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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
19th Century Giltwood and Gesso Frame
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century gold leaf cover frame decorate in flower motifs.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Giltwood, Gesso

Antique Rococo Style Bronze Clock - W2072
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Rococo Style Bronze Clock in working order. Made by the New Haven Clock Company, New Haven, Connecticut. There is no damage to this beautiful piece - it has the ...
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1930s American Vintage Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set - Cupid
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful antique French ormolu clock set in the Rococo style. It features cupid as a cherub, seated to the top with torch and quiver of...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

A pair of 19th century gilt bronze French candelabra
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A very pretty pair of gilt bronze French candelabra in the style of Louis XV. Each with two candle light. Decorated with foliate motifs and acanthus leaves.
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Volksted -Richard Eckert Porcelain Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Volksted Porcelain depicting a gentleman dressed with two different colorful flower fabrics in his blouse & pants. His shoes are adorned with flowers. He is holding a rose in his right hand & a gentleman cane...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Fine Vintage Samson Porcelain Bolognese or Bichon Dog Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Samson porcelain model of a Bolognese dog. Modeled after the figurines that Kaendler designed for Meissen in 18th century. A classic form that is always in style! The...
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20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded candlestick top with fossil agate coral. The fragment was originally part of an 18th century Italian candlestick from a historic church. It ha...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Antique Porcelain Group of Bacchus and Attendants by Meissen
Located in London, GB
This piece is a superb example of the work of the Meissen porcelain manufactory. Modelled by E. A. Leuteritz in the 19th century based upon earlier models, it is a group piece, showi...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Classic Grandfather Mantel Clock, Patinated Polished Brass and Calacatta 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

Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Bouquetiere Figures
Located in Basildon, GB
A pair of Meissen bouquetiere figures Circa 1765, both with 'Christie's East' dealer stamps. Modelled by J.J. Kändler holding oval two-handled baskets, the tops pierced for flowers, ...
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1760s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Sèvres Style Pedestals in Porcelain, Ormolu and Green Onyx
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Sèvres style pedestals in porcelain, ormolu and green onyx French, late 19th century Height 87cm, width 40cm, depth 40cm Thes...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Ormolu

Antique Schierholz Porcelain Floral Bowl With Gold Gilt Accents
Located in New Milford, CT
This elegant Von Schierholz porcelain floral bowl showcases the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of 19th-century German porcelain. The bowl is adorned with meticulously hand-painted...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

18th Century Rococo Style Silver Handmade Candelabra, Pradella, Italy, 1980
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificent handcrafted five-flame candelabra reproduces the Classic Milanese style of the mid-18th century. A majestic and elegant piece of incomparable craftsmanship for a high-cl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Decorative Objects

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Silver

Italian Gilt Sterling Blue and Red Enamel 19th Century Picture Frame
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique (gilt) vermeil over sterling silver ornate picture frame with red and blue vitreous enamel, Italy, circa 1890. Has hallmark on front. Oval...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen German, c. 1750 Height 20.5cm, width 11cm, depth 12cm This charming Meissen porce...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Gilded and Paint Decorated Venetian Style Floor Standing Plantstand Planter
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1990s Italian Rococo Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box - 'Musicians in parkland'
Located in Basildon, GB
An 18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box, decorated with a couple and two seated musicians in parkland, the sides with small panels within rai...
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18th Century English Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Monumental size bust of Platao in bronze circa 1850
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and monumental size bust in bronze representing Platao circa 1850
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1850s Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer by Charpentier
Located in London, GB
Designed in the French Rococo style, this clock and barometer set have been beautifully ornamented with scrolling foliate gilt bronze forms. The two are diamond shaped, with symmetri...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Herend Hungarian Blue Decorated and Lidded Porcelain Urns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Hungarian (20th Century porcelain urns with bright blue backgrounds and painted central pastoral scenes with gilt and pink details and lids with decorative cutouts...
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20th Century Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

