Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960. Rococo revival chest of
Brass
$1,945
H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 16.25 in
Small French Inlaid Marquetry Bombe Chest with Fossil Limestone Top
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning vintage French Bombe chest of drawers of small proportions. Beautiful Satin wood with
Limestone
$895
H 20.5 in W 20 in D 11 in
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
$1,300
H 28 in W 34 in D 14 in
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
$15,500 / set
H 23.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Exquisite Pair of Bombe Small Chests by Bert England for Widdicomb, circa 1965
By John Widdicomb, Bert England
Located in Atlanta, GA
bombe small chests from a difficult to find series by Bert England for John Widdicomb. Stunning mahogany
Brass
$2,100Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 24 in W 20 in D 12 in
Pair of Antique French European Tapestry Nightstands
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Antique pair of petite bombe nightstands or small chests. Clad in a beautiful tapestry fabric
Tapestry, Wood
Small Bleached Oak Bombe Chest
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a very nice small bombe chest that dates to the late 1800s-early 1900s. It has three
Oak
Small Antique Dutch Bombe Commode
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very sweet, this smaller-sized chest would serve in lots of places, from a nightstand to an end
Wood
Baker Furniture Solid Oak Three-Drawer Louis XV Style Bombe Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Geneva, IL
Elegant small scale Bombe chest by Baker Furniture. Solid oak, with a shaped top over a
Oak
Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small Bombe chest of drawers- to be restored in designer's choice of paint colors.
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
Oak
Small Italian Three Drawer Bombe Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walnut and walnut burl veneer petite three drawer Italian bombe chest.
Walnut
Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960. Rococo revival chest of
Walnut
Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960. Rococo revival chest of
Brass
1950s Small Mulberry Bombe Shaped Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
ornate brass swag handles and escutheons. Bombe shape. Standing on carved front feet. Minor surface
Walnut
Mid 20th Century Small Mulberry Bombe Shaped Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960. Rococo revival chest of
Brass
Beautiful Small French 1920s Bombe/Chest of Draw Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful small French bombe chest, made with walnut inlay, the ornaments are made of bronze.
Marble
Sold
H 22 in W 22.5 in L 22 in
Vintage Italian Marble Top Small French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian marble top small French Louis XV style bombe commode chest. Item includes a marble
Marble
Sold
H 32.25 in W 20.5 in D 15 in
Small Ornate Ormolu Mounted French Louis XVI Style Bombé Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely Bombé French Louis VXI style chest mounted in ornate bronze ormolu. Beautiful satin cut
Bronze
Small 18th Century Bombe Commode
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
18th century painted Bombe Commode, possibly a base section to a linen press. Later Pale blue grey
Sold
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 16.15 in
Antique Oak Small Chest of Drawers Classic French Bombe Style, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Of Classic French 'Bombe' style Delightfully dressed with original quality cast handles bearing
Oak
Fine quality walnut inlaid small bombe commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality walnut inlaid bombe commode of small proportions circa 1970. Good example of a 18th
Walnut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Small Bombe Commodes
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of serpentine small bombe cabinets. An elegant design, lovely antique nightstands
Walnut
Vintage Italian Olive Wood Miniature Bombe Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage small four drawer bombe chest featuring Louis XV styling with olive wood and brass drawer
Hardwood, Olive
Fine Quality Walnut Inlaid Bombe Commode of Small Proportions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality walnut inlaid bombe commode of small proportions, circa 1970. Good example of a
Walnut
Small Antique Dutch Baroque Style 18th Century Bombe Commode
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Dutch Baroque style commode or chest of drawers. Small proportions. Burl walnut
Walnut, Burl
Sold
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 16 in
Reproduction French Louis XV Marble Top Burlwood Bombe Commode Nightstand Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reproduction French Louis XV style marble top burlwood small bombe commode nightstand chest. Item
Marble
Sold
H 29 in W 25 in D 14.5 in
Pair Antique French Bombe Commodes Chests Burlwood with Slate Marbled Tops
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Slate-Top Antique French Bombe style Chests
Slate, Brass
Sold
H 34.45 in W 31.7 in D 17.92 in
18th Century Small Louis XV Marquetry Bombé Shaped Commode or Sauteuse
By Pierre Roussel (1723-1782)
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century Louis XV small Marquetry bombé shaped commode or sauteuse in the manner of Pierre
Bronze
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
Tulipwood
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 15 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Bombe Commodes Nightstands with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your bedroom with this elegant pair of antique fruitwood chests. The small, bombe chest of
Marble
Small Bombé Burlwood Two-Drawer Chest Of Drawers, Northern Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Miniature Rococo style bombé commode with two drawers and with the original brass handware.
Brass
Rich Italian Small Bird's-Eye Maple Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous small bird's-eye maple commode from Italy having a Bombay curvy silhouette, 3 drawers
Birdseye Maple
Baker Furniture Pair of Small Mahogany Dressers Nightstands Bombe Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Gorgeous pair of Baker Furniture mahogany nightstands with three drawers and brass hardware.
