You don’t have to limit the kind of chest of drawers you buy to the standard cube shape even though there are some lovely examples available. Why not change things up a bit and buy a bombe chest, taking advantage of the sweeping curves and intricate design features that embellish the exterior.
The bombe chest is an unusual looking piece of furniture giving the impression that it has been partially exploded from the inside out. The puffed out surface of the chest is the distinctive feature that identifies the bombe, but it is the glossy lacquered finish and impressive design work that makes each piece so desirable.
You can place bombe chests in just about any room of the house although they look particularly impressive in the bedroom. This is even more so when the bombe chest is used in pairs as side tables. This accent piece creates instant eye catching beauty and will add an elegance to the bedroom with which you can base the rest of the room’s décor around.
The average bombe chest is large enough to store a good quantity of linen or towels making it a convenient source of storage. Traditionally the bombe chest was used to house fine linen for use in dining and this would still be an appropriate use for it today. It’s just that many people choose to put the chest into the bedroom where it will not only be used more often but it can also be admired more often.
Bombe chests are being reproduced today taking the art back to the origins and doing a good job at recreating a beautiful piece of furniture. Due to the shape of the chest there are a few important aspects that you should check out to ensure that you won’t have problems after you buy it. The shape of the drawers may result in minor sticking problems so be sure to give them a test run.
The bombe chest is certainly a piece of furniture that will create added visual appeal in whatever room it is situated.