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 November 1, 2003

                                        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  by  check mark whether the registrant is  an  accelerated  filer  (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     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 November 29, 2003

Common stock, $1 par value                   35,273,625



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                    THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                    Form 10-Q

                          Quarter Ended November 1, 2003



                                TABLE OF CONTENTS


                          PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item                                                                 Page No.

1.Financial Statements...........................................       3-9

2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
   Condition and Results of Operations...........................      10-14

3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.....       15

4.Controls and Procedures........................................       15



                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION



6.Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...............................       16

 Signatures......................................................       17

 Certifications..................................................      18-21















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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          Nine Months Ended

                                      November 1,  November 2,    November 1,   November 2,
                                         2003          2002          2003           2002

<S>                                   <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
Net revenue                           $135,361      $113,841       $384,871      $304,736

Costs and expenses:
   Cost of sales, buying
     and store occupancy costs          96,146        80,971        276,908       225,601
   Selling, general and
     administrative expenses            39,087        32,659        111,344        90,199
   Interest expense (income), net          374            73            238          (115)

      Total costs and expenses         135,607       113,703        388,490       315,685


Income (loss) before income taxes         (246)          138         (3,619)      (10,949)
Income tax expense (benefit)               (98)           54         (1,430)       (4,325)


   Net income (loss)                     ($148)          $84        ($2,189)      ($6,624)


Basic earnings per share                 ($.00)         $.00          ($.06)        ($.20)

Diluted earnings per share               ($.00)         $.00          ($.06)        ($.20)


Average common shares outstanding       35,130        32,895         34,436        32,994


Average common shares outstanding
  and dilutive potential
  common shares                         35,130        33,025         34,436        32,994


<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>
                                                November 1,   February 1,   November 2,
                                                   2003          2003          2002
                                               (Unaudited)                 (Unaudited)

<S>                                              <C>           <C>           <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                       $10,006       $56,608       $13,511
  Inventories                                     189,757       102,768       125,030
  Other current assets                             29,130        21,123        23,159

   Total current assets                           228,893       180,499       161,700


Property and equipment, net                        62,863        45,301        47,080
Goodwill, less amortization                           423           423           423
Other assets                                       10,916         9,966        11,356

   Total assets                                  $303,095      $236,189      $220,559


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Bank borrowings                                $ 55,150      $     --       $17,938
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses            43,531        37,202        32,239
  Income taxes payable                                 --         6,673           358
  Accrued payroll and bonuses                       5,896         7,192         3,739
  Gift certificates redeemable                      5,403         5,923         4,683
  Accrued insurance                                 4,116         3,609         2,535

    Total current liabilities                     114,096        60,599        61,492

Accrued rent and other noncurrent liabilities      13,406         6,182         6,249

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                       75,837        75,446        75,301
  Retained earnings                                74,172        76,361        62,520
  Accumulated other comprehensive
    income (loss)                                     229        (1,394)       (1,591)
  Common shares in treasury, at cost,
    2,879,341; 4,621,440 and 5,259,048
    shares, respectively                          (11,819)      (18,918)      (21,528)
  Deferred compensation                              (976)         (237)          (34)

     Total stockholders' equity                    175,593      169,408       152,818

  Total liabilities and
    stockholders' equity                          $303,095     $236,189      $220,559

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

                                           (Dollars in thousands)
                                                 (Unaudited)

                                                          Nine Months Ended

                                                       November 1,  November 2,
                                                          2003         2002

<S>                                                     <C>           <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss                                              ($2,189)      ($6,624)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss
   to net cash from operations:
   Depreciation and amortization                         12,822        10,897
   Compensation expense, net -
    restricted stock                                        204           (98)
   Deferred taxes and other                                 220           264
  Change in assets and liabilities:
   Increase in inventories                              (84,980)      (35,002)
   Increase in other current assets                      (7,245)       (5,195)
   Increase (decrease) in current liabilities            (2,817)        1,233
   Increase in noncurrent assets                            (55)           (4)
   Increase (decrease) in noncurrent liabilities             39          (456)


    Net cash used by operations                         (84,001)      (34,985)

