Louis XVI Neoclassical Side Table with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Apron & Marquetry Top

Design & Inspiration

There are tables that hold objects, and then there are tables that hold attention. This Louis XVI Neoclassical side table belongs firmly to the second category. The book-matched mahogany veneer top — laid out in a precise diamond quartered pattern framed by a delicate stringing border — catches warm light and holds it, the grain rotating around a central medallion like a slow compass. The apron below is not a structural afterthought; it is a stage for some of the finest gilt bronze ormolu work in this collection, with scrolling acanthus-filled cartouches, floral swags, and a central lyre-and-wreath mount drawn directly from the decorative vocabulary of the French royal workshops of the 1770s and 1780s.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of the Louis XVI period, this side table is built from an MDF core with mahogany veneer, finished in a high-gloss lacquer that develops depth under light rather than simply reflecting it. The four fluted, tapered legs — a signature structural element of the Neoclassical idiom — are capped at the top with acanthus-leaf collar mounts and at the foot with turned gilt-bronze sabots that lift the piece visually from the floor. The ormolu apron mounts are cast brass, hand-finished and polished to a warm gold tone that complements rather than overwhelms the richness of the wood beneath. Every mount is individually fitted to the frame — no two pieces are mechanically identical.

Dimensions & Details

Length: 60 cm / Width: 60 cm / Height: 65 cm
Top surface: book-matched mahogany veneer with stringing border
Apron: cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts on solid wood substrate
Legs: square-section fluted and tapered, capped with gilt-bronze collar mounts and sabots
Finish: high-gloss lacquer over mahogany veneer

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every Brass & Wood piece is made by hand in Egypt by craftsmen trained in classical European joinery and decorative arts. The ormolu mounts on this table are individually cast, filed, and polished — a process that takes patience and eye for detail that no machine replicates. The marquetry top is laid and finished by hand, the stringing borders cut with precision to frame the central diamond pattern. This is not furniture that arrives in a flat box. It arrives as a finished statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this side table made from?

The table is constructed from an MDF core with a mahogany veneer top and a high-gloss lacquer finish. The decorative mounts covering the apron and leg collars are cast brass finished in a warm gold tone, faithfully reproducing the gilt bronze ormolu tradition of the Louis XVI period.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the legs to the apron frame. Full instructions and necessary hardware are included. The process takes approximately 15–20 minutes and requires no specialist tools.

Can this table be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on wood finish tone, brass patina (gold, antique gold, bronze), and table dimensions. Contact our team before ordering to discuss your specifications.