| There are many ways in which the average room | | | | around the edges and sides. |
| can be given a decorative boost but the simplest and | | | | It is possible to buy these chests furnished with a |
| most effective is to introduce an accent piece of | | | | set of drawers or as a straight cupboard or you can |
| furniture that will draw the eye. A typical example | | | | get them as a combination. The bombe chest was |
| that provides function as well as the showy flair you | | | | originally designed to hold dining linen and was situated |
| may be looking for is a bombe chest. | | | | as a decorative piece in the dining room. These days |
| Bombe chests are distinctive chests of drawers that | | | | they are popular as unique storage wardrobes that |
| originated during the French Regency period and can | | | | are desired more for their unique appearance than |
| be distinguished by the curving sides and front that | | | | their functionality. |
| gives the impression they are swollen and ready to | | | | Although not primarily bought for functional reasons |
| burst. The sweeping curves give these chests a | | | | they are still perfect as storage units, containing |
| classic elegance and grace. | | | | enough space inside to hold a lot of material. The |
| Bombe chests have a further distinctive feature in | | | | drawers too are deep and are capable of holding |
| that they are invariably hand-painted or embellished | | | | many small items. |
| with carved inlays to create an even more visually | | | | For visual appeal as well as adequate functionality the |
| appealing work of art. You will find antique chests | | | | bombe chest would make an outstanding addition to |
| decorated with flowers, leaves and even dragons | | | | any lavishly appointed room. |