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Styling The Dorothy Draper Dresser with Randal Ford

November 22, 2016

Last Updated on February 9, 2023

While meandering around the flea market a couple of months ago, I visited one of my favorite vendors. Since it was the last outdoor market of the season, this booth was filled with vintage treasures galore…but their Dorothy Draper dresser is what caught my eye. I’d been coveting one for years, but the price tag was always out of reach…that was until today. Let’s style her up with a Randal Ford’s Animal Kingdom print.

Styling the Dorothy Draper Espana Dresser with Randal Ford

My first thought was to hang a vintage gilded mirror above her, but it was glam overload. That is one thing I always need to be careful with when it comes to Hollywood Regency. Go too far and I feel like I’m living on the set of Italian Real Housewives with plastic on the davenport.

The Dorothy Draper dresser is feminine. She’s the Marilyn Monroe of furniture. Curvy, bodacious, and makes a killer statement even without lipstick. My foyer on the other hand is teensy weensy. This was the only piece of furniture and Dorothy needed a masculine balance.

Table of Contents

  • Randal Ford’s Animal Kingdom
  • Styling The Dorothy Draper Dresser
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  • Discover More Modern Decor Ideas

Randal Ford’s Animal Kingdom

I searched high and low from abstract art, vintage portraits, to my own personal photography. Nothing seemed to be THAT piece until I stumbled upon Kingdom by Randal Ford. Yahtzee. It was this perfect quirky sense of balance I needed for the space. At first, I was really drawn to the African Crane. His plume was fluffy, colorful, and he matched the One Room Challenge bathroom that was only steps away. He was perfect. I dropped him into my cart, but of course, kept shopping.

Randal Ford Photography Animal Kingdom African Crane
Randal Ford Photography Animal Kingdom African Crane

The flamingo was pretty killer too. Hmmmm, not really sure how I’m going to narrow this down to just one print. Better peruse the inspiration gallery. Ok, ya, not helping. It was making me want every single print.

Randal Ford Photography Animal Kingdom Flamingo
Randal Ford Photography Animal Kingdom Flamingo

I decided to sleep on it for a few nights before making my final decision. Jacob Sheep No. 2 kept speaking to me, and then I read his photographer’s notes. The sheep had a name! Moses. Ha! He was photographed right before his annual sheering, and since it was hot, he quite enjoyed the air-conditioned shoot and refreshing beverages in the studio. Sold. Moses, come to momma. I’m ordering you up in a thin gold frame.

Styling The Dorothy Draper Dresser

Once he arrived at the house, I got right to work. Pulling out all my lamps, vases, trays, bowls, and boxes.

After picking a lamp, I placed a new-to-me vintage marbled navy book that I never thought would be kept on the dresser but instead thought it would be heavy enough to keep Moses in place until The Boy could hang him for me. Hmmm. He actually looks pretty good there! I even dig him casually propped up against the wall. Love a happy accident.

Randal Ford Photography Animal Kingdom Moses Sheep
Randal Ford Photography Animal Kingdom Moses Sheep

After moving around boxes, and trays, and plants and vases until my fingers bled, I was happy with the mix of old and new, modern and glam, feminine and masculine. The Dorothy Draper dresser looked goooooooood and the styling was on point…or at least I thought so.

Styling the Dorothy Draper Espana Dresser with Randal Ford

Shhhhhh, don’t tell anyone, but that is a fake plant. EEEP! There’s not a lot of natural light until late afternoon in the foyer, so something real here is a no-go.

Styling the Dorothy Draper Espana Dresser with Randal Ford

Well, what do you think? Do you like Moses as much as I do? Would you have picked a different animal? Every morning he greets me on the stairs, and I can’t help but smile. Do you have a Dorothy Draper dresser? How is yours styled? I’d love to see it!

Styling the Dorothy Draper Espana Dresser with Randal Ford
Kyla Herbes House of Hipsters home decor influencer living in Chicago, IL

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Kyla Herbes

Kyla Herbes is an interior designer and home decor content creator based in Chicago, IL. She shares daily doses of home decor, corners of her home, interior styling tips, and will inspire you to do it yourself. House Of Hipsters has been featured in Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, HGTV, The Huffington Post, Refinery29, Rue Magazine, and Style Me Pretty Living. Kyla has also made appearances on BravoTV and WGN TV and was named a Better Homes and Gardens Style Maker 3 years in a row.

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    Melissa
    November 22, 2016

    I love this! I also have an obsession with photos of animals right now. Moses is awesome and the styling looks great!

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      Melissa
      November 23, 2016

      They’re just so cool! I love that each one has their own expression. Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Shelly Mathes
    November 23, 2016

    You did a great job, love the portrait and styled perfectly. Thanks.

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      Shelly Mathes
      November 23, 2016

      Thanks for stopping by Shelly! I swear that little guy makes me smile every single time!

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    Mary
    November 23, 2016

    My husband & I were on a road trip from Naperville to San Francisco last year. We stopped at a thrift store in Kansas. They were selling a Draper for $200!!! I wanted it so bad. But there was no way it would fit in our little car. I had to leave it behind. I’m still not over it…obviously.
    You styled yours beautifully. Emily would be proud of you.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours.

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    Washington State Kitchen and Bath
    November 30, 2016

    It’s worth displaying in any part of the house. This is how amazing it is if it’s made by a real professional. Not only you showed us this beautiful product, but you really showed us something that we can get inspiration with.

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    Via B Design
    December 10, 2016

    Loving the choices you made for the dresser!

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