Rococo Cut-Crystal Vase with Ornate Brass Band & Pierced Base

Design & Inspiration

There are objects that command a room simply by existing — and this cut-crystal vase, faithful to the exuberant spirit of 18th-century Rococo, is one of them. Its form catches light the way a prism does: the hand-cut geometric facets and starburst motifs refract and scatter brilliance across any surface they inhabit. Set upon a richly pierced brass base alive with scrolling acanthus and rocaille flourishes, and cinched at its waist by a sinuous brass acanthus-scroll band, this vase is a conversation between two noble materials — one transparent, one warm gold — conducted across centuries of European decorative tradition.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is fashioned from premium clear crystal, cut by hand into a dense tapestry of geometric panels, eight-pointed stars, and cross-hatched fields — a technique rooted in the Bohemian and Anglo-Irish crystal traditions of the late 18th century. Each facet is ground and polished to razor sharpness, giving the vase its characteristic prismatic fire. The brass fittings — the encircling mid-body band adorned with paired C-scroll volutes and acanthus leaves, and the elaborate openwork base cast with symmetrical Rococo cartouches, shell motifs, and foliage — are cast and finished by hand, echoing the ormolu mounts found on the finest French commodes and guéridons of the Louis XV period. The brass's warm, burnished tone complements the crystal's cool clarity in a pairing that is both classical and visually arresting.

Dimensions & Details

Standing 30 cm tall and 20 cm wide, this vase occupies the ideal footprint for a console table, sideboard, or centre of a dining table. At 4 kg, the brass base lends satisfying solidity and stability. The scalloped, petal-cut rim crowns the composition with a delicate frilled edge — a detail that softens the geometric rigour of the cut body below and adds unmistakable period character. Available in multiple brass finish variants to suit your interior palette.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every vase in this collection is produced in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans who unite European classical design vocabulary with generations of metalworking and glassworking skill. The brass components are individually cast, chased, and assembled onto the crystal body — no two pieces are exactly alike. This is not mass production; it is the continuation of a craft tradition that prizes the human hand above the machine. Proudly made in Egypt for collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this vase made from?

The body is hand-cut clear crystal; the band, base, and decorative fittings are solid cast brass, available in Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold finishes.

Is any assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the crystal body rests securely onto the brass base and is secured with the brass mid-band. No tools are needed; assembly takes under five minutes.

Can this vase be customised?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customisation of brass finish colour. Please contact our team for bespoke orders or larger-quantity enquiries.