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Rococo Models and Miniatures

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: Europe
Style: Rococo
Wooden 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture Of A Medieval Tower
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th century hand carved and painted sculpture of a medieval tower in wood.
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1790s Belgian Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures

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Hardwood

Wooden 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture Of A Medieval Tower
Wooden 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture Of A Medieval Tower

Wooden 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture Of A Medieval Tower

Early 20th Century, Miniature Rococo Style Dutch Chest of Drawers Oak and Beech
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and hand crafted in 1900-1920. This beautiful miniature looks much nicer both in shape and in color when it is not in a picture. Somehow the lens makes it look less wide from t...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Rococo Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Early 20th Century, Miniature Rococo Style Dutch Chest of Drawers Oak and Beech
Early 20th Century, Miniature Rococo Style Dutch Chest of Drawers Oak and Beech

Early 20th Century, Miniature Rococo Style Dutch Chest of Drawers Oak and Beech

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Early 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Italian Folk-Art Figure of Christ
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Late 19th Century Carved Spanish Colonial Christ Nino Santo with Glass Eyes
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Located in Troy, MI
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Model Chest of Drawers F. Cuvillies, Hofwerkstätte Jacob Gerstens 1750, Munich
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Rococo models and miniatures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo models and miniatures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage models and miniatures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo models and miniatures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands 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 models and miniatures 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 $6,500 while the average work can sell for $2,250.

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