Specification TABNT5429 · 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 |
| Assembly Required | Minimal Assembly |
| Care Instructions | Dust with Dry Cloth |
| Handcrafted | Yes — by Egyptian artisans |
| Customizable | Yes — contact us for custom orders |
Description
Design & Inspiration
Few furniture forms announce the Napoleonic era with as much authority as the swan-leg guéridon. The swan — le cygne — was one of Napoleon's chosen emblems, carried from the imperial apartments of the Tuileries into the design vocabulary of every French cabinetmaker of the Consulate and Empire period (1800–1830). This round centre table faithfully reproduces that tradition: four sculptural gilt bronze swans rise from a concave tripartite platform base, their necks curving with disciplined grace to support the circular mahogany apron below the glass top. Set against the deep, high-gloss mahogany ground, the gold of the bronze reads like candlelight — warm, shifting, deliberate.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The frame is constructed from Romanian solid redwood (under 10% humidity), finished in a deep mahogany high-gloss lacquer that reflects the room as a second surface. Each swan leg is cast in brass and hand-finished to a warm gold, with feather and wing details that reward close inspection. The apron carries a continuous run of swagged drapery mounts — a signature Empire motif drawn from Greco-Roman funerary decoration, re-imagined here as a celebration of Napoleonic grandeur. The lower shelf platform is inset with a central gilt bronze rosette and framed in fine brass stringing. The glass top protects the decorative painted roundels set into the mahogany surface — eight medallions depicting classical figures and botanical motifs, each hand-applied in the tradition of Sèvres porcelain inset furniture.
Dimensions & Details
This piece is offered as a coordinated three-piece set: one large round centre table flanked by two smaller matching side tables. Both side tables share the swan-leg architecture, the swagged apron mounts, and the glass-protected top surface, creating a coherent salon arrangement. The set is suited to a reception room or formal living room where the centre table anchors a sofa grouping and the side tables provide balance at the flanking armchairs. The lower shelf on each piece provides a discreet surface for books, decorative objects, or a silver tray.
Handcrafted in Egypt
Every piece in this set is handcrafted by Brass & Wood artisans in Egypt, drawing on woodworking and bronze-finishing traditions that connect to both the European originals and Egypt's own long history of skilled metalwork. The swan motifs are individually cast, chased, and patinated — no two are mechanically identical. The mahogany lacquer is applied in multiple coats, hand-rubbed between each to achieve the mirror-depth finish visible in the photographs. This is not a mass-produced reproduction; it is a craft object that takes weeks to complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is this table made from?
The structural frame is Romanian solid redwood finished in a deep mahogany high-gloss lacquer. The ornamental mounts — swan legs, apron garlands, rosettes, and stringing — are cast brass finished in warm gold. The top surface is tempered glass over a decorated mahogany panel with hand-applied painted roundels.
Is assembly required?
Minimal assembly is required — primarily attaching the tabletop and securing the base components. Full instructions are provided, and the process requires no specialist tools.
Can this piece be customized?
Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on wood finish tone, brass patina (gold, antique gold, or bronze), and top surface treatment. Contact our team to discuss your requirements before ordering.
