Rococo Carved Redwood Nightstand with Cane Drawer Panel

Design & Inspiration

Place this nightstand beside a bed and the room finds its period. The sweeping cabriole legs — each one curving outward from knee to toe with the characteristic S-line of French Rococo — carry the eye upward to a hand-carved apron where roses and scrolling foliage emerge from the wood as though the craftsman merely freed what was already there. Above it, the drawer front is panelled in woven cane, a detail that speaks directly to the 18th-century French tradition of introducing lightness and texture into case furniture. This is a faithful interpretation of the Louis XV bedside idiom, crafted in the tradition of the Parisian ébénistes who furnished the chambers of Versailles.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The piece is built from Romanian solid redwood sourced at under 10% humidity — a timber chosen for dimensional stability and the warm, straight grain that takes a wax finish with rare clarity. The legs are shaped and carved by hand; the mortise-and-tenon joints at the apron corners are fitted without mechanical fasteners at the show surfaces. The drawer slides on solid wood runners, and the interior — visible when the drawer is fully extended — is finished in the same warm timber, confirming that the quality is not reserved for surfaces on show. A small antique-bronze pull anchors the cane panel centrally, its aged patina complementing the honey-oak wax finish of the frame.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 63 cm / Depth: 50 cm / Height: 73 cm
Weight: 15 kg
1 drawer with woven cane front panel
Antique bronze pull hardware
Hand-carved floral and scroll apron
Four cabriole legs with natural pad feet
Country of Origin: Egypt

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece that leaves the Brass & Wood workshop in Egypt is shaped, carved, and finished by hand. The carving on the apron is not a stamped or routed pattern — it is cut by a craftsman holding a gouge, one pass at a time, which is why no two aprons read exactly alike at close distance. The wax finish is hand-rubbed in multiple coats to bring up the natural warmth of the grain without sealing the wood's ability to breathe. This is what separates a handcrafted piece from a manufactured one: the evidence of individual attention at every stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this nightstand made from?

The frame, legs, apron, and drawer box are solid Romanian redwood at under 10% humidity. The drawer front features a woven natural cane panel. The pull is antique-bronze metal hardware.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly only — the legs are attached on delivery. No specialist tools are needed and the process takes under ten minutes.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on wood finish color, hardware selection, and cane panel treatment. Contact our team to discuss options before placing your order.