{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-gilded-vitrine-marble-top-floral-swag","title":"Napoleon III Rococo Revival Gilded Vitrine — Marble Top with Floral Swag Carving","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace this vitrine in a formal salon and watch how the room reorganizes itself around it. The gilded frame catches every available light — warm afternoon sun, the glow of a chandelier, the flicker of candles — and redistributes it across the room in a wash of gold. This is a cabinet designed not merely to store, but to perform. Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of the Napoleon III Rococo Revival, a period that took the fluid ornament of Louis XV and amplified it with the theatrical confidence of the Second Empire, this vitrine carries that same ambition into the modern interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is constructed from Romanian solid redwood (under 10% humidity), hand-carved and finished in a deep lacquered gold. Each section of the frame has been individually worked: the cabriole legs terminate in scroll feet that curl naturally into the apron's rocaille skirt; the corner stiles rise through cascading acanthus and floral relief; and at the crest, a full floral bouquet cartouche crowns the composition. The two arched glass doors are framed by hand-carved swags of flowers and ribbon bows — one of the defining decorative signatures of the Napoleon III period — hung between the stiles with naturalistic ease. The top is a genuine marble slab, grey-veined and cool to the touch, sitting in a carved and gilded cavetto molding that locks it into the frame with architectural precision. Inside, two clear glass shelves allow light to pass through uninterrupted, turning the cabinet interior into a stage lit from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions are available on request. The vitrine features two hinged glass doors, two interior glass shelves, and a mirrored back panel that multiplies whatever is displayed within it. The lock is included. The construction combines mortise-and-tenon joinery in the solid wood frame with a lacquered gold finish applied in multiple coats and hand-polished between layers. This is a Brass \u0026amp; Wood handcrafted piece, built in Egypt to the same exacting standards that defined the great cabinet-makers of Paris in the 1860s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Brass \u0026amp; Wood piece is made by hand in Egypt, drawing on a workshop tradition that values patience over production speed. The carving on this vitrine — the floral swags, the rocaille apron, the bouquet crest — represents dozens of hours of skilled hand-work. The gold lacquer finish is applied in stages, sanded back and reapplied until the surface holds the depth and warmth of genuine gilding. Customization is available: dimensions, marble color, and interior configuration can be adjusted to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this vitrine made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is Romanian solid redwood with a lacquered gold finish. The top is genuine marble. The doors and shelves are clear glass. All carving is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required — typically attaching the marble top and fitting the glass shelves. Full instructions are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this vitrine be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization on dimensions, marble selection, and interior shelf configuration. Contact us to discuss your requirements before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49186320613627,"sku":"BUFDIN1968","price":146262.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-gilded-vitrine-marble-top-floral-swag-front-view.png?v=1786877683","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-tr\/products\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-gilded-vitrine-marble-top-floral-swag","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}