18th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with a Chalcedony Rosette
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian fragment with a chalcedony rosette. It has antique hand-written Italian inscriptions on the base. The chalcedony mineral mimics the color and texture of the distressed wood fragment. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic Florence Flood of 1966. This was one of the worst floods recorded since the Renaissance and drew thousands of volunteers from all over the world to help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and rare books. The volunteers were called "the mud angels" because of the mud and silt left everything from the damage of the flood. There is still the original paint and silt left on the piece to uphold the integrity, craftmanship, and history of sculptural fragment. The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral and a Silver Leaf Shell
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick top fragment with polished agate coral and a coordinating silver-leaf shell. The hand-carved, 18th century silver candlestick top origin...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Agate, Silver Leaf

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
These beautiful porcelain vases feature elegant Rococo-style decorations in the manner of the Sèvres manufactures. The vases feature slightly flared cylindrical porcelain bodies ...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Large Celestial Blue King Louis Sevres Style Scenery Lidded Urns
Located in New Milford, CT
"This exquisite pair of large lidded urns in the iconic Sevres style, featuring a stunning celestial blue glaze adorned with intricate gilt detailing that exudes opulence and refinem...
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Early 2000s Unknown Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A GILT-METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX Circa 1750, probably Mennecy
Located in Spencertown, NY
A GILT-METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX Circa 1750, probably Saint-Cloud Modelled as a reclining monk, one hand supporting his bald head, the other holding a rosary and with a crutch at his s...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Metal

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

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Figure of Christ on Red and White Crystal Quartz
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian figure of Christ and metal sword with large red and white crystal quartz clusters and phantom quartz. The figure of Christ was originally part of a c...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Mecca Tassel on Chalcopyrite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian mecca hand carved tassel on a coordinating chalcopyrite mineral base. This tassel was originally hung from an 18th century Italian chandelier. Many tassels were used to decorate churches on religious feast days. Others were commonly used to decorate 18th-19th century French and...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Frame, Wood, Late 17th-Early 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Framework. Carved wood, late 17th-early 18th century. Rectangular frame that presents a "base structure" of straight lines, combining moldings of different widths and finishes (inside, a golden band with Fine plant details towards the corners; then a thin red one, and a wider green one, these two the latter imitating marble; outside, another fine gilt molding), enhanced with a series of carvings of vegetal elements in the corners (symmetrical composition), two ovoid elements on the long sides and a highly elaborate cresting with vegetal elements, rockeries, scrolls, flowers and imitation of fabrics (which are joined with those ovoid elements mentioned). The combination of red, green and gold is common in certain types of frames (compare, for example, with the terracotta of Salamanca made around the middle of the 16th century by Juan de Juni, which is kept in the Victoria and Albert Museum). On it, a series of carvings with a lot of movement and depth have been added, showing Baroque influence (reminiscent in certain details of works such as the frame of the Immaculate Conception by Alonso Cano...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Wood

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Agate Coral and Fossil Oyster Shells
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th or 18th century Italian fragment vase with agate coral, zig zag oyster fossil arms, fossil shells, and a baroque pearl on a polished petrified wood base. This fragment is fro...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Agate, Coral

18th Century Italian Angel Mounted with Fossil Agate Coral Wings on Aragonite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf angel with fossil agate coral wings and mounted aragonite. The hand-carved angel was once part of a decorative, angelic depiction in a ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Enamel Tea Caddy Vienna 18th Century with Landscape
Located in Epfach, DE
A very nice enamel tea caddy, Vienna 18th century, paintings with landscape and couples on all sides and on the top and gold ornamentation.   
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1760s Austrian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of 18th Century Italian Fragments with Gold Flower Reliefs & Golden Barite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian fragments with a gold flower relief decorated with natural forming baroque pearls to emulate the flower on a matrix of barite and double terminated calci...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Modern Grandfather Floor Clock in Gold-Plated Brass and Green Ming 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, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal, Gold, Chro...

