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Louis XV French Bombay Chest Dresser by HICKORY WHITE
By Hickory White
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Louis XV French Bombay Chest Dresser by HICKORY WHITE
Very solid
Category
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Louis XV Style Mahogany with Marble Top Commode Bombay
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Baker Bombay Commode Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Fantabulous Burl and Walnut Bombay Commode
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood Bombay Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Regency Provincial Bombay Chest by Karges
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This beautifully crafted Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bombay chest by Karges is a true work
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Bombay Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode
By Henredon
USA, late
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hickory French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode
By Hickory
Category
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 24.25 in W 38 in D 19.75 in
Country French Bombay Shape Massive Solid Wood Three Drawers Dresser Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Bombay shape massive solid wood three drawers dresser chest.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Bombay Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 42 in D 20.5 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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 30.75 in W 37.75 in D 16 in
Elegant Chartreuse Bombay Style Commode/ Chest of Drawers
By Grange
Located in North Miami, FL
Whimsical Bombay style 4 drawer chest commode in an amazing chartreuse lacquer. Ample storage and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Pink Blush & Silver Gilt Serpentine Bombay Chest / Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely French Louis XV style painted commode with the original painted finish in a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar
H 36 in W 17.5 in D 51 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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Painted Bombay Commode
Located in Washington, DC
White painted two drawer Bombay Commode with original white paint and creamy greyish marble top.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Henredon Italian Louis XV Cherry Wood Bombay Form Commode or Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand.
By
Category
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 24.5 in W 33.25 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Baker Burled Wood Bombay Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Baker Burled Wood Bombay Commode. Featuring a Bombay style design
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Copper, Steel
Minton Spidell French Provincial 2 Drawer Dutch Bombay Commode Chest
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Minton Spidell French Provincial 2 Drawer Dutch Bombay Commode Chest. Item features solid wood
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Inlay Brass Ormolu Bombay Dresser Console Cabinet Chest Marble Top
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French inlay brass ormolu bombay dresser commode console cabinet chest marble top.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Dressers
Materials
Marble
Baker Furniture Dutch Cream Painted Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Country French Bombay Shape Three Drawers Dressers Commodes Chests 3 Drawer
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair country French Bombay shape three drawers dressers commodes chests 3 drawer.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 35 in W 50 in D 22 in
Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Oak Bombay Form Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Heritage Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer bombay form dresser, chest of drawers, or
Category
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 29.13 in W 44.25 in D 18.38 in
Italian White Lacquered Bombay Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Bombay chest commodes or nightstands
Italy, 20th century
White
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Burl Wood and Walnut Bombay Form Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian or French Provincial style bombay chest commodes or nightstands
By
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.5 in W 29 in D 15.63 in
Henredon Italian Louis XV Burl Wood Bombay Form Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Ralph Lauren Italian Louis XV Mahogany Bombay Form Bedside Chests, Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commodes or nightstands
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian Louis XV Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 30.75 in D 22.75 in
Bombay Chest, French Louis XV Farmhouse Chic Two-Door Chest
Located in Glendale, CA
Two door chest with plenty of storage space. Newly finished in grey and brown washed distressed
Category
20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French Chinoiserie Bombay Dresser
Located in So. Egremont, MA
A two drawer beautifully hand painted chest in green and gold
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Louis XV Bombay Commode
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Marble-top three-drawer Bombay commode featuring all original antique brass pulls and marble top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Bombay Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis XV style marquetry inlaid, bronze-mounted, Bombay commode.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 1840s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Bombay Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This petite pair of French 3-drawer Bombay chests are painted a soft shade of blue/gray with silver
Category
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Vermeil, Silver
French Bombay Chest Nightstand Louis XV Marble Top Petite
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mahogany with Marble Top Commode Bombay Chest with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts
Approximate
Category
Vintage 1970s Louis XV Night Stands
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1960s Vintage Drexel French Bombay Mustard Yellow Nightstand a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage 1960’s Drexel French Bombay chest nightstands a pair. In good vintage condition. In
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Marble Top Commode Bombay Chest with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts
Approximate Measurements in
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Baker Furniture French Provincial Bombay Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French style commode or Bombay chest from the Milling Road line by Baker furniture. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombay Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode
By Henredon
Category
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombay Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode
By Henredon
Category
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Oak Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous solid oak French Provincial style Bombay chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombay Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode
By Henredon
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Abalone Incrusted Bombay Chest C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning incrusted abalone bombay chest of drawers. Although the chest of drawers is from the 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Theodore Alexander French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Chest or Commode
By Theodore Alexander
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest dresser or commode
By Theodore
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Henredon Knotty Pine Bombay Chest Serpentine Commode French Country Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon knotty pine Bombay chest serpentine commode French country dresser 58"
Up for
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 38 in W 58 in D 21.5 in
Ornate French Marble-Top Bombay Chest With Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a beautiful ornate French style marble top Bombay chest with bronze ormolu. The piece has
Category
Vintage 1960s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Style Bombay Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style commode or bombay chest by Baker Furniture. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.13 in W 30.63 in D 18 in
Ornate French Louis XV Style Inlaid Mahogany Marble-Top Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Louis XV style mahogany Bombay chest or commode. The chest features stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Ornate French Louis XV Style Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Louis XV style mahogany Bombay chest or commode. The chest features stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Faux Marble-Top Bombay Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 47 in D 20.25 in
Baker Furniture Burled Walnut Bombay Chest Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French style Bombay chest or commode by Baker Furniture. The chest features gorgeous
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Painted Chinoiserie Bombay Shaped Chests with Three Drawers Each
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French blue painted and raised gold and silver chinoiserie Bombay shaped chests with three
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
Ornate French Louis XV Style Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Bombay Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Louis XV style mahogany bombay chests or commodes. The chests feature
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 36.75 in W 47.75 in D 21 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 47 in L 30 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
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 34.25 in W 46.25 in L 34.25 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
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French Bombay Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French bombay chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every French bombay chest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French bombay chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right French bombay chest, those designed in Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French bombay chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company and Henredon produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a French Bombay Chest?
Prices for a French bombay chest start at $1,495 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $3,400.
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 French Bombay Chest
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay 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.
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