Louis XV Rococo Painted Chest of Drawers - Cream & Gold Bombé Commode with Hand-Painted Florals

Design & Inspiration

There are pieces of furniture that do not merely occupy a room — they give it its character. This Louis XV bombé commode, with its swelling serpentine front, cream-painted ground, and lavish gilded Rococo carvings, is exactly such a piece. Place it against any wall in a bedroom and the room organizes itself around it. The silhouette alone — that unmistakable outward-curving belly of the bombé form — speaks with the confidence of 18th-century French provincial cabinetmaking at its most expressive.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of French Louis XV provincial commodes, this chest is constructed from solid pine (kiln-dried to below 10% humidity), giving the bombé form the structural integrity required to hold its dramatic curves over decades. The cream-white painted finish is applied over a smooth gesso ground and finished with a fine protective lacquer, providing both period-accurate luminosity and practical durability. The gilded Rococo carvings — acanthus leaf scrolls, C-scroll cartouches, floral clusters, and shell-form corner mounts — are hand-carved and gilded in gold leaf, applied to the drawer rails, stiles, corner posts, and the gracefully splaying cabriole legs. At the center of the lower drawers, a hand-painted floral bouquet in soft blush and rose tones is executed directly onto the painted surface — a decorative tradition drawn from the atelier painting practices of French provincial workshops. Brass pulls with ornate backplates complete the hardware scheme.

Dimensions & Details

Weight: 15.0 kg
Dimensions: N/A — please contact us for detailed specifications.
The piece ships partially assembled and requires only minimal final assembly. Handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans to the highest standards of luxury bedroom furniture reproduction.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every commode that leaves the Brass & Wood workshop is the work of trained craftsmen who have studied the proportions, carving vocabularies, and finishing techniques of the original periods they reproduce. This piece is not mass-produced — it is built by hand, carved by hand, and painted by hand, in Cairo, Egypt. The result is a piece of bedroom furniture that carries the warmth of human skill in every surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this made from?

The frame is constructed from solid pine dried to below 10% humidity. The finish is a cream-white painted lacquer over gesso. The ornamental carvings are gilded with gold leaf. Hardware is brass with ornate backplates. The central floral motif is hand-painted directly on the drawer face.

Is assembly required?

Only minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the legs and fitting the drawer pulls, which requires no specialist tools. Detailed instructions are included.

Can this piece be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of painted color, gilding tone, hardware finish, and the hand-painted floral motif. Contact our team to discuss bespoke options before placing your order.