Rococo Porcelain
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
Figure: Running Girl, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1756
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Small figure of a young woman wearing a puce-sprigged white skirt, lifted slightly with her left hand, pale pink jacket with typical Bow opaque blue collar and cuffs.
We've called...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Bucolic Festival Figurines Cherubs Couple Musicians Acier, C 59, 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning tall figurine group: the bucolic festival (seven figurines)
MEASURES:
height: 14.56 inches
diameter of base: 7.87 inches
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
model number C 59 / former's number 163 / painter's number 4
FIRST QUALITY
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1870
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
MODELLED BY:
MICHEL VICTOR ACIER (1736-1799)
The sculptor was born at Versailles / France. He had studied Art of Sculpture in Paris and was appointed as sculptor of Meissen Porcelain Manufactory then (1762). Acier created many models generally in style of Rococo and specially in Watteau style. Finally, the sculptor became Model Master of the Saxon King in year 1780, moving to Dresden then. - MODEL C 59 CREATED CIRCA 1768 - 70.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
THE BUCOLIC FESTIVAL, CONSISTING OF SEVEN FIGURINES
° there is a young female lute player attached to top piece, adored by a
° boyish gallant figurine, who is presenting a hat to her, filled with flowers' blossoms (the hat had been laid on ground)
° cherub with tambourine, riding on billy goat
° a further cherub, fondling the billy goat
° a third cherub, seizing a ribbon as well as a bird
° man with wine bottle and violin
° woman with wine...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Fruit Basket Bowl KPM Berlin Breslauer Stadtschloss
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elaborately hand-painted with one of the most beautiful and most magnificent decors of the KPM, Berlin. Breslauer Stadtschloss
New pric...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
24k Gold
Meissen Deal with Goose Model 720 Johann Joachim Kaendler Made circa 1850-1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning figurine group: The Deal with Goose
Model 720
Measures:
height 6.69 inches (17.0 cm)
width 6.69 inches (17.0 cm)
depth 4.72 inches (12.0 cm)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
model number 720 / former's number 6 / painter's number 71
First quality
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1850-1860
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Gardener Children Wine-Growers Model 2120 Kaendler Rococo made c. 1760
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most remarkable figurine group: Seven children as wine-growers
Size / Dimenions:
Height 9.44 inches
Width 7.48 inches
Depth 5.90 inches
Manufactory: Meissen...
Category
1760s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Leaf-Shape Dish, Chelsea, circa 1760
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Baluster shaped vase in soft paste porcelain, with early gilt line decoration. Superb flower painting.
The shapes are very close, a serving dish, in the form of a leaf in a basket...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Camel after a Model by J. J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A unusual 19th century Meissen figure of a camel with blue under-glaze double crossed swords mark, after J.J. Kandler.
Naturalistically modeled above a rocky outcrop on a scroll-mol...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Wallendorf German Porcelain Rococo Cornucopia Wall Shelf or Bracket
By Wallendorf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare, antique German porcelain wall bracket or wall shelf in greens and pink. A perfect companion for period Objets d'Art.
Of the late Rococo period and marked for Wallendorf P...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Trading Model C42 by Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs personifying allegory of trade
The details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling!
Design:
Johann Carl Schoenheit (1730-1805)
Sch...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Wife of Tailor Riding on Goat by Johann Eberlein Model 155
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning item of very interesting appearance: Wife of tailor riding on goat
Model 155
Measures:
Height 7.28 inches (18.5 cm)
Width 6.29 inches (16.0 cm)
Depth 2.75 inches (7.0 cm)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
model number 155 / former's number 144 / painter's number 56
First quality
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1860-1870
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1695 - 1749)
He was sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from the year 1735. Eberlein worked together with Johann Joachim Kändler (1706 - 1775) who has been active on behalf of Meissen manufactory since the year 1731: Both sculptors created together with Johann Gottlieb Ehder the most famous Swan Service, consisting of more than 2200 pieces (1737 - 1742). Most of Eberlein's own models show antique gods...
Category
1860s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Rococo Style Russian Porcelain Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
These exquisite porcelain candlesticks were made in the 19th century by the famous Russian Popov Manufactory.
