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.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Rococo
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 Pair of Figurines with Jug Pitcher by Eberlein Models 1234 907 made 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN STUNNING PAIR OF FIGURINES OF VERY INTERESTING APPEARANCE: PEASANT AND PEASANT WOMAN WITH JUG / PITCHER
MODELS 1234 & 907
MEASURES:
PEASANT...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Shepherds Figurines Model 2870 Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN STUNNING FIGURINE GROUP: A COUPLE OF SHEPHERDS WATCHED BY A SCOUT
MEASURES:
height: 9.25 inches
width: 7.28 inches
depth: 6.88 inches
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
model number 2870 / painter's number 62 / former's number 120
FIRST QUALITY
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1850
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
MODELLED BY:
JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
German KPM Porcelain Plaque of an Interior Bedroom Scene
Located in London, GB
German KPM porcelain plaque of an interior bedroom scene
German, late 19th century
Dimensions: Frame height 38cm, width 44cm, plaque height 26.5cm, width 31cm
This fine porcelai...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Giltwood, Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Hand Painted Multi-Color Porcelain Decorative Dinner Plates
Located in Firenze, IT
These two beautiful and antique hand painted multi-colored porcelain dishes date back to 1700.
Each plate has shaped rims with molded and trimmed relief, the white porcelain backgro...
Category
18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Pair of Cachepots Planters Flower Blossoms Rococo Period c. 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous pair of cachepots / planters stunningly decorated with flower blossoms, made in Rococo Period / circa 1750.
The white porcelain ...
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Six Rococo Sèvres Style Porcelain Plates
Located in London, GB
Each porcelain plate in this set of six features a navy-blue ground, distinctive to works produced in the style of Sèvres, and gilded rims with ornate patterns inscribed. The centre ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Trading Model C42 by Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs personifying allegory of trade
The details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling!
Design:
Johann Carl Schoenheit (1730-1805)
Sch...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Harlequin and Girl Figurines Model 782 Kaendler Made circa 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning figurine group: Harlequin and girl
Measures:
height 7.28 inches
width 6.69 inches
depth 4.13 inches
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Ma...
Category
1840s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Gorgeous Figurines Group Six Gardeners, Tall Tree by Acier, circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group of stunning appearance.
There are six gardeners - flanked by a tall tree - visible.
MANUFACTORY: MEISSEN (M939)
DATING: THIRD QUARTER OF 19TH...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Figurative Meissen Compotes in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of antique figurative Meissen compotes in hand-painted porcelain. Putti on a centaur carrying a large seashell.
Museum quality. Dated 1815-186...
Category
1810s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Musicians of Jacob Petit Scenes from Parisian Life, 19th Century
By Jacob Petit
Located in Paris, FR
This is an exquisite and happy subject, the hand painted porcelain realized by the master is signed with his well-known blue initials "J.P." was his monogram mark.
From 1834, Jacob ...
Category
1840s French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Figurines by Kändler Punct Schönheit Catch of Triton Cherubs Women, 1935
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen tall as well as gorgeous figurine group:
Catch of Triton / excellently painted & modelled (the details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling)
Design:
Johann Joac...
Category
1930s German Vintage Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Group of Three Dogs Model 2104, Johann Joachim Kaendler circa 1830-1840
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN MOST LOVELY ANIMAL FIGURINES: GROUP OF THREE DOGS
Stunningly painted in most lifelike manner
(the dogs are painted in dark and bright brown as well as red brown and white & black). Earthen base with Rocaille ornaments existing.
Please note: The modelling of dogs' skin and creation of their lifelike impression were a most difficult procedure for modeler as well as for sculptor: This hard job could be done only by Meissen masters in 18th century.
Designer:
Johann Joachim Kaendler...
Category
1830s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Arithmetic Model 12 by Acier, circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous cherub figurines group: Allegory of Arithmetic.
Designer:
Michael Victor Acier (1736-1799).
Design made circa 1774 / this model of cherubs' group had been mad...
Category
1860s 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
20th Century Bavaria Jaegers Coffee Cup Cobalt Blue/Gold
By Jaeger & Co.
Located in Weiningen, CH
20th century Bavaria Jaegers coffee cup and sauces cobalt blue/gold.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Paint, Porcelain
Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group Four Gardener Children by Kaendler, circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group of stunning appearance:
There are four gardener children of most lovely appearance visible.
