{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-rococo-round-side-table-floral-marquetry-ormolu-mounts","title":"Napoleon III Rococo Revival Round Side Table with Floral Marquetry Top \u0026 Ormolu Mounts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace this table in a room and it immediately becomes the room's anchor — not because of its size, which is intimate at Ø60 cm, but because of what its surface contains. The top is a composition of hand-laid floral marquetry: full-blown roses, sweeping acanthus scrolls, and tulip-like blooms rendered in contrasting warm and dark veneers against a rich mahogany ground. A twisted rope-molding border frames the composition like a gilded picture frame, and four ormolu shell-and-leaf mounts punctuate the apron at cardinal points. This is the Napoleon III \/ Second Empire period at its most unrestrained — the 1850s Parisian taste for opulent ornament expressed in a piece scaled for a salon, a boudoir, or a fireside reading corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe table is built from solid mahogany, chosen for its dimensional stability and the depth of colour it accepts under a French-polished finish. The marquetry top is the centrepiece: individual veneers of contrasting species — amber, sienna, green, and near-black — are cut and set by hand to form a continuous floral arabesque radiating from the centre. The turned central column rises from a four-legged swept base whose outcurving legs carry cast ormolu foliate mounts at the knee and gilded sabot-style mounts at the foot. The apron is shaped in a gentle scalloped profile and fitted with a large shell mount at the front and scrolling strap mounts at each side — all cast in brass and finished in bright gold. The overall effect is that of a miniature cabinet-maker's showpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 60 cm \/ Height: 68 cm\u003cbr\u003eWood Species: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eFinish: French Polish\u003cbr\u003eMounts: Cast brass, bright gold finish\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: Egypt\u003cbr\u003eSKU: TABCOR6997\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this table — from the individual veneer pieces in the marquetry to the positioning of each ormolu mount — is set and finished by hand at the Brass \u0026amp; Wood workshop in Egypt. The French-polished surface is built up in multiple sessions, each layer hand-rubbed to a warm, deep lustre that no spray finish can replicate. The result is a piece that honours the original Second Empire cabinet-making tradition while being produced to modern standards of precision and material quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this table made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structure and top are built from solid mahogany finished in French polish. The decorative top features hand-laid multi-species wood marquetry. All ornamental mounts are cast brass with a bright gold finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required — the pedestal column and base arrive as separate components and are secured with a single fitting. No specialist tools are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this table be customised?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customisation of the wood finish tone and brass colour (antique gold, bronze, or silver options available). Contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68414198841595,"sku":"TABCOR6997","price":24400.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/napoleon-iii-rococo-round-side-table-floral-marquetry-ormolu-mounts-front-view.png?v=1793254639","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-za\/products\/napoleon-iii-rococo-round-side-table-floral-marquetry-ormolu-mounts","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}