Louis XVI Neoclassical Round Side Table with Marquetry Top & Gilt Carved Legs

Design & Inspiration

There is a precise moment in the Louis XVI period when French furniture shed the last of its Rococo restlessness and found a new confidence in symmetry, proportion, and classical learning. This round side table captures exactly that moment. Set it beside a reading chair or at the end of a chaise and it does what the finest side tables always do: it makes the rest of the room feel considered. The circular form softens a formal interior, while every carved detail on the apron and legs insists that this piece belongs in serious company.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The circular top is finished in a hand-laid marquetry composition — warm mahogany tones set against a darker ebonized ground, forming scrolling foliate arabesques that radiate outward from a central medallion. This is the same decorative vocabulary used by the great Parisian ébénistes of the 1770s and 1780s, faithfully reproduced here by Brass & Wood craftsmen working in the European tradition. The frame and four legs are built from solid mahogany, finished in a deep French polish that gives the wood its characteristic warm, glowing depth. Gilt carved accents — a running wave (Vitruvian scroll) along the apron, acanthus-leaf console brackets at each leg junction, and leaf-tip sabots at the feet — are applied in gold-toned finish that catches light without overpowering the woodwork.

Dimensions & Details

Diameter: 63 cm / Height: 63 cm
Shape: Round | Top: Hand-laid marquetry solid wood | Legs: Four tapered fluted legs with gilt carved capitals and sabots | Apron: Gilt Vitruvian scroll frieze | Country of Origin: Egypt

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every element of this table — from the marquetry inlay set piece by piece into the top, to the individually carved leaf forms on the apron — is produced by hand in Brass & Wood's Egyptian workshops. The craftsmen draw on a lineage of European classical training, producing replicas that honor the design intelligence of the original Louis XVI period furniture while making these objects accessible to the modern home. No two pieces are identical; the handwork ensures each table carries its own subtle character.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this table made from?

The table is constructed from solid mahogany with a hand-applied French polish finish in a deep mahogany tone. The top features hand-laid wood marquetry. Decorative carved elements at the apron and legs are finished in a gold-tone gilt.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — typically the legs are attached on-site. Full instructions are included, and no specialist tools are needed.

Can this table be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on wood finish tone, gilt color (gold, antique gold, silver), and top inlay pattern. Contact our team to discuss options before placing your order.