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 with a lot of character, depth, and storage. The chest features three drawers with ...
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Invite classic French elegance into your home with this Louis XV style fruit wood bombe chest of drawers from Paris, circa 1920. The antique commode shaped as a demilune (half moon) ...
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Bombe Chest of drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial bombe walnut chest of drawers, 18th century. With a 3 board top with molded front and side edges over 3 drawers with bronze drawer pulls and escutcheons, nicely p...
Brass
Italian Louis XV-Style Walnut Burl Wood Commode, Bombe’ Form, Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome bombe’ form commode in a burl wood case fitted with three drawers and accented with scrolled marquetry rising on curled feet.
Walnut
19th century Pair of Italian Walnut petite Bombé Commodes with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Italian Louis XV style walnut petite bombé commodes features for each piece a molded, shaped top over two serpentine drawers with slightly bowed sides. Two baroque style...
Brass
French Louis XV Style Fine Kingwood and Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Bombe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XV style kingwood veneer commode, the shaped marble top above a bombe case with ormolu bronze mounts, highly decorated throughout with marquetry inlay with two drawers, ...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Decorated Bombe Commodes
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Italian Louis XV style painted and gilt (gold leaf) decorated bombe chest of drawers with marble tops, circa 1930-1950. Each chest of drawers with a black and white marble to...
Marble
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An elegantly sophisticated French Provincial Louis XV style bombe chest of drawers commode. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, featuring a handsome dark...
Brass
French Louis XV Chinoiserie Commode with a Bombe Shape and Marble Top
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XV chinoiserie Commode. Having a Bombe form and white with gray and black veined marble top this finely crafted commode or dresser is simply stunning. The case with fine...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian Rococo Style 1900s Marble Top Bombé Commodes with Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Rococo style walnut and mahogany bombé commodes from circa 1900 with marble tops and bronze hardware. This exquisite pair of Rococo style bombé commodes, crafted around 190...
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Style Lattice Parquetry Bombe Commodes, Pair
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The parquetry lattice or diamond strap work continuing on the caddy-style tops make these commodes uniquely attractive. The design is in the Louis XV bombe taste with two drawers abo...
Bronze
Antique Louis XIV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Bombe Marble Top Side Commode c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Inquire About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Louis XIV Style Kingwood & Foliate Cast Ormolu Bombe Marble Top Side Comm...
Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Rococo Style Bombé Commodes with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style walnut bombé commodes from the mid 20th century, with two drawers, carved aprons and cabriole legs. Created in Italy during the midcentury period, each...
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Marble-Top Three-Drawer Nightstands Bombe Chests
Located in West Hartford, CT
Neoclassical marble-top three-drawer nightstands with the classic bombe body.
Marble
Charming French Provincial Carved Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This charming Louis XV style French bombe commode likely dates to the early 20th century. It features great form and color with beautiful panel carvings on all three sides and rests ...
Brass
Mid 20th Century Rococo Revival Bombe Kingwood Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Excellent quality commode by A.B Rococo Mobler. Beautifully bombe shaped marble top commode.
Ormolu
Italian Bombe Walnut-Veneered Bedside Chests Possibly by Poltromieri Rolando
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with shaped top above a bombé-form body fitted with 3 drawers all raised on cabriole supports; beauitful rich patina.
Walnut
Mid 20th century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Excellent quality commode by a.B rococo mobler. Beautifully bombe shaped marble top commode.
Marble
Mid 20th Century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Excellent quality commode by a.B rococo mobler. Beautifully bombe shaped marble top commode.
Mahogany
Italian Rococo Style Burl Walnut 3-Drawer Bombe-Form Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
All in a richly-patinated well-figured burl walnut veneer with serpentine top above a conforming bombe body fitted with three drawers; all raised on cabriole supports ending in bronz...
Walnut
Italian Olive Burl Bombe Chest with Serpentine Front and Cabriole Legs
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This vintage Italian olive burl bombe chest features a striking serpentine front and elegantly curved cabriole legs, reflecting classic Rococo-inspired Italian design. Crafted with r...
