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Antique bombe chest in bois de rose veneer with palissandro inlays, Luigi XV style, circa 1900, Italian origin (Napoli), wood with gilt bronze fittings, dimensions 100 cm wide, 83 cm high, 52 cm deep, weight 40 kg, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains, lockable.
Description from the seller
Bombé chest in bois de rose with geometric inlays of rosewood in the Louis XV style
This bombe chest represents the elegance of the Louis XV style (1715-1774), characterized by sinuous curved lines, cabriole feet, and refined decorations in gilded bronze. The veneered slab construction in bois de rose with geometric inlays in palissandro demonstrates the exceptional craftsmanship of the period's cabinetmakers, who favored harmony of form and the preciousness of materials. Italian manufactories, particularly those of Naples and Genoa, were renowned for producing bombe chests that tastefully reinterpret French models.
These chests are highly sought after by antique furniture collectors and enthusiasts of classical interior design for their timeless refinement and excellent artisanal quality. The Italian antique market places great value on these pieces, especially when they retain their original handles and escutcheons in gilded bronze. Such furniture continues to be featured in historic homes and prestigious residences, appreciated for its ability to confer elegance and character to spaces.
Seller's Story
Bombé chest in bois de rose with geometric inlays of rosewood in the Louis XV style
This bombe chest represents the elegance of the Louis XV style (1715-1774), characterized by sinuous curved lines, cabriole feet, and refined decorations in gilded bronze. The veneered slab construction in bois de rose with geometric inlays in palissandro demonstrates the exceptional craftsmanship of the period's cabinetmakers, who favored harmony of form and the preciousness of materials. Italian manufactories, particularly those of Naples and Genoa, were renowned for producing bombe chests that tastefully reinterpret French models.
These chests are highly sought after by antique furniture collectors and enthusiasts of classical interior design for their timeless refinement and excellent artisanal quality. The Italian antique market places great value on these pieces, especially when they retain their original handles and escutcheons in gilded bronze. Such furniture continues to be featured in historic homes and prestigious residences, appreciated for its ability to confer elegance and character to spaces.

