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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Rococo
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...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassel. The tassel 'pompom' originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and was used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
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).
Category
20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Limoges Style Pink Porcelain Flowers and Leaves Gilt Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous French Limoges style hand painted porcelain chandelier with five-light bulbs and sculpted applique porcelain roses, leaves and gi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rococo Lighting
Materials
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 ...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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).
Category
20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th century French Rococo Style Pair of Gold Gilt Candelabra
Located in Savannah, GA
Gold gilt over bronze 19th century French Rococo style pair of candelabra. Each feature five arms with one center holder in a graceful vine and floral design.
See measurements below.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of French 3-Light Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 3-light metal sconces adorned with large elegant shaped crystals throughout. The sconces are newly rewired with cream wax candle covers.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Pair of Antique Meissen Two-Light Mirrored Girandole Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
These sconces are highly decorative and desirable and display many of the qualities that make Meissen porcelain so world famous: the skill with which the wild flowers are applied, the subtle shading of the pink and pale green painting...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
Ornate French crystal chandelier featuring an elaborate center vase column, very large teardrop prisms (3.25 inches tall), fancy rosettes and a round crystal pendant...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Porcelain Wall Sconces by Meissen
Located in London, GB
This exquisite pair of German Rococo style Meissen sconces feature beautifully encrusted porcelain flowers and petals and exceptionally finely hand painted passages. In their unmatch...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
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 ...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, 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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Gold, Metal
Antique 19th C. French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage six-arm crystal and bronze-gilt metal chandelier is composed of three tiers of large faceted crystal pendants and crystal garlands. The lights attached to rococo-style br...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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.
Category
1890s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Set of Six Italian Style Two-Arm Sconces with Lovely Worn Finish
Located in Buchanan, MI
Elegant set of six Italian style two-arm sconces with lovely worn painted and gilt finish. Newly wired so installation ready. Note: Priced per sconce.
Category
20th Century Unknown Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Porcelain Chandelier with Flowers and Angels, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain chandelier with flowers and angels, Germany, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
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.
Category
20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
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.
Category
1910s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Beautiful French Rococo Doré Bronze Six-Light Elegant Chandelier Tassel Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful leaves envelope the six candle cups and are gracefully layered throughout this large Rococo doré bronze chandelier with tassel accented center.
Measures: 38" H x 24" W.
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Two-Tier Silvered Wood and Metal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-tier Italian silvered eight-light chandelier caved in wood with metal arms and chain. The fixture is newly rewired with grip wax candle covers. Includes chain and beautiful hand ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Metal Rococo Wall Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Iron Rococo wall sconces, brass.
The sconces are classic rococo gilded with scrolled design. Beautiful on a dining room or hallway wall, they make...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron
Regency Ceramic Capo Di Monte Style Floral Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Capo Di Monte style ceramic floral table lamp. Fanned edges like petals. Gold painted scrolling.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian Renaissance Hand Carved Wall Sconce
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful sconce, with remarkable floral and foliage designs and details. The wooden sconce is hand carved and probably dates from the 1930s-1940s.
Recently rewired and in perfect w...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Giltwood Sconces Featuring Mythical Dolphins
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of Italian carved giltwood sconces in the shape of mythical dolphins (midcentury). Each of the dolphins is unique, hand carved and slightly different (note the fins, forward and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early 20th C French Rococo Iron and Gilt Tole Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
An early 20th century pair of small French Rococo iron and gilt tole sconces, circa 1910, each featuring two candle arms, shell and scrolling foliage motif. The pair have been clean...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Tôle, Iron
1900 Italian Rococo Beaded Crystal Prisms Gold Gilt Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rewired and ready to hang! Housing 2-light each, sitting on vintage crystal bobeches, dripping with vintage crystal prisms. Macaroni beaded and crystals throughout, swags of crystal ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal
'12' Light Monumental Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twelve light monumental Italian crystal beaded chandelier adorned with English cut beaded garlands, almond shaped faceted crystals and crystal spheres throughout. The fixture has bee...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable pair of Meissen Porcelain wall sconces is crafted with all of the exquisite detail and splendor of the Rococo period. Exquisitely hand ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Italian Rococo Style Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style painted and carved, wood and metal two-light sconces from the late 19th century. Born in Italy during the last decade of the 19th century, each of this...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Rococo Style Carved and Polychrome Painted Wood Sconces, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of beautiful French Rococo-style polychrome painted and carved wooden and metal two-light sconces with floral patterns. Each wall light has two sockets for E14-size light bulb...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Rococo Style 1890s Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Metal Armature
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style six-light crystal chandelier form the late 19th century, with gilt armature. This exquisite Italian crystal chandelier features a scrolling gilt armature, del...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Two Rococo Style Gilt and Silvered Metal Girandoles
Located in London, GB
These exquisite girandoles are designed in a graceful Rococo style. This style was fashionable in France in the 18th century, during the reign of Louis XV (1715-1774). Derived from t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique French Bronze Petite Chandelier of Suburb Quality
Located in Chicago, IL
Constructed from a heavy Solid Bronze and French Crystal two-tier frame in France during the 1920s-1930s era and beautifully executed. We have cleaned and rewired the Antique French ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Set of 3 Giltwood Carved Twin Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A set of 3 giltwood carved twin wall lights
This is a very attractive set of lights they each have 2 sconces
The lights are in good vintage c...
