Specification ENTCAC1935 · SIMPLE
Specifications
| Dimensions | N/A |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4 kg |
| Materials | Solid Wood, Brass |
| Country of Origin | Egypt |
| Design Style | Rococo European Baroque |
| Ideal Placement | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Reception, Library |
| Delivery Time | 30-45 Days |
| Handcrafted | Yes — by Egyptian artisans |
| Customizable | Yes — contact us for custom orders |
Description
Design & Inspiration
Set a Napoleon III–style cobalt cachepot on a console table or sideboard and it immediately anchors the room — the deep navy ground draws the eye, and the warm antique gold of the cartouche frames provides the counterpoint that every dark surface needs. This is the decorative language of the Second Empire: opulent, self-assured, and unapologetically theatrical. Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of the grand Sèvres-influenced ceramic wares that adorned Parisian interiors between 1852 and 1870, this cachepot carries the visual grammar of an era that believed more was always more — and knew how to make it work.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The body is hand-formed ceramic with a deep cobalt glaze — the same saturated navy tone that made Sèvres porcelain the envy of European courts. Each face of the square-tapered form carries a gilded cartouche border executed in antique gold, its scrolling acanthus and lattice-work tracery pressed with precision. At the centre of every cartouche sits a hand-painted oval medallion depicting a full rose bouquet in blush, cream, and warm rose tones — the kind of restrained painterly detail that elevates a planter into a decorative object worth displaying year-round, with or without a plant inside. The interior is finished in matte black, and the raw terracotta lip at the rim is a deliberate artisanal signature — evidence that this was shaped by hand, not cast by machine.
Dimensions & Details
The square-tapered silhouette widens toward the top, a classic cachepot proportion that accommodates standard plant pots without obscuring the decoration. At 5 kg, the piece has the substantial weight of quality ceramic — it will not shift or tip easily. The raw rim detail at the top confirms the handcrafted process and adds tactile contrast to the high-gloss cobalt body. Each unit is individually finished, meaning slight variations in the hand-painted medallions are not imperfections — they are the mark of a piece made by human hands.
Handcrafted in Egypt
Every cachepot in the Brass & Wood collection is produced by skilled Egyptian artisans drawing on a ceramic tradition that stretches back millennia. The gilded cartouche work and hand-painted floral medallions are applied by hand in our Egyptian workshop, where each piece is inspected individually before leaving the studio. This is not factory production — it is craft production, done with the same attention to surface and detail that the original Second Empire decorative arts demanded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials is this cachepot made from?
The body is handcrafted ceramic with a deep cobalt glaze. The decorative cartouche borders are finished in antique gold, and the floral medallions are hand-painted on each face. The interior is matte black-glazed.
Is this suitable for live plants?
This cachepot is designed to hold a standard potted plant inside — the pot sits within the cachepot and can be removed for watering. It is not a direct-planting vessel and does not have drainage holes. For best preservation of the glaze and painted decoration, keep soil and water contact to the inner pot only.
Can this be customized?
Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on colorways and medallion motifs for orders of qualifying quantities. Please contact our team to discuss bespoke options for your project or interior.