Manufactory: Meissen.
Dating: Third quarter of 19th century / made circa 1870.
Blue Meissen sword mark with pommels on hilts.
First quality.
Material: white porcelain, glossy finish, finest painting.
Technique: Handmade porcelain.
Designer:
Johann Joachim Kaendler / designed and modelled circa 1767 /
he was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory from 1742 - 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created famous series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer), Gallant Figurines, etc.
Specifications:
Subject: Gardener children figurines...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Clock in the Louis XV Style by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
This antique porcelain mantel clock demonstrates the 19th century nostalgia for the delicately elegant decorative arts under King Louis XV, also known as the Rococo style.
Crafted by celebrated porcelain artist Jacob Petit, this exquisite clock is particularly notable for the way in which the porcelain has been shaped so as to give the clock such a whimsically free-spirited, scrolling shape. The clock is formed as a clock case upon a lower base, which are both decorated as a though a singular piece with green glaze on a white ground, accented with painted floral panels and extensive gilt highlights all over.
The clock case, which is particularly exuberant in design, features a central, circular clock dial. The white enamelled dial is bordered with beaded ormolu, and features black Roman numerals and the inscription 'Scherer'- the name of the 19th century Parisian clock...
Category
19th Century French 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
18th Century Frankenthal Group of Playing Children by Johann Peter Melchior
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very amusing figure group modelled by Johann Peter Melchior (1742-1825) in hard-paste porcelain painted in various colours. Composed of five pl...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Deal with Goose Model 720 Johann Joachim Kaendler Made circa 1850-1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning figurine group: The Deal with Goose
Model 720
Measures:
height 6.69 inches (17.0 cm)
width 6.69 inches (17.0 cm)
depth 4.72 inches (12.0 cm)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
model number 720 / former's number 6 / painter's number 71
First quality
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1850-1860
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Meissen Miniature Figure after Johann Joachim Kändler, Boy with Falcon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare antique Meissen miniature figure after Johann Joachim Kändler in hand painted porcelain. Boy with falcon. Dated 1850-1880. Model Number 286...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Meissen Miniature Figure after Johann Joachim Kändler, Gardener, 1850-1880
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare antique Meissen miniature figure after Johann Joachim Kändler in hand painted porcelain. Gardener. Dated 1850-1880. Model Number 2869.
Measures...
Category
1850s 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
Pair of Antique Rococo Style Russian Porcelain Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
These exquisite porcelain candlesticks were made in the 19th century by the famous Russian Popov Manufactory.
The candlesticks are Rococo in their style. They feature knopped stem...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Gardener Children Wine-Growers Model 2120 Kaendler Rococo made c. 1760
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most remarkable figurine group: Seven children as wine-growers
Size / Dimenions:
Height 9.44 inches
Width 7.48 inches
Depth 5.90 inches
Manufactory: Meissen...
Category
1760s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Dresden Porcelain Figures and Groups
Located in London, GB
This charming set comprises twelve decorated figures and figural groups that one might encounter on a stroll through an 18th century town. The set includes animals, musicians, dancer...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Meissen Miniature Figure after Johann Joachim Kändler, Girl with Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare antique Meissen miniature figure after Johann Joachim Kändler in hand painted porcelain. Girl with flowers. Dated 1850-1880. Model number 2869.
...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Rococo Cherubs Cupids Figurines with Flowers Model 2372 Kaendler 1755-60
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen lovely figurines of stunning appearance: cherubs with flowers
model 2372
SIZE:
height: 6.49 inches (= 16.5 cm)
width: 6.37 inches (= 16.2 cm)
depth: 3.54 inches (= 9.0 cm)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark of middle of 18th century dimly visible at reverse side (glazed bottom).
It is model 2372 (model number isn't visible here).
FIRST QUALITY
Dating: 18th century / made, circa 1755 - 60 (Pre-marcolini period !)
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) and assistants.
Model 2372 created circa 1755.
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.
Subject:
A figurines' group of two male winged...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Painted Dual Lidded Rococo Box Relief Decoration Brass Mountings, 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous Dual Lidded Rococo Box with Multicolored Paintings and Decorations of Relief Type.
The box is edged by brass mountings.
height: 6.0 cm (= 2.36 inches)
width:...
