Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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
Early Antique French Rococo Porcelain Boudoir Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely early French porcelain clock by Samuel Marti. Beautifully styled in the Rococo style with C scrolls and flowing foliage. Delicately decorated with exquisite bouquets of flow...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, w...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Japy Freres Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock 19th century
By Japy Frères
Located in Sweden, SE
Very good condition, repairs to dial, minor age and usage wear, gold finish well preserved, movement is running only with pendulum off and not striking at all as needs service.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century French gilded ormolu Rococo influenced mantel clock, having wonderful scrolling foliate decoration, the clock face having enamel Roman numerals, an e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Ormolu
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful mantel clock has been designed in an 18th century Rococo style, which was popularised by the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. The clock has been expertly cast in bronze a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Ormolu, Bronze
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This Sèvres style clock is an elegant piece of late 19th century design, which will make a wonderful addition to a mantelpiece. It has been beautifully cast in bronze and gilded (orm...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Ormolu, Bronze
Amazing Table Clock "Charles Baltazar/a Paris" 1760, 18th Century All Restored
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Very Important Table Clock
French, circa 1760.
Box in ebonized wood, with appliqués in gilded bronze, decorated with flowers and plant motifs.
Enameled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals marked "CHARLES BALTAZAR...
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1760s French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Wood
Japy Freres Rococo Bronze Table Clock, Music
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb original antique French Rococo clock by the famous maker Japy Freres, circa 1890. Beautifully detailed bronze case with C scrolls, acanthus and shell motifs. A charming cherub is seated to the top plays pipes. Fretted sound panels...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Clock in Rocaille Style
Located in Paris, FR
Small gilt bronze clock in Rocaille style, richly decorated with foliages, shells and foliated scrolls. The white enameled dial, with Roman numerals for hours and Arabic for minutes,...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Meissen Splendour Clock With Gardener Figures On Pedestal by Leuteritz, Ca 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
The clock and the pedestal were designed by Leuteritz using old forms in the Rococo style:
The clock case rises on a rock base with gold heightened rocailles, richly decorated with d...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Clock by Japy Frères Grand Med
By Japy Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classical Meissen porcelain and gilt bronze clock by Japy Frères Grand Med D'Honneur. Made in France, 19th Century.
*Each porcelain has its correspondent stamp / signed.
Dimensions:...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Classic Grandfather Table Clock, Gold Polished Brass and Calacatta Gold Marble
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The grandfather table clock was born from the grandfather floor clock. This is a piece marked by great sentimental value becaus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal, Gold, Chro...
Classic Grandfather Mantel Clock, Patinated Polished Brass and Calacatta Marble
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The grandfather table clock was born from the grandfather floor clock. This is a piece marked by great sentimental value becaus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal
19th Century Austrian Jewel Encrusted Silver Gilt Clock
Located in London, GB
This jewel-encrusted, silver-gilt antique table clock is an exquisite piece of Viennese craftsmanship. It comprises of a scalloped base, which is raised up on four C-scroll feet, and...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Silver
Fine French Louis XV Rocaille Style Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Ormolu Clock
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning fine quality Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) doré bronze (gilt bronze ormolu) shelf clock with signed Japy Freres eight-day time and strike movement.
Born in Paris, France in the third quarter of the 19th century, exceptionally executed in luxurious 18th century Louis XV Rocaille taste, the curvacious sculptural case...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
Circular Dial Clock, Bevelled Glass, 6cm Diameter
Cream & Gilded face,
Centre with Winged cherub on...
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1880s English Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Ormulu and Chased Bronze Rocaille Clock, Raingo & Frères
Located in Paris, FR
Important Rococo style clock in chased and gilt bronze. This Louis XV style clock has a very fine decoration of moving foliage, flowers and shells. The whole is surmounted by a bouqu...
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1870s French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Italian "Boulle" Style Boudoir Table Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Italian "Boulle" style boudoir table clock
20th century Boudoir clock with bronze highlights on gold/brown faux tortoise
shell base. Mounted on a pink marble plinth...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Swedish Clock by Westerstand Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Style mid 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Gorgeous 25 inches (!) tall hand carved and gold leaf floral motive Rococo clock made in 1 copy ca 1950 by Westerstrand or Westerstrand Urfabrik Aktiebolag, one of Töreboda's oldest ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Gold, Brass
Late 19th Century table clock, made in Stockholm by Auguste Bourdillon
Located in SE
A table clock made in Stockholm by Auguste Bourdillon, 1728- 1799. He were a manufacturer of clocks and watches in Geneva and then in Stockholm 1761 - 1...
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1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Fine 19th Century Clock Set Garniture by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
An elegant Rococo garniture by Jacob Petit, Paris, circa 1860. The clock is elaborately hand-painted with flower cartouches, as are the matching vases and a pair of Meissen style figurines, depicting gardners adorn the foot of the clock. The clock and its matching vases with their lattie-edged rims rest on bases rather than on porcelain feet.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
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Rococo table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo table clocks and desk clocks 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. If you’re looking to add vintage table clocks and desk clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo table clocks and desk clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table clocks and desk clocks, popular names associated with this style include Bessa, Europa Antiques, Japy Frères, and Meissen Porcelain. 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 table clocks and desk clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $645 and tops out at $34,290 while the average work can sell for $6,125.