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Rococo Platters and Serveware

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
Richard Ginori China Dinner Service with a botanical print by Munting Abraham
By Richard Ginori, Abraham Munting
Located in Roma, IT
A set of dishes made in Italy during the 80s, as attested by the date printed on the back of the plate, but inspired by 18th century porcelain, to be precise inspired by the "Saxon-style", a term which can be ascribed to the 18th-century Germanic tradition, according to which porcelain was made with reliefs similar to woven baskets. This vintage dinner service is produced by a historic Italian manufacturer "Richard Ginori" founded in Tuscany, in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, of which Gio Ponti was creative director for 10 years. After declaring bankruptcy in 2013, this historic porcelain factory, in operation since 1735, was taken over by the Gucci group which restarted the production of iconic pieces and novelties inspired by archive pieces of the company. This set of dishes is a rarity as it is the result of an unusual combination that has the 18th century as its common thread, with the Rococo style, the scientific discoveries and the new botanical varieties resulting from the new trade routes of the companions of the Indies. On the classic Richard Ginori series, i.e. the total white motif called "Vecchio Ginori" (currently put back into production by Gucci) always and exclusively produced in total white, a botanical print by Abraham Munting depicting an orange plant was printed. Abraham Munting is a Dutch botanist famous for his unusual illustrations where plant species were depicted against a background of classic or pastoral landscapes, often floating in midair with little regard for perspective and relative sizes, in fact, the orange plant is not forced to inside the center of the plate but goes outside the predefined spaces wrapping it. The dinner set consists of 30 pieces: 6 dessert or appetizer plates with a diameter of 19.5 cm 12 soup plates with a diameter of 23cm 12 dinner plates with a diameter of 24.5 cm The service could be considered for 6 with the double serving plate for soups and second courses, or you could purchase 6 totally white fruit plates...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Large 19th Century Italian Faenza Garofano Platter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th Century Italian Faience Serving Platter. Platter in Faenza Garofano Blue Carnation pattern features flora in colors of blue, green, brown on a white background. Solid whit...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

A pair of George II Cast Sifter Spoons, London, 1754/55 by William Cripps.
Located in London, GB
AFTER PAUL DE LAMERIE A VERY RARE PAIR OF GEORGE II GRADUATED CAST SIFTER SPOONS UNUSUALLY MODELLED IN A SERVING SPOON SIZE MADE IN LONDON IN 1754/55 BY WILLIAM CRIPPS The cast Sift...
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1750s English Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Italian Faenza Garofano Serving Platter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th Century Italian Ceramic Serving Platter. Platter in Faenza Garofano Blue Carnation pattern features flora in colors of blue, green, brown on a white background. Solid whit...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Large Antique Limoges Hand Painted Holy Fruit Porcelain Platter Signed Dubois
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very large Limoges porcelain platter featuring hand painted pomegranates, grapes and foliate to the central body. Surrounded by gilt rococo style edges and marked to verso appropri...
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20th Century French Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Circa 1940s Silver on Copper Tea Tray by the Crown Silver Co
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1940s silver on copper tea tray by the Crown Silver Co, Brookline, MA. Made after 1933. Cast borders & an inner reticulated border create a class...
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1940s American Vintage Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

Le Tallec Hand Painted Gold and Floral Rococo Porcelain Platter or Tray
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fine porcelain tray with handles by Camille Le Tallec, Paris. The Rococo style platter features scrolled edges and has hand painted motifs in 24K Gold Leaf with colorful floral bouquets. Makes an elegant serving tray for entertaining and is perfect as a cake or dessert platter...
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1960s French Vintage Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Gold Leaf

Rococo Design Antique George III Sterling Silver Salver, Richard Rugg 1772
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1772 by Richard Rugg, this wonderful, George III period, antique sterling silver salver, features a shaped shell and gadroon borders and stands on 4 lion paw ...
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1770s English Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

Meissen Blue Onion Covered Serving Bowl or Pot with Wooden Handle
Located in Boston, MA
I am proud to present you with this fabulous Meissen blue onion serving piece. I do not think I have ever seen a Meissen serving piece like this. It is a covered serving bowl...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Twentieth Century Silver Plate Rococo Style Wine Coasters
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of large Size wine bottle / decanter coasters in the Rococo taste with shaped and pierced silver plate galleries and turned wood bases with central silver plate disks, the botto...
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Mid-20th Century English Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

