A Sculptural Dutch Bombe Commode in Bleached Maple

A wonderfully sculptural and highly coveted Dutch bombe chest of drawers, in the 18th-century Baroque manner, finished in a rare and fashionable sun-bleached blonde. The form is the star: a true bombé or bombe silhouette, with a dramatically serpentine front and exaggerated swollen bombé sides that swell outward then cinch in, creating a voluptuous, sensual profile from every angle. The top is shaped with a serpentine molded edge, following the curves of the drawers below. The base features a scalloped apron with a central notch and short cabriole-like feet, completing the Louis XV-inspired silhouette. This example has been expertly stripped and refinished in a soft, natural, matte blonde finish - as seen in your photos - revealing a beautiful, lightly figured grain with curly or tiger maple figuring on the side panels and drawer fronts. The finish is very much in the coveted Gustavian / Belgian / Scandinavian bleached wood trend, giving a 300-year-old form a fresh, modern, organic feel. Perfect for California, French Country, or Swedish interiors. Featuring four graduated, convex drawers, each with its original antiqued brass hardware: bail pulls with rosette backplates featuring a shell / foliate design, and pierced rocaille escutcheons with keyhole motifs, as captured in your detailed macros. The hardware has a dark, time-worn patina that contrasts beautifully with the pale wood. As your detail shots show, the drawers are constructed with a curved front that matches the bombé side, a difficult and expensive joinery feat. Dimensions: Height: 39 in Width: 51 in Depth: 22.5 in Sold As: Set of 1 Style: Dutch Colonial Materials and Techniques: Brass, Marble Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: Mid-20th century Condition: Distressed Wear consistent with age and use.