American Modern Tall Chest of Drawers Designed by Russel Wright
American Modern Tall Chest of Drawers Designed by Russel Wright
There’s a quiet confidence to this 1930s tall chest by Russel Wright—a piece that feels both purposeful and composed. Designed as American modernism was taking shape, its five drawers rise in a clean vertical line, softened by subtly rounded edges that lend a gentle, almost pillow-like effect. The wide wooden pulls provide a tactile counterpoint, grounding the form while reinforcing its understated rhythm.
Finished in a timeless ivory paint, the piece reads as luminous and architectural rather than decorative. Its narrow proportions make it especially versatile—equally at home tucked into a bedroom corner or anchoring a hallway where space is at a premium. Wright’s genius was in creating furniture that feels inevitable: functional, restrained, and enduringly relevant, no matter the setting.
33 in. W x 20 in. D x 43.5 in. H
One drawer slightly warped and does not close completely, visible in detail photo