Napoleon III Rococo Revival Ceramic Jardinière with Gilt Brass Mounts & Floral Cartouche

Design & Inspiration

Place this jardinière in a room and it changes the room's centre of gravity. The ivory-glazed ceramic body, swelling with generous proportions, is cinched at top and base by gleaming gilt brass mounts that catch the light the way a chandelier does — in flashes and warmth. Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of Napoleon III Rococo Revival, this is the kind of piece that occupied the salons of Second Empire Paris, where abundance in ornament was understood not as excess but as hospitality made visible.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The ceramic body is finished in a warm ivory glaze, hand-painted at the centre with a richly layered floral bouquet — roses, peonies, and scattered wildflowers rendered in violet, blush, and cobalt. Surrounding the painted panel, gilded acanthus scrollwork traces C-curves across the body in liquid gold, framing the florals within a vocabulary borrowed directly from mid-19th century Sèvres-inspired decorative ware. The gilt brass mounts are cast and chased: the collar rim embossed with repeating foliate relief, the acanthus-leaf handles sweeping upward in a naturalistic arc with a secondary curl at the tip, the four-footed pedestal base raised on scrolled claw feet with further leaf-cast detailing. This is two crafts — ceramics and metalwork — resolved into a single coherent object.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 55 cm | Depth: 45 cm | Height: 50 cm | Weight: 5.0 kg. At this scale, the jardinière functions equally well as a statement planter for a live orchid or trailing ivy, or as a purely decorative object requiring no planting at all — its surface holds the eye long enough that what goes inside it is almost beside the point.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Produced in Egypt by Brass & Wood's artisans, who work in a tradition that joins European decorative vocabulary with Egyptian precision in metalwork. The brass mounts are cast individually, hand-finished, and fitted to the ceramic body. The painted floral panel is applied by hand, with no two pieces entirely identical. This is a replica that earns its place among serious decorative objects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this jardinière made from?

The body is handcrafted ceramic with an ivory glaze and hand-painted floral decoration. All mounts — the collar, the handles, and the footed base — are cast gilt brass, hand-finished to a polished gold tone.

Is this suitable for live plants?

Yes, though we recommend placing a waterproof inner liner or pot inside to protect the ceramic body and base mounts from prolonged moisture exposure. It is equally effective as a purely decorative object.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options on brass finish tone and, upon request, variations in the painted floral motif. Contact our team to discuss your requirements before placing an order.