Rococo Porcelain
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.
Style: Rococo
Color: Gray
Sauce Boat, Double-Handled, Worcester, circa 1756
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A double-handled sauce boat, moulded with leaves and shells, probably after a silver example. A delightful example of restrained rococo design.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Worcester Blind Earl Porcelain Dish
By James Giles, 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Worcester Blind Earl porcelain plate made circa 1770 with beautifully enamelled decoration of butterflies and insects among raised leaf and rose...
Category
1770s English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Genre Love Group With Drum Beater, by F.E. Meyer, Germany Circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Meissen porcelain group:
On rock pedestal fixed with large rocailles in the foreground sitting musician with tricorn, frock coat over wide sh...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Doccia Porcelain Dinner Service
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dinner service comprising six dinner dishes and six soup dishes made by the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory, circa 1750.
Italy was the site of Europ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique 18c Meissen Vergissmeinnicht Pattern Porcelain Plates with Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Vergiss Meinnicht (Forget-me-not) pattern plates.
By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.
Decorated with Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center incl...
Category
18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Derby Porcelain Figure of Musician with Flageolet and Tabor, Rococo, Ca 1765
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful porcelain figure of a musician with a flageolet and tabor (fluit and drum), made by Derby around 1765, which was the Rococo era. The figure is one half of a pair ...
Category
1760s English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 antique, 18th century German porcelain plates.
By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.
In the Old Ozier pattern.
Each ...
Category
1760s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Neuozier pattern plates.
By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.
Decorated with Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center and sides including roses...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Tea Pot with Animal Spout and Flower Decoration Rococo Period circa 1740
Located in Vienna, AT
Early and rare piece From The Meissen/Germany Manufactory
Dating: made circa 1740
Material: white porcelain, glossy finish
Technique: handmade porcelain, finest painting
Specifications:
Very early Meissen tea pot...
Category
Early 18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Blue and White Arras Porcelain Round Soup Tureen French 18th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
This late 18th-century French soup tureen is decorated with an elegant design of delicate cornflower sprigs.
The color of the porcelain body is creamy white.
The cornflower sprigs, handles, and border edging are decorated with beautiful deep twilight blue enamel.
The makers of Arras porcelain specialized in porcelain painted in this entrancing blue called "Bleu d'Arras."
The combination of the creamy white ground and the blue decoration is splendid!
Natural forms like the tree branch handle and the blue cornflower decorations were the height of French fashion in the last quarter of the 18th century.
This tureen was made at the Arras porcelain factory circa 1780.
Dimensions:10.25" diameter x 9" height
Condition: Excellent, with some small original firing cracks along the outer edge of the cover (see image #3).
Price: $1,900
The underside of the tureen is marked with the letters "AR" and the flying bird symbol of the Arras factory.
On 1stdibs, we also have listed a round tureen made by Arras Porcelain: Item Reference LU866530122692.
Background of Arras Porcelain: The Arras Porcelain Manufactory was started in the 1770s by the family Delemers.
They were a family of four sisters...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Wine Growers Model C 60 by Acier Made circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs as Wine Growers
The details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling!
Design:
Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799) / model C 60 created 1...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
KPM Porcelain Large Octagonal Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a KPM Porcelain large octagonal bowl. It depicts a large bouquet of flowers in the center and four small ones around the border. A delicate gilt...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six KPM Bread and Butter Plates
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of six KPM bread and butter plates. They depicts a bouquet of flowers in the center and four different small bouquets around the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rococo Style Bisque Porcelain Female Figures
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style bisque porcelain female figures
French, late 19th century
One figure: Height 19cm, width 14cm, depth 10cm
Other figure: Height...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service
German, c. 1900
Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm
Square salad bowl:...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Real Tennis Porcelain Figure Germany Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This figure of an elegant young nobleman ready to play Real Tennis was made of German (Saxony) hard-paste porcelain circa 1820.
Real Tennis, a favorite pas...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early 18th Century Meissen Oval Wall Beveled Mirror Pair of Cherubs, Germany
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Fine German Meissen porcelain beveled wall mirror with a pair of figural cherubs. Finely modelled as an elegant 18th century piece of art, hand painted white porcelain china with cob...
