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Rococo Glass

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
A Dutch Engraved Baluster Wine Glass, Mid 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
England, Newcastle Engraving: English or Dutch Mid 18th century A heavy baluster Dutch? engraved wine glass with a bell-shaped bowl, the rim decorated with garlands, floral ornament...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Glass

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Glass

Two Cut Glass and Silver Claret Jugs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
These exquisite jugs have been expertly crafted in glass and are mounted with sterling silver necks, spouts, handles and lids. The broadest part of the glass base, just above the...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Glass

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Silver

A Dutch Engraved Baluster, Prosperity of the Country, Wine Glass, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A Dutch engraved baluster wine glass, with a tall pointed round funnel bowl with a solid base, d...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Glass

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Glass

A Dutch Engraved Prosperity of the Trade Wine Glass, Mid 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
German, Saxon Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A Saxon, Dutch engraved wine glass; the thistle bowl with a solid faceted base, decorated with a formal c...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Glass

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Glass

A Dutch Engraved Baluster Friendship Wine Glass, Mid 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands or England Engraving: The Netherlands Circa 1750 An elegant Newcastle? Dutch engraved baluster glass with a fine engraving of two shaking hands in a Rococo-style car...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Glass

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Glass

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Thomas Webb & Sons Double Overlaid White Over Yellow Etched & Acid Washed Vase
Located in New York, NY
An incredible quality Thomas Webb & Sons cameo double overlaid white over yellow etched and acid washed vase. This particular vase is of a yellow ground with white overlaid flowers, ...
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1890s English Antique Rococo Glass

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Glass

Pair of Etched Glass and Silver Pitchers by Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in London, GB
Pair of etched glass and silver pitchers by Bruckmann & Söhne German, circa 1900 Measures: Height 33cm, width 17cm, depth 14cm The pitchers, or claret jugs, in this pair by Bruc...
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Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Glass

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Silver

French 18th Century Emerald Green Gilt Faceted Wine Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming French 18th Century hand blown wine glass in emerald green and gold leaf decorations. The glass is notched at the stem and features a scene with a house with trees, flo...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Glass

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Gold Leaf

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1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Glass

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Set of Italian 18th century Oil and Vinegar Flacons
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A set of handblown early 18th century Oil and Vinegar Flacons. Following the French Court etiquette rules and a taste for luxury spreaded around Europe in the 18th century. Eating be...
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Early 20th Century English Rococo Glass

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Silver Plate

Sterling Silver and glass Owl Claret Jug decanter
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Claret jug representing an owl in green glass and sterling silver 925 silver hallmark Height: 27 cm
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1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo Glass

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vase
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An Italian Murano glass vase manufactured in the 1960s.
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Sterling Mounted Cut Glass Claret Jug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large sterling mounted cut-glass claret jug, with hinged top, on a cylinder cut-glass diamond pattern handled jug. Measures: Standing 12.5" high, 6" w...
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20th Century European Rococo Glass

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Sterling Silver

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Pair of Salviati Engraved Venetian / Murano Glass Wine Goblets or Stems
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage Venetian glass wine stems or goblets. Attributed to Salviati. In clear glass with a light blue suppressed ball knops with small applied prunts, fluted baluse...
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Murano Corroded Glass Bottle Cobalt Blue Mid-century Italian Design Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano corroded glass bottle cobalt blue midcentury Italian Design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano Corroded Glass Bottle Cobalt Blue Mid-century Italian Design Seguso
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18th Century Nailsea Black and White Spotted Glass Jug
By Nailsea
Located in Long Island City, NY
Nailsea Glassworks, in Somerset, England, was known for its distinctively colored and patterned pieces, which they produced from the late 18th century until the mid-19th century. Thi...
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1790s English Antique Rococo Glass

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Glass

Midcentury Crystal and Blue Murano Blown Glass Vase, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing crystal and light blue Murano glass vase. This item is attributed to Venini and was produced in Italy during 1960s. This wonderfu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Blue White and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Vase, Italy 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sky Blue and Royal Blue Murano Glass Sommerso Tall Vase, Italy, 1950s. A gorgeous Murano glass Sommerso vase in shades of blue and organic design. The interior part is made in white ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Elegant Pair of 19th Century European Cut Glass Claret Decanters
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 19th century European cut glass decanters with spire stoppers. The speared panel cut tops with bulbous cut glass bottles on pedestal bases.
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19th Century European Antique Rococo Glass