The candlesticks are Rococo in their style. They feature knopped stem...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Two Children Seasons Figurines The Fall Model F 24 Acier, circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen lovely pair of children season's rococo figurines - The Fall:
Girl and boy with wine grapes, both supporting themselves on marble column
Ma...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique 18th Century Imperial Vienna Porcelain Sauce or Gravy Boats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of 18th century Viennese "Wiener" porcelain two handled sauceboats from the Maria Theresa period.
With polychrome 'Streublumen' decoration throughout and an Osier rim ...
Category
18th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Arithmetic Model 12 by Acier, circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous cherub figurines group: Allegory of Arithmetic.
Designer:
Michael Victor Acier (1736-1799).
Design made circa 1774 / this model of cherubs' group had been mad...
Category
1860s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bocage Candlesticks, Putti and Goats. Bow 1766
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare, possibly unique, pair of candlesticks in the form of putti, representing The Four Seasons. This is the pair pictured in Stonor’s book (#94); we’ve b...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Two Centrepieces Fruit Bowls Cherubs Model A 59 Kaendler Made circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen a pair of most remarkable centrepieces / fruit bowls: each of them decorated with a pair of cherubs (male and female)
Measures / dimensions:
height 16.14 inches
width o...
Category
1860s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Rococo Cherubs Cupids Figurines with Flowers Model 2372 Kaendler 1755-60
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen lovely figurines of stunning appearance: cherubs with flowers
model 2372
SIZE:
height: 6.49 inches (= 16.5 cm)
width: 6.37 inches (= 16.2 cm)
depth: 3.54 inches (= 9.0 cm)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark of middle of 18th century dimly visible at reverse side (glazed bottom).
It is model 2372 (model number isn't visible here).
FIRST QUALITY
Dating: 18th century / made, circa 1755 - 60 (Pre-marcolini period !)
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706 near Dresden / Germany - died 1775 in Meissen) and assistants.
Model 2372 created circa 1755.
Kaendler was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from 1742 until the year 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created well-known series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer), Gallant Figurines, Asian Figurines etc.
Subject:
A figurines' group of two male winged...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Dresden Porcelain Figures and Groups
Located in London, GB
This charming set comprises twelve decorated figures and figural groups that one might encounter on a stroll through an 18th century town. The set includes animals, musicians, dancer...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Motto Child by Acier Vintage Je Les Ramène, circa 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen very lovely figurine: Motto Child By M.V.acier / Je Les Ramène (= I'll Get Them Back).
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed).
First qu...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen
German, c. 1750
Height 20.5cm, width 11cm, depth 12cm
This charming Meissen porce...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Pair of Figurines with Jug Pitcher by Eberlein Models 1234 907 made 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN STUNNING PAIR OF FIGURINES OF VERY INTERESTING APPEARANCE: PEASANT AND PEASANT WOMAN WITH JUG / PITCHER
MODELS 1234 & 907
MEASURES:
PEASANT...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Figurines Two Putts Holding a Mask and Birdcage
Located in Weiningen, CH
19th century Meissen figurines attributed to Ernst August Leuteritz with two putts holding a masc from which mouths come a little dog and a birdcage.
Perfect condition.
Category
1880s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Winter Season's Figurine C 83 Kaendler Kändler Johann Joachim Made 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most remarkable figurine: Winter
Measures / dimensions:
height 8.07 inches / 20.5 cm
diameter of base 2.36 inches / 6.0 cm
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
First quality
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1880
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706 near Dresden / Germany-died 1775 in Meissen). Model C 83 created in period 1768-1770.
Kaendler was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from 1742 until the year 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created well-known series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer), Gallant Figurines, Asian Figurines etc. Additionally, Kaendler made, too, excellent models of animal figurines as well as of stunningly decorated vases.
Detailed description:
The Winter is of very interesting appearance / it is a long-bearded nude old man...
Category
1880s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bing and Grondahl Figure of Oluf Poulsen as Henrik, Holberg Collection
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grondahl Oluf Poulsen in the role of Henrik,
B&G 8001 Ludvig Holberg 1884 "Henrik" Masquerade (Limited Edition 500 pcs.)
Measures 18.5 cm.
In perfe...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Porcelain
Meissen Gorgeous Figurines Group Six Gardeners, Tall Tree by Acier, circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group of stunning appearance.
There are six gardeners - flanked by a tall tree - visible.
