{"product_id":"louis-xvi-neoclassical-oval-coffee-table-natural-onyx-gilt-carved-frame","title":"Louis XVI Neoclassical Oval Coffee Table with Natural Onyx Top \u0026 Gilt Carved Frame","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet this table before a silk-upholstered canapé and the room shifts register entirely. The oval onyx top — ivory white washed through with rivers of amber and caramel — catches afternoon light in the way only natural stone can, each viewing angle revealing a different composition. Below it, the gilt frame holds its own authority: a continuous laurel-leaf frieze encircling the apron, corner rosettes anchoring the transitions, and four slender reeded legs tapering to turned feet. This is the Louis XVI vocabulary at its most disciplined — ornament in service of proportion, never overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe apron is hand-carved from solid pine, a timber chosen for its dimensional stability and its ability to hold fine detail across deep relief carving. The continuous leaf-and-dart moulding along the apron edge is cut by hand, each leaf individually shaped. The legs are classically reeded — shallow vertical channels running the full length — and terminate in turned collars above tapered feet, a detail lifted directly from the menuisiers of late 18th-century Paris. The gilt finish is applied in the antiqued gold tradition: warm, slightly muted, with the carved high points catching the light more brightly than the recessed ground. The onyx top is a slab of natural stone, its veining unique to this piece — no two tables will be identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 140 cm \/ Depth: 70 cm \/ Height: 50 cm\u003cbr\u003eShape: Oval | Top: Natural Onyx | Frame: Antiqued Gilt Carved Solid Wood | Legs: Reeded, tapered, turned foot | Style: Louis XVI \/ French Neoclassical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis table is produced in the Brass \u0026amp; Wood workshops in Egypt, where craftsmen trained in the European classical tradition work with hand tools alongside modern precision equipment. The carving, finishing, and stone-setting are all completed by hand. Each piece is individually inspected before dispatch. Customization of dimensions, finish tone, and stone selection is available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the top material, and is it sealed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top is natural onyx stone — a translucent, semi-precious variety with characteristic amber and cream veining. It is sealed with a penetrating stone sealer at the workshop. We recommend resealing annually and avoiding acidic liquids directly on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the gilding real gold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is finished in a high-quality antiqued gold leaf gilding over a gesso base, applied in the traditional European manner. It is not solid gold, but the finish closely replicates the warmth and depth of period water-gilded pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this table be customized in size or finish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization of dimensions, gilding tone (bright gold, antique gold, silver), and alternative stone tops. Contact us with your specifications and we will provide a tailored quote within 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68415066702075,"sku":"TABCOR9328","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/louis-xvi-neoclassical-oval-coffee-table-natural-onyx-gilt-carved-frame-front-view.png?v=1793262303","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-ae\/products\/louis-xvi-neoclassical-oval-coffee-table-natural-onyx-gilt-carved-frame","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}