Hardwood, Burl
Italian Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers by Gabberts
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning chest of drawers by high quality American manufacturer Gabberts Design Studio and Fine Furniture. Crafted in luxurious Italian Louis XV taste, exceptionally executed, fe...
Brass
Red and Green Paint Decorated Chinoiserie French Louis XV Bombe Commode C1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic red and green chinoiserie painted commode. The complimentary colors add a bright and lively look that is rather unique for commodes of this form. The piece featur...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Carved and Painted Bombe Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master suite with this elegant pair of antique painted chests of drawers. Crafted in France, circa 1890, the commodes with bombe front and sides, stand on cabriole legs ov...
Oak
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Shapely Pair of Italian Rococo Style Bombe-Form Chests of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely and large pair of Italian rococo style bombe-form chests of drawers with cross-hatched marquetry; each with serpentine front above a bombe-form body fitted with two small d...
Swedish Rococo Period 1760s Painted Wood Bombé Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period painted wood bombé chest from the mid 18th century, with four drawers and faux marble top. Created in Sweden during the third quarter of the 18th century, thi...
Wood
Louis XV Ebonized Rosewood and Marble Top Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful Louis XV style bombe chest of drawers in ebonized rosewood with "Breche" marble top and intricately cast bronze hardware. Lustrous French polish.
Marble
Vintage French Ball and Claw Bombe Chests of Drawers - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage French Bombe chests of drawers. Beautiful textured finish in a chic pale green color. Lots of big chunky hardware. Great as chests, but would also be super ...
Wood
Petite Vintage Italian Bombe Italian Two Drawer Parquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 15 1/4 in W: 31 in D: 27 3/4 in This Vintage Italian Bombe Italian 2 Drawer Parquetry Chest of Drawers was made with quality in mind!
Metal
Fine Pair French Walnut Bombe Shape 2 Drawer Chests, circa 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine pair French walnut bombe shape 2 drawer chests, circa 1920s Figured Walnut, Each with Two drawers, cast brass knobs, Drawers lined with Fleur-de-lis design paper French Cabr...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Style Antique Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The bombe form of the commode with its swollen serpentine carcass lends a certain boldness to the powerful form.
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Quality Kingwood Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Shaped Secretaire Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality kingwood marquetry inlaid marble top bombe shaped secretaire chest having the original rouge marble top with a thumb moulded edge above four quality ...
Marble, Other
18’th-19th Century Swedish Period Rococo Bombé Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large Swedish Rococo period serpentine bombè chest of three drawers. Partly from the 18th century. Painted in a light green color, faux painted marble top with molded edge. Drawers w...
Wood
French Louis XV Style Widdicomb Painted & Gilt Bombe Chest 20th C
By John Widdicomb
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XV style bombe chest by Widdicomb offers shaped top over a case having three long drawers with continuous floral reserve, raised on cabriole legs terminating in acanth...
Wood
Beautiful Small French 1920s Bombe/Chest of Draw Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the "Contact Dealer" button to ask us, we might have it in our st...
Marble
18th Century Scarlet Later Japanned Anglo-Dutch Bombe 4 Drawers Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty Anglo-Dutch scarlet japanned bombe form 18th century four drawer chest with a serpentine top. This lovely piece rests on gilt animal paw front feet. The top features a folia...
Oak, Lacquer
Lovely Black Lacquered French Bombe Chest of Drawers with Silver Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely French black lacquered Bombe chest of drawers with silver metal hard wear A good looking decorative and well-made chest, it has the ...
Wood
Marble Top French Louis XV Bombe Commode with Bronze Mounts, Circa 1860
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Marble top. 4 dovetailed drawers. Metal hardware and accents. 32 1/2" h x 50 1/8" w x 25 3/4" d. Condition Finish loss. Oxidation. Minor chips on edges of marble. Scratches. Small ...
Walnut
Black Lacquer White Marble Top French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Beautiful painted ebonized black laqcuer case and nice white marble top. The piece measures 40 wide x 17 deep x 29 tall. Good used condition.
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry Commode With Marble Top and Ormolu
Located in Centennial, CO
A truly stunning antique French Louis XV style bombe marquetry commode with original statement marble. Marquetry veneer is comprised of a variety of woods. Bronze ormolu is original ...
