Skip to main content

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.

to
154
875
17
2
359
345
171
19
65
40
23
16
2
7
6
5
4
1
2
4
3
25,714
14,495
8,691
5,460
3,826
3,058
2,178
1,643
1,356
1,236
1,093
1,071
988
916
641
637
585
414
386
312
260
180
481
371
838
266
257
148
51
Height
to
Width
to
894
885
889
147
84
18
15
11
Style: Rococo
Ormolu and Sèvres-style porcelain three-piece garniture suite
Located in London, GB
Ormolu and Sèvres-style porcelain three-piece garniture suite French, Late 19th Century Vases: height 44cm, width 21cm, depth 16cm Urn: 38cm, width 33cm, depth 29cm Attributed to Pi...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Italian Cross Adorned with Native Copper with Crystals & Kyanite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian cross adorned with native copper with crystals from White Pine Mine, Michigan and copper-plated kyanite on a crystal druzy in copper...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

French Altar Reflectors/Decorations, late 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is outstanding pair of French 18th century Candle reflector or Flambeau. It is uncommon to find reflectors that have retained their original stan...
Category

1790s French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Peditment Fragment with Pectin Shells and Crystal on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Italian pediment fragment decorated with pectin shells and red phantom crystal points on a lucite base. The piece is put together by ...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Set Of 2 Silver Mounted Rock Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Raised on oval bases with silver mounted bases with four feet, formed as standing lions. The silver mounted rock crystal foot supports figural form pedestals which themselves suppor...
Category

19th Century European Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Figural Group of Fauns in a Naturalistic Setting, 19th Century French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming figural group of Fauns sitting above a waterfall, in cast stucco with terracotta painted finish, all on a custom wood base. Mid 19th Century. Base bears an old label from ...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Stucco

Pair of 18th Century Italian Candlestick Tops with Agate Coral and Baroque Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of 18th century Italian silver leaf candlestick tops with polished agate coral and baroque pearls. The hand-carved, silver lea...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Silver Leaf

Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Lady With Bird Cage' by Johann Friedrich Lück
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare figurine from the former manufacturer Frankenthal Germany. The lady, dressed in Rococo style: white dress with flowered bodice and apron, white bonnet, is holding an open ...
Category

1920s German Vintage Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral and Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf candlestick top with polished fossil agate coral and natural forming Baroque pearls. The 18th century fragment comes from Tuscany and has the original candlestick wax...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Sevres style Porcelain Vase, France Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A Sevres style porcelain covered vase early 20th century. The wrythen body surmounted by domed lid, decorated with ribbon tied trailing foliate ornament, raised on on square plinth,...
Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Italian Rococo Gilt Cupids
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Rococo style (20th Cent) white painted composition cupid figures with gilt wings and mounted on black column bases
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

A Gilt-Bronze Group of the Infant Bacchus After Clodion, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Gilt-Bronze Group of the Infant Bacchus After Clodion, Late 19th Century Proven...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Angel Wing Mounted on Tourmaline in Crystal Quartz
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf angel wing mounted on tourmaline in crystal quartz. The large, gold leaf and painted angel wing originally came from a church in Tuscany. It was onc...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Tourmaline, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Blue Serves Pair of Jeweled Vases with Gilt Paint and Turquoise
Located in New York, NY
Blue Serves Pair of Jeweled Vases with Gilt Paint and Turquoise embellishments throughout. Incredibly ornate with gold painted details throughout. Both vases contain genre scenes wi...
Category

19th Century Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Bronze

18th Century Italian Mecca Arrow with a Baroque Pearl on a Polished Calcite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th-century Italian mecca arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base. The arrow was once used as part of a decorative motif in artistic depictions (most likely of Saint ...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Nymphenburg Porcelain handcrafted and hand painted cherub on a pedestal
Located in München, Bavaria
This allegorical cherub Luna holding the cycle moon is handcrafted in Nymphenburg porcelain. The figure stands on a pedestal adorned with the Bavarian crest and floral bouquets. The ...
Category

