Louis XVI Neoclassical Console Table with Ormolu Mounts & Marquetry Top

Design Inspiration

This console table draws its spirit from the golden age of French royal furniture — the reign of Louis XVI. Defined by restrained elegance, straight tapered legs, and a sophisticated balance between gilded bronze and warm wood, this piece captures the very essence of late-18th-century Neoclassical grandeur. The elaborate ormolu mounts depicting acanthus leaves, floral scrolls, and pendant ring handles at the corners are faithful echoes of the great Parisian ébénistes of Versailles.

Materials & Finish

The structural frame is built from solid mahogany, finished in a rich warm brown that highlights the natural grain. The tabletop features hand-laid marquetry with floral medallion motifs executed in contrasting hardwood veneers. Every gilded surface is dressed in high-quality ormolu — hand-cast brass with a luxuriant warm gold finish — covering the apron frieze, corner mounts, leg sabots, and ring-pull handles. A fine brass beading trims the perimeter of the top, completing the aristocratic silhouette.

Craftsmanship

Every console is handcrafted in the Brass & Wood atelier, where master woodworkers and metalworkers collaborate to achieve museum-grade results. The marquetry is individually cut and laid by hand, while the ormolu elements are cast, chased, and polished to capture every detail of the original models. The result is a statement piece that elevates any entrance hall, living room, or gallery space.

Dimensions & Details

عرض 180 سم – عمق 40 سم – ارتفاع 85 سم