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What is a bombe commode?
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A bombe commode is a type of two- or three-drawer chest once used to hold personal items like clothing, documents and jewelry. Its name comes from the French word "bombe" and references the curvy shape of both the chest's body and legs. You'll find a variety of bombe commodes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 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
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
$8,563 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Dutch Walnut Bombé Chest of Drawers
Located in Folkestone, GB
Beautiul mellow walnut bombé chest of drawer of wonderful colour and pleasing proportions. In
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Oyster Burl Olive Commode Bombe Chest
Located in Southampton, NJ
Oyster Burl Olive Commode Bombe Chest with striking wood grains, banded top, inlay details & two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
