Rococo Brass & Ceramic Garniture Set - Hand-Painted Floral Medallion with Acanthus Base

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative traditions communicate aristocratic refinement as immediately as the French garniture de cheminée — the coordinated mantelpiece set that graced the salons of Versailles and the grand hôtels particuliers of eighteenth-century Paris. This three-piece Rococo garniture, comprising a pair of trumpet-form vases and a wide coupe centrepiece, faithfully reproduces the spirit of that golden era. The creamy porcelain-white ceramic body glows with warm restraint, while cascading hand-painted floral bouquets — roses, peonies, and blossoms rendered in soft pinks, corals, and lilacs — occupy cartouche-framed medallions at the heart of each piece. Framing those painted panels, a delicate gilded lattice (quadrillage) echoes the parquetry floors of the very rooms these pieces were made to adorn.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each piece in this luxury garniture set is built upon a foundation of high-fired ceramic, shaped into the flared trumpet silhouette and shallow coupe form that define the Louis XV aesthetic. The brass ormolu mounts — cast, chased, and polished by hand — are the true showpiece of the maker's art. Twin branch handles on the coupe rise and curve like budding boughs, while the pair of side handles on the vases echo the same organic scrollwork. The ornate acanthus-scroll plinth bases, pierced and layered with overlapping foliage, rest on a turned marble drum that elevates each piece into a sculptural composition. Gilded accents trace the scalloped rim of each vessel, completing a surface dialogue between creamy ceramic and luminous metalwork that is entirely characteristic of the finest Rococo decorative arts.

Dimensions & Details

This 3-piece garniture set is designed for commanding display. The pair of vases measures 44 cm in height × 22 cm in width × 20 cm in depth, creating a presence appropriate for mantelpieces, console tables, and formal sideboards. The centrepiece coupe, lower and wider, anchors the arrangement with visual balance. The combined weight of the set is approximately 4 kg, reflecting the substantiality of the brass mounts and ceramic bodies. Minimal assembly — attaching the base plinth to each vessel — is required before display.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in this garniture is produced in Egypt by artisans trained in classical European decorative techniques. The brass components are individually cast and hand-finished; the floral medallions are applied by skilled ceramic painters working from period Rococo botanical sources. Brass & Wood takes pride in bringing the grandeur of eighteenth-century European decorative arts into the modern home — not as imitation, but as a living continuation of a craft tradition that spans continents and centuries. Customisation of brass finish and ceramic colour is available; please contact our team to discuss bespoke options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this garniture set made from?

The set is crafted from high-fired ceramic for the vase and coupe bodies, solid cast brass for all ormolu mounts, handles, and base frameworks, and a turned marble drum forming the lower plinth. The floral decoration is hand-painted and sealed under a protective glaze.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — each vase and the centrepiece coupe are supplied with their decorative brass bases detached for safe shipping. Attaching the base to each piece requires no tools and takes only a few moments.

Can the finish or colours be customised?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customisation of the brass finish (available in Gold, Antique Gold, and Silver) as well as alternative ceramic colour options. Please reach out to our team before placing your order to discuss your requirements.