Art Deco Glass Shell Candy Dish on Brass Sphere Base

Design & Inspiration

There is a particular kind of object that earns its place on a table not by holding what it carries, but by what it is. This candy dish belongs to that rare company. The wide, wing-like glass bowl — its silhouette drawn from the fluid geometry of a shell — curves upward at each end as if caught mid-motion, while the hammered surface across its interior catches and scatters ambient light in a restless, shifting pattern. Beneath it, three polished brass spheres cluster at the neck of a four-legged brass base whose splayed, scrolled feet recall the controlled elegance of the Art Deco workshop at its most assured.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The bowl is blown and hand-hammered glass with a faint aqua tint — the kind of subtle color that reads as clarity in natural light and deepens to ice-blue under artificial warmth. The hammered texture is not decorative affectation; it stiffens the thin glass walls structurally while creating a surface that no two angles reveal the same way. The brass base is cast and hand-finished, the three spheres fitted precisely at the junction between bowl and stand, secured by a small decorative brass finial visible from above. The base legs are cast with a gentle outward sweep, giving the piece visual stability without adding visual weight. Every element is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans who work within both the metalsmithing and glassworking traditions.

Dimensions & Details

Weight: 4 kg. Dimensions: N/A — please contact us for exact measurements. The piece is supplied as a single unit requiring only minimal assembly (bowl placement onto base). Available in multiple brass finish variants to suit your interior palette.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Brass & Wood produces each piece to order from our Cairo atelier, where metal casting, glass shaping, and hand-finishing are carried out by craftsmen trained in classical European decorative traditions. The result is a candy dish that performs equally as a serving piece and as a permanent decorative object — one that looks as considered empty as it does filled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this candy dish made from?

The bowl is handcrafted blown and hammered glass with a light aqua tint. The base — including the sphere cluster, finial, and legs — is cast and hand-finished brass. No wood or other materials are used in this piece.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly only: the glass bowl sits onto the brass base and is secured by the central brass finial. No tools are required.

Can this be customized?

Yes. The brass finish is available in multiple color variants. Contact our team to discuss bespoke finish options or sizing adjustments for larger orders.