Rococo Cut-Crystal Tissue Box with Brass Floral Branch & Bird Sculpture

Design & Inspiration

There are objects that transcend their function — pieces so thoughtfully composed that they become focal points of a room rather than mere accessories. This cut-crystal tissue box, enveloped in a hand-sculpted brass armature of flowering branches, delicate rosette blossoms, serrated leaves, and a perching songbird, is precisely such a piece. Rooted in the spirit of 18th-century Rococo naturalism — that exuberant celebration of nature's living forms applied to decorative objects — it transforms an everyday essential into a conversation-worthy collector's item. The interplay between the refracting crystal and the warm metallic relief creates a visual dynamism that shifts with the light, casting prismatic glimmers across any surface it graces.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The cylindrical vessel is crafted from optically clear crystal, deeply cut in a richly layered pattern of geometric star-bursts and diamond facets that catch and scatter light with extraordinary brilliance. The lid echoes this pattern and is crowned by a sculptural brass nest of branches and blossoms, forming a natural handle. The brass framework — encompassing a branching base that elevates the crystal on four organic feet, a climbing side branch bearing five-petal flowers and a perching bird, and the lid's floral crown — is cast and hand-finished to achieve fine botanical detail. Every leaf vein, every petal curl, every feather is the work of skilled artisans at Brass & Wood's Egyptian workshops, who combine traditional lost-wax casting techniques with meticulous hand-chasing to bring each element to life.

Dimensions & Details

This tissue box measures 21 cm in height and 17 cm in width, proportions that allow it to sit comfortably on a dressing table, console, or side table without overwhelming its surroundings. The crystal cylinder fits a standard rolled tissue insert, making it as practical as it is decorative. The brass elements are available in multiple finish options — including Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold — allowing you to coordinate seamlessly with existing hardware and décor accents throughout your home.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece bearing the Brass & Wood name is born in Egypt, where generations of metalworking and crystal-cutting tradition converge with European classical design. This tissue box is no exception: each brass element is individually cast, refined, and assembled by hand, while the crystal vessel is precision-cut to maximise its optical clarity and refractive brilliance. The result is a luxury home accessory that faithfully reproduces the ornamental vocabulary of Rococo Europe — the sinuous branch, the open blossom, the watchful bird — and delivers it with the warmth and skill that only handcraft can achieve. It is packaged with care to protect the crystal during transit and arrives ready to display.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this tissue box made from?

The body and lid are crafted from optically clear cut crystal with deeply faceted geometric patterns. The decorative framework — including the base, side branch with flowers and bird, and lid ornament — is cast brass, hand-finished to your chosen colour variant (Gold, Silver, or Antique Gold).

Does it require any assembly?

No assembly is required. The piece arrives fully assembled and ready to display. Simply insert a rolled tissue through the lid opening and it is immediately functional.

Can this piece be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including choice of brass finish (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold). For bespoke inquiries — such as alternative finishes or bulk orders — please contact our team directly through the website.