Rococo Coral-Form Gilt Brass & Cut Glass Bonbonnière

LE 4,000.00

Design & Inspiration

Set it on a console table or at the heart of a dining arrangement and it commands attention without demanding it. The frame appears to have been caught mid-pour — molten gold frozen into coral branches, sea-foam, and organic nodules that grip the glass bowl from beneath. This is Rococo at its most honest: nature translated directly into ornament, with no geometric scaffolding to betray the hand that shaped it. Inspired by the French tradition of naturalistic gilt bronze work from the Louis XV period, this bonbonnière faithfully reproduces the spirit of the era's most playful decorative impulse.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is cast and hand-finished in brass with a rich gilt surface, built up through careful polishing to achieve the depth and warmth characteristic of fine ormolu work. Each coral branch, each porous nodule, each dripping tendril is formed and refined by hand — no two pieces are identical. The bowl itself is pressed and cut glass, its surface alive with star and floral motifs pressed into the base, catching light from every angle. The glass seats securely within the brass cradle, the organic form of the frame acting as both structure and decoration simultaneously.

Dimensions & Details

Diameter: 20 cm / Height: 4 cm
Weight: 4 kg
Materials: Hand-finished gilt brass frame, cut glass bowl
Country of Origin: Egypt

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece produced by Brass & Wood is shaped, finished, and inspected by hand in Egypt. The coral-form frame on this bonbonnière is the kind of work that cannot be rushed — each organic protrusion is individually smoothed and gilded, the result of a craft tradition that values patience over volume. This is the difference between a decorative object and a piece that holds its value across decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this bonbonnière made from?

The frame is cast gilt brass, hand-polished to a warm gold finish. The bowl is cut and pressed glass with decorative star and floral motifs on the interior base.