Louis XV Rococo Painted Nightstand with Marble Top & Gilt Acanthus Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Place this nightstand beside a bed and the entire room shifts register — suddenly you are in a bedroom that has a point of view. The celadon blue lacquer, gilded at every carved edge, reads both composed and celebratory: a color the 18th-century French ateliers favored precisely because it holds candlelight with such warmth. This is a faithful interpretation of the Louis XV Rococo petite commode tradition, faithfully reproduced in the spirit of the painted provincial furniture that flourished in Lyon, Bordeaux, and Provence during the mid-1700s, when Parisian Rococo forms migrated outward and softened into something more domestic and intimate.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The carcass is built from solid pine seasoned to below 10% humidity — a timber choice that resists seasonal movement and accepts hand-applied lacquer without telegraphing the grain beneath. Every carved mount — the acanthus leaf corner appliqués, the central shell escutcheon, the scrolled apron — is hand-carved and separately gilded before being fixed to the body, so the gold sits proud of the blue ground rather than sinking into it. The top is a shaped white marble slab with a gently serpentine front edge that mirrors the scalloped apron below. Drawer interiors run on smooth metal slides for daily practicality, while the brass ring pulls carry the period character without demanding a key.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 60 cm / Depth: 60 cm / Height: 70 cm
Weight: 15 kg
Two drawers with metal slide runners. Shaped white marble top. Cabriole legs with carved acanthus sabots. Central shell cartouche on lower apron. Antique gold gilded carved mounts on corners and legs. Brass ring drawer pulls.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece leaving the Brass & Wood atelier in Egypt carries the signature of hands-on work: the slight warmth of a brush-applied finish, the crisp definition of a hand-carved acanthus leaf, the imperceptible variation that separates a handcrafted object from one pressed from a mold. The craftsmen who build this nightstand work within a tradition of classical European reproduction that Brass & Wood has refined over decades — marrying solid pine timber, Egyptian artisanship, and period-accurate ornament into furniture that earns its place in a serious bedroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this nightstand made from?

The frame is solid pine lacquered in celadon blue with antique gold gilded carved wood mounts. The top is white marble. Drawer pulls are brass ring handles.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the marble top and fitting the drawer pulls, which can be completed without specialist tools in under 15 minutes.

Can this nightstand be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of the lacquer color, gilding tone, and marble finish. Contact our team to discuss bespoke options before placing your order.