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French Antique Commode Bombe Chest Drawers Inlay 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous antique French commode of bombe form Hand crafted from walnut and
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Antique 1870s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Baker Furniture Bombe Chest Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and coveted bombe chest commode by Baker Furniture Company. Features three dovetailed
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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Modern White Lacquered Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Modern white lacquered bombe chest with two drawers, skirted apron, and silver-tone metal pulls
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
An early period Continental brick and faux-marble painted pine bombe-form commode or chest of
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Antique Early 19th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Bombe Commode Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French bombe commode in the Empire manner Bombe refers to the exaggerated shape of the
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Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Dutch Mahogany Bombe Petit Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top and conforming bombe form case section with three drawers with brass bail
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Mahogany Bombe Petit Chest of Drawers
Dutch Mahogany Bombe Petit Chest of Drawers
H 26.5 in W 25.75 in D 18.75 in
Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960. Rococo revival chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Burl Wood Bombe Chest of Drawers, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian bombe chest of drawers with a gorgeously grained burl wood veneer. This piece has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Mid century mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century kingwood and mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers, circa 1950. Good quality
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
legs with brass sabots. This antique chest of drawers retains its original finish which has been
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
outswept legs with brass sabots. This antique chest of drawers has been syamthetically restored and it is
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Antique 19th Century French Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Kingwood

Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive antique Dutch marquetry chest of drawers which dates to the 19th century. An amazing
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Antique 19th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Striped Bombe Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in west palm beach, FL
Alexander Striped Bombe Chest of Drawers. This exquisite piece seamlessly marries classic elegance with
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Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Italian antique Louis XV style olive wood bombe chest of drawers with brass drawer pulls, circa
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Olive

Louis XV Kingwood Bombé Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A kingwood commode with a bombé front, two drawers spanning the full width of the piece, and two
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Vintage Bombé Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This black lacquered vintage Bombé chest with raised gilded fretwork on its front features curvy
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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Bombé Chest
Vintage Bombé Chest
H 23.5 in W 28 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
By Charles Cressent
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Louis XV bombe marble-top chest of drawers commode from the 19th century, styled
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode, Chest of Drawers. Item features Original
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

1930s Italian Bombé Chest of Drawers, Olive wood & Walnut Marquetry
Located in London, GB
This is a rare 1930s Italian Baroque style bombé chest of drawers with burl olive wood and burl
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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style provincial bombe walnut chest of drawers, 19th century. With a two board
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Vintage Regency Cerused Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency Chest of drawers. A beautiful hand carved Bombe chest in a chic cerused
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

French Bombe Commode Antique Chest of Drawers 1880 Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Refined French Empire commode - or chest of drawers - of bombe form Two large drawers which feature
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Antique 1880s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Magnificent French Marble Top Bombe Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very high quality French serpentine bombe commode or chest of drawers in Louis XV style with
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Early 18th Century rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
in the same plum wood. Elegant bombe shape, 3 drawers with original handles and escuthoens
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Dutch 18th Century Bombe Chest of Drawers with Floral Marquetry
Located in London, GB
A good Dutch chest of drawers Constructed in walnut, with an excellent color and patination
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An elegantly sophisticated French Provincial Louis XV style bombe chest of drawers commode
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Chinoiserie Bombe Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
drawers with Asian style decoration with gilt highlights. The French form with curved bombe body and
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20th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Ebonized Chinoiserie Bombe Chest
Ebonized Chinoiserie Bombe Chest
H 35 in W 47.5 in D 19 in
Mid 20th century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers circa 1960. Excellent
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

1920s Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful Louis XV bombe chest of drawers with satinwood inlay. Made in France in the 1920's this
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Vintage French Ball and Claw Bombe Chests of Drawers - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage French Bombe chests of drawers. Beautiful textured finish in a chic pale
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV Bombe commode dates back to the 19th century and features elaborately
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian Louis XV Period Marquetry Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine Italian mid-18th century figured-walnut bombe three drawer commode; the commode is inlaid on
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Dutch Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Bombe Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
A Dutch Baroque Revival commode or chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer with bombe
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Italian Parquet Burl Wood Bombe Style Compact Entry Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Regency
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Parquet burl wood bombe style compact entry chest of drawers dresser.
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Maple

