Louis XV Rococo Ivory Painted Cane Panel Bed with Rose-Basket Carved Headboard

Design & Inspiration

There is a bed, and then there is a statement. This Louis XV Rococo super king bed makes the latter — the moment it occupies a bedroom wall, the room reorganizes itself around it. The winged arched headboard rises in three shaped panels of fine cane weaving, framed by ivory-painted carved wood that sweeps outward like an embrace. At the crest, a dense bouquet of hand-carved roses spills over a basket cartouche, with swagged garland trails cascading down each shoulder of the headboard. This is the design vocabulary of the French Rococo at its most confident: nature rendered in ornament, lightness achieved through the contrast of open cane and painterly relief carving.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is built from solid beech — a stable, fine-grained timber that holds carved detail without warping or checking over time. Every carved element — the rose clusters, the acanthus scrolls bracketing the headboard shoulders, the oval cartouche on the footboard centering a figured pastoral motif, and the cabriole legs terminating in carved scroll feet — is worked by hand. The ivory-painted finish is layered over a gesso ground, allowing the carving to read in gentle relief rather than disappearing into flat color. The cane panels themselves are woven in traditional open French-weave pattern, giving the bed its characteristic lightness and breath — a practical consideration the original 18th-century ébénistes understood well: a room filled with heavy textiles needs a bed frame that does not compete visually with the drapery.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 200 cm / Length: 200 cm / Height: 160 cm
The mattress rests on a solid slat support system integrated into the side rails. Full assembly is required; all hardware and joinery components are included. The carved relief on the footboard features a prominent oval cartouche with a pastoral figure — caduceus, foliage, and scrollwork — surrounded by rocaille shells and rose terminals at the base.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in the Brass & Wood collection is made by hand in Egypt, drawing on a tradition of skilled woodworking that pairs European period design with the precision of contemporary Egyptian craftsmen. This bed is built to order, which means dimensions, finish color, and cane panel configuration can be adjusted to suit your space. Delivery requires 60–75 days from order confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this bed made from?

The frame is solid beech, finished in an ivory painted and gessoed surface. The decorative elements are hand-carved directly into the wood. The panels are woven natural cane in a traditional French open-weave pattern. No upholstery fabric is used on this model.

Is assembly required?

Yes, full assembly is required. The headboard, footboard, and side rails are delivered as separate components with all necessary hardware. Assembly typically takes two people approximately 45–60 minutes.

Can this bed be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of finish color (ivory, white, antique grey, and others), cane panel configuration, and bed size. Contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements.