Bombe
An 18th Century Dutch Mahogany Chest of Drawers
If you are going to walk the walk, you should talk the talk.
What is a bombe?
BOMBE: having outward curving lines, like a swelling, either on the front or sides of a piece of furniture or object. Usually used to describe a type of commode or other case piece. First developed in the 17th century and still seen today.
Examples
Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Chest, c. 1930’s
Contemporary white grid chest
Red chest by my friends at Hooker Furniture Company
Pair antique Italian painted cabinets, 19th century
Chest By Bert England for Widdicomb c. 1960
And it’s a dessert too!
Cherry Bombe