Definition: A bombé chest is a cabinet with a bulge or serpentine front (and sometimes sides), usually with drawers.
Pronunciation: bom-bay'
Common Misspellings: Bombay Chest
Bombé Chest
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Notice the beautiful curving front of this Bombé chest.
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