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
Snuff Box fine hand engraving, fire enamelled, in “Rococo” style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand engraving, fire enamelled, in “Rococo” style from the early 19th century. Measurements cm. 4.5 x 7.7 x 2. ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Limoges Porcelain, Heart Shaped Trinket Box, France, 1980's
By Limoges
Located in Glasgow, GB
Limoges porcelain heart shaped trinket box. Hand-crafted in France around the late 1980’s
Finely decorated in the french rococo style; the body of the heart decorated with lapis laz...
Category
Late 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Brass
1750 Venezia Italy Lacquered Red and Yellow Wooden Box Jewelry Case
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a large and bright red and yellow lacquered wooden box, entirely decorated with prints cut and applied with the tecnique called "arte povera" . At the centre of the lid a large country landscape with figures inspired by 18th Century Venetian views that recall the themes of Arcadia. The prints come from the manufacture of Remondini Bassano, that was the most important printers in the Europe at that time.
This surprising lacquered box is an elegant piece that can be useful as a jewelry case, perfect to match in any elegant home.
One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals.
Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps.
The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age.
The piece is in excellent state of maintenance and guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original.
The wooden red and yellow lacquered box...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1750 Venezia Italy Rococo Lacquered Wooden Yellow Box and Jewelry Case
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a magnificent lacquered wooden box, with rich polychrome decoration on a yellow background.
In the center of the lid an exotic landscape has been painted with palm, flowers and berries surrounding the figure of the elegant dressed lady.
The box has done following the techinque of "arte povera". With this tecnique there are less layers of lacquer and the decoration is made with a paper collage together some lacquered parts.
This brighting piece hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and masterfully shows the lacquered Venetian style.
This box has a timeless beauty and it is a little jewel to contain jewels.
One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals.
Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps.
The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age.
The piece is in very good state of maintenance and it is guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The little iron key is not working.
The wooden yellow lacquered box...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1750 Venezia Italy Blue Lacquered Wooden Box with Flowers and Figures
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a large and extraordinary lacquered wooden box, with floral decoration and polychrome drawings that represent a man collecting red coral on the beach, on blue background. Made in precious fir wood, Swiss pine, lacquered and engraved.
This blue lacquered box...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1750 Venezia Italy Lacquered Dark Blue Wooden Box with Golden Decoration
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a refined and exquisite lacquered wooden box, with polychrome and golden decoration on dark blue background. The dark blue color could seems a dark green. On the lid bright red and ivory volutes with lace inserts meticulously painted. Inside an exotic garden are depicting two Oriental human figures dressed in golden clothes. Band decorated with floral and volute motifs. It could be a magnificent jewelry case.
One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals.
Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps.
The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age.
Referring bibliography:
A similar shaped and lacquered wooden box is presentin the Cà Rezzonico, in Venice and it is featured in
S. Levy Lacche veneziane settecentesche II, Milano 1967, tav. 444.
The piece is in excellent state of maintenance and it is guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The wooden dark blue lacquered box...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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....
Category
20th Century Hungarian Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Gold
1750 Venezia Italy Green Light Blue Lacquered and Shaped Wooden Box with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a refined lacquered and shaped wooden box, with polychrome Chinese figures and fine floral decoration on green and light blue background.
The curved shape of the box, on the front, on the sides and of the feet, the rich carving, are the result of the high level craftemanships of the Venetian master cabinetery.
This magnificent piece hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and masterfully shows the lacquered Venetian style.
Its carefully considered proportions, refined carvings, magnificent color of the lacquer, and premium materials culminate in this wooden box that shows sophistication and grace.
This is a little jewel, a case to contain jewels.
One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals.
Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps.
The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age.
The iron little key is not working. Inside are visible some scribbles.
The piece is in very good state of maintenance and guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original.
The wooden light blue lacquered...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1750 Venezia Italy Green Lacquered Wooden Box Jewelry Case and Floral Decoration
Located in Brescia, IT
This little, refined and exquisite lacquered wooden box or jewelry case, with polychrome floral decoration on green background is a piece that shows its elegance. It could be a little jewel to contain jewels and its beauty perfectly matches with every timeless home.
The curved shape of the box, on the front, on the sides and of the feet, the rich carving, are the result of the high level craftemanships of the Venetian master cabinetery.
