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Antique Bombay Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique Bombay chest! This piece dates to the late 18th century and has lovely
Category
1780s Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Hardwood
French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Bombay Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, late 19th century French Bombay chest in the Louis XV style.
The chest features
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers
By B. Altman and Company 1
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful miniature chest of drawers in the Chippendale Bombay styling. Terrific lines and
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Early 20th Century Spanish Chippendale Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Brass
19th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Dresser / Commode
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers / commode hand-made in the Netherlands in the mid 1800s using oak. The chest is
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XV Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers
France, Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers
France, Early 20th century
Painted
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 30.75 in W 37.75 in D 16 in
Yellow Bombay Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this charming
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Marble
Danish Rococo Period 19th Century Bombay Marquetry Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
of this bombay chest of three drawers.
Please refer to professional photos for clear understanding of
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Mid-19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 39.75 in D 19.25 in
Venetian Louis XIV Bombay Burl Walnut Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawer and two larger lower drawers with antique hardware. Chest has bombay front curving outward at
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Walnut
Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French two drawer chest of drawers with great color and silver colored ormolu.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Silver
Painted Bombay Commode
Located in Washington, DC
White painted two drawer Bombay Commode with original white paint and creamy greyish marble top.
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19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century French Provincial Bombay Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century, French provincial walnut 3-drawer bombay commode with cabriole legs and escargot feet
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Walnut
19th c. Dutch Painted Bombay Commode
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Dutch commode from the 19th century in original paint with a Bombé shape and scalloped top and sides.
Category
19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes, Italy 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your home decor with this exquisite Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes from Italy
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Early 1900s Italian Restauration Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Marble Top Ormolu Bombay Commodes, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian zebra wood three-drawer marble top Bombay commodes with inlaid fruit wood front
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1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Bombay Chest
A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish with claw feet.
Category
19th Century Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 43.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Early 20th C. Olive Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Commodes
Located in North Miami, FL
These rare olive wood veneer patchwork commodes in a waxed natural finish, provide ample storage with two large bottom drawers and 2 smaller upper drawers. The olive wood has been s...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Regency Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Olive
19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Louis XV style marble top, serpentine and bombay form chest. Marquetry commode with
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Style Bedside Cupboards
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An unusual pair of late 18th century style bombay front bedside chests in veneered walnut of a good
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Late 19th Century Maltese Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Walnut
Salesman's Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Dutch miniature bombay (bombe) style china cabinet/hutch/chest dates to the late 19th
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19th Century Dutch Antique Bombay Chest
Petite French Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nice sized Bombay chest with 2 large drawers below and 2 small drawers above
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19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest
Mid-19th Century French Marquetry and Ormolu Two-Drawer Chest Marble Top
Located in Seattle, WA
French marquetry inlaid Bombay chest with two large drawers.
Floral and diamond patterned
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1840s French Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Bombay Commode
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Marble-top three-drawer Bombay commode featuring all original antique brass pulls and marble top
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Chinoiserie Bombay Dresser
Located in So. Egremont, MA
A two drawer beautifully hand painted chest in green and gold
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Wood, Paint
Small 19th Century Italian Bombay Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small 19th Century red bombay Venetian commode with single door. Painted and carved. Italian.
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19th Century Italian Antique Bombay Chest
ON SALE Commode with Sink 18th Century French Walnut Bombe' Original Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
sink.)
(Also: chest of drawers, Bombay).
