Solid wood & iron · Manufacturer-exporter
Industrial Chests of Drawers — Solid Wood & Reclaimed-Wood Dressers on Iron Frames
Honest, heavy, repairable storage: solid sheesham, mango, acacia and genuine reclaimed wood bolted to powder-coated wrought-iron frames. Built for importers, hospitality fit-outs and private-label brands who want the industrial look with export-grade compliance behind it.
Flat-pack or assembled · ODM & OEM · trial order to repeat containers · 30–45 day lead time.
FSCVrikshEUDR-readyCARB / TSCAISPM-15
What an industrial chest of drawers is
An industrial chest of drawers marries a solid-wood drawer bank to an exposed metal frame — the furniture language of old factories, workshops and mercantile warehouses. The appeal is deliberate honesty: visible bolts and angle iron, chunky timber fronts, utilitarian metal pulls or cup handles, and finishes that celebrate grain, saw marks and patina rather than hiding them. It reads equally at home in a loft bedroom, a boutique-hotel room, a café back bar or a retail display.
We build this category the way it should be built — as real furniture, not a photograph of it. Drawer fronts, tops and carcasses are solid hardwood, not printed particleboard, so the piece has the weight, the repairability and the service life the style promises. The metal is genuine wrought or tubular iron, welded and powder-coated, carrying the drawer bank rather than decorating a panel box.
Woods we use, and why they suit the industrial look
The industrial aesthetic lives or dies on the timber. Each wood we offer brings a different grain, weight and price position — we help you match wood to market during quoting.
Sheesham (Indian rosewood)
Dense, hard and strikingly figured, with deep brown-to-golden grain. The premium choice: it takes a wax or matte lacquer beautifully and stands up to heavy daily use. Our handling of Dalbergia sissoo is CITES-compliant.
Reclaimed / old wood
Salvaged timber with authentic nail holes, colour variation and weathering — the most sought-after face for a true industrial dresser, and a genuinely deforestation-free, sustainability story for your buyers.
Mango
Fast-growing, open-grained and cost-advantaged, mango carries distressed, two-tone and black-wash finishes well. A strong value tier for online sellers and volume retail.
Acacia
Hard-wearing with bold, swirling grain and warm tones. A durable mid-tier that holds up to contract and hospitality use while keeping landed cost competitive.
All timber is covered by FSC chain-of-custody and Vriksh (EPCH Indian Timber Legality) documentation. Compare the full range on our solid-wood materials guide.
Frames, finishes and hardware
The metalwork is where the industrial character is set. We fabricate and powder-coat frames in-house and in our vetted metal cluster, then match the finish to your market.
- Iron frames: tubular, square-section or angle iron — pipe-and-flange, trestle, A-frame or caged styles. Welds dressed, then powder-coated matte black, gunmetal, raw-steel-effect or antiqued; waxed raw iron available where a rustic patina is wanted.
- Wood finishes: natural wax and oil, matte or satin lacquer, distressed and antiqued, black-wash, two-tone, and whitewash. All finishing uses CARB / TSCA Title VI formaldehyde-compliant products.
- Hardware: industrial cup pulls, bar handles, bin pulls, label-holder card frames and cast-iron knobs in black, brass, copper or brushed nickel — branded or custom hardware on OEM runs.
- Drawer build: solid-wood drawer boxes on metal or timber runners; soft-close slides on request. Backs and bases are solid or solid-edged — never loose ply panels.
Specifications at a glance
Indicative build, sizing and terms for industrial chests of drawers. Every line is made-to-order and configurable — confirmed on your quote.
| Product | Industrial chest of drawers / dresser (solid wood + iron frame) |
|---|---|
| Primary woods | Sheesham, mango, acacia, reclaimed/old wood (teak, rosewood on request) |
| Frame | Wrought / tubular iron, welded, powder-coated or waxed |
| Construction | Solid-wood drawers, carcass and tops; no particleboard or printed foil |
| Drawer counts | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-drawer and multi-bank/apothecary layouts |
| Typical sizes | Compact ~ 45–60 cm W · standard 75–90 cm W · wide/lowboy 100–120 cm W; custom dimensions available |
| Finishes | Natural, wax/oil, matte/satin lacquer, distressed, black-wash, two-tone; CARB / TSCA compliant |
| Shipping form | Flat-pack / knockdown (RTA) or assembled |
| MOQ | Trial/sample via LCL; from 1× 20ft FCL for best pricing (mixed categories supported) |
| Lead time | 30–45 days typical; urgent at premium |
| Incoterms / ports | FOB / CIF ex Mundra or Nhava Sheva, India |
| Customisation | ODM & OEM — bespoke size, finish, hardware, branding; CNC machining |
| Packaging | Export-grade, ISPM-15; retail-ready / Amazon-FBA-ready / branded on request |
Who these are built for
Importers & distributors
Container-volume programs with mixed drawer counts and finishes, consolidated into one compliant FCL alongside sideboards and nightstands.
