Bespoke Baroque Marquetry Dining Table
At OE-FASHION Furniture, the dining surface is treated as a canvas for artisanal joinery. The Bespoke Baroque Marquetry Dining Table is constructed to offer a lasting foundation of prestige, balancing the visual complexity of inlaid wood art with the structural solidity of a gilded base. This piece exemplifies the “Grand Style,” utilising reflective surfaces and heavy ornamentation to command the spatial hierarchy of a room.
Aesthetic Overview & Proportions
This piece features a rectilinear top surface with radiused corners, supported by a substantial trestle-style base with cabriole motifs. The defining characteristic is the tabletop’s marquetry—a complex arrangement of scrolling arabesques and floral motifs contrasting against a honey-toned burl wood background. The base repeats these curvilinear themes through high-relief acanthus carving, finished entirely in gold leaf to establish a continuous visual loop of ornamentation.
Technical Craftsmanship & Materiality
The tabletop is engineered using a stable MDF core to prevent seasonal movement, which is critical for preserving the integrity of the veneer. The marquetry is composed of laser-cut Sycamore and Maple inlays set into Olive Ash Burl, then sealed beneath multiple coats of clear polyester lacquer. This “piano finish” provides a glass-like depth and high heat resistance. The base is constructed from solid kiln-dried beech, joined with mortise and tenon connections to support the significant weight of the top.
- Surface Durability: The lacquer coating scores highly on hardness tests, resisting scratches from porcelain and glass.
- Load-bearing Logic: A central stretcher bar connects the pedestals, preventing lateral racking.
- Artisan Finish: 24k Gold Leaf applied over red bole, burnished to highlight the carved high points.
Interior Curation & Spatial Integration
To maximise the visual impact of the Bespoke Baroque Marquetry Dining Table, we recommend positioning it beneath a large-scale crystal chandelier, which will interact with the high-gloss table surface to diffuse light throughout the room. The table requires a minimum perimeter clearance of 1000mm for chair movement. It pairs architecturally with perimeter wainscoting or gold-accented boiserie, creating a cohesive envelope of classical detailing.
Bespoke Customisation (OEM/ODM)
OE-FASHION Interiors serves as your technical manufacturing partner.
- Scalability: Extend length up to 4000mm to seat 12-14 guests.
- Marquetry Design: Customise the inlay pattern to include family crests or specific geometric borders.
- Seating Configuration: Match with our button-tufted, tassel-back dining chairs upholstered in damask or silk.
Why OE-FASHION Furniture?
By sourcing directly from our atelier, you ensure authentic quality without the retail markup. Contact us to discuss the specifications for your Bespoke Baroque Marquetry Dining Table.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How resistant is the high-gloss lacquer to heat marks?
A: The polyester lacquer is cured to withstand moderate heat (e.g., warm serving dishes). However, we strongly recommend the use of trivets or table pads for hot cookware to prevent thermal shock to the veneer.
- Q: How resistant is the high-gloss lacquer to heat marks?
- Q: Can the chair upholstery be customised to match existing drapery?
A: Yes. The accompanying chairs (seen in the suite) can be upholstered in Client’s Own Material (COM), provided the fabric is suitable for deep button tufting.
- Q: Can the chair upholstery be customised to match existing drapery?
- Q: How is the table assembled on site?
A: The heavy tabletop is detachable from the twin-pedestal base. The components are bolted together on-site using heavy-duty steel fixings to ensure rigidity.
- Q: How is the table assembled on site?
- Q: How is the marquetry top protected during shipping?
A: The tabletop is wrapped in non-abrasive micro-foam and secured in a wooden crate with vertical reinforcement to prevent flexing or impact damage to the lacquer finish.