Category
Early 18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six Porcelain Plates from the Collection of the Manoir of Montsalvy
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of six lunch or dessert porcelain plates from the Collection of the Manoir Montsalvy. They belong to the collections #2, 6, 7, 10, 11 and 12. They are hand painted with...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Allegory of Winter Four Cherubs Model 2495 Johann J. Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning figurine group: Allegory of Winter
Model 2495
Measures:
Height: 6.69 inches (= 17.0 cm)
Width: 7.28 inches (= 18.5 cm)
Depth: 4.64 inches (= 11.8 cm)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
Model number 2495
First quality
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1870
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706 near Dresden / Germany - Died 1775 in Meissen).
Model 2495 created circa 1757.
Kaendler was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from 1742 until the year 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created well-known series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer), Gallant Figurines, Asian Figurines etc.
Detailed description:
Subject: Figurine group / Allegory of Winter
Four cherubs heating up at blazing fire:
° head and thighs of cherub having taken place on a rock are partially covered with purple red fur coat...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain, Pair of "Neu-Ozier" Molded Plates, 19th Century
Located in CH
Meissen Porcelain, pair of "Neu-Ozier" molded plates, 19th century.
Spirally molded and decorated with various flower bouquets and different kinds of insects.
Blue crossed swords...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Coffee Pot, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1767
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Coffee pot, circa 1765-69: Coffee pot and cover of silver form with domed cover; the body of the pot and dome of the cover pineapple moulded between rims painted in blue with cell an...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Platter with Deutsche Blumen Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and large Dresden porcelain tray or platter by Richard Klemm.
With a ribbed, scalloped border and deep central well.
Richly decorated with ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Dux, Dancing Rococo Couple in Porcelain, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Dux. Dancing Rococo couple in porcelain, 1940s.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
The woman measures: 21 x 12 cm.
The man measures: 23 x 12 cm.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen the Lucky Parents Model E 81 Michel Victor Acier Rococo made c. 1773
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: The Lucky Parents, created by Michel Victor Acier (c. 1770-72)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (bottom not glazed)
First qu...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Ancient Meissen Pair of Porcelain Sugar Bowls with Flower Knobs, Circa 1760
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of porcelain sugar bowls
Meissen, circa 1748-1775
Marked with crossed swords and number “92” of the gilder
They measure 5.11 in (13 cm) x 5.11 in ...
Category
1750s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of KPM Porcelain Neuzeriat Plate and Two Small Bowls
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a set of KPM Porcelain Neuzeriat plate and two small bowls. The Neuzeriat plate depicts a large bouquet of flowers in the center, then in the border t...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Lomonosov Porcelain Figurines with Winter Sports Subject
By Lomonosov
Located in London, GB
These delightful porcelain figurines were created in Russia in the 1950s. Included in this set are two models depicting a boy and girl holding skis, and a small figure of a boy playing ice hockey. These three figurines...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Group of Commedia Dell"arte, Harlequin and Columbine Dancing
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen Porcelain Group of Commedia Dell"arte, harlequin and columbine dancing. This example depicts Harlequin dancing...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Fourteen Porcelain Plates by Various German Makers
Located in London, GB
Collection of fourteen porcelain plates by various German makers
German, circa 1900
Measures: Largest height 4cm, diameter 23cm
Smallest height 3cm, diameter 19cm
Each of the f...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Figurines Cherubs with Swing Model G 32 by Acier Made circa 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs with Swing
The details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling!
Design:
Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799) / model G 32 created 1780
...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Pair of "Neu-Ozier" Molded Bowls, 19th Century
Located in CH
Meissen porcelain pair of "Neu-Ozier" molded bowls, 19th century
Spirally molded and decorated with a central bouquet of flowers and insects.
Blue crossed swords marks and numbered.
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Vintage Samson Porcelain Bolognese or Bichon Dog Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Samson porcelain model of a Bolognese dog.
Modeled after the figurines that Kaendler designed for Meissen in 18th century.
A classic form that is always in style!
The...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Dux, Dancing Woman in Porcelain, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Dux. Dancing woman in porcelain, 1940s.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Measures: 21 x 13 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming pair of Meissen porcelain figures celebrates the essence of Revelry. First modeled by the renowned Johann Joachim Kändler on bases by Peter Reinicke, circa 1767, these ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Armorial Tea Cup and Saucer from the Ludlow Service, Bristol, circa 1777
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A Rococo cup and saucer, elaborately decorated with the arms of Ludlow, for Daniel Ludlow of Campden.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French Blue and White Porcelain Jewelry Dish in the Rococo Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French blue and white porcelain jewelry dish in the Rococo style, circa early 20th century, Limoges, France. Piece has a floral 'chintz' design of light and dark blue flo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Export Marriage Platter
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinary example of painting and modeling in 18th century Chinese export porcelain. Commissioned to commemorate a marriage in a Georgi...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Figure Columbine with her Hurdy Gurdy, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1756
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
From the Commedia dell’arte, shown seated on a tree stump and playing her favourite instrument. Probably after Kandler, who described the model as a Tyrolean maiden playing a lyre.
