Rococo Porcelain & Brass Vase and Centerpiece Bowl Set – Hand-Painted Floral Cartouche

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative traditions marry opulence and delicacy as masterfully as the Rococo style that flourished across the courts of eighteenth-century Europe. This handcrafted 2-piece set — comprising a tall trumpet-form vase and a wide oval centerpiece bowl — faithfully reproduces the spirit of that golden age: ivory-white porcelain bodies adorned with hand-painted floral bouquets enclosed in gilded cartouche frames, scrolling acanthus handles cast in brass, and pierced rocaille base platforms that seem to float the piece above any surface. Together they command the centre of a formal dining table, a grand reception console, or an entrance hall sideboard with the quiet authority of a heritage collection.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each piece in this luxury set unites two noble materials: fine white porcelain and hand-finished brass. The porcelain body — ivory-white with a soft satin glaze — is hand-painted with a central cartouche featuring a polychrome bouquet of roses, peonies, and smaller blooms rendered in the naturalistic floral tradition of Sèvres and Meissen porcelain. Gilded trellis latticework and scrolling foliate borders in gold frame the cartouche on every side. The brass elements — swept acanthus-leaf handles on the vase, elaborate scroll handles on the bowl, and the richly pierced base platform shared by both pieces — are cast and hand-finished to achieve the warm lustre of period ormolu mounts. A turned cylindrical connector in matching porcelain and brass links the body to the base on both pieces, adding architectural rhythm to the composition.

Dimensions & Details

The oval centerpiece bowl measures approximately 40 cm wide × 35 cm tall, making it the dominant statement piece of the set. The trumpet vase is proportioned to complement it elegantly as a pair on a mantelpiece or console. Both pieces share the same ornamental vocabulary — floral cartouche, gilded latticework, and pierced brass base — ensuring visual coherence when displayed together or separately. Weight of the set is approximately 4 kg, reflecting the substantial quality of the porcelain and solid brass castings. Minimal assembly is required to attach the base platform.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Produced in Egypt by the artisans of Brass & Wood, this set is part of a continuing tradition of luxury decorative arts that honours the great European porcelain ateliers of the eighteenth century. Each piece passes through the hands of painters, brass casters, and finishing specialists before it leaves the workshop. The result is a decorative object that carries the warmth of human skill — visible in the brushwork of each petal, the hand-chased detail of each brass scroll — rather than the cold uniformity of mass production. Brass & Wood offers customisation of brass finish (Gold, Antique Gold, Silver) to suit your interior palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in this vase and bowl set?

The bodies are crafted from fine white porcelain with hand-painted polychrome floral decoration and gilded detailing. The handles, base platform, and connector elements are cast from solid brass, hand-finished to a warm gold lustre.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the base platform attaches to the porcelain body. No tools are needed, and the process takes only a few moments.

Can I customise the brass finish?

Yes. This set is available in Gold, Antique Gold, and Silver brass finishes. Please select your preferred finish at the time of ordering. Custom colour requests may be discussed with our team directly.