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: USA
Style: Rococo
19th Century French Wood Miniature Antique Spiral Staircase Architectural Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, antique walnut spiral staircase decor with Classic design with numerous steps and flat baluster supports on a square base, in a herringbone pattern, in good condition. Miniature staircase...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Dutch Rococo Marquetry Miniature Desk
Located in Essex, MA
With curved lid opening to a fitted interior with three drawers below and bracket feet. Beautifully crafted in a bombe form. Much time and skill went into making this piece. Sometime...
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1740s Dutch Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Rococo Style Miniature Painted Cabinet with Arching Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style miniature painted cabinet from the 19th century, with arching top, open shelves and two doors. Created in France during the 19th century, this miniature cabinet will make for a great decorative addition to any child's room! Featuring an arching cornice sitting above open shelves, the cabinet showcases two petite doors in its lower section. Painted in blue accented with gilt highlights, this miniature 19th century French Rococo style cabinet...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Ten Piece Set of 20th Century Rococo Style Continental 800 Silver Doll Furniture
Located in Middleburg, VA
Ten Piece Set of 20th Century Rococo Style Silver Doll Furniture
Grouping of continental 800 silver doll furniture, each miniature exquisitely rendered ...
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20th Century Unknown Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Sedan Chair Miniature Table Top Display Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century sedan chair miniature table top display cabinet
Charming custom made and hand painted miniature table top ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Rococo South German Miniature Marquetry and Parquetry Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The three drawers lined with jacquard silk pattern.
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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19th Century Dutch Miniature Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century miniature secretaire cabinet made from Oakwood.
Decorative object, can be used as jewelry/letter box.
Originates Netherlands, dating, circa 1800
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
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19th Century Miniature French Sedan Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming miniature vitrine in the style of a Sedan chair. Very rare and unique piece to display a favorite item from your collection..
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Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful French late 19th century chest of drawers in black ebonized wood and cherrywood reproduces with perfect proportions in scale a miniature cabinet with three drawers and an upper flap door that opens to reveal a white marble top and an oval mirror inside, nice hand carved band on top with geometrical pattern and molded base.
The black lacquered wood creates a wonderful contrast with the beautiful honey-colored wood grain. Despite its convenient size, extremely detailed, this chest of drawers is equipped with a white Carrara marble top and a small mirror that make it even more special and useful.
The model of a piece of furniture was originally created by cabinet makers to show their skills to the customer and to present the sample of the furniture which would then have been produced on a larger scale. These commode miniatures, along with other specimens, were displayed in the craftsman's workshop to serve as examples to aid the potential client in making a selection. Some also think that these little chests were used as doll and puppets...
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H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art jigger doll
A wonderful example of a unique Folk Art handcrafted jigger doll we have lovingly ...
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1930s British Vintage Rococo Models and Miniatures
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Pine, Paint
Edwardian Diminutive Post Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The oak box with brass Royal Georgian plaque on top, pick up times on the front. The brass lock and key affixed to the door.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Miniature Walnut & Pine Paneled Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Late 19th century miniature two-drawer chest of drawers.
With paneled sides and turned feet and knobs.
Cosisting of Walnut with a pine secondary and nail construction.
Fo...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut, Pine
H 13.75 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
19th Century Child’s Mahogany Bagatelle Table, circa 1840
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century child’s mahogany Bagatelle table, circa 1840, mounted on a period custom base. The shallow rectangular mahogany case is hinged to open as ...
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1840s English Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Child’s Grain Painted Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-19th century Benchmade child’s grain painted Miniature chest of drawers. A country piece in the American Empire style, with a step-back drawer and backsplash, above the case with...
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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Set of 3.
Measures:
30 x 9 cm
30.5 x 8.5 cm
30 x 9 cm
Handmade by Japanes...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of 4 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Set of 4.
Measures:
30 x 9.5 cm
30.5 x 8.5 cm
30.5 x 9.5 cm
30.5 x 8.5 cm
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Early 20th Century Japanese Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Set of 2.
Measures:
30 x 8.5 cm
27 x 7.5 cm
Handmade by Japanese artisants...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
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Flemish 18th Century Apprentice Carved Dwarf Walnut Chest with Six Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
Flemish 18th century rococo carved walnut apprentice chest of six drawers with bone handles. This chest would have been made by an apprentice furniture maker as his graduation piece...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bone, Walnut
18th Century French Miniature Genre Painting in Ormolu Frame
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century French miniature genre painting in ormolu frame.
This beautifully executed oval miniature Boucher style painting depicts a young lady reclining on a flower bed. This ...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bone
Italian Rococo Style Inlaid Walnut Miniature Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming Italian inlaid walnut three-drawer miniature chest, the top with a central star inlay, the drawer fronts and burled sides line inlaid with scrolls, supported by short cabr...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
Materials
Boxwood, Walnut
Italian Miniature Bombe Chest, c1750
Located in valatie, NY
This Italian miniature bombe chest has a star burst inlayed top, mirrored inlayed drawers and checker board sides. It has three small drawers wit...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Models and Miniatures
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Wood
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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