Rococo Revival Ivory Painted Dressing Table with Tri-Fold Floral Mirror

Design & Inspiration

Place this dressing table in a bedroom and the room finds its center. The ivory-painted frame, dressed in hand-applied polychrome roses, forget-me-nots, and trailing foliage, reads as a single continuous garden frozen in lacquer. The tri-fold mirror rises above to 235 cm, its arched central panel crowned with a carved cartouche that brings the full weight of Rococo Revival ornament to bear on the most intimate ritual of the day — the act of preparation. This is a coiffeuse in the grand French tradition, faithfully reproduced to honor a period when furniture was expected to be as composed as the person seated before it.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is constructed from solid pine, chosen for its stability and responsiveness to fine carving. Every surface — drawer fronts, door panels, apron, mirror frame, and the shaped cornice of each mirror wing — carries hand-applied resin floral appliqués, each individually painted in soft pinks, greens, and dusty blues before being set into the ivory ground. The cabinet top is edged in a rope-twist molding, a detail borrowed directly from the Louis XV cabinetmaking vocabulary. Three drawers, lined in deep crimson velvet, organize the dressing surface below; two cabinet doors conceal generous open shelving within. Brass knob hardware, small and precisely scaled, punctuates each drawer face without competing with the florals.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 170 cm / Depth: 50 cm / Height: 235 cm (with mirror)
The dressing table base stands independently from the tri-fold mirror, which attaches for display and can be removed for transport. The knee recess at center provides comfortable seated access. Cabinet interiors are finished in white-painted wood for easy visibility. Drawers run on wood-on-wood guides with velvet lining. Six cabriole legs, carved with knees and scroll feet in the Rococo manner, carry the base — the serpentine apron between them completing the sinuous silhouette.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece produced by Brass & Wood in Egypt passes through the hands of artisans trained in the European classical tradition. The painted finish on this coiffeuse — ivory base, hand-detailed florals, and the soft gilt highlights on the carved moldings — requires multiple layered applications before the final protective lacquer coat is applied. The result is a surface that holds its depth under light rather than appearing flat. This is not a printed decoration; it is painted ornament, which is a meaningful distinction at this level of furniture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this dressing table made from?

The frame and all structural components are handcrafted from solid pine. Decorative floral appliqués are hand-painted resin. The mirror plates are standard clear glass. Hardware knobs are brass-finished metal.

Is the mirror sold separately or included with the dressing table?

The tri-fold mirror is included as part of this 2-piece set. It attaches to the dressing table base and can be disassembled for delivery and reassembly on-site with minimal assembly required.

Can this dressing table be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of painted finish color, hardware finish, and interior lining fabric. Contact our team to discuss bespoke options before ordering.