Rococo Crystal & Brass Ashtray with Pierced Scrollwork Footed Base

Design & Inspiration

Drawing directly from the exuberant vocabulary of 18th-century Rococo, this crystal and brass ashtray captures the essence of an era that celebrated opulence as an art form. The Rococo movement — born in the salons of Louis XV's France — favored sinuous curves, gilded surfaces, and an almost theatrical sense of decorative excess. This piece distills those values into a functional object of genuine distinction: a faceted crystal bowl that refracts light like a prism, elevated on a pierced brass base alive with scrollwork acanthus volutes and cabriole-inspired feet. It is the kind of object that quietly commands attention on a side table or reception desk without saying a single word.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The bowl is formed from brilliantly clear crystal glass, its exterior walls cut with precise vertical ribbing and its rim defined by a delicate sawtooth border — hallmarks of fine European crystal craftsmanship. A matching crystal lid, crowned with a handcrafted brass rosette finial featuring sunburst petal detailing, rests seamlessly on the bowl to maintain a composed, closed silhouette when not in use. The base is cast brass, intricately pierced and hand-finished to reveal deep scrollwork motifs — a composition of C-scrolls, foliate curves, and cartouche forms drawn from authentic Rococo ornamental grammar. The entire brass component is finished to your chosen metal tone, ensuring coherence with your interior palette.

Dimensions & Details

This handcrafted accent piece weighs 4 kg, reflecting the substantive quality of its crystal and brass construction. The visual weight of the piece is balanced — the generous crystal bowl sits in confident proportion above the open, airy brass base, creating a sense of lightness despite the piece's evident luxury. The sawtooth crystal rim, visible from above, creates a starburst halo effect that makes the piece as beautiful closed as it is in use. Available in multiple brass finish variants to complement a range of interior schemes.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in the Brass & Wood collection is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans who carry forward generations of metalworking and glassworking tradition. The brass base is individually cast, pierced, and polished by hand — no two pieces are perfectly identical, which is the mark of true artisanal manufacture. At Brass & Wood, we believe that luxury is not merely a matter of materials but of the human hours, skill, and intention invested in every object we produce. This ashtray is not simply a functional item — it is a considered object, worthy of the spaces it inhabits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this ashtray made from?

The bowl and lid are made from high-clarity crystal glass with precision-cut ribbing and sawtooth detailing. The base and lid finial are handcrafted brass, available in multiple finish options including Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold.

Is assembly required?

Only minimal assembly is required — the crystal bowl simply rests on the brass base, and the lid sits on the bowl. No tools are needed.

Can this piece be customized?

Yes. The brass finish can be selected from our available color variants. For bespoke customization requests, please contact the Brass & Wood team directly.