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Rococo Platters and Serveware

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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Period: 20th Century
Style: Rococo
Richard Ginori China Dinner Service with a botanical print by Munting Abraham
By Abraham Munting, Richard Ginori
Located in Roma, IT
A set of dishes made in Italy during the 80s, as attested by the date printed on the back of the plate, but inspired by 18th century porcelain, to be precise inspired by the "Saxon-style", a term which can be ascribed to the 18th-century Germanic tradition, according to which porcelain was made with reliefs similar to woven baskets. This vintage dinner service is produced by a historic Italian manufacturer "Richard Ginori" founded in Tuscany, in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, of which Gio Ponti was creative director for 10 years. After declaring bankruptcy in 2013, this historic porcelain factory, in operation since 1735, was taken over by the Gucci group which restarted the production of iconic pieces and novelties inspired by archive pieces of the company. This set of dishes is a rarity as it is the result of an unusual combination that has the 18th century as its common thread, with the Rococo style, the scientific discoveries and the new botanical varieties resulting from the new trade routes of the companions of the Indies. On the classic Richard Ginori series, i.e. the total white motif called "Vecchio Ginori" (currently put back into production by Gucci) always and exclusively produced in total white, a botanical print by Abraham Munting depicting an orange plant was printed. Abraham Munting is a Dutch botanist famous for his unusual illustrations where plant species were depicted against a background of classic or pastoral landscapes, often floating in midair with little regard for perspective and relative sizes, in fact, the orange plant is not forced to inside the center of the plate but goes outside the predefined spaces wrapping it. The dinner set consists of 30 pieces: 6 dessert or appetizer plates with a diameter of 19.5 cm 12 soup plates with a diameter of 23cm 12 dinner plates with a diameter of 24.5 cm The service could be considered for 6 with the double serving plate for soups and second courses, or you could purchase 6 totally white fruit plates...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Meissen Large Round Platter in the Meissen Purple Indian Pattern
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this beautiful large round platter in the Meissen purple Indian pattern. It has detailed paintings of pink flow...
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1960s German Vintage Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Large English Silver Round Serving or Drinks Tray with Handles
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English round serving or drinks tray of fine Sheffield plate silver, featuring two opposing handles and a stylish pattern of grape clusters and leaves around the pierced c...
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20th Century English Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Pair, Meissen Opposing Courting Scene Porcelain "Green Ivy" Platters 19.75"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Meissen, circa 1940. Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Meissen "Green Ivy" porcelain platters, crafted circa 1940. Each platter, measuring an impress...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Enamel

Antique Meissen Porcelain Neu Brandenstein Fish Platter & Strainer Insert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Meissen porcelain fish tray with its rare strainer. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Neu Brandenstein Relief pattern. Or...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Large Antique Pink and Gold Porcelain Courting Platter with Fragonard Scenes
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large antique porcelain courting plate in pink with gold accents. This piece was created by Hutschenreuther and depicts the stages of a courting couple. There are 14 individual sce...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Gold

Pair of Mid-Twentieth Century Silver Plate Rococo Style Wine Coasters
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of large Size wine bottle / decanter coasters in the Rococo taste with shaped and pierced silver plate galleries and turned wood bases with central silver plate disks, the botto...
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Mid-20th Century English Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

Antique Rococo Style Sterling Silver Salver Platter Tray 1902
Located in London, GB
An elegant Antique solid Silver Salver with an unusual asymmetrical Rococo inspired cartouche shape. The Rim of the Tray is embellished with a chased border and an ornate engraved ce...
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Early 20th Century English Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

Magnificent Silverplate Large Ornate Round Serving Tray with Hunt Scene
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Truly magnificent large round silverplate tray having unbelievably ornate relief art around the periphery with hunt scenes, deer, nymphs and figural elements. There are also beautiful dolphin and shell...
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1940s English Vintage Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

Large Oval Antique Italian Ceramic Shell or Clam Motif Serving Platter in Cream
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous large Italian ceramic sea shell or clam motif serving platter in cream. This platter will be a great way to serve guests at your next gathering. It is created from porcela...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic, Paint

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Rococo platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage platters and serveware 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo platters and serveware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original platters and serveware, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, Limoges, and Abraham Munting. 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 platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $270 and tops out at $3,950 while the average work can sell for $695.

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