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Henredon Viennese

Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest in Black Lacquer with Gilt Trim and Hardware
Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest in Black Lacquer with Gilt Trim and Hardware

Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest in Black Lacquer with Gilt Trim and Hardware

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Chest or Dresser, designed by Dorothy Draper for Henredon's Viennese Line, American, circa

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963

Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963

By Dorothy Draper, Henredon

Located in Saint Louis, MO

sized and oh so elegant Viennese Collection Secretaries Desk Breakfront. Regal. Whimsical and gregarious

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet

$6,000Sale Price|47% Off

H 86 in W 67 in D 14.5 in

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet

By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Chicago, IL

Impressive cabinet from Draper's 1963 Viennese collection for Henredon. Features bombe base with

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Vintage 1960s American Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Era Dorothy Draper Cabinet Viennese Collection for Henredon
Hollywood Regency Era Dorothy Draper Cabinet Viennese Collection for Henredon

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

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963

Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Dorothy Draper Viennese collection China cabinet designed for Henredon, circa 1963. Shown in pink

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963

By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Henredon. The España (circa 1955) and Viennese (circa 1963) collections became infamous and are highly

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Ivory Chest with Gold Incised Drawers
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Ivory Chest with Gold Incised Drawers

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Ivory Chest with Gold Incised Drawers

By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Hollywood glamour then and now, this Viennese Collection chest of drawers was designed by the Queen

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Brass

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Stylish Mid-Century Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Dresser
Stylish Mid-Century Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Dresser

Stylish Mid-Century Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Dresser

By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Chicago, IL

Stylish Mid-Century Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Dresser.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chests for Henredon
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chests for Henredon

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chests for Henredon

By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully restored, a pair of Dorothy Draper chests of drawers for Henredon Viennese collection

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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet

By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive cabinet is from Draper's 1963 Viennese Collection for Henredon. It features a bombe

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20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Dining Table for Hendredon
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Dining Table for Hendredon

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Dining Table for Hendredon

By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in North Canton, OH

Another piece of Designer history, this Dorothy Draper designed dining table is from her Viennese

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Dorothy Draper Viennese Commode with Original Lacquer Finish
Dorothy Draper Viennese Commode with Original Lacquer Finish

Dorothy Draper Viennese Commode with Original Lacquer Finish

By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Chicago, IL

From Draper's Viennese Collection for Henredon, this striking mahogany chest retains its amazing

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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese Commode With Original Lacquer Finish
Dorothy Draper Viennese Commode With Original Lacquer Finish

Dorothy Draper Viennese Commode With Original Lacquer Finish

By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Chicago, IL

From Draper's Viennese Collection for Henredon, this striking mahogany chest retains its amazing

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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese chest
Dorothy Draper Viennese chest

Dorothy Draper Viennese chest

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H 31 in W 44 in D 18 in

Dorothy Draper Viennese chest

Located in Chicago, IL

. Viennese collection for Henredon Furniture.

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Display Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive cabinet is from Draper's 1963 Viennese Collection for Henredon. It features a

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Vintage 1960s American Vitrines

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Brass

Pair Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Club Chairs
Pair Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Club Chairs

Pair Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Club Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant and rare pair of Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection for Henredon lounge chairs. Completely

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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Pair of Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Chests
Pair of Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Chests

Pair of Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Chests

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H 28.5 in W 39 in D 19.25 in

Pair of Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Chests

By Dorothy Draper, Henredon

Located in Dallas, TX

Spectacular, rare pair of Hollywood Regency chests by Dorothy Daper. From her 1960's Viennese

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Breakfront Cabinet for Henredon
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Breakfront Cabinet for Henredon

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Breakfront Cabinet for Henredon

By Dorothy Draper, Henredon

Located in Astoria, NY

A breakfront cabinet by designer Dorothy Draper from the 'Viennese Collection,' produced, circa

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Stunning Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet Hutch for Henredon
Stunning Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet Hutch for Henredon

Stunning Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet Hutch for Henredon

By Dorothy Draper, Henredon

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Impressive cabinet from Draper's 1963 Viennese collection for Henredon. Features bombe base with

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Black and Gold Viennese Collection By Henredon Dresser
Dorothy Draper Black and Gold Viennese Collection By Henredon Dresser

