See Red: Dorothy Draper Dresser

This Design2Share online collectible find is a stunning Dorothy Draper Espana Chest.

Details

• Made in the 1940s
• Carved details in gold leaf on a red lacquered casing
• Brass drawer pulls
• Draper's signature furniture piece
• 31.5 inches tall x 18 inches deep x 38.5 inches wide

Verdict

You can't go wrong with a Dorothy Draper dresser. It's perfect for a contemporary or traditionally classic interior. Use it in a bedroom or, unconventionally, place it in an entry hall, hallway, media room, or dining room (great storage). The red and gold will make any space burst with color, and you can pick up on the warm tones with other rug, drapery, pillow, throw, and accessory accents. Yes, go ahead and buy this one. It will make a good addition - and a classic one at that - to your home.

Visit 1st Dibs for more information on the Dorothy Draper Espana Chest.

Fine Furniture Finds: G. Evans Ltd. Antiques

Home decorating brings out the eternal search for beauty - and our hunt for the exotic and unusual took us recently to G. Evans Ltd. Antiques. Our friend and antiques expert George Evans introduced us to his store manager, and Randall Wilson was kind enough to introduce our readers to three of his favorite Georgian period English antiques (think of the time of Jane Austen).

For more info: G. Evans Ltd. Antiques, Toll-Free (800) 464-8118, Randall Wilson, Store Manager