A large chest of drawers is the right choice when drawer storage is a genuine priority — when a standard 3 or 4-drawer chest isn't covering the clothing volume it needs to, when two adults are sharing a single piece, or when the bedroom has the wall space to accommodate a more generous configuration that resolves the storage problem properly rather than partially. At Airedale Living, our large chest of drawers collection spans wide 4-drawer configurations through to extra-large 6-drawer designs at 100cm and 120cm widths, in a range of finishes across oak, white, grey, and black. Browse the full collection above and use the filters to find the right width, drawer count, and finish for your bedroom. Free UK delivery is included on every order.

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Sydney 6 Drawer Wide Chest - Black Ash

£164.00

Sydney 6 Drawer Wide Chest

£164.00

Sia 6 Drawer Chest

£260.99

Richmond 6 Drawer Wide Chest

£503.99

Radley 6 Drawer Chest - Anthracite

£319.00

Padstow 6 Drawer Chest - Oak

£287.50

Padstow 6 Drawer Chest - Black

£287.99

Murano 6 Drawer Chest - Matt White

£373.99

Memphis Limed Oak 6 Drawer Wide Chest

£523.00

Manhattan 6 Drawer Wide Chest - White

£358.00

Maine 6 Drawer Wide Chest - Surf White

£427.00

Maine 6 Drawer Wide Chest - Dove Grey

£427.00

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Large Chest of Drawers: Choosing the Right Width and Configuration

A large chest of drawers purchase is determined primarily by two things: the available wall width and the storage need it needs to meet. Getting both clear before browsing saves time and ensures the piece actually solves the problem it's bought to address.

Available wall width. Measure the available wall space where the chest will stand, subtract 5–10cm for fitting clearance on each side, and that gives your maximum chest width. Large chest of drawers configurations typically run from 90cm to 120cm wide — allowing for fitting clearance, you need a wall space of at least 100cm for a 90cm chest, and at least 130cm for a 120cm chest. Note that a large chest of drawers also requires at least 50–60cm of clear floor space in front for drawers to open fully — measure this depth before ordering.

Who a large chest of drawers genuinely suits. Two adults sharing a single chest of drawers — the most common use case for a large configuration. Four to six wide drawers covering two people's full folded clothing needs in a single piece is considerably more practical than two smaller chests competing for limited wall space. A single adult with a high clothing volume whose standard chest consistently overflows. A bedroom where the chest of drawers is the primary storage piece alongside a hanging-only wardrobe with no integrated drawer section.

Wide vs tall for maximum storage. A wide large chest of drawers and a tall chest of drawers can provide similar total drawer volume — but they suit different rooms. A wide chest suits rooms with generous wall width and where the lower profile and accessible top surface are priorities. A tall chest suits rooms where wall width is limited but height can be used. In a master bedroom with adequate wall space, a wide large chest at 100–120cm almost always provides more comfortable per-drawer access and a more usable top surface than a tall narrow chest of equivalent total drawer count.

Large Chest of Drawers by Width: What Each Size Provides

90cm wide chest of drawers. The entry point into the large chest category — wide enough to provide meaningfully more storage than a standard 70–80cm chest while remaining proportionate to most primary bedroom wall spaces. A 90cm 4-drawer chest provides four drawers of approximately 75–80cm internal width each — considerably more usable width per drawer than a standard chest, which suits bulkier folded items (knitwear, jeans, large t-shirts) that a narrower drawer compresses awkwardly. For a double bed primary bedroom, a 90cm chest of drawers alongside a double wardrobe is proportionate to the room scale and covers most single-adult or couple's combined folded storage needs.

100cm wide chest of drawers. A genuinely generous configuration — 100cm of drawer width provides internal drawer dimensions that approach the comfort of a built-in drawer, with ample space for folded clothing in any category without compression. A 100cm 4 or 5-drawer chest suits a master bedroom shared by two adults where both people's full folded clothing volumes need to be accommodated in a single piece. The top surface at 100cm is also more useful than on narrower chests — a lamp, a mirror, and a small tray of daily-use items fit comfortably alongside each other without the surface feeling crowded.

120cm wide chest of drawers. The widest standard chest of drawers configuration — at 120cm, this is the most storage-generous freestanding chest available and is sometimes described as an "extra wide" or "double chest of drawers" in product listings. A 120cm chest provides internal drawers of approximately 100–105cm usable width — enough for two complete folded wardrobes organised side by side within a single drawer. This configuration suits master bedrooms of 3.5m+ in width where a king size bed and full wardrobe arrangement leaves adequate wall space for a very wide chest, and households where maximum drawer storage in a single piece is the clear priority.

Double chest of drawers. The term "double chest of drawers" describes two things in UK furniture retail. Most commonly, it refers to a single large chest of drawers — 90–120cm wide — described as "double" in the same way a double bed is wider than a single. Less commonly, it describes two identical matching chests placed side by side — a coordinated pairing that creates a wide storage arrangement from two separate pieces. Two matching chests side by side provide more flexibility (they can be separated if the room changes) and sometimes more total storage than a single large chest of the same combined width.

Long chest of drawers. A long or wide, low-profile configuration — typically 90–120cm wide but with fewer drawers (3 or 4) at a lower overall height than a standard configuration. The "long" appearance comes from the horizontal orientation — the chest is wider than it is tall, which suits rooms where a lower-profile furniture piece is preferred. A long low chest of drawers provides a generous top surface that suits a mirror above, a TV, or a lamp arrangement, alongside practical drawer storage.

