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Rococo Decorative Objects

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
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp made in a Rococo period and style. The openwork backplate presents flowing floral and vine wreaths twisting upward which frame the back of ...
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19th Century Polish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Brass

A nineteenth century French ormolu casket, in the medieval style, with a cherub
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century French ormolu casket, in the medieval style, with a cherub sitting on top of the hinged lid. The body has 4 hand painted cartouches of flowers at the front. Th...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Rococo Style Silver 5-Light Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Massive and stunning pair of 5-light silver plate Rococo style candelabra from the late 19th century. Each measures 18 inches high and 14 inches wide, from arm to arm and bears hallm...
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Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Antique Painted and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vase by Meissen
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vase was created by the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory. Meissen was established in the early 18th century, making it the first producer of hard-paste porcelain...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

18th Century Italian Wooden Carved Sarcophagus-Shaped Chest with Reliquary
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Italian Rococo sarcophagus-shaped wooden chest of bombé rectangular form with richly carved gilt decoration on a distressed ebonized ground. The hinged pagoda top lid is skillfull...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

Gilt Bronze Jardinière with Hardstone Fruits
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze jardinière with hardstone fruits French, Early 20th Century Height 15cm, width 57cm, depth 26cm The jardinière is wonderfully cast from gilt bronze and filled with a se...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects

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Stone, Ormolu

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 Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Meissen Rococo Group 'The Good Father' by J.C. Schönheit, 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain genre group: The father in domestic garb (housecoat over elaborate house clothes, slippers, high cap) sitting on a cushioned bench and busy supervising hi...
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Late 20th Century German Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous rococo mantel / table clock made of gilded / gilt bronze, excellently decorated with sculptured figurines made of porcelain. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue M...
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1740s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Meissen Gardener Couple Rococo Garments by Acier Model B 28 Made circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most lovely Gardener couple clad in Rococo garments. Size: Height 17.5 cm (= 6.88 inches) Width of base 12.8 cm (= 5.03 inches) Depth of base 10.0 cm (= 3.93 inches) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First quality  Model number B 28 / painter's number 31 / former's number 144 Dating: Made circa 1870 (Meissen Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts) Material: Porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted Technique: Handmade porcelain Style: Rococo, designed by Michael Victor ACIER (1736-1799) / modelled 1766-68 Specifications: Meissen Gardener...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Piedmontese Bagpiper'
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Piedmontese bagpiper. Modelled by J.J. Kändler after an engraving by Jacques Dumont, wearing a black hat with brown feather, fur-lined white...
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1740s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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. Puifo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Gold Trimmed Candleholder
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful hand painted porcelain candleholder by Limoges. The prominent white and burgundy tones are very pleasing to the eye as are the exquisite details including gold trims with accentuating floral designs. Very good condition, no cracks or chips. Bears the well known Limoges mark...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Rococo Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
This fantastic clock garniture is a truly exceptional piece of design, which takes after the elegant beauty of the work of the Sevres porcelain Manufactory. Comprising a set of three...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Geometry Model C47, Acier Made circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs personifying Allegory of Geometry The details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling! Design: Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799) / mo...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurines The German Bacchus Model D 13 Johann C. Schoenheit, circa 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen quite rare figurine group: the so-said German Bacchus Excellently painted & modelled (the details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling) Design: -- Johann Carl Sc...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Classic Grandfather Floor Clock, Patinated Polished Brass, Calacatta Gold Marble
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 Decorative Objects

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Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal

Figure Columbine with her Hurdy Gurdy, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1756
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
From the Commedia dell’arte, shown seated on a tree stump and playing her favourite instrument. Probably after Kandler, who described the model as a Tyrolean maiden playing a lyre. ...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Modern Classic Grandfather Clock in Polished Brass and Black Portoro Marble
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration: This is a piece marked by great sentimental value because it is inspired by the grandfather’s tender figure and his old clocks that accompanied our childhood. This unique piece adds a classic and classy touch to our modern spaces. The Grandfather floor clock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Decorative Objects

