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What are Bombay chests used for?
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Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Bombé Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This black lacquered vintage Bombé chest with raised gilded fretwork on its front features curvy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
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
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commode/Bombe Chest
By Edgar Nye
Located in East Freetown, MA
Neoclassical style hand painted commode/bombe chest. Antique white with hand painted floral design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$499 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Regency Marble Top Marquetry Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Marquetry Bombe chest. Beautiful inlay detail and black marble top. A second
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stunning vintage bombe chest. Modeled in the voluptuous Louis XV style, the commode features a sensual
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Metal
Pair Antique Italian Walnut Bombe Chests, Circa 1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Italian walnut bombe chests, circa 1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
