Rococo Furniture
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
19th Century Rococo Style Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite violin-shaped Rococo-style wall mirror in hand-carved and gilded wood, with a beautiful stylised shell at its crest and swirling acanthus scrolls cascading down each sho...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
lavishly colored and gold-heightened prints about Dutch 18th-century life
By Paul Troost 1
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
An impressive collection of prints by Cornelis Troost shows vividly the everyday life of the eighteenth-century middle class. Colored by one hand and h...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Freestanding Desk, 1950s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Beautiful antique desk in the style of Louis XV.
Rich decorations, ribbed rivets.
The corner decorated with plant motifs.
Two-sided desk, which...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Antique 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Dulong Variant Molded Plates with Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Meissen Dulong Variant plates.
By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.
Decorated with Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center and sides including ros...
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18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century, Pair of Italian Rococo Chinoiserie Lacquered Wood Corner Cabinets
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Italian Rococo Chinoiserie Lacquered Wood Corner Cabinets
This pair of corner cabinets was made in Piedmont, Italy, around the middle of the eighteenth century according to the taste of the baroque.
The structure is in poplar wood, lacquered and decorated on the front side. The central body consists of an open door that conceals a compartment with two shelves. Above, a mixed cymatium crowns the piece of furniture and consists of two small tops bordered with gold leaf on red bole. Equally finished in gold are reserves and frames that decorate the furniture highlighting the various parts of which it is composed. Below the door, a open compartment is presented by a quadrilobate profile. The piece of furniture is decorated with floral ornaments and polychrome chinoiserie designs partly in relief thanks to the application of cast plaster. Inside the side frames are depicted characters dressed in oriental with floral decorations typical of fashion in chinoiserie. The two central doors have different designs, animated by oriental figures dressed in Chinese clothes...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chelsea Porcelain Oval Dish with Red Anchor C-1752-56 with Fruits and Insects
Located in Katonah, NY
This gorgeous Chelsea Porcelain botanical dish was hand painted in England circa 1752-1756.
The polychrome enamels depict fruits: apples, pears, plums, melons, and, in the center, a ...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
6-Light Bronze Basket Chandelier With Porcelain Roses, France, Circa:1935
Located in Alexandria, VA
This Louis XVI style chandelier is a copy of the fixtures that often hung in boudoirs of ladies of fashion in mid-18th Century France. Today these chandeliers are perfect for anywher...
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1930s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Florentine Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Great antique carved Rococo style giltwood Italian mirror. Distressed original mirror glass as shown in photos. Good overall condition . Measures 30" x 17". Inset mirror is 15.5" x 1...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Pair of Florentine Cartouche-Shaped Giltwood Wall Mirrors
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Large Pair of Florentine Cartouche-Shaped Giltwood Wall Mirrors.
Each surmounted by an elaborate pierced rocaille cresting of shells and trailing flowers. The frame wais...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
A fine Swedish Rococo armchair with carved backrest and turned arm rests. Wide seat atop cabriolet legs with turned H-cross construction. Tastefully repainted in pale blue and origin...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Gold
Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Putto 5-Arm Candelabra by United Wilson
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A very rare pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Putto 5-Arm Candelabra by United Wilson. The pair reflects the aesthetics of the Rococo period, characterized by...
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1930s Hong Kong Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode, Early 20th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italian Rococo style olive wood bombe chest, c. 1920.
Sophisticated petite commode crafted of olive wood with a unique parquetry design. It is a great size...
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1920s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Olive
A pair of George II Cast Sifter Spoons, London, 1754/55 by William Cripps.
Located in London, GB
AFTER PAUL DE LAMERIE
A VERY RARE PAIR OF GEORGE II GRADUATED CAST SIFTER SPOONS
UNUSUALLY MODELLED IN A SERVING SPOON SIZE
MADE IN LONDON IN 1754/55 BY WILLIAM CRIPPS
The cast Sift...
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1750s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Delft Blue set of 'Tea Tree' plates - mid 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Set of Blue Delftware plates with chinoiserie decoration of a central depiction of a "tea tree" or a 'tree of life'. The rim with alternating foliate scrollwork.
Unmarked
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Faience
Pair of 19th century Venetian grotto chairs
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Wonderful 19th century pair of Venetian grotto chairs. Made with solid oak, hand carved.
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Antique George IV Silver Pair Cast Candelabra London 1825.
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century Antique George IV Silver Pair Cast Candelabra London 1825 by Craddock and Reid.
