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Rococo Vases

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
Pair 19th Century Meissen Schneeballen Porcelain Vases
Pair 19th Century Meissen Schneeballen Porcelain Vases

Pair 19th Century Meissen Schneeballen Porcelain Vases

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (19th century) schneeballen porcelain vases from Meissen, each approximately 20 by 11 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches and in good condition.

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19th Century German Antique Rococo Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of Sèvres-Inspired Cobalt Blue and Gold Porcelain Vases, Scrolling Foliage
Pair of Sèvres-Inspired Cobalt Blue and Gold Porcelain Vases, Scrolling Foliage

Pair of Sèvres-Inspired Cobalt Blue and Gold Porcelain Vases, Scrolling Foliage

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Sèvres-inspired cobalt blue and gold porcelain vases, adorned with intricate scrolling foliage and arabesque motifs. These vases echo the refined elegance of 18th-century F...

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Late 20th Century Rococo Vases

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Porcelain

19th Century Capodimonte Polychrome Porcelain Incense Burners Vases with Flowers
19th Century Capodimonte Polychrome Porcelain Incense Burners Vases with Flowers

19th Century Capodimonte Polychrome Porcelain Incense Burners Vases with Flowers

By Capodimonte

Located in Firenze, IT

An exquisite pair of early 19th century Italian Capodimonte Rocococ style polychrome porcelain incense burners in the form of urn shaped vases with two handles and pierced lids. The...

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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar
Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar

Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar

Located in Katonah, NY

The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles. This large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated! The elaborate decoration on the front featu...

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Delft

Pair of Large Antique Sevres Porcelain And Bronze Urns
Pair of Large Antique Sevres Porcelain And Bronze Urns

Pair of Large Antique Sevres Porcelain And Bronze Urns

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

important Pair of Sevres porcelain urns, each featuring a porcelain body and foot mounted on a gilt bronze base and adorned with gilt bronze, foliage form trimmings and handles. Each...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Vases

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Bronze

Antique Dresden Potschappel Porcelain Flower Encrusted Bottle Neck Vase
Antique Dresden Potschappel Porcelain Flower Encrusted Bottle Neck Vase

Antique Dresden Potschappel Porcelain Flower Encrusted Bottle Neck Vase

By Jacob Petit, Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Dresden porcelain vase. By Thieme Potschappel. Decorated throughout with encrusted porcelain flowers and painted scenes. One side of the bottle is painted with flowers, the other with a scene of 3 children in colonial/medieval garb. With gilt highlights. Simply a lovely porcelain vase! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There are typical losses to the flowers & foliage. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Marked to the base with a Thieme...

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20th Century German Rococo Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set
Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set

Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set

Located in London, GB

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

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases

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Ormolu, Bronze

18th Century Dutch Delft Earthenware Vases Pieter van den Briel’t Fortuyn
18th Century Dutch Delft Earthenware Vases Pieter van den Briel’t Fortuyn

18th Century Dutch Delft Earthenware Vases Pieter van den Briel’t Fortuyn

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Two 18th century delft earthenware vases signed VB (Pieter van den Briel 't Fortuyn, 1753-1759) In original condition, no restorations as you can see on the photo's. VB mark : Van ...

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Vases

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Earthenware

Antique Silvered Bronze Pitcher from France, Circa 1890
Antique Silvered Bronze Pitcher from France, Circa 1890

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 ...

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1890s French Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pair of Magnificent Ormolu Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Vases
Monumental Pair of Magnificent Ormolu Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Vases

Monumental Pair of Magnificent Ormolu Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Vases

By Bellanger, e. collot

Located in New York, NY

Hand painted with scenes of a chateau landscape and courtly couples in a garden, signed 'E. Collot', on a gilt and cobalt ground, gilt-bronze acanthus swag handles, base and foliate ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Bronze

Berlin KPM Guild Royal Blue Porcelain Vase
Berlin KPM Guild Royal Blue Porcelain Vase

Berlin KPM Guild Royal Blue Porcelain Vase

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Guaynabo, PR

Berlin KPM pedestal vaulted vase. It is hand painted on the front with a scene of Kronprinzepalais building redesigned by Johann Heinrich Strack for Prince Frederick William of Pruss...

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19th Century German Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Pottery Urns
Pair of English Pottery Urns

Pair of English Pottery Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

This listing features a pair of Rococo style vases that are a beautiful cobalt color with depictions of two pairs of adorable cherubs. There are so many little details on these vases...

