Rococo Crystal & Brass Vase and Centerpiece 3-Piece Garniture Set with Dragon Handles

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative ensembles command a room with the same effortless authority as a complete garniture set — and this three-piece Rococo composition in cut crystal and gilded brass is a masterful interpretation of the grandeur that defined the courts of eighteenth-century France. Inspired by the celebrated mounted crystal garnitures produced for the palaces of Versailles and Schönbrunn, this set unites two soaring trumpet-form vases with a broad, shallow centerpiece bowl, each piece harmonized through shared proportions, matching ornamental brass mounts, and the same brilliantly faceted crystal body. Together they create a tableau of light and symmetry that transforms any mantelpiece, console table, or formal dining sideboard into a focal point of distinction.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each piece in this garniture is constructed from hand-cut crystal, its surface alive with deeply incised geometric and foliate patterns — medallion rosettes, crosshatched diamonds, and vertical panel motifs that catch and scatter light with prismatic intensity. The brass mounts, cast and hand-finished to a warm golden tone, are the true jewels of the composition. The trumpet vases feature sinuous dragon-form handles — a Rococo conceit drawn from the European fascination with chinoiserie — their scaled bodies arching gracefully from the flared rim collar to the base junction. A continuous foliate frieze runs along the gilded rim collar, while the vase necks are encircled by acanthus-leaf appliqués. The centerpiece bowl carries the same dragon handles in a more horizontal register, its wide rim bordered by a cast brass garland of overlapping acanthus leaves. All three pieces rest on matching four-footed ormolu bases, each foot emerging from a bold rocaille scroll, the aprons pierced and chased with asymmetrical Rococo foliation — the unmistakable vocabulary of Louis XV decorative art. The ribbed, melon-form crystal stem rising from each base adds a final note of structural elegance.

Dimensions & Details

The two vases each measure 46 cm in height and 22 cm in width, providing commanding vertical presence. The centerpiece bowl, lower and wider in proportion, anchors the arrangement at the center. Each piece weighs approximately 4 kg, lending a satisfying physical solidity. The set is delivered as three individual pieces requiring only minimal assembly — the crystal body sets onto the brass base and stem without tools.

Handcrafted in Egypt

This garniture set is produced in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans who draw on generations of expertise in classical European decorative arts. The brass elements are individually cast, hand-filed, and finished to achieve the crisp detail that mass production cannot replicate. The crystal bodies are cut and polished by hand, each facet inspected for clarity and precision. As a handcrafted product, minor variations between pieces are a natural expression of the artisanal process — a mark of authenticity rather than imperfection. Customization of the brass finish is available upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in this garniture set?

The set is crafted from hand-cut crystal bodies combined with cast brass mounts and bases. No wood is used in this product. The brass is finished in your chosen tone — Gold, Antique Gold, or Silver — to suit your interior palette.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required. The crystal body of each piece rests on its brass stem and base. No tools are needed, and the process takes only a few minutes per piece.

Can the brass finish be customized?

Yes. This garniture is available in Gold, Antique Gold, and Silver brass finishes. For bespoke finish requests or alternative configurations, please contact our team at Brass & Wood directly.