Boston Bombe Secretary
Frontal view of a closed Boston Bombe Secretary with mirrored upper doors, bombe base, and slant-front desk.
Front view of the Boston Bombe Secretary with the right upper door open, revealing interior cubbyholes and shelves.
Close-up of a carved mahogany furniture pediment with central cartouche and decorative molding.
Handcrafted bombe secretary desk in mahogany with open cabinet doors, multiple small drawers, and a broken arch pediment. A frontal view of the serpentine front Boston Bombe Secretary desk built by Boston furniture maker Thomas J. MacDonald. The desk is shown in bright room with pale green walls. The doors of the upper case are shown open revealing the cubbies of the upper case. The slant top desk surface is open showing the writing surface and the pigeon hole assembly.
Close-up of a mahogany cabinet corner featuring dentil molding, carved latticework, fluted pilaster, and gilded trim.
Corner view of a mahogany cabinet showing carved dentil molding, fluted pilaster, lattice pattern carving, and gilded glass panel edge.
Close-up of the interior of a mahogany secretary cabinet showing scalloped pigeonhole compartments, open shelving, and brass hinges.
Open writing surface of a bombe secretary with scalloped drawers, pigeonholes, hidden compartments, and brass hardware.
Full view of a mahogany bombe secretary with upper and lower sections open, revealing scalloped compartments, curved drawers, and detailed carvings.
Mahogany bombe secretary with mirrored glass doors closed, lower writing surface open, and scalloped interior compartments visible.
Boston Bombe Secretary

Boston Bombe Secretary

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Serpentine Front Boston Bombe Secretary

A stunning example of American craftsmanship, this mahogany serpentine-front Boston Bombe Secretary features intricate brass hardware, and a dramatic bonnet top with carved cartouche. The upper cabinet reveals an array of pigeonholes and shelves, ideal for organizing correspondence, while the lower bombe case adds elegant curves and ample storage with its gracefully bowed drawers.

This exquisite masterwork was handcrafted in 2006 by world-renowned furniture maker Thomas J. MacDonald. Showcasing the highest standards of American craftsmanship, it features a dramatically curved bombe base, period-accurate handmade mirrored glass doors, and intricate 24-karat gold leaf accents throughout. Finished with a traditional 18th century hand-rubbed varnish, this piece radiates timeless elegance and historical authenticity. It has been proudly exhibited at the Concord Museum, the Massachusetts State House, and the Massachusetts Historical Society, and has been featured in multiple prestigious print publications, affirming its status as both a fine work of art and a significant cultural artifact.

 

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