Palma 3 Drawer Dresser

by Babyletto · Babesta Pick — Best Mid-Century Modern Dresser for NYC Nurseries

The Palma 3-Drawer Dresser by Babyletto is a mid-century modern nursery dresser that earns its place in a small NYC room by doing exactly what city parents need: compact footprint, deep drawers, smooth operation, and a design that doesn’t look like baby furniture. At 33.5 inches wide it fits where larger dressers can’t, and the three spacious drawers each extend 10.5 inches — deeper than they look from the front and genuinely useful for organising everything from newborn onesies to toddler layers.

It also converts to a changing table with the addition of the Universal Changing Tray (sold separately), which means it can serve the nursery through the diaper years and then transition seamlessly into a kids’ room, a living room, or a study as your child grows. The mid-century silhouette works across rooms and ages in a way that strictly nursery-specific furniture rarely does. Pair it with the Palma 4-in-1 Crib for a cohesive nursery that holds up design-wise from day one through the toddler years.

It arrives with the ball-bearing glides pre-installed — which matters more than it sounds when you’re pulling a drawer open at 3am trying not to wake a sleeping baby. GREENGUARD Gold and FSC® Certified, it meets the indoor air quality and sustainability standards that matter most in a room where your baby spends most of their time.

Specifications

Specification	Detail
Assembled Dimensions	33.5″L × 19″W × 35″H
Assembled Weight	136.7 lbs
Maximum Weight Capacity	50 lbs — when used as a changing table with Universal Changing Tray (sold separately)
Number of Drawers	3
Drawer Extension	10.5 inches
Drawer Glides	Pre-installed ball-bearing glides with stop mechanisms
Changing Table Compatible?	Yes — with Universal Changing Tray (sold separately)
Pairs With	Palma 4-in-1 Crib (available at Babesta)
Frame Material	Sustainably sourced New Zealand pine wood; TSCA compliant engineered wood; acacia veneer drawer fronts
Finish	Non-toxic multi-step painting and staining process; lead and phthalate safe
Anti-Tip Safety	Exceeds CPSC ASTM F2057-23 standard; anti-tip kit included
Country of Origin	Vietnam
Air Quality Certification	GREENGUARD Gold — tested for 10,000+ chemical emissions and VOCs
Sustainability Certification	FSC® Certified
Safety Standards	Exceeds ASTM International and U.S. CPSC standards
Assembly	Minimal assembly required — attach drawer knobs and feet only; arrives with pre-installed ball-bearing glides

 

Best For/Not For

Best For

•      NYC nurseries where square footage is at a premium — at 33.5 inches wide it fits in rooms where a larger dresser won’t

•      Parents who want a dresser that transitions out of the nursery into a kids’ room, living room, or study without looking out of place

•      Families who want a changing table setup without a dedicated changing dresser — add the Universal Changing Tray (sold separately) and this does both

•      Design-forward nurseries where the furniture is part of the aesthetic, not just functional backdrop

•      Parents building the Palma collection — pairs directly with the Palma 4-in-1 Crib for a cohesive nursery

•      Light-sleeping households — the pre-installed ball-bearing glides open and close quietly

Not Ideal For

•      Families who need maximum drawer count — this is a 3-drawer piece; if you need more storage, consider a 6-drawer option

•      Rooms where a wider dresser is needed — at 33.5 inches this is compact by design

•      Parents who want a built-in changing topper — the Universal Changing Tray is sold separately and needs to be purchased additionally

Configuration Options

Setup	Description
Standalone Dresser	Three deep drawers, mid-century modern silhouette. Add a mattress’s worth of organisation and you’re done.
Dresser + Changing Table	Add the Universal Changing Tray (sold separately) to convert the top surface into a changing station. Maximum weight capacity 50 lbs with tray in place.
Full Palma Nursery	Pair with the Palma 4-in-1 Crib (available at Babesta) for a cohesive mid-century modern nursery. Same collection, same silhouette, same finish family.