Online sellers & dropship
Flat-pack, retail-ready and FBA-ready packaging for Wayfair, Amazon and Etsy listings — low breakage, high pack density.
Hospitality & contract
Robust industrial dressers for hotel rooms, resorts, cafés and bars, built to project specs with QC-governed repeat runs.
Interior designers & architects
Bespoke sizes, bespoke iron frames and matched finishes to realise a specific scheme — ODM base or full custom.
Private-label & OEM brands
Your dimensions, your hardware, your packaging. We are the maker behind the look, with CNC repeatability across seasons.
Independent & chain retailers
A tiered wood offer — mango for value, acacia mid, sheesham and reclaimed at the top — to cover every price point in one supplier.
Care & service life
Industrial chests are made to be lived with and kept, not replaced. Dust the wood with a dry or barely-damp cloth and refresh wax or oil finishes once or twice a year; avoid soaking and harsh solvents. Wipe the iron frame dry and address any surface mark with a touch of paste wax or matching paint — because frames are powder-coated, this is rare. Keep pieces out of prolonged direct sun and off radiators to limit movement in the solid timber. Being solid wood on bolted metal, these dressers are fully repairable: drawers can be re-waxed, handles swapped, and frames re-coated, extending service life for years.
Why source your industrial chests from Jodhpur Handicraft
We are a manufacturer-exporter in Jodhpur, Rajasthan — the global hub for solid-wood and iron furniture — with our own factory plus a vetted multi-cluster network, so we scale from a trial order to large repeat container volumes under managed QC. The industrial category is core to Jodhpur's craft, and we pair that credibility with the compliance most rivals can't put on paper.
- Compliance-proven: FSC chain-of-custody, Vriksh, EUDR due-diligence & geolocation ready, US Lacey Act support, UKTR, CARB / TSCA finishes, SEDEX / SMETA ethical audit, ISO quality management and SGS third-party inspection. Certificate details go to serious buyers directly.
- Single-source breadth: fill one container with industrial chests plus the matching solid-wood furniture range — beds, sideboards, dining, shelving and metalware.
- Flat-pack economics: knockdown builds cut freight and breakage and lift units-per-container.
- ODM + OEM + CNC: ready designs or full private-label, with precise repeatable machining.
- Factory visit available on prior intimation to inspect build and finish first-hand.
Frequently asked questions
What wood are your industrial chests of drawers made from?
Solid hardwood on an iron frame: sheesham (Indian rosewood), mango, acacia, and genuine reclaimed/old wood. Fronts, tops and carcasses are solid timber — never veneered particleboard — so the grain, weight and repairability match the industrial look. Tubular or angle-iron frames and runners are powder-coated or waxed to resist rust in transit.
Can I order industrial chests of drawers flat-packed to save on freight?
Yes. Most of our industrial dressers ship knockdown (flat-pack / RTA): the iron frame bolts to a solid-wood drawer bank, so you fit far more units per container and cut breakage. Assembled builds are available where a project needs them. We advise the densest safe configuration per model during quoting.
What is the minimum order for industrial chests of drawers?
A trial or sample order can ship LCL. For best competitive pricing, the minimum is one 20ft FCL, and you can mix industrial chests with sideboards, nightstands, shelving and other categories in the same compliant container.
Are the finishes compliant for the US and EU markets?
Yes. We use CARB / TSCA Title VI formaldehyde-compliant finishes, timber is covered by FSC chain-of-custody and Vriksh, and we provide EUDR due-diligence and geolocation data plus US Lacey Act declaration support. Export packaging is ISPM-15 heat-treated.
How long does production take and where do you ship from?
Typical lead time is 30–45 days, with urgent orders available at a premium. We ship FOB or CIF from Mundra or Nhava Sheva in India; flat-pack construction maximises container density on the sailing.
Can you make industrial chests to our own dimensions, finish or brand?
Yes. We work ODM (our ready designs) and OEM (full custom and private-label): bespoke sizes, drawer counts, iron-frame styles, metal and wood finishes, branded hardware, and retail-ready or Amazon-FBA-ready packaging, with CNC machining for precise repeatable runs.
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