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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Style: Rococo
18th Century Rococo Italian Pewter Lavabo with Dolphin Motif on Wooden Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian period Rococo late 18th century lavabo with dolphin motif, pewter sink and reservoir, mounted on a wooden stand. This Italian lavabo features an...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Pewter
Attractive Brass Rococo Style Fireside Companion Set, Fireside Tools
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Attractive Brass Rococo Style Fireside Companion Set, Fireside Tools
This is a very attractive set on its own stand, shovel, tongs, and poker with wonderful Decorative style to the ...
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19th Century Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Brass
Ornate French Rococo Brass Firescreen
Located in London, GB
An ornate French Rococo brass firescreen. The hoofed feet surmounted by stiff acanthus leaves and guilloche pattern to outer frame, with rope handle a...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Brass
Antique Italian Hand Painted Carved Wood and Gesso Pedestal with Marble Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Done in the Rococo style and dating from the mid-19th century, this substantial hand carved and painted gesso over wood pedestal presents with a ball motif decoration cascading down ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Wood
18th Century French Gilded Wood Pair of Console Legs/Decoration in Rococo Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved pair of console legs made of hand painted gilded wood in Rococo style. May be used as a wall decoration.
Very elegant shape and colori...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Giltwood
Bronze Andirons, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Very decorative Rococo style bronze andirons. Dating back to the 19th century, the pair of andirons comes from France. They are embellished with two putti and curved rocaille and oak...
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1860s French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
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
Pair Of Marble Fonts - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very nice pair of pink marble font from the 19th century
Very nice work from the south of France
In superb condition and beautiful patina
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
18th Century Statuary Marble Rococo Mantle from George II Period, circa 1750’s
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large antique English Rococo Statuary marble chimneypiece from the George II period.
The serpentine shaped panelled frieze, beneath a moulded serpentine shelf is centred by a rich...
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18th Century English Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Statuary Marble
A Finely Carved Italian Sienna and Cararra Marble Urn, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A highly decorative and finely carved Sienna and Cararra marble urn in two sections, Italian 18th century
Height: 85 cm Diameter: 73 cm
Provenance: Private Australian Collection ac...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of old columns in patinated plaster circa 1880 From an old theater
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of old columns in patinated plaster circa 1900
From an old theater
numerous breakages and 1 crack
to be restored
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Late 19th Century European Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster, Wood
A Pair of French Rococo Ormolu Curtain Curtain Tie Backs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Rococo Ormolu Curtain Curtain Tie Backs
The Tie Backs or Hooks are solid brass, they have shell decoration and are made in brass Ormo...
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19th Century Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
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Ormolu
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
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Rococo Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair, while originally for the fireside, would serve equally as bases for a pair of table lamps. They are exquisitely modelled with sinuous, scrolling acanthus and beautifully f...
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1880s French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique Rococo Style Polished Steel and Brass Fire Basket with Griffins
Located in Ware, GB
A remarkable and fine piece, this antique Victorian reclaimed fire basket is flanked by intricately detailed griffins and ornate motifs throughout,...
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Early 20th Century Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
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
Napoleon III Rocaille-Style Ormolu Bronze Fireplace Andirons
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilt bronze andirons with rich rococo decoration such as acanthus leaves, pierced ova and exuberant scrollwork. They are topped by two majestic winged women. Andirons, or chenets, are decorative and practical objects placed in front of a fireplace to protect priceless rugs and flooring from rolling logs. Intricately detailed, these antique andirons in Rocaille style...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage French Rococo Style Bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Andirons, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo style bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Andirons - a pair. Circa mid-20th century. Measurements: 18" H x 10" W x 9" D.
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Mid-20th Century Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
An 18th Century Italian Chimneypiece in Bardiglio Marble with Rococo Mascaron
Located in London, GB
A mid 18th century fireplace of good proportions, the serpentine shelf and frieze end in octagonal cornerblocks. Small bunches of laurel leaves hung from ribbons run down the jambs. ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Andirons with Figures, C. 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt and patinated bronze andirons with figures, circa 1890.
With iron log holders behind.
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1890s Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
French Louis XV Style Brass Firescreen with Scrolls and Leaf Form Throughout
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV style brass firescreen with scrolls and leaf form throughout. The mesh embellished with matching decoration. 19th century.
Height: 760 mm 29"
Width: 780 mm 30 ¾".
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Unique 18th Century Rococo Style Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A masterpiece in the collection. This magnificent French fireplace in the elegant Rococo style is characterized by its size and appearance. The antique fireplace comes from the cente...
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1830s Belgian Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
German Louis XV 18th century Rococo Walnut Fireplace Mantel
Located in Troy, NY
Fireplace surround and overmantle (can be fitted with a mirror plate or a painting), beautiful carved decoration, warm rich patina.
The separate measurements for the two parts:
Over ...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
Antique Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual antique Rococo style carved mahogany fire surround, reclaimed from a house in Evesham. Featuring beautiful curves, scrolls and latticework throughout, this early 20th cent...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
French Brass Firescreen with Decorative Rococo Frame & Legs
Located in London, GB
A French brass firescreen with decorative Rococo frame and legs. The fine black mesh behind adorned with brass embellishment with tied ribbon, torch, qui...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Iron
Brass & Steel Rococo Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A brass and steel French Rococo fire basket. The decoratively cast brass legs with shaped steel burning area. Decorative cast iron back behind. Mode...
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Late 20th Century Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Brass
Large Antique Louis XV Fireplace in the Rococo Manner
Located in London, GB
A Large Antique Louis XV Fireplace in The Rococo Manner
A Large Antique Louis XV Fireplace finely carved in White Carrara marble in the R...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Urns Pair Delft Blue and White, 18th Century, Holland
Located in New York, NY
Urns pair of delft blue and white 18th century, Holland. A pair of stunning urns made during the 18th century in Delft, Holland. Glazed pottery in blue and white.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Delft
Antique Rococo Style Iron & Brass Fire Grate Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
An Antique Rococo Styleiron & brass fire grate circa 1870
A cast iron & brass Rococo style two barred antique firegrate with a tall pediment backp...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Rococo Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
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.