Pretty Pair of French Style Painted Bombe Chests
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of French style bombe chests having two large drawers for storage and hand-painted in antique ivory with soft floral accents with outer edges decorated with a silver overlay. Gr...
19th Century Italian Antique Bombe Louis XV Style Venetian Commode
Located in Encinitas, CA
This bombe style Venetian book matched walnut veneer bombe three drawer commode is a splendid piece that will add a wonderful visual appeal to any space it is added to.
Walnut
Louis XV Rosewood Marquetry Bombé Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning work of craftsmanship, this French antique Louis XV style bombé chest boasts beautiful patterns of rosewood marquetry on all three sides and three dovetailed drawers, ador...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Marble-Top Bombe Chests
Located in London, GB
This pair of antique French style marble-top chests have a great look and are also very versatile. They would work well as bedside chests or as lamp, side tables. The original marble...
Kingwood, Giltwood
Pair of Louis XV Style Silver Leaf Bombe Commodes Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of original silver leaf decorated bombe commodes. Each Louis XV Style feet leading to a carved under carraige having a bombe body of two over two drawers. Fine watler gilt decor...
20th century French Bombe chest with Red marble
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning quality 20th century French bombe chest. The overall condition is superb with a very clean original finish to the body and the marble. The diamond details all over...
Marble
20th Century Marble Top Bombe Chest, Dark Green
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning quality 20th century French bombe chest. The overall condition is superb with a very clean original finish the body and the marble. The diamond details all over th...
Marble
20th Century French Bombe Chest with Green Marble
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning quality 20th century French bombe chest. The overall condition is superb with a very clean original finish the the body and the marble. The diamond details all ove...
Marble
20th Century French Marble Topped Bombe Chest, Grey
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning quality 20th century French bombe chest. The overall condition is superb with a very clean original finish the the body and the marble. The diamond details all ove...
Marble
Neoclassical Marble-Top Three-Drawer Nightstand Bombe Chest
Located in West Hartford, CT
Neoclassical marble-top three-drawer nightstand with the classic bombe body.
Marble
Antique Parquetry Italian Bombe Two Drawer Olive Wood Commode C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Inquire About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Parquetry Italian Bombe Two Drawer Olive Wood Commode C1890 Measures- 26...
Wood
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombe Three Drawer Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully designed French bombe commode or dresser. The marble top and teh case are in good condition. The piece measures 34 tall x 36 wide x 19 inches deep.
Kingwood
Antique Italian Olive Wood & Ormolu Two Drawer Bombe Commode C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian commode offers olive wood construction in bombe form with two drawers over shaped skirt, raised on cabriole legs; foliate cast ormolu mounts; c1930 Measures - 29"...
Olive
19th Century Italian Venetian Cream Floral Painted Bombe Sideboard - Commode
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An exceptional 19th century Italian - venetian original painted bombe sideboard - Commode. Displaying a simulated marble top above six floral decorated serpentine drawers, raised on ...
Paint
Italian Artigiani Trentini Baroque Revival Style Burl Veneer Bombe Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Baroque Revival style burl wood veneer bombé commode, serpentine top over three conforming drawers, raised on four carved cabriole legs, "Made in Italy" stamped underside, wi...
Burl
19th Century Italian Burled Wood Bombe' Commode with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
Italian burled wood bombe' commode with lovely marble top. The marble has swirls of color that are in shades of beige, cream and touches of peach or tangerine. A beautiful pattern ...
Wood
Fine French Louis XV Style Inlaid Bombe Marble Topped Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine quality antique French rosewood and kingwood floral marquetry inlaid pink marble topped bombe commode in the Louis XV Manner dating to circa 1910-1920. This very well execute...
Kingwood, Rosewood
Pair Henredon Gold Toned Silver Leaf Bombe Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in Chicago, IL
Possibly a Dorothy Draper design for Henredon, these bombe' two drawer commodes are finished in a distressed gold toned silver leaf with carved apron and legs. The U shaped drop pull...
Silver Leaf, Brass
Opulent Pair of Italian Marquetry Bombe Commodes w/Marble Tops
Located in Highwood, IL
Opulent pair of vintage Italian bombe style commodes with marble tops and ormolu trim. A perfect size, these might be utilized as nightstands, as petite consoles in the foyer, or as ...
