Bombe Commode
$1,899
Bombe Commode
Located in London, England
French bombe commode in walnut with carved drawer fronts and original brass handles. Circa 1950
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
$1,899
Bombe Commode
Located in London, England
French bombe commode in walnut with carved drawer fronts and original brass handles. Circa 1950
Walnut
Louis XV Style Marquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Louis XV style rococo marquetry bombe commode with Sienna Marble top, floral and leaf
Siena Marble, Metal
$8,081Sale Price|23% Off
Late 18th Century Walnut Bombé Commode
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century three drawer walnut bombé commode, with steel handles and escutcheons
Walnut
French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style This attractive French Bombe Commode features a stunning free
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine 18th Century Polychrome-Painted Serpentine Bombe Commode, originating in Italy during the
Paint
$14,654 / set
Pair of 20th Century Italian Bombe Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of 20th Century Italian Bombe commodes featuring a display of burr walnut boxwood and
Marble
20th-Century Italian Olivewood Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Miami, FL
20th-Century Italian Olive-wood Bombe Commode Chest Offered for sale is an elegant 20th century
Brass
Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Kingwood Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode, 20th century, the
Marble, Metal
$1,800Sale Price|23% Off
Louis XV Style Painted Kingwood Bombe Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Marble Top Gilt Metal Mounted and Paint-Decorated Kingwood Bombe Commode, 20th
Kingwood
Louis XV Style Walnut Marquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Walnut Marquetry Bombe Commode, 19th century, with breccia pernice serpentine marble
Breccia Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Walnut Bombe' Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Italian Walnut Bombe' Commode is a stunning piece of antique furniture. Crafted
Walnut
French Bombe Commode Creme Peinte And Parcel Gilt
Located in Manhasset, NY
French bombe commode, creme peinte and parcel-gilt, the shaped top over a conforming case fitted
Wood
$18,375Sale Price|25% Off
Stunning 18th C. Italian Rococo Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th C. Italian Rococo bombe commode with marble top, walnut with burr veneer, finely crafted and
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous quality 20th Century French Louis XV style bombe commode. Made in Kingwood, having three
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French marble top bombe commode with an amazing original rouge marble top. This
Marble
Mid century rococo revival fossil marble bombe commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century rococo revival fossil marble bombe commode circa 1960. Excellent quality commode by
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XV-Style Bombe Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century French Louis XV-style Bombe Commode The book matched veneered chest with
Bronze
$3,643Sale Price|32% Off
Magnificent 19th Century Marble-Top Bombe Commode from France
Located in Sofia, BG
Magnificent 19th century marble-top two-drawer bombe commode from Paris, circa 1880. This commode
Walnut
French Late 19th Century Louis XV Bombé Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant kingwood and rosewood Louis XV Bombé commode made in France in the late 19th Century
Marble, Bronze
Mid century mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century kingwood and mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers, circa 1950. Good quality
Marble
Swedish Rococo Parquetry Bombe Commode, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent three-drawer bombe commode dates to the mid-18th century and exemplifies the
Brass
1900s Vintage/ Antique Venetian, Parcel Gilt, Painted-Decorated Bombe Commode!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1900s Vintage/ Antique Venetian, Parcel Gilt, Painted-Decorated Bombe Commode! Bombe
Wood, Paint
Antique French "P. H. Remon, Paris" Gold Bronze, Marble & Mahogany Bombe Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French finest quality mahogany and gold bronze marble-top Bombe commode, signed "P. H
Marble, Bronze
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Beautifully Inlaid French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French bombe commode is a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship, richly decorated
Marble, Bronze
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Faux Marble Painted Florentine Bombe Commode Dresser Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Italian Florentine bombe commode dresser buffet is a striking example of hand-painted
Fruitwood
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode, Chest of Drawers. Item features Original
Wood, Paint
18th C. French Louis XV Bombé Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisitely beautiful French Louis XV carved-wood bombé commode, or chest of drawers, from the
Wood
19th C. Lombard Italian Rococo Marquetry Kingwood and Tulipwood Bombé Commode
Located in Germantown, MD
, Tulipwood and Satinwood Bombé Commode in great antique condition. Three drawers with French style pulls
Kingwood, Tulipwood, Hardwood, Satinwood
French Provincial Louis XV Country Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial Louis XV Country Style Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser. Item features
Cherry
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombé Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
