Napoleon III Rococo Revival Carved Ivory Bed - Rose Cartouche Footboard

Design & Inspiration

There is a moment when you enter a bedroom and the bed is not merely furniture — it is architecture. This Napoleon III Rococo Revival super king bed commands that moment entirely. The ivory-lacquered carved wood frame sweeps around upholstered panels of silver-grey satin, each seam finished with a twisted rope piping that catches the light with quiet precision. The headboard rises to 150 cm, its crest adorned with hand-carved rose blooms and acanthus scrollwork, while the footboard anchors the composition with a central oval cartouche — a masterwork of layered relief carving depicting roses, ribbon bows, and a ribbed shell at its heart. This is the decorative vocabulary of the Second Empire at its most confident.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is constructed from solid pine, chosen for its dimensional stability and its ability to hold fine carved detail without splitting. The surface receives a hand-applied antique white lacquer finish, worked to suggest the creamy patina of aged European interiors rather than a stark modern white. The relief ornaments — rose clusters, foliate scrolls, the cartouche medallion — are hand-carved and then finished individually before being integrated into the frame, ensuring that no two pieces read exactly alike. The upholstered panels of the headboard and footboard sides are covered in a silver-grey satin-effect fabric, finished with a plaited rope border that traces every panel edge with crisp definition. Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of the great Parisian ateliers that furnished the hôtels particuliers of the 1860s.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 200 cm / Length: 200 cm / Height: 150 cm
Bed Size: Super King (200 × 200 cm) | Mattress Support: Slat System | Upholstery: Silver-grey satin-effect fabric with rope piping | Frame Finish: Antique white lacquer over hand-carved solid pine | Ornamentation: Heavily ornate hand-carved rose cartouche, scrolled crest, corner floral clusters

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every bed in the Brass & Wood collection is made by hand in Egypt by craftsmen trained in the European classical tradition. The carving is done with chisels, not routers — each rose petal and acanthus leaf shaped individually, the depth of relief calculated to cast shadows that animate the piece in changing light. The antique white finish is built up in layers, lightly distressed by hand to reveal the warmth of the wood beneath at the highest relief points. This is the difference between a piece that is decorated and one that is made — and it is visible the moment you stand before it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this bed made from?

The frame is constructed from solid pine with a hand-applied antique white lacquer finish. The upholstered panels are covered in a silver-grey satin-effect fabric with twisted rope piping. The decorative relief ornaments are hand-carved directly into the solid wood frame.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the side rails connect to the headboard and footboard using standard bolt fittings. Full installation instructions are included, and our delivery team can assist with placement on request.

Can this bed be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of fabric color and finish tone. Please contact our team before ordering to discuss available options and lead times.