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Large French Bombe Shaped Walnut and Kingwood Commode
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Large French Bombe Shaped Walnut and Kingwood Commode

19th century
Sold 1 July 2026 · I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A 19th Century french bombe shaped commode of three long drawers, with cast brass fittings set beneath a serpentine-shaped rouge marble top measuring

Height 82cms

Width 131 cms

Depth 56 cms

Condition

Good overall, a few bits of veneers around the drawers have been replaced and there is some age related wear overall

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this French Bombe Commode to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1217071
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Description
A 19th Century french bombe shaped commode of three long drawers, with cast brass fittings set beneath a serpentine-shaped rouge marble top measuring

Height 82cms

Width 131 cms

Depth 56 cms

Condition

“
Good overall, a few bits of veneers around the drawers have been replaced and there is some age related wear overall.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this French Bombe Commode to the 19th Century.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217071
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A large serpentine bombe commode featuring richly grained walnut and kingwood veneers, detailed cast brass ormolu mounts, and a marble top.
Large French bombe shaped walnut and kingwood commode
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A large serpentine bombe commode featuring richly grained walnut and kingwood veneers, detailed cast brass ormolu mounts, and a 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, Kingwood, Ormolu, Marble
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBombe curves, Ormolu mounts, Serpentine front, Book-matched veneer
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A bombe commode is a distinct style of chest of drawers featuring convex, swelling curves on the front and sides, originating primarily in 18th-century France during the Baroque and Rococo periods.

Traditional construction typically involves a sturdy oak or pine carcase veneered with exotic and domestic hardwoods such as walnut, kingwood, rosewood, and tulipwood, frequently complemented by gilt-bronze or ormolu mounts and marble tops.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional hand-planed secondary woods, tool marks on the interior, and the natural oxidisation and wear patterns consistent with age rather than modern fabrication.

Positioning the commode as a focal point against a neutral wall allows its sculptural silhouette and timber grain to stand out, pairing effectively with both minimalist modern decor and traditional settings.

Maintenance requires avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and direct sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished wood finish.
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