A rustic oak chest of drawers is a good option for those who want to feel close to nature. The rustic style is composed of the material of the furniture being modified to resemble features found in nature. For example, a rustic oak chest of drawers may have handles which resemble tree branches, or the sides and top of the chest of drawers are not polished for a more rustic effect.
A rustic oak chest of drawers is usually left unpainted, because the grain of the wood will be more prominent t his way. Another feature of a rustic oak chest of drawers is that sometimes the edges or corners are carved to form patterns that may be found in nature, or even just to create heavy texture. This sort of furniture works well in homes which have wooden panels or beams, which tend to be more traditional or archaic houses. Quite often, black handles are used to reflect period features.
Oak is one of the most popular choices for a long-term chest of drawers. Oak will not wear easily with every day use and is one of the strongest types of wood to be used in furniture making. Oak is a hard wood and is durable because of its heavy weight, long-lasting nature and its resistance to rot and water. Oak is not the only option, however. Less durable wood such as pine are good options for those who have a limited budget. As pine scratches and dents more easily than oak, it is very inexpensive. The rustic style however, will be able to camouflage any dents or scratches.
A rustic oak chest of drawers is ideal if you want your furniture to reflect nature and to give you some diversity in your decor. For more oak chest of drawers see our main category or solid oak chest of drawers.