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.
Antique Dresden Potschappel Porcelain Miniature Flower Encrusted Perfume Bottle
By Dresden Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique miniature Dresden porcelain perfume bottle. By Thieme Potschappel. Decorated throughout with encrusted porcelain flowers...
Porcelain
Italian Porcelain Vanity Bottle Bird Design Rococo Style
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian white and gold porcelain vanity bottle with bird design in the Rococo style, circa early-20th century, Italy. A white porcelain bottle...
Porcelain
18th Century Dutch Sterling Silver and Cut Crystal Glass Perfume Cylinder Bottle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid 1700's cut crystal encased ornate sterling silver cylindrical shaped Dutch cologne or perfume scent bottle showing multiple scenes of vernacular life in 1700's Europe. Has a make...
Sterling Silver
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...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
French Porcelain Perfume Bottle
By Jacob Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
A bird in flight adorns this charming perfume bottle attributed to famed French porcelain maker Jacob Petit. It is exemplary of the opulent artistry for which Petit is renowned, from...
Porcelain
Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Porcelain Bottles Probably by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style gilt porcelain bottles probably by Jacob Petit French, 19th century Measures: Height 22.5cm, width 9cm, depth 6cm This pair of bottles, attributed to Jacob ...
Porcelain
$514
H 5.52 in Dm 6.7 in
Midcentury Italian cut glass perfume bottle, decanter or vanity accessory, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Large curvaceous perfume bottle with bevel / faceted decorative detailing to the top. Complimented with matching hexagonal faceted stopper.
Glass
$377
H 4.14 in Dm 2.76 in
Murano Italian Hand Blown Twin Handled Bottle Shaped Millefiori Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Art Deco Italian Murano satin glass millefiori twin handled vase dating from circa 1930-1940. This quality vase is of small bottle shape...
Blown Glass
$1,334
H 3.55 in W 1.19 in D 0.87 in
19th Century Small Gold and Porcelain Scent Perfume Bottle in Box
Located in Delft, NL
19th century small porcelain scent perfume bottle in case Porcelain bottle with white and blue painted union pattern The gold mounting on the bottle is marked with the Dutch gold...
Gold
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian Murano glass vase manufactured in the 1960s.
Glass, Murano Glass
Pear Shaped Meissen Vase with Cover and Vines with Flowers and Fruits
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 19th century pear shaped Meissen covered vase with raised fruits, vines and flowers. The vase is finely hand painted with pink ...
Porcelain
French Perfume Bottle Guerlain Paris
Located in New York, NY
An iconic French perfume bottle, perfume Shalimar, by Guerlain Pairs, known as the Flacon Chauve Souris (The Bat), born 1924, Paris, France. Shown, the iconic beautiful French urn ...
Crystal
Pair of Antique Old Paris Hand Painted Jacob Petit Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique Old Paris hand painted Jacob Petit vases, circa 1850. Jacob Pettit was a porcelain maker and decorator in 19th century France. His wo...
Porcelain
Antique Brilliant Cut Glass Perfume Bottle with Sterling Silver Top Cap
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Nicely cut glass perfume bottle with Sterling silver top. Marked sterling and hallmarked. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver And Brilliant Cut Lay Down Perfume Bottle
Located in Norwood, NJ
Finest quality and rare brilliant cut glass and sterling silver lay down perfume bottle/vial. Top of repoussé sterling silver by Alexander Clar...
Crystal, Cut Steel
$102,634 / set
H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Antique Rococo Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
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...
Ormolu
18th Century French Palais Royal Perfume Bottle
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Perfume/Scent Bottle from the 18th Century, namely an 18C French Palais Royal Perfume Bottle. . Either French o...
Tourmaline, Gold
$76Sale Price|47% Off
H 5.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
18th Century English Faceted & Gilt Blown Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
18th century faceted & gilt blown glass perfume bottle; England. Lacks stopper/cork. 5 1/2" x 1 1/4". Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major source for the se...
Blown Glass
18th Century Bilston Figural Bodkin Case
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Bilston Figural Bodkin Case, with a spirally fluted tube, painted flowers below a female head, latterly converted to a scent bottle.
Enamel
Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Scent Bottle
By Jacob Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lush flower motif and rich color distinguish this rare perfume bottle by Jacob Petit, celebrated ceramicist and one of the most significant producers of...
Porcelain
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H 4.07 in W 2.07 in D 0.75 in
Antique French Snuff Bottle w/ Miniature Enamel Painting, XVIII Century
Located in New York, NY
This rare 18th century snuff bottle made of copper is covered all over its surface with a beautiful pastoral painting, depicting two different scenes of gallant courtship on both sid...
Enamel
Jacob Petit Porcelain Crown Perfume
By Jacob Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
A crown tops this regal perfume bottle crafted by Jacob Petit, one of the most important and well-known makers of French porcelain. The crown is decorated with gems and flowers delic...
Porcelain
Jacob Petit Porcelain Gothic Revival Perfume Bottles
By Jacob Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
These striking perfume bottles were crafted by renowned French porcelain artist Jacob Petit. The pair's highly unique hexagonal spire form brings to mind the architecture of a Gothic...
Porcelain
Porcelain Perfume Attributed to Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elaborately designed porcelain perfume bottle attributed to Jacob Petit is a work of delicate beauty. Crafted in a rare square form, the perfume...
Porcelain
Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain Perfume Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Of elliptical shape, this Sevres style porcelain perfume box contains fitted space for two glass perfume bottles. These bottles, which are mounted wi...
Metal
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H 11.25 in Dm 6.75 in
Antique Paris Porcelain Flower Encrusted or Schneeballen Bottle by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare, antique French porcelain bottle or decanter by Jacob Petit. With typical Meissen style "Schneeballen" overall flower encrusted decoration, figural flower encrusted handles...
Porcelain
Vintage Italian Cork Decanter
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Italian decanter made of cork and bark. This style of bottle is traditionally made to store liqueurs but can be used as any sort of de...
Cork