Baroque Crystal & Brass Pedestal Ashtray with Ornate Pierced Base

Design & Inspiration

Few objects command a room's attention quite like a piece that fuses the brilliance of cut crystal with the warm authority of polished brass. This Baroque-inspired pedestal ashtray draws from the grand European tradition of the 17th and 18th centuries — an era when even the most functional objects were elevated into works of art. The deeply engraved crystal bowl catches and scatters light across every surface it inhabits, while the pierced brass base — a riot of acanthus scrolls, floral rosettes, and foliate arabesques — grounds the composition with unmistakable visual weight. The result is an object that transcends its category: part decorative accent, part heirloom statement piece.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The bowl is crafted from high-clarity crystal, its surface alive with a dense all-over geometric and floral engraving pattern — sunburst medallions, diamond lattices, and delicate petal motifs that echo the finest Bohemian cut-glass traditions. A matching crystal saucer plate beneath it echoes the same engraved vocabulary with a scalloped, petal-shaped rim. The pedestal stem features a faceted crystal sphere — a hallmark of classical European glassware — that acts as a visual anchor between the transparent upper body and the brass base below. The base itself is cast brass, worked into an elaborate open-fretwork composition of scrolling acanthus leaves, shells, and classical foliate motifs, finished in a lustrous metal tone. Every element is handcrafted and assembled by skilled Egyptian artisans at the Brass & Wood atelier, drawing on generations of metalwork and glasswork expertise.

Dimensions & Details

This pedestal ashtray carries a total weight of 4 kg — a testament to the substantial quality of its crystal and brass components. Its solid, grounded presence ensures it will not be displaced by casual contact, making it as practical as it is decorative. The multi-part construction — bowl, saucer plate, crystal sphere stem, and cast brass base — allows for careful cleaning of each component individually. Available in multiple brass finish variants to suit your interior palette.

Handcrafted in Egypt

At Brass & Wood, we believe that luxury lies in the details that only human hands can achieve. Each pedestal ashtray is individually assembled in our Egyptian workshop, where craftsmen trained in classical European metalwork traditions carefully finish and align each brass casting and crystal component. Faithful to the spirit of Baroque European decorative arts, this piece brings the grandeur of a storied aesthetic tradition into the contemporary home — without compromise. It is equally at home as a functional smoking accessory on a reception side table or as a pure decorative object anchoring a display shelf or mantelpiece.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this ashtray made from?

The bowl and stem sphere are crafted from high-clarity engraved crystal. The base and connecting collar fittings are cast brass, available in Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold finishes.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the crystal sphere stem, saucer plate, bowl, and brass base are shipped as separate components and fit together easily without tools.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization in brass finish color. Please contact our team for bespoke orders or bulk inquiries.