Shaker Chest of Drawers (Digital Plan)

This low piece is a twist on the traditional Shaker blanket chest. While its size and appearance are similar to that of a blanket chest and it can fit at the foot of the bed, the drawers make it a more convenient storage place for smaller items like sweaters and clothes.

As with much of Christian Becksvoort's work, this chest is heavily influenced by the Shaker design ethic, with its simple lines, functional design, solid construction, and cherry wood. Half-blind dovetails secure the sides to a subtop, and a sliding dovetail secures the bottom to the sides. A vertical divider gets centered in the top and bottom and dadoed in place. Front and back rails are notched around the vertical divider and dovetailed into place. A sturdy frame-and-panel back ensures that the piece looks beautiful from all directions.

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:
19 3/4' deep by 48' wide by 24' tall

PLAN INCLUDES:

• Scale drawing
• Detailed cutlist
• SketchUp drawing

REQUIREMENTS

Google SketchUp (free download available here).