This magnificent piece hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and masterfully shows the lacquered Venetian style.
One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals.
Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps.
The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age.
The piece is in very good state of maintenance and it is guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original.
The wooden green lacquered box...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Bohemian Barfatan or French Blue Opaline & Gilt Enameled Glass Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century glass box represents the pinnacle of decorative glasswork, either originating from the Bohemian Barfatan tradition or crafted from French blue opaline gla...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
18th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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 important and well-known European madame-de-pompadour porcelain...
Category
1870s 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:...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Box Italian Capodimonte XIXth Century.
By Capodimonte
Located in Bilzen, BE
A beautiful antique 19th century Capodimonte porcelain jewelery box in high relief and hand painted decoration with bronze gilt frame 10.5 x 7.5 cm, height 3.4 cm Perfect condition, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
White Round Sèvres Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
White round Sèvres box
rococo style perfect condition
origin France, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ebony
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: 8.0 cm (= 3.14 inches)
depth: 4.5 cm (= 1.77 inches)
Manufactory: Meissen
Blue Meissen Sword Mark isn't visible here, but authenticity guaranteed ! It is well known that early Meissen items of first half of 18th century
- especially boxes and other objects of daily use - aren't always signed.
Please note: Certificate of this Meissen item's authenticity attached to invoice will be sent !
FIRST QUALITY
Dating: made circa 1750 (= PRE-MARCOLINI PERIOD !)
Material: porcelain
Technique: handmade porcelain / multicolored painted and glazed
painter's sign existing
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dual lidded (= RARITY !) oblong box with rounded edges.
It is abundantly ornamented with various multicolored paintings decorating the item's walls in finest manner:
°the outer walls of box as well as inner and outer side of one lid are painted with flowers (for example roses, iris flower, dahlias etc.)
°outer side of second lid is painted with veduta (= village situated at lake where a boat with three men is visible)
°inner side of second lid is painted with animals (= cock and brooding hen...
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1750s German Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
A nineteenth century French ormolu casket, in the medieval style, with a cherub
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century French ormolu casket, in the medieval style, with a cherub sitting on top of the hinged lid.
The body has 4 hand painted cartouches of flowers at the front.
Th...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
A beautiful late nineteenth century French ormolu jardinière
Located in London, GB
A beautiful late nineteenth century French ormolu jardinière or centre piece, lined, with very elegant rococo style designs of shells and swag...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Meissen Gilt-Metal Mounted Etui / Bodkin Case, circa 1755
Located in Basildon, GB
Meissen Gilt-Metal Mounted Etui / Bodkin Case, circa 1755, cylindrical case painted with floral trails between blue-scale borders, the ends painted with pe...
Category
1750s German Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
1750 Venezia Italy Lacquered Wooden Yellow Box with Flowers and Birds
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant lacquered and shaped wooden box, with fine and polychrome flowers decoration on yellow background. In the center of the lid a bouquet of flowers has been painted and on the top of this one, rests a little bird with a long tail framed by a flowery ramage and crossed by a red ribbon.
This brighting piece hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and masterfully shows the lacquered Venetian style.
This Venetian lacquered box is a precious jewelry case and it has an intense beauty that could matches with the elegance of every timeless home.
One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals.
Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps.
The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age.
The iron little key is not working.
The piece is in very good state of maintenance and it is guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original.
The wooden yellow lacquered box...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Elegant Scent box in Silver with gilt crown in Rococo dated 1775
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Scent box in Silver with gilt crown in Rococo dated 1775. Probably made in Denmark. Inside in gilded silver. Very period Rococo design.
Wear consistent with age and use
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1770s Danish Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Composition
Antique French sculptured sewing box in oak, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / sewing box / oak / antique / rococo
A large French antique sewing box in oak hand crafted in France around 1900. This beautiful ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
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.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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
Italian Arte Povera Box, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The round box with white ground and decals painted through out.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
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
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...
Category
20th Century Spanish Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very beautiful Rococo pewter tea caddy with lion on the lid.
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
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
Rococo Ceramic Sevres Chest
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rococo ceramic sevres chest
hand painted signed Rochette
perfect condition 19th century
circa 1870.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
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." as his monogram mark.
From 1834, Jacob Pe...
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1840s French Antique Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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 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.