The top appears to be white marble with grey veining (often Carrara marble). The most striking feature is the brass or gilt-metal inlay. This floral, scrolling vine pattern is quite sophisticated and was a popular decorative technique used to give marble more visual "weight" and elegance.The base is designed in a Neoclassical or Rococo style: ​Finish: It has a "gilt" or gold-leaf effect, which was common in French-inspired furniture. ​Design: The scrolled feet (resembling volutes or Ionic columns) and the ornate carvings suggest it was meant to be a statement piece.

Length: 40 to 48 inches (approx. 100–122 cm). This is the most common size for an oval "salon" or coffee table. ​Width (Depth): 22 to 28 inches (approx. 56–71 cm) at the widest point of the oval. ​Height: 18 to 20 inches (approx. 45–51 cm).