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Antique Bombay Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique Bombay chest! This piece dates to the late 18th century and has lovely
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1780s Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Bombay Chest
Antique Bombay Chest

Antique Bombay Chest

H 33 in W 37 in D 22 in
French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Bombay Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, late 19th century French Bombay chest in the Louis XV style. The chest features
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Bombay Chest
French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Bombay Chest

French 19th Century Louis XV-Style Bombay Chest

H 47 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers
By B. Altman and Company 1
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful miniature chest of drawers in the Chippendale Bombay styling. Terrific lines and
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Early 20th Century Spanish Chippendale Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers
Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers

Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers

H 17.75 in W 21.75 in D 11.75 in
19th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Dresser / Commode
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers / commode hand-made in the Netherlands in the mid 1800s using oak. The chest is
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Dresser / Commode
19th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Dresser / Commode

19th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Dresser / Commode

H 32.29 in W 34.26 in D 21.26 in
Antique French Louis XV Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers France, Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Bronze Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Bronze Ormolu

H 32.5 in W 47 in D 17.75 in
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers France, Early 20th century Painted
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu

H 30.75 in W 37.75 in D 16 in
Yellow Bombay Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this charming
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Marble

Antique Yellow Bombay Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1890
Yellow Bombay Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1890

Yellow Bombay Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1890

H 30 in W 30.5 in D 16.25 in
Venetian Louis XIV Bombay Burl Walnut Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawer and two larger lower drawers with antique hardware. Chest has bombay front curving outward at
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Venetian Louis XIV Bombay Burl Walnut Chest
Venetian Louis XIV Bombay Burl Walnut Chest

Venetian Louis XIV Bombay Burl Walnut Chest

H 30.5 in W 39 in D 20 in
Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French two drawer chest of drawers with great color and silver colored ormolu.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Silver

Antique Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest
Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest

Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest

H 32.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Painted Bombay Commode
Located in Washington, DC
White painted two drawer Bombay Commode with original white paint and creamy greyish marble top.
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19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Painted Bombay Commode
Painted Bombay Commode

Painted Bombay Commode

H 33 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
18th Century French Provincial Bombay Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century, French provincial walnut 3-drawer bombay commode with cabriole legs and escargot feet
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century French Provincial Bombay Walnut Commode
18th Century French Provincial Bombay Walnut Commode

18th Century French Provincial Bombay Walnut Commode

H 33.75 in W 50.5 in D 25.5 in
19th c. Dutch Painted Bombay Commode
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Dutch commode from the 19th century in original paint with a Bombé shape and scalloped top and sides.
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19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique 19th c. Dutch Painted Bombay Commode
19th c. Dutch Painted Bombay Commode

19th c. Dutch Painted Bombay Commode

H 33.38 in W 39.13 in D 23 in
Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes, Italy 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your home decor with this exquisite Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes from Italy
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Early 1900s Italian Restauration Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes, Italy 1900's
Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes, Italy 1900's

Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes, Italy 1900's

H 30.75 in W 32.75 in D 16.75 in
Pair of Italian Marble Top Ormolu Bombay Commodes, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian zebra wood three-drawer marble top Bombay commodes with inlaid fruit wood front
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1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Bombay Chest

Pair of Italian Marble Top Ormolu Bombay Commodes, Circa 1870
Pair of Italian Marble Top Ormolu Bombay Commodes, Circa 1870

Pair of Italian Marble Top Ormolu Bombay Commodes, Circa 1870

H 32.75 in W 48 in D 24.25 in
A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish with claw feet.
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19th Century Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood

A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish.
A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish.

A Nineteenth Century Dutch bombay three drawer commode in bleached finish.

