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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
Italian Leather Covered Bombe Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome Leather Covered Bombe chest, made in Italy with brass handles. The medium caramel colored
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
