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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
18th Century Rococo Pot For Fireplace Wood
Located in Copenhagen, K
Period brass cooking pot with decorations on the side and bottom. Pot has a iron handle to hook pot over the fireplace.
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18th Century Scandinavian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century B. Neresheimer & Söhne Rococó Style .810 Silver Picture Frame
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare ca. 1895 Hanau, Germany .810 silver picture frame by B. Neresheimer & Sohne. The upper section shows a putti carrying a festoon with flowers. The whole frame is decorated with...
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1890s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Silver

Bespoke Rococo Style Large Heavy Tole Candle Wall Sconces
Located in West Hartford, CT
Bespoke, large pair of Florentine Rococo style metal candle sconces for wall decoration. Features intentional rustic patina and larger scale, see dime...
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Early 2000s Italian Rococo Decorative Objects

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Metal

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

Rococo Style Molded Glass and Gilt-Metal Footed Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Ornate glass bowl centerpiece with with gilt metal base. The glass is intricately cut with a with a lattice design, with bases ornamented with curvin...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Italian Carved Wood Figural Card Stand, Receiver, Late 18th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Italian carved wood figural card stand or server. Life-sized figure in the form of a young cavalier holding a round tray, on a small pedestal base. 1EXA.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Wood

Single Bronze and Cut-Glass Candelabrum
Located in Belmont, MA
Continental single bronze and cut-glass five-light candelabrum with curved arms, multisized glass drops and floral shaped candle pots.
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1890s American Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Single Fusee Mantel clock by Hay London
By HAY
Located in Amersham, GB
An unusual english single fusee mantel clock in a Louis XV style rocaille ormolu case in the french taste. The eight day fusee movement is of superb quality with a pendulum descendin...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Wood Candlestick Decorated with a Crystal and Shells
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian (Region of Liguria) wood candlestick decorated with a calcite crystal in matrix, a specimen from the Elmwood Mine, and gold leaf shells. This mine produces some ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Portuguese Sculpture of Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This Portuguese sculpture of Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição is a captivating religious piece, crafted in plaster with delicate attention to detail. The figure depicts the Virgi...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Sculpture of St Anthony with Child in Pottery
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Sculpture of St Anthony with Child. St Anthony is depicted wearing a brown cloak, typical of the Franciscans, with gold details and a cord around his waist. The Child Jesus is dresse...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Rococo French Style Carved Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved and gilt, French style large mirror frame, pair available.
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1990s North American Rococo Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

French Hand Painted Porcelain Carriage with Marie Antoinette
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Paris porcelain figural group depicting Marie Antoinette borne in her carriage with small dog following. Carriage has removable top cover. Beautifully-painted detailing, and v...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Barbotine Boat and People Composition
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring this vibrant antique porcelain piece into your living room, office, or bedroom for a unique flair. This colorful, extremely detailed majolica figurine composition was created in France, circa 1880; it features a beautiful boat cresting small waves, with an exquisitely dressed group inside, including a gondolier in a traditional Louis XV clothing steering the Venetian boat...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Porcelain

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

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock French, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 18cm, width 10cm, depth 8.5cm The carriage clock is of rectangular form an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Wood Chapel Clock by Waterbury Clock CO, USA
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This elegant mahogany chapel clock, crafted by the renowned Waterbury Clock Co. in the USA, embodies the refined aesthetics and skilled craftsmanship of 19th-century American clockma...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Metal

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

Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming pair of Meissen porcelain figures celebrates the essence of Revelry. First modeled by the renowned Johann Joachim Kändler on bases by Peter Reinicke, circa 1767, these joyous groups depict musicians making merry by playing the French horn, flute, guitar and hurdy-gurdy, and gardeners carrying flowers in baskets and aprons. Two almost identical groups are featured in Meissen: Collector’s Catalogue by Laurence Mitchell. Figures by Kändler were especially popular and served as table decorations at courtly banquets. He took the reigns of the Meissen factory in 1733 and over the following 40 years created more than 900 models, many of which were considered the most important and beautiful ever produced. Many of his designs were so timeless and classic that they continued to be used well into the 19th century. Kändler was highly regarded especially for his allegorical representations and he was certainly at his best when designing the Four Continents...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra
Located in Basildon, GB
Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of seated Musician figures. 14cm high figures, Crossed swords mark to rear of base, c1745. Both figures mounted in an 18th Century ormolu arbour ...
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1740s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Meissen Figurines Cherubs with Swing Model G 32 by Acier Made circa 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs with Swing The details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling! Design: Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799) / model G 32 created 1780 ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Sculpture of Saint Anthony With the Child, in Ceramic
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This ceramic sculpture of Saint Anthony with the Child is a beautifully crafted representation of devotion and purity. The figure stands tall, captured in a serene and gentle pose. S...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Rococo Style Patinated Bronze Figural Group after Clodion
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Rococo style sculpture depicts a moment of revelry, showing a woman with two infants. She is shown holding one of them on her lap, and with another below. The naturali...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Pair of 20th. C. American Caldwell Gilt Bronze 7-Arm Torchieres w/ Lion Feet
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Rare Pair of 20th. Century American Caldwell Gilt Bronze 7-Arm Torchieres with Lion Feet. Each with a Solomonic-form stem molded with spiral fluting and grape leaves and ...
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20th Century American Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Monumental 19th Century Giltwood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual. Have never seen one like this. Most likely had a painting inset, but mirror could be placed inside. Stand alone or hang on wall.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

