Louis XV Rococo Bombé Commode with Floral Marquetry & Gilt Bronze Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Place this commode against any wall and the room immediately acquires a focal point — not because it demands attention, but because it earns it. The swelling bombé silhouette, that outward-curving swell of the case that almost seems to breathe, is the defining gesture of French Rococo case furniture. Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of the great French ébénistes of the Louis XV era (1730–1770), this piece carries the visual logic of the court workshop: every surface curves, every ornament flows, and nothing is left unresolved.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is constructed from Romanian solid redwood at under 10% humidity — a dense, stable base that accepts the intricate multi-wood marquetry panels without risk of seasonal movement. The marquetry itself is the heart of this piece: a radiating parquetry field of warm satinwood-toned veneers fills the shaped cartouche on the two large lower drawers, while a floral bouquet in contrasting darker veneers sits at its centre — a motif drawn directly from the Louis XV tradition of nature-inspired ornament. The top and frieze drawer carry a scrolling flower-and-stem marquetry band that continues across the full width. The finish is a deep high-gloss lacquer that deepens the colour contrast between the dark mahogany ground and the honey-amber parquetry reserves.

Dimensions & Details

At 92 cm tall, 105 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, this commode has the proportions of a serious piece — wide enough to anchor a bedroom wall or hallway, deep enough to provide generous storage across its three drawers. The drawers are mounted with cast gilt-brass bail handles — the swan-neck escutcheon style characteristic of the Louis XV idiom — and the case corners are protected by scrolling gilt-bronze angle mounts that rise from the cabriole feet upward. The four cabriole legs, themselves fitted with leafy gilt-bronze sabots, complete the characteristic swept silhouette of the Rococo commode.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every element of this commode — the marquetry cutting, the high-gloss finish, the fitting of the bronze mounts — is executed by hand in the Brass & Wood workshops in Egypt. The craftsmen draw on a tradition of hand-veneering and inlay work that values precision above speed: each marquetry panel is individually cut and fitted before the lacquer coats are built up over multiple sessions. The result is a piece that honours the intention of the original French masters while remaining entirely accessible to the modern home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this commode made from?

The carcase and structural elements are Romanian solid redwood (under 10% humidity). The decorative surfaces feature multi-wood veneer marquetry — including contrasting mahogany and lighter satinwood-toned species — finished in a deep high-gloss lacquer. The hardware is cast gilt brass throughout.

Is assembly required?

Only minimal assembly is required upon delivery — typically fitting any detached legs and attaching the drawer hardware, which requires no specialist tools.

Can this commode be customised?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customisation of the brass finish (gold, antique gold, bronze) and wood finish tone. Please contact our team before placing your order to discuss available options.