Rococo White Gold Chest of Drawers

The Rococo White Gold Chest of Drawers functions as a calibrated architectural response to Eccentric Front Loading.
The baseline configuration anticipates the gravitational pull of the heavy relief-carved facades, ensuring the drawers glide horizontally without tipping or binding when fully extended.

The engineering here is intentionally quiet — designed to be trusted, not noticed.

  • Dimensions: 1200mm W x 500mm D x 900mm H (Chest) · Site-Specific Calibration
  • Internal System: OE-Glide™ Synchronized Soft-Close Runners
  • Finish: Antique White with OE-Age™ Craquelure & Gold Leaf · Finish Specification
  • System Core: OE-Frame™ Solid Birch Chassis
  • Mirror: Beveled Glass with Resin-Core Frame
  • Validation: Runner cycle test (50,000 actuations)
  • Production: Bespoke Service Only

* Artisanal Bespoke. Customization in Size & Finish available.

WHY THIS ENGINEERING MATTERS

  • Anticipates: The “tipping” sensation caused by drawer fronts that are heavier than the storage box.
  • Stabilizes: The antique finish against uncontrolled peeling in humid master suites.
  • Delivers: A storage volume that offers the visual weight of an antique with the operation of modern engineering.

“Concerns at this scale are not aesthetic preferences — they are architectural instincts.”

In spatial compositions where furniture must operate with architectural authority rather than decorative intent, this system is designed to read as a resolved presence—visually disciplined at the primary sightline, stable at the structural logic, and fully adaptable to the spatial hierarchy of its environment.

Engineering Foresight

The development of this system began with the assumption that Front-Heavy Geometry would eventually compromise the runner alignment. The elaborate carving on the drawer fronts adds significant mass forward of the fulcrum point. Rather than using standard slides, the design neutralizes this force by integrating the OE-Glide™ System.

These industrial-grade, ball-bearing runners are side-mounted to provide maximum lateral stability. They are rated to support the dynamic cantilever load, ensuring the drawer feels weightless and balanced even when pulled to its limit.

Technically, the Rococo White Gold Chest of Drawers is conceived as a master suite storage anchor. It pairs with a monumental mirror to create a vertical focal point, while the hand-painted side panels soften its volume from oblique angles.

Project-Specific Interpretation

[SIMULATION]: In a recent commission for a Baroque Villa Restoration in Vienna, the client required a finish that mimicked 18th-century aging without the fragility. We utilized the OE-Age™ Technology on the legs and base. This process induces a controlled “craquelure” (cracked paint effect) that is immediately sealed with a binding resin, arresting the aging process permanently while providing the tactile authenticity of an antique.

Structural Scalability & Material Behaviour

The decorative elements are engineered for longevity.

  • Craquelure Control: The “cracked” texture on the legs is not damage; it is a chemically induced finish layer, stabilized to prevent flaking under daily vacuuming or cleaning impact.
  • Mirror Safety: The massive carved mirror frame is reinforced with a resin core to reduce weight on the wall anchors, while the glass is silver-backed float glass for distortion-free reflection.
  • Joinery: The chest carcass utilizes mortise and tenon joinery, ensuring the case remains square even when fully loaded with heavy textiles.

Engineering Specifications (Reference)

Structural SystemOE-Glide™ Heavy-Duty Runners
Primary FunctionKinetic Balance Control
Surface TechOE-Age™ Stabilized Craquelure
Specification FreezeConfirmed at CAD Sign-Off

OEM & Bespoke Services

This is typically selected by clients who prefer to decide once — and never revisit the decision.

Technical Disclaimer: The “craquelure” finish on the legs is hand-executed. Variation in crack density is a deliberate aesthetic feature and not a manufacturing defect.

Scroll to Top