Painted bombay chest
07 January 2026
Description

Two drawer Bombay chest, appears to be hand painted, with marble top, and gold colored metal pulls and accent pieces. Petite size.

Dimensions

26.5” wide in back, 20.5” wide in front, 14” deep , 28” tall

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 20 hours
By Delia
Jan 08, 12:50 UTC
Fair Market Value
$600 - $900 USD
Suggested Asking Price $1,200 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Laura,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The term "bombé" (pronounced bom-bay) is used to describe furniture that has a bulging shape, as seen here. (there is also the Bombay Furniture Company that made such furniture but I don't see their label in any of these photos - if that's there, please take/attach a photo as that will affect the value of this piece).

Most 20th Century diminutive commodes of this size and with similar decoration have sold recently at auction for between $700 and $900.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage diminutive Louis XV style Chinoiserie decorated and ormolu mounted marble top mahogany bombé commode
20th Century
Of rectangular section with swelled front, surmounted by a Brocatelle or Fleur de Pecher marble top, the mahogany case with painted drawers and case sides, with cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and pulls. Unlabeled.
Height: 28 inches; greatest width: 26-1/2 inches; depth: 14 inches
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition.
PROVENANCE: Unknown
$ 600-900*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

Laura snyder Jan 08, 19:41 UTC

Thanks. Any idea where this would have been made? Is this hand painted? Also, any idea if it’s early or late 20th century?

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