{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-rococo-marquetry-oval-side-table-gilt-bronze-mounts","title":"Napoleon III Rococo Revival Marquetry Oval Side Table with Gilt Bronze Mounts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular quality of light that falls across a well-laid marquetry surface — warm, layered, alive. This oval side table, faithfully reproduced in the tradition of Napoleon III Rococo Revival craftsmanship, captures exactly that quality. The oval top draws the eye first: a central medallion of scrolling floral inlay radiates outward across a field of richly grained veneers, framed by contrasting banding in the manner of the finest Second Empire ateliers. What distinguishes a Napoleon III Rococo Revival piece from an authentic Louis XV is the deliberate theatricality — this table knows it is performing, and it does so with conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe table is constructed from solid mahogany, chosen for its dimensional stability and the depth of tone it lends to a French polish finish. The marquetry work — executed by hand — layers multiple wood species to create the central floral medallion and the flowing C-scroll borders on the apron. Each cabriole leg tapers to a gilt bronze sabot, while the leg heads carry cast ormolu mounts of the flower-and-foliage type that defined the Napoleon III decorative vocabulary. The lower oval shelf echoes the marquetry of the top, completing the composition. The gilt bronze mounts — cast, chased, and gilded — are fitted at the leg junctions and along the shaped apron, their warm gold tone counterpointing the deep mahogany ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 52 cm \/ Depth: 38 cm \/ Height: 72 cm\u003cbr\u003eShape: Oval with shaped apron and lower oval shelf\u003cbr\u003eFinish: French Polish over hand-laid marquetry\u003cbr\u003eMounts: Cast gilt bronze ormolu\u003cbr\u003eLegs: Cabriole form with gilt bronze sabots\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery detail of this table is produced by hand in Brass \u0026amp; Wood's Egyptian workshops, where craftsmen trained in the European classical tradition work the wood, lay the marquetry, and fit the bronze mounts individually. The result is a piece that honors the legacy of the Second Empire ateliers while being made to live in today's homes — a salon table, a bedroom accent, a reception statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this table made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe table is made from solid mahogany with hand-laid marquetry veneers in multiple wood species, finished with French polish. The decorative mounts are cast gilt bronze (ormolu). No marble or glass is used — the top is entirely wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required — typically attaching the legs to the top and shelf structure. Full instructions are provided, and the process requires no specialist tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this table be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization in wood tone, brass finish color, and upholstered elements where applicable. Contact our team to discuss bespoke specifications for this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68414123704571,"sku":"TABCOR6009","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/napoleon-iii-rococo-marquetry-oval-side-table-gilt-bronze-mounts-front-view.png?v=1793251432","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-tz\/products\/napoleon-iii-rococo-marquetry-oval-side-table-gilt-bronze-mounts","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}