A truly fine and incredibly large pair of four light cast sterling silver candelab...
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1820s British Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
Georgian Rococo Giltwood Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mid-18th century English carved and gilt rococo mirror with foliate and scroll carving, the sides with vines of flowers and leaves and with scrolled acanthus leaf flourishes.
Category
18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Rococo Headboard
Located in London, Park Royal
This elegant Antique Rococo Headboard is the perfect centrepiece for a classic bedroom. Crafted in Italy during the 1900s, this headboard boasts a timeless Rococo style.
We can make ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Baccarat Crystal water glass, Clear Crystal enhanced with fine gold
By Baccarat
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Baccarat crystal water glass or goblet, sophisticated engraved Louis XV Rococo style pattern enhanced with fine gold, edges also gilt. Late 19th century, circa 1890 - French Art Nouv...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Crystal
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Cherub Architectural Fragment Wall Hanging
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous 18th-Century Italian giltwood and gesso cherub or putti architectural fragment / wall swag / hanging wall ornament. This stunning architectural...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Arrow on a Polished Calcite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th-century distressed Italian mecca arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base.
The arrow was once part of a decorative motif in an artistic depiction in historic Itali...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Gilt Arrow on a Polished Calcite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th-century distressed Italian mecca gilt arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base.
The arrow was once part of a decorative motif in an artistic depiction in historic ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Rococo Period Giltwood Armchair, ca. 1765
Located in New York, NY
Rococo period giltwood arm chair, ca. 1765, possibly south German, with elaborate blooming rose and laurel carved crest rail above a shaped back with down swept acanthus carved arms,...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of Large Antique Sevres Porcelain And Bronze Urns
Located in New York, NY
important Pair of Sevres porcelain urns, each featuring a porcelain body and foot mounted on a gilt bronze base and adorned with gilt bronze, foliage form trimmings and handles. Each...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Colorful Ironstone Plates "Late Spode" England Circa 1835
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of dishes feature a lively design of waterlilies and songbirds in a lovely array of colors.
The flowers are painted in shades of pink, yellow, and green, while the stems an...
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1830s Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
1930’s French Rococo Louis XV Style Lacquered Green Vanity Stool
Located in Charleston, SC
1930’s French Rococo Louis XV Style Lacquered Green Vanity Stool A beautiful 1930’s vanity stool that has been lacquered in “Danish Lawn” by Farrow and Ba...
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1930s American Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Fazackerley Delft Charger Hand Painted Liverpool Polychrome Mid 18th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
This gorgeous Delft charger was hand painted in Liverpool, England, in the mid-18th century, circa 1760.
The style of decoration we call Fazackerley is probably the most beautiful in...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Console Tables
Located in London, GB
A spectacular pair of rococco console tables - they were made in Italy in the late 18th century.
Please take a look at all our photographs to see the detailed carving and later mar...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Rococo Nightstands in Marquetry With Pink Marble Tops
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of French bomb shaped nightstands or small chest of drawers in mahogany marquetry work and top in mottled pink marble.
This pair of small 3 drawers Rococo style bedside commod...
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1950s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Sculptural Lava Glass with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Metal Crown Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded base with a polished green lava glass point and adorned with green mother of pearl with gold highlights and mounted on an antique metal crown base.
The g...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Lava, Metal, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Hutch
Located in Portland, OR
Absolutely Stunning! This French antique hutch is tres magnifique. The lovely carved embellishments and sweet cabriole legs supporting the top giv...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Impressive inlaid walnut and gilt dining tables of grand proportions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Impressive inlaid walnut and gilt dining tables of grand proportions.
We are pleased to offer this table of magnificent proportions, which could function as a entrance/lobby center ...