Pair Henredon Gold Toned Silver Leaf Bombe Two-Drawer Commodes
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Possibly a Dorothy Draper design for Henredon, these bombe' two drawer commodes are finished in a distressed gold toned silver leaf with carved apron and legs. The U shaped drop pull...
Silver Leaf, Brass
Fancy Pair of Vintage Unrestored Bombe Style Commodes (as-is)
Located in Highwood, IL
Magnificent pair of vintage bombe shaped 3 drawer commodes with abundant ormolu trimmings and marble tops, too. We are selling this pair as they sit, our shop is just too busy to res...
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XV Period Bombe Commode in Walnut, c. 1750 France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XV Period Bombe-form commode in Walnut, dating from the mid-18th century, and French in Origin. The graceful body with serpentine front profile & sides, and with...
Pair of Period 18th Century Bombe Commodes or Large Nightstands
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 18th century (possibly early 19th century) bombe commodes or large nightstands. These spectacular two-drawer commodes having the finest inlays and mounts would / could possib...
Pair of Petite Italian Marquetry Bombe Commodes w/Marble Tops
Located in Highwood, IL
Opulent pair of petite vintage Italian bombe style commodes with marble tops and ormolu trim. A perfect size, these might be utilized as nightstands, as petite consoles in the foyer,...
Mahogany
20th Century Carved and Painted Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century carved and painted Louis XV style bombe commode Painted in our oyster white finish, with subtle distressed edges, and antique glazed patina. The 2 drawers are finish wi...
Wood
Charming 18th Century French Provincial Carved Walnut Bombe Commode Tombeau
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Retaining its original Rococo bronze hardware this Commode Tombeau features a well proportioned bombe form with two short drawers, centering a carved cartouche with initials, above t...
Bronze
Antique French Inlaid Kingwood & Rosewood, Marble & Ormolu Bombe Commode c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI style bombe commode offers shaped and beveled marble top over kingwood and rosewood three drawer base having marquetry decoration throughout, cast foliate...
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Marble Top Bombe Commode Owned by Lilly Langtree
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French marble top bombe commode owned by Lilly Langtree. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1850’s period.
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Sculptural Olive Wood Parquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This sumptuous Italian olive wood bombe commode features a banded inlaid top above two frieze drawers and two long drawers resting on a scalloped apron and shaped cabriole legs. The ...
Bronze
Sold|$8,900 / set
Pair of Commodes, 19th Century French Marble Top Marquetry Bombe
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French marble-top marquetry bombe commodes is a truly spectacular and rare find! Master craftsmen created the undulating naturalistic form of the casework, with ...
Siena Marble, Bronze
Burr Elm 18th Century French Louis XV Bombe Shaped Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A finely shaped, rare burr and figured elm French Louis XV commode dating to the mid-18th century, of good color. French, circa 1750-1760. Of excellent proportions having a hig...
Elm, Oak
Sold|$8,500 / set
Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Bombe Chests
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
These chests are beautiful and difficult to find. They are high drama. They have brass inlay, brass trimmed hardware. These would look beautiful banking a doorway, a fireplace or as ...
Marble, Brass
French Louis XV Bombe Commode in Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Casteren, NL
A French dresser from the early 20th century veneered with mahogany The dresser or commode has a beautifully curved (bombe) front with three drawers. The mahogany veneer is made in c...
Marble, Brass
Sold|$1,894
Super French Marquetry Commode Chest Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful small size French bombe shaped commode chest of three drawers, marquetry panels to the sides and drawers fronts, ormolu mounts and handles, and a superb rouge marble. in...
Tulipwood
Pair of French Commodes bombe' form with elaborate bronze mounts
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French commodes with bronze dore mounts cross match kingwood veneers Pale cream marble
Wood
Maitland Smith Attributed Painted Chinoiserie Bombe Louis XV Style Commode
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
I have had this commode before a few times and it was made by Maitland Smith. This is not labeled but we can attribute the commode based on our experience with this particular model....
Bronze
Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a shaped rectangular top with elaborate floral inlay over a conforming case with four drawers ending on scroll feet. Very nice floral marquetry overall with subtle gently faded ...
Boxwood, Mahogany, Walnut
Sold|$2,648 / item
Antique Chest of Drawers French Bombe Louis XV Style
Located in Buxton, GB
Fabulous Large Bombe Chest of Drawers French Baroque Style Bombe Chest of Drawers Vintage allow for signs of age and use Natural Wood Fruit Wood Veneer Geometric Patterns G...