Large Chest of Drawers Dimensions: Planning Guide

External dimensions to plan around. Large chests of drawers typically measure 90–120cm wide × 45–55cm deep × 75–110cm tall. Always check exact dimensions on individual product pages — "large" is a relative description and dimensions vary significantly across models.

Internal drawer dimensions. The most practically useful specification — and the one most rarely listed prominently. In a 100cm wide chest, individual drawers are typically 80–88cm of usable internal width (after deducting frame sides and runner mechanism space) × 35–45cm deep × 15–22cm internal height. This is the space your clothing actually occupies. A drawer of 88cm wide × 40cm deep × 18cm height accommodates approximately 8–12 folded t-shirts, or 6–8 pairs of folded jeans, or a complete set of underwear and socks with room to spare.

Top surface utility. A large chest at 100–120cm wide provides a generous top surface — typically 90–110cm of usable surface width. This is one of the most useful surfaces in a bedroom: a lamp, a mirror, a small tray of daily items, and seasonal decorative objects all fit comfortably. Position the chest on a wall with adequate overhead clearance — a window sill directly above the chest reduces the available surface display height.

Pairing with a dressing table. A large chest of drawers alongside a dressing table on an adjacent wall creates a comprehensive bedroom functional surface arrangement — drawer storage on the chest, getting-ready surface on the dressing table, and the wardrobe providing hanging storage. In a master bedroom where the wall space accommodates all three, this is one of the most thoroughly considered bedroom furniture arrangements available.

Finish coordination. A large chest of drawers at 100–120cm occupies significant visual real estate in a bedroom — its finish has a correspondingly larger impact on the room's overall appearance. See the white chest of drawers collection for light-reflective options, or the oak chest of drawers collection for natural warm-toned finishes.

Completing the Master Bedroom Storage

A large chest of drawers is most effective in a bedroom planned around what it provides. If the chest covers all folded clothing storage for two adults, the wardrobe can focus exclusively on hanging storage without needing a drawer section — which often means a standard two-door wardrobe with a full-height rail on both sides rather than a combination wardrobe with reduced hanging in favour of integrated drawers. This leaves the bedroom's total hanging capacity maximised while the large chest handles all drawer storage.

Bedside tables on each side of the bed provide nightly-use surface and small drawer storage. A dressing table provides a dedicated getting-ready surface. A mirror above the large chest — either wall-mounted or leaning — makes the most of the generous top surface width and adds depth and light to the bedroom.

Browse the full chest of drawers collection to compare large configurations alongside tall and narrow options. See the tall chest of drawers collection if height rather than width is the more practical storage approach for your room. The complete bedroom furniture collection covers all categories for full room planning. Every Airedale Living large chest of drawers comes with free UK delivery and arrives ready for self-assembly with all fixings and instructions included.

Browse the full large chest of drawers collection above — and find the width that finally gives your bedroom the storage it needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Large chests of drawers typically measure 90–120cm wide × 45–55cm deep × 75–110cm tall — though "large" is a relative term and exact dimensions vary significantly between models. Always check the specific external dimensions on the individual product page rather than relying on the size descriptor alone. For practical planning: allow 5–10cm of fitting clearance on each side of the chest, and at least 50–60cm of clear floor space in front for drawers to open fully. The most common large chest widths searched by buyers are 100cm and 120cm — both are available in the Airedale Living range.

"Double chest of drawers" most commonly refers to a single wide chest — typically 90–120cm wide — described as "double" to indicate its larger-than-standard width, in the same way a double bed is wider than a single. Less commonly, the term describes two identical matching chests placed side by side — creating a wide storage arrangement from two separate pieces. A single large chest of 120cm provides the most coherent visual result and is easier to position; two matching chests side by side offer more flexibility if the room arrangement changes. Both interpretations are valid — check whether the product listing describes one piece or a set before purchasing.

Large chests of drawers typically have 4 to 6 drawers — the exact count depends on the width and height of the configuration. A wide, lower-profile chest at 100cm wide may have 4 generous drawers; a tall wide chest at the same width may have 5 or 6. For large chests with deep drawers specifically — internal drawer height of 20cm or above — check individual product pages for the internal drawer dimensions, as "deep drawers" is not a standardised specification and depth varies considerably between models. Deeper drawers suit bulkier folded items like knitwear, jeans, and heavy clothing that shallower drawers compress awkwardly.

Standard chest of drawers dimensions vary by configuration type. A standard 4-drawer chest is typically 70–80cm wide × 45–50cm deep × 80–90cm tall. A large or wide chest is typically 90–120cm wide × 45–55cm deep × 80–110cm tall. A tall chest or tallboy is typically 50–70cm wide × 45–50cm deep × 100–140cm tall. A narrow or slim chest is typically 40–60cm wide × 30–40cm deep × 75–110cm tall. Always check exact dimensions on individual product pages — these are representative ranges and specific models vary. Internal drawer dimensions (width, depth, and height) are the most practically useful measurements and are listed on individual product pages.

Yes for most master bedrooms shared by two adults, a large chest of drawers at 100–120cm wide is one of the most genuinely practical bedroom furniture investments available. A standard 70–80cm chest shared between two adults consistently overflows, creates daily friction, and results in clothing stored on chairs, floors, and surfaces rather than in drawers. A 100–120cm chest provides sufficient drawer capacity for two people's complete folded clothing volumes in a single piece — resolving the storage problem permanently rather than partially. The wall space required (100–130cm with fitting clearance) is significant but manageable in most king size bed primary bedrooms where the wardrobe and chest are on separate walls.