Rococo Blue Floral Porcelain Lidded Bonbonnière with Gilt Brass Stand

Design & Inspiration

Place this piece on a dining table and it immediately claims the room. The deep indigo florals — peonies, chrysanthemums, trailing vines — cover every surface of the porcelain body in the tradition of 18th-century blue-and-white ware, the kind that European aristocrats once collected obsessively from the Far East. The gilt brass stand elevates it, literally and figuratively, turning a decorative vessel into a centrepiece with genuine visual authority.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is crafted from fine porcelain, hand-painted with cobalt blue botanical motifs on a warm ivory ground. The scalloped rim where lid meets bowl echoes the shaped edges favored in French faïence and Meissen services of the Rococo period. The lid is crowned by a cast brass butterfly finial — a naturalistic touch drawn from the 18th-century European love of garden symbolism. The stand is cast brass, heavily worked: scrolled acanthus handles sweep outward from the body, and the four-footed base features reticulated panels and Rococo foliate relief. The entire metal framework is finished in polished gilt, unifying the warmth of the brass with the ivory and cobalt of the porcelain above.

Dimensions & Details

The piece is a single complete unit — lidded bowl, handles, and stand — requiring no assembly. At 4 kg, the weight reflects the quality of both the porcelain body and the substantial brass mount. The generous bowl proportions make it suited for use as a bonbonnière, a centerpiece fruit bowl, or purely as a decorative object. Available in multiple brass finish variants to suit your interior palette.

Handcrafted in Egypt

This bonbonnière is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans working in the tradition of European decorative arts. Each piece receives individual attention: the porcelain painting, the brass casting, and the assembly of stand to bowl are each executed by skilled hands. No two pieces are entirely identical, which is the hallmark — and the value — of genuine handcraft. Custom brass finish options are available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this bonbonnière made from?

The bowl and lid are fine porcelain, hand-painted with cobalt blue floral motifs. The stand, handles, and butterfly finial are cast brass with a polished gilt finish. No wood is used in this piece.

Is assembly required?

No. The bonbonnière arrives fully assembled — stand, bowl, and lid are ready to display immediately.

Can the brass finish be customized?

Yes. This piece is available in multiple brass finish variants including Gold, Antique Gold, and Silver. Select your preferred finish from the product options, or contact Brass & Wood for bespoke requests.