H 31.5 in W 43.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Early 20th C. Olive Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Commodes
Located in North Miami, FL
These rare olive wood veneer patchwork commodes in a waxed natural finish, provide ample storage with two large bottom drawers and 2 smaller upper drawers. The olive wood has been s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Regency Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Olive

Pair of Early 20th C. Olive Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Commodes
Pair of Early 20th C. Olive Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Commodes

Pair of Early 20th C. Olive Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Commodes

H 31 in W 44.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Louis XV style marble top, serpentine and bombay form chest. Marquetry commode with
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode
19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode

19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry Commode

H 35.5 in W 46.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of 18th Century Style Bedside Cupboards
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An unusual pair of late 18th century style bombay front bedside chests in veneered walnut of a good
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Late 19th Century Maltese Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Style Bedside Cupboards
Pair of 18th Century Style Bedside Cupboards

Pair of 18th Century Style Bedside Cupboards

H 30.5 in W 30.5 in D 18 in

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Salesman's Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Dutch miniature bombay (bombe) style china cabinet/hutch/chest dates to the late 19th
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19th Century Dutch Antique Bombay Chest

Antique Salesman's Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890
Salesman's Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890

Salesman's Sample Miniature Bombay Chest Hutch c.1890

H 19 in W 16.75 in D 7 in
Petite French Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nice sized Bombay chest with 2 large drawers below and 2 small drawers above
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19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

Antique Petite French Chest
Petite French Chest

Petite French Chest

H 29.75 in W 46 in D 18 in
Mid-19th Century French Marquetry and Ormolu Two-Drawer Chest Marble Top
Located in Seattle, WA
French marquetry inlaid Bombay chest with two large drawers. Floral and diamond patterned
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1840s French Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century French Marquetry and Ormolu Two-Drawer Chest Marble Top
Mid-19th Century French Marquetry and Ormolu Two-Drawer Chest Marble Top

Mid-19th Century French Marquetry and Ormolu Two-Drawer Chest Marble Top

H 36 in W 51 in D 21 in
Louis XV Bombay Commode
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Marble-top three-drawer Bombay commode featuring all original antique brass pulls and marble top
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XV Bombay Commode
Louis XV Bombay Commode

Louis XV Bombay Commode

H 35 in W 49 in D 24 in
French Chinoiserie Bombay Dresser
Located in So. Egremont, MA
A two drawer beautifully hand painted chest in green and gold
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Chinoiserie Bombay Dresser
French Chinoiserie Bombay Dresser

French Chinoiserie Bombay Dresser

H 33 in W 58 in D 21 in
Small 19th Century Italian Bombay Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small 19th Century red bombay Venetian commode with single door. Painted and carved. Italian.
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19th Century Italian Antique Bombay Chest

Small 19th Century Italian Bombay Commode
Small 19th Century Italian Bombay Commode

Small 19th Century Italian Bombay Commode

H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 15.5 in
ON SALE Commode with Sink 18th Century French Walnut Bombe' Original Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
sink.) (Also: chest of drawers, Bombay).
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood

ON SALE Commode with Sink 18th Century French Walnut Bombe' Original Hardware
ON SALE Commode with Sink 18th Century French Walnut Bombe' Original Hardware

ON SALE Commode with Sink 18th Century French Walnut Bombe' Original Hardware

H 35.5 in W 47 in D 22 in
Bombay Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a large Bombay chest of drawers, it’s been restored and repainted with milk paints “Light
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1880s Swedish Country Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Pine

Bombay Chest
Bombay Chest

Bombay Chest

H 37 in W 71 in D 26 in
Swedish Rococo Bombay Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
Swedish Rococo revival Bombay chest. This Swedish revival chest is covered overall in parquetry
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Bombay Chest

Swedish Rococo Bombay Chest
Swedish Rococo Bombay Chest

Swedish Rococo Bombay Chest

H 29.5 in W 35 in D 17 in
19th Century Danish Bombay Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
A spectacular Danish Bombay chest finished with an inky blue-black patina. The chest has a
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19th Century Danish Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Danish Bombay Chest
19th Century Danish Bombay Chest

19th Century Danish Bombay Chest

H 34.82 in W 34.44 in D 18.88 in
Italian Louis XV-Style Venetian Burl Veneer Bombay Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Louis XV-style Bombay chest is made of wood covered in burl veneers in a beautiful golden
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Walnut

Italian Louis XV-Style Venetian Burl Veneer Bombay Chest
Italian Louis XV-Style Venetian Burl Veneer Bombay Chest

Italian Louis XV-Style Venetian Burl Veneer Bombay Chest

H 38 in W 52 in D 20 in
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Bombay chest hand-made in the Netherlands in the late 1800s using oak. This is an absolutely
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Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Commode
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Commode

