Antique-Style, Sustainable Western Furniture with a Unique Finish
Jason Scott Chests & Nightstands
Jason Scott Chests & Nightstands feature bedside-height and accent storage pieces for bedrooms, hallways, and living areas, distinguished by hand-carved drawer and door fronts, curved or boxlike silhouettes, scalloped aprons, and hand-forged iron hardware. Handcrafted in Indonesia from solid or reclaimed teak, the pieces commonly have distressed or weathered finishes that emphasize the wood grain and support rustic, old-world, Balinese, and Southwestern detailing.
The unique finish and distinguished pattern of each chest and nightstand are achieved through a distinctive ten-step process, which includes wire brushing, scraping with broken glass, burning, waxing, rubbing with empty bottles, and state-of-the-art kiln drying. Every item has its own character and charm with ornate hand-carved details and antique-style handles and hinges, making them distinct additions to your home.
Custom Design
Best Uses — Jason Scott Chests & Nightstands
Balinese hand-carving and substantial teak case construction define Jason Scott chests and nightstands, furniture made with the weight and character of heirloom work. Placed beside Jason Scott beds, they provide a steady surface and close-at-hand storage for a thoughtfully appointed bedroom.
Grand-Scale Bedrooms
Curving silhouettes, substantial casework, and deeply carved fronts give generous primary suites a worthy companion to substantial Western beds.
A Refined Western Home
Designs with sunburst geometry, warm distressed grain, and dark iron accents suit Western interiors that favor conviction over ornament for ornament's sake.
Old-World Retreats
Bombe fronts, cabriole legs, scalloped aprons, and scrolling handwork bring European architectural character to mountain homes, lodges, and richly layered bedrooms.
Arrival With Gravitas
Door-front chests with carved panels and iron hardware turn practical storage into a commanding anchor among Western entryway furnishings.
Living Rooms, Collected
Used as accent tables, drawer chests and compact cabinets add useful surfaces, concealed storage, and artisanal weight to Western living room furniture.
The Runyon's Difference
A ten-step teak finishing process involving wire brushing, scraping with broken glass, burning, waxing, bottle rubbing, and kiln drying gives the collection its unmistakable surface. On the reclaimed wood bedside chests, especially, that treatment preserves visible grain and prior character, building a weathered patina with hand-worked depth that keeps carving and grain legible across the room.
Frequently Asked
Questions About Jason Scott Chests & Nightstands
What makes these chests credible as heirloom furniture?
Teak gives these chests their structural credibility. The collection centers on solid teak construction, with reclaimed timber used in many designs, while stout case forms, substantial legs, and metal hardware appear across select pieces; the result is the grounded presence of furniture made to remain, not a disposable bedside accessory.
How much storage can I expect from a bedside chest?
Storage ranges from compact single-drawer designs with an open cubby to two- and three-drawer chests, drawer-and-cabinet combinations, and larger door-front cases. Built into teak casework, these formats keep bedside necessities close while giving the piece the visual authority of a small architectural cabinet.
Can these chests work beyond a traditional Western bedroom?
They suit bedrooms that can carry strong visual detail, but they are equally effective in halls, living rooms, and dining spaces where closed storage or an accent surface is useful. Select designs pair hand-carved teak panels with iron hardware, producing a warm, storied counterpoint to clean-lined rooms as readily as to Western or old-world interiors.
How should I care for the finish over the years?
Dust with a soft, dry cloth; for a mark, use a barely damp cloth and dry the area promptly. Protect waxed, distressed teak surfaces from standing moisture, heat, abrasive cleaners, and silicone-heavy polish, and keep iron hardware dry so the furniture retains its low-sheen patina and legible grain.
Will handcrafting create visible differences between pieces?
Expect controlled variation rather than factory sameness. Hand carving and multi-step surface finishing allow grain, toolwork, and distressing to register differently from piece to piece, creating a singular pattern of shadow, wear, and touch that is central to the collection's appeal.