MANUFACTORY: MEISSEN (M939)
DATING: THIRD QUARTER OF 19TH...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Export Marriage Platter
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary example of painting and modeling in 18th century Chinese export porcelain. Commissioned to commemorate a marriage in a Georgi...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive clock garniture set consists of a central clock and a pair of flanking vases. The three pieces are extremely finely decorated with painted cartouches of fly...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Very Large Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
Very large antique French Sèvres style porcelain vase
French, Late 19th Century
Height 154cm, diameter 41cm
This fantastic vase is the work of J. Pascault, a famed porcelain artist of the late 19th Century who specialised in the production of Sevres-style pieces. It is beautifully executed, and especially impressive given its large size of one and a half metres (almost 5 feet) in height.
The vase is tall and slender in shape, set on a gilt bronze plinth, and surmounted by a cover with a pinecone finial. Its ovoid body is decorated around its exterior in the Rococo taste: showing a female figure and winged putti in a landscape...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Antique Italian Porcelain Figures Early 19th Century Made by Le Nove
By Carlo Ginori
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: The Metropolitan Museum in New York has a similar Le Nove Porcelain pair of courting figures in its collection. Accession Number: 06.381. Factory: ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and rare pair of Meissen Schneeballen and intricately ormolu mounted potpourri vases with covers. The vases are supported by finely...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Bing and Grondahl Porcelain Figure "Pernille", Holberg Collection
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing and Grondahl porcelain figure.
"Pernille" in the comedy masquerade by Ludvig Holberg (1684-1754).
Figure no. 8014
...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Porcelain
Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group the Four Seasons Cherubs by Kaendler c. 1755-60
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group of finest quality:
There are four cherubs symbolizing the four seasons - of most lovely appearance visible.
Manufactory: Meissen
Dating (please note!...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Decorative Basket, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1760
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pierced basket standing on a well-formed rococo base. Perhaps for potpourri, although the internal decoration suggests another use. We think probably oranges, chestnuts, etc.
Pr...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Mennecy Figural Mouse Snuff or Patch Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare figural porcelain snuff box in the form of a mouse attributed to Mennecy porcelain.
Having a porcelain mounted lid with wonderfully hand-...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain Sculptures
Located in New Haven, CT
This exquisite pair of Blanc De Chin Figures of Venetian Fencers are full of Movement and Attitude.
They have the underglaze blue marks of the Habsburg Coat of Arms, the Bindenschild...
Category
1760s Austrian Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Two Children Seasons Figurines The Fall Model F 24 Acier c.1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Lovely Pair of Children Season's Rococo Figurines - The Fall:
Girl and Boy with Wine Grapes, both supporting themselves on marble column
MA...
Category
1860s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Rare Pair of Antique Candlesticks in High Quality
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, pair of antique candlesticks. Rare candlesticks in high quality. Measures: 31 cm. high. In good condition, factory first quality.
Category
20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
18thcentury First Period Worcester Porcelain Rococo Botanical Blue-Scale Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
The 18th Century First Period Worcester porcelain botanical kidney-shaped dish has a blue-scale ground with four large shaped panels and four smaller vase-shaped panels on the rim, a...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Meissen Splendid Lidded Vases 'Potpourri With Cupids', Kaendler, Ca 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Baluster-shaped vase body on a stepped, round base with a pierced lid, lavishly decorated with sculpted and colourfully painted flowers, leaves, fruit and rocailles, as well as two c...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Tea Pot With Flower Decoration & Silver Mount, Rococo Period, Circa 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Very early Meissen teapot, circa 1750, Osier form with basket weave on the rim of the lid and around the opening of the teapot, as well as curved bars, spout and handle with knotted ...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Rarest Figurines Musical Family with Baby Suckling by Kaendler ca. 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous as well as rarest figurine group of finest quality:
There are three figurines visible, depicting a musical family of most lovely appe...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India". Modeled with Alexander the great's three warriors/soldiers riding on caparisoned eleph...
Category
1880s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Mennecy 18th Century French Porcelain Pots Made Circa 1750
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer these beautiful Mennecy porcelain blush pots. The pots are decorated with hand-painted flowers in rich enamel colors, among them the distinctive Mennecy purp...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rococo porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo porcelain for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo porcelain made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, Michel Victor Acier, and Bow Porcelain. 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $158,608 while the average work can sell for $3,237.
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