WHY THIS ENGINEERING MATTERS
- Anticipates: The stress fracture of lacquer at the wood-to-glass interface.
- Stabilizes: The table planarity when central heating is reactivated after winter travel.
- Delivers: A center-stage piece that preserves its delicate painted details against structural movement.
“Concerns at this scale are not aesthetic preferences — they are architectural instincts.”
In spatial compositions where furniture must operate with architectural authority rather than decorative intent, this system is designed to read as a resolved presence—visually disciplined at the primary sightline, stable at the structural logic, and fully adaptable to the spatial hierarchy of its environment.
Engineering Foresight
The development of this system began with the assumption that Differential Thermal Expansion would eventually compromise the joinery. A table combining organic timber, rigid lacquer, and static glass effectively creates three opposing force vectors. Rather than allowing these materials to fight, the design neutralizes this force by integrating the OE-Float™ System.
The central glass insert does not rest directly on the wood. It sits on a calibrated silicone gasket hidden within the rebate. This allows the timber frame to expand and contract microscopically without transferring pressure to the glass or cracking the delicate lacquer seal.
Technically, the Rococo Gold Lacquer Coffee Table is the anchor of the formal seating arrangement. It is engineered to support substantial static loads (bronze sculpture, art books) without the apron sagging over its lifespan.
Project-Specific Interpretation
[SIMULATION]: In a recent commission for a Coastal Villa in Naples, the design was adapted to withstand high salinity and humidity. The system utilized Marine-Grade Hydrophobic Sealants over the hand-painted floral motifs. This ensured that the salt air could not penetrate the micro-pores of the lacquer, preserving the vibrancy of the artwork against environmental oxidation.
Structural Scalability & Material Behaviour
The elaborate carving is supported by a disciplined internal skeleton.
- Load Path: The heavy acanthus-carved legs are not merely glued; they are double-doweled and blocked into the OE-Span™ apron, which contains a steel strip core to prevent long-term bowing.
- Artistic Integration: The floral motifs are hand-painted directly onto the prepared lacquer surface, then sealed with three coats of non-yellowing acrylic clear coat to depth and protection.
- Glass Safety: The central pane is tempered safety glass with a 25mm bevel, polished to remove any micro-fissures that could propagate cracks under thermal stress.
Engineering Specifications (Reference)
| Structural System | OE-Float™ Isolation Matrix |
| Primary Function | Thermal Expansion Neutralization |
| Joinery | Steel-Reinforced Apron |
| Specification Freeze | Confirmed at CAD Sign-Off |
OEM & Bespoke Services
- Full CAD & Shop Drawing Coordination
- Custom Motif Painting (Match to Drapery/Carpet)
- Glass Tint Options (Bronze, Grey, Clear)
- Contact our Atelier for Technical Specification
This is typically selected by clients who prefer to decide once — and never revisit the decision.
Technical Disclaimer: While the finish is sealed, the use of coasters is mandatory to prevent thermal shock from extreme heat sources (e.g., boiling teapots) directly on the lacquer.
