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What is a French bombe?
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A French bombe is a type of chest with curved details. Bombe chests bulge outward and on the sides with strong curves. These styles of chests were popular during the 17th century and continue to be coveted antique styles. Shop a selection of antique French bombe chests on 1stDibs.
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Antique Pair French Louis XV Parquetry Bombe Bedside Cabinets 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of antique French Louis XV Revival serpentine bois de roi, walnut and ormolu mounted bedside chests, circa 1870 in date.
The pair of cabinets are free standing wit...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Late 19th Century French Kingwood Bombe Cabinets by E. Kahn
By E. Kahn
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A pair of late 19th century French kingwood bombe-shaped cabinets, dating to the Belle Époque period (circa 1870–1914), each surmounted by a white Carrara marble top with softly roun...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Vernis Martin Hand-Painted Bombé Cabinet w/ Ormolu Mounts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Mahogany, Brass Gallery, Hand-Painted, Gilt Bronze / Ormolu Mounts
This elegant French Louis XV style cabinet showcases a graceful ...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Form Lighted Bar Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style lighted bar cabinet
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved walnut, with mirrored interior, and original brass hardware.
Measure...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Brass
PAIR of Antique Bedside Cabinets bombe shape 3-Drawer Kingwood , France Ca 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful PAIR of antique Bedside Cabinets, having three drawers per cabinet and made from kingwood that has floral marquetry inlaid decoration and with marble tops, all in...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
