Belle Époque Oval Decorative Wall Plate with Hand-Painted Rose Bouquet & Carved Leaf Frame

Design & Inspiration

Some decorative objects ask to be noticed from across a room. This oval wall plate — faithfully reproduced in the tradition of the Belle Époque decorative arts (1871–1914) — earns its place on the wall through the quiet drama of its composition: a tumbling cascade of cream, blush, and crimson roses rendered in the soft, painterly style that defined the Parisian salon aesthetic of the late 19th century. The oval format is deliberate, softening the geometry of any wall arrangement and drawing the eye inward to the floral scene at its centre.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The plate face is finished in ceramic with a hand-painted floral motif applied in the Victorian still-life tradition — lush, layered blooms set against a dusky violet-stone background that gives the composition depth and warmth. Surrounding the painted field, a narrow gilt ring in warm gold separates the art from the outer frame, functioning as both a visual breath and a sign of deliberate craftsmanship. The outer frame is formed from hand-finished resin carved in dense, overlapping acanthus leaves — a motif carried from Corinthian capitals through every major European decorative period, here rendered in a pale ivory-cream tone that keeps the overall palette light and refined. The finish on the leaf frame shows subtle tonal variation, evidence of hand-applied pigment rather than uniform machine colour.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 18 cm / Height: 25 cm
Set size: 1 Piece
Hanging mechanism: wall-mounted, no assembly required
Frame material: hand-finished carved resin
Centre: ceramic with hand-painted floral design
Inner ring: warm gilt finish
Available frame finish variants: Gold, Silver

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in the Brass & Wood decorative wall plate collection is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans working in the classical European tradition. The hand-painted ceramic centre and the individually finished resin frame reflect a commitment to the kind of close material attention that mass production cannot replicate. This plate ships fully assembled, ready to hang, and is packaged with protective materials appropriate to its fragile nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this plate made from?

The centre is ceramic with a hand-painted rose bouquet design. The outer frame is carved resin in an acanthus-leaf pattern, hand-finished in an ivory-cream tone. The inner ring is gilt-finished. Frame variants are available in Gold or Silver.

Is assembly required?

No assembly is required. The plate arrives fully assembled with a wall-hanging mechanism already in place.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options on frame finish and certain design elements. Contact our team directly to discuss bespoke requirements for this piece.