FORM 10-Q

                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C.  20549
(Mark one)
  [ X ]        QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
                      THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                 For the quarterly period ended April 29, 2000

                                       OR

  [      ]     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
                      THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

          For the transition period from ___________  to  ___________

                         Commission File Number 1-7288



                          THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC.

             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                               Delaware                        75-1475223

     (State or other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. Employer
        incorporation or organization)                       Identification No.)

  550 Bailey Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas                          76107

(Address of principal executive offices)                      (Zip Code)
                                 (817) 347-8200

              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes     X             No ______


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock as of the latest practicable date.

             Class                Number of shares outstanding at April 29, 2000

  Common stock, $1 par value                         33,554,489



                    THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                   Form 10-Q

                          Quarter Ended April 29, 2000



                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

                        PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                                                                       Page No.


 Financial Statements...............................................      3-6

 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
   Condition and Results of Operations..............................      7-8



                          PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION



 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...................................        9

 Signatures.........................................................       10



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            THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
              Consolidated Statements of Operations
            (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                           (Unaudited)

<CAPTION>
                                                      Three Months Ended

                                                    April 29,       May 1,
                                                      2000           1999
<S>                                                 <C>           <C>
Net sales                                            $85,288       $75,286

Costs and expenses:
   Cost of sales, buying and store                   61,809        55,680
   occupancy costs
   Selling, general and administrative               26,645        23,999
   expenses
   Interest income, net                               (397)         (374)

      Total costs and expenses                       88,057        79,305

Loss before income taxes                            (2,769)       (4,019)
Income tax benefit                                  (1,094)       (1,588)

   Net loss                                         ($1,675)      ($2,431)


Basic earnings per share                            ($0.05)       ($0.07)

Diluted earnings per share                          ($0.05)       ($0.07)



Average common shares outstanding and
   dilutive potential common shares                 34,878        36,737

<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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               THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      Consolidated Balance Sheets
                        (Dollars in thousands)

<CAPTION>
                                      April 29,            January 29,        May 1,
                                        2000                  2000             1999
                                     (Unaudited)                            (Unaudited)
<S>                                   <C>                   <C>              <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents            $26,982               $39,174          $34,632
  Inventories                           87,673                90,583           87,282
  Other current  assets                 10,727                 9,365           16,603


    Total current assets               125,382               139,122          138,517

Property and equipment, net             47,036                47,544           43,222
Goodwill, less amortization                478                   485              505
Other assets                            15,616                14,721           12,556


    Total assets                      $188,512              $201,872         $194,800


<CAPTION>
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY

<S>                                   <C>                   <C>              <C>
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable and accrued         $23,156               $24,459          $28,593
  expenses
  Income taxes payable                   4,229                 5,192              306
  Accrued payroll and bonuses            2,512                 4,519            3,126
  Gift certificates redeemable           3,893                 4,184            3,351


    Total current liabilities           33,790                38,354           35,376


Accrued rent and other liabilities       7,055                 7,270            6,999


Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred stock, $1 par value,
    1,000,000 shares authorized             --                   --                --
  Common stock, $1 par value,
    50,000,000 shares authorized,
    38,149,646 shares issued            38,150                38,150           38,150
  Additional paid-in capital            76,067                76,082           76,055
  Retained earnings                     55,100                56,775           47,002
  Accumulated other comprehensive       (1,244)               (1,013)          (1,195)
  loss
  Common shares in treasury, at
  cost, 4,595,157;
    2,677,236 and 1,562,725 shares,    (19,712)              (13,129)          (7,587)
    respectively
  Stock purchase loans                    (694)                 (617)             --
    Total stockholders' equity         147,667               156,248          152,425


Total liabilities and stockholders'   $188,512              $201,872         $194,800
equity


<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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             THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
               Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                      (Dollars in thousands)
                            (Unaudited)
<CAPTION>
                                                            Three Months Ended

