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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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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.
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
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
Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV marble top bombe chest imported from Europe. Incredible intricate patterned inlay veneer drawer faces and sides.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
1970s Vintage Regency Olive Burl Wood Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage bombe chest is a true celebration of classic Regency elegance, featuring a richly grained olive burl wood finish and a graceful serpentine silhouette.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large scale French Louis XV style three drawer mahogany bombe chest of drawers with inlay detail. The shapely front with original cast bronze mounts and original marble.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
