Inspiration
This delicately inlaid centre table was inspired by an original piece from the Empire period (1804-1815)
This delicately inlaid entry table was inspired by an original piece from the Empire period (1804-1815). As Napoleon I came to power he sought to present himself in the manner of the ancient Roman emperors and so adopted their symbolism in his state art and architecture.
The intricate veneer inlay on the table top has an almost three-dimensional appearance and references the intricate mosaics of the Roman period. It reminds us of architectural and stylistic achievements like the vaulted and coffered ceiling of the Pantheon. The Corinthian column legs also refer back to Roman Architectural principles of beauty and proportion.
