A cheap oak chest of drawers may seem like a paradox, but there are ways of making sure you can obtain a budget price chest of drawers that is aesthetically superior quality and costly for only a fraction of the price.
One thing that many people may realise when buying furniture made of wood – oak is considered a high quality hard wood alongside materials such as mahogany. This is displayed in its price. You would not expect to pay under £200 for a large oak chest of drawers made from solid wood. However, there are ways of purchasing a set which has the appearance of oak wood, when the material is not solid oak. Usually oak veneer finishes on chests of drawers can have the same aesthetic effect, without breaking your bank balance.
Veneers are made from the skin of the trunk of a tree, or thinly sliced blocks of wood, which are then taken and stuck with glue onto core panels to create the visual effect that the entire piece of furniture is made of a particular type of wood.
You can spend around £200 for a brand new large oak veneer chest of drawers, but for a solid oak chest of drawers, this is rare. Veneer finished furniture also has the added benefit of being able to be moved around easily, which is good for an upstairs bedroom or loft room, for example. Oak veneer chest of drawers with edge banding can also enhance the look and make it appear higher quality or more expensive due to its added attention to detail.
So if you are low on budget, or just wish to enjoy the practicality of having easily transportable furniture which still looks classy and elegant – consider buying a cheap oak chest of drawers by choosing an oak veneer finish. For more oak chest of drawers see our main category or contemporary oak chest of drawers.