Louis XVI Gilt Console Table with Overmantel Mirror — Flower Garland & Urn Carved Frame

Design & Inspiration

There are console tables, and then there are architectural statements. This piece — a fully gilded Louis XVI console table with its matched overmantel mirror — belongs to the second category. Positioned in an entrance hall or at the head of a formal reception room, it stops the eye before anything else in the room can. The dense flower garlands cascading across the apron, the flanking S-scroll supports that rise to flame-tipped finials, and the central urn stretcher — every element is directed toward a single effect: the ceremonial arrival. This is the console that tells a guest, without words, that they have entered somewhere worth remembering.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is hand-carved from solid pine finished in a rich water-gilded gold, applied over a gesso ground and burnished to a warm, slightly reflective depth that catches light without glittering vulgarly. The tabletop is a slab of green onyx — its translucent veining and warm jade tones providing a counterpoint to the gold frame that is unmistakably French in its logic: opulence restrained by a single material choice. The overmantel mirror frame echoes every motif from the console below: the draped garlands, the ribbon bows at the cornice, and the central cartouche of flowers and foliage that serves as the visual crown of the entire composition. Handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in classical European woodcarving traditions.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 189 cm / Depth: 49 cm / Height: 92 cm (console table only; mirror adds additional height above)
Finish: Water-gilded gold lacquer over gesso
Top: Green onyx marble
Mirror: Included — carved gilt overmantel frame with beveled plate
Country of Origin: Egypt

Handcrafted in Egypt

Brass & Wood's master carvers interpret the Louis XVI vocabulary the way it was always intended — not as decoration applied to a surface, but as structure and surface unified. Each garland swag is carved in the round; each acanthus leaf on the tapered fluted legs is cut to cast its own shadow. The gilding is applied in the traditional manner: gesso ground, bole layer, gold leaf, burnished selectively to create the play between matte and bright that defines quality water-gilding. This is not production furniture. It is a commission-quality piece made accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this made from?

The frame is hand-carved solid pine finished in water-gilded gold lacquer over a gesso ground. The tabletop is genuine green onyx marble. The overmantel mirror frame matches the console exactly in carving and gilding.

Is the mirror included and does it require separate assembly?

Yes, the overmantel mirror is included. Minimal assembly is required to mount the mirror to the console back or the wall above — all necessary hardware is provided.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on wood finish, gilding tone (bright gold, antique gold), and marble top selection. Contact us directly to discuss your requirements before placing an order.