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Purchases of property and equipment                   (31,018)       (8,227)
  Landlord reimbursements                                 7,383            --
  Sales of property and equipment                           151           128

    Net cash used by investing activities               (23,484)       (8,099)

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Net bank borrowings                                    55,150        17,938
  Purchases of treasury stock                               (83)         (895)
  Sale of stock to employee benefit plans                   163            77
  Collection of stock purchase loans                         --           968
  Proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options    6,155           213

    Net cash provided by financing activities            61,385        18,301

Effect of exchange rate change on cash                     (502)         (121)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents               (46,602)      (24,904)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period         56,608        38,415

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period              $10,006       $13,511


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 Interest paid                                           $  276        $   153
 Income taxes paid                                        5,531          2,131
 Non-cash financing activities:
   Distributions of deferred director fees                  179            250
   Issuance of restricted stock                           1,035             --

<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 November
1, 2003 and November 2, 2002, the results  of operations for the three and nine
months then ended, and cash flows for the nine  months then ended.  The results
of operations for the three and nine month periods  ended  November 1, 2003 and
November 2, 2002 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 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

  During  the  year,  the Company's obligations commenced  under  leases  which
include provisions for landlord construction cost reimbursements to the Company
as  inducement  to enter  into  such  new  leases.   The  amounts,  aggregating
$7,383,000 for the  nine  months  ended November 1, 2003, have been included in
other noncurrent liabilities and are  being  amortized  over  the  lives of the
related leases.  Such amounts were immaterial in prior years.


(2)  Comprehensive Income/Loss

  Comprehensive income or loss represents the change in equity (net  assets) of
a  business  enterprise during a period from transactions and other events  and
circumstances from non-owner sources.  It includes all changes in equity during
a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to
owners.

  Comprehensive income for the three months ended November 1, 2003 and November
2, 2002 was $628,000  and  $236,000,  respectively.  Comprehensive loss for the
nine  months ended November 1, 2003 and  November  2,  2002  was  $566,000  and
$6,439,000,  respectively.   Other comprehensive income or loss consists of the
cumulative effect of foreign currency translation adjustments.


(3)  Earnings per Share

  Basic earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of shares
outstanding.  Diluted earnings  per  share  are based upon the weighted average
number of shares outstanding plus the shares that would be outstanding assuming
exercise  of  dilutive  stock  options and distribution  of  deferred  director
compensation.








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                   THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


  The computations for basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows (in
thousands, except per share amounts):











<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            Three Months Ended          Nine Months Ended

                                          November 1,  November 2,   November 1,   November 2,
                                             2003         2002          2003          2002

<S>                                         <C>          <C>          <C>            <C>
Numerator:
  Net income (loss)                          ($148)         $84       ($2,189)       ($6,624)

Denominator, basic earnings per share:
   Average common shares outstanding        35,130       32,895         34,436         32,994

Denominator, diluted earnings per share:
   Average common shares outstanding        35,130       32,895         34,436         32,994
   Stock options                                --           87             --             --
   Deferred director compensation               --           43             --             --

                                            35,130       33,025         34,436         32,994

Basic earnings per share                    ($0.00)       $0.00         ($0.06)        ($0.20)

Diluted earnings per share                  ($0.00)       $0.00         ($0.06)        ($0.20)

</TABLE>


  During  periods  where  the  Company   reported  a  net  loss,  common  stock
equivalents  would  be  anti-dilutive  and,  thus,  are  not  included  in  the
computation of diluted earnings per share.


(4)  Credit facility and debt

  The Company has an unsecured, revolving credit  agreement  with  a  group  of
banks.   On  July  10,  2003,  the credit agreement was amended to increase the
aggregate commitment by $25 million  to $75 million through the addition of one
lending party and an increased commitment  on  the  part of two existing banks.
Other  provisions  of  the  agreement  remained substantially  unchanged.   The
facility,  which  expires  July  5, 2005, is  for  working  capital,  inventory
financing and letter of credit purposes.

