Sèvres-Style Porcelain & Brass Vase Set – Hand-Painted Floral Panels on Navy Ground

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative traditions carry the prestige of the Manufacture Royale de Sèvres, the French royal porcelain manufactory that defined luxury tableware and ornamental wares for European aristocracy throughout the eighteenth century. This exquisite three-piece garniture — comprising two matching lidded urns and a low covered centrepiece bowl — faithfully interprets the hallmarks of that celebrated tradition: a deep, jewel-like navy ground, reserving generous hand-painted floral cartouches that bloom with roses, peonies, and mixed blossoms rendered in naturalistic polychrome. The result is a mantelpiece or credenza composition of unmistakable visual authority, evoking the grandeur of the Rococo and early Neoclassical periods in equal measure.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each piece is crafted from fine porcelain, its surface layered with a rich cobalt-navy glaze that provides the characteristic deep ground colour associated with the bleu céleste and bleu nouveau palette of eighteenth-century French porcelain. The reserved white panels — each one an individual composition — are hand-painted by skilled artisans, capturing loose, romantic bouquets with the spontaneity of period brushwork. Gilded brass mounts articulate every structural junction: pierced and reticulated base platforms elevate the urns with Rococo élan, swan-neck scroll handles add sculptural elegance to the shoulders of the tall vases, and openwork brass collars define the lid-joins of the centrepiece bowl. Acanthus-scroll finials crown each lid, while delicate gilt foliate borders frame the painted panels and trace the profiles of the lids.

Dimensions & Details

The two matching lidded vases each stand 76 cm tall with a width of 30 cm, commanding a strong vertical presence suitable for floor placement or a grand console. The centrepiece covered bowl rises to 65 cm with a generous 45 cm diameter, its wider, lower silhouette providing a harmonious visual anchor between the flanking vases. Total set weight is approximately 4 kg. The set is delivered fully assembled and ready to display.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Produced in Egypt by Brass & Wood's specialist ceramic and metalwork ateliers, this garniture represents the confluence of European artistic heritage and Egyptian artisanal excellence. Each piece passes through multiple hands — glaze specialist, porcelain painter, brass-mount fabricator — before emerging as a coherent, museum-quality composition. The craftsmanship honours the original Sèvres tradition of total decorative unity: colour, painting, form, and metalwork conceived as one integrated statement. Available in multiple brass-mount finishes to suit your interior palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in this vase set?

The vases and centrepiece bowl are made from fine porcelain finished with a hand-applied navy glaze and hand-painted floral panels. The mounts, handles, bases, and lid collars are fabricated from brass, available in your choice of finish (Gold, Antique Gold, or Silver).

Is this set fragile? How should I care for it?

Yes — as with all fine porcelain, these pieces should be handled with care. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners. Wipe accessible surfaces with a lightly damp cloth if needed. Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrancy of the painted panels, and avoid humid environments to protect the brass mounts.

Can the set be customised?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customisation on brass-mount finish (Gold, Antique Gold, Silver) as a standard configurable option. For bespoke colour or decorative panel requests, please contact our team directly to discuss your requirements.