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Commode

H 33.47 in W 42.37 in D 19.3 in
Antique Blue Painted Venetian Rococo Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
cabriolet legs of this remarkable chest of drawers. Restored, this commode is ready to be placed and enjoyed
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Blue Painted Venetian Rococo Bombay Chest of Drawers
Antique Blue Painted Venetian Rococo Bombay Chest of Drawers

Antique Blue Painted Venetian Rococo Bombay Chest of Drawers

H 34.5 in W 55 in D 23 in
Black Painted Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1850
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the bombay curves and feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this dramatic chest of
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

Black Painted Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1850
Black Painted Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1850

Black Painted Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1850

H 30.5 in W 54 in D 23.75 in
Antique French Louis XV Marble-Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers France, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Marble-Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Marble-Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Marble-Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu

H 34.25 in W 46.25 in L 34.25 in
Lovely French Vintage Bombay style Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very fine decorative inlay bombay chest of drawers, cream and shades of brown and gold beveled
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19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

Lovely French Vintage Bombay style Commode
Lovely French Vintage Bombay style Commode

Lovely French Vintage Bombay style Commode

H 37.5 in W 46 in D 18 in
19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Chest of Drawers
Located in San Marino, CA
A Swedish Rococo Revival Bombay chest. This Rococo Revival chest is covered overall in parquetry
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Chest of Drawers

H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 21 in
18th Century Dutch Hand-Painted Bombay Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Dutch bombay chest built in the mid to late 1700s using oak. This is a beautiful, small piece that
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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Hand-Painted Bombay Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century Dutch Hand-Painted Bombay Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Hand-Painted Bombay Oak Chest of Drawers

H 29.5 in W 38.25 in D 21.75 in
Swedish Roccoo Style Chest of Drawers
Located in San Marino, CA
A Swedish Rococo revival Bombay chest. This Rococo Revival chest is covered overall in parquetry
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bombay Chest

Swedish Roccoo Style Chest of Drawers
Swedish Roccoo Style Chest of Drawers

Swedish Roccoo Style Chest of Drawers

H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 21 in
Bombay Italian Commode, Chest Dresser Paint Decorated, 18th-19th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bombay Italian commode, chest or dresser paint decorated from the late 18th-19th century. This
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood

Bombay Italian Commode, Chest Dresser Paint Decorated, 18th-19th Century
Bombay Italian Commode, Chest Dresser Paint Decorated, 18th-19th Century

Bombay Italian Commode, Chest Dresser Paint Decorated, 18th-19th Century

H 36.5 in W 47 in D 22 in
18th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Bombay/Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Small bombe chest hand-built in Holland in the late 1700s using oak. This is a gorgeous little guy
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Bombay/Bombe Chest of Drawers
18th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Bombay/Bombe Chest of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Bombay/Bombe Chest of Drawers

H 30.25 in W 36.5 in D 19.5 in
Spectacular Dutch Bombay Commode.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular 19th century Dutch/English commode of bombay form. Very chic silverleaf finish
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19th Century English Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood

Spectacular Dutch Bombay Commode.

Spectacular Dutch Bombay Commode.

H 33 in Dm 42.5 in
19th Century Venetian Bombay Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
A beautiful 19th century Italian Venetian bombay commode with three drawers over three drawers
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1880s Italian Rococo Antique Bombay Chest

19th Century Venetian Bombay Commode
19th Century Venetian Bombay Commode

19th Century Venetian Bombay Commode

H 36 in W 61 in D 24 in
Fine, Early 1800s, French, Bombay Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking, four drawer, serpentine, Bombay style, French Provencale commode in walnut. Sides
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Early 19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Walnut

Fine, Early 1800s, French, Bombay Commode
Fine, Early 1800s, French, Bombay Commode

Fine, Early 1800s, French, Bombay Commode

H 33 in W 51.25 in D 27.5 in
18th Century French Walnut Bombay Commode
Located in Martlesham, GB
An unusual and rare 18th century French walnut Bombay commode, the thumb moulded edge above two
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1770s French Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Walnut Bombay Commode
18th Century French Walnut Bombay Commode

