Amish-Made Mule Chest Dressers - Top Picks

Pictured in traditional oak, this piece exemplifies a simple mule chest dresser with its opaque doors and subtle decorative traces like the splayed legs, arched base, and door paneling. Like many of the dressers sold by Countryside Amish Furniture, it utilizes dovetail joinery techniques for undeniably robust wood connections. Drawers come with full-extension slides to ensure you can make full use of the ample depth. The Bradley Mule Chest measures 70 1/2"W x 23 3/4"D x 81 1/4"H.

Helping to demonstrate the diverse options available for wooden mule chests is this mission-styled piece. While it has many of the same practical features as the above-mentioned dresser, it offers more visual details. No doubt you noticed the glass panels that offer a translucent view of the cabinet’s contents (and the adjustable shelving). Other flourishes include the ebony inlays, beveled top, and side paneling. While this mule chest would work well in a traditionally themed space, we think it is particularly suited for a contemporary bedroom. This Amish-made mule chest’s dimensions are 77"W x 25"D x 77"H.

For a mule chest that looks like it would have been used by Queen Anne, herself, look no further than this exquisite piece. You’ll appreciate practical enhancements, like the soft close undermount slides and adjustable shelving. Yet, what truly makes this mule chest stand out from other dressers is its ornate handles, detailed carved base, and inset panels. To order the Fairmount Heights Mule Chest as it’s pictured, ask for it in cherry with our Sangria finish. Take note, this piece measures 64"W x 20"D x 84"H, making it slightly smaller than some of the mule chests listed.

A far departure from the Fairmount Heights Mule Chest, this design incorporates rough-sawn maple for a modern, rustic aesthetic. You’ll enjoy the wood’s natural grain juxtaposed with the refinement of Amish craftsmanship, reflected in the dovetailed joinery, soft closing drawers, and elegant paneling. Measuring 79"W x 25 1/4"D x 80 1/4"H, it is one of the largest Amish-made mule chests highlighted in this article.

Though similar in size and function to the other dressers on this list, the Milwaukee Sleigh Mule Chest incorporates aesthetic details inspired by French Country decor. Curved wood frames the mule chest and paneling adds visual dimension to the cabinet doors. You can choose the specific wood species and stain but, if you want to replicate the rustic look seen in the photograph, order this mule chest in hickory. It measures 65"W x 21 1/2"D x 78 1/4"H.

Showing old-world charms, the understated yet elegant Kreany Mule Chest will fit in both traditional and contemporary bedrooms. It includes many of the beloved functions of the other solid wood mule chests, such as dovetailed drawers with soft-close slides. However, one unique feature is the sliding cabinet door, adding an element of showmanship. Additionally, you not only get to choose from 10 different hardwoods and dozens of stain options, but you also select from seven different styles of dresser handles. This Amish-made mule chest is 67 1/2"W x 24 1/2"D x 87"H.

Admit it, this particular mule chest dresser caught your eye! It's effortlessly chic with its flush drawers and concealed hinges that create a handsomely smooth face. Look to the sides, and you’ll see pronounced paneling that gives that little something extra. To duplicate this precise look, buy the Alpine Deluxe Mule Chest in brown maple wood with a Spiced Apple stain. This dresser measures 75 1/2"W x 25 3/4"D x 78"H.

Amish craftsmen marry four adjustable shelves with nine dovetailed dresser drawers to create the Hartford Mule Chest. Reminiscent of Shaker style, this simple yet handsome design accommodates a full range of bedroom decor themes (and can be bought as part of a comprehensive furniture set). This mule chest dresser measures 66 1/2"W x 23 1/2"D x 80"H.

Gracefully balancing between simplicity and elegance, the subtle paneling of the wooden doors pairs with decoratively wavy edges. The camouflaged hardware visually streamlines the mule chest, further contributing to its effortless chic. Peer inside the top of this mule chest to find six modifiable shelves. Take advantage of the nine deep drawers below, presented in two different sizes for better organization. All and all, this mule chest delivers what your bedroom needs.

If we could summarize this mule chest in one word, it would be classic. Its beauty is in its details, from the carved feet and top to the sloped decorative paneling and beveling of the dresser drawers. Not only do you get to choose the mule chest’s hardwood and stain, but you also can further make it your own with your selection of hardware (including the option of wooden pulls).

Rounding out our list of mule chest examples is this mission furniture piece. The straight lines, eye-catching hardware, and concealed hinges work together to create a modern look that conveys an innate, sophisticated cool. Better yet, it empowers you to optimally organize your bedroom belongings with its six adjustable shelves and 11 drawers. To order the Harper Mule Chest as photographed, opt for it to be built using oak with a Winter Bark stain. However, with our 11 wood choices, near-endless assortment of stains, and diverse styles of handles, you can transform this mule chest however you’d like!