Rococo Ceramic & Brass Tissue Box Holder - Oval Cartouche Lid with Acanthus Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Few objects embody the spirit of the Rococo salon quite like an exquisitely appointed accessory placed on a dressing table or side console. This tissue box holder draws directly from the decorative vocabulary of Louis XV France — a period when every domestic object, no matter how utilitarian, was elevated into a work of applied art. The ivory-white ceramic body glows with a porcelain-like luminosity, its surfaces animated by hand-painted gilded scrollwork and soft rose-blush cartouche panels that recall the painted boiseries of Versailles' petits appartements.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is formed from high-fired ceramic finished in an off-white glaze, hand-decorated with flowing acanthus scrolls and asymmetric rocaille flourishes rendered in warm gold. Cast brass mounts — the defining mark of French Rococo luxury — frame every edge and corner: elaborate openwork apron panels on the long sides cascade with pierced acanthus foliage and C-scroll volutes, while ornate sabots anchor each leg with scrolled, leaf-capped feet. The lid is crowned by a cast brass floral finial and features a raised oval cartouche surround — cast with egg-and-dart bead detail — that frames the tissue aperture with the drama of a portrait medallion. Every brass element has been individually cast and hand-finished, then fitted to the ceramic body with precise tolerances.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 30 cm | Depth: 14 cm | Height: 14 cm | Weight: 4 kg. The generous 30 cm width accommodates standard tissue box refills with ease. The substantial 4 kg weight ensures the piece sits with commanding presence on any surface, resisting the slight tension of tissue extraction without shifting. The sculpted brass corner brackets serve a dual role — decorative and structural — protecting the ceramic's vulnerable edges while adding visual weight to the silhouette.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in the Brass & Wood collection is made by hand in Egypt by artisans who combine generations of metalworking knowledge with a deep respect for the European classical canon. The brass components are individually sand-cast, hand-filed and finished before being assembled with the ceramic body. The gold-painted decorations on the ceramic are applied by brush, stroke by stroke, reflecting the same patient dedication found in the original Rococo ateliers of eighteenth-century Paris. This is luxury home décor that earns its place — not through branding alone, but through the visible evidence of skilled human hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this tissue box holder made from?

The body is high-fired ceramic with an off-white glaze and hand-applied gold decoration. All ornamental mounts, feet, corner brackets, lid finial, and cartouche frame are cast brass, hand-finished to the selected metal tone.

Is assembly required?

No assembly is required. The piece arrives fully assembled and ready to display. Simply lift the lid, insert a standard tissue box, and replace the lid.

Can this be customized?

Yes. This piece is available in multiple brass finish variants. For bespoke requests regarding finish combinations or quantities, please contact the Brass & Wood team directly.