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Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

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: USA
Style: Rococo
Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis '15th Cent'
Located in North Miami, FL
Opulent 18th century Baroque carved giltwood reliquary (a container for relics) monstrance with curled scroll design. It houses a first-class relic of the blood of the15th Century sa...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood

Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis '15th Cent'
Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis '15th Cent'

Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis '15th Cent'

Early 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Figural Winged Putti Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous French Empire period giltwood figural candlestick, early 19th century, now professionally electrified and fashioned as a single-light table lamp. Exquisitely hand carve...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Giltwood

Early 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Figural Winged Putti Table Lamp
Early 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Figural Winged Putti Table Lamp

Early 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Figural Winged Putti Table Lamp

Monumental 19th Century Giltwood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual. Have never seen one like this. Most likely had a painting inset, but mirror could be placed inside. Stand alone or hang on wall.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Monumental 19th Century Giltwood Frame
Monumental 19th Century Giltwood Frame

Monumental 19th Century Giltwood Frame

Large Italian White Glazed Cherub Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Cherub centerpiece sculpture In White Glazed Ceramics.  
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1880s Italian Antique Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Large Italian White Glazed Cherub Centerpiece Sculpture

Large Italian White Glazed Cherub Centerpiece Sculpture

Pair of 18th Century Native American Tobacco Store Hanging Trade Figures
Located in Nantucket, MA
Extremely rare and very special pair of 18th century native American tobacco store hanging trade figures, hand carved in the half round full length figur...
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18th Century American Antique Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Native American Tobacco Store Hanging Trade Figures
Pair of 18th Century Native American Tobacco Store Hanging Trade Figures

Pair of 18th Century Native American Tobacco Store Hanging Trade Figures

Two Terracotta Lions with Shields, French, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Possibly designs for Chenets.
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1750s French Antique Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Two Terracotta Lions with Shields, French, Mid-18th Century
Two Terracotta Lions with Shields, French, Mid-18th Century

Two Terracotta Lions with Shields, French, Mid-18th Century

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Rococo sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures and carvings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, giltwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo sculptures and carvings made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 sculptures and carvings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $599 and tops out at $16,500 while the average work can sell for $4,400.

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