Rococo Blue Floral Ceramic Ashtray on Ornate Metal Pedestal Stand

Design & Inspiration

This exquisite handcrafted ceramic ashtray draws its spirit from the golden age of European Rococo and the enduring romance of chinoiserie — that celebrated 18th-century tradition of decorating fine ceramics with sweeping blue floral motifs on ivory grounds. The rectangular basin, with its gently flared rims and softly scalloped corners, sits like a porcelain painting elevated above a richly cast metal pedestal of scrolling acanthus leaves and Baroque flourishes. Together, the two elements create a dialogue between the delicate and the grand, the painted surface and the sculpted base.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The ceramic body is finished in a warm ivory glaze, hand-decorated with cascading peonies, garden blossoms, and trailing botanical vines rendered in deep cobalt blue — each brushstroke echoing the vocabulary of Delftware and early Meissen porcelain. The gilded rim traces the vessel's edge with a precise line of metallic gold, anchoring the blue-and-white palette in warmth. The pedestal is cast from high-quality metal alloy, its surface densely engraved with scrollwork, foliate cartouches, and raised floral rosettes — then finished in your choice of metallic tone. The two elements are assembled together with minimal effort, creating a unified luxury object of remarkable visual weight.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing a substantial 4 kg, this decorative ashtray is designed to command presence on a surface rather than recede into it. The pedestal's broad, stable footing ensures secure placement even in high-traffic reception areas or formal living rooms. The interior of the ceramic basin features ashtray indentations along its rim, maintaining its functional purpose while never compromising its decorative ambition. A central gilded medallion — a raised boss of floral relief — anchors the composition from within.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece from Brass & Wood is conceived and produced in Egypt by artisans trained in the European classical tradition. The ceramic decoration is applied by hand, and the metal pedestal is individually cast and finished — meaning no two pieces are perfectly identical. This is the essence of true handcrafted luxury: the trace of the maker's hand in every curve and brushstroke. Available in multiple metallic finishes to suit your interior palette, and customizable on request to match specific décor requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this ashtray made from?

The basin is crafted from high-fired ceramic with a hand-applied cobalt blue floral decoration and gilded rim. The pedestal base is made from cast metal alloy, finished in your selected metallic color option.

Is assembly required?

Only minimal assembly is required — the ceramic basin simply rests on and attaches to the metal pedestal. No tools are needed.

Can this piece be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including choice of metallic finish for the pedestal (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold). For bespoke requests, please contact our team directly.