Rococo Crystal & Brass 3-Piece Vase Garniture Set with Dragon Handles

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative ensembles command a room the way a classical garniture set does. This three-piece crystal and brass garniture — comprising two trumpet-form vases and a wide shallow centrepiece bowl — draws directly from the exuberant vocabulary of Rococo design, the opulent aesthetic that swept the courts of eighteenth-century France and spread across every European palace eager to match Versailles in splendor. The pairing of brilliantly cut crystal bodies with lavishly cast brass mounts is one of the great hallmarks of this era, and Brass & Wood has faithfully reproduced that tradition for the modern interior.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The vase bodies are crafted from high-clarity crystal, their surfaces engraved with delicate all-over foliate and trellis motifs that scatter light across a room in shifting prismatic patterns. The ribbed lower stems and fluted bases echo the vocabulary of eighteenth-century Bohemian and French crystal ateliers. The brass mounts — cast and hand-chased — are finished in a rich warm tone that evokes traditional ormolu: the gilded bronze decorative mounts synonymous with French luxury furniture of the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods. Each vase is crowned by a sculpted dragon-form handle, a motif beloved in the Chinoiserie strand of Rococo taste, where European craftsmen reimagined fantastical Eastern creatures with theatrical panache. The openwork ormolu bases rest on four scroll feet, their surfaces alive with acanthus, rocaille, and floral castings of the highest intricacy. The centrepiece bowl repeats the draped brass rim treatment, suspending latticed crystal in an elegant shallow form.

Dimensions & Details

Each trumpet vase measures 48 cm in height with a 30 cm diameter — a presence commanding enough to anchor a console table, mantelpiece, or formal dining sideboard. The set weight of 4 kg per vase reflects the substantial quality of the crystal and solid brass components. The three pieces are designed to be displayed together as a symmetrical garniture — flanking vases framing the centrepiece bowl — replicating the classical arrangement found on the overmantels and sideboards of grand European interiors. Each piece is delivered carefully packaged given its fragile nature.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in this garniture is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in the traditions of European decorative arts. The crystal engraving, brass casting, and hand-chasing of each mount reflect hours of meticulous skilled work. At Brass & Wood, we believe that luxury is not simply a finish — it is the accumulation of decisions: the depth of a carved acanthus leaf, the clarity of the crystal blank, the warmth of a polished brass surface. This garniture set is available to customize in your choice of brass finish, allowing it to complement any interior palette, from ivory and gold to ebony and silver.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in this garniture set?

The set is crafted from high-clarity engraved crystal combined with hand-cast and hand-chased solid brass mounts. No wood is incorporated — the piece is entirely crystal and brass, finished to evoke the warmth and richness of traditional French ormolu gilded bronze.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the brass mounts, bases, and handles are attached to the crystal bodies during production, but some final positioning and light assembly may be needed upon unpacking. Full instructions are provided.

Can this set be customized?

Yes. The brass finish is available in multiple variants including Gold, Antique Gold, and Silver, allowing the garniture to suit a range of interior styles. For bespoke inquiries regarding quantity or finish, please contact our team at Brass & Wood directly.