{"product_id":"louis-xv-rococo-round-gueridon-figural-bronze-crema-marfil-marble-top","title":"Louis XV Rococo Round Guéridon with Figural Bronze Mounts \u0026 Crema Marfil Marble Top","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular pleasure in entering a room and meeting a piece that stops you mid-step. This guéridon does exactly that. Drawing from the design vocabulary of the Louis XV salon at its most confident — roughly 1745 to 1765 — it balances the spirited asymmetry of Rococo ornament with a disciplined circular form that commands attention from every angle. The round silhouette was not incidental in the original tradition: a guéridon placed in the center of a salon was meant to be walked around, admired in the round, and used. This interpretation honors that intention fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is constructed from solid mahogany, shaped and French-polished to a warm depth that amplifies the gilt-bronze mounts rather than competing with them. Four cabriole legs, each capped with a cast gilt-bronze sabot, rise to a shaped apron dressed in acanthus-scroll mounts and a central cartouche flanked by foliate sprays — the signature decorative vocabulary of the Louis XV atelier. At the crossing of the curved X-stretcher sits the piece's most arresting detail: a fully modeled gilt-bronze putto, seated in a moment of playful repose, a motif drawn directly from the finest Parisian bronziers of the mid-eighteenth century. The circular top is cut from Crema Marfil marble — warm beige with soft veining — providing the visual counterweight that the ornate base demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is made to order; dimensions are available upon request and can be adapted to your specific space requirements. Please contact Brass \u0026amp; Wood for a bespoke consultation. Standard lead time: 60–75 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this guéridon is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in classical European joinery and bronze-casting traditions. The gilt-bronze mounts are individually cast, chased, and gilded by hand. The marble top is hand-cut and edge-finished. The French polish is applied in multiple sessions, each hand-rubbed between coats to achieve the characteristic depth and warmth of a period finish. Brass \u0026amp; Wood produces this piece entirely to order, ensuring each example receives the full attention its complexity demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this table made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is handcrafted from solid mahogany finished in a French polish to a rich mahogany tone. The mounts are gilt brass, individually cast and hand-finished. The top is Crema Marfil marble, hand-cut to a circular form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required on delivery — the marble top is placed and secured onto the prepared base. No specialist tools are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this piece be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood accepts custom requests for alternative marble colors, brass finishes (antique gold, silver, bronze), and dimensional adjustments. Contact our team to discuss your requirements before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68415153275131,"sku":"TABENT2024","price":71500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/louis-xv-rococo-round-gueridon-figural-bronze-crema-marfil-marble-top-front-view.png?v=1793264375","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-za\/products\/louis-xv-rococo-round-gueridon-figural-bronze-crema-marfil-marble-top","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}