Specification TABTV9354 · SIMPLE
Specifications
| Dimensions | N/A |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4 kg |
| Materials | Solid Wood, Brass |
| Country of Origin | Egypt |
| Design Style | French Empire Neoclassical |
| 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
There is a particular confidence to Empire-period furniture — the kind that enters a room and makes everything else arrange itself around it. This TV console draws from the design vocabulary of the French Empire and its Egyptian Revival strain (1800–1830), translating the grandeur of Napoleonic interiors into a piece built for the modern living room. The long, horizontal silhouette, the ebonized plinth base rising on antique-gold gadrooned feet, and the warm amber glow of burled veneer across the top and drawer faces all speak to a period when furniture was as much an architectural statement as it was functional.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The top surface and drawer fronts are dressed in a richly figured burled veneer — the kind of wood face that catches light differently at every angle, its swirling grain a natural pattern no two pieces can share exactly. This is framed on all sides by a precise interlaced brass-inlay border: a repeating chain motif in antique gold that runs continuously around the top edge and the side panels, recalling the guilloche bands found on Empire-period commodes and secretaires. The base is finished in a deep ebonized lacquer, creating a deliberate contrast between the warm honey of the burl and the formal darkness below. Four gadrooned feet in antique gold complete the piece, their ribbed form a direct reference to the turned ornamental feet common in Percier and Fontaine's interior schemes. Construction is in Romanian solid redwood (under 10% humidity), ensuring dimensional stability across seasons.
Dimensions & Details
The console features one open shelf for media equipment and three drawers fitted with recessed brass pulls — a practical arrangement that keeps the front face clean. The side panels repeat the interlaced brass-inlay border, ensuring the piece reads as a considered object from every angle in the room, not merely from the front. The low profile is calculated for modern screen heights while maintaining the visual weight expected of a piece in this tradition.
Handcrafted in Egypt
Every unit is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood's specialist workshop, where veneer laying, brass inlay work, and lacquer finishing are carried out by hand. The interlaced border is not printed or applied as a strip — it is individually set into the wood surface, a process that distinguishes a piece built to last from one built to sell. Customization of dimensions, veneer choice, and brass finish is available on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is this TV console made from?
The frame is constructed from Romanian solid redwood (under 10% humidity). The surfaces are dressed in burled wood veneer. The interlaced border decoration is achieved through brass inlay set into the wood. The base is finished in ebonized lacquer, and the feet are turned and finished in antique gold.
Is assembly required?
Minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the feet to the base. All fixings and instructions are included. No specialist tools are needed.
Can this piece be customized?
Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of overall dimensions, veneer selection, and brass finish color. Lead time for customized pieces is confirmed at order. Contact our team to discuss your requirements.
