American Modern Chest of Drawer Designed by Russel Wright
American Modern Chest of Drawer Designed by Russel Wright
There’s a quiet confidence to this 1930s chest by Russel Wright—a piece that doesn’t demand attention so much as reward it. Designed at a moment when American modernism was finding its footing, its four drawers are softened by subtly rounded edges, creating a gentle, almost pillow-like effect that tempers its geometry. Wide wooden pulls anchor the composition, adding a grounded, tactile contrast to the smooth planes.
Finished in a timeless ivory paint, the chest feels less like a statement and more like an atmosphere—adaptable, luminous, and quietly architectural. It slips effortlessly between settings, equally compelling in a bedroom or placed in an entry beneath a mirror, where it sets the tone without overwhelming it. Wright understood that modern design wasn’t about austerity, but about ease—objects that live well, age gracefully, and never feel out of place.
45 in. W x 20 in. D x 34.5 in. H