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The Bel Aire Gentleman’s Chest combines bold craftsmanship with versatile storage and signature detailing. Designed with substantial proportions and balanced lines, this piece offers both drawer storage and enclosed cabinet space for a refined and functional bedroom solution.

Crafted from solid hardwood, the Bel Aire Gentleman’s Chest features the collection’s distinctive inlay detail across the bottom of the chest, adding depth and visual character. Behind the doors, adjustable shelves provide flexible storage options, while spacious dovetailed drawers ensure strength and durability.

Full-extension soft-close drawer slides deliver smooth, quiet operation, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern convenience.

Features:

• Solid hardwood construction
• Signature inlay detail across the base
• Combination drawer and cabinet storage
• Adjustable shelves behind the doors
• Dovetailed drawers for enhanced strength
• Full-extension soft-close drawer slides

Dimensions:
38 ¼"W × 23 ¼"D × 58 ⅜"H

Shown With:
Wood: Quarter Sawn White Oak

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Bel Aire Gentleman's Chest

$1,957.20
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Wood Species Guide

Red Oak

  • Grain: Bold cathedral arches with textured grain that helps mask everyday wear.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 1290; very sturdy with a grain that hides dents.
  • Color: Works well from natural golden to deep tones (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).
  • Style: Perfect for traditional designs.

Brown Maple

  • Grain: Smooth, subtle grain with natural brown mineral streaks. Dark stains create a more uniform appearance.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 950; similar to Cherry. Strong, though it benefits from some care.
  • Color: Best in medium-to-dark finishes (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).
  • Style: Great for Shaker and contemporary designs; also a good Cherry alternative.

Cherry / Rustic Cherry / Sap Cherry

  • Differences: Rustic Cherry has more natural knots and burls; Sap Cherry mixes lighter sapwood with darker heartwood.
  • Grain: Rich and flowing with timeless beauty.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 950; durable but softer than Oak or QSWO.
  • Color: Beautiful in both natural and dark finishes (Asbury, Earthtone).
  • Style: Works across Victorian, Shaker, modern, and traditional looks.

Quarter Sawn White Oak (QSWO) / Rustic QSWO

  • Differences: Rustic allows more knots and natural character; standard QSWO is cleaner.
  • Grain: Tight grain with unique “tiger stripe” flakes from quarter-sawn milling.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 1335; extremely strong and long-lasting.
  • Color: Popular in warm browns and reds (Seely, Michael’s, Lite Asbury, Asbury).
  • Style: Signature for Mission style; also excellent in Shaker and traditional.

Hickory

  • Grain: Strong, bold grain with rustic character. Rustic Hickory shows more knots and variation.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 1820; one of the hardest American hardwoods. Very heavy and long-lasting.
  • Color: Striking natural finish; also stains beautifully. (Natural, Seely, Michael’s, Asbury, Earthtone).
  • Style: Perfect for rustic or lodge-inspired furniture but versatile with the right finish.

Hard Maple

  • Grain: Smooth, refined, and uniform with a clean appearance.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 1450; very dense and durable.
  • Color: Accepts a wide range of finishes, ideal for consistent lighter tones (Natural, Seashell, Asbury, Almond).
  • Style: Great for modern, minimal, and Shaker designs.

Walnut

  • Grain: Distinct, elegant, flowing grain with rich depth and color.
  • Durability: Janka hardness 1010; harder than Cherry or Maple, but needs more care than Oak.
  • Color: Natural walnut tones are warm and unique (Natural, Bel Air, Michael’s Cherry, Earthtone).
  • Style: Stunning in both contemporary and classic furniture.




Bel Aire Gentleman's Chest

Bel Aire Gentleman's Chest

$1,957.20

Built on Craft, Trust, and American Hands

Amish First Furniture is a family-owned, U.S.-based company working directly with over 40 American furniture builders, all of them Amish craftsmen. Every piece we offer is built to order using solid hardwoods, time-tested joinery, and traditional methods.
We operate online and by appointment to keep overhead low and craftsmanship high—allowing us to focus on quality, customization, and honest service from start to finish.