Thuma is best known for its easy-to-assemble bedroom furniture, gaining fame with its popular tool-free Thuma bed frame. So when the brand debuted a modular, customizable dresser last year, I immediately wondered if this could be the hassle-free system that would fix my bedroom storage woes.
Over the years, I've struggled to find a good storage organization setup for my bedroom. Between not having enough storage or liking how something looked, I cycled through different systems until I got Thuma's The Dresser last March. It has a sleek, minimalist, and modular design that can be configured in many ways, and I've made the most of every piece. The best part is that even if my space or storage needs change, I can rearrange or add on to The Dresser to match it.
Thuma's The Dresser is a minimalist and modular dresser that you can easily assemble to your needs and space. Made from sleek and solid upcycled wood, it will last for years to come.
What we like
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Setting up the Thuma Dresser
Each pre-assembled drawer of The Dresser arrives in its own box and weighs about 52 pounds — the top drawers even heavier, at up to 65 pounds, to support the top tray and extra hardware. Since I ordered the 4x2 configuration, eight large, heavy boxes showed up at my door. Pro tip: Recruit a helper if you need to carry them inside, especially if you live in a walk-up.
Unboxing actually took far longer than assembly. Aside from a few plastic sleeves, everything was packed in cardboard — and lots of it. Even with an electric box cutter, it took me a few days (and plenty of breaks) to break everything down for recycling.
Once the drawers were free from their boxes, setup was a breeze. You simply stack each one, secure them together with a hand-tightening screw in the back, and finish with the top tray. I used three drawers as a nightstand and tucked the other five into my closet for clothing storage. The Dresser also comes with attachable legs, but I skipped those for now and stored them in case I want to add them later.
Aside from the time spent breaking down boxes, setup took about 15 to 20 minutes. I didn't install the included anti-tip kit, so expect the process to take a bit longer if you do.
Our review of Thuma The Dresser
The design and material quality is top-notch
Thuma's The Dresser is, hands-down, the nicest piece of furniture I own, from its feel and design to its overall quality. I love the minimalist look because it's versatile enough that if I wanted to change the color of my walls or play around with different pieces of decor, I know it'd still look amazing in the space.
There are also features in the design that look good and feel thoughtful and intentional. There's a slight curve on the top trays that matches the drawers, which are soft-close and super quiet. The drawers are on the heavier side, but there are openings on the inside of each drawer to handle them more easily while stacking them.
As much as I love Ikea and Wayfair, the quality of The Dresser is unmatched. It feels extra sturdy and durable, as it's made from solid wood, and I can tell that it's a high-quality piece that I'll be able to use for years to come.
The modular, stackable system is clutch for anyone who moves a lot or might want to rearrange furniture in the future.
What excited me the most about The Dresser was that it's a modular system that you can rearrange, add, or remove drawers from as your needs or space changes. Essentially, it's furniture for the long haul. You can stack each drawer up to five drawers high, expand it with extra drawers, or combine it with The Cubby, Thuma's open-shelf storage system that starts at $500, making the storage options endless.
I've maximized The Dresser's modular design by configuring The Dresser into a three-drawer nightstand and five-drawer dresser in my closet, and I finally feel like I have enough storage in my bedroom. I love my current setup of The Dresser, but I also love that I can switch things up if I move to a larger space or use it in another part of my home. I already have ideas about potentially using at least one of the drawers as underbed storage. The drawers would likely fit under beds with 10 inches of clearance.
The storage capacity entirely depends on how many pieces you get.
Each drawer is about 5 inches tall and 15 inches deep, so they're not incredibly spacious, but they're enough to fit my storage needs. I have more space in The Dresser than any nightstand I've ever had.
The Dresser in my closet has made the most difference when organizing my clothes. It's truly been a journey trying to find a good closet storage system — I had tried everything from wire cubes to hanging storage to make the most of my closet space. But with The Dresser, I can hang longer clothes to the sides of the drawers and shorter pieces, like T-shirts or tank tops, above them.
In one drawer, I can fit around 24 to 30 T-shirts. In another, I can fit 10 to 14 rolled shorts and about 14 pairs of leggings. Since I have many bulkier items, like sweatpants and sweatshirts, I stack them on a shelf with dividers rather than inside The Dresser. But if you plan on storing your sweatpants there, you can likely fit around six pairs (or more, depending on thickness), with a few inches to spare for rolled or smaller pieces of clothing.
The brand also has a sustainability commitment that makes me feel a little better about not buying secondhand.
Thuma's dresser is crafted from 100% repurposed solid wood that looks beautiful and feels durable. It's also Greenguard Gold Certified, meaning it has undergone thorough testing and is certified to have low chemical emissions. It's not as good as buying something antique or secondhand, but it does set a better standard than places like Wayfair when it comes to buying new furniture.
Cons to consider
The two potential setbacks of The Dresser are the price and the packaging. It can cost anywhere between $1,155 and $3,465, depending on which configuration you choose. With the quality, design, and versatility, I think it's worth the investment, but realistically, it's not the most budget-friendly dresser.
Now, for the packaging. I appreciate the commitment to using more eco-friendly options. However, breaking down the cardboard took me days, and recycling took weeks. If you have limited space, keep the packaging aftermath in mind, as the bigger the configuration you get, the more cardboard you'll have to recycle.
The bottom line
If you like minimalist design and versatile storage, I highly recommend getting Thuma's The Dresser. After living with it for the last year and a half, this modular design is built to last and is a special piece that upgrades everyday living. It's on the pricier side, but it's backed up by high-quality materials and a modular system that you can easily add to or rearrange as your needs and space change.
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