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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
Period: Early 20th Century
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

Pair of Luneville Faience Wall Décor Vases from 1900
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
A stunning set of two wall-mounted flower holders in fine Lunéville faience. These two graceful vases are shaped like cones and adorned with characteristic flower bouquets commonly f...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Vases

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Faience

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

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Porcelain

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

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Alabaster

Large Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Blue Ceramic Vases
Located in London, GB
The two vases are of large, ovoid form, and feature fluted bodies which are crafted in ceramic with a mottled blue colouring. The vases are mounted with twin gilt bronze scrolling ha...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Vases

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Ormolu

Large Sèvres Style, Mounted and Gilt, Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
A large Sèvres style, mounted and gilt, painted porcelain vase French, Early 20th Century Height 132cm, diameter 37cm This exquisite piece is a beautiful Sèvres style porcelain ...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Vases

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Ormolu

Pair of Murano Vases Cut Overlay Decorated with 24 Karat Gold and Pink Roses
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this beautiful pair of murano glass vases. These vases are decorated with 24 karat gold and hand painted pink roses on a cut overlay pi...
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1920s Italian Vintage Rococo Vases

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Glass

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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.

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