Specification ENTCHE9536 · SIMPLE
Specifications
| Dimensions | N/A |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4 kg |
| Materials | Solid Wood, Brass |
| Country of Origin | Egypt |
| Design Style | Louis XV Rococo |
| Ideal Placement | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Reception, Library |
| Delivery Time | 30-45 Days |
| Handcrafted | Yes — by Egyptian artisans |
| Customizable | Yes — contact us for custom orders |
Description
Design & Inspiration
Set this table beside a velvet armchair and the room announces itself differently. The oval form, lacquered to a mirror-depth black, appears almost architectural — a small cabinet that carries the weight of mid-19th century Parisian opulence without apology. This piece is faithfully reproduced in the tradition of the Napoleon III Second Empire period (1852–1870), when French cabinetmakers revived the Boulle technique of the Sun King's era and pressed it into the service of a newly wealthy bourgeoisie that wanted grandeur at a domestic scale.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The body is constructed from Romanian solid redwood (below 10% humidity) finished in a deep, high-gloss ebonized lacquer — a surface that reads as black in shadow and reveals dark amber tones where light rakes across the marquetry panels. Those panels are the heart of the piece: intricate arabesque and acanthus scrollwork rendered in warm reddish-brown wood inlay against the ebonized ground, framed by brass stringing. Gilt brass ormolu mounts — cast with foliate and rocaille detail — anchor the corners and drawer faces, connecting this to the Second Empire's appetite for lavish surface ornament. The rose marble top, oval in plan, crowns the piece with the cool weight that only stone provides, its soft blush tones warming the severity of the ebonized base beneath.
Dimensions & Details
The table stands on four slender cabriole legs finished in matching high-gloss black, each terminating in a gilt brass sabot that lifts the piece off the floor with characteristic Second Empire precision. Two drawers are fitted to the front fascia, each dressed with a circular brass pull and flanked by cast ormolu cartouche mounts. The oval carcass is shaped on all sides, meaning this table presents a considered profile from every angle — a quality rarely found at this scale.
Handcrafted in Egypt
Every element of this table — the marquetry inlay, the ormolu casting, the lacquer finish, the marble fitting — is executed by hand in Brass & Wood's Egyptian workshops. The craftsmen who produce this piece trained in the European classical tradition and work with the same commitment to period accuracy that defined the original Second Empire ébénistes. This is not a reproduction built to approximate — it is built to honor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is this table made from?
The frame and carcass are solid Romanian redwood finished in high-gloss ebonized lacquer. The decorative panels feature hand-laid wood marquetry with brass stringing. Hardware is cast gilt brass. The top is natural rose marble.
Is assembly required?
Minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the legs and securing the marble top, which arrives protected separately. Full instructions are included.
Can this table be customized?
Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of marble color, brass finish tone, and marquetry wood tones. Contact our team to discuss your requirements before ordering.
