The shape you find in an old garden, brought inside and put on a shelf.
Brandon is a decorative urn cast in magnesia, with a ribbed body that narrows into a lidded top finished with a turned finial. The surface is painted in a textured distressed white, chipped back in places so it looks like something that has stood somewhere for a long while. Sold individually, so you can buy one or build a group.
This is the small size, 48cm tall on a 16cm by 16cm base, weighing around 2.7kg. That height gives real presence on a mantel, a console or an entry table without needing the floor space of a full garden urn. It also works standing on a hearth or at the end of a sideboard. If you are building a shelf, it sits well with our other sculptures and statues.
Why we love it
◆Height on a small base, 48cm tall from a footprint of just 16cm square, so it adds a vertical line where a shelf has none.
◆Ribbed body and finial lid, the fluting catches light down the sides and the finial finishes the shape properly.
◆Magnesia, not plastic, it has the density and cool feel of a cast stone piece, at 2.7kg it stays where you put it.
◆Sold individually, so a single urn can sit alone, or you can collect a few at different heights.
Dimensions & Details
Height
48cm
Width
16cm
Depth
16cm
Weight
Approx. 2.7kg
Materials
Magnesia
Finish
Textured distressed white with intentional chipping
Design
Ribbed body with a lid and finial top. Sold individually
Style
French provincial, country farmhouse
Suitable for
Indoors, or a fully covered verandah. Magnesia is porous, so keep it out of rain, frost and sprinklers
How to style it
An urn is a shape, so give it something plainer to stand against.
Set it at one end of a mantel with a stack of books at the other, leaving the middle open.
Group it with the larger sizes for a run of three heights on a console or sideboard.
Stand it on the hearth beside a fireplace where the vertical line balances the opening.
Keep the surrounds quiet, a dried branch or a linen runner is enough. Anything busier fights the ribbing.
Stylist's TipTurn the urn slowly and stop where the chipping looks best from your usual seat. Each one is finished by hand, so there is always a front, you just have to find it.
Care & Keeping
Dust with a dry soft cloth or a soft brush, working along the ribbing rather than across it. Wipe with a barely damp cloth if it needs more, then dry it. Magnesia is porous and the finish is a paint, so avoid soaking it, and skip solvents, bleach and abrasive pads. Lift it by the body rather than the finial, and set it down on felt pads if the surface underneath is polished timber.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this sold as one urn or a set?
One urn. This listing is the small size, 48cm high. The other sizes are listed separately if you would like to group them.
What is magnesia?
A cast composite that behaves much like stone, cool to the touch and solid in the hand, but noticeably lighter than concrete. It is what gives this urn its weight and its finish.
Does the lid come off?
The urn is designed as a decorative piece with a finial lid on top rather than as a storage vessel, so treat it as a sculptural object rather than a container.
Can it live outside in the garden?
Only under full cover. Magnesia is porous and this one is painted, so rain, frost and sprinkler spray will get into the surface and lift the finish. A protected verandah or a covered entry is fine, an open garden bed is not.
Is the chipped look a fault?
No, it is the finish. The white is applied with texture and then knocked back deliberately so the piece reads as aged. Every urn is chipped in different places.
Because Brandon is hand-finished, slight variations in the distressing, chipping and surface texture are natural and add to the character of each piece. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
AUSTRALIA & NZ Australia Post Standard (2-8 business days) free if order is $100 or above (selected metro areas). Check your postcode.
Please refer to our shipping page for more information WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Express Shipping (8-15 business days).
RETURNS We expect you’ll love your purchases. On the off chance you don’t, we’re pleased to offer a refund or exchange.
We offer Returns on full-priced undamaged items within 100 days of purchase.
For more details visit our Returns page
PAYMENT METHODS
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Brandon French Provincial Decorative Urn, Distressed White 48cmSale price$90.40Regular price$113.00
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100-Day Money Back Guarantee◆Free Replacement If It Arrives Damaged◆Shipped From Sydney◆Delivery Insured Free◆Rated 4.98 by 4,566 Customers◆
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Got Questions?
We've got answers
What happens if my piece arrives damaged?
Every order is packed with care and insurance cover, but if anything arrives damaged, send us a photo as soon as possible and we'll arrange a replacement. No need to return the damaged piece.
Will my piece look exactly like the photos?
Very close, but expect small variations. Patina depth, paint distress and metal ageing will differ slightly from unit to unit.
Where do you ship from and how long does delivery take?
All Château Living orders ship from our Bribie Island warehouse in Queensland. Standard delivery is 3-7 business days, with tracking sent to your inbox the moment your order leaves us.
What if it doesn't suit my space when it arrives?
You're covered by our 100-Day Money Back Guarantee. If a piece doesn't suit your space, return it within 100 days of delivery for a full refund. We want every Château piece to feel like it was made for your home.
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