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18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bombe Oak Chest of Drawers
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18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bombe Oak Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A stunning looking 18th century Dutch antique marquetry decorated oak bombe chest of drawers. It has a moulded edge above four bombe shaped oak drawers with the original ornate brass handles, standing on wonderful looking claw and ball feet united by a shaped carved crested apron. The marquetry decorations depict floral tulip patterns and crests, with the top also incorporating two birds either side of a large crest. The colours and the patina of this item of truly striking, making it both a decorative and functional piece of furniture. There are signs of age, some cracks/historic repairs to the back and sides, various small knocks, scratches, and marks as can be expected for its age, but nothing detrimental and structurally sound. It has been lightly cleaned and is ready for use.

All prices quoted exclude delivery costs. Delivery costs for the shipping of this item to anywhere mainland in the UK is £100. Certain postcode exclusions and surcharges apply - see the "Ordering & Delivery" tab on our website for more details. For any overseas deliveries, please contact us for a quote.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Bombe Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214167
Dealers Internal Reference
Code: 10150
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Description
A stunning looking 18th century Dutch antique marquetry decorated oak bombe chest of drawers.
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It has a moulded edge above four bombe shaped oak drawers with the original ornate brass handles, standing on wonderful looking claw and ball feet united by a shaped carved crested apron.
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The marquetry decorations depict floral tulip patterns and crests, with the top also incorporating two birds either side of a large crest. The colours and the patina of this item of truly striking, making it both a decorative and functional piece of furniture. There are signs of age, some cracks/historic repairs to the back and sides, various small knocks, scratches, and marks as can be expected for its age, but nothing detrimental and structurally sound. It has been lightly cleaned and is ready for use.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet.
fig 1. 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bombe Oak Chest of Drawers

All prices quoted exclude delivery costs. Delivery costs for the shipping of this item to anywhere mainland in the UK is £100. Certain postcode exclusions and surcharges apply - see the "Ordering & Delivery" tab on our website for more details. For any overseas deliveries, please contact us for a quote.

Please ensure that you have read and agree to the conditions within or Returns Policy detailed on our website under the "Ordering & Delivery" tab.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Bombe Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214167
Dealers Internal Ref
Code: 10150
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Archive I An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet.

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bombe Oak Chest of Drawers

Archive II An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet. View II
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Archive V An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet. View VI
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Archive IX An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet. View X
Archive XI An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet. View XI
Archive XII An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet. View XII
Archive XIII An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet. View XIII
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An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet.
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bombe Oak Chest Of Drawers
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An eighteenth-century Dutch oak chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombe front, elaborate floral marquetry inlay, four graduated drawers with brass handles, and claw and ball feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleDutch Baroque
  • MaterialOak, Fruitwood Inlay, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBombe front, Floral marquetry, Claw and ball feet, Carved apron
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This eighteenth-century Dutch Baroque chest of drawers is made of oak with fruitwood inlay and a warm brown colour, finished with ornate brass handles. The bombé front features four graduated drawers decorated with floral tulip patterns and crests, positioned beneath a moulded edge top. The piece stands on claw and ball feet united by a shaped carved apron, showing historic repairs, small knocks, scratches, and marks consistent with age. Measuring 83 cm high, 88 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, this functional item provides generous storage for folded clothing or linens in a bedroom or hallway, bringing character to an English Country House interior.

FAQs

Dutch bombe furniture from the 18th century is distinguished by its sweeping, convex-curved silhouette along the front and sides, often embellished with intricate floral marquetry inlays.

Craftsmen primarily utilised solid oak or walnut for the carcase, decorating the exterior with thin veneers of fruitwoods, holly, or sycamore to form floral patterns, fitted with cast brass handles.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, heavy oak drawer linings displaying natural timber shrinkage, hand-cast brass escutcheons, and hand-cut marquetry with subtle surface variation.

A marquetry chest functions as a focal statement piece in a hallway or drawing room, complemented by neutral walls and contemporary artwork to contrast its detailed ornamentation.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lift, polish periodically with high-quality beeswax, and gently dust using a soft, dry cloth.
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