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Dutch Bombe Chest

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bombe Oak Chest of Drawers With Ornate Brass Hardware
Antique 19th Century Dutch Bombe Oak Chest of Drawers With Ornate Brass Hardware

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bombe Oak Chest of Drawers With Ornate Brass Hardware

Located in High Point, NC

This striking 19th-century Dutch bombe chest of drawers showcases the rich craftsmanship and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

$1,995 / item

H 25 in W 33.75 in D 19 in

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1820s Dutch Oak Bombe Chest Of Drawers
1820s Dutch Oak Bombe Chest Of Drawers

1820s Dutch Oak Bombe Chest Of Drawers

$4,595

H 32.8 in W 35.5 in D 19.9 in

1820s Dutch Oak Bombe Chest Of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This 1820s Dutch oak bombe chest of drawers showcases the graceful curvature and sculptural

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Neat Sized Dutch Walnut Marquetry Bombe Chest
Early 19th Century Neat Sized Dutch Walnut Marquetry Bombe Chest

Early 19th Century Neat Sized Dutch Walnut Marquetry Bombe Chest

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century neat sized Dutch walnut marquetry bombe chest, with serpentine front and canted

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Mahogany Bombe Petit Chest of Drawers
Dutch Mahogany Bombe Petit Chest of Drawers

Dutch Mahogany Bombe Petit Chest of Drawers

$2,200

H 26.5 in W 25.75 in D 18.75 in

Dutch Mahogany Bombe Petit Chest of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

With a serpentine top and conforming bombe form case section with three drawers with brass bail

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Bombe
Dutch Bombe

Dutch Bombe

$6,800

H 31.5 in W 45.5 in D 24 in

Dutch Bombe

Located in South Salem, NY

Stunning antique late 19th century Dutch bombe or dresser made in the Netherlands in the late 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Dutch Cream Painted Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
Baker Furniture Dutch Cream Painted Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

Baker Furniture Dutch Cream Painted Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1820s Dutch Baroque Mahogany Bombe Chest Of Drawers
1820s Dutch Baroque Mahogany Bombe Chest Of Drawers

1820s Dutch Baroque Mahogany Bombe Chest Of Drawers

$4,995

H 33.9 in W 39.4 in D 23.4 in

1820s Dutch Baroque Mahogany Bombe Chest Of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This 1820s Dutch Baroque bombe chest of drawers is a masterful example of early 19th-century

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Painted Dutch Bombe
Painted Dutch Bombe

Painted Dutch Bombe

$6,400

H 32 in W 36 in D 19.25 in

Painted Dutch Bombe

Located in South Salem, NY

lion heads holding a swag and branches. This is a simplified version of the iconic Dutch bombe commodes

Category

Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers

Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers

$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

Category

Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode
19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

$4,538

H 33 in W 34 in D 19 in

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty early 19th C Dutch bombe 4 drawer commode with later paint. 1820

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode
19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

$4,538

H 33.5 in W 38.5 in D 21 in

19th Century Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty early 19th C Dutch bombe 4 drawer commode with later paint. 1820

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode
Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode

Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Dutch Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture, "Collector's

Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dutch Oak Bombe Shape Commode
Dutch Oak Bombe Shape Commode

Dutch Oak Bombe Shape Commode

$4,503

H 32.5 in W 36.5 in D 19.5 in

Dutch Oak Bombe Shape Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C Dutch bleached and limed oak bombe shaped commode.1820. Dimensions 36.5 inches (93

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Oak - Chest of Drawers
Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Oak - Chest of Drawers

Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Oak - Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

A striking late 19th-century Dutch bombe commode featuring a dramatically curved serpentine front

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Early 20th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dutch Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Bombe Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Dutch Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Bombe Chest of Drawers in Walnut

Dutch Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Bombe Chest of Drawers in Walnut

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Dutch Baroque Revival commode or chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer with bombe

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century
Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century

Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century

$27,504Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.5 in W 51.5 in D 26 in

Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century

Located in London, by appointment only

Stunning mid 18th century Dutch Rococo Bombe Commode with quality padouk, tulipwood, laburnum and

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Padouk

Period Dutch Mahogany Four-Drawer Bombe Marquetry Commode, 1800
Period Dutch Mahogany Four-Drawer Bombe Marquetry Commode, 1800

Period Dutch Mahogany Four-Drawer Bombe Marquetry Commode, 1800

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A period Dutch mahogany four-drawer bombe marquetry commode, the serpentine shaped top overhanging

