Have you ever struggled with decorating an area of your home or perhaps a bare wall where nothing seems to fit? Maybe you should consider buying a bombe chest. You've probably heard of them, but may not be completely familiar with what they are.
Bombe chests are a unique style of solid wood furniture that has been around for centuries, first created and mastered by the French nearly 300 years ago during the Regence period. A new king came to power in France during this time and started a furniture renaissance that has lasted all this time.
Bombe chests look like a chest with drawers or a petite dresser. But there are some interesting, unique characteristics only found in authentic bombe chests that distinguish them from any other type of furniture. Check out the list below for some interesting facts.
1.) The main feature is the overall shape of the piece. Bombe chests are not like typical straight-edged, square-lined pieces of furniture you see these days. The front and sides of a bombe chest are usually curved and rounded with a stylish, wavy look to the drawers and side panels. It can definitely dress up that bare wall or hallway.
2.) Another feature of authentic bombe chests that set them apart is an artists touch. Most times there will be hand-painted motifs, which makes each piece even more unique and stylish since no two are exactly alike. Back when the French first started building these chests they were painting dragons, flowers, and shells. Floral patterns are still very popular today, usually winding stems, buds, and flowers in a beautiful pattern up the drawers and along the sides.
3.) The last feature that some bombe chests have is a wonderfully smooth hard surface. Most pieces will have some type of marble or granite surface creating the perfect area for displaying family photos or decorative accessories.
Not only are bombe chests beautiful works of art, but they also have a very practical purpose in most homes. These furniture marvels are great in dining rooms for storing linens and fine silverware. They also work well in a hallway or even in your bedroom for stowing away bed sheets and blankets. Every home could use a little extra storage space. So why not make that storage as stunningly beautiful as possible.
Are you wondering where to find such a versatile, unique piece of furniture for a low price? The best place to find these bombe chests is online. You may have visited a local furniture retailer and been turned away by only pricey, expensive options. Well, I'm here to let you know these same incredible chests can be found at a super discount online due to the competition between rival websites. Search the web and find the perfect one for you now. Happy shopping!
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