Rococo Hand-Painted Cobalt Ceramic Garniture Set with Brass Mounts – Floral Medallion Urns & Coupe

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative traditions rival the aristocratic grandeur of the European garniture — a matched set of lidded urns and an open coupe vessel arranged symmetrically to command a mantelpiece, console, or sideboard. This three-piece garniture draws its visual language from the golden age of Rococo and Victorian painted porcelain, evoking the celebrated manufactory pieces of Sèvres and Meissen that graced the palaces of 18th- and 19th-century Europe. The deep cobalt ground — a colour historically reserved for the most prestigious porcelain productions — creates a field of sovereign richness against which every gilded flourish and hand-painted scene glows with theatrical intensity.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each piece in this luxury handcrafted ceramic garniture is formed from fine ceramic and dressed in an elaborate three-layer decorative programme. The cobalt body receives first a ground firing, then an application of hand-painted acanthus scrollwork and turquoise rocaille reserves rendered in raised-enamel-style painting, and finally the signature oval medallions — each depicting a lush bouquet of roses and peonies in the manner of Dutch Old Master floral still-life, framed within a gilded cartouche. Brass mounts — cast and chased by hand — provide the structural drama: ornate foliate bracket feet elevate each piece from the surface, while swan-neck or scroll handles flank the urns at mid-body, and a barley-twist brass column rises beneath the coupe's wide bowl. A finial-topped domed lid completes each urn, the knop gilded to match the horizontal gold banding that punctuates the cobalt field at shoulder and foot.

Dimensions & Details

The set comprises two matched covered urns and one open coupe centrepiece. Each urn measures 30 cm wide × 23 cm deep × 74 cm tall, providing commanding vertical presence. The coupe, positioned at centre, offers a lower, wide-mouthed bowl profile that creates the classic symmetrical silhouette of the traditional garniture arrangement. Combined weight per urn is approximately 4 kg, lending the pieces a satisfying solidity. The brass hardware is finished to complement the chosen colour variant and will not tarnish under normal interior conditions.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Produced in Egypt by the skilled artisans of Brass & Wood, this garniture set honours a centuries-old decorative tradition through contemporary craftsmanship. Every medallion is painted by hand; every brass mount is individually cast, fitted, and polished. No two sets are identical — minor variations in brushstroke and gilding are the natural signature of genuine handcraft. Brass & Wood offers customisation in brass finish colour to suit your interior palette, ensuring this heirloom-quality garniture integrates seamlessly into classical, transitional, or maximalist interiors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in this garniture set?

The bodies are crafted from high-quality ceramic with hand-painted enamel-style decoration and gold-line banding. The mounts, feet, handles, and column are cast brass, available in multiple finish options including Gold, Antique Gold, and Silver.

Is any assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the brass base feet and handles may be secured upon unpacking. Full instructions are included. No specialist tools are needed.

Can the brass finish or ceramic colour be customised?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers the brass hardware in multiple finishes. Please contact our team before ordering if you require a bespoke combination of ceramic ground colour or altered medallion theme.