Rococo Ceramic Trumpet Vase with Brass Scroll Handles & Claw-Foot Base — Blue Floral Toile

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects command a room with the quiet authority of a well-proportioned ceramic vase. This trumpet-form vessel draws its lineage from the great porcelain traditions of 18th-century Europe — from Sèvres to Meissen — where the marriage of sinuous form and hand-painted botanical motifs defined the Rococo ideal. The dramatically flared mouth, rounded globular body, and elegantly tapered waist create a silhouette that is at once classical and full of movement, as though the very form is reaching upward with effortless grace.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body of this vase is rendered in fine white ceramic, its surface enveloped in an all-over toile de Jouy-inspired composition of navy blue peonies, chrysanthemums, and trailing botanical sprays — a pattern vocabulary deeply rooted in the chinoiserie enthusiasm of the Rococo period. Each floral motif is applied with the precision and depth of a skilled hand, the inky cobalt tones shifting against the ivory ground with an almost watercolour delicacy. The vase is completed by a pair of gilded brass scroll handles, each terminating in a rosette appliqué and sweeping in a fluid S-curve that echoes the rocaille spirit of the age. The tripartite brass base features deeply cast acanthus-leaf relief, rising on three lion's-paw feet — a detail that roots the piece firmly in the grandeur of European classical decorative arts.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this vase carries the reassuring heft of quality craftsmanship. The tripartite brass claw-foot base elevates the ceramic body, allowing the full drama of its proportions to be appreciated from every angle. Designed as a statement centrepiece for console tables, mantlepieces, or formal reception areas, it pairs beautifully with complementary classical interiors and coordinating blue-and-white decorative schemes.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in the Brass & Wood collection is produced in Egypt by artisans who bring decades of experience in classical European decorative traditions to their craft. The ceramic body is shaped and decorated by hand, while the brass components — scroll handles and claw-foot base — are individually cast and finished to achieve the warm, luminous gilded tone visible in the product images. This commitment to handcraft means that each vase carries its own subtle individuality, a hallmark of true artisanal production. As a configurable product, this vase is available with brass fittings in your preferred metal finish, allowing you to tailor the piece precisely to your interior palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this vase made from?

The vase body is crafted from fine white ceramic decorated with a hand-applied navy blue floral toile pattern. The scroll handles and claw-foot base are cast brass, available in your choice of metal finish. Total weight is 4 kg.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the brass base and scroll handles are attached to the ceramic body upon unpacking. No tools are needed, and the process takes only a few minutes.

Can this vase be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including your choice of brass finish for the metal components. Please contact our team to discuss bespoke requirements for orders of two or more pieces.