Dorothy Draper Black and Gold Viennese Collection By Henredon Dresser

By Dorothy Draper, Henredon

Located in Stamford, CT

Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chest of drawers. Designed by Draper for Henredon. Three-drawer

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Viennese Collection Dressers by Dorothy Draper for Henredon, circa 1960, Signed
Viennese Collection Dressers by Dorothy Draper for Henredon, circa 1960, Signed

Viennese Collection Dressers by Dorothy Draper for Henredon, circa 1960, Signed

By Dorothy Draper, Henredon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A gorgeous restored pair of rare 'Viennese Collection' dressers by Dorothy Draper for Henredon

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963
Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963

Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Dorothy Draper Viennese collection China cabinet designed for Henredon, circa 1963. Shown in pink

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Cupboards

Materials

Lacquer

Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963
Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963

Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Dorothy Draper Viennese collection China cabinet designed for Henredon, circa 1963. Shown in pink

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Cupboards

Materials

Lacquer

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963

By Dorothy Draper

Located in St. Louis, MO

Dorothy Draper China or display cabinet from her 1963 Viennese collection for Heredon. Considered

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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963

By Dorothy Draper, Henredon

Located in Saint Louis, MO

collections for Ficks Reed, Heritage and Henredon. The España (circa 1955) and Viennese (circa 1963

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chests Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
Pair of Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chests Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963

Pair of Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chests Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963

By Dorothy Draper, Henredon

Located in Saint Louis, MO

collections for Ficks Reed, Heritage and Henredon. The España (circa 1955) and Viennese (circa 1963

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Spectacular Breakfront by Dorothy Draper for Henredon, 1963
Spectacular Breakfront by Dorothy Draper for Henredon, 1963

Spectacular Breakfront by Dorothy Draper for Henredon, 1963

By Henredon, Dorothy Draper

Located in Little Rock, AR

gorgeous case piece - it is an investment piece with a pedigree. Viennese Collection by Henredon' burnish

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Vintage Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest
Vintage Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest

Vintage Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest

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H 30.5 in W 44 in D 18 in

Vintage Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest

By Dorothy Draper

Located in San Francisco, CA

pulls. Chest is branded Henredon and retains its original Viennese Collection label stating that it

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Red Chest
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Red Chest

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Red Chest

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H 30.75 in W 44 in D 18 in

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Red Chest

Located in New York, NY

"Viennese Collection/Henredon Fine Furniture" in upper drawer.

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Cabinet by Henredon
Dorothy Draper Cabinet by Henredon

Dorothy Draper Cabinet by Henredon

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H 86 in W 65 in D 16.5 in

Dorothy Draper Cabinet by Henredon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

display with 3 drawers in lower. 'Viennese Collection by Henredon' branded marking located

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20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest- Dramatic Example
Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest- Dramatic Example

Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest- Dramatic Example

Located in Stamford, CT

From Draper's Viennese Collection for Henredon, this important and striking mahogany chest retains

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Dorothy Draper 3 Drawer Commode
Dorothy Draper 3 Drawer Commode

Dorothy Draper 3 Drawer Commode

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H 31 in W 44 in D 18 in

Dorothy Draper 3 Drawer Commode

Located in New York, NY

in upper drawer. Viennese Collection for Henredon.

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Cabinet
Dorothy Draper Cabinet

Dorothy Draper Cabinet

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H 84 in W 56 in D 12 in

Dorothy Draper Cabinet

By Dorothy Draper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Dorothy Draper cabinet from the Viennese Collection for Henredon in nice as found vintage condition.

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20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

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By Dorothy Draper, Heritage-Henredon

Located in Houston, TX

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$229,422Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

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By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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$4,450

H 33.25 in W 48 in D 19.25 in

French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

French Chest of drawers/commode in the Louis XVI style with a “serpentine” front. The chest is made of Mahogany and finished with a Museum quality French polish. Original Bronze hard...

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$4,941 / item

H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

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Located in London, Park Royal

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

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Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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Henredon Viennese For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of henredon viennese available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all henredon viennese available were constructed with great care. Henredon viennese have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Henredon viennese are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Henredon Viennese?

Prices for henredon viennese start at $2,500 and top out at $24,200 with the average selling for $8,800.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.