Category
1750s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Brass
Meissen Rarest Figurines Musical Family with Baby Suckling by Kaendler ca. 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous as well as rarest figurine group of finest quality:
There are three figurines visible, depicting a musical family of most lovely appe...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Two Children Seasons Figurines The Fall Model F 24 Acier, circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen lovely pair of children season's rococo figurines - The Fall:
Girl and boy with wine grapes, both supporting themselves on marble column
Ma...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Two Centrepieces Fruit Bowls Cherubs Model A 59 Kaendler Made circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen a pair of most remarkable centrepieces / fruit bowls: each of them decorated with a pair of cherubs (male and female)
Measures / dimensions:
height 16.14 inches
width o...
Category
1860s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Winter Season's Figurine C 83 Kaendler Kändler Johann Joachim Made 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most remarkable figurine: Winter
Measures / dimensions:
height 8.07 inches / 20.5 cm
diameter of base 2.36 inches / 6.0 cm
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
First quality
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1880
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 C 83 created in period 1768-1770.
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. Additionally, Kaendler made, too, excellent models of animal figurines as well as of stunningly decorated vases.
Detailed description:
The Winter is of very interesting appearance / it is a long-bearded nude old man...
Category
1880s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Scent Bottle Rocaille En Miniature Watteau Pictures Painted Made
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen nicest rare scent bottle en miniature
Please note: Abundantly painted with Watteau scenes!
Manufactory: Meissen
Dating: made during first half of 19th century (circa 18...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Very Large Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
Very large antique French Sèvres style porcelain vase
French, Late 19th Century
Height 154cm, diameter 41cm
This fantastic vase is the work of J. Pascault, a famed porcelain artist of the late 19th Century who specialised in the production of Sevres-style pieces. It is beautifully executed, and especially impressive given its large size of one and a half metres (almost 5 feet) in height.
The vase is tall and slender in shape, set on a gilt bronze plinth, and surmounted by a cover with a pinecone finial. Its ovoid body is decorated around its exterior in the Rococo taste: showing a female figure and winged putti in a landscape...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Meissen Two Children Seasons Figurines The Fall Model F 24 Acier c.1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Lovely Pair of Children Season's Rococo Figurines - The Fall:
Girl and Boy with Wine Grapes, both supporting themselves on marble column
MA...
Category
1860s German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Fruit Basket Bowl KPM Berlin Breslauer Stadtschloss
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elaborately hand-painted with one of the most beautiful and most magnificent decors of the KPM, Berlin. Breslauer Stadtschloss
New pric...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
24k Gold
Bing and Grondahl Figure of Oluf Poulsen as Henrik, Holberg Collection
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grondahl Oluf Poulsen in the role of Henrik,
B&G 8001 Ludvig Holberg 1884 "Henrik" Masquerade (Limited Edition 500 pcs.)
Measures 18.5 cm.
In perfe...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Porcelain
Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group the Four Seasons Cherubs by Kaendler c. 1755-60
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group of finest quality:
There are four cherubs symbolizing the four seasons - of most lovely appearance visible.
Manufactory: Meissen
Dating (please note!...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive clock garniture set consists of a central clock and a pair of flanking vases. The three pieces are extremely finely decorated with painted cartouches of fly...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Bing and Grondahl Porcelain Figure "Pernille", Holberg Collection
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing and Grondahl porcelain figure.
"Pernille" in the comedy masquerade by Ludvig Holberg (1684-1754).
Figure no. 8014
...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Porcelain
Meissen Rare Pair of Antique Candlesticks in High Quality
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, pair of antique candlesticks. Rare candlesticks in high quality. Measures: 31 cm. high. In good condition, factory first quality.
Category
20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Pair Of Meissen Splendid Lidded Vases 'Potpourri With Cupids', Kaendler, Ca 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Baluster-shaped vase body on a stepped, round base with a pierced lid, lavishly decorated with sculpted and colourfully painted flowers, leaves, fruit and rocailles, as well as two c...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Tea Pot With Flower Decoration & Silver Mount, Rococo Period, Circa 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Very early Meissen teapot, circa 1750, Osier form with basket weave on the rim of the lid and around the opening of the teapot, as well as curved bars, spout and handle with knotted ...
Category
Mid-18th Century German 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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