                                                           April 29,       May 1,
                                                             2000           1999
<S>                                                        <C>           <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net loss                                                ($1,675)      ($2,431)
   Adjustments to reconcile net loss
      to net cash from operations:
         Depreciation and amortization                       3,439         2,852
         Deferred taxes and other                              (9)          (197)
   Change in assets and liabilities:
         (Increase) decrease in inventories                  2,605       (12,514)
         Increase in other current assets                   (1,194)       (6,794)
         Increase (decrease) in current liabilities         (4,668)        4,950
         (Increase) decrease in noncurrent assets              (13)           11
         Increase (decrease) in noncurrent liabilities         (59)           67

   Net cash used by operations                              (1,574)      (14,056)

Cash flows from investing activities:
         Purchases of property and equipment                (3,987)       (2,335)
         Sales of property and equipment                        68           114

   Net cash used by investing activities                    (3,919)       (2,221)

Cash flows from financing activities:
         Purchases of treasury stock                        (6,869)       (1,762)
         Sale of stock to employee benefit plans                58            43
         Proceeds from the exercise of employee stock           --             5
         options

   Net cash used by financing activities                    (6,811)       (1,714)

Effect of exchange rate change on cash                         112         (186)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                  (12,192)      (18,177)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period            39,174        52,809

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                 $26,982       $34,632


<CAPTION>
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
information:
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
   Income taxes paid                                           $24        $1,588
   Non-cash financing activities:
      Distributions of deferred director fees                   --            58
      Issuance of restricted stock                             136            64
      Loans issued to purchase Company stock                    77            --

<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
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                   THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


(1)Accounting Principles

   In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring
adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of April 29,
2000 and May 1, 1999, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three
months then ended.  The results of operations for the three month periods ended
April 29, 2000 and May 1, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results to
be expected for the full fiscal year.  The consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the financial statement disclosures contained
in the Company's 1999 Annual Report to Shareholders.


(2)  Financing Arrangements

  The Company has renewed its unsecured revolving credit agreements with banks,
aggregating $45,000,000, of which $30,000,000 is committed.  These credit
facilities, which expire May 12, 2001, are for working capital and letter of
credit purposes, primarily to fund seasonal merchandise purchases, and bear
interest at market rates based on prime.  There were no borrowings under these
revolving credit facilities during the quarter ended April 29, 2000.


(3)  Comprehensive Income/Loss

  Comprehensive loss for the three months ended April 29, 2000 and May 1, 1999
was $1,906,000 and $2,125,000, respectively.  Accumulated other comprehensive
income consists of the cumulative effect of foreign currency translation
adjustments.


(4) Stock Repurchase Program

  On June 17, 1998, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had
approved a stock repurchase program with initial authorization to purchase up to
$10 million of the Company's stock.  On August 18, 1999 and on March 8, 2000,
the Board of Directors announced that it had extended this program by $5 million
and $10 million, respectively.  The shares may be purchased from time to time,
through open market purchases and privately negotiated transactions.  As of
April 29, 2000, 4,963,016 shares had been purchased at a cost aggregating
$21,565,000.



                   THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations


Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

  Certain statements in this Form 10-Q under "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" constitute "forward-
looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995.  Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of The Bombay Company, Inc. ("Company") to be
materially different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such factors include,
among others, the following:  competition; seasonality; success of operating
initiatives; new product development and introduction schedules; acceptance of
new product offerings; advertising and promotional efforts; adverse publicity;
expansion of the store chain; availability, locations and terms of sites for
store development; changes in business strategy or development plans;
availability and terms of capital; labor and employee benefit costs; changes in
government regulations; risks associated with international business; regional
weather conditions; and other factors referenced in the Company's 1999 Form 10-K
Annual Report.


General

  The Bombay Company, Inc. ("Company") is a specialty retailer which markets
timeless and classic furniture, prints and accessories through over 400
locations of The Bombay Company ("Bombay") retail stores in 42 states in the
United States and nine Canadian provinces, through mail order and over the
internet at www.bombayco.com.