  Availability of the bank commitment  is  limited to the lesser of $75 million
or 45% of eligible inventory as defined by the credit facility.  At November 1,
2003,  the  bank  commitment  was  $75,000,000.   Letters  of  credit  totaling
$5,839,000  and  borrowings  of $55,150,000,  primarily  to  support  inventory
purchases, were outstanding under  the  facility, and $14,011,000 was available
for additional borrowings or letters of credit.

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                   THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)


(5)  Stock-Based Compensation

  The Company applies the recognition and  measurement principles of Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting  for  Stock  Issued to Employees",
and related interpretations and the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting  for  Stock-Based Compensation" in accounting for  its  stock-based
incentive plans.  No  compensation  expense  related to grants of stock options
has been reflected in net income, as all options granted under the plans had an
exercise price not less than the market price  of the Company's common stock on
the date of grant. Compensation expense related  to  grants of restricted stock
is measured as the quoted market price of the Company's  common  stock  at  the
measurement  date, amortized to expense over the vesting period.  The following
table illustrates  the  effect  on  net  income  and  earnings per share if the
Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 to stock-
based compensation (in thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Three Months Ended        Nine Months Ended

                                        November 1,  November 2,  November 1,  November 2,
                                           2003        2002         2003         2002

<S>                                        <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>
Net income (loss), as reported             ($148)        $84       ($2,189)     ($6,624)
Stock-based compensation
  expense determined under
  FAS 123, net of tax                       (320)       (190)         (868)        (620)

Net loss, pro forma                        ($468)      ($106)      ($3,057)     ($7,244)

Basic earnings per share,
  as reported                              ($.00)       $.00         ($.06)       ($.20)

Diluted earnings per share,
  as reported                              ($.00)       $.00         ($.06)       ($.20)

Basic earnings per share,
  pro forma                                ($.01)      ($.00)        ($.09)       ($.22)

Diluted earnings per share,
  pro forma                                ($.01)      ($.00)        ($.09)       ($.22)

</TABLE>


  During  the  second  quarter of Fiscal 2003, the Company  awarded  restricted
stock  grants  aggregating  81,256  shares  to  two  executive  officers.   The
respective shares  will  become vested in designated increments contingent upon
continued employment of the  respective  executive based upon specified vesting
periods  of  at  least  12  months  and  not more  than  36  months.   Deferred
compensation of $1,035,000 was recorded in  conjunction  with  the  grants, and
will be expensed over the respective vesting periods.





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                   THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)


(6)  New Accounting Pronouncements

  During  the  first  fiscal quarter of 2003, the Company adopted Statement  of
Financial  Accounting  Standards   ("SFAS")  No.  143,  "Accounting  for  Asset
Retirement Obligations".  SFAS 143 requires  that the fair value of a liability
for an asset retirement obligation be recognized  in  the period in which it is
incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be  made.  The  adoption of
SFAS 143 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial
position or results of operations.

  The  Company  has  also  adopted the provisions of SFAS 146, "Accounting  for
Costs  Associated  with Exit or  Disposal  Activities"  for  exit  or  disposal
activities initiated  after  December  31,  2002.   SFAS  No. 146 requires that
certain  costs associated with exit or disposal activities be  recognized  when
they are incurred  rather than at the date of commitment to an exit or disposal
plan.  The adoption of SFAS 146 did not have a material impact on the Company's
consolidated financial position or results of operations.

  In November 2002,  the  Financial  Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
FASB  Interpretation  ("FIN") No. 45, "Guarantor's  Accounting  and  Disclosure
Requirements for Guarantees,  Including  Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others."
FIN 45 is effective for guarantees issued  or modified after December 31, 2002.
The disclosure requirements were effective for  certain  guarantees existing at
December 31, 2002, and expand the disclosures required by a guarantor about its
obligations under a guarantee.  FIN 45 also requires recognition  of guarantees
entered  into or modified after December 31, 2002 as a liability for  the  fair
value of the  obligation  undertaken  in  the  issuance  of the guarantee.  The
Company adopted FIN 45 on January 1, 2003, its effective date.  The Company has
no  material  guarantees  and,  therefore,  has  made  no  adjustments  to  its
consolidated financial statements as a result of this adoption.