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20th Century English Rococo Vases

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Ceramic

Chelsea Porcelain Frill Vase with Birds, Rococo ca 1760
Chelsea Porcelain Frill Vase with Birds, Rococo ca 1760

Chelsea Porcelain Frill Vase with Birds, Rococo ca 1760

By Chelsea Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a charming frill vase made by the Chelsea Porcelain factory in about 1760. The vase is in the Rococo style and it speaks for itself why this style of vase is called a "frill" vase. This vase has undergone restorations (although it still holds water perfectly) and is therefore offered As Found (A/F) at a reduced price. Chelsea was one of the very early adopters of porcelain in the British china industry. Founded in 1744 the Chelsea pottery was for about 40 years the leading maker of fine chinaware, excelling in their sense of style, perfection and constant innovation and inspiring many following generations of china makers. The company was started by French silversmith Nicholas Sprimont and you can see the influence of the French style of silverware...

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1760s English Antique Rococo Vases

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Porcelain

Vase Antique Old Paris Hand Painted Parisian Romantic Scene France 19th Century
Vase Antique Old Paris Hand Painted Parisian Romantic Scene France 19th Century

Vase Antique Old Paris Hand Painted Parisian Romantic Scene France 19th Century

Located in Bastogne, BE

Stunning antique porcelain vase with flower handles and elaborately shaped tops crafted in France during the end of 19 Century and Early 20th. Featuring ornate Rococo design in the ...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Maiolica Bottle Cooler Joseph Hannong, Strasbourg France, circa 1771
Maiolica Bottle Cooler Joseph Hannong, Strasbourg France, circa 1771

Maiolica Bottle Cooler Joseph Hannong, Strasbourg France, circa 1771

By Joseph Hannong

Located in Milano, IT

Bottle cooler Manufacture Joseph Hannong Strasbourg, France, circa 1771 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) It measures 7.40 in in height x 9.64 in diam...

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1770s French Antique Rococo Vases

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Maiolica

Antique Painted and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vase by Meissen
Antique Painted and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vase by Meissen

Antique Painted and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vase by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This beautiful vase was created by the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory. Meissen was established in the early 18th century, making it the first producer of hard-paste porcelain...

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19th Century German Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Jewelled Porcelain Vases
Pair of Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Jewelled Porcelain Vases

Pair of Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Jewelled Porcelain Vases

Located in London, GB

Pair of Sèvres style gilt bronze and jewelled porcelain vases French, Late 19th Century Height 46cm, width 21cm, depth 16cm Made in the style of the famous Sèvres porcelain manufa...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Pair of Derby Frill Vases, circa 1760
18th Century Pair of Derby Frill Vases, circa 1760

18th Century Pair of Derby Frill Vases, circa 1760

By Chelsea-Derby

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Pair of Derby Frill Vases and Covers, circa 1765. The bodies each applied with female masks on two sides, surrounded by applied flowers. The covers each decorated with a...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Sevres Style Urn
Monumental Sevres Style Urn

Monumental Sevres Style Urn

Located in New York, NY

Monumental Sevres style Floor Urn or Salon Vase and Cover with gilt bronze mounts,decorated with hand-painted maiden, cherubs, flowers and fruit, along with symbols of gardening and ...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Vases

Materials

Bronze

Sevres Ormolu-Mounted Covered Vase of Cupid and Cherubs
Sevres Ormolu-Mounted Covered Vase of Cupid and Cherubs

Sevres Ormolu-Mounted Covered Vase of Cupid and Cherubs

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

Sevres Ormolu-Mounted Covered Vase of impressive size depicting cupid and two cherubs in a lush and colorful garden on both sides. The glazed painting applied bursts with bright and ...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Summer', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760
Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Summer', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Summer', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 18th century: Four cupids wrapped in cloths grouped on a rock after the corn harvest, one leaning on the corn in the centre with a wreath ...

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Floral Rococo Style French Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit
Pair of 19th Century Floral Rococo Style French Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit

Pair of 19th Century Floral Rococo Style French Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit

By Jacob Petit

Located in Madrid, ES

This pair of striking 19th century porcelain vases, though unmarked, were almost certainly produced by Jacob Petit (1797-1868), the French pottery manufacturer well-known for his idi...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Early 19th Century Minton Porcelain Centrepiece Vase
Large Early 19th Century Minton Porcelain Centrepiece Vase

Large Early 19th Century Minton Porcelain Centrepiece Vase

By Minton

Located in London, GB

Large early 19th century Minton porcelain centrepiece vase English, c. 1835 Height 65cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm Beautifully made by Minton in around 1835, the centrepiece depicts numerous motifs such as the elements, animals, and figurative art. Three finely gilt putti stand around the central tree trunk. All are beautifully detailed with aspects such as fabric texture or fruit detailing easily recognisable. Together they support a gadroon bowl decorated with a plethora of details. It is hand-painted with alternating bird and flower scenes separated by bands of gilt caillouté. The rim above is ornate...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Porcelain Vase-Form Lamps with Floral Decoration
Pair of Antique Porcelain Vase-Form Lamps with Floral Decoration

Pair of Antique Porcelain Vase-Form Lamps with Floral Decoration

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique porcelain vase-form lamps with floral decoration Continental, 19th Century Lamps: height 57cm, width 18cm, depth 16cm Shades: height 22cm, diameter 39cm With twin handles and painted floral decoration, these fine porcelain lamps...

