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What is a bombe dresser?

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What is a bombe dresser?
A bombe dresser is a type of case good furniture with a specific shape that became popular during the mid 18th century in France. Pieces feature two or more rows of drawers and show off curves along their sides, fronts and bases. Most bombe dressers are low so that you can hang a mirror over top. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of bombe dressers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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French Louis XV Style Reproduction Bombe Curio China Cabinet Vitrine with Bronze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Reproduction Bombe Curio China Cabinet Vitrine with Bronze Ormolu
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Bombe Commode Louis XV
Located in Potters Bar, GB
On trend vintage Louis XV French commode of bombe form Two large drawers with original ormolu
Category

Antique 1880s Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Vernis Martin Bombe' Display Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning large antique French wood Vernis Martin five panel display cabinet in the Louis XV
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Insignia Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Burl 2 Door Bombe Cabinet Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Insignia Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Burl Wood 2 Door Bombe Cabinet Commode. Item features 2
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French 19th-20th Century Baroque Revival Carved Oak Bombé Figural Bombé Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival carved oak Bombé figural vitrine. The single front-door
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

French Regence Period Commode Bombe'
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning Regence period Commode Bombe' from Paris France. Wonderful curvilinear form constructed
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

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