{"product_id":"louis-xv-rococo-gilt-carved-bench-asymmetric-dual-backrest","title":"Louis XV Rococo Gilt-Carved Bench with Asymmetric Dual Backrest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are pieces that simply anchor a room — and this bench is one of them. Positioned at the foot of a grand bed, in a formal reception hall, or at the heart of a salon, it draws every eye with the kind of cultivated extravagance that defined the French court of Louis XV. The asymmetric dual backrests — one taller and richly carved, one lower and scrolled — create a dynamic silhouette rarely seen outside the finest ateliers of 18th-century Paris. This is a bench that understands its own importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is constructed from solid beech and finished entirely by hand in deep gold leaf — a process that involves gesso application, bole preparation, and burnishing to achieve the warm, luminous glow visible across every carved surface. The carving itself is the defining achievement: cascading acanthus leaves, full-blown roses, asymmetric C-scrolls, and shell-form cartouches crowd every rail, leg, and crest, executed with the depth and undercut detail that distinguishes hand-carving from cast ornament. The upholstery is a heavy floral jacquard woven in dusty rose, pale blue-grey, and champagne — a Rococo palette that reads as both romantic and composed. Slim silvertone gimp trim edges the seating plane and backrest panels, providing a refined perimeter line against the gold frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 138 cm \/ Depth: 73 cm \/ Height: 89 cm\u003cbr\u003eThe bench seats two comfortably across its generous width. Four cabriole legs — carved along their full length and terminating in scroll feet — provide the characteristic Rococo stance: outswept, lively, and perfectly balanced. The apron beneath the seat features a central carved cartouche flanked by acanthus scrollwork, visible from the front and both angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery bench bearing the Brass \u0026amp; Wood name is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in the classical European tradition. The gold leaf gilding, the deep-relief carving, and the hand-stitched upholstery trim are applied individually by skilled hands — not mass-produced. Brass \u0026amp; Wood reproduces these designs faithfully so that the artistry of the Louis XV period remains accessible to discerning interiors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this bench made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is solid beech with a hand-applied gold leaf finish. The upholstery is a floral jacquard fabric with silvertone gimp trim edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly only — the legs may be attached on arrival, requiring no tools beyond basic hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this bench be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Fabric, finish tone, and dimensions can be discussed with the Brass \u0026amp; Wood team. Contact us for a bespoke consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68415183978747,"sku":"TABSAL6392","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/louis-xv-rococo-gilt-carved-bench-asymmetric-dual-backrest-front-view.png?v=1793264715","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-kw\/products\/louis-xv-rococo-gilt-carved-bench-asymmetric-dual-backrest","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}