A gloss chest of drawers is perhaps better known to be in accordance with the contemporary style of chest of drawers. However, there are some antique style chests of drawers which also feature a gloss finish. The reason why gloss finishes work very well with contemporary furniture is that contemporary styles tend to go for a “perfected” finish, rather than a rustic finish which reflects the textures found in nature.
The gloss finish will illuminate any colour that the product is painted. This means it works very well with strong, solid colours. In a contemporary kitchen, a chest of drawers for cutlery and cooking equipment may be a solid white, and the gloss finish will enhance the colour for a pristine effect. Meanwhile, in an office, a black chest of drawers may be glossed which will display a very clean-cut and professional style.
For less contemporary styles, some chests of drawers have an antique ‘boudoir’ look, but a gloss finish works well with these because it creates a finish that demonstrates its class and elegance. Many people choose to buy a gloss finish for their gloss chest of drawers because of the way it blends in more easily with the floor of the room it is to be placed in. A gloss chest of drawers will work well with a smooth wooden floor rather than carpets, although it still works well with neutral tone carpets that are not too textured.
A gloss chest of drawers not only shows that you value a clean-cut and polished look to your furniture and home, but it is also very practical. With usually sanded and polished edges, there are no rough splinters to catch on your clothing or skin, whereas a style such as a rustic finish may leave much of the wood unpainted with no gloss for a natural effect. For more chest of drawers see our main category.