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If you prefer natural wood, what about a mid-century modern Danish teak sideboard? Loads of storage, unimpeachable style. If you're looking to spend around 300 that would be by far the better investment.

I like the sound of the original, but 280 sounds like an awful lot of money for a pine dresser. Do you have an auction house near you? I would expect to pay nearer 100 for a pine dresser.

I know it is heresy to some people to paint wooden furniture, but I saw a 1930s wardrobe today painted pink and it looked fantastic.

Pics please, so we can make a valid judgment.

I like the sound of your original one too. Dressers are pretty but I no for example one would not work in my kitchen as its very minimalist. But I do like retro furniture. What is the decor style of the room it's planned for?
Could you put some nice shelves up above the sideboard and house the photos on those?

I like the sound of the one you've already got, but I can't see the picture!

Currently I have a lovely dark oak 1940s sideboard, covered in photos on top and crammed with toys underneath. Bought it 8 years ago from Oxfam. I've decluttered the two drawers and the shelves so its not too bad inside. However, I've found a second hand pine dresser (sadly not Victorian) very well made for £280 that is wider, has three sections and goes to the floor so I could potentially hide all toys and dust. Should I rehouse the sideboard back to Oxfam? The dresser itself is not too orange, but it is modern. It might look nice painted but I'm not really a fan of painted furniture, preferring natural wood. We have stripped wooden floors and a fire surround that are about the same colour.
Opinions please.