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Superb Antique French Bombe Commode Chest

19th century
Sold 7 July 2026 · Rams Head Antiques
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This stunning 19th century French commode has a wonderful bombe form superbly constructed with walnut veneers onto a solid oak carcas. The body of the chest is decorated with attractive inlaid parquetry panels in tulip wood and kingwood and embellished with crisply cast ormolu mounts throughout. This has the original key present and a deep pair of lockable drawers. The separate marble top is in outstanding crisp, clean condition with a delightful figured rouge marbling. The chest is offered for sale in excellent condition with a great, light colouration that would work well in many modern interiors as well as a traditional antique setting.

Circa 1880.

Substantial in size this measures 120 cms wide 56 cms deep by 84 cms high.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £75 plus vat to most destinations.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique French Bombe Commode to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1092885
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Description
This stunning 19th century French commode has a wonderful bombe form superbly constructed with walnut veneers onto a solid oak carcas.
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The body of the chest is decorated with attractive inlaid parquetry panels in tulip wood and kingwood and embellished with crisply cast ormolu mounts throughout.
Rams Head Antiques

This has the original key present and a deep pair of lockable drawers. The separate marble top is in outstanding crisp, clean condition with a delightful figured rouge marbling. The chest is offered for sale in excellent condition with a great, light colouration that would work well in many modern interiors as well as a traditional antique setting.

Circa 1880.

Substantial in size this measures 120 cms wide 56 cms deep by 84 cms high.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £75 plus vat to most destinations.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique French Bombe Commode to the 1880s.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1092885
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An antique French bombe commode featuring undulating wooden surfaces with floral marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top.
Superb Antique French Bombe Commode Chest
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An antique French bombe commode featuring undulating wooden surfaces with floral marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a shaped marble top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWalnut, Marble, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBombe profile, Floral marquetry, Gilt bronze ormolu mounts, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

The bombe style is characterised by its distinctive outward-curving, convex sides and swelling front profiles, which gained immense popularity during the Louis XV and Rococo periods.

These pieces are traditionally constructed with a solid timber carcase overlaid with decorative wood veneers in marquetry or parquetry patterns, frequently accented with cast bronze or brass mounts.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, hand-cast metal mounts, and the construction methods of the internal drawer linings.

A bombe commode functions effectively as a statement piece in contemporary living spaces, contrasting cleanly against minimalist walls or paired with modern abstract art to balance traditional craftsmanship.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the wood veneers, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the polished surface.
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