IKEA MALM Dresser Dupes on Amazon
The MALM's plain, handle-free white drawers, now that IKEA has dropped it in the US: Amazon look-alikes ranked by how close they get, and what each gives up.
The original
IKEA MALM 6-Drawer Dresser
IKEA's best-known dresser: six flat drawers behind a clean white front, now gone from IKEA's US range.
Particleboard and fiberboard under a white paint finish, with routed edges for pulls instead of handles. It was recalled in 2016 over tip-over deaths, and it's only safe anchored to the wall.
IKEA's replacement is the STORKLINTA, whose drawers won't open fully until it's anchored to the wall.
How they compare
- Our pick1VKUCI 6-Drawer Dresser
- Verdict
- On the Fence: Worth it if the catch doesn't bother you. (our score 6–7.9)7.6/10 (best in this row)
- How close
- Close
- Size vs original
Smaller · 1.5 ft narrower
- Material
- MDF
- Price
- around $140 (best in this row)
- Dimensions
- 47.2" W x 15.4" D x 32.3" H
- Finish
- White
- Drawers
- 6
- Assembly required
- Yes
- Verdict
- On the Fence: Worth it if the catch doesn't bother you. (our score 6–7.9)7.4/10
- How close
- Close
- Size vs original
Smaller · 1.5 ft narrower
- Material
- MDF
- Price
- around $180
- Dimensions
- 47" W x 15.4" D x 32.3" H
- Finish
- High-gloss white
- Drawers
- 6
- Assembly required
- Yes
- Verdict
- On the Fence: Worth it if the catch doesn't bother you. (our score 6–7.9)6.8/10
- How close
- Close
- Size vs original
Smaller · 1.5 ft narrower
- Material
- Engineered wood
- Price
- around $200
- Dimensions
- 47.2" W x 15.7" D x 31.5" H
- Finish
- High-gloss white
- Drawers
- 6
- Assembly required
- Yes
- Verdict
- On the Fence: Worth it if the catch doesn't bother you. (our score 6–7.9)6.4/10
- How close
- Close
- Size vs original
Smaller · 3 in shallower
- Material
- Engineered wood
- Price
- around $240
- Dimensions
- 63" W x 15.7" D x 31.5" H (best in this row)
- Finish
- High-gloss white
- Drawers
- 9
- Assembly required
- Yes
- 1
VKUCI 6-Drawer Dresser
A plain white, handle-free six-drawer dresser on thick MDF panels.
MDF · Assembly required
- Best for
- Anyone who wants the plain white look for less.
- How close it gets
- Six handle-free drawers in white, on a narrower case.
Smaller · 1.5 ft narrower
Dimensions
Also a bit shallower.
This: 47.2 × 15.4 × 32.3 in
MALM: 63 × 18.875 × 30.75 inaround $140
Check price on AmazonThe catch Owners disagree on how sturdy it feels, and the build can take a while.
What we like
- Handle-free fronts
- Ball-bearing drawer slides
- Silicone bumpers on the corners
- 2
OtterOasis High Gloss 6-Drawer Dresser
A high-gloss white, handle-free six-drawer dresser.
MDF · Assembly required
- Best for
- Anyone who likes a brighter, glossier white.
- How close it gets
- A glossy white where the original is matte, on a narrower case.
Smaller · 1.5 ft narrower
Dimensions
Also a bit shallower.
This: 47 × 15.4 × 32.3 in
MALM: 63 × 18.875 × 30.75 inaround $180
Check price on AmazonThe catch It's glossy rather than matte, and a few owners found the drawers small for bulky clothes.
What we like
- Metal drawer slides
- Thick MDF with an anti-tip design
- Also sold with three, five and eight drawers
Specs and every guide the OtterOasis High Gloss 6-Drawer Dresser is in
- 3
ZORPLIX High Gloss 6-Drawer Dresser
A high-gloss white six-drawer dresser, also made in wider versions.
Engineered wood · Assembly required
- Best for
- Anyone who wants the gloss look and room to size up later.
- How close it gets
- High-gloss white and a shallower case.
Smaller · 1.5 ft narrower
Dimensions
Also a bit shallower.
This: 47.2 × 15.7 × 31.5 in
MALM: 63 × 18.875 × 30.75 inaround $200
Check price on AmazonThe catch The drawers are shallow, and a few owners report a smell at first and drawers that don't close fully.
What we like
- A bright, even high-gloss finish
- Also sold with eight, nine and ten drawers
- A low price for the gloss look
Specs and every guide the ZORPLIX High Gloss 6-Drawer Dresser is in
- 4
jiteentarou 9-Drawer Dresser with Charging Station
A wide, nine-drawer high-gloss white dresser with a charging station.
Engineered wood · 9 drawers · Assembly required
- Best for
- Anyone who needs a wide dresser that can double as a TV stand.
- How close it gets
- Nine drawers across the full width, in gloss.
Smaller · 3 in shallower
Dimensions
This: 63 × 15.7 × 31.5 in
MALM: 63 × 18.875 × 30.75 inaround $240
Check price on AmazonThe catch Owners are split on quality: some find it wobbly or the drawers misaligned.
What we like
- 63 inches wide, for a long wall
- Built-in charging station
- Nine drawers
Specs and every guide the jiteentarou 9-Drawer Dresser with Charging Station is in
Which one is yours?
Questions
Is IKEA discontinuing the MALM dresser?
In the US, yes: it's no longer on IKEA's US site, and IKEA has said its MALM dressers are being discontinued by the end of 2026. Its replacement is the STORKLINTA, whose drawers won't open fully until it's anchored to the wall.
Why was the MALM recalled?
In 2016 IKEA recalled about 29 million MALM and other chests and dressers because, unanchored, they could tip over onto a child. Owners were told to anchor them to the wall or return them.
Are these dressers safe?
Dressers sold in the US since September 2023 have to pass federal stability tests and come with a kit to anchor them to the wall. Use it: any dresser is safest anchored, especially in a child's room.