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What is a Bombay chest?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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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.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully understated early 20th century Scandinavian pine Bombay chest featuring a wonderfully sculptural profile, rich natural patina, and warm honey-toned wood grain throughou...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode or Bombay Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Rococo or Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or chest of drawers
In the manner of Baker Furniture
Italy, Late 20th Century
Carved walnut, with original brass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bleached Dutch Oak Bombay Chest Of Drawers With Walnut Burl Veneer, 1820s
Located in Viterbo, VT
The chest features three inset drawers with drawer fronts that follow the scalloped and bombay shape of the case, giving the piece beautiful depth.
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Pair, 18th Century Italian Large Green Painted Bombay Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Round Top, TX
The brass pulls on the 3 drawers compliment the carving and cabriolet legs of these remarkable chests of drawers.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Provincial Serpentine Commodes
Located in Sheffield, MA
Search terms: Louis XV Provincial style, Bombay chest of drawers., commodes, dressers, chest of drawers.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,500 / set