Chifforobes
A chifforobe does the work of two pieces of nursery furniture in one footprint: hanging space on one side for tiny coats and christening outfits, drawers on the other for swaddles, sleepers, and the small mountain of muslin you didn't know you needed. For small-square-footage nurseries in city apartments, that consolidation is the whole point.
Nursery chifforobes built for real storage
Our chifforobes pair full-length hanging rods with deep drawers, so a single piece holds wardrobe, linens, and the overflow that usually ends up on the changing table. Solid hardwood construction, soft-close drawer glides, and finishes designed to coordinate with our cribs mean the piece reads as built-in rather than bolted-on. Most styles ship with adjustable interior shelving, so the layout grows with your child from layette through toddler clothes.
Who this collection is for
Parents designing a nursery in a one-bedroom, a converted office, or a shared room where a separate dresser and wardrobe simply won't fit. Also for families who want one anchor piece in solid wood instead of three flat-pack purchases that won't last past the toddler years. If you're building the room around a single hero furniture piece, a chifforobe is usually it.
Styling and pairing
- Match the finish. Specify the same wood tone across crib, chifforobe, and glider for a cohesive look; ivory and natural oak are the most forgiving across paint palettes.
- Layer storage. A chifforobe handles hanging and folded clothes; add a separate changer or topper for diapering supplies so the wardrobe stays clothes-only.
- Plan for the second stage. Lower the hanging rod once your child can self-dress; the drawer side carries straight through to a big-kid bedroom.
What to look for in a nursery chifforobe
- Construction: solid hardwood frames over MDF, English dovetail joinery on drawers, and full-extension glides.
- Safety: anti-tip hardware included, GREENGUARD Gold certification on finishes where available.
- Dimensions: confirm the hanging side clears at least 36 inches of vertical space for longer pieces, and check overall depth against your wall before ordering.
- Finish: low-VOC paints and stains, with hardware that can be swapped as your style shifts.
Round out the room with coordinating pieces from our Oxford Baby furniture and cribs and Westwood Design furniture and cribs collections, or pair with a motorized nursery glider for the feeding corner. For mattresses sized to fit your crib and convertible setups, see our mattresses collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is a chifforobe, and how is it different from an armoire? A chifforobe combines a wardrobe (hanging space) on one side with a chest of drawers on the other in a single tall cabinet. An armoire is typically all hanging space or all shelving. For a nursery, the chifforobe layout gives you both functions without a second piece of furniture.
Will a chifforobe work in a small nursery? Yes, that is the use case. A chifforobe replaces a separate dresser and wardrobe, so it suits apartment nurseries and shared rooms where floor space is tight but vertical space is available.
Do these grow with the child? Most of our chifforobes have adjustable interior shelves and removable hanging rods, so the same piece carries from newborn layette to toddler and big-kid clothing.
How do I coordinate a chifforobe with the rest of the nursery? Match the wood tone and hardware finish to your crib and glider. Our furniture collections are designed so multiple pieces within a brand line share finishes and proportions.
Browse the full chifforobe collection below, or reach out to our nursery design team for help sizing a piece to your room.