Napoleon III Rococo Revival Emerald Glass Tissue Box - Ornate Brass Cartouche Lid

LE 7,950.00

Design & Inspiration

Place this piece on a desk, a side table, or a console and watch it command the room. The deep forest-green of the pressed glass reads almost like malachite from a distance — the kind of object that stops a visitor mid-stride. Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of the Napoleon III Second Empire era (1852–1870), this tissue box draws from a period when French decorative arts reached a fever pitch of ornamental ambition, combining Rococo Revival exuberance with the industrial precision that the Second Empire uniquely made possible.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is formed from richly pigmented emerald pressed glass, its surface bearing the characteristic relief texture of period glasswork — panels of subtle pattern that catch the light differently depending on the angle. The brass mounts are cast and hand-finished: a grand cartouche medallion crowns the lid, framed by flowing acanthus and C-scroll relief work that is unmistakably Rococo in character. Scrolled foliate side handles and four ornate bracket feet complete the silhouette, lifting the box from the surface with a visual lightness that belies its 4 kg presence. Every brass element is handcrafted and finished to a warm gilt tone that contrasts deliberately with the cool depth of the green glass beneath.

Dimensions & Details

Weight: 4 kg. Dimensions: N/A. The piece is designed to accommodate a standard tissue box insert. Available in multiple brass finish variants — the brass color will be noted in your selected variant.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece from Brass & Wood is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in classical European ornamental traditions. The brass mounts are individually cast, chased, and assembled by hand — a process that ensures each box carries its own subtle character. This is not mass production; it is measured craft applied to a specific historical design language. When you order from Brass & Wood, you receive a piece that has been handled by skilled hands at every stage of its making.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this tissue box made from?

The body is emerald pressed glass and the decorative mounts, lid cartouche, handles, and feet are cast and hand-finished brass. No wood is used in this piece.