Rococo Brass & Ceramic Oval Display Plate on Stand – Turquoise Floral Bouquet

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects distil the spirit of eighteenth-century European court culture as completely as a hand-painted ceramic medallion cradled within a gilded brass frame. This oval display plate on stand is a faithful interpretation of the decorative arts that flourished under the patronage of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour — an era when every surface was an invitation to beauty. The composition is immediately arresting: a luminous hand-painted bouquet of roses and tulips blooms at the centre, surrounded by a turquoise ground alive with swirling acanthus-leaf scrollwork in liquid gold. The whole is embraced by a cast-brass frame of extraordinary detail, crowned with an intertwined ribbon-and-bow crest and elevated on four delicate cabriole-style feet, so that the piece stands as confidently as it would on the mantelpiece of a Versailles salon.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The ceramic disc at the heart of this piece is individually hand-painted by skilled artisans, each floral bouquet rendered with the loose, naturalistic brushwork characteristic of Sèvres-inspired decoration. The turquoise enamel border — recalling the celebrated bleu céleste ground of eighteenth-century French porcelain — is banded by a fine gold rim that transitions seamlessly into the outer brass surround. The brass frame and stand are cast using the lost-wax method, then hand-chased to sharpen every acanthus scroll, egg-and-dart border, and foliate rosette. The result is a surface of three-dimensional relief that catches and redirects light with every shift of perspective. Each piece weighs approximately 4 kg — a testament to the solidity and generosity of the casting.

Dimensions & Details

The piece stands 30 cm tall and measures 28 cm in diameter at its widest point, making it a commanding accent without overwhelming a console, shelf, or dining sideboard. The brass stand features four scrolled feet and flanking side handles cast in full relief, providing stable elevation and 360-degree visibility. The ribbon-bow finial at the crown adds a further 4–5 cm of visual height, drawing the eye upward in the true Rococo manner. Available in multiple brass finishes — each variant subtly transforms the character of the piece, from warm antique gold to crisp bright silver.

Handcrafted in Egypt

At Brass & Wood, every piece is produced in Egypt by artisans who have inherited generations of metalworking and decorative-arts skill. The casting, chasing, ceramic painting, and final assembly are all performed by hand in our Cairo workshops, ensuring that no two pieces are entirely identical. This commitment to handcraft means that your display plate carries within it the skill and attention of the individuals who made it — a living connection to the tradition of European decorative arts that inspired the design. Customisation of brass finish and ceramic colour palette is available upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this display plate made from?

The plate combines a hand-painted ceramic disc with a fully cast-brass frame and stand. No wood components are present. The brass receives a hand-applied finish (gold, antique gold, or silver depending on variant), and the ceramic centre is individually painted by hand.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the ceramic plate simply rests within the brass frame, which arrives with its stand pre-attached. Unboxing and placement takes only a few minutes.

Can the finish or ceramic colours be customised?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customisation of the brass finish (from our full range of available colours) as well as adjustments to the ceramic colour palette for orders of qualifying quantities. Please contact our team to discuss your requirements.