Category

Antique Early 1800s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dutch Bombé Commode, Original Paint, Scalloped Design, c. 1860
Antique Dutch Bombé Commode, Original Paint, Scalloped Design, c. 1860

Antique Dutch Bombé Commode, Original Paint, Scalloped Design, c. 1860

Located in Wichita, KS

A beautiful Dutch commode from the 19th century in original paint with a Bombé shape and scalloped

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C. Lombard Italian Rococo Marquetry Kingwood and Tulipwood Bombé Commode
19th C. Lombard Italian Rococo Marquetry Kingwood and Tulipwood Bombé Commode

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Kingwood, Tulipwood, Hardwood, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Dutch Baroque Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode
Baker Furniture Dutch Baroque Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode

Baker Furniture Dutch Baroque Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Dutch Baroque or Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture

Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Bleach Washed Carved Oak Bombe Display Cabinet on Chest
19th Century Dutch Bleach Washed Carved Oak Bombe Display Cabinet on Chest

19th Century Dutch Bleach Washed Carved Oak Bombe Display Cabinet on Chest

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An impressive 19th Century Dutch carved oak bombe display cabinet on chest. This lovely piece

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Outstanding quality 18th century Dutch antique burr walnut bombe chest of drawer
Outstanding quality 18th century Dutch antique burr walnut bombe chest of drawer

Outstanding quality 18th century Dutch antique burr walnut bombe chest of drawer

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality 18th century Dutch antique burr walnut bombe chest of drawers, having a quality

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Rococo 1780s Walnut Vitrine with Bombé Chest, Glass Doors, Hunting Trophy
Dutch Rococo 1780s Walnut Vitrine with Bombé Chest, Glass Doors, Hunting Trophy

Dutch Rococo 1780s Walnut Vitrine with Bombé Chest, Glass Doors, Hunting Trophy

Located in Atlanta, GA

trophy, glass doors and bombé chest. Born in the Netherlands in the later years of the 18th century, this

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk/Bureau 18 Th Century, Bombe’ Chest Form
Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk/Bureau 18 Th Century, Bombe’ Chest Form

Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk/Bureau 18 Th Century, Bombe’ Chest Form

$12,375Sale Price|25% Off

H 47.25 in W 54.5 in D 27 in

Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk/Bureau 18 Th Century, Bombe’ Chest Form

Located in Houston, TX

Stepped drawers, a double interior door that opens to a mirror Lined interior, above a bombe’ chest

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Desks

Materials

Walnut

Large Rococo Style Painted Wood Dutch Cabinet with Glass Doors and Bombé Chest
Large Rococo Style Painted Wood Dutch Cabinet with Glass Doors and Bombé Chest

Large Rococo Style Painted Wood Dutch Cabinet with Glass Doors and Bombé Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Dutch painted and carved wooden cabinet from the 19th century, with glass doors and bombé chest

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Early 19th Century Dutch Bombe Chest
Early 19th Century Dutch Bombe Chest

Early 19th Century Dutch Bombe Chest

Unavailable

H 29.6 in W 36.3 in D 19.5 in

Early 19th Century Dutch Bombe Chest

Located in Corona del Mar, CA

This is a decorative Dutch bombe chest, circa 1830. This diminutive bombe has gorgeous patina

Category

Antique 1830s Belgian Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers 18th Century
Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers 18th Century

Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers 18th Century

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in

Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers 18th Century

Located in Salisbury, GB

Dutch bombe chest of drawers with inlaid foliate and avian motifs in marquetry design, 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Minton-Spidell Dutch Bombe Chest or Nightstand / 2 available
Minton-Spidell Dutch Bombe Chest or Nightstand / 2 available

Minton-Spidell Dutch Bombe Chest or Nightstand / 2 available

Located in Chicago, IL

Minton-Spidell Dutch Bombe Chest or Nightstand / 2 available Beautifully turned out legs, elegant

Category

Late 20th Century French Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silk, Glass, Walnut

18th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Chest
18th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Chest

18th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Chest

Unavailable

H 88.5 in W 57.75 in D 18.75 in

18th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century antique Dutch bombe chest, original hardware, newer paint in warm, creamy ivory and

Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Foliate and Avian Motifs in Marquetry
Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Foliate and Avian Motifs in Marquetry

Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Foliate and Avian Motifs in Marquetry

Located in Salisbury, GB

Dutch bombe chest of drawers with inlaid foliate and avian motifs in marquetry design 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century European Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers
Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers

Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 15.75 in

Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Neat size Dutch bombe front chest of drawers in figured walnut with a mellow color, circa 1850. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dutch Walnut Bombe Chest
Antique Dutch Walnut Bombe Chest

