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Rococo Barware

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
Richard Ginori Italian Rococo Blue White Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup
Richard Ginori Italian Rococo Blue White Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup

Richard Ginori Italian Rococo Blue White Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain coffee espresso cup, in the Rococo style, by designer, Richard Ginori, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. This demitasse cup is whit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

By Baccarat

Located in New Orleans, LA

Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Barware

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Frank M. Whiting Botticelli Wine Coaster
Frank M. Whiting Botticelli Wine Coaster

Frank M. Whiting Botticelli Wine Coaster

By Frank Whiting

Located in Houston, TX

Frank M. Whiting Botticelli Wine Coaster. Offered is a beautiful large ( 5.75 inch diameter) sterling silver and crystal wine or champagne tabletop coaster. Our wine coaster in the ...

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1940s American Vintage Rococo Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Ice Bucket in Cut Crystal with gilded metal Shells in Rococo Style
Vintage Ice Bucket in Cut Crystal with gilded metal Shells in Rococo Style

Vintage Ice Bucket in Cut Crystal with gilded metal Shells in Rococo Style

Located in Roma, IT

A sparkling ice bucket, still equipped with its specific perforated spoon for ice, certainly made in Europe, between the 60s and 70s. Although it is a mid-twentieth century ice bucke...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

German Silver and Cut-Glass Massive Claret Jug, circa 1890
German Silver and Cut-Glass Massive Claret Jug, circa 1890

German Silver and Cut-Glass Massive Claret Jug, circa 1890

By Bruckmann & Söhne

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century German solid silver and cut glass extremely decorative wine claret jug, of massive size, cut-glass body mounted with a silver collar profusely chased in the Roco...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Barware

Materials

Silver

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By Vasiliy Agafonov

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Located in London, GB

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Set of 6 Italian Porcelain Muti Color Espresso Cups with Stars
Set of 6 Italian Porcelain Muti Color Espresso Cups with Stars

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of 6 Espresso cups. The set are Italian and in wonderful colors (so your guests never are confused about which espresso is intended for them). Each cup is of a different color and all contain a star pattern. A great house warming gift...

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20th Century Italian Rococo Barware

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Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Decorative Item by Ginori, Rococo Style, Italy
Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Decorative Item by Ginori, Rococo Style, Italy

Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Decorative Item by Ginori, Rococo Style, Italy

By Richard Ginori

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1960s. These two 18th century figures are made in Capodimonte porcelain. This statue might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in...

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1960s Italian Vintage Rococo Barware

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Ice Bucket Apple Shaped in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style
Ice Bucket Apple Shaped in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style

Ice Bucket Apple Shaped in Faux Carey and Metal, Mauro Manetti Style

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Apple Ice bucket, brass, Lucite, Spain, 1960s A highly decorative faux tortoiseshell, metal plated and aluminum ice bucket or wine cooler in the manner of Mauro Manetti. Use it in a ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Barware

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Metal, Brass

Magnificent English Silver Plated Putti Motif Large Wine Coaster, Elkington
Magnificent English Silver Plated Putti Motif Large Wine Coaster, Elkington

Magnificent English Silver Plated Putti Motif Large Wine Coaster, Elkington

By Elkington & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Magnificent English silver plated putti motif large wine coaster, attributed to Elkington. With pierced body with 9 frolicking draped babes with baskets of flowers, engine turned bot...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Barware

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Antique English Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Wine Jug
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Antique English Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Wine Jug

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent large wine jug, wonderful quality made from a hefty piece of crystal beautifully hand-cut. The naturalistic handle is just lovely, the collar and lid smothered with ...

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Silver Plate

19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur
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19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Dallas, TX

The incredibly intricate brass inlay that embellishes the lid and front façade of this cave à liqueur is reminiscent of the technique utilized by Andre-Charles Boulle while hand-craf...

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Italy Richard Ginori Early 18th Century Porcelain Vase
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By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant vase was produced by Richard Ginori porcelain manufacturer in Doccia, Italy, in the 1730 Not easy to find this model so fine and elegant with its country flowers in pin...

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French Leather Faux Book Stack Cave a Liqueur, Circa 1900
French Leather Faux Book Stack Cave a Liqueur, Circa 1900

French Leather Faux Book Stack Cave a Liqueur, Circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This stack of four faux books opens to reveal a cave a liqueur with two decanters and five aperitif glasses. Dating to circa 1900, the French cave a l...

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Located in Clifton Forge, VA

These coasters are so beautiful and are in their original unopened Harrods box but there is some roughness and holes in the plastic outer packaging, the largest hole I have photograp...

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Located in Newark, England

Fine English Rococo Revival wine jug. The jug formed with a tapered crystal body intricately handcut and mounted with decorative silver plate. The lower silver-plate band of plain fo...

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Mid Century French Ormolu Gilt Brass Roses Mirrored Tray

Mid Century French Ormolu Gilt Brass Roses Mirrored Tray

Located in Pearland, TX

A stunning French gilt brass rectangular mirror vanity or bar tray, circa 1940. This beautiful ormolu tray is decorated in a French Rococo style with roses, scrolling leaves, and orn...

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Located in Copenhagen, K

Very beautiful opaline carafe and pair of beakers with very nice motives in beautiful colors and gilded rims and plug.

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1750s German Antique Rococo Barware

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Rococo barware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo barware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. 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.