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Rococo 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
Sevres Ceramica chest Rococo style 19th century 1870 hand painted
Sevres Ceramica chest Rococo style 19th century 1870 hand painted

Sevres Ceramica chest Rococo style 19th century 1870 hand painted

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

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...

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1870s French Antique Rococo Boxes

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Ceramic

Hand Painted Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Oval Trinket Box
Hand Painted Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Oval Trinket Box

Hand Painted Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Oval Trinket Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a hand painted porcelain and gilt bronze oval trinket box. It depicts an oval porcelain plaque featuring an 18th century portrait of an elegant lady. She is wearing a large r...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Rococo Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1775
18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1775

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1775

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1775, rare purple ground colour, floral motifs around edges, and a central scene of a bird surrounded by fruit, white ...

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18th Century English Antique Rococo Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780
18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780

18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780, white ground, hand-painted floral motifs around outside, base and lid, white interior. 60mm high x 55mm wide x 55mm ...

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18th Century English Antique Rococo Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Enamel Patch Box with Hand-Painted Floral Motifs
19th Century French Enamel Patch Box with Hand-Painted Floral Motifs

19th Century French Enamel Patch Box with Hand-Painted Floral Motifs

Located in Basildon, GB

19th Century Enamel Rectangular Patch Box, pwhite with hand-painted floral motifs around edges and base, and a central scene depicting 3 you men fishing, a faded mirror inside and th...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Saint-Cloud snuff box in the form of a shepherd, circa 1735
Saint-Cloud snuff box in the form of a shepherd, circa 1735

Saint-Cloud snuff box in the form of a shepherd, circa 1735

By Saint-Cloud Porcelain

Located in Spencertown, NY

The silver hinged snuff box with the resting shepherd and dog at his feet, above hand painted floral sprays. The silver hinged mount with loose closur...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy
Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy

Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very beautiful Rococo pewter tea caddy with lion on the lid.

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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Very Early Meissen Tea Caddy With Merchant Ship Scenes And Bud Knob, 1763-1774
Very Early Meissen Tea Caddy With Merchant Ship Scenes And Bud Knob, 1763-1774

Very Early Meissen Tea Caddy With Merchant Ship Scenes And Bud Knob, 1763-1774

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Rectangular porcelain box with rounded shoulders, small round, slightly domed lid with bud handle, colourful painted merchant scenes on the four sides and on the top of the lid, gold...

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Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Capo di Monte Decorative Box, Porcelain, Rococo Style, Italy, 1840
Capo di Monte Decorative Box, Porcelain, Rococo Style, Italy, 1840

Capo di Monte Decorative Box, Porcelain, Rococo Style, Italy, 1840

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...

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1840s Italian Antique Rococo Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Capo di Monte Porcelain Box, Rococo Style, Germany, 1900
Antique Capo di Monte Porcelain Box, Rococo Style, Germany, 1900

Antique Capo di Monte Porcelain Box, Rococo Style, Germany, 1900

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 ...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Rococo boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo 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 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, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo 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 boxes, popular names associated with this style include Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Franco Salimbeni, Chateau des Tuileries , 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 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 $57,178 while the average work can sell for $1,800.