Modern Bombe Chests
Modern White Lacquered Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Modern white lacquered bombe chest with two drawers, skirted apron, and silver-tone metal pulls
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Evan Lewis Modern French Louis XV Marble Top Copper Bombe Chest
By Evan Lewis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern French Louis XV style bombay chest or commode
By Evan Lewis Inc.
USA, Circa
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Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Copper, Steel
French Antique Commode Bombe Chest Drawers Inlay 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous antique French commode of bombe form Hand crafted from walnut and
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Antique 1870s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Striped Bombe Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in west palm beach, FL
Alexander Striped Bombe Chest of Drawers. This exquisite piece seamlessly marries classic elegance with
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Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Black Lacquer Bombe Commode 2-Drawer Italian Chest by Zichele
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary black lacquer bombe commode 2-drawer Italian chest by Zichele. Item features silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 36.25 in W 51 in D 23.25 in
Modern Venetian-Style Hand-Painted Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The modern chest with two drawers in the Venetian curvy or Bombe style is hand-crafted, as well as
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Late 20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Baroque Revival Two Drawer Bombe End Tables, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Baroque revival two-drawer white lacquered spiral motifs petit commode bombe end tables and glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Henredon Gold Toned Silver Leaf Bombe Two-Drawer Commodes
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Possibly from the same line of furniture designed by Dorothy Draper for Henredon, these bombe two
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Patch Olive Burl Wood Bombe Shape Hall Cabinet Console Cabinet Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine petit wall console credenza chest meticulously finished in thick olive burl wood veneers. Two
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Burl
H 31 in W 31 in D 14 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Bombe Commode with Marble Top, Marquetry Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
A nicely proportioned 19th century French Louis XV style bombe commode, featuring elegantly curved
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 31.5 in W 44.89 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Swedish Large Decorative Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in London, GB
This Large decorative bombé chest commode is in Louis the VX style with intricate walnut and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
H 33.47 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century
Located in London, GB
two full width drawers, the drawers fitted with decorative scrolling ormolu handles.
The bombe
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
French Rococo Style Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Rococo style commode, this unusual modern chest with a navy lacquer and bombé form. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Pair of Bombe Small Chests by Bert England for Widdicomb, circa 1965
By Bert England, John Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
bombe small chests from a difficult to find series by Bert England for John Widdicomb. Stunning mahogany
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 23.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Double Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Magnificent mid-century modern 8 drawer dresser with bombe front and corners with gilt bronze
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Jumbo Collection Antique Italian Ormolu-Mounted and Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
cabinet structural frame is in hardwood, darkened by painting. The bombé case has its surface lacquered
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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 47.25 in W 38.59 in D 19.69 in
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
kingwood bombé commode with a Brêche d'Alep marble top, attributed to François Linke and Mâison Millet
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Dutch Burr Walnut Bombé Cabinet Armoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Dutch Rococo burr walnut bombé Armoire, circa 1780 in date.
It has
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Antique 1780s Dutch Rococo Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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Located in Potters Bar, GB
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These Stylish Cabinets Feature Wonderful Birds Eye Maple Veneers to the Fronts, Tops and Sides.
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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French Louis XV Style Ormolu, Mounted Commode
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century, shaped marble top with moulded edge on bombe shaped commode with two long drawers, ormolu mounts and handles, resting on cabriole legs mounted with ormolu acanthus...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ormolu
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of commodes designed by L.A. Studio. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and covered with Murano colored glass. Handles and legs made of brass. Manufactured in Ital...
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H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in
Beautiful Small French 1920s Bombe/Chest of Draw Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Pair Linke Commodes French Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning pair of French commodes after Francois Linke
Such a great design with the bombe form and intricate inlay work
Features a shaped red marble top which is smooth and...
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Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Art Deco Style Demi-Lune Console Table
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in Plainview, NY
A late 20th-century Art Deco style Demilune, or 'half-moon', wood console table, a sophisticated creation by the esteemed Bombay Company, proudly marked on its base. Embellished with...