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Gilded Ormolu Comport
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French gilded Ormolu comport, having scrolling and pierced Rococo influenced decoration. Batch 37 57015 CEKZ
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Guitar Player', Germany, 1923
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare figurine from the former manufacturer Frankenthal. The young man, dressed in Rococo style: black knee breeches, white stockings, fitted, white, striped jacket with puffed ...
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1920s German Vintage Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Clock Garniture with Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu
Located in London, GB
This fantastic porcelain clock garniture contains three vases, one of which has been mounted with a ormolu clock dial with jewels surrounding it. The vases are decorated in the style of the Sèvres Porcelain manufacturers, with cartouches to the front and back. The panels on the front depict ladies and putti in a landscape, while the reverse sides depict riverbanks. The vases are set on ormolu bases with canted angles, and feature twin ormolu handles which take the form of masks. The central vase is surmounted by an ormolu putti...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Holy Oils Vase or Container, Pewter, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Santos Oils container. Pewter. Century XVIII. Container made of pewter that has a foot, a body with curves, two handles and a lid. Its exterior decoration shows a clear influence o...
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18th Century European Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Pewter

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Base with Natural Coral Head
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' base from Tuscany topped with a naturally formed coral head. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the Fl...
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17th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Coral, Gold Leaf

18th Century Meissen Figure 'Street Trader Selling Grapes'
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Figure 'Street Trader Figure Selling Grapes' Modelled by Peter Reinicke as part of the 'Cris of Paris' group of fi...
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1750s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Six-Light Silvered Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of six-light silvered bronze candelabra attributed to Christofle French, 19th Century Height 65cm, diameter 37cm This superb pair of candelabra are crafted in the opulent Roco...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Decorative Basket, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1760
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pierced basket standing on a well-formed rococo base. Perhaps for potpourri, although the internal decoration suggests another use. We think probably oranges, chestnuts, etc. Pr...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A beautiful late nineteenth century French ormolu jardinière
Located in London, GB
A beautiful late nineteenth century French ormolu jardinière or centre piece, lined, with very elegant rococo style designs of shells and swag...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Large Italian Carrara Marble Putti Sculptures by Stampanoni
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Italian carrara marble putti sculptures by Stampanoni Italian, late 19th century Boy: height 89cm, width 31cm, depth 25cm Girl:...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Faun Child Satyr after Clodion
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century French patinated bronze sculpture of a faun, child satyr after Clodion This beautiful sculpture of outstanding quality in Rococo style is a finely cast bronze pan...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Meissen Gilt-Metal Mounted Etui / Bodkin Case, circa 1755
Located in Basildon, GB
Meissen Gilt-Metal Mounted Etui / Bodkin Case, circa 1755, cylindrical case painted with floral trails between blue-scale borders, the ends painted with pe...
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1750s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Neo-Rococo Style Gilt Bronze crystal glass Candelabras
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of elegant Neo-Rococo Style gilt bronze candelabras with five arms in the shape of sprays of leaves, issuing from an acanthus wrapped baluster stem hung with crystal-cut prism, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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 Decorative Objects

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Silver

French Cobalt Porcelain Clock with Hand-painted Scene of Lovers and Cherubs
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous cobalt French porcelain late nineteenth century clock with hand-painted scene of lovers and hand-painted cherubs painted on the face of the clock. The base and top...
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1890s French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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 Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Meissen Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Clock by Japy Frères Grand Med
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 Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This wonderful clock set displays many of the characteristics of the 18th century Rococo style. These include gracefulness, asymmetry, and the use of curved forms. The set, which includes a mantel clock and pair of vases, is crafted from gilt metal and is mounted with decorative porcelain plaques. The mantel clock features a gilt metal rectangular case with a break arch top. This is crowned by an urn, featuring a gilt metal stem and a pinky-red floral porcelain body, which is covered by a gilt metal lid and finial. The case is also topped by a gilt metal wreath...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Cesare Lapini Alabaster Sculpture Girl and Green Onyx Pedestal
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Take a look at the sensitivity and incredibly well done piece. Loo at the contrast of the creamy alabaster sculpture of a young girl and the beautiful Green and brown onyx base. The ...
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1880s Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Alabaster, Brass

