Louis XVI Neoclassical Ivory & Gold Dressing Table Set with Arched Mirror and Marble Top

Design & Inspiration

Place this dressing table in a bedroom and the room immediately acquires a center of gravity. The ivory lacquer ground, the warm gold of the carved mouldings catching the morning light, the rose-veined marble surface cool beneath the fingertips — this is the kind of piece that transforms a room from furnished to composed. Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of Louis XVI Neoclassical design, the set pairs a generously proportioned kneehole table with a commanding arched mirror, creating the full ceremonial dressing station that once defined the private apartments of Versailles.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The table frame is constructed from Romanian solid pine (under 10% humidity), lacquered in ivory and finished with gilded carved details that follow the Louis XVI vocabulary precisely: fluted column legs terminating in tapered feet, rope-twist carved apron borders, and square panel details at the leg junctions highlighted in gold leaf. Seven deep drawers — six flanking the kneehole and one central shallow pull — are lined in a rich burgundy velvet interior. Each drawer front carries a hand-cast gilt brass cartouche pull of scrolled foliate form. The top surface is dressed in a slab of rose-toned natural marble, its warm amber and cream veining adding organic contrast to the geometric precision of the carved frame beneath.

Dimensions & Details

Dressing Table: Width: 170 cm / Depth: 50 cm / Height: 80 cm
Mirror: Width: 120 cm / Height: 152 cm
The mirror frame repeats the table's carved language: a rope-twist inner border, fluted column uprights with gilded capital details, and a softly arched crested pediment. The set achieves visual unity through consistent use of ivory lacquer, gold leaf ornament, and the same carved motifs across both pieces.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every element of this set is handcrafted at the Brass & Wood workshop in Egypt by artisans trained in classical European joinery and gilding traditions. The ivory lacquer finish is applied in multiple coats and hand-rubbed between layers for depth. The gilt carving is done by hand, not machine-routed, preserving the subtle variation in relief that distinguishes true craftsmanship from reproduction. Customization of dimensions, finish color, and hardware is available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this dressing table set made from?

The frame is Romanian solid pine finished in ivory lacquer with gold leaf carved detailing. The tabletop is natural rose marble. Drawer hardware consists of hand-cast gilt brass cartouche pulls. Drawer interiors are lined in burgundy velvet.

Is the mirror sold separately or as a set?

The arched mirror (120 × 152 cm) is included as part of this two-piece set. It is designed to sit on the table or be wall-mounted above it, and shares the identical carved and gilded frame language as the table.

Can dimensions or finish be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of table dimensions, finish color, marble selection, and hardware finish. Please contact us before placing your order to discuss your requirements.