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Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Console Tables
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Wood
Queen Anne Style Metamorphic Table Desk
By Pennsylvania House
Located in New York, NY
Queen Anne style metamorphic dining table or desk with single drawer, marked to interior "Pennsylvania House", the rounded rectangular top above cabriole legs terminating in pad feet...
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Bombay Co Demilune Entry Table
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bombay Co Demilune Entry Table
Nice cherry finish entry or media cabinet by the Bombay Company. Fertures two closed cabinets with shelving and one tablet pull out at base. Brass p...
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1990s Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Italian Antique Bombe Louis XV Style Venetian Pair of Night Stands
Located in Encinitas, CA
These Italian Antique Bombe Louis XV Style Venetian Pair of Night Stands are wonderfully crafted pieces that will add a wonderful visual appeal to any space they are added to. The pi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 23 in D 14.5 in
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bombay Mughal Style Footed Box With Bone Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Nice and unusual Indian Mughal style large decorative box, filigree and carved horn.
Anglo-Indian footed domed box with exceptional engraved details throughout with filigree and carv...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
French 19th C Raised Commode w/ Lovely Inlays, Marble Top & Neoclassic Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised commode with marble top and inlays from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has a marble top with ogee-edging and rounded at front corners, atop a case w...
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 35 in W 35.5 in D 16.75 in
Aluminum Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships bridge telegraph by Japanese maker. Twin face design manufactured by Nunotani Keiki Seisakusho Co. Ltd. Circa 1981. Probably from an oil tanker. Polished aluminum case. The com...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Nautical Objects
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Aluminum
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single board, and has a molded edge for added design flair. The case sides are simple, and has two drawers ove...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
American Hepplewhite Cherry & Birds Eye Maple Graduated Chest of Drawers, C 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Hepplewhite cherry and birds eye maple chest with a carved molded top, four graduated drawers. mahogany cross banding, circular brass knobs with escutcheons, scalloped skirt...
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Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
H 34.5 in W 39.25 in D 18.25 in
20th Century Italian Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Westport, CT
A charming pair of narrow chests comprised of 2 drawers finishing on high tapered and squared legs and embellished with inlaid shield shaped escutcheon key holes. Made from solid ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Beveled Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is one of their first designs. A Classic and functional storage piece, with subtle geometry on the beveled drawers. This chest of drawers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Black Lacquer Bombé Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful black lacquered bombe chest with brass pulls. Interiors lined with fleur-de-lis paper.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rococo Style Diminutive Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Unusual Danish modern diminutive chest of drawers in the Rococo style, bombe shaped, in light oak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Tall Rosewood Bombe Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautifully crafted rosewood tall dresser with a subtle bombe front was made in Denmark and
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
H 52 in W 31.5 in D 18.25 in
Modern White Lacquer Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Modern white lacquered bombe chest with three drawers and swirling design, the gem-set silver-tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Modern White Lacquer 7-Drawer Bombe Chest
Located in New York, NY
Modern white lacquered wood bombe chest with seven drawers above four feet, with rhinestone inset
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Black Lacquer Bombé Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful black lacquered bombe chest with brass pulls. Interiors lined with fleur-de-lis paper.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Louis XV style marble topped bombe' marquetry commode, dating from the last
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Baroque Revival Carved Beechwood Bombe Chest
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern hand carved beechwood bombe chest of drawers made in Italy during the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Remarkable Italian Style Bombe Chest w/Ormolu & Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Outrageous vintage Italian style 2 drawer bombe commode with marquetry, ormolu accents, and an
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid Century Italian Burl Olive Wood Inlaid Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid century Italian burl olive wood inlaid bombe commode chest. Large inlaid design gives it a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Olive
Pair of 1950s Swedish Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Bombe Chest of Drawers/Commodes
Located in London, GB
. While these bombe chests are undeniably striking in appearance with their original bronze ornate handles
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 31.5 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
2 Pennsylvania House New Louie P's Chests Dutch Bombe Commode Dresser Nightstand
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of New Lou Louie P's bombe commodes or nightstands. Drawing inspiration from Louis Phillipe
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Late 20th Century Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.5 in W 39 in D 20.5 in
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
Hand Painted Yellow Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite hand painted yellow chinoiserie bombe chest with gorgeous painted scenes at front, top
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Chinoiserie Lacquered Chest, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French bombe' Chinoiserie black lacquered commode, in Louis XV style
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique French Chinoiserie Lacquered Chest, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French bombe' Chinoiserie black lacquered commode, in Louis XV style
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Swedish Grace Fruitwood Inlaid Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Circa 1930-40
Located in New York, NY
A fine Swedish Grace fruitwood inlaid rosewood chest of drawers, Circa 1930-40, the rectangular top
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 41.5 in D 18.25 in
French Louis Revival Parquetry Commode Chest Marble 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French Louis Revival bombe' parquetry commode, circa 1880 in date.
