Rococo Hand-Painted Ceramic Urn & Centrepiece Set – Floral Medallion with Acanthus Brass Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative traditions command a room with the effortless authority of Rococo porcelain garnitures. This handcrafted 3-piece ceramic set — comprising two matching lidded urns and a graceful centrepiece coupe — pays faithful homage to the grand garniture de cheminée tradition that defined the salons of eighteenth-century France. Displayed together on a mantelpiece, console, or dining buffet, the trio creates an axis of visual grandeur: the two tall urns framing the lower bowl like sentinels of a vanished golden age, while the warm ivory ground glows softly against polished brass fittings.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each piece is hand-thrown and finished in a warm ivory ceramic body, then adorned by skilled artisans with hand-painted cartouche panels depicting romantic bouquets of roses, peonies, and wildflowers in the spirit of Sèvres and Meissen porcelain traditions. The cartouches are framed by delicate gold trellis lattice work — a signature Rococo device — rendered in real gold lustre. Dramatic cast-brass acanthus-scroll handles flank each urn, the acanthus leaf — a motif rooted in classical antiquity — given fluid, naturalistic expression characteristic of the Louis XV aesthetic. Each urn is crowned with a fitted lid surmounted by a pineapple or artichoke finial, itself a symbol of hospitality in European decorative arts. The sculpted brass base of each piece — a flowing acanthus and shell skirt — grounds the composition with visual weight and period authenticity.

Dimensions & Details

The lidded urns each stand at an impressive height of 70 cm with a width of 30 cm, commanding presence on any surface. The centrepiece coupe bowl offers a wide, open silhouette ideal for displaying dried botanicals, decorative spheres, or seasonal arrangements. The set weighs approximately 4 kg per piece, reflecting the density and quality of the ceramic body. Each piece ships individually padded to protect the hand-painted surfaces and brass fittings.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Produced in the ateliers of Brass & Wood in Egypt, this luxury ceramic garniture set is the result of a meticulous multi-stage process: ceramic forming, kiln firing, hand-painting by specialist decorators, gilding, and final assembly of the cast-brass hardware. Egypt's long tradition of decorative craft — spanning millennia — provides the foundation upon which our artisans have mastered European classical idioms with remarkable fidelity. The result is a piece that honours the legacy of Rococo design while being entirely made in Egypt for the modern collector. Available in multiple brass finish variants to suit your interior palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in this set?

The bodies of all three pieces are crafted from high-quality ceramic finished in an ivory glaze. The handles, mounts, bases, and finials are cast brass, hand-finished to complement the ceramic. All decorative painting is applied by hand using gold lustre and ceramic pigments fired for durability.

Is any assembly required?

No assembly is required. Each piece arrives fully constructed; the urns include their fitted lids. Simply unpack and display.

Can this set be customised?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customisation options including alternative brass finish colours (Antique Gold, Silver) and bespoke size or colour variations for larger orders. Please contact our team to discuss your requirements.