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Rococo Lighting

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
Color:  Gold
Louis XV Style Gilt and Chiseled Bronze Candlestick By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This little Louis XV style gilt bronze candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table. It resume the great taste of Rococo period decoration. A...
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2010s Italian Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Very nice Louis XV or Rococo style vintage bronze and crystal four-light chandelier. Four bronze arms, each with a socket for an E14-size light bulb. Measures: height is 29.33 inches...
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1950s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Rococo Gilt Bronze Garland Cage Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Rococo gilt bronze garland cage & crystal basket chandelier with 6 candelabras light, completely rewired with new sockets and comes ...
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20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Gilt Bronze & Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century gilt bronze & glass hall lantern, French. In the baroque to rococo transitional taste. Pineapple drop symbolizing "Bienvenue!" or "Welcome!". Fine condition. Repla...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Grandeur 1920s French Gilded Heavy Cast Bronze Ormolu 6 Arm Chandelier
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb French gilded cast bronze 6 arm chandelier, ornate scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an ornate foliated central column with...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large French Rococo Style Thirty-Three Light Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Warsaw, PL
This superb ormolu chandelier is crafted in the ornate Rococo style. The chandelier features thirty-three lights arranged over three tiers, each light spr...
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20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Louis XV style gilt bronze 33-light chandelier
Located in London, GB
Louis XV style gilt bronze 33-light chandelier French, 20th Century Height 156cm, diameter 102cm This beautiful chandelier is crafted from gilt bronze in the Rococo style of Lou...
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20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

Baccarat Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a great example of a small Baccarat gilt bronze and cut crystal chandelier. The chandelier dates to the late 20th century. The quality of the bronz...
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Large Glass and Gilt Bronze Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
This hall lantern has been exquisitely crafted from glass and gilt bronze (ormolu). The piece will look wonderful placed in a grand entrance hall, living or dining room. The light it...
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20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Chandelier Pair Crystal Bronze 18 Branches French Rococo Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Striking, large form with a diameter of 32.5" and a height of 52" Pretty and elegant, drawn from French 18th century Rococo designs. Beautifully made, each crystal drop is hand-cu...
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1980s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Appliques in Gilt Bronze, Rococo, Mid-18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Appliques in gilt bronze, Rococo from mid-18th century. Some wear on the original gilding (see pictures), but the overall impression of these 270 years old app...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Rococo Lighting

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Luxurious Wall Lamp with Five Sconces Vintage Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful Rococo style wall lamp with five sconces. Vintage. Support in gilded bronze and handcrafted by craftsmen. The decor consists of stylized a...
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1960s Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Large French Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large tent and purse style French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Made in the Rococo Louis XV taste, with the gilt bronze frame with sweeping scrolls of foliate acanthus and fe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Dew Lamp by Mark Brazier-Jones UK 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Mark Brazier-Jones, Dew floor lamp, circa 1995, patinated iron, bronze and polished glass 258cm height One of a kind piece crafted by the artist himself. A floor lamp made of br...
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20th Century British Rococo Lighting

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Bronze, Iron

Porcelain, Crystal and Gilt Bronze Pendant, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain, crystal and gilt bronze pendant. France, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Flower Table Lamps
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French Rococo style gilt bronze and porcelain flower table lamps. This absolutely adorable pair of French Rococo-style two-light table l...
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1950s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century, French, Rococo Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century French Rococo Dore bronze candelabra lamps. With all original parts. In perfect condition.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century French Rococo 5 Arm Wired Wall Sconces - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
These stunning caste brass 5 arm wall sconces have been converted to be hard wired. They are just absolutely stunning. I always recommend getting any...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Excellent french rococo rock crystal gilt bronze chandelier
Located in London, GB
A magnificent bronze gilt French Rococo chandelier with golden leaves and 4 bas-reliefs. With 16 flames on four arms. Completely rewired for EU standard (we can change to US standar...
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Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Lighting

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Antique Bronze Chandelier or Pendant Light with Glass Scallop Shell Shades, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Elegant and simply beautiful, ocean-life-theme chandelier. When you look at early 20th century lighting then it seems like the artists/designers were inspired by all the beauty that...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Single-Candle Candlesticks Rome- Italy 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of single-candle candlesticks in richly chiselled gilded bronze. Depicting Putti, in Baroque style. Rome 19th century. h 25 x 16 cm Condition: Small scratches, age-related w...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

