Neoclassical Celadon Ceramic & Brass Vase and Centerpiece Bowl Set - Painted Medallion Panels

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative traditions command a room with the quiet authority of a matched Sèvres-inspired garniture. This handcrafted 3-piece set — comprising two imposing lidded urn vases and a graceful tazza centerpiece bowl — faithfully reproduces the vocabulary of late 18th-century French royal porcelain: the distinctive celadon ground, oval hand-painted landscape and floral medallion panels, and the lavish application of gilded botanical scrollwork. Placed upon a console, a dining table, or a library mantelpiece, this set carries the visual weight of a collector's commission, bringing the grandeur of the Neoclassical and early Empire periods into the modern interior.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each piece is hand-formed in fine ceramic, finished in a cool sage-celadon glaze that recalls the prized vert de terre ground of authentic Sèvres production. The lidded urns feature ovoid bodies rising on fluted pedestal stems, crowned with artichoke-form finials — a motif beloved in the Louis XVI and Directoire vocabularies. Flanking each urn, a pair of gilt brass swan-neck handles with foliate terminals provides both structural elegance and period authenticity. The centerpiece tazza presents a wide, shallow bowl elevated on a turned baluster stem, its interior glazed in a warm amber-orange that creates a luminous contrast against the exterior celadon ground. All three pieces rest upon cast brass bases cast in acanthus-leaf relief, a signature flourish of Empire ormolu workmanship. Hand-painted oval medallion panels — depicting romantic pastoral landscapes on the urns and a seascape on the tazza — are framed by fine gilt cartouche borders, applied with the precision of dedicated ceramic artisans at the Brass & Wood atelier in Egypt.

Dimensions & Details

The two lidded urn vases each measure 46 cm in height × 22 cm in width, providing commanding vertical presence suited to flanking a fireplace, doorway, or console table. The centerpiece tazza bowl measures 21 cm in height × 34 cm in width × 17 cm in depth, designed to anchor the arrangement as a focal centerpiece. Combined weight of the set is approximately 4 kg. Minimal assembly is required for the base attachments. The set is available in multiple brass-mount finishes to suit your interior palette.

Handcrafted in Egypt

At Brass & Wood, every piece in this garniture set is produced in our Egyptian atelier by craftsmen trained in classical European decorative traditions. The celadon glaze is applied by hand, the medallion scenes are individually painted, and the brass mounts are cast and finished to mirror the ormolu standards of 18th-century French manufactory work. This is not mass production — it is a deliberate, unhurried process of replication that honors the legacy of the great European porcelain houses. Each set is inspected individually before packaging in protective materials for safe delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in this vase set?

The bodies are crafted from fine ceramic finished in a celadon glaze with hand-painted medallion panels. All mounts, handles, bases, and finials are cast brass, finished in your chosen color (Gold, Antique Gold, or Silver). There is no wood component in this set.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — primarily attaching the brass base mounts to the ceramic stems. This is a straightforward process requiring no tools, and full instructions are included with each set.

Can this set be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on brass-mount finish (Gold, Antique Gold, Silver) and can accommodate custom orders for bespoke panel paintings or ground colors for larger commissions. Please contact our team to discuss your requirements.