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Louis XVI Neoclassical Salon Coffee Table with Marquetry & Gilt Bronze

SKU · TABTEA2731
Louis XVI Neoclassical
Handcrafted Louis XVI salon coffee table in fine hardwood with marquetry inlay, gilt bronze mounts, tapered fluted legs, and a rich burl-veneered top.
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Specifications

DimensionsApprox. 120 x 120 cm, height approx. 45 cm (estimated from images)
Weight100 kg
MaterialsSolid Wood, Brass, Mixed Materials
Country of OriginEgypt
Design StyleLouis XVI Neoclassical
Ideal PlacementLiving Room
Delivery Time60-75 Days
Assembly RequiredMinimal Assembly
Care InstructionsDust with Dry Cloth, Polish Periodically
HandcraftedYes — by Egyptian artisans
FragileYes — handle with care
CustomizableYes — contact us for custom orders

Description

Design Inspiration

Inspired by the refined elegance of the French Louis XVI period, this salon coffee table embodies Neoclassical grandeur at its finest. Symmetrical proportions, disciplined straight lines, and delicate foliate motifs speak to an era defined by grace and intellectual beauty. The square format, softened by gently rounded corners, lends the piece a stately yet inviting presence in any grand living room.

Materials & Finish

The table is constructed from a solid hardwood frame dressed in a richly figured burl veneer top that shimmers with depth and warmth. The apron and leg faces are adorned with hand-executed marquetry panels depicting trailing vine and leaf garlands, highlighted by fine brass-inlaid stringing. Ormolu-quality gilt bronze mounts — including corner rosettes, leg capitals, and a central drawer escutcheon — provide luminous contrast against the warm brown varnished ground.

Craftsmanship

Every detail of this table is shaped and assembled by Brass & Wood master craftsmen in Egypt. The tapered, fluted legs terminate in delicate gilt bronze sabots, while hand-carved acanthus capitals at the leg heads add classical dimension. The single central drawer glides on hand-fitted runners and is dressed with an ornate gilt bronze pull. The finish is a deep hand-rubbed varnish that enriches the wood's natural figure without masking it.

Placement & Styling

This coffee table is conceived for the formal living room or grand salon. It pairs superbly with Louis XVI bergère armchairs, Aubusson-style rugs, and statement wall mirrors. Its square silhouette makes it equally at home at the centre of a symmetrical seating arrangement or as an accent table beside a chaise longue.