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What was Dorothy Draper famous for?
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Dorothy Draper was famous for designing furniture and interiors. Few would argue with the statement that Draper was the most influential American interior decorator of the past century. Savvy, decisive and trim — she looked the part. Her 1939 book, Decorating Is Fun!, and a regular column for Good Housekeeping maintained that public image and influence. As did, of course, her stylish work. Shop a range of Dorothy Draper furniture on 1stDibs.
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Pair Late 20th Century Kindel Cherry Draper Dining Side Cafe Chairs
By Dorothy Draper, Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Dorothy Draper designed the original of this chair in 1945 for the Café and rooms at The Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia. The swirling lines of the back splat, the French inspired ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
$940 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Dorothy Draper White Gold Gilt España Curule Benches for Heritage Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-20th Century Dorothy Draper España curule benches for Heritage-Henredon featuring white painted wood frames with gold gilt detail and newly upholstered espresso Astrakhan...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Mohair, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Hollywood Gold and Silver Gilt-Wood Mirror by Dorothy Draper
By Dorothy Draper
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Hollywood Regency mirror, designed by the iconic American decorator Dorothy Draper around 1945, exudes opulence and classic glamour. The mirror features a striking gilt...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest Lacquered in Pink & Gold circa 1955
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This chic three drawer España bunching chest by Dorothy Draper is without a doubt the most iconic piece of 20th century Hollywood Regency furniture. Sexy. Elegant. Whimsical. As popu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone can have a taste of iconic Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency style with this perfectly sized and oh so elegant Viennese Collection Secretaries Desk Breakfront. Regal. Whimsical and gregarious flair. The scroll cornice of the cabinet recalls some of the mill work Dorothy designated in her iconic hotel design work. A more petite version of Dorothy Draper's Viennese China...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Era Dorothy Draper Cabinet Viennese Collection for Henredon
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This glazed walnut cabinet was designed by Dorothy Draper for Henredon as part of her Viennese Collection. It has Dutch styling with its highly stylized styling and bombe base. The i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
