Baroque Lidded Crystal Urn Vase with Ornate Brass Scrollwork Frame

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects command a room the way a monumental covered urn does. This Baroque-inspired lidded crystal urn vase draws on the grandeur of 17th- and 18th-century European court decorative arts — an era when gilded bronze mounts were lavished upon the finest Bohemian and Venetian crystal to produce objects that were as much sculpture as vessel. Standing 64 cm tall, the piece radiates the visual weight and ceremonial authority of the Baroque period: symmetrical yet theatrical, structured yet abundantly adorned.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The deep ruby-red crystal body is vertically ribbed, a classical technique that amplifies the refraction of light across the surface, creating a living, shifting warmth as illumination moves through the room. The crystal is enclosed within a masterfully cast brass framework finished in a rich gilded tone. Sweeping acanthus-leaf scrollwork handles rise from the shoulder, curling outward and upward in the exuberant Rococo manner. Gilt floral swag garlands — festoons of cast flowers and foliage — drape across the upper body in the finest ormolu tradition, each element individually detailed. The pedestal base is a tiered, fully articulated plinth: a domed foot ring wreathed in high-relief botanical carvings supports a broad circular platform with engraved frieze panels, raised on four small bracket feet. The finial lid is crowned by a pineapple form — a symbol of hospitality and luxury since the Baroque era.

Dimensions & Details

This statement piece measures 64 cm in height × 36 cm in width × 22 cm in depth, making it an ideal grand centerpiece for a console table, a reception sideboard, or a formal mantelpiece. The proportions are deliberately commanding: the tall, narrow waist flowing into the broad-shouldered urn body creates the classic amphora silhouette beloved of Neoclassical and Baroque decorators alike. Weight: 4 kg.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in the Brass & Wood collection is produced by skilled Egyptian artisans who combine generations of metalworking heritage with faithful adherence to European period design vocabularies. The brass components are individually cast, hand-finished, and assembled around the crystal body — a process that requires precision, patience, and an intimate knowledge of historical ornamental forms. This is not a mass-produced ornament; it is a handcrafted luxury object made to endure, to be admired, and to be passed down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this vase made from?

The body is deep ruby-colored crystal with a vertically ribbed surface. The surrounding framework, handles, swag mounts, and base are cast brass with a gilded finish, available in Gold, Silver, or Antique Gold variants.

Is any assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the lid, base, and body are packaged separately for safe shipping and come together easily without tools.

Can this piece be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including brass finish color. Please contact us before placing your order to discuss your requirements.