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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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
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

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

Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century
By Talavera de la Reyna
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

Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century
Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century

Ceramic Inkwell, Talavera De La Reina, Spain, 18th Century

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

Pair of stirrups. Carved wood, iron. Chile, 18th century.
Pair of stirrups. Carved wood, iron. Chile, 18th century.

Pair of stirrups. Carved wood, iron. Chile, 18th century.

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

George III Period Rococo Sterling Silver Wax Jack, Desk Accessory, 1767
George III Period Rococo Sterling Silver Wax Jack, Desk Accessory, 1767

George III Period Rococo Sterling Silver Wax Jack, Desk Accessory, 1767

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

Small 18th Century French Rococo Brass Planter Flower Pot
Small 18th Century French Rococo Brass Planter Flower Pot

Small 18th Century French Rococo Brass Planter Flower Pot

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, 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 Accessories

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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

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

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf
Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

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Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Italian carved wood figures. Originally polychromed and now aged to a shabby chic look.
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George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes & Barnard
Located in London, GB
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George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes & Barnard
George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes & Barnard

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H 4.5 in W 13 in D 8.75 in
19th Century Spanish Pair of Urns, Talavera de la Reina Pottery, Stamped 1899
Located in Dublin 8, IE
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19th Century Spanish Pair of Urns, Talavera de la Reina Pottery, Stamped 1899
19th Century Spanish Pair of Urns, Talavera de la Reina Pottery, Stamped 1899

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18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
Located in Marbella, ES
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18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

H 2.56 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
20th Century Pink Glazed Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Spain
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
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H 9.06 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Cat, Mid 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Cat, Mid 17th Century

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Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Carnation, 17th Century
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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H 44 in W 18 in D 15.5 in
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Located in Roma, IT
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Crystal

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Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 20th Century

Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 20th Century

H 4.34 in Dm 3.94 in
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile in Chinese Wanli Style with bird
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Located in Buisson, FR
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H 7.29 in W 3.94 in D 10.04 in
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18th Century Swedish Pewter Dish
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful bevelled, 1770s pewter plate.
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Located in Dallas, TX
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Rococo Desk Accessories

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French Rococo Chinoiserie Inkwell

French Rococo Chinoiserie Inkwell

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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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