It
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Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Laquered Commodes
Located in North Miami, FL
bombe style with a modern coral laquered finish
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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique French Walnut & Marquetry Commode Rouge Marble, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French Louis Revival burr walnut serpentine fronted bombe' marble top
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Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Dutch Marquetry Bombe Cabinet Armoire c.1780
Located in London, GB
derived from the humble chest, and the name comes from the Latin word "armorium" which was a chest for
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Cabinets
Gold and Pink Tole Tassel Table with Glass Top and Velvet Upholstery Italy 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
L'Oeil occasional table is in gold and reminds us of a bombe chest in form. It rests upon three legs
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Vintage 1920s Italian Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Iron
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 25 in W 25 in D 15 in
Italian Burled Wood Bombe Commode
Located in New York, NY
Italian burled wood, olive wood, bombe commode / chest of two drawers, on four cabriole legs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commodes
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous pair of Louis XV style marble-topped "bombe" marquetry marble topped
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Hollywood Regency Bombe Pale Gold Gilt Bedside Stands or Commodes a Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency bombe pale gold gilt bedside stands or commodes. A pair of stunning bombe form
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Kingwood Commode Chest Marble
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French bombe' commode, in the Louis XV design, circa 1870 in date
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Black Lacquered Bombe Chests or Side Tables by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Black lacquer bombe chest side tables or night stands by John Widdicomb furniture company, the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets
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Wood, Paint
H 27 in W 25 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Italian figured walnut bombe commodes.
Beautiful matched walnut, very thick veneer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine And Rare French Carved Marble-Top Commode
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine and rare French mid-19th century carved bombé commode retaining its substantial original
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Dutch Burr Walnut Bombé Cabinet Armoire Secret Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Dutch burr walnut bombé Armoire, circa 1780 in date.
It has been
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Antique 1780s Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
H 97.64 in W 82.29 in D 28.75 in
Antique Dutch Mahogany Cabinet on Chest, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
ormolu mounted Corinthian half columns on the outside edges, and the bombe chest has three large
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Antique 1780s Dutch Cabinets
Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A casual white and charcoal hand painted striped bombe chest of drawers, the rectangular moulded
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of 20th Century French Parquetry Bombe Marble Topped Commodes
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
An attractive pair of 20th century French parquetry bombe marble topped commodes. Tulip and
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Late 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Charles Van Beerleire Attrib., Belgian Solid Mahogany Art Deco Chest of Drawers
By Charles Van Beerleire
Located in New York, NY
Charles Van Beerleire attributed
Belgian solid mahogany Art Deco chest of drawers,
early 20th
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Early 20th Century Belgian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 32 in W 39 in L 32 in
A handsome Dutch baroque display cabinet from Holland c.1880
Located in Houston, TX
smashed the drawers remained inaccessible. The lower section is a bombe shaped chest of drawers named for
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Vitrines
Louis XV Green Painted Bombe Three-Drawer Commode, French, Decorative, Green
Located in South Yarra, AU
A Louis XV mint green and faux-marble painted bombe three-drawer commode
French 18th century
The
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 50.4 in D 25.99 in
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Modern Bombe Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of modern bombe chests available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct modern bombe chests — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Modern bombe chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of modern bombe chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern modern bombe chests are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made modern bombe chests over the years, but those made by John Widdicomb, Bert England and Evan Lewis are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Modern Bombe Chests?
Prices for modern bombe chests start at $1,850 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $3,725.
Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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.
Questions About Modern Bombe Chests
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 23, 2019
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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