Specification ENTCHE8372 · SIMPLE
Specifications
| Dimensions | Width 95 cm / Depth 50 cm / Height 98 cm |
|---|---|
| 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
Place this table against a wall or beside an upholstered armchair and the room immediately acquires a point of considered elegance. The demilune form — a half-circle that flattens against a surface — is one of the most deliberate shapes in the Louis XV repertoire, designed so the piece always presents its best face: the sweeping marquetry-crowned top. Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of French Rococo cabinetmaking, this guéridon captures the era's conviction that a small table should be as refined as the grandest armoire in the room.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The frame is constructed from Romanian solid redwood (below 10% humidity) finished to a deep mahogany tone using a traditional French polish — a shellac-based hand-rubbed process that creates depth, warmth, and a surface that actually improves with careful use. The demilune top is veneered with contrasting timber and features a hand-laid floral marquetry medallion: roses and foliage radiating from a central bloom within a banded surround, every piece of veneer cut and fitted by hand. A finely beaded brass gallery runs the perimeter of the top edge, while antique gold ormolu mounts — cast floral sprays at the apron corners and scroll-footed sabots at the leg terminals — complete the gilded vocabulary of the period.
Dimensions & Details
Width: 63 cm | Depth: 31 cm | Height: 73 cm. The single apron drawer is fitted with an ormolu rocaille pull and runs smoothly on hand-fitted runners. Four slender cabriole legs rise from scroll feet capped in antique gold bronze sabots, their gentle S-curve proportioned to keep the piece visually light despite its decorative richness. The table weighs approximately 5 kg, making it easy to reposition without assistance.
Handcrafted in Egypt
Every element of this table — the marquetry inlay, the French polish, the ormolu fittings, the hand-fitted drawer — is executed by Brass & Wood artisans in Egypt, drawing on woodworking traditions passed between workshops for generations. This is not mass production. It is the patient work of craftsmen who understand that a Louis XV table earns its place not by size, but by the quality of every detail that reveals itself the closer you look.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is this table made from?
The structural frame is Romanian solid redwood finished in French polish to a mahogany tone. The top features wood veneer marquetry inlay. Hardware and mounts are cast brass with an antique gold finish.
Is assembly required?
Minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the legs to the top. Full instructions are included, and the process requires no specialist tools.
Can this table be customized?
Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of wood finish tone, brass finish color, and fabric or hardware details on request. Contact our team to discuss bespoke options before placing your order.
