Rococo Brass & Ceramic Wall Plate - Crimson Floral Bouquet with Gilt Acanthus Frame
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Design & Inspiration
In the grand tradition of eighteenth-century French decorative arts, this circular wall plate captures the full exuberance of the Rococo era — that glorious moment when European craftsmen liberated themselves from baroque severity and embraced the language of curves, flowers, and gilded fantasy. The deep wine-red ceramic centre, alive with a loose, painterly bouquet of roses and wildflowers, is the very soul of Rococo sensibility: nature idealized, colour luxuriant, beauty unrestrained. Hung in a formal salon, a grand hallway, or a richly appointed bedroom, this piece commands attention without demanding it.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The outer frame is cast from solid brass and finished by hand, its surface alive with deeply modelled acanthus scrolls that unfurl across a rich ground in the manner of Louis XV ormolu mounts. A beaded inner border — each pearl individually detailed — separates the gilt brass from the ceramic disc. At the apex, a delicate ribbon-and-bow cartouche crowns the composition, a signature motif of the Rococo vocabulary, referencing the pastoral pastimes and romantic allegories beloved by French court designers. The lower register features a cast garland of stylized blossoms and grape clusters, grounding the piece with botanical weight. The ceramic centre is finished in a vivid wine-red glaze on the border, transitioning to a luminous white ground at the centre where the hand-painted floral bouquet — roses, peonies, and trailing foliage rendered in soft terracotta, blush, and sage — creates a scene of painterly refinement worthy of Sèvres porcelain inspiration.
Dimensions & Details
This wall plate measures 27 cm wide × 30 cm tall and weighs 4 kg — substantial enough to register as a true focal point on any wall. Its circular orientation and balanced composition make it equally effective displayed solo as a centrepiece or grouped in a symmetrical arrangement of three or five pieces on a feature wall. Pre-fitted hanging hardware ensures straightforward installation with no assembly required.
Handcrafted in Egypt
Every piece bearing the Brass & Wood name is produced in Egypt by craftsmen trained in classical European decorative techniques. The brass elements are individually cast, hand-chased, and finished to achieve the depth of relief and precision of detail that mass production cannot replicate. This commitment to the handcrafted tradition means that each wall plate carries subtle distinctions that mark it as a genuine work of decorative art — not a reproduction pressed from a mould, but a faithful, hand-finished interpretation of the Rococo legacy. Available in Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold brass finishes to suit the tonality of your interior.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is this wall plate made from?
The frame and surrounding ornamentation are cast from solid brass, hand-finished in your chosen colour variant. The central disc is ceramic, fired with a wine-red glaze border and a hand-painted floral motif on a white ground. Both materials are durable for interior display.
Is assembly required for hanging?
No assembly is required. The piece comes ready to hang with pre-fitted wall hardware. Simply select your wall position, mark the fixing point, and install.
Can this piece be customized?
Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on brass finish colour and, for larger orders, can accommodate bespoke requests on ceramic colour or floral motif palette. Please contact our team to discuss your requirements before placing an order.