Antique Dutch Walnut Bombe Chest

Unavailable

H 30 in W 41 in D 22 in

Antique Dutch Walnut Bombe Chest

Located in Port Chester, NY

Fabulous early Dutch bombe chest, grand in presence. This four drawer bureau is made of mellow

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest

Unavailable

H 29 in W 36 in D 19 in

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest

Located in Port Chester, NY

Fabulous early Dutch bombe chest or commode, grand in presence. This four drawer bureau is made of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 41 in D 22 in

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

Located in Port Chester, NY

Fabulous early Dutch bombe chest, grand in presence. This four drawer bureau is made of dark oak

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Dutch Baroque Style Painted Bombé Mahogany Chest Holland, circa 1850
Antique Dutch Baroque Style Painted Bombé Mahogany Chest Holland, circa 1850

Antique Dutch Baroque Style Painted Bombé Mahogany Chest Holland, circa 1850

Located in Houston, TX

A classic Dutch bombé front painted mahogany chest of drawers from Holland, circa 1850. Please

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Walnut Bombé Chest of Drawers, circa 1840
Dutch Walnut Bombé Chest of Drawers, circa 1840

Dutch Walnut Bombé Chest of Drawers, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 33.86 in W 43.71 in D 21.26 in

Dutch Walnut Bombé Chest of Drawers, circa 1840

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Dutch walnut bombé chest, circa 1840. The rectangular top with serpentine moulded edge above four

Category

Antique 1840s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th century Dutch mahogany bombe commode
18th century Dutch mahogany bombe commode

18th century Dutch mahogany bombe commode

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 20.08 in

18th century Dutch mahogany bombe commode

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an exquisite Dutch Mahogany Bombe Commode

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Dutch Mahogany Bombe Commode
18th Century Dutch Mahogany Bombe Commode

18th Century Dutch Mahogany Bombe Commode

Unavailable

H 35 in W 36 in D 24 in

18th Century Dutch Mahogany Bombe Commode

Located in Towcester, Northamptonshire

A highly attractive bombe serpentine commode having a moulded serpentine top above four graduating

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Ormolu

Commode, Chest of Drawers Inlaid Walnut Dutch Bombe early 19th Century
Commode, Chest of Drawers Inlaid Walnut Dutch Bombe early 19th Century

Commode, Chest of Drawers Inlaid Walnut Dutch Bombe early 19th Century

Located in Uppingham, GB

Early 19th century Dutch bombe commode or chest. Walnut, Floral marquetry inlay throughout, oak

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Small Antique Dutch Bombe Commode
Small Antique Dutch Bombe Commode

Small Antique Dutch Bombe Commode

Unavailable

H 28 in W 29 in D 16 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Dutch marquetry bombe shaped commode
A Dutch marquetry bombe shaped commode

A Dutch marquetry bombe shaped commode

Unavailable

H 36 in W 45 in D 24 in

A Dutch marquetry bombe shaped commode

Located in Miami, FL

A Dutch marquetry bombe shaped commode

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Bombé-front Commode, Mid-18th Century
Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Bombé-front Commode, Mid-18th Century

Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Bombé-front Commode, Mid-18th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Mid-18th century Dutch walnut bombe' front commode. Beautiful inlay work on this gorgeous piece is

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Scandinavian Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Inlaid Italian Commode with Bombe Shape and Dutch Marquetry
18th Century Inlaid Italian Commode with Bombe Shape and Dutch Marquetry

18th Century Inlaid Italian Commode with Bombe Shape and Dutch Marquetry

Located in Nashville, TN

18th century Italian walnut veneered commode probably Naples, of serpentine and bombe shape

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Burl Elm Dutch Bombe Display Cabinet on Chest Glazed Dresser
Burl Elm Dutch Bombe Display Cabinet on Chest Glazed Dresser

Burl Elm Dutch Bombe Display Cabinet on Chest Glazed Dresser

Unavailable

H 85.08 in W 53.9 in D 17.41 in

Burl Elm Dutch Bombe Display Cabinet on Chest Glazed Dresser

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A fine quality spalted and figured burl elm glazed bombe display cabinet on chest by Drexel. The

Category

20th Century American Dressers

Materials

Elm

Dutch Bombe Bookcase Vitrine Display Cabinet on Chest Glazed Dresser
Dutch Bombe Bookcase Vitrine Display Cabinet on Chest Glazed Dresser

