Belle Époque Emerald Glass Tissue Box with Gilt Foliate Brass Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Set this piece on a dressing table or reception console and the room shifts register immediately. The deep emerald glass — pressed into a fine all-over diamond and floral lattice — absorbs and refracts light in equal measure, while the richly cast gilt-brass mounts wrap the body like jewelry. This is not a tissue box that hides in a corner; it is a deliberate statement of taste, drawing from the ornamental vocabulary of late 19th-century Parisian salon culture. The Belle Époque designers understood that even the most functional object deserved the full weight of decorative attention — and this piece faithfully reproduces that conviction.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is formed from deep emerald pressed glass, its surface animated by a raised diamond-and-floral lattice pattern that catches light at every angle. The gilt-brass framework is cast in separate sections — a scrolled foliate front mount centered with a bold ribbon-and-torch cartouche, corner posts terminating in acanthus-leaf capitals, and four claw-and-ball feet that lift the piece with aristocratic composure. The lid carries a central oval cartouche framed in cast gilt foliage, and the handles on each short end are modeled as naturalistic leafy branches — a hallmark of Belle Époque decorative metalwork. Every mount is finished by hand, the gilding polished to a warm, deep gold that complements rather than overpowers the emerald ground.

Dimensions & Details

Weight: 4 kg. Dimensions: N/A — please contact us for full dimensions. The piece accommodates a standard rectangular tissue box insert. Available in multiple brass finishes to suit different interior palettes.

Handcrafted in Egypt

This tissue box holder is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in the traditions of European decorative metalwork. Brass & Wood sources Romanian solid redwood where structural elements require it and applies the same rigorous quality standards across every decorative component. Each piece is inspected individually before dispatch, ensuring that what arrives is precisely what was designed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this made from?

The body panels are pressed emerald glass. The frame, mounts, handles, feet, and all decorative elements are cast and finished gilt brass. No wood is used in this piece.

Is assembly required?

No assembly is required. The piece arrives fully assembled and ready to place.

Can this be customized?

Yes. This piece is available in alternative brass finishes including Silver and Antique Gold. Contact Brass & Wood for customization options and lead times.