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Rococo Desk Accessories

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 Accessories

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Iron

Louis XV Style Inkwell, Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Inkwell. Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By The Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry, Paris. Designed in the exuberant Rococo style surmounted by a sea...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Ormolu

Emancipation Proclamation Inkstand - 19th Century Heavily Chased Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Any collectors of American history should look closely at this listing. "In the summer of 1862 President Abraham Lincoln sat at a desk in the War Department telegraph office and wit...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Brass

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 Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

French Bronze “Looking for Milk” Inkwell circa 1880 Style of Henri Picard
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Bronze “Looking for Milk” Inkwell circa 1880 Style of Henri Picard. French, circa 1880. A finely cast inkwell or storage box constructed in two parts. The top having a young ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful Antique 19th century painted and gilded brass inkwell. Floral motif with pink rose on handle. 'Made in France' on underside.  
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent French silver gilt inkstand made circa late 19th/early 20th century by one of the most important Parisian silversmiths: Puiforcat. Pui...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique French Rococo Style Gilt Pewter and Porcelain Inkwell Signed Chatelain
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Rococo style gilt pewter and porcelain inkwell from circa 1900, marked "Chatelain". This beautifully shaped gilt pewter inkwell is adorned with flowers in the center ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Pewter

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

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Wood

George III Period Rococo Sterling Silver Wax Jack, Desk Accessory, 1767
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1767 by John Langford II & John Sebille, this elegant, Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack, is in the Rococo taste, standing on three fee...
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1760s English Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Pair of stirrups. Carved wood, iron. Chile, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of stirrups. Carved wood, iron. Chile, 18th century. Pair of stirrups made up of a carved wooden block, in the shape of a crescent on the front, and decorated on the outside wi...
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18th Century Chilean Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Iron

Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Enamel miniatures living room and piano set Origin Vienna, Austria Circa 1900 Enamel and bronze materials The piano is a music box (it works) The general condition is very good. ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Enamel

Bronze Rococo Style Ring Dish or Pen Rest
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rococo style bronze asymmetrical ring dish or pen rest. It depicts a repousse profile of a Roman warrior in the center. Around it, there are some C-...
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20th Century Unknown Rococo Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Very unusual antique continental gilt metal pedestal Rheinstone set globe shaped inkwell dating from the 19th century. The inkwell, possibly Russian or French stands raised on four b...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Metal

Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Talavera Inkwell, 18th century. Glazed pottery Talavera ceramic inkwell, decorated with cobalt blue enamel on a white tin slip with restorations" Size: 16 x 16 x 7 cms.    
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18th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Enamel and Crystal Six Part Jardinière, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel and crystal six part jardinière, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Enamel

Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu inkwell Rococo influenced inkwell, having scrolling foliate decoration to the whole, two lidded inkwells, signed; Millet, Paris Mais...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Ormolu

Very Fine Linke Figural Doré Bronze Crystal Inkwell Ormolu Drawer Candelabra
Located in Roslyn, NY
Extremely fine cherub figural two-tone doré bronze with original crystal inkwells and ink inserts attributed to F. Linke. The two cherubs sit atop this beautiful bronze piece which i...
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1890s French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Small 18th Century French Rococo Brass Planter Flower Pot
Located in Copenhagen, K
French Rococo Planter or Flower Pot in Brass, Circa 1780 Period French flower pot with beautiful large Rococo decorations.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Brass

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The form of this rare encrier is based on the model of the known faience master Johann Georg Buchwald, who produced it first in the manufacture of Marieberg, later also in Eckernförd...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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Faience

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 Accessories

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Silver

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 Accessories

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Silver

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circa 1890s Rococo Style Silver Letter Rack
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circa 1890s Rococo Style Silver Letter Rack
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French Fish Bowl 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
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Pair Antique French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Rococo Portrait Photo Picture Frames 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
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19th Century Boulle Style Table Desk
Located in Wiscasset, ME
With carrying handle and single drawer. Lacking inkwells, circa 1870 Measure: Width 12 in.
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1880s French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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19th Century Boulle Style Table Desk
19th Century Boulle Style Table Desk
H 6 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in
French Rococo Style Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
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French Gilt-Bronze and Pink Sèvres Porcelain Inkwell & Letter Holder, circa 1880
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Rococo desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo desk accessories 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 desk accessories 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, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Aimé Millet, Antonio Jose de Santa Cruz, Emile Puiforcat, 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 accessories differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $338 and tops out at $11,779 while the average work can sell for $1,030.

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