Dutch Bombe Bookcase Vitrine Display Cabinet on Chest Glazed Dresser

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A fine quality 19th century Dutch marquetry china cabinet. The arched top above a pair of

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Rare and Fine Antique Anglo/Dutch Diminutive Bombe Chest, circa 1770
Rare and Fine Antique Anglo/Dutch Diminutive Bombe Chest, circa 1770

Rare and Fine Antique Anglo/Dutch Diminutive Bombe Chest, circa 1770

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Anglo/Dutch 18th century burl walnut diminutive bombe chest, with a rectangular top having

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch End Tables

Baker Furniture Swedish Bombe Style 2 Over 2 Drawer Gilt Accented Chest
Baker Furniture Swedish Bombe Style 2 Over 2 Drawer Gilt Accented Chest

Baker Furniture Swedish Bombe Style 2 Over 2 Drawer Gilt Accented Chest

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Parkesburg, PA

Baker Furniture Swedish Bombe Style 2 over 2 Drawer Gilt Accented Chest Features Dovetail Drawers

Category

Late 20th Century American Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers
18th Century Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers

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H 31.38 in W 35 in D 20 in

18th Century Dutch Bombe Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

18th century Dutch bombe chest of drawers made from oak. The top has a scalloped edge, which is

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bombe Chest
Dutch Bombe Chest

Dutch Bombe Chest

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H 33 in W 41 in D 25 in

Dutch Bombe Chest

Located in New York, NY

A Dutch fruitwood bombe front chest with three drawers having original escutcheons and pulls; and

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century, Dutch Bombe Chest, circa 1780
18th Century, Dutch Bombe Chest, circa 1780

18th Century, Dutch Bombe Chest, circa 1780

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very grand Dutch cabinet in mahogany, the base of ‘bombe’ form and fitted with three large

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Cupboards

Walnut Bombe Chest, Dutch 18th Century C.1760
Walnut Bombe Chest, Dutch 18th Century C.1760

Walnut Bombe Chest, Dutch 18th Century C.1760

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A Dutch bombe chest in finely figured walnut veneers on carved claw feet c.1760 Holland.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Dutch Burr Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers
Dutch Burr Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers

Dutch Burr Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers

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H 30.75 in W 34 in D 20 in

Dutch Burr Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine late 18th burr walnut Dutch bombe chest of drawers, with elaborate inset canted corners and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rare Dutch Burr Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers Hairy Claw & Ball Feet, circa 1840
Rare Dutch Burr Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers Hairy Claw & Ball Feet, circa 1840

Rare Dutch Burr Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers Hairy Claw & Ball Feet, circa 1840

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1840 burr walnut Dutch Bombe chest of

Category

Antique 1840s Danish Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Bombe Bachelor's Chest
Dutch Bombe Bachelor's Chest

Dutch Bombe Bachelor's Chest

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H 29.75 in W 34.5 in D 20.25 in

Dutch Bombe Bachelor's Chest

Located in High Point, NC

Early 19th-C. Dutch bombe bachelor's chest with a wonderfully scalloped edge on top, following down

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18thC Dutch mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers
18thC Dutch mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers

18thC Dutch mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers

Located in Altrincham, GB

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine 'Bombe' Commode Dutch Origin circa 1760 - 1780 18th Century

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Burled Wood Bombe Chest
Dutch Burled Wood Bombe Chest

Dutch Burled Wood Bombe Chest

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H 29.5 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in

Dutch Burled Wood Bombe Chest

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Dutch walnut Bombe chest. Made in Holland. Hand carved.

Category

Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18thc Ebonised Dutch Bombe Commode Chest
18thc Ebonised Dutch Bombe Commode Chest

18thc Ebonised Dutch Bombe Commode Chest

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H 33.47 in W 46.46 in D 22.45 in

18thc Ebonised Dutch Bombe Commode Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1780. 18the ebonised Dutch Bombe commode chest with original hardware. Ebonised with

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dutch Walnut Bombé Chest of Drawers
Dutch Walnut Bombé Chest of Drawers

Dutch Walnut Bombé Chest of Drawers

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H 33.08 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in

Dutch Walnut Bombé Chest of Drawers

Located in Folkestone, GB

Beautiul mellow walnut bombé chest of drawer of wonderful colour and pleasing proportions. In

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

1820s Dutch Bombe Wooden Chest Of Drawers
1820s Dutch Bombe Wooden Chest Of Drawers

1820s Dutch Bombe Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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H 33.5 in W 39.4 in D 23 in

