Louis XV Rococo Ivory Four-Drawer Commode with Antique Gold Cabriole Legs

Design & Inspiration

Place this commode in a bedroom and it immediately assumes command of the wall. The ivory lacquer — aged to a soft warm tone with deliberate distressing — reads not as painted furniture but as a surface that has absorbed decades of candlelight. The antique gold gilding traces every curve: the serpentine top edge, the corner mounts with their acanthus leaf scrolls, the flowing apron centred on a bold shell cartouche, and the four delicate cabriole legs terminating in gilded scroll feet. This is a piece that knows exactly what it is: a faithful interpretation of the French Louis XV commode in the Rococo tradition, where the curve is not decoration but structure.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The carcass is built from solid pine, a dense and stable timber that resists the seasonal movement that causes lesser pieces to warp and crack. The ivory finish is hand-applied in successive coats, then lightly distressed by hand to replicate the patina of age — the subtle streaking visible across the drawer fronts is intentional, not a flaw. Each carved element — the corner acanthus mounts, the shell-and-scroll apron, the leg knee cartouches — is hand-cut and then finished in antique gold leaf, gently burnished to a warm satin rather than a hard bright gilt. The four drawers run on wooden slides and are fitted with circular bail-ring pulls in darkened bronze, correct to the period.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 100 cm / Depth: 50 cm / Height: 120 cm
Four full-width drawers provide generous storage. The serpentine front profile adds visual depth and references the bombé silhouette favored in Louis XV case furniture. Drawer interiors are finished in a neutral dark tone. Weight: 15 kg.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every commode in the Brass & Wood collection is produced by hand in our Egyptian workshop, where craftsmen trained in classical European joinery techniques build each piece using time-tested methods: mortise-and-tenon construction, hand-carved ornament, and multi-coat hand-applied finishing. Egypt's tradition of fine woodworking — itself rooted in centuries of trade with European master craftsmen — informs every decision, from the timber selection to the final patina. This is luxury furniture made with patience, not production-line speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this commode made from?

The frame and drawer carcass are solid pine. The finish is an ivory lacquer applied by hand in multiple coats and lightly distressed. All carved ornaments are finished in antique gold leaf. The drawer pulls are darkened bronze circular bail rings.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required upon delivery — primarily attaching the legs to the carcass. Full instructions and all necessary hardware are included. No specialist tools are needed.

Can this commode be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on wood finish color, gilding tone, and hardware. Contact our team before placing your order to discuss options and lead times.