Marks & Spencer
Gallery Direct Colonna 6 Drawer Chest Natural
£999
Price History
Description
Sleek and stylish, this chest of drawers from Gallery Direct is a statement storage solution. It's crafted in a contemporary curved shape from mango wood, and detailed with fluted drawer fronts and gold-toned brushed metal handles. Six equally sized drawers offer plenty of space for your belongings.
Our Stylist Says
I love the gallery direct colonna 6 drawer chest for its versatile natural timber finish, which adds warmth and texture to both modern and transitional interiors. It's perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, or even hallways where practical storage is needed without compromising style. Styling tips include pairing it with minimalist accessories or Scandinavian-inspired decor, such as neutral textiles and subtle metallic accents, to create a calm, cohesive look. Its clean lines and concealed handles make it a timeless piece that can anchor a variety of colour schemes, while its spacious drawers provide ample storage for clothes, linens, or miscellaneous clutter.
Anaya Kapoor
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on Marks & Spencer's website here
About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
