White Alligator Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers white Alligatorcroco made with structure in solid beech wood covered with white
Category
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Materials
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Alligator Chest
Eliel Saarinen faux Alligator Chest
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eliel Saarinen chest of drawers with painted faux alligator finish. Mahogany and brass on the
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Materials
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Theodore Alexander (Desert Chest) Alligator Leather Marble Top Chest Commode
$1,800
H 33 in W 33 in D 16 in
Theodore Alexander (Desert Chest) Alligator Leather Marble Top Chest Commode
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Theodore Alexander (Desert Chest) Alligator Leather Marble Top Chest Commode Dimensions : 33
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18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 18th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a lovely figured
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Ralph Lauren Brook Street Chest of Drawers Sideboard Alligator Leather
$19,457
H 35.63 in W 110.63 in D 21.07 in
Ralph Lauren Brook Street Chest of Drawers Sideboard Alligator Leather
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite RRP £27,895 Ralph Lauren Brook Street Alligator
Category
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Materials
Leather
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Ralph Lauren Brook Street Chest of Drawers Brown Alligator Leather
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H 37.6 in W 48.04 in D 20.87 in
Ralph Lauren Brook Street Chest of Drawers Brown Alligator Leather
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest of drawers with brown leather Alligator/crocodile patina leather panelling RRP £12,000 The
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PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN BROOK STREET CHEST OF DRAWERS ALLiGATOR LEATHER
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H 37.6 in W 48.43 in D 21.46 in
PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN BROOK STREET CHEST OF DRAWERS ALLiGATOR LEATHER
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
RRP £29,190 Ralph Lauren Brook Street Alligator / Crocodile patina leather chests of drawers Please
Category
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American Empire Chest of Drawers, Philadelphia, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
and alligator surface. Chest was then finished with a light French polish and hard wax. It is now in
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Sir Henry RaeburnPortrait of Margaritta MacDonald in red jacket and white gown (half-length), Circa: 1820
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H 40.25 in W 34.5 in
Portrait of Margaritta MacDonald in red jacket and white gown (half-length)
By Sir Henry Raeburn
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
" x 25" Condition: Old relining, some inpainting to chest area, alligatored surface mainly in bottom
Category
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Materials
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Neo-Classical Philadelphia Federal Chest of Drawers, American, circa 1815
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H 44 in W 50 in D 24 in
Neo-Classical Philadelphia Federal Chest of Drawers, American, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
alligator surface. Chest was then finished with a light French polish and hard wax. It is now in very good
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Philadelphia Federal Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, American, circa 1815
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H 42.75 in W 44 in D 23.5 in
Philadelphia Federal Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, American, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
melt back top coats of old dark varnish and alligator surface. Chest was then finished with a light
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Neoclassical Federal Chest of Drawers from Philadelphia, American, circa 1815
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H 42.5 in W 42.25 in D 22.75 in
Neoclassical Federal Chest of Drawers from Philadelphia, American, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
has been preserved by using amalgamator to melt back top coats of old dark varnish and alligator
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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Alligator Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the alligator chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every alligator chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an alligator chest, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer alligator chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each alligator chest bearing Georgian, Baroque or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one alligator chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maitland Smith and Ralph Lauren produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Alligator Chest?
The average selling price for an alligator chest at 1stDibs is $6,000, while they’re typically $960 on the low end and $79,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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