French Solid Bronze Six Light Chandelier, Canopy, Chain, Estate Item
Located in Stamford, CT
French solid bronze six light chandelier, Canopy, chain. This finely cast solid bronze chandelier was newly wired approx ten years ago and is in fine working condition. This recently...
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1910s Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

20th Century Rococo Style Curved-Arms Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite candelabra in Rococo style. Bronze finely engraved. Seven scroll styled curved arms in vase-formed grommets. (T-Mr-22-Bp).
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20th Century Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century Rococo Lantern
Located in Bagshot, GB
19th Century gilt bronze lantern with original opaque glass in the Rococo Style. Lantern requires a light fitting and wiring.  
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Rococo Style Bronze Table Lamp with White Frosted Glass Lampshade
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Rococo-style bronze table lamp with frosted glass flame-shaped lampshade. One socket for the E14 size light bulb. To the US will be shipped with an adapter for the US wiring ...
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1930s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Large Urn Form French Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Porcelain Candelabra
Located in Canton, MA
Large urn form French gilt bronze and turquoise porcelain candelabra. Inspired by the designs of Sevres Porcelain. On one side there is a design of flowers and the other of a pastora...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
French crystal and bronze chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès. This stunning unusual French Rococo crystal chandelier has eight lights and has been n...
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1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Rococo Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair, while originally for the fireside, would serve equally as bases for a pair of table lamps. They are exquisitely modelled with sinuous, scrolling acanthus and beautifully f...
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1880s French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Large Rococo Style Ormolu Wall Light
Located in London, GB
A large bronze wall sconce exceptionally well modelled, naturalistically formed with three-branches with lamp holders, formed from leaves and ...
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1940s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Three Original of the Time Bronze Rococo Wall Sconces, Fire Gilded Bronze
Located in Vienna, AT
Casted, chased and fire-gilded bronze, very elaborately works, originally with candles, later electrified.
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1850s Austrian Antique Rococo Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1930s French bronze Lantern
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful bronze lantern with baroque decoration. Four sides in beveled glass, four candles in the center. Rewired for Us standard.
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1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Rococo Style Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze wall sconces exceptionally well modelled, each naturalistically formed with three-branches with lamp holders, formed from leaves and flowers.
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1940s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XV style bronze chandelier from the late 19th century. This Rococo style ten-light chandelier is cast bronze and has an a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Rococo Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights Sconces, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XV style Rococo style six-light gilt-bronze wall lights - wall sconces. The ornate six-light candelabrum with five scroll...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Rococo Louis XV Style Pair of Heavy Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rococo Louis XV style pair of gilt bronze wall sconces. Their main body is made of three short bronze arms at the top embellished with clear pressed crystal rosettes and pendalogues over a cut crystal urn shaped tower that cover a gilt pipe. This crystal tower...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Modenese Interiors Table Lamp in Shiny Chrome Finishing and Transparent Glass
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Refined one-bulb table lamp from Modenese Luxury Interiors. This particular model features a shiny chrome finishing and a transparent glass detail in in the axe. Elegantly paired wit...
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2010s Italian Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Each with foliate form backplate issuing two outscrolled arms. Not electrified but can be.
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20th Century Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Very Large Napoleon III Period Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very large Napoleon III period Rococo style gilt bronze lantern French, late 19th century Measures: Height 176cm, width 80cm, depth 80cm This exceptional lantern was produced du...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant 18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, in blown glass, is made in transparent color wi...
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2010s Italian Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Exceptional Carved and Gilded Wooden Lamp from the Carlos IV Period 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Exceptional carved and gilded wooden lamp from the Carlos IV period, with a single ring and 20 lights candlestick; ten vertical and ten windings of foliage. It is sold in its cur...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Large Rococo Louis XV French Gilt Bronze Five Arms Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of large Rococo Louis XV French gilt bronze five arms with white candle sockets wall sconces. They are adorned with large scrolls of acanthus leaves and tiny delicate ...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

