Rococo Decorative Boxes
ROCOCO STYLE
Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.
The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.
When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.
The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.
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Style: Rococo
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courts...
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18th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Scandinavian silver marriage box, love birds, 18th century
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful antique Scandinavian or Dutch silver marriage box.
It is crafted in sterling silver, late 18th century and is designed as a hinged, shaped...
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18th Century Scandinavian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Vintage Rococo Style Paint Decorated Resin Table Box or Planter
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Rococo style large resin composite table box, c. mid 20th century.
Gorgeous paint decorated, lidded box with high relief detail of charming rabbits and fluid leaf foliage. I...
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Mid-20th Century Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Composition
Venetian papier mâché box
Located in Brescia, IT
Venice, papier mâchè box, early 19th century
decorated with watercolor prints having the theme of board games.
6.6 cm height x 12.2 (diameter)
In particular:
the cover feature...
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1820s Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Charming small Chest in Alder Root in Swedish Rococo from 1760s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming small Chest in Alder Root and elm. Made in ”Mälardalen” in Sweden during Swedish Rococo in the 1760s. The inside in painted wood with a drawer on the side. Perfect for jewel...
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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Snuff Box hand engraving, black “niello” type Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuff Box rectangular in 925/1000 sterling silver with fine hand engraving, black fired enameled “niello” type, in early 19th century “Rococo” style. Snuff Box measurements cm. 4.5 x...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Spaniard Silver Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Spaniard Silver Box. It depicts a hinged lid rectangular box adorned with a delicate repousse pattern of acanthus leaves and flowers in the front, back and sides of it. A m...
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20th Century Spanish Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Black Wood Box hand painted with a gold gilt and carved
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a very unique black wooden box with gold hand painted gilt.
The wood is thick in the structure is carved beautifully it’s feels like your holding a box for the crown jewels. ...
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20th Century Unknown Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chateau De Tuileries Porcelain Rectangular Casket
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Chateau de Tuileries hand painted porcelain rectangular casket box. It depicts a pastoral scene of a young couple and their chaperone over it’s hinged lid. The scene is fra...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Le Tallec Heart Shape Box Hand-Painted with a Colorful Arabesque Decoration
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this charming Le Tallec porcelain heart shaped box. It is painted with flowers and an arabesque colorful decoration. The colors of this box are so eye catching wi...
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1930s French Vintage Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Sterling Silver Continental Pill or Patch Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful late 19th century sterling patch or pill box in the 17th/18th century style. The box is designed as an oval with a repousse lid depicting a farm yard vignette detailed with farm buildings, chickens and family life. The reverse is a simple polished sterling oval that has been hallmarked and bears the export mark "Germany". The box is in overall very good condition; the clasp is tight and no heavy wear is present. This silver piece would make an outstanding ring presentation box...
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Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning specimen of agate distinguishes this diminutive French sewing nécessaire. The segments of beautiful hard stone are perfectly complemented ...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Gold
Herend Porcelain Reticulated Potpourri / Bombonniere Lidded Box
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Herend Porcelain reticulated round lidded potpourri bombonniere box. It is hand painted with colorful flowers and pink ribbons scrolls. Its lid and bowl borders are gilded....
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20th Century Hungarian Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Large Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and KPM Porcelain Decorative Casket
Located in London, GB
Large Rococo style gilt bronze and porcelain decorative casket.
German, late 19th Century
Measures: height 37cm, width 37cm, depth 27cm
Open: hei...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Domed Painted Decoupage Wooden Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century antique domed painted Italian decoupage chest/box. Outdoor scenes with characters throughout on red background.
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rococo Ceramic Sevres Chest
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rococo ceramic sevres chest
hand painted signed Rochette
perfect condition 19th century
circa 1870.
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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Lidded Box in Hand Painted Porcelain with Flowers and Gold Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique lidded box in hand painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration on a purple background.
Sevres style, early 20th century.
Measures:...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Inlaid Box by Alphonse Giroux & Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular box in ebony veneer inlaid with star patterns, all sides and the cover adorned with finely openwork and chiseled hinges in gilded bronze set with hard stone cabochons, si...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ebony
White Round Sèvres Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
White round Sèvres box
rococo style perfect condition
origin France, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Sedan Chair Miniature Table Top Display Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century sedan chair miniature table top display cabinet
Charming custom made and hand painted miniature table top ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Sevres Ceramica chest Rococo style 19th century 1870 hand painted
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres Ceramica chest
Rococo style
19th century 1870
hand painted
origin France
Perfect unrestored condition
natural wear.
The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the most impo...
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1870s French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Musicians of Jacob Petit Scenes from Parisian Life, 19th Century
By Jacob Petit
Located in Paris, FR
This is an exquisite and happy subject, the hand painted porcelain realized by the master is signed with his well-known blue initials "J.P." was his monogram mark.
From 1834, Jacob ...
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1840s French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Painted Dual Lidded Rococo Box Relief Decoration Brass Mountings, 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous Dual Lidded Rococo Box with Multicolored Paintings and Decorations of Relief Type.
The box is edged by brass mountings.
height: 6.0 cm (= 2.36 inches)
width:...
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1750s German Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Carved Golden Rococo Wood Chest, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
18th century chest. Carved and gilded wood.
18th century vault with a still Baroque structure, with a wavy profile, with bulges in elevation, but already decorated with Rococo detail...
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18th Century European Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Italian Arte Povera Box, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The papier mâché box depicting a landscape scene on a white ground with red trim on all sides.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Rococo Chinoiserie Box, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Rococo chinoiserie box with red interior, circa 1750, Origin: Sweden.
Original blue paint under the later chinoiserie paint. Many pieces were redecorated with chinoiserie ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paint
Antique Capo di Monte Oval Casket
Located in Montreal, QC
This box is an unusually large and decorative example of the work of this factory. Both highly ornamental and functional, it is ideal for dressing table or more formal settings. The ...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Arte Povera Box, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The round box with white ground and decals painted through out.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Large Capo di Monte Rectangular Casket
Located in Montreal, QC
This box is an unusually large and decorative example of the work of this factory. It is the largest and best quality box of this type that we have ever offered. Both highly ornament...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very beautiful Rococo pewter tea caddy with lion on the lid.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Rococo decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative boxes, popular names associated with this style include Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Chateau des Tuileries , Franco Salimbeni, and Herend. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $210 and tops out at $23,000 while the average work can sell for $1,440.
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