Specification ENTCHE7533 · SIMPLE
Specifications
| Dimensions | N/A |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4 kg |
| Materials | Solid Wood, Brass |
| Country of Origin | Egypt |
| Design Style | Louis XVI 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 moment in French furniture history — roughly 1760 to 1780 — when the exuberance of the Rococo began to quiet itself. Cabriole legs remained, but the riot of asymmetric shells gave way to something more composed: oval floral medallions framed in satinwood banding, ebony stringing lines running clean and deliberate along every panel edge. This buffet is drawn from that exact moment of disciplined elegance. The Transition period produced some of the most technically sophisticated case furniture ever made in France, and this piece faithfully reproduces its defining tension — Rococo warmth meeting Neoclassical order.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The carcase is built from Romanian solid redwood at under 10% humidity, providing the dimensional stability that precision marquetry demands. The front and side panels carry hand-cut floral medallion marquetry: scrolling ribbon cartouches, naturalistic flower arrangements, and fine banding in contrasting light fruitwood against the warm mahogany ground. Ebony-line stringing traces every door panel border and drawer front. Antique gold brass mounts — cast corner sabots, a central apron mount, and keyhole escutcheons — punctuate the composition with period-correct hardware. The top is a slab of grey-veined natural marble, its cool surface contrasting deliberately against the warmth of the wood below. The whole piece is finished in French polish, building depth into the veneer surface without obscuring the grain.
Dimensions & Details
The buffet stands on four gently curved cabriole legs — characteristic of the Transition period's compromise between the fully curved Rococo leg and the straight tapered leg that would define Louis XVI — each terminating in a modest brass sabot. Two shallow drawers run above the two-door cabinet compartment, their fronts dressed with the same marquetry vocabulary. The grey marble top sits proud of the carcase on all sides, providing a generous display surface and the visual weight that grounds the piece in a room. Interior: one adjustable shelf behind the two doors.
Handcrafted in Egypt
Every marquetry panel on this buffet is cut and laid by hand in the Brass & Wood workshops in Egypt, where craftsmen trained in the European cabinetmaking tradition work with the same tools and techniques as the French ébénistes who originated this style. The marquetry cutting, the ebony stringing, the brass mount fitting, and the French polish finishing are all executed by hand — no shortcuts, no printed veneers. The result is a piece that carries the visible intelligence of someone who understood both the design and the means to reproduce it faithfully.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is this buffet made from?
The carcase and leg structure are Romanian solid redwood. The decorative surfaces carry hand-cut marquetry veneers in contrasting light and dark fruitwoods on a mahogany ground. Hardware is cast antique gold brass. The top is natural grey-veined marble. Finished in hand-applied French polish.
Is assembly required?
Minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the marble top and fitting the legs. Full instructions are provided, and the process requires no specialist tools.
Can this piece be customized?
Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on marble color, brass finish tone, and wood stain. Custom dimensions are available on request with a longer lead time. Contact our team to discuss your requirements.
