{"product_id":"louis-xv-rococo-painted-bombe-commode-cream-gold-hand-painted-florals","title":"Louis XV Rococo Painted Chest of Drawers - Cream \u0026 Gold Bombé Commode with Hand-Painted Florals","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are pieces of furniture that do not merely occupy a room — they give it its character. This Louis XV bombé commode, with its swelling serpentine front, cream-painted ground, and lavish gilded Rococo carvings, is exactly such a piece. Place it against any wall in a bedroom and the room organizes itself around it. The silhouette alone — that unmistakable outward-curving belly of the bombé form — speaks with the confidence of 18th-century French provincial cabinetmaking at its most expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaithfully reproduced in the tradition of French Louis XV provincial commodes, this chest is constructed from solid pine (kiln-dried to below 10% humidity), giving the bombé form the structural integrity required to hold its dramatic curves over decades. The cream-white painted finish is applied over a smooth gesso ground and finished with a fine protective lacquer, providing both period-accurate luminosity and practical durability. The gilded Rococo carvings — acanthus leaf scrolls, C-scroll cartouches, floral clusters, and shell-form corner mounts — are hand-carved and gilded in gold leaf, applied to the drawer rails, stiles, corner posts, and the gracefully splaying cabriole legs. At the center of the lower drawers, a hand-painted floral bouquet in soft blush and rose tones is executed directly onto the painted surface — a decorative tradition drawn from the atelier painting practices of French provincial workshops. Brass pulls with ornate backplates complete the hardware scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 15.0 kg\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: N\/A — please contact us for detailed specifications.\u003cbr\u003eThe piece ships partially assembled and requires only minimal final assembly. Handcrafted in Egypt by Brass \u0026amp; Wood artisans to the highest standards of luxury bedroom furniture reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery commode that leaves the Brass \u0026amp; Wood workshop is the work of trained craftsmen who have studied the proportions, carving vocabularies, and finishing techniques of the original periods they reproduce. This piece is not mass-produced — it is built by hand, carved by hand, and painted by hand, in Cairo, Egypt. The result is a piece of bedroom furniture that carries the warmth of human skill in every surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is constructed from solid pine dried to below 10% humidity. The finish is a cream-white painted lacquer over gesso. The ornamental carvings are gilded with gold leaf. Hardware is brass with ornate backplates. The central floral motif is hand-painted directly on the drawer face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the legs and fitting the drawer pulls, which requires no specialist tools. Detailed instructions are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this piece be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization of painted color, gilding tone, hardware finish, and the hand-painted floral motif. Contact our team to discuss bespoke options before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49186389033211,"sku":"BEDSHO9021","price":48760.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/louis-xv-rococo-painted-bombe-commode-cream-gold-front.png?v=1786880652","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-za\/products\/louis-xv-rococo-painted-bombe-commode-cream-gold-hand-painted-florals","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}