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A Late 18th Dutch Chest of Drawers
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A Late 18th Dutch Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A late 19th century Dutch mahogany chest of drawers, the top with serpentine sides and front and with barber pole stringing to the edge in boxwood and ebony, repeated on the drawers, over a bombé body with four long graduated drawers each with elaborate neoclassical brass handles with ram’s masks and foliate motifs around a vacant oval escutcheon and brass lock surround, on a cavetto plinth and raised on ogee bracket feet. Netherlands, circa 1780.

Condition: Overall very good, the chest is in good condition and is solid and robust, the drawers have had their runners upgraded and run smoothly, there are a couple of historic splits to the sides which are now stable and have been filled, the inlays are all present, the handles are all present and appear to be the originals, overall the piece has a great appearance with elegant proportions and pleasing colour and patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this Antique Dutch Bombe Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1230610
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A late 19th century Dutch mahogany chest of drawers, the top with serpentine sides and front and with barber pole stringing to the edge in boxwood and ebony, repeated on the drawers, over a bombé body with four long graduated drawers each with elaborate neoclassical brass handles with ram’s masks and foliate motifs around a vacant oval escutcheon and brass lock surround, on a cavetto plinth and raised on ogee bracket feet. Netherlands, circa 1780.
fig 1. A late 18th-century Dutch mahogany chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombee profile, four long drawers with decorative brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. A Late 18th Dutch Chest of Drawers

Condition: Overall very good, the chest is in good condition and is solid and robust, the drawers have had their runners upgraded and run smoothly, there are a couple of historic splits to the sides which are now stable and have been filled, the inlays are all present, the handles are all present and appear to be the originals, overall the piece has a great appearance with elegant proportions and pleasing colour and patina.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Antique Dutch Bombe Chest to the 18th Century.

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A late 18th-century Dutch mahogany chest of drawers featuring a shaped bombee profile, four long drawers with decorative brass handles, and bracket feet.
A Late 18th Dutch Chest of Drawers
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A Dutch bombee chest of drawers is a traditional 18th-century storage cabinet characterised by outward-curving sides and front panels. This design originated in Continental Europe, drawing influence from Baroque and Rococo aesthetics to create a sculpted silhouette.

Cabinetmakers during this period predominantly utilised hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak for structural framework and veneers. Cast brass hardware, including decorative swing handles and keyhole escutcheons, was standard for functional ornamentation.

Authentic pieces from the late 18th century feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, uneven hand-sawn back panels, and historical oxidisation on metal hardware. The timber often displays natural ageing, subtle contraction lines, and hand-planed interior surfaces.

A bombee chest serves as an anchor piece in entryways, living areas, or bedrooms. Juxtaposing its curved profile against contemporary artwork or minimal lighting creates a balanced scheme within modern or traditional interiors.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually along the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and finish discolouration.
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