Chinoiserie Blue & White Floral Porcelain Candlestick with Ornate Brass Base

Design & Inspiration

There is a timeless romance in the marriage of Eastern artistry and European refinement — and nowhere is this alliance more elegantly expressed than in the Chinoiserie tradition. This handcrafted porcelain candlestick captures the very essence of that cultural dialogue: a sinuous, baluster-shaped body enveloped in sweeping cobalt-blue floral motifs — magnolias, cherry blossoms, and trailing foliage rendered with the practiced hand of a fine porcelain painter — all set upon a richly cast ornate brass base that anchors the piece with unmistakable European grandeur. The result is a decorative object that feels simultaneously timeless and alive, as at home on a Baroque console as it is on a contemporary sideboard.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body of this candlestick is fashioned from fine-fired porcelain, glazed to a luminous white ground that allows the hand-painted cobalt-blue botanical compositions to radiate with depth and clarity. The baluster silhouette — widening at the collar, narrowing at the waist, and swelling again at the base — is a form that traces its lineage directly to 17th-century Delftware and Chinese export porcelain, here faithfully reproduced with meticulous attention to proportion. The candle cup at the crown is finished with a gilded brass fitting, adorned with a cast petal collar that echoes the floral vocabulary of the painted surface. Below, the footed brass base is cast in intricate scrollwork and acanthus relief — a masterwork of the metalsmith's craft — finished in a warm metallic tone that harmonizes with the gilded crown.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this single-arm candlestick has a satisfying physical presence that conveys quality and substance at first touch. The combination of porcelain mass and brass casting creates a piece of considerable visual weight — ideal for use as a centrepiece on a dining table, a mantelpiece accent, or a statement piece in a formal hallway or reception salon. Available in multiple brass finish variants to suit your interior palette.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in the Brass & Wood collection is produced in Egypt by skilled artisans who bring generations of craft tradition to each object. The porcelain body is hand-painted by trained decorators working in the chinoiserie blue-and-white tradition, while the brass base and fittings are individually cast and hand-finished. No two pieces are precisely identical — a hallmark of genuine handcraft. From Cairo's workshops to your home, this candlestick carries with it the dedication and passion of the hands that shaped it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this candlestick made from?

The body is crafted from fine-fired glazed porcelain with hand-painted cobalt-blue floral decoration. The base and candle cup fitting are cast brass, hand-finished in your chosen metallic tone. The piece weighs 4 kg.

Is assembly required?

No assembly is required. This candlestick arrives fully assembled and ready to display, carefully packaged to protect the porcelain during transit.

Can this candlestick be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including alternative brass finish colors (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold). Please contact our team for bespoke requests including custom floral colorways or sizing adjustments.