Baroque Pierced Foliate Carved Solid Wood Super King Bed — White Lacquer Scrollwork

Design & Inspiration

Walk into a room with this bed and the wall it commands becomes the room's reason for being. The headboard rises 175 centimeters — not merely furniture, but architecture — its surface a dense field of pierced foliate scrollwork drawn from the Italian Baroque tradition. Every tendril turns with intention; every acanthus leaf overlaps its neighbor with the controlled density of a master carver's hand. The footboard echoes the same vocabulary at a lower register, so the bed reads as a complete visual statement rather than a panel with afterthoughts attached. Four turned post finials anchor the corners, giving the composition its vertical rhythm. In white lacquer, the entire piece reads as carved light.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is built from solid pine at less than 10% humidity — a timber chosen for its dimensional stability and its willingness to hold fine detail without splitting under the chisel. The pierced scrollwork panels are not applied ornament: they are carved directly through the solid wood, leaving negative space that casts its own shadows and shifts its appearance with the light throughout the day. The white lacquer finish is applied in multiple coats, rubbed back between each to achieve a surface that is smooth to the touch yet retains the topographic memory of the carving beneath. This is handcrafted furniture in the truest sense — each piece shaped by Egyptian artisans trained in classical European carving traditions.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 200 cm / Depth: 200 cm / Height: 175 cm
Mattress support: solid wood slat system, compatible with standard super king mattresses. Four corner posts with turned ball finials. Headboard height to top: 175 cm. The pierced panels on both headboard and footboard allow airflow around the sleeping area while contributing to the sculptural quality of the piece. Finish: white high-gloss lacquer over solid pine.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every bed in the Brass & Wood collection is made to order in Egypt by craftsmen who work in the classical European tradition. The foliate carving on this piece requires individual attention at every stage — rough-shaping, detail carving, piercing, sanding, and finishing — a process that cannot be rushed without sacrificing the clarity of the ornament. The result is a piece that holds its own in any room that takes design seriously. Customization in size, finish color, and carving density is available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this bed made from?

The entire frame, headboard, and footboard are constructed from solid pine (less than 10% humidity), finished in white lacquer. There is no upholstery — the decorative value is entirely in the carved wood.

Is assembly required?

Yes, full assembly is required. The bed ships in component sections — headboard, footboard, side rails, and slat system — and assembles with standard tools. Assembly instructions are included, and our team offers installation support.

Can this bed be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization in bed size, lacquer color (including aged white, ivory, and champagne), and carving pattern density. Lead time for custom orders is approximately 45–60 days from confirmation.