Marble, Bronze
Pair 19th Century Antique Italian Burlwood Bombe Commodes Ormolu Green Marble
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of late 19th century antique Italian bombe shaped Rococo ormolu & marble topped commodes, circa 1890.
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Style French Louis XV Bombé Commode in Painted Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Style French Louis XV Bombé Commode in Painted Finish A beautifully contoured French Louis XV-style bombé commode, likely late 19th to early 20th century, with a warm, ...
Wood, Paint
Antique Italian Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Italian antique Louis XV style olive wood bombe chest of drawers with brass drawer pulls, circa 1900.
Olive
Sold|$2,648 / set
Pair of Italian Mezza Luna Inlaid Marquetry Olivewood Bombe Commodes
Located in Torquay, GB
Pair of midcentury Italian Olivewood marquetry cabinets. Beautiful matching set of Hollywood Regency mezza Luna bombe cabinets. Offered here in original and fine condition. Solid oli...
Wood, Burl, Olive
Fine Quality Paint Decorated Italian Venetian Bombe Commode or Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly painted and crafted Italian-made Venetian decorated commode or dresser. The dresser features some of the finest paint decorating we've seen in a long time. The edg...
Walnut
Antique French Kingwood and Ormolu Bombe Marble-Top Commode, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French bombe commode offers shaped and beveled marble top surmounting serpentine form kingwood chest having two bookmatched long drawers with cast foliate ormolu mounts an...
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage French Louis XVI Inlaid Kingwood, Marble and Ormolu Bombe Commode
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage French Louis XVI style commode features shaped and beveled marble top surmounting kingwood two-drawer chest in bombe form having bookmatched and floral inlay with cast bron...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Mid-Century Baroque Revival Carved Beechwood Bombe Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern hand carved beechwood bombe chest of drawers made in Italy during the 1950s, with carved details and original elaborate hardware, in very good vintage cond...
Bronze
Antique 19th C Swedish Bombe Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
A stunning Swedish 19th century walnut bombe shaped chest of drawers with ormolu mounts. Of fantastic colour and design this antique Swedish chest of drawers dates to circa 1860 havi...
Walnut
Bombe Marble-Top Bronze Mounted Commode / Dresser in a Tortoise Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Bombe marble-top bronze mounted commode dresser in a tortoise finish. A custom quality tortoise veneer large and impressive commode or dresser having a bombe form with bronze mounts ...
Marble
Pair of French Bombe Chests attrib. to Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare pair of French Rococo style Bombe chests by Maison Jansen, early 1900s, each with serpentine top over a conforming case fitted with two drawers, silver-leafed with all original ...
Wood
Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Striped Bombe Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the epitome of American sophistication with the Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Striped Bombe Chest of Drawers. This exquisite piece seamlessly marries classic...
Brass
Sold|$2,025 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style Bombe Crackle Finish Commodes or Nightstands
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large Louis XV style bombe crackle finish commodes. Fine custom quality pair of bombe shaped commodes each having two small drawers above two large drawers all with bronze dr...
Pair Foral Painted White Decorated Gustavian Style Bombe Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Walnut
Remarkable Italian Style Bombe Chest w/Ormolu & Marble Top
Located in Highwood, IL
Outrageous vintage Italian style 2 drawer bombe commode with marquetry, ormolu accents, and an amazing marble top to boot.
Mahogany, Satinwood
George III and Later Mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III and Later Mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers with Dressing Mirror Hidden in the Top, having Bowed Front, Sides and Back, Brass Fittings and lion Mask Handles all on Bracket F...
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Bombe Chest, Veneered in Burr Walnut
Located in London, Park Royal
Late 19th century Bombe shaped chest of drawers, veneered in burr walnut with beveled Italian marble top and original bronze fittings. This pieces was made by Enrico Premoli (Napoli,...
Marble
Sold|$2,400 / set
Hollywood Regency Bombe Gold Gilt Bedside Stands or Commodes a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Hollywood Regency bombe gold gilt bedside stands or commodes. A pair of stunning bombe form commodes, nightstands or end tables. Each comprising three drawers with gold gilt metal pu...
Wood, Paint
Painted Louis XV Style Commode Bombe with Ormolu and Marble Top
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style commode bombe with bronze ornaments and marble top. Elegant and fluid.
Marble
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.
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
A bombe chest cost depends on its size, age, designer, location, condition and other factors. If the piece is in relatively good condition, it may cost anywhere between $300 and $3,000.
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