1820s Dutch Bombe Wooden Chest Of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This 1820s Dutch Bombe Wooden Chest of Drawers is a striking example of 19th century European

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dutch Rococo Walnut Bombe Chest
19th Century Dutch Rococo Walnut Bombe Chest

19th Century Dutch Rococo Walnut Bombe Chest

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This exquisite Dutch Rococo walnut chest has a shaped top over three long graduated drawers with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Dutch Bombé Three-Drawer Chest
Early 20th Century Dutch Bombé Three-Drawer Chest

Early 20th Century Dutch Bombé Three-Drawer Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 20th century Dutch bombe´ three-drawer chest with front angled feet and scalloped skirt

Category

20th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest of Drawers
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest of Drawers

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H 32.09 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest of Drawers

Located in Buisson, FR

Nice robust oak bombe chest of drawers. Holland, circa 1760. This piece of furniture is beautiful

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Dutch Bombe Commode Antique Chest of Drawers, 1920
Dutch Bombe Commode Antique Chest of Drawers, 1920

Dutch Bombe Commode Antique Chest of Drawers, 1920

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Great interiors piece on this wonderful antique Dutch commode - Commode is of bombe form, great

Category

Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Bombe Commode Chest
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Bombe Commode Chest

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Bombe Commode Chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality Dutch commode with original handles and estcheons circa 1820. 4 drawers. Some splits

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 34.5 in W 43 in D 24 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Dutch bombe commode, 19th century. This commode has great color and shape and nice older hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 30 in W 40 in D 21.5 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Lovely 18th century Dutch painted bombe commode, 1780 Dimensions: 40 inches (102 cms) wide

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 35.5 in W 74 in D 28.5 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large 18th century Dutch painted bombe commode, 1780. Dimensions: 74 inches (188 cms) wide

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 30.5 in W 43 in D 21 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century Dutch painted bombe shaped commode, 1820. Dimensions 43 inches (109 cms

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 33.5 in W 44.5 in D 23 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century Dutch painted bombe shaped commode, 1820. Dimensions: 44.5 inches (113 cms

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 37 in W 73 in D 23 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large 18th century Dutch painted bombe commode, 1780. Reference: 4984 Dimensions 73 inches

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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 30.25 in W 39.5 in D 21 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th C painted 4 drawer Dutch bombe commode. 1820 Reference: 6075 Dimensions 39.5 inches (100 cms

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 29.5 in W 40 in D 19.5 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th century painted Dutch bombe three-drawer commode, 1780 The dimensions of the top are: 36

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 29 in W 40 in D 23 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th century painted Dutch bombe three-drawer commode, 1780 The dimensions of the top are: 30

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 30 in W 42 in D 21 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th century painted Dutch bombe three-drawer commode, 1780 The dimensions of the top are: 36

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 34.5 in W 48 in L 34.5 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 18th century Dutch bombe 4-drawer commode, 1790 Dimensions of the top are 38.5"(98cm

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch Bombe Commode
Dutch Bombe Commode

Dutch Bombe Commode

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H 37 in W 47 in D 24 in

Dutch Bombe Commode

Located in South Salem, NY

Stunning antique late 19th century Dutch bombe or dresser made in the Netherlands in the late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Bombe Chest Of Drawers

Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Bombe Chest Of Drawers

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H 30 in W 33.88 in D 22.25 in

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 ...

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Dutch Bombé Style Painted Wood Chest, Early 20th Century
Dutch Bombé Style Painted Wood Chest, Early 20th Century

Dutch Bombé Style Painted Wood Chest, Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Dutch bombé front painted wood chest of drawers from the early 20th century. This antique chest

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Dutch Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode
Baker Furniture Dutch Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode

Baker Furniture Dutch Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Dutch Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA

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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chests or Commodes, Pair
Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chests or Commodes, Pair

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chests or Commodes, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chests, commodes, or dressers

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dutch Oak Bombe Commode
Dutch Oak Bombe Commode

Dutch Oak Bombe Commode

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H 32.5 in W 41 in D 22.5 in

Dutch Oak Bombe Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th century Dutch oak bombe commode. Good shape and lovely colour. 1790. Code: 8612 Dimensions

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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Dutch Bombe Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Dutch bombe chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Dutch bombe chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. There are many kinds of the Dutch bombe chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Dutch bombe chest, designed in the Baroque, Rococo or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Dutch bombe chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maitland Smith and Minton-Spidell produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dutch Bombe Chest?

Prices for a Dutch bombe chest start at $580 and top out at $35,475 with the average selling for $4,181.

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.

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