Rococo Ivory Bombé Commode with Hand-Painted Roses & Antique Gold Mounts

Design & Inspiration

There is a particular pleasure in a piece of furniture that rewards close looking. Set this commode in a room and it reads, from a distance, as a graceful ivory form — the swelling bombé sides curving outward with the confident ease of Rococo design at its most assured. Move closer and the painting begins to speak: soft pink rose garlands trail across ivory lacquer on gilded scrollwork stems, each bloom rendered with the delicate brushwork of the Venetian lacca contadinesca tradition. This is a faithful interpretation of the painted furniture that filled the private apartments of 18th-century European nobility — not an heirloom, but a deliberate act of craft that earns its place in any room it enters.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The carcass is built from Romanian solid redwood at under 10% humidity — a stable, close-grained timber that holds the carved bombé profile without drift or warp across seasons. The high-gloss ivory lacquer is applied in multiple coats, sanded between each, achieving the smooth porcelain-like surface that gives the hand-painted roses their luminosity. The rose garlands and gilded arabesque scrolls are painted by hand directly onto the lacquered surface — no decals, no transfers. Antique gold brass mounts punctuate every structural accent: corner escutcheons that double as decorative shields, a central keyhole cartouche on the two doors, scrolled handles on the single upper drawer, and acanthus-relief sabots capping each cabriole leg at the floor.

Dimensions & Details

Width 110 cm · Height 90 cm · Depth 52 cm. The piece carries one upper drawer with a scrolled brass pull and two lower cabinet doors with a central locking keyhole mount. The bombé profile is most pronounced at the lower cabinet section, where the sides swell outward before being restrained by the shaped apron and the four slender cabriole legs below. The top surface — flat, lacquered, and lipped — is well proportioned for a decorative tray, a pair of lamps, or a framed mirror arrangement above.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece that leaves the Brass & Wood workshop is built, carved, lacquered, painted, and fitted by hand in Egypt. The bombé form requires skilled joinery — the curved staves must be shaped, fitted, and glued with precision before lacquering begins. The painted decoration is applied by a trained decorative painter working freehand, not from a stencil. The brass mounts are individually fitted and secured. This is the kind of furniture that takes time to make correctly, and we take that time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this commode made from?

The frame and body are built from Romanian solid redwood (humidity below 10%). The finish is a high-gloss ivory lacquer with hand-painted rose and scroll decoration in pink and antique gold. The hardware — handles, corner mounts, keyhole escutcheon, and leg sabots — are cast antique gold brass.

Is assembly required?

No. The commode arrives fully assembled and ready to place. We recommend two people for unpacking due to the piece's weight and the lacquered surfaces.

Can this be customized?

Yes. We can adjust the lacquer color, the painted floral motif, or the brass finish to suit your interior. Custom orders typically add 15–20 days to the production timeline. Contact us to discuss your requirements.