Craftsman Dresser
A piece of Craftsman furniture is a perfect example of an object that is greater than the sum of its parts. Simple rectangles of wood, a modest taper here, a gentle arc there, and a handful of squares moving quietly over the surface. These elements alone are respectable enough, but when you braid them together in the dresser you see here, there’s an earthy symphony that the eye never tires of.
This dresser is the latest addition in a suite of Craftsman inspired projects for the bedroom that started with the gentleman’s dresser back in issue 219. Like its predecessor, it’s mostly white oak and maple frame and panels made with tongue and groove joinery. Lots of woodworking fun and challenges here.
In the spirit of generous marketing quotes, “but wait...there’s more!” You have the added bonus of a wall mirror that echoes the design elements of the bed that you see in the inset photo. So if you choose to build it as well, your handsome quartet of furniture will blossom into a quintessential collection of Craftsman furniture.
Building the SIDES & BACK
The solid-wood side panels you see above, along with the back panel
