Louis XV Rococo Lidded Urn Vase with Scrolled Brass Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Place this lidded urn on a console, mantelpiece, or side table and the room immediately acquires a focal point of French decorative authority. The swelling turquoise body, ribbed like a classical column drum, rises from an elaborately cast brass base and is embraced on each side by wildly scrolling acanthus arms — the kind of ornament that defined the most theatrical interiors of the Louis XV period. A swag of cast brass garland loops across the shoulder of the vase, and the whole composition is crowned by a pine-cone finial sitting atop a domed, reeded lid. This is not a piece that sits quietly; it anchors a room.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body of the urn is formed in turquoise-glazed ceramic with vertical fluting — a surface treatment that catches light differently at every angle and gives the piece its quiet depth between the brasswork. The mounts are cast brass, finished in the gold colorway shown, rendered in the Rococo vocabulary of C-scrolls, acanthus leaves, pendant flower garlands, and a rope-twist base gallery. Each element is individually cast and assembled by hand, faithfully reproducing the tradition of French eighteenth-century ormolu-mounted porcelain — the kind produced at Sèvres for the most discerning patrons of the era. The base is a layered architectural platform of foliate cast brass, giving the piece genuine visual weight and stability.

Dimensions & Details

Weight: 4 kg. Dimensions: N/A — please contact us for exact measurements. Available in multiple brass finish variants; the ceramic body remains turquoise across all options.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece bearing the Brass & Wood name is produced in Egypt by craftsmen trained in the classical European decorative tradition. The brass mounts are hand-cast, hand-finished, and hand-assembled onto the ceramic body — a process that ensures no two pieces are entirely identical. This is the point of pride: faithful reproduction of timeless Rococo ornament, made with the care that the original eighteenth-century workshops demanded. Brass & Wood ships worldwide with full protective packaging appropriate to the fragile nature of this piece.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this vase made from?

The body is turquoise-glazed ceramic with vertical fluting. The mounts, arms, base, lid collar, and finial are all cast brass, available in Gold, Antique Gold, or Silver finish. Combined weight is 4 kg.

Is assembly required?

No assembly is required. The piece arrives fully assembled and ready to display, packed with protective materials suited to its fragile ceramic and brass construction.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including alternative brass finishes. Contact our team before placing your order to discuss available options.