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Rococo Tableware

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
Tiffany & Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls
Tiffany & Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls

Tiffany & Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

The most exquisite flatware and hollowware sets of Belle Époque were unequivocally crafted in America with the greatest American craftsman being Tiffany & Co. The very best of Ti...

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19th Century American Antique Rococo Tableware

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Silver

Silver Salt Shaker, Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Bowl Luxury Floral
Silver Salt Shaker, Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Bowl Luxury Floral

Silver Salt Shaker, Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Bowl Luxury Floral

Located in Wembley, GB

Pair of Silver Salt Cellars with Cobalt Liners, Antique English Floral Design A fine pair of antique English sterling silver salt cellars, each of circular form, decorated with repou...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

George IV Gilt Sugar Bowl
George IV Gilt Sugar Bowl

George IV Gilt Sugar Bowl

By Benjamin Smith

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite George IV period silver sugar bowl by the celebrated Benjamin Smith is crafted in an exuberant Rococo style. From the floral and foliate handles to the delicately engraved armorial, this is a work of true genius. A gilt washed-interior adds a sense of majesty. Renowned for his rapidly changing partnerships as much as for his artistry, Smith worked with some of the best craftsmen of the era, including Paul Storr, Matthew Boulton, and Digby Scott...

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19th Century English Antique Rococo Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rosenthal Classic Rose, Vase and Butter Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain
Rosenthal Classic Rose, Vase and Butter Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain

Rosenthal Classic Rose, Vase and Butter Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rosenthal Classic rose. Vase and butter tray in hand painted porcelain with romantic scenes and gold decoration. Mid-20th century. The vase measures: 20 x...

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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Tea Solitair, Bird & Insect Painting and Gold, Germany, Circa 1820
Meissen Tea Solitair, Bird & Insect Painting and Gold, Germany, Circa 1820

Meissen Tea Solitair, Bird & Insect Painting and Gold, Germany, Circa 1820

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Tea solitaire set of six pieces made of porcelain with a white background and elaborate overglaze painting and gold decoration. Quatrefoil presenter with a teapot, milk jug, sugar bo...

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1820s German Antique Rococo Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

German Rococo Silver Gilt Coffee Pot, Nuremberg, 17th-18th century
German Rococo Silver Gilt Coffee Pot, Nuremberg, 17th-18th century

German Rococo Silver Gilt Coffee Pot, Nuremberg, 17th-18th century

Located in Miami Beach, FL

A rare and true rococo fantasy coffee pot. Fire-gilded vermeil, gilt silver, repousse with mannerist detailing including lobes, garlands, grotesque masques, scrolls, and rocaille. Ma...

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17th Century German Antique Rococo Tableware

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Small German Rococo Double-Lidded Pewter Saltcellar Ashtray
Small German Rococo Double-Lidded Pewter Saltcellar Ashtray

Small German Rococo Double-Lidded Pewter Saltcellar Ashtray

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic Double-Lidded Saltcellar in Pewter. Could also function as an ashtray. This antique piece would make a great addition to your tabletop.

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Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Tableware

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Pewter

Vintage Oneida silver plate coaster made in USA
Vintage Oneida silver plate coaster made in USA

Vintage Oneida silver plate coaster made in USA

By Oneida

Located in Birmingham, AL

This vintage Oneida silver-plate wine coaster, made in USA . I have two pieces one the rdge has floral design and the other one the same design without flower ,The price reflect the ...

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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Tableware

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Silver Plate

18th C. English Rocco Battersea & Porcelain Companion Cup & Saucer, Unique
18th C. English Rocco Battersea & Porcelain Companion Cup & Saucer, Unique

18th C. English Rocco Battersea & Porcelain Companion Cup & Saucer, Unique

By Chelsea Porcelain, Battersea

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th century English Rocco Battersea & Porcelain Companion Cup & Saucer, Unique Both pieces made in England Mid 18th Century The Cup attributed to the Chelsea or Bow Porcelain Work...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Tableware

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Sterling Silver Cake or Fish Shovel K+K Monarchy Austria
Beautiful Sterling Silver Cake or Fish Shovel K+K Monarchy Austria

Beautiful Sterling Silver Cake or Fish Shovel K+K Monarchy Austria

By Mayerhofer & Klinkosch

Located in Vienna, AT

The item for sale is a beautiful, ornamental rococo cake shovel or fish server. It was made in 1841 according to the hallmark and owned by the K+K Monarc...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Decorative Pepper Shaker Antique Silver Salt Shaker Rococo Style Sale
Pair of Decorative Pepper Shaker Antique Silver Salt Shaker Rococo Style Sale

Pair of Decorative Pepper Shaker Antique Silver Salt Shaker Rococo Style Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers Rococo Style, Circa 1900 A fine and highly decorative pair of antique sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, elegantly designed in t...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Stunning Large & Ornate Sterling Silver Condiment Set, Boxed, Elkington 1929
Stunning Large & Ornate Sterling Silver Condiment Set, Boxed, Elkington 1929

Stunning Large & Ornate Sterling Silver Condiment Set, Boxed, Elkington 1929

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1929 by Elkington & Co., this large and ornate, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a sugar caster, 2 pepper pots 2 salt cellars and a mustard pot wi...

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1920s English Vintage Rococo Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Rococo design George III period sterling silver wine coasters made in 1769
Rococo design George III period sterling silver wine coasters made in 1769

Rococo design George III period sterling silver wine coasters made in 1769

By Thomas Nash

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1769 by Thomas Nash , this wonderful pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, are in the Rococo taste, with pierced sides, rope borde...

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1760s English Antique Rococo Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Meissen Tea Pot with Animal Spout and Flower Decoration Rococo Period circa 1740
Meissen Tea Pot with Animal Spout and Flower Decoration Rococo Period circa 1740

Meissen Tea Pot with Animal Spout and Flower Decoration Rococo Period circa 1740

By Meissen Porcelain

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...

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Early 18th Century German Antique Rococo Tableware

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Porcelain

Edwardian Rococo Style English Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer
Edwardian Rococo Style English Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer

Edwardian Rococo Style English Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer

By Carrington & Co

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver creamer in the Rococo style; an addition to our Edwardian silverware collection. This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver cream jug has a plain pear shaped form. The body of this silver cream jug is embellished with flat chased simplified leaf designs incorporating scrolling borders and scale motif panels, in the Rococo style. The decoration to the body incorporates an applied moulded border to the upper shaped rim and an impressive scrolling leaf design to the underside of the spout. The formation of this Edwardian piece reflects an early Georgian design and style often associated with the renowned silversmith Paul de Lamerie. This impressive example of Edwardian teaware is fitted with a cast and applied shaped scrolling handle with a predatory bird's head to the upper terminal and further leaf designs to the lower socket. The jug is supported by three impressive cast and applied ribbed feet with scrolling sockets in junction with the body. The underside of this sterling silver cream jug bears the retailer's mark 'Carrington & Co., London, 130 Regent St', in addition to the registration number '6940'. Condition This antique silver cream jug...

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Early 1900s English Antique Rococo Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Located in London, GB

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Rococo tableware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo tableware for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tableware, popular names associated with this style include Gorham Manufacturing Company, Meissen Porcelain, Boyer of Paris, and Carrington & Co. 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.