Louis XV Rococo Bombé Commode with Gilt Brass Mounts & Burl Marquetry

Design & Inspiration

There is a moment when a piece of furniture stops being furniture and becomes the axis around which a room organizes itself. This Louis XV Rococo bombé commode creates exactly that moment. Its dramatically curved silhouette — swelling outward at the front and sides in the classic bombé form — draws the eye with the confidence of a piece that knows its own importance. The shaped cream marble top, edged in a gentle serpentine profile, crowns the whole with the cool authority of stone set against warm, luminous wood.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The carcass is built from Romanian solid redwood (below 10% humidity), dressed in meticulously laid burl veneer panels that shimmer with the unpredictable figuring only root wood produces — no two pieces alike. Crossbanded borders in straight-cut veneer frame each panel, and the drawer fronts are finished to a deep French polish that gives the wood its characteristic glassy depth. The three drawers — lined in red baize and fitted with sculpted gilt brass bail handles — operate on smooth-running runners with the quiet precision that quality joinery demands.

Dimensions & Details

The gilt brass ormolu mounts are the piece's most expressive element. Acanthus-leaf corner mounts cascade down the stiles; foliate escutcheons guard the keyholes; and the sabots — cast brass feet in the form of scrolled acanthus — anchor the delicate cabriole legs with a flourish that is wholly Rococo in character. Every mount is hand-finished, with the kind of detail that rewards close inspection. The top drawer features a central sunflower rosette mount; the middle drawer carries an asymmetric C-scroll handle composition; and the lower drawer bears a bold cartouche escutcheon that marks the center of the composition.

Handcrafted in Egypt

This commode is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans trained in the traditions of classical European cabinet-making. The burl veneer is hand-selected, hand-laid, and hand-polished. The brass mounts are individually cast, chased, and gilded. The result is a faithful interpretation of the French Louis XV commode à vantaux tradition — the kind of piece that furnished the private apartments of the Parisian hôtels particuliers — now crafted to bring that same measured grandeur into the contemporary home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this commode made from?

The frame and carcass are built from Romanian solid redwood (below 10% humidity). The exterior surfaces are dressed in hand-laid burl and straight-cut veneer, finished to a deep French polish. The top is shaped cream marble. The hardware is gilt brass, individually cast and hand-finished.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the marble top is fitted on-site and the legs may be attached on delivery. Full instructions and fittings are included.

Can this piece be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of marble color, brass finish (gold, antique gold, or silver), drawer lining fabric, and overall dimensions. Contact our team to discuss your requirements before ordering.