Louis XV Rococo Bombé Nightstand with Hand-Painted Floral Scrollwork & Gilt Relief Carvings

Design & Inspiration

Place this nightstand beside a bed and the room immediately announces its intentions. The swelling bombé silhouette — that outward-curving front and sides drawn from the most flamboyant decade of the Louis XV era — gives the piece a sculptural presence that goes well beyond its function. Two drawers disappear into a surface so thoroughly decorated that you almost forget there is storage beneath. The ivory ground serves as canvas: gold scrollwork tendrils unfurl across the drawer faces, and between them, hand-painted rose clusters in blush pink and dusty blue are rendered with the delicacy of a miniaturist. This is Venetian painted furniture in the Rococo spirit — a tradition that treated every centimeter of a case piece as an opportunity for ornament.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The carcass is built from solid pine dried to under 10% humidity, giving the joinery long-term structural stability. The bombé shaping is achieved through skilled hand-carving and form-bending — not laminate shortcuts. The exterior carries a multi-layer painted finish: a chalk-white gesso ground, hand-applied sage green on the case edges and legs, ivory on the drawer panels, and then the painted decoration applied freehand by a trained decorative artist. The gilt acanthus leaf carvings are separately modeled in wood and resin, gilded, and applied to the frame, corners, and apron. The sculpted three-dimensional roses and forget-me-nots at the corners and cabriole leg shoulders are polychrome painted and gilded individually. Drawer hardware is cast gilt rose-form knobs. The gilt egg-and-dart molding running beneath the top surface is a direct reference to classical Rococo frame-making.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 85 cm / Depth: 50 cm / Height: 70 cm
Weight: 15 kg
Two drawers with gilt floral knobs
Cabriole legs with sage green painted scroll feet
Gilt acanthus and floral relief appliqués on all visible surfaces
Hand-painted floral scrollwork on drawer faces and side panels
Egg-and-dart gilt molding beneath top surface

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece leaving the Brass & Wood workshop in Egypt is the product of hands that have spent years learning a craft — not a production line. The painted decoration on this nightstand is applied freehand, which means no two pieces are absolutely identical. The gilt carvings are individually finished and inspected. This is the point of a handcrafted replica: not to mass-produce a copy, but to honor a making tradition by repeating it with care. Each nightstand ships within 45–60 days of order confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this nightstand made from?

The structural frame is solid pine at under 10% humidity. Decorative relief elements combine hand-carved wood and resin. The finish is a multi-layer painted system with gilt highlights and polychrome floral appliqués. Drawer knobs are cast gilt metal in a rose form.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly only — legs attach to the body with pre-fitted hardware. No specialist tools are needed, and full instructions are included.

Can this nightstand be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization in painted color palette, gilding tone (bright gold, antique gold, silver), and overall dimensions. Contact our team before placing your order to discuss your requirements.