{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-marquetry-bergere-armchair-tall-back-gilt-brass","title":"Napoleon III Rococo Revival Marquetry Bergère Armchair - Tall Back with Gilt Brass Mounts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular quality of light that only mahogany achieves — a deep, reddish warmth that seems to hold the room in a kind of amber. This Napoleon III Rococo Revival bergère armchair draws on that quality entirely. Its tall, barrel-shaped back rises with quiet authority, the high-gloss frame catching the light along its swept contours, while the cream damask upholstery — woven with tonal baroque medallions — holds the eye at the center. A tassel-fringed accent cushion rests at the seat: not a flourish but a deliberate note of texture. The gilt brass mounts — foliate crests at the back rail, acanthus-and-shell cartouches at the apron, and fully modeled figural mounts at the cabriole knee — complete the piece with the confident ornament that defined Napoleon III interiors at their most assured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is constructed from Romanian solid redwood (\u0026lt;10% humidity), chosen for its density and stability under the demands of a high-gloss lacquer finish. The marquetry panels — inlaid on the side seat rails and the full width of the back exterior — are strung in a geometric rectilinear pattern, a hallmark of the Second Empire cabinetmaker's vocabulary, where flat marquetry served as a foil to the richly modeled brass work. The front legs follow the cabriole form, sweeping outward from the gilded knee mount down to a scroll foot; the rear legs adopt the sabre profile. All gilt brass mounts are cast and chased, not stamped, giving the figural elements — particularly the knee cartouche with its dragon-like acanthus scroll — a depth of relief that distinguishes a handcrafted piece from a production copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 80 cm \/ Depth: 69 cm \/ Height: 125 cm\u003cbr\u003eThe generous seat depth of 69 cm and the tall back height of 125 cm together create the proportions of a true bergère — a chair designed for sustained, comfortable occupation rather than formal, upright posture. The enclosed upholstered sides reinforce that intention. Upholstery: cream damask with tonal baroque pattern, piped seams, removable tassel-fringed accent cushion. Wood: Romanian solid redwood (\u0026lt;10% humidity), high-gloss lacquer finish, mahogany tone. Brass: gilt gold, cast and chased mounts at crest, apron, and cabriole knee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bergère is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass \u0026amp; Wood artisans working in the tradition of European classical furniture reproduction. Each frame is individually assembled, the marquetry panels are hand-inlaid, and the brass mounts are fitted and secured by hand. The result is a piece that carries the evidence of its making — slight variations in the marquetry grain alignment, the depth of the brass relief — that distinguish it from factory production. Customization is available: fabric choice, wood tone, and brass finish can be adjusted to commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this chair made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is Romanian solid redwood (\u0026lt;10% humidity) with a high-gloss mahogany-tone lacquer finish and hand-inlaid marquetry panels. The upholstery is cream damask fabric with piped seams. The decorative mounts are gilt brass, cast and chased.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required — typically attaching the legs to the seat frame. Full instructions are provided. No specialist tools are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this chair be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Fabric color and pattern, wood finish tone, and brass finish can all be adjusted to order. Contact Brass \u0026amp; Wood to discuss your requirements before placing a commission.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596104040699,"sku":"SALCHA1982","price":53650.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-marquetry-bergere-armchair-tall-back-gilt-brass-main-view.png?v=1790603248","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-za\/products\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-marquetry-bergere-armchair-tall-back-gilt-brass","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}