Category
Early 20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Rococo Giltwood Figural Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a standing cherub holding a cornucopia. Red faux painted base.
Category
1750s Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Meissen Porcelain Wall Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable pair of Meissen wall sconces is crafted with all of the exquisite detail and splendor of the Rococo period. Exquisitely hand-painted with gilt accents, each fixture i...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Wood and Gesso 10-Light Candelabra, Electrified
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Italian wood and gesso 10-light candelabra which has modernized and electrified. Distressed but functional.
Measures: 26.5" H x 15.5" W x 15.5" D
6.5" W x 6.25" D (base).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood
French Crystal Beaded 8-Arm Chandelier, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French crystal beaded 8-arm chandelier with faceted almond shaped crystals throughout. The fixture is adorned with garlands of English cut beads throughout as well. The fixture is ne...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Two French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Six-Light Sconces
Located in London, GB
This pair of gilt bronze sconces (or wall lights) have been styled in the Rococo manner, being composed of beautiful, scrolling forms inspired by nature.
The six arms of each sco...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Candleholders Italian Tall Rococo Period 18th Century, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candleholders made during the Rococo period in Italy. Decorated with carvings and hand painted in silvery gold color and light coral red.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
Meissen-Style Porcelain Wall Sconce
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce features three candle holders and is adorned with hand-painted, floral Rococo decoration.
cir...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Meissen
Early 20th Century, French Rococo Style Three-Light Chandelier in Bronze Doré
Located in Miami, FL
From the Belle Époque, a very lovely and small chandelier in bronze doré with three lights in the French Rococo style of Louis XV. France, circa 1900.
Perfect size for a small foyer,...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Rococo Style Bronze 8-Light Chandelier with Handcut Crystals
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century French Rococo style bronze 8-light chandelier with hand cut crystals. 19" chain, wired for USA.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Ornate Bronze Rococo Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This bronze Rococo wall sconce features three arms. Each of the three arms are entwined with bronze vines and leaves that extend from the ornate wall mount...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small 20th Century Six-Light Murano Chandelier, Model Ca'rezzonico
Located in Berlin, DE
A small and elegant Murano six-light chandelier in transparent colors with sophisticated finishes in pink and light blue. With a centred bulbous column issuing branches and delicatel...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of French Rock Crystal Sconces, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 3-light French rock crystal sconces adorned with both kite shape rock crystal and almond shape rock crystal throughout. The sconces...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Antique Chandelier. Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Six light French Provincial style iron chandelier.
CW4328
Category
1910s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron
18th Century Rococo Lamps in Faiance
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice pair of Rococo lamps from circa 1750, made from two faiance Rococo vases.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Faience
Pair of Italian Rococo Style Gilded Table Lamps with Classic Urn Shape & Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style table lamps. This pair of 19th century Italian Rococo style, gilded and painted table lamps feature an decorative urn shaped body with side handles comprised of a series of c-shaped scrolls, foliage motif. These Italian gilded table lamps...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
Large Gothic / Rococo Bronze Six-Arm 12-Light Chandelier with Mythical Bird
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning large-scale bronze with a gold doré finish chandelier. It features six arms with a total of 12 lights. Each scroll arm has a mythical winged bird and grape detail. It has ...
Category
19th Century Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
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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