bombé commode with finely detailed cast bronze ormolu mounts and a beautifully figured cream-colored
Kingwood
A Stunning Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Bombe Commode, French Mid 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Stunning Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Bombe Commode, French Mid 18th Century Height: 88 cm
Walnut
18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Tarry Town, NY
widest point. The bombe commode’s elegant curves and intricate details make it a standout feature in any
Brass
Louis XV Bombe Commode Chest Drawers Inlay 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A striking French Louis XV style bombe commode, richly decorated with marquetry inlays and ornate
Giltwood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Style Bombe Commodes
Located in London, GB
This pair of Italian bombe commodes have the classic voluptuous, curvy silhouette and were
Walnut
Reproduction French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Bombe Commode Dresser Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reproduction French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Bombe Commode Dresser Chest. Item features a
Marble
French Miniature Bombé Commode in Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th-century miniature bombé commode, shaped with the same sweeping curves and sculpted
Brass
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Ormolu, Marble & Satinwood Inlaid Bombe Commode 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
20thC Measures - 32.75"H x 48"W x 19"d A striking Louis XIV style bombe commode crafted in the 20th
Marble, Ormolu
$9,007Sale Price|40% Off
19th Century French Kingwood Bombe Commode with Marble Top in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French kingwood bombe commode with red marble top in Louis XV style, with scrolling
Kingwood
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Inlay & Bronze Bombe Commode Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Inlay & Bronze Ormolu Bombe Commode Dresser. Item
Marble
Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Walnut 2 Drawer Chest Italian Small Bombe Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Walnut 2 Drawer Chest Italian Small Bombe Commode. Item features
Walnut
Small Italian Jewelry Chest Burl Olive Wood French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Italian Jewelry Chest, Burl Olive Wood French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode. Item features
Wood, Burl
$1,440Sale Price|50% Off
Louis XV Style Bombé Commode Wrapped in Olive Green Faux Snakeskin
By Maitland Smith
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish Louis XV style Bombé commode or console that is wrapped in olive green faux snakeskin
Fabric
Vintage Swedish Painted Bombe Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Swedish painted bombe commode with faux marble top is a wonderful example of meticulous
Pine
Italian Walnut Bombe' Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century Italian walnut bombe' form large scale commode. Italian walnut bombe-form
Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Figural Walnut Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest Ormolu
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 20th century French Louis XV style Bombe Commode. Made from walnut with a shapely form
Marble
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest with Bronze Figures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest with Bronze Figures. Item features
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
Marble, Bronze
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Polychrome Paint Decorated Venetian Rococo Bombe Commode C1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This extraordinary Venetian Rococo bombe commode, dating to circa 1870, is a true masterpiece of
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers TLC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers. Item features
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top This vintage Louis
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Parquetry Bombé Commode by François Linke, Circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A superb Louis XV style bombé commode by François Linke, signed “F. Linke,” with mounts stamped “FL
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Louis XV–Style Painted Bombe Commodes with Carved Rococo Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully decorative pair of Louis XV–style bombe commodes, richly carved and finished in an
Wood, Paint
Antique Italian Olive Wood Veneer Bombe Commodes/Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Antique Italian Olive Wood Veneer Bombe Commodes/Nightstands with elegant bombe silhouettes
Wood
$49,850Sale Price|33% Off
Fine French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bombe Commode Manner of François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
marquetry and finely chased ormolu-mounted two-drawer bombé commode, in the manner of François Linke (1855
Marble, Bronze
19th C. Louis XV Style Bombe Commode / Dresser, Marble Top, Marquetry Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
A nicely proportioned 19th century French Louis XV style bombe commode, featuring elegantly curved
Ormolu
Moorish Style Inlaid Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Camel bone and mother of pearl inlaid three drawer commode with ball turned pulls and geometric
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Diminutive Italian Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A diminutive walnut bombe chest made in Italy, mid 20th century. The figurative grain with three
Walnut
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.
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