Sèvres-Style Porcelain 3-Piece Garniture Set with Hand-Painted Pastoral Scenes & Brass Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects command a mantelpiece or console table quite like a matched garniture set. This magnificent three-piece ensemble — two lidded urn vases and a footed centerpiece tazza — draws directly from the grand tradition of Sèvres porcelain as it flourished under the patronage of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The silhouette of the covered urns, with their elongated ovoid bodies rising from trumpet pedestal bases to acorn-finial lids, is instantly recognizable as the height of Neoclassical French decorative art. The wide, shallow tazza at the center — supported by a baluster column and set upon a lobed brass foot — completes a composition that would have graced the grandest salons of Versailles.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each piece in this luxury handcrafted porcelain set is formed from fine-grained white porcelain, smooth to the touch and luminous when light plays across its surface. The body of each vase and the tazza bowl are adorned with hand-painted pastoral landscapes — a hallmark of 18th-century European decorative porcelain. Soft ochre and honey ground bands frame the central cartouches, within which leafy trees, verdant meadows, and, on the tazza, elegant figures animate the scene with a quiet, timeless charm. The figures depicted on the centerpiece bowl echo the fête galante tradition of Watteau and Boucher, lending a distinctly aristocratic sensibility to the composition. Complementing the porcelain painting, cast brass mounts in a rich finish are applied throughout: acanthus-scroll side handles on the urns, foliate rim mounts on the tazza, and richly detailed lobed base collars on all three pieces, anchoring each to its pedestal with visual weight and ornamental precision.

Dimensions & Details

This three-piece garniture set includes two matching covered urn vases and one footed centerpiece tazza bowl, totalling 3 pieces with a combined weight of approximately 4 kg. The set is designed to be displayed together as a unified tableau — the central tazza lower and wider, the flanking urns taller and more vertical — creating a balanced, pyramidal composition ideal for mantelpieces, sideboards, dining room credenzas, or grand reception hall consoles. Please note: specific dimensions are available upon request.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Produced by the artisans of Brass & Wood in Egypt, this garniture set represents the confluence of European decorative heritage and Egyptian craft mastery. Each piece passes through the hands of skilled painters who apply the pastoral scenes freehand, ensuring that no two sets are entirely identical — a mark of true handcraft. The brass mounts are individually cast and hand-finished, then fitted to the porcelain bodies with meticulous care. Available with brass hardware in your choice of finish, this set can also be customized in terms of painted scene or ground color upon request, making it a genuinely personal commission as much as a ready-made luxury object. Packaged with protective care to account for its fragile nature, it arrives ready to become the centerpiece of your interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in this garniture set?

The set is crafted from fine white porcelain with hand-painted decoration, complemented by cast brass mounts. No wood is used in this product. The porcelain is smooth, dense, and luminous, while the brass hardware adds structural support and ornamental richness.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the lids of the urn vases and the tazza bowl rest on their respective bases and are easily positioned. No tools are needed. The brass base collars are pre-fitted to the porcelain.

Can this set be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of the brass hardware finish (Gold, Antique Gold, or Silver) as well as the option to discuss alternative painted scenes or ground colors for bespoke commissions. Please contact us to discuss your requirements before placing a custom order.