18th Century Italian Processional Finial with Polished Agate Coral on an Agate
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian processional finial with polished agate coral on a coordinating agatized coral base. The finial originally came from a church in Tuscany. Polished agate cora...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Agate

18th Century Italian Distressed Gold Leaf Angel Wing with Calcite Crystals
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian distressed gold leaf angel wing with golden calcite crystals on an antique Italian metal pan drip tray. These calcite crystals are from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee w...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Calcite Crystal Cluster on Bobeche
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian fragment with a calcite crystal cluster in matrix mounted on a Italian glass bobeche base. The fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved f...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze picture frame. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze picture frame. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Marble Sculpture Signed Clodion, French 19th Century
Located in Miami, US
An impressive marble sculpture depicting a Nymph and Child, crafted in the celebrated 18th-century Rococo style. Signed "Clodion," this piece reflects the charm and finesse that mark...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Marble

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes
Located in London, GB
Gilt-bronze and Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer set by Gleizes French, 19th Century Height 115cm, width 30cm, depth 7cm In the Louis XV style, t...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

18th Century Italian Murano Clear Glass and Blue Trimmed Blown Glass Bottles
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful antique late 18th century (1780 circa) Murano blown clear glass set of four lidded bottles recalling a genie bottle shape, is made of the most thin and see-through gla...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Large Ormolu Mounted Cobalt-Blue Ground Jewelled Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large ormolu mounted cobalt-blue ground jewelled porcelain vases French, Late 19th Century Height 68cm, width 30cm, depth 25cm Made in the style of the renowned French Sèv...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Rococo Giltwood Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century rococo carved and giltwood shelf clock, the crest with stork holding a bone in his beak pearched on a romantic castle ruin with carved...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Antique Snuff Box, German, 800 Fine Silver, Hand Chased with a Smoking Pub Scene
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A very fine, very heavy .800 fine German silver Snuff Box with a hand chased or cast .800 fine silver lid (the entire box is hallmarked "800" with other maker's marks that were not i...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Silver

Baccarat Opaline Glass Lamp, Vase Formed with Floral Decoration
Located in London, GB
A Baccarat opaline glass lamp, vase formed with floral decoration French, 19th century Measures: Lamp: height 74cm, diameter 19cm Shade: heig...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Brass

Meissen Snake Handle Vase With Flower Boquet Painting, by Leuteritz, Ca 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large double snake handle vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped stand, handles in the form of coiled snake pairs raised on the side, white and cobalt blue base, fine ...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Stunning Rococo Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies, London, 1768
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1768 by Henry Bailey, this stunning pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies, feature Rococo chasing throughout, vacant cartouches, and ...
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1760s English Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Delft Blue and White "St Domingo" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "St Domingo" tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral medallion. Inscribed with "St Domingo," a popular tobacco variety cultivat...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Delft, Faience

Sevres Ceramica chest Rococo style 19th century 1870 hand painted
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres Ceramica chest Rococo style 19th century 1870 hand painted origin France Perfect unrestored condition natural wear. The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the most important and well-known European madame-de-pompadour porcelain...
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1870s French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Antique Lidded Box in Hand Painted Porcelain with Flowers and Gold Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique lidded box in hand painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration on a purple background. Sevres style, early 20th century. Measures:...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

Set of Five Allegorical Porcelain Sculptures by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Set of five allegorical porcelain sculptures by Meissen German, c. 1975 Measures: Height 15cm, width 10cm, depth 8.5cm The five figures in this set are allegorical of the senses...
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1970s German Vintage Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

18th Century Bilston Enamel Oval Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Bilston Enamel Oval Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780, blue-ground, transfer printed and painted with a flautist and a lady singer in a garden. 35mm high x 90mm wide x 65mm...
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18th Century English Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Porcelain, champlevé enamel, and gilt-bronze Rococo style three-piece clock set
Located in London, GB
Porcelain, champlevé enamel, and gilt-bronze Rococo style three-piece clock set French, Late 19th Century Clock: height 38cm, width 23cm, depth 16cm Vases: height 28cm, width 13cm, d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Dachshund Dog
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Meissen Porcelain figure of a Dachshund dog, with double blue crossed swords mark under-glaze. This is a very well portrayed Dachs...
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1930s German Vintage Rococo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Rococo silver trinket box Lovers in park Late 18th century 800 Hallmark
Located in Sweden, SE
Octagonal trinket, patch, "snuff" box, with roses on the sides and a couple lovers on lid. Very fine work by stamping (embossing) on the outside or insi...
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Late 18th Century Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Rococo Period 18th Century Italian Painted and Carved Candlesticks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo period painted candlesticks from the 18th century, with carved cartouches and scrolling feet. Created in Italy during the 18th century, each of this pair of ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects

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Wood

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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