18th Century Meissen Figures "Children Dancing"
Located in Basildon, GB
A Pair of 18th Century Meissen Figures "Children Dancing", modelled in the commedia dell'arte style as a young girl and boy dancing. Raised over simple rococo bases with applied flow...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Sculpture of Lady of Graces, in Plaster
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This sculpture of the Lady of Graces, crafted in plaster, exudes elegance and classical beauty. The figure is draped in a flowing blue cloak that gently cascades around her form, add...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Saint Benedict Wooden Sculpture
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This beautifully carved wooden sculpture represents Saint Benedict, a figure of profound spiritual importance. The saint is depicted wearing a traditional black monastic habit, symbo...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Wood

Ornamental Mirror Frame, Giltwood, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
It requires restoration. Rectangular cornucopia with carved and gilded wooden frame decorated with a series of smooth moldings and with a very elaborate finish on the upper part (ar...
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18th Century European Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Metal

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

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 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

18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure Depicting Baby Jesus
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an extraordinary 18th-century Italian carved wood and polychromed figure, capturing the tender image of baby Jesus in a standing posture, gracefully perched upon an intric...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Antique pair of gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain cachepot vases
Located in London, GB
Antique pair of gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain cachepot vases French, 19th Century Height 24.5cm, width 17cm, depth 15cm...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Mme Pompadour french alabaster bust circa 1850
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible bust in alabaster representing Mme Pompadour circa 1850
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1850s French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

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...
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2010s Italian Rococo Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

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 Rococo Figure 'Huntress with Dog', by J.C. Schoenheit, Around 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborate porcelain figure of the 19th century: Young lady with rococo wig dressed as a huntress: black trident hat with colorful feather decoration, softly falling dress...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th C Meissen Porcelain Allegorical Group of Three Putti with Musical Motifs
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful 19th century Meissen Porcelain allegorical grouping of three putti with musical Motifs. One putti is seen with a trumpet in his hand, the other putti is seen playing a ly...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Rococo Style Bisque Porcelain Female Figures
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style bisque porcelain female figures French, late 19th century One figure: Height 19cm, width 14cm, depth 10cm Other figure: Height...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Albert Carrier-Belleuse Pair of French Five-Fire Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Albert Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) Pair of French five-fire candelabra from the 19th century. in gilded bronze. Decorated with female figures, on a marble base. Signed. Measure:...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Lamp Bases by Picard
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres porcelain lamp bases by Picard French, Late 19th Century Height 52cm, width 21cm, depth 16cm These superb pieces are a pair of Sèvres style po...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This 18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, in blown glass, is made in transparent color with gilde...
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2010s Italian Rococo Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Decorative 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp fashioned in an ornate rococo style. This Hanukkah lamp is cast into the shape of a chaise lounge chair complete with four stron...
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19th Century Polish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Brass

A Polish Brass Hannukah Lamp Circa, late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Hanukkah Lamp is interestingly made with many different classical shapes and parts. At top, a pierced fleur de-lis surmounted on scrolling rails is mounted atop a similarly pierced...
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Late 19th Century Polish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Brass

Gyratory III, a sand coloured ceramic rococo sculptural vessel by Jo Taylor
Located in London, GB
'Gyratory III' is a unique ceramic sculptural vessel by the British artist, Jo Taylor. In the artist's own words: "Gyratory means moving in a circle or spiral, which relates to the...
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2010s British Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Meissen Mushroom Seller "Pilzverkäufer" with blue eyes, circa 1747
Located in Basildon, GB
Mid 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Rare blue eyed Mushroom Seller "Pilzverkäufer". Model Number 864, by Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1747 Crossed swords mark and model n...
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1740s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful clock was crafted in circa 1870 in France. Known as a carriage clock, it was designed for use when travelling. Such clocks were crafted on a small scale with handles, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

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 Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Enamel

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

18th Century Monumental XL Italian Rococo Carved Wood "Supra Porte" Ornament
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Super Large Antique Italian Rococo Carved Wood "Supra Porte'. This monumental 18th Century ornament is 2 meters wide! Beautiful A-symmetrically carved Pinewood and Basswood with C-Sc...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Pine

An Ormolu Mounted Mennecy Double Snuff Box in the Form of a Barrel, Circa 1740
Located in Spencertown, NY
The white ground floral decorated snuff box with openings at both ends, one opening revealing painted initials D.V. for Duc de Villroy.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair of Silver Gilt 3-Branch Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver gilt 3-branch candelabra Continental, 20th Century Height 27cm, width 28cm, depth 12cm These superb silver gilt candelabra were crafted in the 20th century and thei...
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20th Century European Rococo Decorative Objects

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Vermeil, Silver

Pair of Silver Gilt 3-Branch Candelabra
Pair of Silver Gilt 3-Branch Candelabra
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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

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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