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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
Large French Vintage Silver Plate Wine Champagne Bucket Cooler
Large French Vintage Silver Plate Wine Champagne Bucket Cooler

Large French Vintage Silver Plate Wine Champagne Bucket Cooler

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large champagne and wine cooler bucket from the early 1900's featuring charming center medallions on three sides, in the style with Rococo decorations. As seen throughout Europe this...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

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

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

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

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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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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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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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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Barware

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Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, French, Circa 1900
Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, French, Circa 1900

Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, French, Circa 1900

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H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 8.86 in

Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, French, Circa 1900

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice champagne bucket is made of silver plated. This is a French work, circa 1900

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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior
19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior

19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful Napoleon III period "Cave à liqueur" liquor cabinet with inlaid brass en fruitwood veneer. The cabinet contains four carafes and 12 glasses on a wooden stand with bronze ...

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Baccarat Crystal Champagne Cooler
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H 11.03 in W 9.45 in D 7.68 in

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By Baccarat

Located in Northampton, GB

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Richard Ginori “Galli Rossi” Porcelain Coffee Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence
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By Richard Ginori

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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Located in Barcelona, ES

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French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
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French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set

Located in Forney, TX

A charming period Napoleon III Second Empire (1852-1870) brass accented ebonized wood and crystal French cave à liqueur. France, mid-19th century, an object of practical use as well as beauty, add a touch of sophisticated elegance and refinement to your next dinner party with this scarce antique cave à liqueur (petite liquour caddy), featuring an ebonized wooden box-form case inlaid with brass string banding, the locking case opens by turning the original key to release the latch lock mechanism then gently lifting the hinged top and front panel, revealing a richly figured mahogany fitted interior, housing a lovely assembled etched crystal liqueur service, including a pair of hand blown crystal decanters decorated in elegant flowing fiolate vine etchings with matching stoppers, accompanied by eight stemmed cordial drinking glasses with geometric etching patern; the folding panels can stay in the up/open position when in use or for display, or press the hinge mechanism to close the panels, then you can lock it and remove the key to secure the contents, the case is finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, all raised on short turned feet. circa 1860 Dimensions: (approx) Closed: 10" High, 8.25" Wide, 7 7/8" Deep; Open: 15.25" High, 8.25" Wide, 10" Deep; 5.5lbs Total **Additional photos available upon request** CONDITION REPORT: Good antique condition with nicely aged warm worn patina and desirable unrestored original finish. Wear consistent with 160 years of age, use, handling and exposure, including retaining antique character marks and charm throughout, worn distressed original ebony finish, with scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, rough spots and very minor chippy paint losses. The imperfections not noticeable in most lighting or at most angles, however we went way out of our way to make sure to capture the flaws in the photos to try and be as transparent and upfront as possible. Please be sure to inspect all the photos. Overall a wonderful assembled set, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, all crystal intact with typical wear but no cracks or damage. Overall a wonderful example, with nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated elegance, warmth, antique character, classic refinement, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time! Keywords: cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar...

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Marlene Moore 12 Days of Christmas Coasters NIB Harrods Knightsbridge

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Located in Clifton Forge, VA

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Located in Newark, England

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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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Located in Copenhagen, K

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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.