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Rococo Desk Sets

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
Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Desk Sets

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Iron

Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame
Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame

Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks. The base tray has a square shape with mixtilinear profiles and rests on legs with vegetal motifs. The four containers present helical gallonized feet, and pearl flow...
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1760s Spanish Antique Rococo Desk Sets

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Silver

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760

Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773
By Antonio Jose de Santa Cruz
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver writing set. With hallmarks. Córdoba, Antonio José de Santa Cruz (Córdoba, 1733 -?) and Juan de Luque and Leiva, Spain, 1773. It shows some fault in some container and adds b...
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1770s Spanish Antique Rococo Desk Sets

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Silver

Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773
Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773

Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773

Italian Shelf Depicting the Roman Emperor from the Early 20th Century
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Decorated wood shelf Date/Period: 20th century Dimension: 50cm x 45cm 35cm Materials: Wood Additional information: Italian shelf depicting the Roman emperor from the early...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Desk Sets

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Italian Shelf Depicting the Roman Emperor from the Early 20th Century
Italian Shelf Depicting the Roman Emperor from the Early 20th Century

Italian Shelf Depicting the Roman Emperor from the Early 20th Century

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Rococo desk sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo desk sets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desk sets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo desk sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk sets, popular names associated with this style include Antonio Jose de Santa Cruz, and Midcentury Italian school. 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 desk sets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,002 and tops out at $6,570 while the average work can sell for $3,307.

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