Dresser/Chest with convex front
Build up the piece in layers.  It's a lot easier to bend a thin sheet of wood, then bending say a 3/4" piece. The basic idea here is to create an arched piece of plywood.


Start with a thin sheet of wood 1/8" to 1/4" depending on the type of wood, and the finished pieces thickness.
soak the sheet in water until it is pliable.
Using clamps or a jig, bend the sheet past the desired arc (the board will lose some of the bend when the clamps are removed).
Let dry, or heat and let cool.
Repeat this procedure with as many sheets as it takes to get your final thickness, making sure each sheet fits perfectly over the previous one.
Using glue and some clamps glue all the pieces together to form a single piece.
Trim to size, sand, and finish.