Cherry, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Marble Top & Male Female Gilt Ormolu Mounts Bombe Commode
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a French Louis XV style marble top & matching male female gilt ormolu mounts serpentine bombe commode A...
Wood
1950's Swedish Kingwood and Mahogany Marble Top Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950s Swedish kingwood and mahogany marble top bombe chest of drawers. Good quality midcentury made rococo revival 3-drawer commode.
Brass
2 Antique French Louis XV Tulip Wood Marquetry Inlay Marble Bombe Commodes Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique 19th century French serpentine Louis XV style commodes. Made from tulip and rosewood with marquetry inlay, gilt bronze mounts and marble tops. Each commode features hand ...
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Painted Bombe Chest of Drawers from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
The fruitwood commode stands on scrolled feet over a scalloped apron, and features three bombe drawers across the front with raised panels and embellished with bronze handles.
Bronze
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Marquetry Bombe Chest With Ormolu Detail
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency chest of drawers. Beautiful floral marquetry detail with brass Ormolu detail. Fabulous stone top with beveled edge top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Stone, Brass
French Louis XV Style Marquetry and Bronze Bombe Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in West Hartford, CT
An exquisite Louis XV French parquetry inlaid marble topped bombe commode, with two spacious drawers and applied bronze ormolu mounts raised on tapered legs.
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Louis XV Style Faux Marble Distressed Painted Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A shabby chic vintage country French Provincial Louis XV style distressed painted bombe chest of drawers commode, 20th century, having a serpentine shaped faux marble top, curvacious...
Wood, Paint
Shapely Pair of Italian Rococo Style Bombe-Form Olivewood Two-Drawer Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely pair of Italian Rococo style bombe-form olivewood two-drawer chests with parquetry inlay; each warmly patinated olivewood chest with cross-hatch veneer.
Sizzling Hot Bright Coral and Gilt Chinoiserie Bombe Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stopper 1940s Italian bombe style large commode in a fantastic shade of bright coral having gilded chinoiserie decoration in relief, bronze hardware and mounts including cappe...
Bronze
Pair of John Widdicomb Walnut Bombe Louis XV Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of John Widdicomb walnut Bombe chest of drawers, Louis XV style. Manufactured in the mid 20th century.
Pair of Venetian Style Bombe Chests With Matching Wall Mirrors by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of Venetian style, generously proportioned bombe chests by Thomasviile, circa 1990s, with matching wall mirrors. The chests measure 38" high x 21" deep x 45.75" wide. Mirror...
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Marquetry Bombe Chest With Brass Ormolu Detail
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Bombe chest. Beautiful Marquetry detail with gorgeous brass Ormolu details. Stunning stone top with a beveled bull nose edge. Acquired from a Palm Beach es...
Stone, Brass
Large-Scaled Italian Rococo Style Olive Wood Bombe-Form Four-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely and large-scaled Italian rococo style olive wood bombe-form four-drawer chest; the serpentine top above a conforming curvaceous body fitted with 4 drawers above a deeply sc...
Pair of French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Marble Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very decorative pair of Walnut, Satinwood & Mahogany French Marquetry inlaid Bombe chests of drawers A very good looking and well made pair...
Walnut
Pair of French provincial Louis XV-Style Bombe’ walnut chest of drawers
Located in Houston, TX
This handsome pair of walnut cabinets in the louis XV style Makes a great presentation as a pair of bedside chests or As a pair in a family room or living area. They have a casual B...
Walnut
Antique French Louis XIV Parquetry, Marble & Figural Ormolu Bombe Chest, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV commode offers beveled marble top surmounting kingwood parquetry chest having two upper drawers over two lower long drawers, raised on splayed tapered leg...
Marble, Ormolu
Signed Chinoiserie Green Lacquer and Gold Bombe Chest by John Widdicomb Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning beautifully crafted chinoiserie two-drawer commode bombay chest by high-end maker John Widdicomb. Green lacquer finish with gold handpainted raised gilt decoration depicting...
Wood, Lacquer
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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