  In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, "Consolidation of  Variable Interest
Entities - An Interpretation of ARB No. 51."  FIN 46 addresses consolidation by
business   enterprises   of   variable  interest  entities  that  have  certain
characteristics.  The Company will  adopt  FIN  46 during the fourth quarter of
Fiscal 2003 for variable interests and variable interest  entities to which the
provisions  of the standard apply.  The Company is evaluating  the  impact,  if
any, that this  standard  may have with regard to possible consolidation of its
international licensees.






















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                    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. (the "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:  downward pressure in retail  due  to  economic
uncertainty; competition; seasonality;  success  of  operating initiatives; new
product development and introduction schedules; uninterrupted  flow  of product
from overseas sources; acceptance of new product offerings including children's
merchandise;  inherent safety of product offerings; advertising and promotional
efforts;  adverse  publicity;  expansion  of  the  store  chain;  availability,
locations and  terms of sites for store development; ability to renew leases on
an  economic  basis;   changes  in  business  strategy  or  development  plans;
availability and terms of  borrowings  or capital for operating purposes; labor
and employee benefit costs; ability to obtain  insurance  at a reasonable cost;
reliance  on technology; security of the technological infrastructure;  changes
in government  or  trade  regulations  including  proposed  duties  on  bedroom
furniture  imports  from  China;  risks associated with international business;
impact of foreign currency fluctuations;  potential  business interruptions due
to  communicable diseases; terrorism; war or threat of  war;  regional  weather
conditions;  hiring  and  retention of key management personnel and other risks
and uncertainties contained  in  the  Company's 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K
and other SEC filings as they occur.

General

  The Bombay Company, Inc. and its wholly-owned  subsidiaries (the "Company" or
"Bombay")  design,  source  and  market  a  unique  line  of  fashionable  home
accessories, wall d{e'}cor and furniture through 449  retail  locations  in  42
states  in  the  United  States  and nine Canadian provinces, through specialty
catalogs,  over  the  Internet  and  internationally.   The  Company's  primary
business consists of its Bombay retail  operations.   In  addition, the Company
operates  Bombay  KIDS  ("KIDS"),  Bailey  Street  Trading Company  and  Bombay
International, which are immaterial to the overall results  and, therefore, are
not  discussed  separately  under  "Results of Operations".  KIDS,  a  line  of
children's furniture, textiles and accessories,  is  currently being offered in
19  Bombay  KIDS  store  locations  as  well  as through catalog  and  Internet
channels.  The Company's wholesale operation, Bailey  Street  Trading  Company,
markets a limited number of furniture and accessory SKUs under a separate brand
to  specialty gift stores, furniture stores, department stores, catalogers  and
mass  merchants.  The Company also has international licensing agreements under
which a  total  of  thirteen licensed international stores are operating in the
Middle East and the Caribbean.

  The Company's business  is  seasonal  and the largest percentage of its sales
and virtually all of operating income is realized in the fourth fiscal quarter,
which includes December (Christmas season).   Merchandise  is  manufactured  to
Company  specifications  through a worldwide network of contract manufacturers.
Sourcing is subject to competitive  conditions,  which may include, among other
things,  inflation  in certain countries.  The Company  attempts  to  alleviate
inflationary  pressures   by   adjusting  selling  prices  (subject  to  market
conditions), improving designs and  finding  alternative  lower cost production
sources.   The  impact  of  inflation  on  operating  results is currently  not
significant.

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Results of Operations

Quarters Ended November 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002

      Net revenue increased 19% to $135,361,000 for the  quarter ended November
1, 2003 compared to $113,841,000 for the quarter ended November  2, 2002.  Same
store sales increased 13% for the quarter on top of a 9% same store  sales gain
in the comparable period of the prior year.  Of the total sales growth  for the
quarter,  11%  was  attributable  to  same  stores,  5%  from new stores net of
closures  and  3%  from non-store activities, including Internet,  mail  order,
International and Bailey  Street Trading Company operations.  Revenue from non-
store operations represented 9% of total revenue compared to 8% last year.