...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Dux, Rococo Couple in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Dux. Rococo couple in hand painted porcelain, 1940s.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
The woman measures: 21 x 13 cm.
The man measures: 22 x 9 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Three Ilmenau Porcelain Figurines, Dancing Boy Children, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three Ilmenau porcelain figurines. Dancing boy children, 1970s.
Largest measures: 14 x 7.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s German Vintage Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Lovely Figurine Group by Acier of the Placidness of Childhood, 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group created by Michel Victor Acier
(1736 - 1799) around the year 1774: Placidness of Childhood
Specifications:
A most lovely baby child lies on an ...
Category
1840s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early Meissen Porcelain, Singerie Style Monkey Musician Figurine
Located in New York, NY
An early Meissen Porcelain Singerie style Monkey Musician Figurine. Dressed in full male noble attire and wig the monkey merrily plays the trumpet assu...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Figure: Running Girl, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1756
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Small figure of a young woman wearing a puce-sprigged white skirt, lifted slightly with her left hand, pale pink jacket with typical Bow opaque blue collar and cuffs.
We've called...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Teichert Large Platter Excellently Painted, 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN TEICHERT GORGEOUS SERVING PLATTER WITH STUNNING PAINTING:
THERE IS PURPLE RED ( = PURPUR CAMAIEU IN GERMAN ) PICTURE PAINTING IN MIDDLE AR...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen
German, c. 1750
Height 20.5cm, width 11cm, depth 12cm
This charming Meissen porce...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Figurines Two Putts Holding a Mask and Birdcage
Located in Weiningen, CH
19th century Meissen figurines attributed to Ernst August Leuteritz with two putts holding a masc from which mouths come a little dog and a birdcage.
Perfect condition.
Category
1880s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Soup Plate with Hans Sloane Type Painting, Chelsea, circa 1755
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An octagonal soup-plate, decorated in the Hans Sloane style with morning glory, or convolvulus, to give its proper name.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Leaf-Shape Dish, Chelsea, circa 1760
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Baluster shaped vase in soft paste porcelain, with early gilt line decoration. Superb flower painting.
The shapes are very close, a serving dish, in the form of a leaf in a basket...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Sugar Sifter, Mennecy, circa 1760
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pierced ladle, probably intended as a sifter as part of a dessert service. The flower painting is particularly fine.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Dessert Plate with Fancy Bird, Chelsea Gold Anchor, circa 1765
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fabulous dessert plate, molded with swirling leaves highlighted with blue and gilt; the centre with a fabulous bird and insects.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French Hand Painted Porcelain Carriage with Marie Antoinette
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Paris porcelain figural group depicting Marie Antoinette borne in her carriage with small dog following. Carriage has removable top cover. Beautifully-painted detailing, and v...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Wallendorf German Porcelain Rococo Cornucopia Wall Shelf or Bracket
By Wallendorf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare, antique German porcelain wall bracket or wall shelf in greens and pink. A perfect companion for period Objets d'Art.
Of the late Rococo period and marked for Wallendorf P...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bocage Candlesticks, Putti and Goats. Bow 1766
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare, possibly unique, pair of candlesticks in the form of putti, representing The Four Seasons. This is the pair pictured in Stonor’s book (#94); we’ve b...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain Sculptures
Located in New Haven, CT
This exquisite pair of Blanc De Chin Figures of Venetian Fencers are full of Movement and Attitude.
They have the underglaze blue marks of the Habsburg Coat of Arms, the Bindenschild...
Category
1760s Austrian Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Mennecy Figural Mouse Snuff or Patch Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare figural porcelain snuff box in the form of a mouse attributed to Mennecy porcelain.
Having a porcelain mounted lid with wonderfully hand-...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Italian Porcelain Figures Early 19th Century Made by Le Nove
By Carlo Ginori
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: The Metropolitan Museum in New York has a similar Le Nove Porcelain pair of courting figures in its collection. Accession Number: 06.381. Factory: ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rococo porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo porcelain 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 porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo porcelain 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 porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, Michel Victor Acier, and Bow Porcelain. 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $158,608 while the average work can sell for $3,237.
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