 

What’s Included + Recommended Add-Ons

What’s in the Box

•      Palma 3-Drawer Dresser frame with pre-installed ball-bearing glides

•      Drawer knobs

•      Feet

•      Anti-tip kit

•      Hardware and assembly guide

Recommended Add-Ons (sold separately)

•      Universal Changing Tray — converts the dresser to a changing table; available at Babesta

•      Changing pad — for use with the Universal Changing Tray; available at Babesta

•      Palma 4-in-1 Crib — to complete the Palma nursery collection; available at Babesta

Safety & Sustainability Certifications

Certification	What It Means
GREENGUARD Gold	Tested for over 10,000 chemical emissions and VOCs; meets rigorous indoor air quality standards. Important for any environment where a baby sleeps or plays.
FSC® Certified	Forest Stewardship Council certification confirms wood is sourced from responsibly managed forests.
ASTM International	Exceeds U.S. product safety standards for children’s furniture.
U.S. CPSC	Exceeds Consumer Product Safety Commission standards, including ASTM F2057-23 anti-tip requirements.
Non-Toxic Finish	Lead and phthalate safe; multi-step painting and staining process.
TSCA Compliant MDF	Engineered wood components meet Toxic Substances Control Act requirements.

 

Babesta Services on This Purchase

Room of Choice Delivery (No Assembly)

We deliver your item to the room of choice rather than the first threshold of your building.

White Glove Delivery with Assembly

Our team will bring the item to your room of choice, assemble and inspect it, and then remove the cardboard.

Hold It Til You Need It

You can purchase and we’ll hold it until you’re ready to take delivery. This way you can check things off the list, yet manage your timing.

Free Stroller Assembly & Training (In Store)

We’ll build your stroller for you and train you on it in-store.

Aftercare Support

We’re always here to help you navigate any questions about your purchase and any warranty claims. Although warranties run through the manufacturer, we can often get any issues fast-tracked.

Baby Registry

Make a baby registry with us and automatically get all of our services, as well as a registry close-out discount at the end. If you already have a registry, note our links can also be added to Babylist, and if you let us know you’ve added us, we will apply our services.

Price Matching

Apples to apples, we do our best to match any official listed price on an authorized dealer’s website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it come with a changing topper?

No — the Universal Changing Tray is sold separately. It converts the top of the dresser into a changing station and is available at Babesta. A separate changing pad is also recommended and available at Babesta.

What is the weight limit for the changing table configuration?

50 lbs when used with the Universal Changing Tray (sold separately). This covers the full diaper-changing years comfortably.

What size is it?

Assembled dimensions are 33.5″L × 19″W × 35″H. It’s a compact footprint designed for smaller nurseries — measure your space before ordering.

How deep are the drawers?

Each drawer extends 10.5 inches, which is deeper than it looks from the front and provides genuine storage capacity for everything from newborn clothing to toddler layers.

How much assembly is required?

Minimal. The ball-bearing glides come pre-installed. You attach the drawer knobs and feet and it’s ready. The anti-tip kit should also be installed for safety — hardware and instructions are included.

What other Palma pieces does it pair with?

The Palma 4-in-1 Crib is available at Babesta and pairs directly with this dresser for a cohesive mid-century modern nursery.

Is it GREENGUARD Gold certified?

Yes — tested for over 10,000 chemical emissions and VOCs. This is one of the most rigorous indoor air quality certifications available and is particularly important for a room where a baby sleeps.

Is it FSC Certified?

Yes — FSC® Certified, confirming the wood is sourced from responsibly managed forests. The base is constructed with sustainably sourced New Zealand pine wood.

Will the wood grain vary?

Yes — due to the natural beauty of wood grain, each piece with a stained finish is unique. Natural variations in color and grain are a characteristic of the material, not a defect.

Can I see it in person at Babesta?

What’s on the floor changes frequently. For the most up-to-date information on what’s currently in the showroom, contact us at 56 Warren Street, Tribeca.

Why Babesta Carries It

We carry the Palma 3-Drawer Dresser because it solves a specific NYC problem: most nursery dressers are either too wide for a small room or too utilitarian to survive outside the nursery. The Palma is neither. The mid-century silhouette is clean enough to live in a living room or a study after the nursery phase, and the compact footprint fits in rooms where a standard dresser simply won’t. That longevity matters in a city where space is the most expensive thing in the apartment.

The practical details hold up under scrutiny too. Pre-installed ball-bearing glides, 10.5-inch drawer extension, GREENGUARD Gold and FSC® Certified materials, and a non-toxic finish that exceeds ASTM and CPSC standards — this is a dresser built for a room where a child sleeps, by a brand that takes that responsibility seriously.