Rococo Revival Silver-Leafed Nightstand with Marble Top & Velvet-Lined Drawers

Design & Inspiration

Place this nightstand beside a bed and the bedroom immediately has a point of view. The white-painted body and antique silver-leaf detailing create a composition that reads as crisp and refined from across the room, while rewarding a closer look with hand-carved acanthus scrolls, shell motifs at the apron, and delicate silver ring pulls. Inspired by the Napoleon III Rococo Revival tradition — the period that revived and theatrically amplified the curves and ornament of Louis XV — this piece carries its silhouette with confidence: the serpentine front, the gently bowed sides, the four cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet highlighted in silver. It is furniture that understands ceremony.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The carcass is built from solid pine dried to below 10% humidity — a choice that prevents warping and ensures joints hold for decades. The entire body receives a white lacquer ground, then a second application of antique silver leaf is burnished into the carved relief channels by hand, so that every shell, scroll, and acanthus cartouche catches light at a different angle. The top is set with a genuine white Carrara-style marble slab, its grey veining echoing the silver of the frame. Open the two drawers and the interior is lined in deep crimson velvet — a detail more at home in a jewelry cabinet than a bedside table, and precisely the kind of considered touch that defines this piece. The ring pulls are cast silver-finished metal, each with a lightly embossed scroll surround that matches the corner mounts.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 58 cm / Depth: 45 cm / Height: 72 cm. Two drawers with velvet-lined interiors. Marble top with silver-leafed edge molding. Four cabriole legs with carved scroll feet. Antique silver-leaf finish on all carved relief. Ring pull hardware in antique silver finish. Weight: 15 kg.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece leaving the Brass & Wood workshop in Egypt passes through the hands of craftsmen trained in the traditions of classical European joinery and decorative finishing. The carving, the gilding, the marble fitting, and the velvet lining are each executed by specialists — not by machine, and not at speed. When you order this nightstand, you are commissioning a handcrafted object built to outlast trends and furniture fashions. Customization of finish color, hardware, and marble selection is available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this nightstand made from?

The frame is solid pine finished in white lacquer with hand-applied antique silver leaf on all carved surfaces. The top is genuine marble. The drawer interiors are lined with deep crimson velvet. Hardware is cast antique silver-finish metal.

Is the marble top real or simulated?

The top is genuine marble — not painted MDF, not laminate. The characteristic grey veining is natural and unique to each slab, meaning no two pieces are exactly alike.

Can this piece be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of finish (gold leaf instead of silver, different paint colors), hardware style, and marble selection. Contact us before placing your order to discuss options and lead times.