Rococo Crystal Chalice Vase with Ormolu Floral Swag Mounts on Sculpted Base

Design & Inspiration

Rising to a commanding 46 cm with a 23 cm spread at the scalloped rim, this chalice-form vase embodies the unbridled exuberance of the Rococo period — that golden age of French decorative arts when symmetry was deliberately abandoned in favour of organic, nature-inspired fantasy. The silhouette, reminiscent of a ceremonial coupe presented at the court of Louis XV, commands the eye upward through a sequence of deeply cut crystal registers before culminating in a flared, petal-scalloped opening. Placed on a console, a dining sideboard, or at the centre of a grand reception table, it transforms any surface into a stage.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is fashioned from thick-walled crystal, hand-cut in an intricate diamond-and-rosette grid that fractures light into prismatic brilliance across every facet. Where the crystal ends, master metalwork begins: lavish ormolu-style brass mounts, cast and hand-chased, drape the shoulder of the vase in generous floral swags — full-blown roses, scrolling acanthus leaves, and pendant floral drops suspended as if frozen mid-sway. The same gilded brass continues downward through a fluted collar, a faceted crystal sphere node — a hallmark of Rococo and Second Empire stems — and into a low-domed crystal reservoir, itself engraved with a dense foliate pattern. The base is a fully sculpted openwork brass apron: bold acanthus volutes, cartouches, and rocaille shells that lift the composition off the surface with theatrical flourish.

Dimensions & Details

Standing 46 cm tall with a 23 cm diameter at the mouth, this vase carries genuine visual weight without overwhelming a refined interior. The graduated proportions — narrow waist, spherical node, broad domed foot — follow the classical chalice canon that European goldsmiths perfected across three centuries. Weight: 4 kg. The substantial mass ensures stability while attesting to the density and quality of both the crystal and the brass castings.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece bearing the Brass & Wood name is produced in Egypt by artisans who inherit centuries of metalworking and decorative arts tradition. The brass mounts are individually cast, filed, and polished before being finished in the chosen metal tone. The crystal body is cut and polished by hand, ensuring that no two pieces are perfectly identical — a mark of true handcraft rather than industrial manufacture. Brass & Wood offers customisation of the metal finish across Gold, Antique Gold, and Silver variants, allowing the piece to integrate with a broad range of interior palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this vase made from?

The vase combines hand-cut crystal with cast and hand-chased brass mounts finished in your chosen metal tone. There is no wood component in this piece.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the stem, sphere node, and cup section are shipped separated for safe transit and seat together without tools in a matter of minutes.

Can this vase hold water and fresh flowers?

The crystal cup is sealed and can hold water for fresh floral arrangements. We recommend using a floral liner or oasis foam to protect the interior gilded collar from prolonged water contact.