Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Rococo
George II Rococo Chimneypiece in White Statuary and Verde Antico Marble
Located in London, GB
A large, rare and imposing late George II English Rococo chimneypiece with strong Palladian influences carved in white statuary marble and inlaid with panels of Verde Antico marble. ...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century French White Statuary Chimneypiece
Located in Bagshot, GB
A pure statuary 18th century French Chimneypiece.
The Frieze consisting of a dramatic carved shell cartouche with bold acanthus foliage sweeping to either side with floral enrichmen...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Statuary Marble
Ornate 19th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An ornate 19th century French cast iron fireplace. The large shell to centre with leafwork and scrolls to either side, the legs draped with festoons of foliage and fruit with intrica...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Irish Fireplace Mantel, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
A rare, Irish, mid-18th century, statuary marble chimney piece originally from 44 Stafford Street, now 44 Wolfe Tone Street, owned by Theobold Wolfe Tone (1763-1798), the father of Irish Republicanism, circa 1750.
Originating from a basic, English Palladian...
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1750s Irish Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Statuary Marble
Large Antique Rococo Georgian Cast Iron Register Grate
By Carron
Located in Manchester, GB
Large antique ornate Georgian cast iron register grate in the Rococo manner. Most likely produced by the Carron Foundry, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Polished Cast Iron Firebasket in the Rococo Manner
Located in London, GB
A polished cast iron Rococo style firegrate with bowed front and shaped decorative back, 20th century.
Measures: Width at front 597 mm 23 ½ in
Width at back 527 mm 20 ¾ in
Hei...
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20th Century Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Early 19th Century French Rococo Mantelpiece
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century mantelpiece of generous proportions in the French Rococo style. Removed from No. 9 Stratford Place, London, which was ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
Mid-18th Century Georgian English Rococo Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An important, rare mid-18th century Georgian English Rococo antique fireplace surround in Statuary and Maurin green marble influenced by the designs of Sir Henry Cheere (1703-1781) and Isaac Ware...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century Sir Henry Cheere Fireplace
By Sir Henry Cheere 1
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A finely carved 18th century pine and Portland stone chimneypiece in the manner of Sir Henry Cheere.
The top layer of the shelf is moulded and carved w...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Louis XV Style Antique Rococo Fireplace in Fleur de Pecher Marble
Located in London, GB
A charming and imposing Louis XV style antique Rococo chimneypiece in Fleur de Pecher Marble with exceptional ormolu mounts by Francois Linke (1855-194...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Brackets in Carved and Gilded Wood, Rococo, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of brackets with a curved lower profile and a polygonal section decorated on their fronts with raised pebbles and vegetal motifs and engraved sca...
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18th Century European Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Impressive Rococo Fireplace Mantel in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A very impressive French Rococo fireplace carved in statuary marble. The panelled frieze and bracketed jambs delicately carved with trailing fl...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Quality 18th Century Antique Italian Fireplace in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 18th century Italian fireplace in statuary marble. The elegantly shaped jambs with scroll to top, the carved frieze with shell to centre and shaped rectangular motif t...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
19th c. Porcelain French Rococo Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Southern France 19th century porcelain Neo Rococo fireplace, very decorative.
Opening measurements : 32.2 x 40.5 inch (height x width).
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Antique French Rococo Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A French Rococo antique fireplace mantel in the Louis XV manner, carved in limestone. The serpentine shelf is integral with the similarly formed frieze, carved from the solid and dec...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Small Italian Carrara and Rosso Levanto Marble Chimneypiece Mantel
Located in London, GB
A petite Italian Carrara and Rosso Levanto marble fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by shaped frieze featuring carved classical Anthemion leaf to centre. Moulded shelf above. U...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Rococo building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo building and garden elements 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. 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.
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