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 47 in D 22 in
Bombay Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a large Bombay chest of drawers, it’s been restored and repainted with milk paints “Light
Category
1880s Swedish Country Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Pine
Swedish Rococo Bombay Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
Swedish Rococo revival Bombay chest. This Swedish revival chest is covered overall in parquetry
Category
19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Bombay Chest
19th Century Danish Bombay Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
A spectacular Danish Bombay chest finished with an inky blue-black patina. The chest has a
Category
19th Century Danish Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Brass
Italian Louis XV-Style Venetian Burl Veneer Bombay Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Louis XV-style Bombay chest is made of wood covered in burl veneers in a beautiful golden
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Bombay chest hand-made in the Netherlands in the late 1800s using oak. This is an absolutely
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Oak
Antique Blue Painted Venetian Rococo Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
cabriolet legs of this remarkable chest of drawers. Restored, this commode is ready to be placed and enjoyed
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Wood
Black Painted Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1850
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the bombay curves and feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this dramatic chest of
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique French Louis XV Marble-Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers
France, early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 34.25 in W 46.25 in L 34.25 in
Lovely French Vintage Bombay style Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very fine decorative inlay bombay chest of drawers, cream and shades of brown and gold beveled
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19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest
19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Chest of Drawers
Located in San Marino, CA
A Swedish Rococo Revival Bombay chest. This Rococo Revival chest is covered overall in parquetry
Category
19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Dutch Hand-Painted Bombay Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Dutch bombay chest built in the mid to late 1700s using oak. This is a beautiful, small piece that
Category
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Oak
Swedish Roccoo Style Chest of Drawers
Located in San Marino, CA
A Swedish Rococo revival Bombay chest. This Rococo Revival chest is covered overall in parquetry
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bombay Chest
Bombay Italian Commode, Chest Dresser Paint Decorated, 18th-19th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bombay Italian commode, chest or dresser paint decorated from the late 18th-19th century. This
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Wood
18th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Bombay/Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Small bombe chest hand-built in Holland in the late 1700s using oak. This is a gorgeous little guy
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Oak
Spectacular Dutch Bombay Commode.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular 19th century Dutch/English commode of bombay form. Very chic silverleaf finish
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19th Century English Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Wood
19th Century Venetian Bombay Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
A beautiful 19th century Italian Venetian bombay commode with three drawers over three drawers
Category
1880s Italian Rococo Antique Bombay Chest
Fine, Early 1800s, French, Bombay Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking, four drawer, serpentine, Bombay style, French Provencale commode in walnut. Sides
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Early 19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Bombay Commode
Located in Martlesham, GB
An unusual and rare 18th century French walnut Bombay commode, the thumb moulded edge above two
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1770s French Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Bombay Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine Louis XV marble-top bombé inlaid commode with bronze hardware. There are two drawers and each inlaid with floral design. The commode is inlaid on each side of the commode and...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Fine, circa 1830, Bombay, Marble-Top Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-over-two, solid walnut, Bombay style commode from Naples. Chocolate marble top is original to
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1830s Italian Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish rococo period commode with detailed marquetry throughout.
It is the Bombay curves and
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Brass
Italian Green and Gold Painted Bombay Commode, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wood painted gold gilt Bombay commode decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers throughout
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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Brass
French Inlaid Bombay Commode with Marble Top C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome French Inlaid Bombay Commode.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bombay Chest
French White Washed Oak Dresser of Bombay Shape, 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French white washed oak dresser of Bombay shape, 4 drawers, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Bombay Commode with Bronze Mounts and Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
French 19th century Bombay commode with 19th century bronze mounts and inlay throughout and
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Bombay Chest
Antique Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Bombay Small Dresser Walnut Burl
Located in Encinitas, CA
Lovely and striking commode of carved walnut solids, gorgeous burled veneers and inlays, featuring two upper small drawers and two larger lower drawers with fancy bronze hardware, ea...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Walnut
H 30.75 in W 39 in D 19 in
18th Century Dutch Bombay Baroque Linen Press
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
An 18th century Dutch baroque linen press or cabinet. Mahogany veneer on oak.
Bombay shaped chest
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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Dutch Linen Press in Bombay Form
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible color on this 18th century mahogany Dutch linen press (or armoire). Base is a Bombay
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18th Century Dutch Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Flint & Horner Carved Mahogany and Bronze Bombe High Chest with Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Flint and Horner mahogany Bombay high chest features three drawers over four long drawers
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Bronze
H 77 in W 39 in D 26 in
Pine Bombay Chest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid pine Bombay chest of drawers made in 90’s in the modernized style of Baroque. It has been
Category
16th Century American Baroque Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Pine
French Marble-Top Inlaid Bombay Chest with Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice French marble-top inlaid Bombay chest. The chest has two large drawers that
Category
1920s Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Japanese Chinoiserie Black Painted Two Draw Small Bombay Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Japanese chinoiserie black painted two draw small Bombay chest. Great size 20" wide by 14" deep and
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Late 19th Century English Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Wood
19th C. French Painted Bombay Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. French Louis XV style commode. The original green painted and parcel gilt finish depicts bows and ribbon throughout. The Commode has five drawers with plenty of storage space...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Wood
Early 18th Century Dutch Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
bombay-shaped base. All retain the original chased brass hardware. Made in Holland, circa 1740.
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Bombay Chest
Materials
Brass
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Antique Bombay Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique bombay chest available at 1stDibs. An antique bombay chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique bombay chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bombay chest, designed in the Louis XV, Baroque or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Antique Bombay Chest?
Prices for an antique bombay chest start at $1,250 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $4,800.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Antique Bombay Chest
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
- Why is it called a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
- What are Bombay chests used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
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