Painted Linen Wrapped Bombe Chest
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Linen wrapped Bombe Chest. Two sided drawers. Period paintings on all sides and tip. Brass
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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Painted Linen Wrapped Bombe Chest
Painted Linen Wrapped Bombe Chest
H 28 in W 31 in D 20.5 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers Cherub Figures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style bombe commode chest of drawers with cherub figures. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Bombe Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine pair of 18th century Venetian Rococo bombe bedside chests of drawers. Serpentine form
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Louis XV Style Faux Marble Distressed Painted Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A shabby chic vintage country French Provincial Louis XV style distressed painted bombe chest of
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Midcentury Rococo Style Bombé Chest with Three Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style walnut veneered bombé crossbow chest from the mid 20th century with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Bombé Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers with Øland Stone Top, 1760-1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bombé shaped Swedish Rococo chest of drawers. Elegantly veneered in walnut, mirror-cut walnut and
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone, Bronze

French Country Louis XV Style Carved "Bombe" Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
French country carved "Bombe" walnut chest in the Rococo style. Item features solid wood
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Italian Leather Covered Bombe Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome Leather Covered Bombe chest, made in Italy with brass handles. The medium caramel colored
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Italian Leather Covered Bombe Chest
Italian Leather Covered Bombe Chest
H 28 in W 28 in D 14.5 in
Antique Dutch Walnut Bombe Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
Fabulous early Dutch bombe chest, grand in presence. This four drawer bureau is made of mellow
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Dutch Walnut Bombe Chest
Antique Dutch Walnut Bombe Chest
H 30 in W 41 in D 22 in
Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC
By Karges Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC Offered for sale
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Walnut & Marble-Top Bombè Chest of Drawers with Mirror Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique handsome walnut and marble bombè chest of drawers with beveled mirror, circa 1885-1895.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers TLC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers. Item features
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rococo Style Bombé Chest of Four Drawers with Grey, Blue, Green & Beige Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American Bombé style painted wood chest. This American Bombé chest from the late 20th century is
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20th Century American Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very fine example of French 19th century Louis XV style Bombe two drawer chest commode. The oak
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

Late 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Created in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this important antique chest. Created in France, circa
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Bombe Commode or Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XVI style marble-top bombe commode or chest of drawers, 19th century. The rectangular pudding
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Bombe Carved Walnut Louis XV 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Bombe chest of drawers or Commode~~Early/Mid 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
By Europa Antiques
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV marble top bombe chest imported from Europe. Incredible intricate patterned
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
H 32 in W 39 in D 18 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Petit Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
mounted two drawer bombe petit commode. The serpentine shaped chest of two drawers, each with a pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Pair of Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
bedside table sized chests A very good looking and well made pair of vintage bombe chests. The timber
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

18thC French Walnut Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1750 18thC French walnut bombe chest Commode Measures: W 133 x D 64 x H 95cm.      
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18thC French Walnut Bombe Chest Commode
18thC French Walnut Bombe Chest Commode
H 37.41 in W 52.37 in D 25.2 in
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
Fabulous early Dutch bombe chest or commode, grand in presence. This four drawer bureau is made of
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest
H 29 in W 36 in D 19 in
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Inlay Bombe Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
chest features three rows across with four bombe drawers embellished with inlay geometric decor, and
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant two-drawer bedside tables were created in France, circa 1990. Bombe in shape on all
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Early 2000s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

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Bombe Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of bombe chest drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, all bombe chest drawers available were constructed with great care. Bombe chest drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Bombe chest drawers made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — are very popular at 1stDibs. Bombe chest drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.

How Much are Bombe Chest Drawers?

Bombe chest drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,281, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $195,000.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it 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 a 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.

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 and double chests — tallboys and highboys, which were essentially one chest on top of another — 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. 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.

Questions About Bombe Chest Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 23, 2019

    A bombe chest cost depends on its size, age, designer, location, condition and other factors. If the piece is in relatively good condition, it may cost anywhere between $300 and $3,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A dresser is a chest of drawers with a mirror.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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