Chest for Fun

Looking for a chest of drawers? House Beautiful's Web site offers a portfolio of nearly two dozen bureaus, from the sublime (Wendell Castle's Miami-ready "Muse") to the ridiculous (Oscar de la Renta's leopard patterned "Bombe"). Ethan Allen's "Modern Glamour Single Chest" (left) is an elegant classic, but I fell hard for Currey & Company's "Beachcomber," which comes encrusted with shells. Want a budget option? storage solutions that combine beauty and function are more likely to be used, so when you're buying a bureau, don't skimp on looks.