Best Dressers
Top dressers ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
IKEA HEMNES 8-Drawer Dresser
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Solid pine construction
- Solid pine construction
- Eight spacious drawers
Cons
- Very heavy at 130 lbs requiring two-person assembly
- Very heavy at 130 lbs requiring two-person assembly
- Pine surface dents easily
Don't buy this if…
- This dresser must be wall-anchored as serious tip-over injuries have occurred with unanchored units.
- This dresser must be wall-anchored as serious tip-over injuries have occurred with unanchored units.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Full-extension metal drawer slides
- Full-extension metal drawer slides
- Contemporary clean design
Cons
- Particle board construction
- Particle board construction
- Assembly is complex with many steps
Don't buy this if…
- Must be anchored to the wall for safety and South Shore includes an anti-tip kit in the box.
- Must be anchored to the wall for safety and South Shore includes an anti-tip kit in the box.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Compact vertical footprint saves floor space
- Compact vertical footprint saves floor space
- CARB-compliant materials
Cons
- Top-heavy and requires wall anchoring
- Top-heavy and requires wall anchoring
- Drawers are narrower due to vertical design
Don't buy this if…
- Tall chest dressers have the highest tip-over risk of any furniture type and must be wall-anchored immediately after assembly.
- Tall chest dressers have the highest tip-over risk of any furniture type and must be wall-anchored immediately after assembly.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- GREENGUARD Gold certified for kids' rooms
- GREENGUARD Gold certified for kids' rooms
- Rounded safety edges
Cons
- Limited color selection
- Limited color selection
- MDF construction is heavy but not solid wood
Don't buy this if…
- While GREENGUARD certified, the dresser may still have a mild off-gassing smell for the first week after unpacking.
- While GREENGUARD certified, the dresser may still have a mild off-gassing smell for the first week after unpacking.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Striking mid-century modern design
- Striking mid-century modern design
- Recessed pulls for clean lines
Cons
- Legs are thinner and feel less sturdy
- Legs are thinner and feel less sturdy
- Drawer depth is shallower at 4 inches
Don't buy this if…
- The 4-inch drawer depth is significantly shallower than traditional dressers and may not accommodate bulky items like sweaters.
- The 4-inch drawer depth is significantly shallower than traditional dressers and may not accommodate bulky items like sweaters.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Authentic rustic farmhouse aesthetic
- Authentic rustic farmhouse aesthetic
- Sturdy pewter-tone hardware
Cons
- Very heavy at 140 lbs
- Very heavy at 140 lbs
- Faux-plank is printed laminate not real wood
Don't buy this if…
- Delivery is curbside only from most retailers and the 140 lb weight requires assistance getting it inside and upstairs.
- Delivery is curbside only from most retailers and the 140 lb weight requires assistance getting it inside and upstairs.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Ultra-affordable storage solution
- Ultra-affordable storage solution
- Lightweight and easy to move
Cons
- Fabric drawers lack rigidity
- Fabric drawers lack rigidity
- Not suitable as permanent furniture
Don't buy this if…
- Fabric drawer dressers are best for temporary use in dorms or rentals and are not built to withstand years of daily use.
- Fabric drawer dressers are best for temporary use in dorms or rentals and are not built to withstand years of daily use.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Solid kiln-dried wood construction
- Solid kiln-dried wood construction
- Self-closing drawers
Cons
- Premium price for a dresser
- Premium price for a dresser
- Long delivery lead times of 4-8 weeks
Don't buy this if…
- Natural wood grain varies significantly between units and the actual color and pattern may differ from product photos.
- Natural wood grain varies significantly between units and the actual color and pattern may differ from product photos.
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