Rococo Sèvres-Inspired Turquoise Ceramic & Brass Urn Vase and Display Plate 3-Piece Set

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative traditions in European history rival the prestige of the Sèvres Manufactory — the royal porcelain atelier that supplied the courts of Louis XV and Marie Antoinette with vessels of incomparable refinement. This handcrafted 3-piece set faithfully interprets that storied legacy: a pair of grand covered urn vases flanking an ornately framed display plate, each piece dressed in the signature Sèvres turquoise ground — a colour so coveted it was known historically as bleu céleste, the heavenly blue. The set evokes the grandeur of the 18th-century Rococo salon, where such garnitures de cheminée were arranged in perfect symmetry atop marble mantels as the ultimate expression of aristocratic taste.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each urn vase is formed from fine ceramic with a rich turquoise glaze that serves as the canvas for hand-painted bouquets of full-blown roses and lush botanical motifs rendered in warm amber and sienna tones — a technique faithful to the peinture de fleurs tradition of 18th-century French porcelain painters. Delicate gilded lattice and scrollwork in gold overpaint frame the painted reserves with courtly precision. The lids, handles, base plinths, and decorative feet are cast in ornate brass, finished in a warm gold tone and hand-chased with Rococo acanthus leaf scrolls, rocaille flourishes, and floral cartouches. The display plate echoes the same turquoise-and-gold palette, its ceramic face painted with a romantic rose bouquet and encircled by a gilt brass frame of pierced fretwork, topped by an elaborate ribbon-and-bow cresting motif — a hallmark of Louis XV decorative vocabulary.

Dimensions & Details

Each urn vase stands 35 cm tall and measures 22 cm wide (including handles), providing a commanding presence on any surface. The display plate measures 30 cm in height and 27 cm in width, displayed upright on its integrated gilt brass easel stand. The total set weight is approximately 4 kg. The three-piece arrangement is designed to be displayed as a cohesive garniture: plate centred, vases symmetrically flanking. The set is available in your choice of brass finish variant to coordinate with your interior.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in this set is individually handcrafted by master artisans at Brass & Wood's Egyptian atelier, where traditional European decorative techniques are preserved and practiced with uncompromising attention to detail. The brass mounts are sand-cast and hand-finished; the ceramic bodies are hand-glazed and hand-painted by skilled decorators. This is not a mass-produced import — it is a commission-worthy decorative garniture made to bring the splendour of the French royal court into your home. Brass & Wood offers customisation of brass finish, and select colour variations on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in this set?

The vase bodies and display plate are crafted from fine ceramic with hand-applied turquoise glaze and hand-painted floral decoration in gold overpaint. All mounts, frames, handles, bases, and the display plate easel are cast from solid brass, hand-finished in your selected colour variant.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the display plate simply rests in its brass easel stand, and the urn vase lids are placed on top. No tools are needed. The set is otherwise ready to display upon unpacking.

Can this set be customised?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers the set in multiple brass finish variants including Gold, Antique Gold, and Silver. Custom colour variations for the ceramic ground or painted decoration may be available upon request — please contact our team to discuss bespoke commissions.