Rococo Revival Amber Resin Tissue Box with Gilt Brass Foliate Crown

Design & Inspiration

Set this piece on a dressing table, a reception console, or beside a salon armchair, and it immediately earns its place — not as a functional object alone, but as a small piece of decorative sculpture. The warm honey-amber body glows as light passes through it, while the encircling gilt brass foliate crown casts its own intricate shadow on the surface below. This is a tissue box that refuses to be hidden away.

The design draws from the Napoleon III Rococo Revival tradition (1852–1870), an era when French Second Empire interiors deliberately revived the curves and ornament of the Louis XV period but layered them with richer gilding, heavier mounts, and a distinctly theatrical confidence. The defining fingerprint here is that gilt brass acanthus-leaf crown — not a modest border, but a full sculptural surround that transforms a utilitarian object into a decorative accent worthy of the pieces around it. The central oval cartouche framed in cast brass scroll-work on the lid reinforces the period character: this is the language of the French mantelpiece garniture, translated into an everyday object.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is cast in amber-toned resin, shaped with embossed rosette and geometric panel motifs across all four faces and the lid — each one aligned with the period's love of surface enrichment. The amber depth varies subtly across the faces, giving the piece a sense of interior warmth that plain opaque materials cannot achieve. The gilt brass crown is separately crafted, its repeating acanthus and foliate units assembled along a continuous band that rings the base of the lid with pointed trefoil spacing between each unit — a detail visible in the profile views that rewards close examination. Four small brass feet lift the piece from the surface, a characteristic refinement that prevents visual heaviness at the base.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 15 cm / Depth: 13 cm / Height: 15 cm
Weight: 4 kg
Available in multiple brass finish variants. No assembly required. Handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans.

Handcrafted in Egypt

At Brass & Wood, every decorative object is produced by skilled Egyptian craftsmen who work in the tradition of European classical ornament. The combination of resin casting, hand-finishing, and individually fitted brass mounts means that each piece carries small marks of the hands that made it — no two are perfectly identical, which is precisely the point. This tissue box is produced in Cairo and ships worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this tissue box made from?

The body is cast amber-toned resin with embossed surface decoration. The ornamental crown mount and feet are gilt brass, hand-fitted and finished. No wood is used in this piece.

Is assembly required?

No assembly is required. The piece arrives ready to use — simply place it and insert your tissue roll through the top opening.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of the brass finish (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold and other options). Contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements.