What Dressers Go with Iron Beds

Matching a dresser with a bed can be a fun task, as long as you know what you are doing. There are plenty of combinations to choose from though, which can make it feel daunting. You want to match up the right dressers to your bed to bring out your bedroom’s personality as well as bring together the design you have envisioned for your bedroom.

There are many choices when you have an iron bed in your master bedroom. Based on the type of look you’re going for, there are many different types of dressers that can go with an iron bed. Keep reading to find out more about these styles of dressers and how they can go with iron beds.

Mid-Century Modern Dressers

A modern bedroom features a wooden bed with a black metal frame, flanked by two nightstands with lamps, and a painting on the wall above.

Mid-century modern dressers distinct design sets them apart from other dressers. With clean lines and a natural look, these dressers are stylized yet still functional, like an art piece you can place your clothes in.

The drawer pulls are usually sleek and simple in this design. Some mid-century dressers don’t come with any drawer pulls since the pulls are made as part of the drawer. Four legs at the bottom of the dresser often raise it above the floor.

Organic Modern Dressers

A contemporary bedroom features a bed with a metal frame, blue bedding, a rustic wooden dresser, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and a cowhide rug on the floor.

Organic modern dressers have a natural look to them, usually with wood or faux wood details. Some come with four legs while others just sit on the floor without legs. Some come with drawer pulls for easy opening and closing. Others have built-in pulls that blend in with the rest of the organic dresser.

Match your iron bed with a dresser in the same color, or find a dresser where the detailed parts are the same color as the iron bed.

Rustic Dressers

A black and white wicker storage chest with decor on top, in front of a white brick wall, next to an iron bed.

Rustic dressers are another great choice to match with iron beds. These dressers are simple but stylish and very functional. There is also plenty of space to add decor or other items to the top of these dressers.

White, finished and unfinished wood, and darker colors such as slate and black are commonly seen on rustic dressers.

Contemporary Dressers

A cozy bedroom features a black iron bed with beige and brown bedding, flanked by a mirrored nightstand and a decorative lamp, with a patterned artwork hanging on the wall above.

Contemporary Dressers have a modern yet nostalgic look to them. Sleek lines and a simple design give a minimalist and functional look. Neutral colors such as brown, white, black, and gray make these dressers the perfect companion to an iron bed.

If you want a contrasting look, go with a contemporary dresser in dark or light stained wood. Some contemporary dressers have built-in shelves so that you can add your own personal touch to the dresser while still having a matching piece to your iron bed.

Industrial Dressers

A bedroom features a black iron bed with neutral bedding next to a metal nightstand, an industrial chandelier hanging above, and wall art on the wall.

Industrial dressers have a harsh look. Many industrial dressers are finished in darker colors or have dark colored accents, which make them the perfect match for iron beds. Distressed wood is a popular choice of material for industrial dressers.

You can match up your iron bed with details such as the drawer pulls. You can also mixed and match light and dark colors while keeping the look consistent.

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