2010s German Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Sunray with Pyrophyllite and Titanium Quartz
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf sunray mounted on pyrophyllite with titanium quartz. The 18th century gold leaf sunray was once a halo motif as part ...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant 18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, in blown glass, is made in transparent color wi...
Category

2010s Italian Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian Maiolica Flower Pot Garlands of Flowers, P. Rubati, Milano, 1770 circa
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” decorated with garlands of flowers Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770 Measures: 4.7 in x 5 in x 8.8 in ...
Category

1770s Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Maiolica

18th Century Italian Wood Tassel on a Polished Calcite Cube with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian tassel on a polished calcite cube with coordinating natural-forming baroque pearls. This tassel originally came from a church in Italy. Many tassels were used to decorate churches on religious feast days. Others were commonly used to decorate 18-19th century French and Italian...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Freeform Glass & Baroque Pearls on Bobeche
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian candlestick decorated with free-forming glass and baroque pearls on an Italian glass bobeche base. The 18th century candlestick is from Tuscany. It is hand carved and hand painted with brownish-red metallic paint. It is placed on an Italian bobeche base. Hand-molded freeform glass...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Art Glass, Glass, Wood

Pair of Italian Rococo Carved Pilaster Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Rococo (mid-18th Century) carved silver gilt pilaster wall plaques with bird and floral carving under an Ionic capital pediment (PRICED ...
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Leaf

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Agate Coral & a Double Crystal Point
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian church vase with fossilized coral, a double crystal point on an agate base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic...
Category

17th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal, Coral

Pair of 18th Century Italian Finial Bases with Agate Coral on a Lucite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of 18th century Italian finial bases with coordinating polished agate coral on a Lucite base. Florida’s state stone, agatized coral, began as li...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Important Monumental Sèvres-Style Cobalt & Ormolu Porcelain Urns
Located in New York, NY
This impressive pair of monumental antique porcelain vases is a testament to the opulence of French craftsmanship in the style reminiscent of Sèvres porcelain, dating back to around ...
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Rococo Gilt Cupids
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Rococo style (20th Cent) white painted composition cupid figures with gilt wings and a green drape between their legs
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

Antique Silvered Bronze Pitcher from France, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite example of Rococo style ornamentation, this antique (circa 1890) silvered bronze pitcher comes from France. The pitcher has been adorned with spiral fluting that expand ...
Category

1890s French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Vases Decorated with Shells and Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of 18th century Italian gold leaf church altar vases decorated with fossil shells, siliquaria, and natural forming baroque pearls. The vases originally came from a church in A...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Antique English George IV Sheffield Plate Rococo Round Base Candlesticks
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of superb quality George IV Rococo border round base candlesticks Exceptional applied Rococo borders; removable bobeches, no plate wear noted.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Mme Pompadour french alabaster bust circa 1850
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible bust in alabaster representing Mme Pompadour circa 1850
Category

1850s French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Rococo Italian Maiolica Flower Pot Pasquale Rubati, Milano, 1770 circa
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” with support feet decorated with little bunches of flowers Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770 5.5 in X ...
Category

1770s Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Maiolica

18th Century Italian Mecca Vase with Pyrite and Peridot Points
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian mecca vase decorated with pyrite and peridot points and sits on a polished coordinating glass base. The 18th century mecca vase is ...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Pyrite, Crystal, Metal

Pair of Italian Venetian Murano Glass Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian Murano (20th century) clear and gold dusted glass candelabras with 4 swirl arms and a center obelisk surrounded by glass leaves raised on a pedestal base (af...
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Musicians of Jacob Petit Scenes from Parisian Life, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
This is an exquisite and happy subject, the hand-painted porcelain realized by the master is signed with his well-known blue initials "J.P." as his monogram mark. From 1834, Jacob Pe...
Category

1840s French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Rococo Console Clock
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Rococo console clock with the movement crafted by Eric Lindgren Jr. (active 1754–1786, appointed Royal Clockmaker in 1776) in Stockholm. The case featu...
Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Royal Dux, Dancing Woman in Porcelain, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Dux. Dancing woman in porcelain, 1940s. Stamped. In very good condition. Measures: 21 x 13 cm.
Category

