{"product_id":"louis-xv-rococo-marquetry-vitrine-cabinet-ormolu-cabriole-leg-entvat8311","title":"Louis XV Rococo Marquetry Vitrine Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts — Cabriole Leg Display Stand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace this vitrine in a corner of your salon and it immediately becomes the room's focal point — not through its size, but through the intensity of its craft. Rising 145 cm on slender, gilt-tipped cabriole legs, the cabinet reads like a jewellery box scaled for a room: the marquetry panels glow with the warm grain of mahogany veneers laid in a herringbone pattern, while the gilded ormolu mounts catch the light at every angle. This is a faithful interpretation of the French Louis XV vitrine tradition — the kind of piece that once held Sèvres porcelain in the private apartments of Versailles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet is crafted from Romanian solid redwood (under 10% humidity) as its structural core, with matched mahogany veneers applied in a precision herringbone marquetry pattern across every panel surface. The finish is French polish — a labour-intensive technique of building up successive shellac layers to achieve a depth and luminosity no spray lacquer can replicate. The ormolu-style mounts are cast brass, hand-chased and gilded: the foliate cartouche crowning the pediment, the acanthus corner brackets, the ribbon-and-flower apron mount, and the delicate sabots at the feet. The display compartment features a beveled glass door set within a gilded frame, opening to a single glass shelf, allowing light to pass through the contents from front to back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 145 cm height × 72 cm width × 40 cm depth, this luxury vitrine cabinet is proportioned for a statement placement — a formal living room, a master bedroom alcove, or a reception foyer. The upper glazed cabinet sits atop a shaped lower plinth with a serpentine front, the transition between the two bodies softened by a brass gallery rail. Four cabriole legs with scroll feet and cast brass sabots carry the whole with characteristic Rococo grace. The single interior glass shelf is adjustable in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece that leaves the Brass \u0026amp; Wood workshop is built by hand by craftsmen trained in classical European joinery and wood-finishing techniques. The marquetry is cut and laid by hand; the ormolu mounts are individually cast, chased, and fitted; the French polish is applied by cloth in repeated sessions over days. Egypt has a long tradition of fine decorative furniture production, and Brass \u0026amp; Wood carries that tradition forward with the discipline of European period accuracy. This vitrine is not a mass-produced reproduction — it is a handcrafted object made to be passed down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this vitrine made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural frame is Romanian solid redwood (under 10% humidity), surfaced with matched mahogany veneers in a herringbone marquetry pattern. The mounts are cast brass with a gold finish. The door and display area feature clear glass panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required — the upper vitrine cabinet and lower base are delivered separately and join with securing fittings. No specialist tools are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this piece be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization in wood veneer species, brass finish tone (gold, antique gold, bronze), and upholstered interior lining color. Contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49186321465595,"sku":"ENTVAT8311","price":45257.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/louis-xv-rococo-marquetry-vitrine-cabinet-ormolu-cabriole-leg-front-view.png?v=1786877753","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-ae\/products\/louis-xv-rococo-marquetry-vitrine-cabinet-ormolu-cabriole-leg-entvat8311","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}