{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-round-side-table-marquetry-gilt-bronze-tabcor6011","title":"Napoleon III Rococo Revival Round Side Table with Marquetry Top \u0026 Gilt Bronze Mounts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet this table in the corner of a salon and it immediately claims the room. The round top, ringed by a band of cross-grain Macassar ebony veneer and crowned with a central floral marquetry medallion, draws the eye the way a well-placed lamp draws light — not aggressively, but inevitably. This is a Napoleon III Rococo Revival guéridon, a form perfected in the workshops of Second Empire Paris and now faithfully reproduced by Brass \u0026amp; Wood in Egyptian-crafted solid wood. The distinguishing fingerprint of this era over a true Louis XV piece is exactly what you see here: the ebonized veneer banding contrasting against warm fruitwood marquetry inlays, and ormolu mounts whose density and theatrical quality belong unmistakably to the 1852–1870 period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe table is built from solid pine — a structurally stable core that accepts the demanding joinery of a piece with four dramatically swept cabriole legs. Each leg curves outward with the characteristic S-profile of Rococo Revival design, terminating in a cast gilt bronze sabot that grips the floor with sculptural authority. At the knee of each leg, a large ormolu floral mount — roses and acanthus in high relief — anchors the visual weight precisely where the eye travels. The apron is veneered in a bold cross-striped Macassar pattern that reads almost like a woven textile, edged at its upper rim with a cast gilt bronze gadrooned gallery. The lower tier, held steady by a central turned column and the four legs, repeats the marquetry program in a flattened octagonal form, grounding the piece visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is made to order — dimensions are customizable to suit your space. Please contact Brass \u0026amp; Wood to discuss your requirements. The standard configuration features a round top with a two-tier design, four cabriole legs with gilt bronze sabots, ormolu knee mounts, and a Macassar-veneered apron with gadrooned brass gallery. Both the top and lower shelf carry hand-laid floral marquetry medallions in contrasting warm and cool wood tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery component of this table is made by hand in Egypt by craftsmen trained in the European classical tradition. The marquetry work — cutting, fitting, and pressing individual wood veneers into a unified pictorial surface — is among the most technically demanding skills in the cabinetmaker's repertoire. The ormolu mounts are cast in brass, hand-chased, and finished in rich gold. Brass \u0026amp; Wood builds these pieces as faithful interpretations of the Second Empire originals, using time-honoured techniques and materials selected for longevity. The result is a piece that earns its place in any room serious about design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this table made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural frame is solid pine. The top and lower shelf feature hand-laid floral marquetry using contrasting wood veneers. The apron is veneered in cross-grain Macassar-style striped wood. All decorative mounts — sabots, knee ornaments, and the gadrooned rim gallery — are cast brass finished in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required upon delivery — primarily attaching the lower shelf and securing the legs. Full fitting 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 on dimensions, wood finish tone, marquetry pattern, and brass mount finish. Please contact our team to discuss your specific requirements before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68414130913531,"sku":"TABCOR6011","price":22500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-round-side-table-marquetry-gilt-bronze-tabcor6011-front-view.png?v=1793251806","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-uk\/products\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-round-side-table-marquetry-gilt-bronze-tabcor6011","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}