Louis XVI Nesting Service Tables – Marquetry Inlay & Brass Gallery
A set of four Louis XVI nesting tables in mahogany with hand-cut marquetry tops, antique brass gallery rails, and gilded bronze corner mounts on tapered fluted legs.
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Design Inspiration
Rooted in the refined elegance of the Louis XVI court, this nesting service table set embodies Neoclassical restraint and aristocratic grace. The set of four tables — ranging from a large oval tray-top table to progressively smaller square side tables — allows seamless stacking and versatile placement, a hallmark of 18th-century French salon culture.
Marquetry & Surface Artistry
Each tabletop is adorned with hand-cut marquetry veneers arranged in a radial quarter-matched pattern, featuring central floral medallions of roses and acanthus scrolls executed in warm honey, amber, and rosewood tones. The largest table is crowned with a pierced antique brass gallery rail, a signature detail of the period's finest ébénisterie. Gilded bronze corner cartouches and brass banding frame every surface with luminous precision.
Materials & Craftsmanship
Crafted by Brass & Wood artisans in Egypt using solid mahogany for the frames and legs, each tapered fluted leg terminates in a delicate gilded brass sabots (foot cap). The marquetry inlays are individually hand-fitted from sustainably sourced veneers, then sealed under a high-gloss lacquer that preserves depth and warmth. Every brass element is cast and hand-finished to an antique gold patina, consistent across all four pieces.
Dimensions & Details
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| Materials | Solid Wood, Brass |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Egypt |
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Ability to Customize | Yes |
| Handcrafted | Yes |
| Delivery Time | 30-45 Days |
| Fragile | No |
| Placement Room | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Reception, Library |
| Design Style | Louis XVI Neoclassical |
| Ornamentation Level | Heavily Ornate |
