{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-tissue-box-ebonized-body-with-gilt-brass-laurel-mounts","title":"Napoleon III Rococo Revival Tissue Box - Ebonized Body with Gilt Brass Laurel Mounts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace this tissue box on a console table and the room immediately acquires a different register. The deep lacquer-black body — faceted and embossed with a fine geometric grid — disappears against itself, making the gilt brass mounts the sole protagonists. At the centre of the lid, a full laurel-wreath cartouche in cast brass commands attention, flanked by scrolled acanthus corner handles that curve outward like the ears of a throne. This is the Napoleon III Rococo Revival idiom at its most assured: the dark ground paired with extravagant gilded ornament is the defining fingerprint of Second Empire decorative objects, where ebonised surfaces were deliberately chosen to make gold sing louder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is formed in a dense ebonised resin, its surface pressed into a repeating diamond-lattice relief that catches light at every facet. The brass mounts are cast individually — the laurel cartouche on the lid, the foliate C-scroll handles at each short end, and the elaborate acanthus apron with cabriole-footed base — then finished by hand and assembled onto the body. The contrast between the dead-flat black ground and the warm, polished gilding is not accidental: it is the same chromatic logic that French bronziers of the 1860s applied to their best commodes and clock garnitures. Weighing 4 kg, the box has substantial presence in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 30 cm \/ Depth: 14 cm \/ Height: 12 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4 kg\u003cbr\u003eThis compact footprint suits a bedside table, a salon console, or a reception desk without overwhelming adjacent objects. The top opening accommodates a standard tissue roll or folded tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece leaving the Brass \u0026amp; Wood workshop in Egypt is assembled and finished by hand. The brass components are cast, chased, and polished by craftsmen trained in classical European ornamental metalwork. The result is a decorative object that repays close inspection — the underside of each cabriole foot, the inner curve of every acanthus leaf — with the same quality of finish as the face the world sees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this tissue box made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is ebonised resin with a pressed geometric relief surface. The decorative mounts — lid cartouche, corner handles, apron, and feet — are handcrafted cast brass with a gilt finish. Total weight is 4 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo assembly is required. The piece arrives fully assembled and ready to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this be customised?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The brass finish is available in Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold variants. Custom finishes or body colours may be requested — contact Brass \u0026amp; Wood directly to discuss bespoke options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":49217616511227,"sku":"ANTCHO20010-gold","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique Gold","offer_id":49217619820795,"sku":"ANTCHO20010-antique-gold","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":49217619853563,"sku":"ANTCHO20010-silver","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/ANTCHO20010-gold_1B4GquNnwH_03-ANTCHO20010.png?v=1787596139","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-sa\/products\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-tissue-box-ebonized-body-with-gilt-brass-laurel-mounts","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}