18th Century French Walnut Bombay Commode

H 37 in W 44 in D 27 in
19th Century Louis XV Bombay Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine Louis XV marble-top bombé inlaid commode with bronze hardware. There are two drawers and each inlaid with floral design. The commode is inlaid on each side of the commode and...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

19th Century Louis XV Bombay Commode
19th Century Louis XV Bombay Commode

19th Century Louis XV Bombay Commode

H 34 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
Fine, circa 1830, Bombay, Marble-Top Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-over-two, solid walnut, Bombay style commode from Naples. Chocolate marble top is original to
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1830s Italian Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine, circa 1830, Bombay, Marble-Top Commode
Fine, circa 1830, Bombay, Marble-Top Commode

Fine, circa 1830, Bombay, Marble-Top Commode

H 34 in W 47 in D 25 in
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish rococo period commode with detailed marquetry throughout. It is the Bombay curves and
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Brass

Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70

Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70

H 31 in W 42 in D 23 in
Italian Green and Gold Painted Bombay Commode, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wood painted gold gilt Bombay commode decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers throughout
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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Brass

Italian Green and Gold Painted Bombay Commode, circa 1900
Italian Green and Gold Painted Bombay Commode, circa 1900

Italian Green and Gold Painted Bombay Commode, circa 1900

H 33.5 in W 46 in D 24 in
French Inlaid Bombay Commode with Marble Top C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome French Inlaid Bombay Commode.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

French Inlaid Bombay Commode with Marble Top C. 1900's
French Inlaid Bombay Commode with Marble Top C. 1900's

French Inlaid Bombay Commode with Marble Top C. 1900's

H 35.5 in W 51 in D 23 in
French White Washed Oak Dresser of Bombay Shape, 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French white washed oak dresser of Bombay shape, 4 drawers, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Oak

French White Washed Oak Dresser of Bombay Shape, 19th Century
French White Washed Oak Dresser of Bombay Shape, 19th Century

French White Washed Oak Dresser of Bombay Shape, 19th Century

H 35.5 in W 35.25 in D 21 in
French 19th Century Bombay Commode with Bronze Mounts and Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
French 19th century Bombay commode with 19th century bronze mounts and inlay throughout and
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Bombay Chest

French 19th Century Bombay Commode with Bronze Mounts and Marble Top
French 19th Century Bombay Commode with Bronze Mounts and Marble Top

French 19th Century Bombay Commode with Bronze Mounts and Marble Top

H 35.5 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Bombay Small Dresser Walnut Burl
Located in Encinitas, CA
Lovely and striking commode of carved walnut solids, gorgeous burled veneers and inlays, featuring two upper small drawers and two larger lower drawers with fancy bronze hardware, ea...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Bombay Small Dresser Walnut Burl
Antique Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Bombay Small Dresser Walnut Burl

Antique Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Bombay Small Dresser Walnut Burl

H 30.75 in W 39 in D 19 in
18th Century Dutch Bombay Baroque Linen Press
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
An 18th century Dutch baroque linen press or cabinet. Mahogany veneer on oak. Bombay shaped chest
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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

18th Century Dutch Bombay Baroque Linen Press
18th Century Dutch Bombay Baroque Linen Press

18th Century Dutch Bombay Baroque Linen Press

H 88.98 in W 80.32 in D 25.6 in
18th Century Mahogany Dutch Linen Press in Bombay Form
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible color on this 18th century mahogany Dutch linen press (or armoire). Base is a Bombay
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18th Century Dutch Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Dutch Linen Press in Bombay Form
18th Century Mahogany Dutch Linen Press in Bombay Form

18th Century Mahogany Dutch Linen Press in Bombay Form

H 95.5 in W 76 in L 95.5 in
Antique Flint & Horner Carved Mahogany and Bronze Bombe High Chest with Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Flint and Horner mahogany Bombay high chest features three drawers over four long drawers
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Bronze

Antique Flint & Horner Carved Mahogany and Bronze Bombe High Chest with Mirror
Antique Flint & Horner Carved Mahogany and Bronze Bombe High Chest with Mirror