Two Louis XV Period Rococo Style Marble Sculptures of Cherubs
Located in London, GB
Two Louis XV Period Rococo style marble sculptures of cherubs, French, 18th century Dimensions: Height 90cm, width 60cm, depth 60cm Superbly carved from subtly veined white-grey marble, this pair of...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of Early French Terracotta Figures of Pomona and a Girl, Signed Clodion
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of 18th/19th century French terracotta figures of Pomona and a Girl Carrying Fruit in her Skirt, Signed Clodion. These excep...
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1790s French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

18th Century Meissen Turkish Pair holding sweetmeat / table salt bowls
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain, Pair of Turkish figures holding sweetmeat / table salt bowl. These sweetmeat figures were made around 1745, the original models being done by J F Eber...
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1740s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of young man in elegant attire.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of a young man in elegant attire. Hand-painted in polychrome colors. 19th century. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensio...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair, Edme Samson Porcelain Figure Models of Mars & Venus After Meissen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Samson, Edme Et Cie (Founded 1845), 20th century. A two piece grouping of porcelain figures depicting Mars & Venus. Modeled after the Meissen originals. "Samson began his career b...
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20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen Two Figurine Groups Four Seasons Allegories by Kaendler, circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of splendid figurine groups Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made circa 1850 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain, finest painting ...
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1850s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

“Royal Vienna” Covered Urn Signed A. Heer with Exquisite Paintings on Both Sides
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this amazing “Royal Vienna” style urn with a green background with exquisite paintings on both sides. The paintings are entitled "Die drei Gratien" or the three g...
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1890s Austrian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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 Decorative Objects

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Silver

Large Sculptural 18th Century Italian Figure of Christ on Calcite Crystal Matrix
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Large 18th century Italian figure of Christ adorned with calcite and resting on a calcite crystal cluster in matrix. The figure of Christ was originally part of a crucifix from a chu...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Wine Growers Model C 60 by Acier Made circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs as Wine Growers The details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling! Design: Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799) / model C 60 created 1...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Late 18th Century Rococo Grandfather Clock signed Hans Wessman
By Hans Wessman
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-class Rococo grandfather clock made in Stockholm, Sweden in the 1780s. The clock features rich gilded carvings in typical Rococo forms. The movement is signed by Hans Wessman,...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Pine

Meissen the Lucky Parents Model E 81 Michel Victor Acier Rococo made c. 1773
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: The Lucky Parents, created by Michel Victor Acier (c. 1770-72) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (bottom not glazed) First qu...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. candlesticks.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Set of 4 Candlesticks in the Rococo taste by Tiffany & Co. 3 of them stamped in the bottom "Tiffany & Co Makers Silver Soldered) France, c...
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1930s French Vintage Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Gilt Rococo Urns French Gilt Tureens Louis Rocaille
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt rococo urns in the Louis XVI manner Very opulent pair, just crying out to be the centrepiece to any interiors scheme So intricately cast with the rocaille details Ve...
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1980s Vintage Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Rococo Style Russian Porcelain Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
These exquisite porcelain candlesticks were made in the 19th century by the famous Russian Popov Manufactory. The candlesticks are Rococo in their style. They feature knopped stem...
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19th Century Russian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock, Rococo Model. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White".
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1920s Swedish Vintage Rococo Decorative Objects

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Wood

Meissen Rococo Group 'Love and Reward', by J.C. Schoenheit, Around 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborate porcelain group of the 19th century: Young mother in elaborate Rococo clothing, seated on a magnificent Louis XVI-style armchair, resting her left foot on a low pedestal, ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen Seasons Figurines Cupids Allegory of Spring Model 2502 Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen lovely figurines of stunning appearance: Cherubs presented as allegory of spring (= seasons' group of figurines) Model 2502 Measures: height 6.89 inches (17.5 cm) widt...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Ornamental Top, Polychromed and Giltwood, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Top in carved, polychrome and gilded wood, 18th century. Painted finish imitating marble decorated with scrolls and vegetal motifs carved and gilded on its front surface. He would be...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Other

Louis XV Style Gilt and Chiseled Bronze Candlestick By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This little Louis XV style gilt bronze candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table. It resume the great taste of Rococo period decoration. A...
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2010s Italian Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Rococo decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects 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 ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Interi, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $490 and tops out at $191,718 while the average work can sell for $7,008.

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