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19th Century European Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Brass

Russian Silver and Glass Jardinière, Russia, 1895
Russian Silver and Glass Jardinière, Russia, 1895

Russian Silver and Glass Jardinière, Russia, 1895

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Russian silver and glass jardinière, Russia, 1895.

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1890s Russian Antique Rococo Vases

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Silver

Monumental Sèvres style ormolu mounted porcelain vase of the Four Seasons
Monumental Sèvres style ormolu mounted porcelain vase of the Four Seasons

Monumental Sèvres style ormolu mounted porcelain vase of the Four Seasons

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

Monumental Sèvres style ormolu mounted porcelain vase of the Four Seasons French, c.1895 Height 152cm, diameter 45cm Set on a polychrome ground, dominated by a rare and fitting beige ground, which is accentuated and banded with strips in green, this beautiful and monumental porcelain vase...

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1890s French Antique Rococo Vases

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Ormolu

Large Italian Alabaster Vase on Stand
Large Italian Alabaster Vase on Stand

Large Italian Alabaster Vase on Stand

Located in London, GB

This large and impressive vase was carved in Italy in circa 1900 from a veined grey alabaster. The vase is shaped like stylised loutrophoros-amphora vessel with an ovoid body and elo...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Alabaster

Ormolu-Mounted Rococo Style Antique Marble Urn
Ormolu-Mounted Rococo Style Antique Marble Urn

Ormolu-Mounted Rococo Style Antique Marble Urn

Located in London, GB

This exuberantly designed lidded urn is carved in veined green marble. The body of the urn is of canted ovoid shape and mounted with twin acanthus leaf ormolu handles. The body of th...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases

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Marble, Ormolu

Elegant Tall Handblown Swirled Clear Glass Crystal Vase on Pedestal Base
Elegant Tall Handblown Swirled Clear Glass Crystal Vase on Pedestal Base

Elegant Tall Handblown Swirled Clear Glass Crystal Vase on Pedestal Base

Located in Red Lion, PA

This exquisite handblown clear glass vase stands tall on a sculptural pedestal base, showcasing masterful craftsmanship and an elegant, fluid form. The body features a distinctive sw...

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20th Century Rococo Vases

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Blown Glass

Gyratory III, a sand coloured ceramic rococo sculptural vessel by Jo Taylor
Gyratory III, a sand coloured ceramic rococo sculptural vessel by Jo Taylor

Gyratory III, a sand coloured ceramic rococo sculptural vessel by Jo Taylor

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 Vases

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Ceramic

Pair French Mennecy Porcelain Jars, Hand Painted, 18th Century
Pair French Mennecy Porcelain Jars, Hand Painted, 18th Century

Pair French Mennecy Porcelain Jars, Hand Painted, 18th Century

By Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory 1

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of soft-paste porcelain pomade jars was made at Mennecy in the mid-eighteenth century, around 1765. These are rare survivors from one of France’s earliest porcelain factor...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Vases

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Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Portraits and Ornate Gilt Decoration
Old Paris Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Portraits and Ornate Gilt Decoration

Old Paris Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Portraits and Ornate Gilt Decoration

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An exquisite and rare pair of early 19th century Old Paris porcelain vases, richly adorned with opulent gilt detailing and finely executed hand-painted portraits, exemplifying the he...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Gold

French Rococo Style Bronze Vase with Vines Motif, ca. 1920
French Rococo Style Bronze Vase with Vines Motif, ca. 1920

French Rococo Style Bronze Vase with Vines Motif, ca. 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Rococo style bronze vase with vines motif, ca. 1920. A small and adorable, beautifully shaped bronze vase with vine motifs, France, circa the 1920s. In good condition with som...

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1920s French Vintage Rococo Vases

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Bronze

Urns Pair Flowers French 18th Century Faiance France
Urns Pair Flowers French 18th Century Faiance France

Urns Pair Flowers French 18th Century Faiance France

Located in New York, NY

Urns Pair Flowers French 18th Century Faiance France. A pair of urns made during the 18th Century in France. Decorated with flowers painted in Blue, Or...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Rococo Vases

Materials

Faience

18th Century French Pewter Pitcher
18th Century French Pewter Pitcher

18th Century French Pewter Pitcher

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century French Pewter Pitcher is an elaborately decorated example of fine craftsmanship in everyday items, using techniques that were passed down fr...

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1790s French Antique Rococo Vases

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Pewter

Rococo vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo vases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo vases made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Baccarat, and Donghia. 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 vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $440 and tops out at $191,718 while the average work can sell for $7,572.