3 Of The Best-Selling Dressers At West Elm

West Elm has been in business since 2002, but in recent years, this eco-friendly retailer has surged in popularity. As sustainability, avoiding fast furniture, and ethical practices become more common concerns among consumers, West Elm has built a reputation for being a source for high-quality, climate-friendly pieces that are built to last. Their primary focus is creating green, but still stylish, modern furniture and décor that you're proud to display (via West Elm).

With that being said, however, West Elm's designs are significantly pricier than other, lower quality alternatives. Their furniture is an investment that will hopefully last for decades, so it's important to guarantee you're getting a good deal before dropping upward of $1,000 on an item. That's why we're here. We're going to deep-dive into the construction, materials, and aesthetics of some of West Elm's best-selling dressers to determine if the major price tag is worth it, or if you're better off searching for another source of sustainable furniture.

This Mid-Century 8-Drawer Dresser is a simple, classic design that's sure to stand the test of time. It's made of a mix of solid and engineered wood and comes in two color options — acorn, a rich, light brown kiln-dried solid eucalyptus wood frame and base with acacia wood veneer; or pebble, a light gray finish that's made of the same base with ash wood veneer.

This dresser measures 58 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and a little over 43 inches tall, and it has eight full-sized drawers on solid wood glides, meaning it's ready to hold quite a bit of clothing. It typically sells for $1,699, but has, at times, dropped to $1,499. If you're looking for something that will last and avoid fading in and out with trends, this is a solid, classic piece that mixes style with functionality, though you could likely find a solid wood piece secondhand for less money.

If you're looking to maximize the amount of floor space you have in your room, a vertical option like this Parker 5-Drawer Dresser is a good choice. This piece has the same solid wood frame and veneered drawers as the Mid-Century dresser, but it comes in three different colors — washed oak, a pale wood tone; cool walnut, a darker brown wood; and black, a slightly textured black wood.

This dresser, despite its smaller size, is slightly more expensive than the Mid-Century dresser and comes in at $1,879, likely due to the slab of white and gray solid marble on top. This is a practical addition if you plan to use this dresser as a nightstand or want to display flowers because it's water-resistant and less prone to dents than wood. Its sleek and contractor-grade design make it a classic, durable choice that is likely to last much longer than other lower-priced brands.

This Wood Tiled 5-Drawer Dresser is the least expensive of West Elm's best-selling dressers, with a clearance price of $1,079, likely because of its more trendy design. While the drawer fronts might look like classic ceramic tile, they're actually small wooden tiles, hand-laid to create a ceramic look. The rest of the frame is wood with a white lacquer finish, a break in West Elm's typical choice to display the wood's natural texture with a stain. In another slight shift from the norm, West Elm has also opted for metal feet instead of the usual wood, giving this piece a more industrial look.

This dresser, though slightly less expensive, is still a major investment piece. Unless it is exactly what you're looking for, it's a good idea to skip in favor of something more low-profile that you won't want to replace as trends change. While it is well-built, it's important to consider if you'll still enjoy the design for a piece's entire lifespan.