Louis XV Rococo Bombé Commode in Turquoise Lacquer with Gilt Bronze Mounts & Pink Marble Top

Design & Inspiration

There are pieces of furniture that anchor a room, and then there are pieces that transform it. This Louis XV bombé commode does the latter — its swelling, curved front catching the eye from across the room, its turquoise lacquer finish holding a warmth that shifts with the light. Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of the great Parisian ébénistes of the 1730–1770 period, this commode belongs to the most celebrated silhouette in French furniture history: the bombé form, swelling outward at the belly and tapering at the base, a shape so charged with visual energy it seems almost in motion.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is constructed from Romanian solid redwood (dried to under 10% humidity for structural stability) and finished in a hand-applied turquoise lacquer that recalls the 18th-century European fascination with chinoiserie color palettes — the very same palette that filled the salons of Versailles. Each gilt bronze mount is cast and hand-chased: the rocaille cartouches at the drawer centers, the flowing foliate pulls, the C-scroll corner sabots, and the scrolled apron — all positioned with the intentional asymmetry that defines authentic Rococo ornament. The top is a slab of veined pink marble, cool to the touch and visually grounding the exuberance of the lacquered body beneath it.

Dimensions & Details

The commode features three drawers — two smaller upper drawers flanking a central keyhole escutcheon, and one deep lower drawer — all fitted with hand-forged gilt bronze bail pulls. The interior drawer boxes are finished in matching turquoise, a detail visible only when the drawers are open and one of the marks that separates a truly considered piece from a merely decorative one. The cabriole legs, which swell gently outward before narrowing to small scroll feet, are trimmed with gilt bronze sabots that protect the foot and extend the decorative vocabulary of the piece to its base.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every commode bearing the Brass & Wood name is made by hand in Egypt by craftsmen trained in the traditions of European classical furniture. The turquoise lacquer is built up in multiple coats, sanded between layers, and buffed to a satin finish that resists crazing. The bronze mounts are individually fitted and secured. This is not reproduction furniture assembled from catalogued parts — it is a handcrafted interpretation of a historical form, made with the same patient attention to proportion and ornament that defined the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this commode made from?

The body is Romanian solid redwood with a hand-painted turquoise lacquer finish. The decorative mounts are gilt bronze. The top is genuine veined pink marble.

Can this commode be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization in lacquer color, marble selection, and brass finish. Contact us to discuss your requirements before placing your order.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the marble top and fitting the legs if shipped disassembled for protection. Clear instructions are included with every delivery.