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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:  Silver
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Silver Gilt Table Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add an element of classical elegance to your home with this silver gilded small Italian carved wood table lamp. Perfect for a room where...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Rococo Style Silver Gilt Table Lamp
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Silver Gilt Table Lamp

Vintage Italian Rococo Style Silver Gilt Table Lamp

18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian hand-carved silver leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'

Early 20th Century Two Arm Silver Rococo Sconces, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Heavy silver sconces with two arms. Rounded rococo style. American, C. 1910. Have been polished, protected, and rewired. ready for installation.
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Early 20th Century American Rococo Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Two Arm Silver Rococo Sconces, a Pair
Early 20th Century Two Arm Silver Rococo Sconces, a Pair

Early 20th Century Two Arm Silver Rococo Sconces, a Pair

19th Century Silvered Louis XV Style Rococo Candlestick Lamp
Located in London, GB
A silvered candlestick in the Louis XV Rococo manner, now mounted as a lamp base. Height dimensions refer to height of pottery candlestick only. Wired and tested for UK safety ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

19th Century Silvered Louis XV Style Rococo Candlestick Lamp
19th Century Silvered Louis XV Style Rococo Candlestick Lamp

19th Century Silvered Louis XV Style Rococo Candlestick Lamp

Late 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Altar Prickets as Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $3250...Exquisite carving and detail highlight this pair of Italian Baroque silver gilt corner altar prickets as table lamps. Heavily carved and finished on one side, th...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Silver Leaf

Late 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Altar Prickets as Table Lamps
Late 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Altar Prickets as Table Lamps

Late 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Altar Prickets as Table Lamps

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Pair of candlesticks. Silver. Possibly González Téllez, Antonio; Valladolid 1777. With contrasting and engraved marks, and engraved shield and legend. Pair of silver candlesticks in their color with a circular base of edges combining curves and counter curves and a series of moldings that end in the axis of the piece, which maintains helical lines towards the upper part throughout all the shapes and moldings that compose it, accentuating the movement created with this combination. At the base, you can see a heraldic shield engraved on each one, accompanied by the word "Ravago" in capital letters. Topped by a helmet facing to the left, the shield features a castle or tower surrounded by three fleursde-lis pointing outwards. The accompanying text makes us inevitably remember Francisco Rábago y Noriega (Tresabuela, Cantabria, 1685 - Madrid, 1763), also known as Francisco de Rávago y Noriega, or Francisco Rávago, a prominent Spanish ecclesiastic and Jesuit, confessor real of Fernando VI, personal friend of Pope Benedict XIV and the Marquis of Ensenada, and professor at the University of Valladolid. However, it should be noted that there are other people at that time with the same surname. The contrast marks place the piece in Valladolid, and relate it to Antonio González...
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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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