Louis XVI Cut Crystal Bonbonnière with Gilt Floral Brass Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Place this bonbonnière on a console table or a formal dining sideboard and the room shifts — the crystal catches every angle of light and throws it back in soft prismatic arcs, while the gilt brass mounts glow with the warm authority of a Versailles salon. This piece draws from the design vocabulary of the Louis XVI / Neoclassical period (1760–1800), when French court craftsmen began disciplining the exuberance of Rococo into something more measured and symmetrical. The result was objects of refined ceremony — lidded crystal vessels dressed in precise ormolu mounts — that communicated taste without shouting it.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body and domed lid are formed from cut crystal, its surface worked with a fine diamond-point pattern that multiplies light across every facet. A solid spire finial crowns the lid — practical as a grip, elegant as a silhouette. The gilt brass mounts are cast and finished by hand: a continuous band of laurel-leaf gilding encircles the rim of the bowl, while three-dimensional floral swag drops — rendered with botanical precision — cascade from the mount band around the crystal body. The square base is cast brass, its stepped profile ornamented with corner rosettes and a low-relief acanthus frieze, raised on four small bracket feet. Every joint between metal and crystal is fitted cleanly, with no filler or adhesive visible — the mark of disciplined metalwork.

Dimensions & Details

Weight: 4 kg. Dimensions: N/A — please contact us for exact measurements. The bonbonnière is designed as a single complete piece (lid and base included). Available in multiple brass finish variants.

Handcrafted in Egypt

This bonbonnière is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans trained in classical European decorative traditions. The cut crystal is worked by hand, and the brass mounts are individually cast, finished, and fitted — not stamped or machine-produced. Each piece carries the subtle variations of hand manufacture that distinguish it from mass production. Brass & Wood's workshop brings together centuries of European design knowledge and the hands-on precision of Egyptian craft heritage to produce decorative objects worthy of the rooms they inhabit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this bonbonnière made from?

The body and lid are cut crystal; the mounts, rim band, and base are cast brass with a gilt finish. No wood is used in this piece.

Is the lid removable?

Yes — the domed crystal lid lifts off completely, as shown in the product images. The bonbonnière can be used as an open decorative bowl or as a closed lidded vessel for confectionery or small decorative items.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of the brass finish (gold, antique gold, silver, and other options). Contact our team to discuss specific requirements before placing your order.