Monday, October 21, 2013

Dorothy Draper España Chest... for $40.

This is my all time high. My all time favorite post I'll ever write. My holy grail.

I'm not the only one with a rabid obsession over the Dorothy Draper España chest. It's one of the most lusted after pieces in the industry. They're rare, very expensive (they'll run you anywhere from $2800 to $5000 for one in mint condition), and iconic, to say the least.

Welp, I found one for 40 BUCKS over the weekend at the Chic & Simple Resale Shop in Berwyn.

It was originally $125, marked down to $75, and when I asked the gentleman if he could do any better, he said "yes, how's $40?" Was he kidding? Ok sir, I'll take it... I could barely breathe.

Here she is in the store. Blurry picture because my hand was SHAKING. Not kidding.
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Here she is in the back of my car. 
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Here she is at home.
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We took some glamour shots. 
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And just for fun, even though my appraiser friend said "yup, this is the real deal," a little comparison to the Dorothy Draper España chest on 1stdibs
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I really can't think of much else to say, other than I can't stop looking at her, and can't believe she's in my house. Welcome home, love!

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