A chest of drawers in a dream usually represents the place in your mind where you store repressed thoughts or emotions.
If a chest of drawers appears in your dream, it can be a sign that is time to examine these emotions and thoughts.
If you dream that you try to open the drawers but they are stuck, you are being sidetracked by mundane issues. Try asking others for help with them so you have the time and energy to deal with deeper matters.
An elaborately decorated chest of drawers in a dream can symbolize a place where you keep you ideals and aspirations. The items in the chest represent the hopes that you have for yourself.