Belle Époque Floral Inlay Complete Bedroom Set — Coral Lacquer & Gold Leaf Carving

Design & Inspiration

There are rooms that hold their breath when you enter them. This bedroom set does exactly that — the warm coral of the lacquered wood catches the light and holds it, while the hand-painted white blossoms with their mother-of-pearl centres seem to grow across every surface, from the towering headboard to the wardrobe doors, the nightstand tops, and the dressing table drawers. This is a room conceived as a single composition, not a collection of matching pieces. Inspired by the Belle Époque tradition of Parisian luxury interiors — where the craftsmanship of the ébéniste met the decorative ambition of the grand hotel — this seven-piece set brings that same coherence of vision into the private bedroom.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Every piece is constructed from solid beech, a timber prized for its stability and its ability to receive lacquer and carved ornament without distortion over time. The coral lacquer finish is applied in multiple coats and hand-buffed to a satin depth — warm and luminous rather than glossy. The floral motifs that run across each piece are hand-painted in white with teal-green foliage and accented with inlaid mother-of-pearl petals, a technique that requires individual placement of each shell fragment. The carved gold-leaf elements — the cabriole legs of the nightstands and dressing chair, the rope-twist borders on the bed and wardrobe, the acanthus finials at the headboard corners, and the scroll-and-acanthus mirror frame — are executed in genuine gold leaf over a gesso ground, giving a warmth and depth that no gold paint can replicate. The wardrobe's central door panel is the set's most elaborate surface: a full-field flowering vine rendered in the same inlay vocabulary, flanked by four plain lacquered doors that let the central panel breathe.

Dimensions & Details

The set comprises seven pieces: a king-size bed (Width: 202 cm / Depth: 209 cm / Height: 170 cm), two matching octagonal nightstands, a kidney-shaped dressing table with its matching framed mirror, a vanity chair upholstered in coral damask, and a five-door wardrobe (Width: 300 cm / Depth: 65 cm / Height: 260 cm). The wardrobe's scale — 300 cm wide and 260 cm tall — is architectural; it is designed to occupy an entire wall and give the room its structure. The bed headboard rises to 170 cm, making it the visual anchor when you enter the space.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in this set is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans drawing on a lineage of classical European furniture reproduction that spans decades. The hand-painting, gold-leaf gilding, mother-of-pearl inlay work, and carved ornament are all executed by hand, not by machine — each set therefore carries small variations that are the mark of genuine craft rather than factory uniformity. Brass & Wood offers customization in wood finish, lacquer color, fabric, and hardware for clients who wish to adapt the set to a specific interior scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the complete set include?

The set includes seven pieces: one king-size bed with carved and upholstered headboard, two octagonal nightstands with two drawers each, one kidney-shaped dressing table, one gilt-framed console mirror, one vanity chair, and one five-door wardrobe with floral inlay centre panel.

Can the lacquer color or fabric be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization across lacquer color, upholstery fabric and color, and hardware finish. Contact our team to discuss a bespoke configuration for your bedroom.

Is assembly required upon delivery?

Full assembly is required for all pieces. Brass & Wood provides professional installation as part of the delivery service within Egypt, and detailed instructions for international shipments.