Louis XV Rococo Round Entry Table - Sage Green & Gold Carved Base with Calacatta Marble Top

Design & Inspiration

Place this table at the centre of an entrance hall and the room declares its intentions at once. The circular Calacatta marble top — white with the characteristic grey-green veining that makes this stone unmistakable — rests above a carved wooden base of such decorative ambition that the eye cannot settle. Sage green lacquer plays against gilded acanthus scrolls; the apron runs a continuous frieze of elongated Gothic-arch lancets beneath a rope-moulded top rail; and between the four swept legs, a central stretcher bursts into a sunflower medallion framed by C-scroll branches. This is Louis XV Rococo in its most animated register.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The base is constructed from Romanian solid redwood (moisture content below 10%), chosen for its dimensional stability and its ability to hold deep carved relief without splitting. The polychrome finish — sage green as the ground, with selective gold-leaf gilding applied to every raised ornament — follows the French Rococo tradition of painting furniture as though it were porcelain, a practice popularised in the ateliers of Versailles during the 1740s. Each carved element — the acanthus leaf brackets at the leg heads, the swag-and-medallion panel at the apron centre, the scrolled feet — is hand-worked by artisan carvers and gilded individually before assembly. The Calacatta marble top is edged with a thin gilt moulding that ties the stone to the gilded base without overpowering the natural veining.

Dimensions & Details

The table's circular form — a deliberate departure from the rectangular entrance table convention — makes it equally at home as a salon centrepiece or a grand hallway focal point. Four cabriole legs with pronounced knee carving sweep outward before returning to scroll feet, connected by a four-way cross stretcher with a carved rosette hub. The apron's lancet-arch frieze, repeated in full around the circumference, gives the table a visual rhythm that reads from every angle — important for a piece that will be seen in the round. Dimensions are available on request; custom sizing is offered.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece bearing the Brass & Wood name is made by hand in Egypt by craftsmen trained in the European classical furniture tradition. The carving, gilding, painting, and stone-setting are performed in sequence by specialists — not on an assembly line. The result is a table that carries the fingerprints of the people who made it: variations in the gilding catch light differently at morning and evening, and the painted ground has the slight depth of hand-applied lacquer rather than the flat uniformity of spray. This is a faithful interpretation of Louis XV Rococo craftsmanship, brought into the modern home with the care the original designs deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the marble used for the tabletop?

The top is Calacatta marble — a premium Italian stone distinguished by its white ground and bold grey-green veining. It is naturally resistant to scratching but should be sealed periodically and kept away from acidic substances.

Can the finish or colour be customised?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customisation on wood colour, painted finish, gilding tone, and marble selection. Please contact our team with your specifications before placing an order.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the marble top is shipped separately and placed onto the base on delivery. No specialist tools are needed.