        On a geographical basis,  all  regions  of  the  United States reported
positive same store sales gains, with the Midwest and Northeast regions posting
double digit gains.  Canada reported mid-single digit same  store  sales gains,
and  benefited  from favorable currency exchange.  From a sales mix standpoint,
large furniture represented  37% of the business, occasional furniture was 13%,
wall  d{e'}cor  was  14%  and accessories  were  36%,  compared  to  35%  large
furniture, 14% occasional furniture,  13%  wall d{e'}cor and 38% accessories in
the third quarter of the prior year.  All categories experienced improvement in
sales,  with  furniture  and accessories showing  the  strongest  growth.   The
average retail ticket increased  approximately  10%  to  $89  for  the  quarter
compared to $81 in the same quarter last year, while the number of transactions
increased 7%.

  Cost  of  sales,  including buying and store occupancy costs, was $96,146,000
for the third fiscal  quarter  compared to $80,971,000 for the same period last
year.  As a percentage of revenue,  cost  of  sales  decreased to 71.0% for the
quarter  compared  to  71.1%  for  the  prior year period.   Buying  and  store
occupancy costs declined as a percentage  of revenue to 18.5% from 20.6% in the
prior year, reflecting the significant leverage  gained  as  a result of higher
same store sales.  Buying and store occupancy costs increased to $24,977,000 in
the  third  fiscal  quarter from $23,485,000 in the comparable quarter  of  the
prior year, an increase  of 6% while square footage increased 10% between these
periods.   Product margins  (revenue  less  cost of sales, excluding buying and
store  occupancy  costs)  declined approximately  210  basis  points  from  the
comparable prior year quarter due to the Company's continued focus on its value
offering at key price points designed to increase market share and drive sales.

  Selling, general and administrative  expenses  were  $39,087,000  or 28.9% of
revenues  during  the  third  quarter  of  the current fiscal year compared  to
$32,659,000  or  28.7%  of  revenues  in  the  comparable  prior  year  period.
Advertising costs increased approximately 100 basis  points  during  the period
due to an increase in distribution of the monthly Sunday newspaper inserts from
three  markets  last  year  to  21  markets  this  year; the rollout of the new
branding project and grand opening support for our new  stores.   Increases  in
other  pre-opening  and store closing costs, including store payroll, supplies,
telephone and travel,  resulted  in  reduced  leverage  in selling, general and
administrative costs as the Company grows its store count  and  moves from mall
to off-mall locations.

  For  the  quarter  ended November 1, 2003, net interest expense was  $374,000
compared to $73,000 in  the  third  quarter  of  Fiscal  2002.   The additional
expense  is  primarily  a  result  of  higher  seasonal  borrowings  to support
investments in inventory and capital expenditures. The seasonal inventory build
in  the current year was significantly increased to support sales growth,  both
from  strong  same store sales gains and new store openings, and to improve in-
stock position.   Additionally,  seasonal  borrowings were used to fund capital
expenditures relating to the Company's store  growth, investment in systems and
distribution center expansion.

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Nine Months Ended November 1, 2003 and November 2, 2002

      For the nine months ended November 1, 2003,  net revenue increased 26% to
$384,871,000 compared to $304,736,000 in the first nine  months  of  the  prior
fiscal  year.   Same store sales increased 21% for the year-to-date comparison.
All regions of the  United  States  and Canada reported double-digit same store
sales gains on a year-to-date basis.   Large  furniture  represented 36% of the
business, occasional furniture was 15%, wall d{e'}cor was  14%  and accessories
were 35%, compared to 34% large furniture, 15% occasional furniture,  14%  wall
d{e'}cor  and  37%  accessories  in  the prior fiscal year period.  The average
transaction was approximately $89 during  the  first  nine  months of the year,
approximately $7 or 8% higher than in the comparable prior year period, and the
number of transactions increased approximately 16%.

      In addition to same store sales gains, revenue increases were a result of
sales  from  new  stores and stores converted to the large format  as  well  as
revenue  from  Internet,  International,  and  Bailey  Street  Trading  Company
operations.  Revenues from non-store operations represented 9% of total revenue
for the nine-month period, compared to 7% in the prior year period.