1940s Czech Vintage Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Gilt Limoges Style Porcelain Handled Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a Limoges style cobalt blue handled centerpiece with gilt bronze and hand painted ornamentation. There are no visible markings to suggest that this is an origin...
Category

20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Bronze and Crystal Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a gorgeous three candle and crystal candelabra with a marble base. Careful attention was made to this piece from its delicate engraving on the crystals, to the ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI style Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French 19th century Rococo gilded ormolu mantel clock. The eight day movement, chimes on the hour and half hour.
Category

19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Albert Carrier-Belleuse "Allegory" from the 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Albert Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) "Allegory". French sculpture from the 19th century In rotating gilt bronze. Stands on a marble base. Signed. Alt.: (sculpture) 50.; Height: (t...
Category

19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Large and Impressive Spanish Wrought Iron Candlestand, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large and Impressive Spanish Wrought Iron Candlestand, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 183cm. Width: 140cm. Depth: 58cm.
Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Royal Porcelain Manufactory/State’s Porcelain Manufactory 'KPM' Porcelain Group
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Large Rococo porcelain figure group depicting a scene of peasants, a young woman playing a guitar in the top of a rock accompanied by a young c...
Category

18th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Model of a Crouching Kitten, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903
Located in New York, NY
A model of a crouching kitten by Meissen, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903. The kitten is shown to have pinkish eyes with a pinkish nose and a blue bow. Th...
Category

1910s German Vintage Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Two Antique Rococo Style Ormolu Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These wonderful ormolu (gilt bronze) candelabra are fashioned in the Rococo style, which first flourished in France in the Louis XV period (1715-1774). The candelabra are characteris...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Large Pair of Rococo Style Candle Sconce Wall Decorations
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative and unusual large pair of Florentine Rococo or Baroque style metal candle sconces for wall decoration.
Category

2010s Dutch Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Church Vase with Free-Formed Copper
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' church vase topped with preserved, naturally free-forming copper. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from th...
Category

17th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Garniture
Located in London, GB
With its exquisite paintings of putti playing sports in Arcadian landscapes, this ‘bleu celeste’ garniture demonstrates the exceptional beauty and high-quality craftsmanship of Sevre...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Silver Gilt Floral Prickets, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian carved wood, gesso, and silver gilt floral prickets with centered spikes for candles, bulbous ring columns with bead work, and terminating on stylized lions paws feet...
Category

1750s Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Rococo Gold Painted Cupids
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Rococo (18th Cent) gold painted life size hanging cupid figures.
Category

18th Century Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Bronze Bowl - Sweden from the 18-century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Antique heavy bronze bowl from the 18-century Sweden. Unknown maker.
Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

pair of amphorae Sevres hand painted porcelain with champlevé Origin France
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
A pair of amphorae Sevres hand-painted porcelain with champlevé glaze Origin France perfect condition. The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the most important and well-known European madame-de-pompadour porcelain...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Russian Silver and Glass Jardinière, Russia, 1895
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Russian silver and glass jardinière, Russia, 1895.
Category

1890s Russian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair of Large French Rococo Style Italian Pillar Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of antique plaster candlesticks with large picket for single candle at the top. They have lots of character with loss/chips/breaks and old paint. Very eye catching with solid...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Bronze by Henri Picard Rococo Style Statue Children / Cherubs and Goat
Located in Toledo, OH
Large French Rococo style bronze figural group of cherubs and a goat by Henri Picard (1840-90). Small stamp on bottom of base 0000 HPICARD. Base is modeled after a similar sculpture ...
Category

1850s European Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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-...
Category

20th Century Unknown Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Metal Foliate Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 19th Century Rococo style gilt metal foliate candlesticks on square marble bases. A cross-shaped branch is adorned with leaves and roses on the front side. Flat backs.
Category

19th Century Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very beautiful Rococo pewter tea caddy with lion on the lid.
Category

Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

European Silversmith, Ornamental Silver Bowl on Feet, circa 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European silversmith, Ornamental silver bowl on feet, circa 1900. Stamped. In very good condition. Measures: 25 x 9 cm.
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

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.

Recently Viewed

View All