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2010s English Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Birch
Pair of Custom Appliqued Velvet Pillows by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom made pillows by Melissa Levinson. The fronts are hand made appliques attached to buttery colored velvet fronts. The French appliques are silk & metallic and depict a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Down
18th Century Double Sided Oil Painting in a Beautiful Gilt Frame
Located in Buxton, GB
ROCAILLE ANTIQUES
This exquisite 18th century oil painting possibly depicts a portrait of Maria Anna Adelheid of Hohenlohe -Bartenstien (1701-1758) in the 18th century, framed bea...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Hand Carved Gilt Wood Queen Size Headboard in Rococo Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present a late 19th century queen size headboard featuring deeply scrolled, hand carved leaves wearing the original paint and naturally time aged patina. It was made in Franc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Rococo Style 1890s Giltwood Painted Candlestick with Carved Scrolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style giltwood candlestick from circa 1890 with carved scrolling décor. This Italian Rococo-style giltwood candlestick, dating back to circa 1890, exudes opulence a...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Tray Table
Located in Huntington, NY
A provincial Swedish Rococo tray table in original pale green-blue paint. Simple inlay detail on base atop cabriolet legs.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This superb 19th century giltwood wall mirror, with its curvaceous violin shape and exuberant Rococo style decoration, would ...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Pair Italian, Venice, Carved Walnut Rococo Period Console Tables, mid 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each console having serpentine shaped tops with molded edges atop conforming frames with beautifully hand-carved motifs of shells and scrolls, raised on shaped and carved legs ending...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Rococo Style French Brass Vanity Dresser Table Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French Rococo style brass tabletop dresser or vanity easel back mirror with an ornate scroll border, circa 1900. This fine mirror is we...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XV Period 'Diana Bathing' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with the Goddess Diana bathing.
Diana, Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young an...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Italian Faenza Garofano Serving Platter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th Century Italian Ceramic Serving Platter. Platter in Faenza Garofano Blue Carnation pattern features flora in colors of blue, green, brown on a white background. Solid whit...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Hand Painted Mid 18th Century Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white Dutch Delft charger was hand painted in the mid-18th century, circa 1760.
The artist has created a lovely garden scene using two shades of cobalt blue.
The simple...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Italian Carved And Gilded Chippendale Rococo Style Mirror
Located in Free Union, VA
A finely carved Italian giltwood mirror in the George III style with exuberant asymmetrical Rococo motifs well executed and well balanced. Good condition. The gilding is bright with ...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Fragment with Phantom Quartz and Raw Agate
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded fragment artifact with phantom quartz and mounted on raw agate.
The piece originally comes from a historical church ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Agate, Rock Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
Large Antique Austrian Silver and Glass Garniture by Schwarz & Steiner
Located in London, GB
Large antique Austrian silver and glass garniture by Schwarz & Steiner
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Centrepiece: Height 29cm, width 70cm, depth 29cm
Candelabra: Height 39cm, width 2...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with beautifully aged heavily worn distressed pati...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Antique dining room chairs in light mahogany Rococo style 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique dining room chairs in light mahogany with light fabric upholstery made in Rococo style from around the 1920s.
Measurements in cm: H:105.5 W...
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1920s Danish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Louis XV Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets (Andirons)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Pair of Louis XV Ormolu Andirons, depicting a seated gallant with a guitar and his companion, each with a dog looking up and rocaille scrolling. with log rests (dimensions include th...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bombe Shaped Wine Cellerette Cooler 1760
Located in Portland, OR
An exceptionally rare & fine antique Dutch marquetry bombe shaped rosewood wine cellarette/cooler, circa 1760.
The hinged top of ogee/sarcophagus form and finely inlaid with floral p...
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1760s Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Set of 10 Vintage Sarreguemines Majolica Asparagus Plates
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A set of 10 vintage Sarreguemines Majolica asparagus serving plates, from the beginning of the 20th century. Each of these fine earthenware plates has two raised, decorated dividers,...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Majolica
Pair of 19th century Carolean inspired hall chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual pair of carolean inspired hall chairs circa 1880.
Made from earlier 18th century elements. Carved back rests with inlaid floral plaques.
Slight differences in carvings plea...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Superb Quality and Design 19th Century Brass Andirons
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb Quality and Design 19th Century Brass Andirons
This is a superb quality pair they are decorated with garlands of leafy swags and f...
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1880s Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rococo Reverie: 18th Century Terracotta Busts from France
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transport your imagination to the splendor of the 18th century with our captivating pair of terracotta busts, straight from the French eleganc...
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18th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Genuine Antique Northern Swedish Tall Pine Rococo Country Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine country rococo cabinet from northern Sweden dated 1851. Elevate your space with the timeless charm of this genuine country rococo cabinet from northern Sweden, a true treasur...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pine
Italian Rococo Style Carved Gold Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 58 1/2 in W: 35 1/4 in D: 2 1/2 in
This Italian Rococo style gold gilt carved accent wall hanging mirror is truly a luxurious piece that will bring a sense of luxury ...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Rococo Style Fire Screen, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French ormolu Rococo style fire screen, having scrolling foliate decoration, with mesh and raised on out swept feet.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Rococo furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Interi, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, and Europa Antiques. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $425,000 while the average work can sell for $3,793.
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