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Cut Glass

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A Dutch Engraved, Prosperity of the Trade, Wine Glass, Early 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands or England Engraving: Dutch Circa 1730 - 1740 An exceptional fine Dutch engraved moulded stem wine glass, with a pointed round funnel bowl with a solid base enclosin...
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1730s Dutch Antique Rococo Glass

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Glass

A Dutch Engraved Baluster, Ceremonial Pregnancy Wine Glass, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A large Dutch engraved baluster wine glass, with a large funnel bowl with the decoration of a formal cartouche with a seated little guy on a wine barrel drinking and toasting, set on a thick stem with three knops of which the middle one tears down, on a conical folded foot. With on the foot an engraving of an inversed 4 and IXXXX on the foot rim. Inscribed: Vivat Hensel in de Kelder: Long Live Little Hans in the Cellar This popular subject on Dutch wine glasses...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Glass

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Glass

A Dutch Engraved Baluster, Prosperity of This House, Wine Glass, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands or England Engraving: Dutch Circa 1750 An exceptionally beautiful, rare, and finely decorated wine glass with an unusual decoration of a three-masted sailing ship fl...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Glass

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Silver

A Dutch Engraved Wine Glass, The White Horse of Hanover, Mid 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A molded stem Dutch engrave wine glass with a pointed round funnel bowl decorated with the White Horse of Hanover rearing up on a s...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Glass

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Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze & Crystal Branch Form Epergne Vase 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Rococo epergne vase offers glass tulip vase over gilt bronze branch form base with leaf and berries, 19th century Measures- 21.25''H x...
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19th Century Lobmeyr Gold Enameled Emerald Fruit Bowls and Under Plates Set of 5
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Lobmeyr hand painted gold enameled emerald fruit bowls and under plates, set of 5 This late 19th century crystal is by J & L Lobmeyr of Vienna, Austria. All 5 bowls a...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Glass

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Blown Glass

Set of 10 Hand Blown Crystal Tumblers with Copper Wheel Cutting Attrib. Lobmeyr
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These are the perfect set of 10 wheel cut tumblers ready for your favorite cocktail. The special order glasses are hand blown crystal and masterfully engra...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Rococo Glass

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French Ormolu Mounted Frosted and Textured Glass Vase, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique French ormolu-mounted sleeve shaped glass vase of cylindrical form with a finely frosted and textured finish with raised gilded mount finely detailed with open work ri...
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1870s French Antique Rococo Glass

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Glass

19th Century 4-Set Lobmeyr Hand Painted Enameled Fruit Bowls and under Plates
Located in Vero Beach, FL
These bowls are made in the late 19th century by J & L Lobmeyr of Vienna, Austria. They are embellished with elegant, delicate Rococo style relief enameled ornaments and gold rimmed....
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19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Glass

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Art Glass

Vintage Faberge Style Glass Egg with Etched Royal Crown
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Faberge style glass egg with etched royal crown. Reminiscent of eggs from St. Petersburg. Measures: 1.75" diameter x 2.25" height.
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20th Century French Rococo Glass

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Cut Glass

American Cut-Glass and Silver Candlesticks by Dominick & Haff
Located in New Orleans, LA
With solid American brilliant period cut-glass stems cut in the "rock crystal" style, these elegant candlesticks were created by the American silversmithing firm of Dominick & Haff o...
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20th Century American Rococo Glass

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Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

12 Moser Handblown Crystal Wine or Water Goblets with Profuse Raised Paste Gold
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 handblown crystal goblets are large enough for both wine and water and will set an outstanding table. The beautiful proportion of bowl to foot, makes these a pleasure ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Rococo Glass

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Rococo glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Netherlands, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original glass, popular names associated with this style include Bruckmann & Söhne, Koloman Moser, Lavorazione Arte Murano, and Thomas Webb & Sons. 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 glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,616 and tops out at $28,000 while the average work can sell for $4,039.