{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-marquetry-round-side-table-gilt-ormolu-green-glass","title":"Napoleon III Marquetry Round Side Table with Gilt Ormolu Apron \u0026 Green Glass Top","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace this table at the end of a sofa or beside a reading chair and the room immediately acquires a focal point that rewards close attention. The circular top, ringed by a crossbanded border and covered with a precision-cut green glass plate, draws the eye downward through an apron entirely encrusted with cast antique-gold ormolu plaques — palmette scrolls, foliate cartouches, and lion-mask keystones set against richly grained wood panels. Four slender tapered column legs, capped with brass sabots, converge on an X-shaped curved stretcher whose intersection is crowned by a carved acorn finial. This is Napoleon III \/ Second Empire design at its most deliberate: ornament deployed not for exuberance alone, but as a coherent visual argument for luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe table is built on a frame of solid pine seasoned to below 10% humidity — the foundation for stable, warp-resistant joinery. The circular top is a masterwork of hand-cut marquetry: radiating acanthus leaves, scrolling vines, and a central medallion rosette are assembled from contrasting light and dark veneers, then finished with a French polish that deepens the grain without obscuring it. The green glass plate sits flush within the top's rebated edge, protecting the marquetry while adding a characteristic Second Empire élan. The apron mounts are individually cast in brass, hand-chased to sharpen the detail, and finished in an antique-gold patina. The legs are turned on a lathe and hand-rubbed to a satin sheen; the stretcher curves are shaped by hand and edged with a fine brass bead that traces their contour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 50 cm \/ Depth: 50 cm \/ Height: 45 cm\u003cbr\u003eShape: Round | Top: Multi-wood marquetry with green glass inset | Frame: Solid Pine | Mounts: Antique-gold cast brass ormolu | Finish: French Polish | Base: X-stretcher with acorn finial | Leg tips: Brass sabots\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this table is produced by hand in the Brass \u0026amp; Wood workshops in Egypt, where craftsmen trained in European classical techniques execute the marquetry cutting, brass casting, and French polishing entirely without CNC automation. The result is a piece with the warmth and slight variation that only hand production achieves — a faithful interpretation of the Napoleon III tradition, made to last across generations. Customisation of finish, hardware patina, and glass colour is available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this table made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is solid pine (seasoned below 10% humidity). The top features hand-cut multi-wood marquetry with a green glass protective inset. The apron and leg-cap hardware are cast brass finished in antique gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required — the legs and stretcher are shipped attached; only the glass top plate is placed on arrival. No tools are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this table be customised?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customisation of the hardware patina (gold, antique bronze, silver), the glass top colour, and the wood finish tone. Please contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68413975724283,"sku":"TABCOR4017","price":29100.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/napoleon-iii-marquetry-round-side-table-gilt-ormolu-green-glass-front-view.png?v=1793247694","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-us\/products\/napoleon-iii-marquetry-round-side-table-gilt-ormolu-green-glass","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}