Large English Silver Round Serving or Drinks Tray with Handles
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English round serving or drinks tray of fine Sheffield plate silver, featuring two opposing handles and a stylish pattern of grape clusters and leaves around the pierced c...
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20th Century English Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Metal, Silver Plate, Sheffield Plate

Italian Bronze Clam Vide-Poche
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Cute footed clam dish in heavy cast bronze. Reproduction from an original design from the 18th century. This particular piece is made in Italy. This is perfe...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Bronze

Antique Rococo Style Sterling Silver Salver Platter Tray 1902
Located in London, GB
An elegant Antique solid Silver Salver with an unusual asymmetrical Rococo inspired cartouche shape. The Rim of the Tray is embellished with a chased border and an ornate engraved ce...
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Early 20th Century English Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

Meissen Cake or Round Platter in The Meissen Purple Indian Pattern
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to present you with this stunning Meissen purple Indian round cake stand or platter. It would be perfect to serve delicious beautiful cakes to your special guests. It could also be used as a round serving platter for cookies, pastries, appetizers and side dishes. It has detailed paintings of pink flowers with some purple and gold accents on a white ground. The detail of the painting on this cake plate is beautifully done. It has a gold border. Inside the gold border is an intricate pink design accented with gold dots. This is one of my favorite Meissen patterns. It is definitely eye catching, and would make a stunning addition to any table setting. The pink and gold tones of the pattern are not only beautiful and intricate, but they give a bright and cheerful feeling to any dinner service. This Meissen round platter is 10.75 inches in diameter. Price of this beautiful Meissen cake...
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1940s German Vintage Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Meissen Large Round Platter in the Meissen Purple Indian Pattern
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this beautiful large round platter in the Meissen purple Indian pattern. It has detailed paintings of pink flow...
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1960s German Vintage Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Edmé Samson Porcelain Cabaret Tray, Worcester Style Blue with Flowers, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful cabaret tray made by Edmé Samson in Paris some time in the 19th century. The tray is in the 'blue scale' style that the Worcester fact...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Platter with Deutsche Blumen Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and large Dresden porcelain tray or platter by Richard Klemm. With a ribbed, scalloped border and deep central well. Richly decorated with ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Neu Brandenstein Fish Platter & Strainer Insert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Meissen porcelain fish tray with its rare strainer. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Neu Brandenstein Relief pattern. Or...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

18th Century Frankenthal Porcelain Bowl with Hand Painted Fruit & Nut Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique 18th century porcelain bowl. By Frankenthal during the Carl Theodor period. With a group of polychrome enamel decorated fruit and nuts to the bowl, floral sprays to the border, and a gilt edged, molded rim. Simply a wonderful, well preserved bowl! Date: 18th century Overall condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.The foot rim has a large...
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18th Century German Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Solid Silver Tray, after 18th Century Models, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Circular silver tray embossed in its color, circular and decorated on the edge with a series of busts inside pearl strings, accompanied by scrolls, plant elements and motifs of clear Rococo memory, which has a jagged edge to the outside. The piece is inspired by a typical typology in Spanish...
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20th Century Spanish Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Silver

Rare Meissen Gravy or Saucier with Attached Underplate and Cover with Strawberry
Located in Boston, MA
This is a very rare and beautiful Meissen gravy or saucier with a raised strawberry decoration on the cover. The bottom has an attached underplate, and is painted with four cartouche...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Plates Pair Delft Blue and White 18th Century Holland
Located in New York, NY
Plates Pair Delft Blue and White 18th Century Holland. A pair of beautiful large delft plates decorated with blue and white flowers made during the ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Delft

18th Century Polychrome Faience Lobed Platter
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This early 18th century tin glazed earthenware platter was made by the Hannong ceramics factory in Strasbourg, France. Hannong was founded in 1721 by Charles-François Hannong and re...
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1740s French Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Earthenware

Oval-shaped Silver Tray by Georg Roth & Co. Embossed with a Napoleonic Scene
Located in London, GB
Oval-shaped silver tray by Georg Roth & Co. embossed with a Napoleonic scene German, Late 19th Century Height 3cm, width 57.5cm, depth 47.5cm, weight 1.87kg This superb piece of si...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Silver

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...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

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Rococo platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, Limoges, and Abraham Munting. 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 platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $270 and tops out at $3,950 while the average work can sell for $695.

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