Empire Neoclassical Chest of Drawers with Marble Top & Greek Key Brass Inlay

Imperial Grandeur Reimagined

Inspired by the refined opulence of the French Empire period, this chest of drawers captures the commanding symmetry and disciplined ornament that defined early 19th-century European court furniture. The iconic Greek key frieze rendered in gleaming brass inlay runs the full width of the piece, evoking the neoclassical fascination with Greco-Roman antiquity.

Exceptional Materials

The carcass is built from solid mahogany, showcasing a warm, deep-toned bookmatched veneer on every drawer face and side panel. The generous top surface is dressed in emperador brown marble, its natural veining adding organic richness to the otherwise geometric composition. Tapered square legs are capped with polished brass sabots, completing the Empire silhouette.

Ormolu Brass Craftsmanship

Every metal element — from the elaborately cast corner mounts and central escutcheon to the oval bail handles — is finished in antique polished brass, hand-fitted by Brass & Wood artisans in Cairo. Delicate brass stringing traces the drawer borders and leg edges, unifying the design with golden precision.

Handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood

Each piece is made to order in the Brass & Wood atelier, where traditional European joinery techniques are combined with meticulous hand-finishing to produce heirloom-quality furniture built to last generations.