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Rococo Letter Openers

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
French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris
French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris

French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris

Located in New York, NY

A French white porcelain desk letter or mail holder with small flowers and leaves in the Rococo design style, circa mid-20th century, Paris, France. Piece with scalloped edge is hand...

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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Letter Openers

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Italian Rococo Style Bronze Filigree Letter Opener
Italian Rococo Style Bronze Filigree Letter Opener

Italian Rococo Style Bronze Filigree Letter Opener

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Italian Rococo-style (19/20th Century) bronze letter opener with filigree design and bird on handle

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Rococo letter openers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo letter openers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage letter openers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo letter openers made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 letter openers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $475 while the average work can sell for $475.