Bombe Chests

Known by various names as Bombay Chests, Bachelor Chests or Consoles. Decorative Bombe Chests make a great compliment for any room as a decorative accent piece of furniture. Bombay Chests are beautifully designed and constructed which fit nicely in your entryway, living room or bedroom.

What is a Bombe Chest?
A Bombe Chest is a type of chest of drawers or a small cabinet or a chest which is ornately carved with a bowed front and sides.
Materials used to make Bombe Chests
Wood is the main material which is used to make Bombe Chest. Varieties of Wood are used like

• Oak
• Maple
• Teak
• Cherry
• Sheesham
• Mahogany
• Walnut

Styles of Bombe Chest
There is a wide variety of living room bombe chests covering every finish and style. The usual look of a modern chest of drawers is to have short legs and is basically rectangular with little detail. A Bombe Chest comes in various shapes like rectangle, square, oval, round but with a constant curved design.

A Bombe Chest, has a traditional look in the sense that it always has intricate designs of art over it. The designs are handcrafted on wood using various colors or on the same color of the wood. The colors of the chest are wide and varied. The handcrafted work varies from traditional designs to retro look to victorian age and even modern arts. Some are available with hand paintings with floral designs. A Bombe Chest is always very artistic. Exquisite details went into the bombe chest since old days, and artisans today still replicate the style for those with classic tastes. The base of the chest generally has serpentine legs.

Because these chests are so beautiful, they look very elegant in a hallway, dining room or living room. They are good for any furniture collection. Bombe Chests are versatile pieces that compliment any decor.