19th C. French Gilt Bronze Basket with Glass Roses, Marie Antoinette Chandelier
Located in Haarlem, NL
19th century romantic French basket-shaped gilt bronze ceiling 'Marie-Antoinette' luster with six flower lights. From the basket small leave branches and six larges 'branches' stick out, these thicker branches are crowned by glass roses. The basket hangs by 3 'cloth like' bronze ribbons, attached to a ceiling rosette...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Lost-Wax Process, France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze chandelier with lost-wax process, France, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Monumental French Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Rouge Marble Torcheres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of large French parcel-gilt patinated bronze and rouge marble 13-light torchieres after the models by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887). Each torchere modeled as a c...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This 18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, in blown glass, is made in transparent color with gilde...
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2010s Italian Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Chandelier In The Louis XV Style
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique Louis XV style bronze chandelier with a Rococo influence. Frosted glass rose bud shades on nine scrolled arms with foliate details. Cent...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Fabulous Heavily Carved Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous heavily carved alabaster plafonnier, France, circa 1910. 3 Lights. Dimensions:18" diameter, 40" length (can be shortened) CW2395.
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1910s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

Wonderful 19th Century French Caldwell Regal Bronze Lantern Frosted Glass Panels
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful early 20th century dore bronze lantern by E. F. Caldwell in the French style with original frosted glass is a beautiful addition to your entry way. The bronze work is ...
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Early 20th Century American Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very large Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 160cm, diameter 62cm This magnificent lantern is crafted from gilt bronze in a wonderfully ...
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20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Rococo Style Ormolu and Cut Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo style ormolu and cut glass twelve-light chandelier French, 19th century Measures: Height 110cm, diameter 90cm This magnificent chandelier is designed in the wonde...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

20th Century Rococo Style French Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
French wall light in Rococo style. Finely cast bronze. Three-flamed light-corpus. (F-Mr-24-Bp).
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20th Century Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Table Lamp in the Rococo Style
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze table lamp in the Rococo style French, late 19th century With shade: Height 65cm, diameter 55cm Without shade: Height 49cm, width 25cm, depth 17cm This wonderful Ro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

Wonderful Pair of French Dore Bronze Rococo Three Light Lattice Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French dore bronze Rococo style three candelabra light lattice back sconces, rewired with new sockets.
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20th Century French Rococo Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Hand Painted Porcelain Capo Di Monte Lamp of Bacchus, Italy, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Italian porcelain hand painted traditional urn shape lamp by Capo Di Monte. Urn shape in form, the top is accented with two handles with swirls highly decorated in light pink, gold and yellow. The lamp widens at the bottom of the handles and tapers down to a wider body. The body of this decorative lamp features scenes of robed figures of men and women at a Bacchanalian feast. Decoration includes scenes of women draped in various color robes such as pink green and yellow. Bacchus is depicted as surrounded by women and sports a dark beard and floral crown. The top includes piercing throughout. The bottom of the porcelain portion of the lamp is decorated in a pink rope pattern around the edges. Just above, figures of light mint green leaves or petals are painted with gold hand painted edges. The base of the lamp is made up of a gold or brass metal with an ornate floral pattern. Inside appears to be iron or steel. The shape of the metal base is square in form with a pinched design at each side. Original harp included, however no shade. How we would style it: A rare piece such as this Capo Di Monte deserves to be seen. It reminds us of the Venetian home of Dodie Rosekrans. Filled with timeless classical pieces, each with their own story. This lovely lamp deserves a home of a true collector who has a deep appreciation for classical Italian art. We love the idea of this piece in a foyer with a small fringe lamp...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Metal, Gold

Pair of Large French Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze Bracket Lamps
Located in Virum, DK
This exquisite pair of bracket lights are approximately two feet in height. They are comprised of a motif of ribbons and foliage and florals and are beautifully rendered in the fashi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Four Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
The gilt bronze sconces in this set of four are designed in the beautiful Regency style, the manner of decorative art that most closely aligns with the early Rococo yet betrays the l...
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20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This rare twenty-one light KPM porcelain and gilt bronze chandelier is a truly remarkable piece of decorative art, and a splendid example of ...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

Large French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
Large French gilt bronze wall sconces French, 20th century Measures: Height 165cm, width 83cm, depth 63cm Each twelve-branch sconc...
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20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

Rococo lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Interi, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Meissen Porcelain, and Woka Lamps. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $3,506.

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