The design, material and amount of space of a chest of drawers can vary from one to another, mainly depending on the type of use it is to be put to. Among these types of chests of drawers, office and home chests of drawers stand out. The latter are divided into chests of drawers and bureaus, and are usually of higher quality.
Chests of drawers: The largest. They usually have more elaborate designs, more drawers and higher quality materials and workmanship. They come in both vertical and horizontal configurations. Horizontal chests are usually around 1.5 metres long. Vertical chests are usually about 1 metre long and are taller, so they take up less space.
Bureaus: The standard size is approximately .5 x .5 x .5 metres. Because of their small size, they usually include no more than two drawers. They are often placed at the sides of beds, giving the user the opportunity to easily reach inside the drawers, as well as to pick up any objects on the surface while lying down.
Office pedestals: These are usually taller than a bureau, and include approximately 4 drawers. They can come as a stand-alone piece of furniture or as part of a desk. They are usually made of MDF and covered with veneer to reduce their cost. They often include locks to secure and protect the contents inside.