Antique Flint & Horner Carved Mahogany and Bronze Bombe High Chest with Mirror

H 77 in W 39 in D 26 in
Pine Bombay Chest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid pine Bombay chest of drawers made in 90’s in the modernized style of Baroque. It has been
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16th Century American Baroque Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Pine

Pine Bombay Chest
Pine Bombay Chest

Pine Bombay Chest

H 36 in W 67.5 in D 28 in
French Marble-Top Inlaid Bombay Chest with Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice French marble-top inlaid Bombay chest. The chest has two large drawers that
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1920s Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

French Marble-Top Inlaid Bombay Chest with Mounted Bronze Ormolu
French Marble-Top Inlaid Bombay Chest with Mounted Bronze Ormolu

French Marble-Top Inlaid Bombay Chest with Mounted Bronze Ormolu

H 29.75 in W 33 in D 16 in
Japanese Chinoiserie Black Painted Two Draw Small Bombay Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Japanese chinoiserie black painted two draw small Bombay chest. Great size 20" wide by 14" deep and
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Late 19th Century English Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Chinoiserie Black Painted Two Draw Small Bombay Chest
Japanese Chinoiserie Black Painted Two Draw Small Bombay Chest

Japanese Chinoiserie Black Painted Two Draw Small Bombay Chest

H 27 in W 20 in D 14 in
19th C. French Painted Bombay Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. French Louis XV style commode. The original green painted and parcel gilt finish depicts bows and ribbon throughout. The Commode has five drawers with plenty of storage space...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood

19th C. French Painted Bombay Chest
19th C. French Painted Bombay Chest

19th C. French Painted Bombay Chest

H 34 in W 61 in D 24 in
Early 18th Century Dutch Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
bombay-shaped base. All retain the original chased brass hardware. Made in Holland, circa 1740.
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Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Dutch Bombay Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century Dutch Bombay Chest of Drawers

Early 18th Century Dutch Bombay Chest of Drawers

H 32 in W 38 in D 20 in
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French bombay commode or chest of drawers France, Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Marble Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu

H 32.5 in W 40 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Painted Bombe Commodes or Nightstands
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of white bombay chests or nightstands with brass hardware. Sensational color, size and style
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Mid-19th Century American Louis XV Antique Bombay Chest

Pair of Painted Bombe Commodes or Nightstands
Pair of Painted Bombe Commodes or Nightstands

Pair of Painted Bombe Commodes or Nightstands

H 33 in W 34 in D 18 in
19th Century Walnut Serpentine Bombay Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine quality and of great design mid-19th century French Bombay serpentine commode that will make
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19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Serpentine Bombay Style Chest of Drawers
19th Century Walnut Serpentine Bombay Style Chest of Drawers

19th Century Walnut Serpentine Bombay Style Chest of Drawers

H 32.75 in W 50 in D 25.75 in
19th c. Dutch Bombay Commode in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
blue paint. Subtle Bombay form with shaped legs. Original hardware. Circa 1870.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th c. Dutch Bombay Commode in Original Paint
19th c. Dutch Bombay Commode in Original Paint

19th c. Dutch Bombay Commode in Original Paint

H 32.69 in W 44.25 in D 20.75 in
French Marble Top Walnut Bombay Commode with Secretaire
Located in Wilson, NC
The Bombay sides and front have bookmatched veneers. The sides and drawer fronts are crossbanded
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1890s French Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Marble Top Walnut Bombay Commode with Secretaire
French Marble Top Walnut Bombay Commode with Secretaire

French Marble Top Walnut Bombay Commode with Secretaire

H 33.75 in W 44 in D 21.25 in
19th Century Dutch Rococo Bombay Commode in Original Patina
Located in Wichita, KS
A Dutch Rococo commode from the 19th century in original patina with Bombay shape and scalloped top.
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19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dutch Rococo Bombay Commode in Original Patina
19th Century Dutch Rococo Bombay Commode in Original Patina

19th Century Dutch Rococo Bombay Commode in Original Patina

H 31 in W 36 in D 22 in
French Bombay Chest
Located in Sarasota, FL
French Bombay Chest with marquetry flower design to the front and sides. Two drawers having bronze
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Bombay Chest
French Bombay Chest

