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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
Elegant Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier/ One available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian crystal beaded arm chandeliers with gilt metal frames and fine pendulum style crystals throughout the chandelier. There are also garlands of English cut beads throughout the...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

Heavily Gilted Bronze Figurative Candlestick Lamps, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and bronze lamps you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece and pa...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Large Pair of Rococo Style Candle Sconce Wall Decorations
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative and unusual large pair of Florentine Rococo or Baroque style metal candle sconces for wall decoration.
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2010s Dutch Rococo Lighting

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Metal

Tenerife Chandelier by David Duncan, Two Tiered Resin Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A two-tiered twelve-light chandelier with shell formed dish, secured on underside by over-sized finial, the two dishes issuing metal candle arms with applied leaf shaped ornaments an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Lighting

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Resin, Plaster

Antique Wall Sconces Rococo Bronze Wall Lamps Pair, 3-Light, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage Rococo-style bronze wall sconces. Crafted in France mid-last century, these stunning pieces feature elegant S-shaped scrolls and intricate detailing in rich gold bro...
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1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Vintage Pair of Carved Giltwood Table Lamps
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF CARVED GILTWOOD TABLE LAMPS Probably Italian, circa early 20th century unmarked ref. 412OPJ09P 22 1/4" H; base 6" W x 6" D A fabulous pair of very decorative table lamps...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting

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Giltwood

LARGE PAIR OF STUNNING ANTIQUE FRENCH 1920's BRONZED CANDLE SCONCE WALL LIGHTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of large circa 1920-1940'S gilt bronzed French wall sconce Candle lamps These came fro...
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1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Wall Sconces Vintage Rococo Onyx & Gilt Bronze France, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Magnificent Vintage French Rococo Wall Sconces - Onyx & Gilt Bronze - 1960s Vintage French wall sconces, exquisitely crafted in the Rococo style. Dating from the 1960s, thes...
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1960s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Onyx, Bronze

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.
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Rococo Lighting

Materials

Faience

18th Century Architectural Element Lamp Conversion
Located in Denton, TX
18th century antique architectural element converted to a lamp with vellum shade Angels in the clouds.
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Goatskin, Wood

A Fine 18th Century Venetian Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Impressive Venetian Crystal Chandelier with solid crystal arms and 8 lights, originating in Italy during the 18th Century. The circular corona with stylized twisted c...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Crystal

Pair of Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Pair Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Table Lamps Large and imposing oversized Neo Classical urns with a rich, patinated, hand painted finish over gesso with gilt leaf motif, hand carved relief...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Wood

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

Beautiful Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce in Rococo Style, Vintage
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful Rococo style wall lamp with three sconces. Vintage. Support in gilded bronze and handcrafted by craftsmen. The decor consists of stylized acanthus scrolls intertwined with the Rococo style. This Unique wall sconce...
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1960s Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

French Gilded Metal Pair of Vintage Wall Sconces Completely Original
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of Vintage French Wall Sconces in their Original Gilded Finish. The pair of Vintage Sconces look to have been made post War and are in nic...
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1950s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Metal

Pair 19th C. French Tole & Porcelain Sconces w/ Polychrome Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair 19th Century French Tole and Porcelain Double light Sconces with Polychrome Porcelain Flowers. This pair of French two-light wall sconces is crafted with tole-mounted porcelain flowers. The sconces feature sculpted metal arms supporting candleholders shaped as stylized flower buds, with faux candle sleeves. The backplates are cast with a ribbon-tied motif, integrating decorative metalwork with hand-painted porcelain elements. Each sconce has two curved metal arms adorned with clusters of porcelain flowers in shades of blue, yellow, pink, and green. The individually sculpted blossoms are applied to the tole framework, which is painted in deep green tones to resemble foliage. The candle cups are modeled as open petals, glazed in lavender and cream hues. French toleware lighting...
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1880s French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Metal, 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...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Lighting

Materials

Brass

Ornate Bronze Rococo Wall Sconce
Ornate Bronze Rococo Wall Sconce
$1,069 Sale Price / set
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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

Crystal Chandelier Baccarat with 12 Arms Finely Decorated with Pearls, 19th Cen
Located in Madrid, ES
Very beautiful Baccarat crystal chandelier in crystal, very thin and transparent with 12 appliques. Central baluster with hand-blown glass rod. 20th century. Height 100 cm. diameter ...
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Crystal

2 Italian Rococo Style Gilt Octagonal Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
Two Italian Rococo-style (20th Century) gilt carved octagonal lanterns with shaped glass panels and a large fluted finial bottom (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting

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Giltwood, Glass

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

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Bronze

Pair of Venetian Sconces, circa 1800
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of exquisite Venetian sconces formed with cartouche shaped mirrored back, outlined with glass beads, three iron arms lined with glass beads and linked with crystal swags and dro...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Crystal

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

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 embellished on all four corners with floral and leaf filigree and has bronze scroll work...
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Early 20th Century American Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Bronze Pineapple Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Bronze Pineapple Table Lamp, 1960 Vintage Design The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. Additional information: Materials: B...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of blown glass chandeliers, Murano, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of chandeliers in blown glass with gold inclusions, Murano, Italy, decorated with leaves and daffodils. Five arms of light.
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1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Gold

Wonderful French Bagues Iron Gold Gilt Crystal Obelisk Chandelier Scroll Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French wrought iron Gold gilt crystal obelisk Center chandelier With scroll Work In The Manner Of Bagues. Measures: 33" H x 26" W.
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1950s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

Pair of French Rococo Gilt Bronze Foliage Acanthus Three Arm Wall Sconces, 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Rococo gilt bronze three arm foliage acanthus wall sconces. Sconces are candle powered and can be electrified if desired at no additional cost, Early 19th Century.
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1810s French Antique Rococo Lighting