      Cost  of  sales,   including   buying  and  store  occupancy  costs,  was
$276,908,000  during  the  nine  months ended  November  1,  2003  compared  to
$225,601,000 for the same period last  year.   As a percentage of revenue, cost
of sales declined to 71.9% from 74.0% for the prior  year  period.   Buying and
store  occupancy costs declined as a percentage of revenue to 19.0% from  22.9%
in the prior  year,  reflecting  the significant leverage gained as a result of
higher same store sales.  Buying and  store  occupancy  costs  increased  5% to
$72,991,000  for  the nine months from $69,648,000 in the comparable prior year
period, while total retail square footage increased 10% since November 2, 2002.
Product margins declined  180  basis  points  as  a  result  of  the  Company's
continued  focus on its value offering at key price points designed to increase
market share and drive sales volumes.

      Selling,  general  and  administrative expenses were $111,344,000 for the
nine  months  compared  to $90,199,000  in  the  prior  year  period.   Expense
increases are primarily related  to payroll and performance based compensation,
accelerated  depreciation related to  the  replacement  of  point-of-sales  and
merchandise planning  systems,  and  higher  advertising  expenditures.   As  a
percentage  of  revenue,  expenses  improved  to  28.9%  in  the current period
compared  to  29.6%  last  year.   Improvement  as  a percentage of revenue  is
primarily related to payroll and related costs.

      For  the  nine months ended November 1, 2003, net  interest  expense  was
$238,000 compared  to  $115,000  net  interest  income in the nine months ended
November 2, 2002.  The decline is a result of lower  cash balances, and earlier
and higher seasonal borrowings to support investments  in inventory and capital
expenditures.    The  seasonal  inventory  build  in  the  current   year   was
significantly increased  to  support  sales growth, both from strong same store
sales  gains  and  new  store  openings,  and  to  improve  in-stock  position.
Additionally, seasonal borrowings were used  to  support  capital  expenditures
relating  to the Company's store growth, investment in systems and distribution
center expansion.







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Liquidity and Capital Resources

  The primary  sources  of  liquidity and capital resources are cash flows from
operations and a bank line of  credit.  The Company has an unsecured, revolving
credit agreement with a group of banks.  On July 10, 2003, the credit agreement
was amended to increase the aggregate  commitment by $25 million to $75 million
through the addition of one lending party  and  an  increased commitment on the
part  of  two  existing  banks.   Other  provisions of the  agreement  remained
substantially unchanged.  The facility, which  expires  July  5,  2005,  is for
working   capital,   inventory   financing   and  letter  of  credit  purposes.
Availability of the bank commitment is limited  to the lesser of $75 million or
45% of eligible inventory, as defined by the credit  facility.   At November 1,
2003,  the  bank  commitment  was  $75,000,000.   Letters  of  credit, bankers'
acceptances  and  short-term  borrowings  totaling $5,839,000, $36,050,000  and
$19,100,000,  respectively,  primarily  to support  inventory  purchases,  were
outstanding, and $14,011,000 was available for additional borrowings or letters
of credit.

  The Company's inventory balance increased  $64,727,000  compared  to the same
period  last  year.   The Company has made investments in inventory to  support
the growth in same  store  sales,  store  expansion  and  to  improve inventory
availability  particularly in core merchandise and in merchandise  featured  in
promotions.  Over  50%  of  the  increase  in  on-hand inventory relates to the
furniture category and KIDS product.   The Company expects to end the year with
$130 million to $140 million in total inventory.

  During the first three quarters of Fiscal 2003, real estate activity was as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                Store Count

                      Bombay   KIDS   Outlets   Total

<S>                     <C>    <C>      <C>      <C>
At 2/2/03               371     5       46       422
Openings                 30    14        1        45
Closings                (18)    -        -       (18)
At 11/1/03              383    19       47       449

</TABLE>


  During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2003, real estate activity is expected to
be as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                Store Count

                      Bombay   KIDS   Outlets   Total

<S>                     <C>     <C>     <C>      <C>
At 11/1/03              383     19      47       449
Openings                 24     16       -        40
Closings                (16)     -       -       (16)
At 1/31/04              391     35      47       473

