
| Dimensions | N/A |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4 kg |
| Materials | Solid Wood, Brass |
| Country of Origin | Egypt |
| Design Style | Louis XV Baroque |
| Ideal Placement | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Reception, Library |
| Delivery Time | 30-45 Days |
| Assembly Required | Minimal Assembly |
| Care Instructions | Dust with Dry Cloth |
| Handcrafted | Yes — by Egyptian artisans |
| Customizable | Yes — contact us for custom orders |
There is a particular confidence in a round table that commands a room without dominating it — it gathers, it welcomes, and it anchors. This centre table, faithfully reproduced in the tradition of Napoleon III Rococo Revival design, understands that assignment. At 140cm across, it is a piece scaled for grand entrances, salon reception rooms, and formal hallways where the first impression must land with authority. The gilt carved base — four acanthus-scrolled legs rising to feather-carved capitals, joined by a curved X-stretcher crowned with a gilded finial, and terminating in heavy claw-and-ball feet — is monumental cabinetmaking in the tradition of the Second Empire's most opulent interiors.
The top surface is where the craft reveals itself. A field of richly figured burled wood — its grain swirling in deep chocolate and amber — is bordered by a warm walnut band, then an outer ring of lighter veneer, drawing the eye inward to the centerpiece: a hand-laid floral marquetry medallion. The medallion depicts branching flowers and leaves in contrasting light and dark veneers, framed by a delicate scrolled border. This is not printed or laser-cut pattern work — each element is cut and fitted by hand in the cabinetmaking tradition. The entire top is finished to a deep French polish that amplifies the depth of the burl grain. The base is built from Romanian solid redwood (under 10% humidity) and dressed in a full gilt finish — carved by hand with egg-and-dart moulding along the apron, acanthus leaves cascading down each leg, and feather-like plumage on the upper knee.
Diameter: 140cm. Height: 90cm. The 140cm diameter provides generous surface area for display arrangements, decorative objects, or floral centrepieces, while the 90cm height positions this table as a formal statement piece rather than a casual coffee table. The claw-and-ball foot — an English Georgian borrowing that the Napoleon III era absorbed enthusiastically — provides visual weight and structural authority at ground level.
Every element of this table — from the hand-carved gilt base to the inlaid marquetry medallion — is produced in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans working in the European classical cabinetmaking tradition. The Romanian solid redwood used throughout the structure is kiln-dried to below 10% humidity, ensuring dimensional stability across climates. This is a piece built to last and designed to be inherited.
The structural frame and base are built from Romanian solid redwood finished with full hand-applied gilding. The top features hand-laid burled wood veneer with a marquetry floral medallion, finished in French polish.
Minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the top to the base. Full instructions and hardware are included with delivery.
Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization in dimensions, gilt finish tone (gold, antique gold, bronze), and marquetry medallion design. Contact our team to discuss your requirements.