{"product_id":"louis-xv-rococo-marquetry-nesting-tables-set-3-gilt-bronze","title":"Louis XV Rococo Marquetry Nesting Tables Set of 3 – Shaped Tops with Gilt Bronze Sabots","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree tables, nested together, occupy the space of one — yet when drawn apart they transform a room's geometry entirely. This set of three nesting tables draws directly from the Louis XV Rococo tradition at its most assured: the serpentine, kidney-shaped tops cascade in descending tiers, each surface alive with hand-laid floral and foliate marquetry rendered in contrasting golden and warm-brown veneers. The silhouette is unmistakably Rococo — asymmetry resolved into harmony, curve answering curve. In the 18th-century French salon, tables gigognes like these served the art of conversation as much as they served tea; they appeared when needed and disappeared with equal ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach table is built on a solid walnut core, ensuring dimensional stability in varying climates. The tops are veneered in richly figured walnut and satinwood, with hand-cut marquetry panels depicting flowering branches, scrolling acanthus, and C-scroll cartouches faithful to the Rococo decorative vocabulary. A French polish finish — applied in multiple hand-rubbed coats — produces the warm, deep lustre that catches the eye across a room. The slender cabriole legs are shaped from solid wood, each one tapering through a graceful S-curve to terminate in cast gilt bronze sabots (scroll-form foot caps) that anchor the piece visually and protect the legs on hard floors. Additional cast gilt bronze floral mounts ornament the shoulders of each leg, a detail that elevates these from furniture to small-scale sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 82 cm \/ Depth: 43 cm \/ Height: 48 cm (largest table). The two subsidiary tables nest cleanly beneath the primary table when not in use, occupying the same footprint. The scalloped and shaped top edge is trimmed with a fine gilt brass banding, providing a clean visual border between the marquetry field and the edge profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach set is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass \u0026amp; Wood's atelier of specialist craftsmen, working in the tradition of French 18th-century ébénisterie. The marquetry is hand-cut and hand-laid — no printed or applied surface — and the gilt bronze mounts are individually cast and chased. This is a faithful reproduction of one of Rococo furniture's most distinctive small-format forms, made to live in a modern room without apology for its heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this set made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frames and tops are constructed from solid walnut veneered with figured walnut and satinwood marquetry, finished in French polish. The decorative mounts and sabots are cast gilt bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs any assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required — typically attaching the legs to the tabletop, which takes no specialist tools and is completed in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the finish or marquetry pattern be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization of wood finish tone, brass color, and fabric or trim elements. Contact our team to discuss bespoke options for your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68415641551099,"sku":"TABSER4070","price":24400.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/louis-xv-rococo-marquetry-nesting-tables-set-3-gilt-bronze-front-view.png?v=1793269828","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-tz\/products\/louis-xv-rococo-marquetry-nesting-tables-set-3-gilt-bronze","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}