{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-rococo-mahogany-dressing-table-gilt-shell-mirror","title":"Napoleon III Rococo Revival Mahogany Dressing Table with Gilt Shell-Crested Mirror","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you step into a bedroom anchored by this dressing table, one thing is immediately clear: this is not simply a place to sit and arrange oneself — it is the room's event. The deep mahogany case, serpentine in plan with its three arched drawer banks, faces you squarely, flanked by slender cabriole legs with cast gilt bronze sabots. Above it, an oversized gilded mirror rises in a frame of undulating Rococo curves, its crest crowned by a boldly carved shell — the unmistakable vocabulary of Napoleon III's eclectic Rococo Revival, where Second Empire opulence revisited the lightness of the Louis XV salon with a more theatrical hand. The combination of warm dark wood, cool creamy marble, and the flash of gold across every mount and sabot makes this piece read as both furniture and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case is constructed from solid pine at under 10% humidity — a stable, close-grained timber that holds the French polish to a deep, reflective finish characteristic of the best mid-19th-century Parisian ateliers. The marble top, cut with a shaped front edge that follows the serpentine of the case below, provides a practical and visually grounding surface. Seven drawers — two pairs flanking a central kneehole, each with cast brass ring pulls — offer generous storage arranged to mirror the piece's symmetrical Rococo composition. The gilt bronze mounts at the apron corners, the floral cartouche above the kneehole, and the sabots at the feet are cast and chased by hand, each one a small piece of sculpture that earns its place. The mirror frame is carved from solid wood, gessoed, and water-gilded — the shell at the crest carved with the same hand that shaped the apron's floral mount, so the two pieces read as a unified composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions are not available in the current system record. Please contact Brass \u0026amp; Wood directly for exact measurements before ordering, particularly if this piece is intended for a specific alcove or dressing room wall. The mirror is designed to mount directly above the marble top and is supplied with its own hardware and fixings. Weight: 15.0 kg (mirror unit). Full set weight available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dressing table and mirror set is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass \u0026amp; Wood artisans drawing on the tradition of Parisian Second Empire workshops. Every joint is fitted by hand, every mount individually cast and polished, and the French polish applied in multiple sessions with a rubber pad — a process that cannot be rushed. Egypt's long tradition of fine woodworking, combined with solid timber selected for its stability and grain, produces a piece that honors its historical source while being built to last in the modern home. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization of finish, marble selection, and hardware color on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this dressing table made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case is built from solid pine finished in French polish. The top is genuine marble. The decorative mounts, sabots, and ring pulls are cast brass with a gold finish. The mirror frame is solid carved wood with water gilding over gesso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required — the mirror attaches to the dressing table case using the supplied hardware. No specialist tools are needed, and full instructions are provided with delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this piece be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization of wood finish, marble color, and brass hardware tone. Contact our team with your specifications before placing your order, as custom pieces are produced to order within the standard lead time of 45–60 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49186388738299,"sku":"BEDDRS1001","price":81260.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/napoleon-iii-rococo-mahogany-dressing-table-gilt-front.png?v=1786880632","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-za\/products\/napoleon-iii-rococo-mahogany-dressing-table-gilt-shell-mirror","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}