  The largest percentage of the Company's sales and operating income is realized
in the fiscal quarter that includes December (Christmas season).  Merchandise is
manufactured to Company specification through a network of contract
manufacturers located principally in Asia and North America.  Because the
majority of the Company's products are proprietary, the impact of inflation on
operating results is typically not significant.  The Company attempts to
alleviate inflationary pressures by increasing selling prices (subject to
competitive conditions), improving designs and finding alternative production
sources in lower cost countries.


Results of Operations

Quarters Ended April 29, 2000 and May 1, 1999

  Net sales were $85,288,000 for the quarter ended April 29, 2000 compared to
$75,286,000 for the quarter ended May 1, 1999, an increase of 13%.  Same store
sales increased 9% over the prior year with positive contributions from every
region.  Sales increases for the quarter were primarily attributable to
furniture categories, followed by increases in accessories and wall decor.  The
sales mix for the first quarter of Fiscal 2000 consisted of 50.4% furniture,
27.8% accessories, 16.8% wall decor and 5.0% lamps and other categories.  During
the same period of last year, the sales mix was 49.6% furniture, 28.6%
accessories, 16.7% wall decor and 5.1% lamps and other.  During the quarter
ended April 29, 2000, the transaction count increased by approximately 18% over
the first
fiscal quarter of last year, while the average transaction declined from $98 to
$94 during the applicable periods reflecting the impact of continued emphasis in
the accessories and take-with categories.

  Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs, was $61,809,000 for the
first fiscal quarter compared to $55,680,000 for the same period last year.  As
a percentage of sales, cost of sales decreased to 72.5% for the quarter compared
to 74.0% for the prior year period.  Product margins declined by 60 points due
primarily to higher domestic freight costs resulting from last year's freight
rate increases, heavier shipping weights with more furniture sales and other
heavy items, and fuel surcharges.  Buying and occupancy costs declined to 23.3%
from 25.4% as fixed costs are leveraged on the higher sales base.

  Selling, general and administrative expenses were $26,645,000 or 31.2% of
sales for the quarter compared to $23,999,000 or 31.9% of sales for the
comparable prior year period.  The largest component of the dollar increase
continues to be higher payroll costs driven by the higher sales volume and
higher store pay rates in the tight labor market.  Amortization costs resulting
from investments made in technology and higher credit card expenses on the
increased sales volumes also contributed to increased selling, general and
administrative expenses, while advertising decreased slightly.  However, as a
percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses declined as
the Company continues to exercise strong controls and leverage these costs on
the higher sales base particularly in the areas of payroll costs and
advertising.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

  The primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are cash flows from
operations and bank lines of credit.  Bank borrowings are available to fund
seasonal inventory purchases.  In addition, the bank credit lines, which were
renewed during the quarter, are used for overseas merchandise purchases under
letters of credit.  Unsecured bank lines aggregate $45 million, of which $30
million are committed under revolving credit agreements expiring May 12, 2001.
Letters of credit totaling $15,078,000 were outstanding at April 29, 2000.

   The store expansion plan for the remainder of the fiscal year anticipates
approximately 14 new stores and 19 conversions to the large format.  Capital
expenditures for the quarter included one new store opening, one new outlet and
six conversions as well as routine purchases of furniture, equipment and
software.  The total estimated capital expenditures for Fiscal 2000 are
approximately $20 million.

  The Company also continues a stock repurchase program approved by the Board of
Directors of up to $25 million.  During the quarter ended April 29, 2000,
$6,869,000 was spent to acquire 1,978,400 shares of the Company's common stock.
Through April 29, 2000, $21,565,000 has been spent to repurchase 4,963,016
shares.

  The Company believes that its current cash position, cash flows from
operations and credit line facilities will be sufficient to fund its current
operations, capital expenditure and stock repurchase programs.



                   THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION



Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter ended April 29, 2000.
No exhibits have been filed as a part of this report.




                   THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


                                   SIGNATURES


  Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                          THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC.
                                          (Registrant)


                                          /s/  Carmie Mehrlander

                                          Carmie Mehrlander
                                          President and
                                          Chief Executive Officer



                                          /s/  Elaine D. Crowley

                                          Elaine D. Crowley
                                          Vice President, Finance
                                          and Treasurer


Date:  June 2, 2000