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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

Pair of Gilt Bronze Mirrored Sconces, Probably, Italian
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful pair of gilt bronze mirrored six candle sconces with crystals, probably European in origin. Great form in very good overall condition, with some breaks, losses, and expec...
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19th Century European Antique Rococo Lighting

Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Style Tin Candle Sconces with Feather Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style tin candle sconces from the 19th century, with three arms and feather motifs. Created in Italy during the 19th century, each of this pair of tin sconces...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Tin

18th century Italian bronze fountain lamp
Located in Alton, GB
Italian bronze lamp, circa 1780. Originally would have been a fountain head. Wonderfully aged patination. Aged brass lamp holder stem. Scrolling a...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

A French Gilded Brass 8 Branch Rococo Chandelier (Candelier)
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Gilded Brass 8 Branch Rococo Chandelier (Candelier) This is an excellent quality and large piece it is very heavy and has a superb aged gilt finish The Chandelier is decora...
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19th Century Antique Rococo Lighting

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Brass

Fine Caldwell Carved and Cast Marble & Bronze Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Fine Caldwell Carved Marble & Bronze Lamp with Gilded Cherub heads and a carved marble base raised on bronze bun feet. Edward F. Caldwell & Co., of New York City, was one of the p...
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19th Century American Antique Rococo Lighting

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Marble, 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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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Meissen Figures Mounted as Rococo Ormolu Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
A pair of original Meissen figures circa 1765 modeled by J.J. Kändler. Depicting a young couple holding baskets with bright pastel glazes. Later mounted on cast in rococo style Frenc...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Ormolu

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).
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Gesso, Wood

Gilt and Painted Hanging Pendant Basket Chandelier Uplight Lantern
Located in Nashville, TN
Estate trust directs a sale .The gilt basket weave pendant with overflowing fruit at top and with four hanging garlands. Lights (two full size s...
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1910s Italian Vintage Rococo Lighting

Materials

Plaster

19th Century French Rococo Silver over Bronze 24 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 19th century French Rococo silver over bronze chandelier with 24 lights. Very fine quality and interesting details. Beautiful leaves ...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Two Pairs of Italian Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Two sets with two pairs in each set of wall sconces in the manner of Maison Baguès. Each sconce has three candle style bulb holders and is decorated with clear and amber colored crystals and glass. The sconces are made from iron and painted in gold color with added patina. They are both in working condition. The lightbulbs used are e14 which are found both in Europe and the United States. Showed with naked lightbulbs but small lampshades...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting

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Glass, Cut Glass

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 ...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting

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Porcelain

Pair of Italian Rococo Giltwood Figural Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a standing cherub holding a cornucopia. Red faux painted base.
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Paire d'appliques en bronze milieu du 18ème siècle
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Paire d'appliques en bronze milieu du 18ème siècle
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

18th Century Silver Gilt and Iron Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Italian silver gilt and iron chandelier in the Rococo style. This superb pendant light is in untouched original condition. Circa 1780.
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1780s Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Iron

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Benington, Herts
A very decorative and impressive pair of Italian Venetian giltwood wall sconces late 18th Century. Italian circa 1780. The two leaf carved up-scrolled candlebranches issuing fr...
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1780s Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Giltwood

20th Century Rococo / French Louis XV style Bronze Wall Lamp / Sconce
Located in Skien, NO
Elegant 3-arm wall sconce, crafted in the 1950s, reflects the timeless charm of French Louis XV design. Made from solid bronze, it features intricate leaf and flower details that enh...
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Mid-20th Century Rococo Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of gilt metal apliques with plant motif decoration
Located in Milano, IT
The pair of apliques is made of iron and gold plate. The decorations are floral, with flowers resembling dahlias, and vegetal, with acanthus leaves. Apliques were once found in pala...
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18th Century Antique Rococo Lighting

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Pair of lamps with capital base in composite style
Located in Milano, IT
The two lamps consist of wooden capital bases carved with acanthus leaf and gilded with gold leaf. The capitals were turned into lamps, with a metal frame and fitted with green satin...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Iron

Set of 3 Giltwood Carved Twin Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, 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...
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Early 20th Century Rococo Lighting

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Giltwood

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

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century French Rococo Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate the ambiance of any space with this Mid 20th Century French Rococo bronze and rock crystal chandelier. The exquisite craftsmanship reflects a timeless elegance, with the warm...
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Lighting

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Rock Crystal, 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.  
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Candlesticks Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Pair of Italian giltwood 19th century candlesticks made into table lamps. Silver gilt over Gesso. This pair of 19th century candlestick lamps has been wired for the US.    
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting

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Gesso, Wood

George III Giltwood Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Pair of George III giltwood wall lights, c.1760, of elaborate asymmetric form, the frames composed of scrolled acanthus leaves, with old oil-gilt surface. Suitable for use with candl...
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18th Century British Antique Rococo Lighting

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Giltwood

Charming Neo baroque Chandelier in giltwood circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming Neo baroque Chandelier in giltwood circa 1950 some lack of gilding and wear, but the general condition remains very satisfactory
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1950s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Giltwood

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

French Chandelier in Wrought Iron, Crystal and Glass Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French chandelier in wrought iron, crystal and glass style of Maison Baguès six lights.
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1940s French Vintage Rococo Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

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

20th Century Rococo Style French Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
French wall light in Rococo style. Engraved bronze. Three flamed light corpus.
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20th Century Rococo Lighting

Materials

Bronze

HAND CARVED PILLARED TABLE LAMP WiTH MARBLE SPHERE IN THE BASE BRONZED FITTINGS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1960's hand carved table lamp with bronzed light fitting and marble sphere to the ...
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1960s British Vintage Rococo Lighting

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Marble

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.