Old dresser into bench
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Although I have made many repurposed dresser projects, you may not have seen my very first old dresser into a bench. It may be the easiest upcycled dresser project you will see on Pinterest, using minimal tools. Turning an old dresser into a bench is an excellent option for the end of the bed, entryway, or mudroom.
Roadside Rescue
I found this old dresser by the curb. It had one drawer and two drawer fronts. At this point, the top had already been removed and was used as a window seat for the kittos.
Remove the Top Two Drawer Sections
I cut out the top two drawer areas with a jigsaw. To make the back cohesive, I used the two drawer fronts. Then, I added some trim/molding to the top of the sides. Back in the day, I used whatever I had on hand. I recommend finishing off the top of the dresser with a more solid molding.
Add a Plywood Seat
The seat was made from a scrap piece of plywood, notched at the corners with a jigsaw. If you’re beginning your DIY upcycling journey, I recommend that you purchase a jigsaw and a cordless drill as your first purchases.
I love the curves and details on this old dresser.
Upcycled Dresser Into a Bench
I painted it a nice brown (Espresso). Since then, I’ve learned a lot, and if I did it again, I would probably leave it white.
I had a piece of foam that I had gotten from a friend. This made a nice, soft place to sit. A lovely elderly couple bought this old dresser bench. They put it at the end of their bed because the Mrs. could not sit on the bed and put on her shoes and socks.
If you LOVE a good repurpose, check out my door into a headboard, a nightstand into a child’s desk, or a coffee pot into a lamp. Want to see more benches made from repurposed items?
If you have an old dresser, they don’t make them like they used to, so think about keeping it and repurposing it into a bench. Because our situations and styles change, chances are you have something you can use in storage. However, if you don’t have something on hand, ask family and friends if they can help you. Check out one of my favorite storage seating options made from a headboard!
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail
Blessing for sure Tania! 🙂
You must get a pry bar… I have two small ones and use at least one of them in EVERY demolition I do. Some call it a cat’s claw. You can see mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2-chairs-plus-1-benchfailure/
In that post you will also see that I use a dremel multi-max when I need to bring out the small guns. Big guns? reciprocating saw!
You can do this! Please share your project with me when you’re done.
gail