{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-marquetry-corner-table-pierced-gilt-bronze-frieze","title":"Napoleon III Rococo Revival Marquetry Corner Table with Pierced Gilt Bronze Frieze","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace this table in a corner of your salon and it immediately draws the eye — not because it demands attention, but because every surface rewards it. The shaped, serpentine-edged top inlaid with scrolling floral marquetry in warm satinwood and walnut veneers sits above a pierced gilt bronze gallery frieze of extraordinary openwork precision. This is a faithful interpretation of the Napoleon III Rococo Revival side table as it appeared in the grand Parisian apartments of the 1860s: ebullient, technically dazzling, and utterly self-assured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is built from solid pine, finished in a deep mahogany French polish that amplifies the warm, reddish-brown grain catching light at every angle. The marquetry top is hand-laid in the Parisian tradition — scrolling acanthus and floral motifs assembled from tightly fitted veneers, then polished flush to a glass-smooth surface. The apron is dressed in a continuous pierced gilt bronze frieze, its repeating arch-and-column openwork pattern cast and chased by hand. At each corner of the apron, a bold ormolu mount in the form of a stylized acanthus spray anchors the frieze to the cabriole leg. The legs themselves terminate in delicate cast gilt bronze sabots — a finishing detail that lifts the piece visually off the floor and completes the period vocabulary. The Napoleon III Rococo Revival is distinguished precisely by this combination: mahogany ground, lavish ormolu, and dense surface ornament — a departure from the pale fruitwoods of Restauration and the heavier Empire that preceded it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 45 cm \/ Height: 86 cm\u003cbr\u003eSKU: TABCOR7842\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: Egypt\u003cbr\u003eWood Species: Solid Pine\u003cbr\u003eFinish: French Polish\u003cbr\u003eHardware: Gilt Bronze (Ormolu-style) Mounts, Frieze, and Sabots\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this table is produced by hand in Egypt by craftsmen trained in the European classical furniture tradition. The marquetry is cut and fitted by hand; the bronze mounts are individually cast, chased, and finished before being applied to the frame. Brass \u0026amp; Wood's production process treats each piece as a single commission — no two tables emerge from the workshop with precisely the same character of grain or patina depth. This is what separates a handcrafted replica from a mass-produced copy.\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 with a deep mahogany French polish finish. The top features hand-laid floral marquetry veneers. The decorative hardware — frieze, corner mounts, and leg sabots — are cast gilt bronze in the ormolu tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly only — the legs are attached on delivery and require no specialist tools. Full instructions are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this table be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization of wood finish tone, brass hardware color, and marquetry pattern. Contact our team for bespoke commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68414218764539,"sku":"TABCOR7842","price":31900.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-marquetry-corner-table-pierced-gilt-bronze-frieze-front-view.png?v=1793255327","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-za\/products\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-marquetry-corner-table-pierced-gilt-bronze-frieze","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}