Frequently Asked Questions About Chests

When you're ready to buy a fine chest for your home, all the options available in the market may seem a bit daunting. Here are some frequently asked questions about bombe chests - their style, quality and use.

What Is a Bombe Chest?
A bombe chest is a low wooden cabinet with a bulge or serpentine front, and sometimes sides. While some bombe chests have doors on the front, most usually have drawers. A bombe chest is usually used to store clothes, linens or personal items. It can also be showcased in your living room or foyer as a beautiful accent piece.

What Is a Demilune Chest?
A demilune chest is a crescent or half-moon shaped cabinet that you can place in your dining room as a buffet, the foyer to hold magazines and mail or the living room as a media center.

What Is a Credenza Chest?
A credenza chest is a type of side cabinet with doors surmounted by drawers. A credenza chest is generally highly decorated and shaped. Originally "credenza" meant an Italian sideboard which was used as a serving table. A credenza chest can be placed in your dining room to store fine China, in your living room as an accent piece or in your bedroom to store linens or clothes.

What Is a Console Chest?
A console chest is a cabinet designed to stand against a wall. A console chest may have doors in front or drawers or a combination of both. A console chest generally has carved legs and features decorative design. A console chest can be used for storage or be placed as an accent piece in your foyer or living room.