Neoclassical Brass & Glass Triple-Bowl Épergne with Floral Garland Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Place this épergne at the center of a dining table or sideboard and the room reconfigures itself around it. Three generously proportioned cut-glass bowls rise on curving brass arms from a single central column, each cradled in a gilded frame draped with cast floral garlands and ribbon-tied clusters of grapes and blossoms. The overall silhouette — three tiers of light-catching glass suspended in an upward arc — is the defining gesture of the French neoclassical table, where the display of abundance was itself an art form. This piece faithfully reproduces that tradition in handcrafted brass and glass.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The structural frame is cast and hand-finished brass, worked to carry the ornamental vocabulary of the Louis XVI period: swaged garland chains, floral rosettes, and acanthus-scroll details at every junction. The base is a pierced cartouche of layered acanthus and shell forms, providing visual weight that anchors the upward movement of the arms. Each of the three glass bowls is wide and shallow — the classical coupe form — with a gently faceted surface that catches and diffuses ambient light. The central connector piece between the column and arms is itself a small work of cast brass, with a ribbon-and-torch motif drawn directly from the neoclassical ornamental canon. Every component is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans working in the tradition of European decorative metalwork.

Dimensions & Details

The piece weighs 4 kg — substantial enough to feel permanent on a table. The three-arm spread creates a generous footprint suited to a formal dining table, a large console, or a reception sideboard. The glass bowls are fully removable for easy cleaning and practical use as serving dishes for confections, chocolates, nuts, or floral arrangements. The brass finish is available in multiple color variants to suit the existing metal tones of your interior.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Brass & Wood produces this épergne in Egypt, where a tradition of skilled metalwork and decorative casting has been sustained across generations. Each piece passes through the hands of craftsmen who understand the proportional logic of European classical ornament — not merely copying forms, but understanding why a garland swags at a particular angle, or why the base must be heavier than the arms. The result is a centerpiece that reads as a coherent object, not an assemblage of decorative parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this épergne made from?

The frame and all ornamental mounts are cast brass with a hand-applied finish. The three bowls are clear glass with a faceted cut surface. No wood components are present in this piece.

Are the glass bowls removable?

Yes. Each of the three glass bowls lifts out of its brass cradle independently, making cleaning straightforward and allowing each bowl to be used separately as a serving dish.

Can this piece be customized?

Yes. The brass finish is available in multiple color variants. For bespoke finish requests or quantity orders, please contact Brass & Wood directly.