French Bombay Chest

H 34 in W 48 in D 18 in
18th Century French Walnut Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century French Walnut Bombay Chest of Drawers 50''w x 24''d x 33''h
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Bombay Chest

18th Century French Walnut Bombay Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Walnut Bombay Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Walnut Bombay Chest of Drawers

H 33 in W 50 in D 24 in
Marble Top Bombay Chest by Paine Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome bombay chest of drawers retailed by an old firm Paine Furniture Co. The company often
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Bombay Chest

Marble Top Bombay Chest by Paine Furniture Company
Marble Top Bombay Chest by Paine Furniture Company

Marble Top Bombay Chest by Paine Furniture Company

H 34 in W 49.5 in D 21.5 in
Exceptional Louis Phillippe Serpentine Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
Louis Phillippe serpentine bombay chest with very unusual "extras". The reeded columns are unique
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19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Louis Phillippe Serpentine Bombay Chest of Drawers
Exceptional Louis Phillippe Serpentine Bombay Chest of Drawers

Exceptional Louis Phillippe Serpentine Bombay Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 41 in D 20 in
19th Century Italian Bombay Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Italian olivewood Bombay shape two over three-drawer chest with original forged brass
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bombay Chest

19th Century Italian Bombay Chest
19th Century Italian Bombay Chest

19th Century Italian Bombay Chest

H 35 in W 50 in D 20 in
Early 20th Century Dutch Bombay Chest
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a very nice bleached oak Dutch Bombay commode. It dates to the early 1900s. It has ball and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Dutch Bombay Chest
Early 20th Century Dutch Bombay Chest

Early 20th Century Dutch Bombay Chest

H 30 in W 35.75 in D 18 in
French Bombay Chest with Marble Top
Located in Sarasota, FL
Handmade chest with thick marble top in Rouge' having ormolu trim having 3 full drawers
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1830s French French Provincial Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

French Bombay Chest with Marble Top
French Bombay Chest with Marble Top

French Bombay Chest with Marble Top

H 36 in W 54 in D 22 in
19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning rare 19th century Zanzibar or Bombay chest composed of six thick slabs of teak wood. The
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1870s Islamic Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest

19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest

H 20 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning rare 19th century Zanzibar or Bombay chest composed of six thick slabs of teak wood. The
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1870s Tanzanian Tribal Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest

19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest

H 20 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
19th Century French Bombay Shaped Commode(chest of drawers)
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French Bombay Shaped Chest of Drawers (commode and dresser)
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19th Century French Antique Bombay Chest

19th Century French Bombay Shaped Commode(chest of drawers)
19th Century French Bombay Shaped Commode(chest of drawers)

19th Century French Bombay Shaped Commode(chest of drawers)

H 33 in W 37 in D 20 in
Pair Bombay Commodes
Located in Fairhope, AL
Pair of Bombay commodes circa 1880s from Italy fashioned in burled walnut, fruitwood and satinwood
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19th Century Italian Antique Bombay Chest

Materials

Wood

Pair Bombay Commodes
Pair Bombay Commodes

Pair Bombay Commodes

H 29 in W 18.25 in D 12.5 in
Bombay Bovine Commode
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Here's a unique slant on the classic commode chest.... This wooden bow fronted two drawer cabinet
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bombay Chest

Bombay Bovine Commode
Bombay Bovine Commode

Bombay Bovine Commode

H 32 in W 40.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Painted Italian Bombay Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Painted Italian Bombay Commode 42"W x 19"D x 37"H (also: chest of
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19th Century Italian Antique Bombay Chest

19th Century Painted Italian Bombay Commode
19th Century Painted Italian Bombay Commode

19th Century Painted Italian Bombay Commode

H 37 in W 42 in D 19 in

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Antique Bombay Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique bombay chest available at 1stDibs. An antique bombay chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique bombay chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bombay chest, designed in the Louis XV, Baroque or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Bombay Chest?

Prices for an antique bombay chest start at $1,250 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $4,800.

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 Antique Bombay Chest
  • What is a Bombay chest?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • Where did the Bombay chest originate?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
  • Why is it called a Bombay chest?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.
  • What are Bombay chests used for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

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  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.

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