Mahogany
Sold
H 25 in W 25 in D 15 in
Pair of Small Italian Florentine Green Painted Bombe Commodes Chests Nightstands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the face, sides, and tops. Chests further feature an attractive curved bombe form and three drawers
Sold
H 19.5 in W 19.5 in D 11 in
Small Miniature Italian Burl Olive Wood Bombe Commode Jewelry Chest B. Altman
By B. Altman and Company 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small miniature Italian burl olive wood Bombe Commode jewelry chest B. Altman. Item features
Wood, Burl
Small Antique Whitewashed Dutch Bombe Commode, Circa 1780
Located in Dallas, TX
A very unique small chest of drawers, hand-carved in the Netherlands, circa 1780, the wood has been
Metal, Iron
Sold
H 31 in W 33 in D 17 in
Antique Pair French Bombe Commodes Chest of Drawers Marble Tops Brass Ormulu
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Marble-Top Antique French Bombe style Chests
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 27 in W 25 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Small Italian Florentine Yellow Floral Painted Bombe Commode Side Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sides, and tops. Chests further feature an attractive curved bombe form and two swing cabinet doors each
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 30.32 in W 24.02 in D 17.72 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Bedside Table or Small Commode in Yellow Ochre
Located in London, Park Royal
An early to mid-20th century French, Louis XV style, 'bombe' bedside table/small chest with its
Marble
Small Louis XV style marquetry bombe chest
Located in Vancouver, BC
A small bombe chest; the overall carcass venerred in kingwood and amaranth, one long drawer over
Marble, Ormolu
Early Small Dutch Bombe Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
Fabulous Dutch bombe chest. Small in size, but grand in presence. This three drawer bureau is made
Oak
C 1930s Small Italian Painted Bombe Chest
Located in Summerland, CA
Small but charming Italian painted chest in gilt and teal blue. Drawer with cabinet below. Four
Small Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Revival Bombe Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Italian Walnut Burl Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Revival Bombe Commode.
Wood
Small French Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
This is a small French antique bombe commode in figured walnut with inlays and rosewood banding
Walnut
PAIR OF SMALL ITALIAN BOMBE COMMODES
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of late 19th c early 20th century bombe form painted and gilt marble topped commodes. Perfect
Marble
18th century walnut louis XV french commode chest bombe carved
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
very nice small french commode chest bombe and carved in walnut 18th century louis XV with four
Walnut
French Bombe Shaped Chest of Drawer
Located in Staffordshire, GB
A small Bombe shaped French Chest of Drawers each Rosewood drawer front is inlaid with scroll work
Rosewood
Small Sculptural Dutch Bombé Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
A small, sculptural 18th century Dutch bombé chest of drawers, in ebonized finish, the drawers
Wood, Fabric
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 34.25 in D 17.75 in
Louis XV Style Country French Commode Chest of Drawers Server Cabinet Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Louis XV style Country French commode chest of drawers is a fine example of traditional provincial craftsmanship with timeless charm and versatile function. Crafted in richly to...
Walnut
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 shapely drawers and brass handles with a recent French Polish. Perfect accent piece 2...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Nightstand ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV walnut nightstand ~ end table is remarkable in that it's carved on all four sides with wonderful Rococo motifs, making it a good choice for a seating gro...
Walnut
$1,396Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 38.5 in D 22 in
Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy from the early 20th century. Hand-crafted fine quality craftsmanship, detailing, a...
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
$3,975
H 29.14 in W 31.89 in D 15.75 in
20th Century French Louis XV Marble-Top Bombe Chest or Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine Louis XV two-drawer commode with Breche d’Alep marble conforming top in shades of pink and grey with molded edge and notched corners, all with rosewood and tulipwood crossband...
Marble, Bronze
$3,195
H 30.25 in W 40 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Olive Commode in Louis XV Style
Located in Southampton, NJ
Oyster Burl Olive Commode Bombe Chest with striking wood grains, banded top, inlay details & two generously sized drawers. A substantial well made chest. Original tag, Italy, mid 20t...
Bronze
Italian Louis XV-Style Bombe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Burled wood in a soft warm hue makes this piece exceptional The graceful curves of this bombe form add to the Beauty of this commode. Scroll work design in a marquetry Inlay fur...
Walnut
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode or Chest
Located in Rochester, NY
Italian olive wood four drawer commode, mid 20th century.
Olive
$12,995
H 34.5 in W 55 in D 24 in
Fine Quality Inlaid French Mixed Woods Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
By Maison Krieger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style commode showcases the artistry and refinement of 19th-century craftsmanship, beautifully combining elegance with function. The bombe-shaped cabin...
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Walnut
$1,350
H 35 in W 50 in D 18.5 in
Karges French Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Wood Dry Bar Rolling Buffet Cabinet
By Karges Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Karges French Louis XV Style Carved Burl Mahogany Wood Dry Bar Rolling Buffet Cabinet. Item features a finished back, rolling casters, finely carved details, double lift top with bla...
Mahogany
$3,200
H 36 in W 35.25 in D 17.5 in
French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C
Located in Houston, TX
Rouge marble top commode/chest of drawers having three drawers. Intricate floral marquetry inlay in Satinwood and tulipwood. Bronze mounts on front corner and at center bottom. Sabo...
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 47.5 in D 22.5 in
Fantastic Original Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Demilune Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic original satinwood Adams paint decorated demilune commode dresser is a striking example of neoclassical craftsmanship and refined artistry. Featuring the iconic demi-l...
Satinwood
Vintage Regency Marble Top Marquetry Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Marquetry Bombe chest. Beautiful inlay detail and black marble top. A second matching chaser is also available on my page. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Belgian Black Marble
$2,495
H 32.5 in W 49.5 in D 21 in
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode / Chest with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV style commode with a lovely Sienna marble top. The ormolu appears to be a cast bronze. The red painted finish is not original and is intentionally distressed.
Marble, Bronze
Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian bombe chest, commode or entry side table. Made of mahogany with a green marble top and Rococo styling.
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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