{"product_id":"louis-xvi-neoclassical-king-bed-hand-painted-floral-panels-gold-leaf","title":"Louis XVI Neoclassical King Bed with Hand-Painted Floral Panels \u0026 Gold Leaf Carved Frame","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter a bedroom anchored by this bed and the room reorganizes itself around it. The headboard — 173 centimeters of arched, gilded architecture — rises above the pillows like a palace wall panel, its crest exploding in a cascade of hand-carved acanthus scrolls, garlands, and ribbon knots that define the Louis XVI vocabulary at its most ceremonial. This is not a headboard that recedes into a wall. It commands the space. Drawing from the design vocabulary of the late French Neoclassical court — specifically the refined Versailles interiors of the 1780s — the piece reconciles the symmetry and classical restraint of Louis XVI with the warmth of hand-painted decorative panels more reminiscent of Sèvres porcelain than raw wood. The footboard repeats the language at a lower register: a bold central acanthus mascaron mount flanked by painted floral panels within gilt bead-and-reel molding borders, keeping the visual rhythm coherent from every angle in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is constructed from Romanian solid pine (below 10% humidity), chosen for its dimensional stability and receptiveness to deep carving. Every scroll, garland, and fluted column detail on the frame has been worked by hand — the relief carving on the crest alone represents hours of studio work before any gilding is applied. The gold finish is achieved through a traditional hand-rubbed gold-leaf application over a prepared gesso ground, producing the warm, slightly matte luminosity that distinguishes genuine artisan gilding from spray-applied alternatives. The decorative panels inset into the headboard and footboard are hand-painted on a pale sky-blue ground: a central oval cartouche on the headboard depicts a naturalistic bouquet of roses and garden flowers tied with ribbon — a motif directly referencing the genre pittoresque panels produced for French royal interiors. Flanking botanical sprays continue the register across the full width of the headboard and along the footboard panels, unified by gilt bead molding that frames each section with architectural precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 212 cm \/ Length: 225 cm \/ Height: 173 cm\u003cbr\u003eFootboard height: 53 cm\u003cbr\u003eBed size: King 180×200 cm\u003cbr\u003eFrame: Romanian Solid Pine (\u0026lt;10% Humidity)\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Hand-rubbed gold leaf over gesso\u003cbr\u003ePanels: Hand-painted on prepared ground\u003cbr\u003eMattress support: Slat system\u003cbr\u003eSKU: BEDBED6000\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bed is made entirely by hand at the Brass \u0026amp; Wood atelier in Egypt, where master carvers, gilders, and decorative painters collaborate on each piece. The carving, gilding, and panel painting are executed as separate disciplines by specialists — the same division of craft that defined the royal workshops of 18th-century France. Each bed leaves the atelier as a singular object: no two hand-painted panels are identical, and the gold-leaf application carries the subtle variation that only hand work produces. Delivery is 60–75 days from order confirmation; full assembly is required on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this bed made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is Romanian solid pine (below 10% humidity), finished with hand-rubbed gold leaf over a gesso ground. The decorative panels are hand-painted on a prepared pale-blue surface. All carved ornamental elements are worked from solid wood — no applied resin castings replace structural carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, full assembly is required. The bed ships in component sections — headboard, footboard, and side rails — and is assembled on site by our delivery team or your appointed installer. We recommend professional installation to protect the gilded surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this bed be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization in bed size, panel color palette, and the degree of gilding coverage. Custom orders are discussed directly with our design team. Please contact us with your specifications before placing the order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49186384707835,"sku":"BEDBED6000","price":135000.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/louis-xvi-neoclassical-king-bed-hand-painted-front.jpg?v=1786880544","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-qa\/products\/louis-xvi-neoclassical-king-bed-hand-painted-floral-panels-gold-leaf","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}