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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Kingwood, Tulipwood, Hardwood, Satinwood
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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Bombe Burlwood 3-Drawer Commode with Carved Details
Located in Seattle, WA
A beautifully crafted possibly antique French Louis XV style bombe commode featuring an elegant
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
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
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fabric
$1,440 Sale Price
50% Off
20th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Marble and Ormolu Bombe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
-drawer chest in bombe form having book matched inlay with cast bronze mounts and raised on cabriole legs
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Double Commode
Located in Miami, FL
to Nimes. The commode of bombe form with carved canted corners flanking four long drawers, each
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,556 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century George II Style Carved Mahogany Commode in the Bombe Form
Located in Milford, NH
Chippendale with foliate carved top and conforming bombe style case with scroll carved frieze decoration
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Antique 19th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Ormolu Bombe Shape Inlaid Tulip-wood Commode
Located in Portland, OR
brown marble, the chest having two deep drawers with gilt bronze rococo handles & lock-plates, the top
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Italian Rococo Revival Bombe Commode with Gilded Details and Marbled Glass Top
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Rococo Revival Bombe Commode with Gilded Details and Marbled Glass Top, 1940s
This
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20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Ormolu
Lacquered Bombé Commode with Onyx Marble Top
By Bernard II van Risamburgh
Located in London, GB
martin decorated panels in the manner of oriental lacquer, the commode of bombé form is profusely dressed
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Venetian Scenic Bombe Chinoiserie Painted Commode with a Faux Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
An antique Venetian scenic chinoiserie bombe painted commode with a faux marble top. This finely
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Baroque Walnut Bombe Style Three Drawer Commode, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional early 19th century Italian walnut patchwork veneered chest in excellent antique
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Two Drawer Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rome. The chest is raised on four cabriole legs and an arbalest-shaped frieze. Above each leg is rich
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Fantastic Hand-made Country French Dark Walnut Louis XV Bombe Dresser Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic hand-made Louis XV style bombe commode is a timeless example of fine French country
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Tulipwood and Kingwood Bombe Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
commodes. Each chest is raised on four cabriole legs with brass wrap around sabots, and elegant tulipwood
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Siena Marble
French Louis XV Style Fine Kingwood and Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Bombe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XV style kingwood veneer commode, the shaped marble top above a bombe case with ormolu
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Two-Drawer Commode from Nimes
Located in Dallas, TX
bombe chest on all sides, stands on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves at the shoulder, and
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Bronze and Marquetry Petit Bombe Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
mounted two drawer bombe petit commode.
The serpentine shaped chest of two drawers, each with a pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$7,088 Sale Price
37% Off
18th C. Walnut Bordelaise Commode Bombé with Breccia Macchia Vecchia Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
movement, with bombé curves on multiple planes. The form is embellished by the (original) breccia macchia
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Breccia Marble
French Louis XV Style Fine Kingwood and Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Bombe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XV style kingwood veneer commode, the shaped marble top above a bombe case with ormolu
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Fine Kingwood and Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Bombe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XV style kingwood veneer commode, the shaped marble top above a bombe case with ormolu
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted
Marquetry Bombé Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bombé two-drawer commode with a Royal veined yellow marble top. The serpentine body with two front
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$24,950 Sale Price
48% Off
1730s French Period Louis XV Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Bombé Side Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
rectangular top with rounded corners and bevelled edges, sitting above two drawers, each grooved on the side
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Italian Louis XV Roman Bombe
Shaped Commode with Original Marble Top, Ca. 1730
Located in CH
Italian Louis XV Roman Bombe-Shaped Commode with Original Marble Top Circa 1730
This exceptional
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
$8,782 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage French Style Bombé Commode with a Great Faux Marble Top and Aged Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage French Bombé style Commode that was repainted a long time ago with an incredible faux
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1990s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode w/ Bombe Form
Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Bombe Form & Grey Marble Top
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in London, GB
perfectly and it stands on a bombe' serpentine fronted marquetry chest of drawers. The chest features
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Antique 1780s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Style French Louis XV Bombe Cerused Oak Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Forney, TX
chest of drawers (bedside nightstand - small commode dresser - chair side cabinet - end table - hall
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Late 20th Century European Louis XV Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Oak
Vintage Regency Burl and Ormolu Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Featuring a voluptuous bombe silhouette, this exquisite chest of drawers is adorned with ornate ormolu
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Horns
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hamburg, PA
, perfect for collectors or those seeking unique statement pieces.
The Maitland Smith Bombe Chest of
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of French three drawer marquetry chests of drawers , bombe shaped with ormolu
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
$1,502 / set
Pair of French Commodes Bombe
Form with Elaborate Bronze Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
bombe shape with bronze castings down each side ending in bronze sabots on both the front and back feet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$23,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Chinese Painted Bombe Chest of Drawers Orange
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive vintage Chinese painted bombe chest of drawers.
The serpentine shaped top with
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20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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Antique 18th Century European Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Bombé Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chest of three drawers, Sweden circa 1860, with bombé form and carved detail. A beautiful piece.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
legs with brass sabots. This antique chest of drawers retains its original finish which has been
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
outswept legs with brass sabots. This antique chest of drawers has been syamthetically restored and it is
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Antique 19th Century French Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Kingwood
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
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Antique 1840s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Rococo Marquetry Bombé Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 18th century Italian Louis XV arbalette bombé commode featuring harlequin palisander
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Attic Find; Scandinavian Bombe Chest of Drawers from Clausholm Castle, Denmark
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Attic find: Nice Danish bombe commode of walnut with parcel carving in the Rococo style.
The
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Neo-Classical chest.
Located in New York, NY
A fine Neo-Classical bombé chest of drawers.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
French Louis XV Rococo Style Antique Painted Bombè Chest, circa 1885
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first!
A lovely antique French Rococo style bombé chest of drawers, circa 1885 having
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beautiful French Bombe Shaped Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire
A very pretty Kingwood bombe shaped chest of drawers of small proportions, inlaid with bone and
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Antique Quality Bombe Marquetry Kingwood Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality bombe marquetry kingwood chest of drawers with a marble top. Far better quality
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Late 20th Century British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Antique Pair of Bombe Style Reproduction Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique pair of French bombe style reproduction mahogany chest of drawers. 20 to 30 years old.
No
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Yummy antique Empire style bombe commode we date to circa 1890.
Such a lovely shape to this piece
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Antique 1890s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of French Boulle Style Inlay Bombe Commodes Chests Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
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Stunning pair of French Boulle style commodes or chests of drawers.
Chests are of bombe form and hence
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1990s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of French Empire Style Bombe Marquetry Commodes Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning pair of French Empire style commodes with bombe form
Intricate marquetry inlay in
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2010s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair Italian Rococo Style Bombe Commodes Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning pair of Italian Rococo chests of drawers with bombe form.
Delightful, eye-catching pair
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2010s Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Antique French Empire Bombe Commode or Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French Empire bombe commode or chest of drawers.
I love this piece, so eye catching and
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Antique 1880s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bombe Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of bombe chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique bombe chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Bombe chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Bombe chest of drawers bearing Louis XV or Rococo hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many bombe chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb and Maison Jansen produced popular bombe chest of drawers that are worth a look.
How Much are Bombe Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for bombe chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bombe chest of drawers begin at $295 and can go as high as $195,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,271.
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.
Questions About Bombe Chest Of Drawers
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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