Louis XV Rococo Revival White Lacquered Dressing Table with Carved Mirror — 5-Drawer Kidney Form

Design & Inspiration

There is a particular ceremony to the act of sitting at a dressing table — one that European craftsmen of the Louis XV era understood intuitively. This dressing table, faithfully reproduced in the tradition of French Rococo Revival salon furniture, captures that ritual with its sinuous kidney-shaped top, undulating apron, and graceful cabriole legs that lift the whole composition off the floor with a near-weightless elegance. The white lacquered finish places it firmly in the 19th-century French provincial interpretation of the Louis XV idiom — a bourgeois refinement that softened the gilded opulence of Versailles into something domestic and deeply liveable.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The table body is built from solid pine dried to below 10% humidity — the foundation of a stable, warp-resistant piece that will not move with the seasons. The high-gloss white lacquer is applied in multiple coats, sanded between each layer to achieve the smooth, porcelain-like surface visible across the table's serpentine top and the gently bombé flanking drawer cases. Five drawers — two on each side pedestal and one narrow central drawer in the kneehole apron — run on hand-fitted wooden runners. Each drawer front is fitted with an antique gold cast brass rose-form pull, the signature ornamental detail that connects this piece directly to the Rococo vocabulary of natural motifs. The matching mirror, sold as part of this set, features a carved shell and scroll crest in the same white lacquer, completing the ensemble above the table's glass-protected surface.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 175 cm / Depth: 45 cm / Height: 79 cm (table only — mirror height additional). The table separates into three sections for delivery and reassembly: left pedestal, central kneehole bridge, and right pedestal. The glass top protects the lacquered surface during daily use. Cabriole legs terminate in a scroll foot with light foliate relief carving. Acanthus cartouche carvings appear at the upper leg junction on the outer pedestals, a detail that rewards close inspection.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in the Brass & Wood collection is made by hand in Egypt by craftsmen trained in the classical European joinery and carving tradition. The white lacquer finish is built up by hand; the brass pulls are individually cast and hand-patinated to the antique gold tone. No two pieces are identical at the level of the hand-carved details — the scroll of a leg, the depth of a cartouche — which is exactly as it should be in furniture made this way. Customization of finish color, mirror size, and drawer configuration is available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this dressing table made from?

The table is constructed from solid pine (under 10% humidity) with a multi-coat high-gloss white lacquer finish. The drawer pulls are antique gold cast brass. The table surface is protected by a clear glass panel. The mirror frame is the same solid wood with matching lacquer and a carved shell-and-scroll crest.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required. The three table sections (left pedestal, kneehole bridge, right pedestal) are joined on-site, and the mirror is mounted separately above the table. Full assembly instructions are provided, and our delivery team can assist with installation.

Can this dressing table be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on finish color (including ivory, antique white, or painted color), brass pull finish, glass top thickness, and mirror dimensions. Contact our team before placing your order to discuss your requirements.