</TABLE>


  As a result of this activity, comparative retail square footage (in
thousands) is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                Fiscal 2003  Fiscal 2002  Increase

<S>                            <C>              <C>       <C>
At Third Quarter End               1,726        1,571        10%
At Year End (2003 projected)   1,865- 1,880     1,578     18% - 19%

</TABLE>


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  During Fiscal 2003, a total of 100 store leases have expired or are scheduled
to expire.  Actions taken or planned for these leases are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               Number
Action                        of Leases

<S>                              <C>
Close and open in new location    12
Close                             13
Renew long-term                   15
Renew short-term                  39
Extend month-to-month             21
   Total                         100

</TABLE>

  The  Company's  future capital needs will be primarily  driven  by  its  real
estate strategy.  During Fiscal 2003 and 2004, the Company has had or will have
lease expirations related  to approximately 200 stores.  The Company expects to
renew or replace substantially  all  of  the  stores  as  the leases expire and
increase  store count by approximately 5% annually.  In addition,  the  Company
plans to have  100  KIDS  stores opened by the end of Fiscal 2005.  In order to
support this growth, the Company  expects  to  continue  to make investments in
systems and expand its distribution center capacity.  Capital expenditures, net
of  landlord  allowances, are expected to total approximately  $35  million  in
Fiscal 2003 and approximately $40 million in Fiscal 2004.  The Company believes
that its current  cash position, cash flows from operations and expanded credit
lines  will be sufficient  to  fund  its  operations  and  capital  expenditure
programs  during  the  current  year.   Additionally,  the Company is currently
investigating financing alternatives to support Fiscal 2004 expansion plans.

























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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

      As of November 1, 2003, the Company does not have any market risk
sensitive instruments.


Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

  Within 90 days prior to the date of this filing, an evaluation  was performed
under  the  supervision  and  with  the  participation of Company's management,
including  the Chief Executive Officer and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  of  the
effectiveness  of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls
and procedures pursuant  to  Rule  13a-14  under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.  Based on that evaluation, the Company's  management, including the Chief
Executive  Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded  that  the  Company's
disclosure controls  and  procedures  were effective in timely alerting them to
material information relating to the Company that is required to be included in
periodic filings with the Securities and  Exchange Commission.  There have been
no significant changes in the Company's internal  controls  or in other factors
that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of the
evaluation.































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                   THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)                                           The Exhibits filed as a part of
   this report are listed below.

Exhibit No.                                   Description


   99                                   Certifications of Registrant Pursuant
                                        to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
                                        Pursuant to Section 906 of the
                                        Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


(b)                                           On August 20, 2003, issuing
   guidance relating to its planned real estate activity and expected store
   counts for Fiscal 2003.

   On August 21, 2003, the Company filed a Form 8-K reporting the results of
   its earnings for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2003.



























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                   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 as both an officer  of the registrant and
as the principal financial officer.


                                        THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC.
                                        (Registrant)




                                        /S/ JAMES D. CARREKER
   Date:  December 11, 2003             James D. Carreker
                                        Chairman of the Board and
                                        Chief Executive Officer






                                        /S/ ELAINE D. CROWLEY
   Date:  December 11, 2003             Elaine D. Crowley
                                        Senior Vice President, Chief
                                        Financial Officer and Treasurer




















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                   THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C.
                      SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
                 SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002





I, James D. Carreker, certify that:


1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Bombay Company,
Inc.;


2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly
report;


3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report.

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly
during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and

c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date;

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
function):

a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls
which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls;
and





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6. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.



Date:  December 11, 2003



                                        /S/ JAMES D. CARREKER
                                        James D. Carreker
                                        Chairman of the Board and
                                        Chief Executive Officer

































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                   THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO18 U.S.C.
                      SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
                 SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002







I, Elaine D. Crowley, certify that:


1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Bombay Company,
Inc.;


2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly
report;


3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report.

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly
during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and

c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date;

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
function):

a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls
which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls;
and




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6. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.



Date:  December 11, 2003




                                        /S/ ELAINE D. CROWLEY

                                        Elaine D. Crowley
                                        Senior Vice President, Chief
                                        Financial Officer and Treasurer




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