Rococo Gilt Wood Corner Table with Pierced Acanthus Apron & Travertine Top

Design & Inspiration

Set this table in the corner of a formal salon and watch how the room orients itself around it. The pierced, scrolling apron — a continuous cascade of hand-carved acanthus leaves, sinuous branches, and rocaille flourishes — functions not as ornament added to a table, but as the table's very reason for existing. The rose-veined travertine top rests above it like a quiet authority, its organic warmth playing against the restless energy of the gilded frame below. This is a faithful interpretation of the French Rococo side table tradition, the kind of piece that occupied the corners of Parisian hôtels particuliers in the 1740s, placed precisely to catch candlelight from multiple angles.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is built from solid pine, giving the carver a stable, tight-grained ground for the intricate pierced work that defines this piece. Every element of the apron has been hand-carved — the acanthus scrolls, the branching tendrils, the shell-like rocaille accents at the corners — then finished in an antiqued gold that deepens the relief carving by creating shadow within each cut. The four cabriole legs, each wrapped in carved acanthus at the knee, sweep outward and then taper to scroll feet with characteristic Rococo confidence. A crossed brass stretcher meets at a central turned finial, adding structural elegance and a second material note of antique gold at the base.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 50 cm / Depth: 50 cm / Height: 50 cm
Table top: natural pink travertine marble with characteristic organic veining
Frame finish: antiqued gold over hand-carved solid pine
Stretcher: crossed brass rods with central turned finial
SKU: TABCOR10039

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every element of this table is produced by hand in Egypt by craftsmen trained in the European classical tradition. The carving is not routed or CNC-produced — it is cut by hand, gouge by gouge, giving each piece a character that machine production cannot replicate. Brass & Wood's workshop approach means the antiqued gilt finish is built up in layers, hand-rubbed to reveal the depth of the carving beneath. The travertine top is individually selected and fitted. No two pieces are identical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the table top made from?

The top is natural pink travertine marble, a sedimentary stone with characteristic organic veining in warm rose and cream tones. Each slab is individually selected.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the marble top to the base. No specialist tools are needed.

Can this table be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of marble type, finish color, and dimensions. Contact our team to discuss your requirements before ordering.