{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-ivory-lacquered-wardrobe-set-gilt-floral-mounts","title":"Napoleon III Rococo Revival Ivory Lacquered Wardrobe Set with Gilt Floral Mounts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalk into a room anchored by this wardrobe and you feel the weight of a particular kind of ambition — the ambition of Napoleon III's Paris, where the Second Empire transformed the French interior into a stage for opulence. This five-door wardrobe, faithfully reproduced in the tradition of 1850s French Rococo Revival cabinetmaking, commands its wall the way a palazzo façade commands a piazza. The ivory lacquered ground — warm, softly luminous — serves as the canvas against which the gilt ormolu mounts perform their theatrical flourish: swaged garlands cascade from the cornice, cartouche pulls anchor each panel, and hand-painted floral sprays drift across the door surfaces with the ease of a brushstroke remembered from a Sèvres porcelain piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carcass is built from solid pine seasoned to below 10% humidity — a material chosen for its dimensional stability in varied climates, its ability to hold hand-carved relief work without checking, and the warmth it lends to the final lacquered surface. Each door panel is finished in a multi-layer ivory lacquer, hand-rubbed between coats to achieve the softly satin depth that distinguishes this finish from industrial equivalents. The gilt ornamental mounts — the swag garlands at the cornice, the shell cartouches at the base, the bow-and-ribbon drops — are cast in brass and finished in antique gold, deliberately aged to read as warm rather than brash. The hand-painted floral panels on the two central doors are executed in the polychrome tradition of Second Empire decorative painting: loose, naturalistic blooms in blush, rose, and sage against the ivory ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions are available on request — this piece is produced to order and can be configured to suit your specific room dimensions. The set as shown comprises a five-door wardrobe and a single matching nightstand with a marble-topped surface and a single drawer. The nightstand mirrors the wardrobe's decorative vocabulary precisely: the same ivory lacquer, the same antique gold mounts, the same hand-painted floral detail above the drawer front. Both pieces are produced simultaneously to ensure absolute colour and finish consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery component of this set is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in the classical European cabinetmaking tradition. The carving, lacquering, gilding, and painting are all performed by hand — no two sets are identical at the level of the brushstroke. Brass \u0026amp; Wood has developed technical protocols that allow these finishes to travel well: the lacquer system is tested for humidity resistance appropriate to Gulf and Mediterranean climates, and the gilt mounts are sealed against tarnishing. Our installation team ensures the final fit is precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this wardrobe set made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame and panels are constructed from solid pine (below 10% humidity). The finish is a multi-layer hand-rubbed ivory lacquer. Ornamental mounts are cast brass in an antique gold finish. Decorative floral panels are hand-painted. The nightstand top is marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull assembly is required on-site. Our team delivers and installs the set, ensuring all panels, doors, and hardware are correctly fitted and aligned before handover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this set be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Door count, internal configuration (hanging rails, shelving, drawers), dimensions, lacquer colour, and mount finish can all be adjusted. Please contact Brass \u0026amp; Wood to discuss your requirements before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49186389065979,"sku":"wardro9001","price":67500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-ivory-lacquered-front.png?v=1786880655","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-ae\/products\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-ivory-lacquered-wardrobe-set-gilt-floral-mounts","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}