Sèvres-Style Ceramic & Brass 3-Piece Garniture Set with Hand-Painted Medallions

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects command a mantelpiece or console table with the authority of a matched garniture set, and this three-piece ensemble — faithfully crafted in the tradition of the great Sèvres manufactory — does so with effortless grandeur. Two tall covered urns flank a wide open coupe, their deep claret-wine glaze pooling the light like polished gemstone. The silhouette is unmistakably Neoclassical-Rococo in sensibility: the urns rise on reeded pedestal bases, taper through a graceful baluster-turned stem, swell into generous ovoid bodies, and resolve in arched domed lids crowned with anthemion finials. The coupe echoes this vocabulary at a lower register — a wide, open basin poised atop a trumpet-turned column, its rim edged with a pierced gallery of gilded dentils.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each piece is hand-formed from high-fired ceramic, receiving multiple coats of the signature wine-red ground before the artisan's brush applies the gilded ornament. The decorative register on each urn body frames an oval hand-painted medallion: the urns carry polychrome floral bouquets — roses, peonies, and trailing blossoms rendered in the meticulous manner of 18th-century European porcelain painters — while the coupe's medallion depicts a romanticised pastoral landscape with architectural ruins, a scene drawn directly from the Sèvres and Meissen pictorial tradition. Encircling each medallion is an elaborate cartouche of raised gilded scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and flame palmettes. Bright brass mounts — cast and hand-finished — complete the ensemble: S-scroll twin handles on each piece, a pierced Rococo apron on the urn bases, and a reticulated gallery crowning the coupe's rim. Every gilded line is applied by hand, ensuring no two pieces are absolutely identical.

Dimensions & Details

The two covered urns each measure 70 cm in height by 30 cm in width, giving them the commanding vertical presence required to anchor a formal display. The central coupe stands 33 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 20 cm deep — proportioned to serve as a bowl centerpiece, a fruit display, or simply as a sculptural accent. Combined weight of the set is approximately 4 kg. The brass hardware — handles, mounts, and base aprons — is finished to coordinate with your chosen metal tone, available in Gold, Antique Gold, or Silver, making it simple to harmonise the set with your existing fixtures and fittings.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in this garniture set is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans who have trained in classical European decorative techniques. At Brass & Wood, we source our ceramics and brass components with care, ensuring that each element meets the exacting standards of luxury home décor. This set ships fully assembled, carefully packed to protect its fragile surfaces, and arrives ready to display. Custom color combinations and personalized medallion themes are available upon request — please contact our team to discuss bespoke options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in this garniture set?

The bodies are crafted from high-fired ceramic with a hand-applied wine-red ground glaze and hand-painted medallion panels. The handles, base mounts, and decorative gallery are cast brass, hand-finished in your choice of Gold, Antique Gold, or Silver tone.

Is this set fragile, and how should I care for it?

Yes — as with all fine ceramic and brass decorative objects, this set should be handled with care. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth. For the ceramic surfaces, a slightly damp cloth may be used for light cleaning. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade the hand-painted enamel panels over time. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the brass mounts.

Can the set be customized?

Yes. We offer customization of the brass finish (Gold, Antique Gold, or Silver) as a standard variant. For bespoke requests — including alternative ground colors or different medallion scenes — please reach out to the Brass & Wood team directly with your requirements.