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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
Antique Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock, So Called Mora Clock with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rococo long case clock from from northern Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century. The long case clock, or Mora Clock as they are sometimes known as, is dry scraped to...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Antique Porcelain Sconces by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique porcelain sconces by Meissen German, late 19th Century Measures: Height 57cm, width 38cm, depth 10cm This fine pair of Ge...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique French Japy Freres Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Very good condition, repairs to dial, minor age and usage wear, gold finish well preserved, movement is running only with pendulum off and not striking at all as needs service.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Rococo Style Armchair
Located in San Marino, CA
A Rococo style armchair from the 19th century, delicately carved with floral clasps to the crest and seat rails and to the tops of the cabriole l...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Rococo Style Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique, circa 1880s, Dresden porcelain figural flower encrusted candlestick - candelabra mounted as a lamp. Exquisitely handmade and painted in Germany in the late 19th century, developed by Ernst August Leuteritz, the very finest of quality, exceptionally executed in the decadent opulence and sophisticated elegance that is Meissen Rococo taste, featuring sculptural seated putti holding fruit and flower motif, having an architecturally articulated shaped baluster shaft, tripartite base rising on high volute C-scroll feet, elaborately decorated in the most intricate floral and fiolate applied and relief decoration in rich polychome and brilliant gold leaf gilt accents. Early 20th century and later light fixture elements, professionally electrified and fashioned as a large luminaire table lamp. The candlestick drilled, standard mounted with adjustable two light post, topped with removable rod retaining remnants of original paint finish with distressed chippy paint patina, surmounted with matching ornate porcelain flower bouquet...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Rococo Carved Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an exquisite gilded and carved pair of armchairs. The front and side parts are carved with scrolls that create a delicate carving effects. This pair hails from Mid- 18th Cent...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Silk, Giltwood

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...
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20th Century French Rococo Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Italian Rococo Blue Painted Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Original great blue color with subtle gilt details. Graciously formed cabriole legs with pad feet. Used upholstery.
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair Of Italian Rococo Blue Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Super sturdy and usable with serpentine crestrail and upholstered back and seat. Generous proportions, cabriole legs. Gilt and blue painted . From a Palm Beach Florida Estate.
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Giltwood

18th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Credenza with Serpentine Front and Four Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo walnut credenza from the 18th century with serpentine front, four doors and bracket feet. This exquisite Italian Rococo walnut credenza from the 18th century captiv...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Walnut

Swedish Antique 1770s Rococo Table with Original Paint in Solid Swedish Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique rococo table from the 1770s. The table has a rectangular table top with curved rococo legs and curved, bevelled aprons. Dry scraped by hand down to the original first...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Pine

Delft Charger Hand Painted Polychrome Colors 18th Century Netherlands C-1780
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in the Netherlands circa 1780, this lovely Delft charger features a hand painted bouquet of beautiful flowers. We see a large yellow tulip, yellow tulip buds, and bright blue le...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture

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Delft

Mid 20th Century Italian Rococo Olivewood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful 20th century Rococo style bookcase with drawer on top. The whole piece is decorated with intricate inlaid patterns of flowers and leaves. The piece has a serpentine front...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

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Olive, Walnut, Burl

19th century German Meissen painted porcelain model of a Pigeon
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb quality 19th century Meissen painted porcelain model of a Pigeon, with feathered feet, on a rocky base, with unglazed blue crossed swords mark to the base, incised '827'. C...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Meissen porcelain Rococo style centrepiece
Located in London, GB
Large Meissen porcelain Rococo style centrepiece German, Late 19th Century Height 42cm, width 40cm, depth 25cm According to a design by E. A. Leuteritz,...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century French Bronze Fireplace Dogs with Fender in Rococo Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Late 19th century French fireplace dogs set with adjustable fender hand made in bronze in Rococo style.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Belgian Antique Parisian Plaster Architectural Model Capitol
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white, antique Belgian architectural model made of hand crafted plaster of Paris, in good condition. It depicts the Frederik's Church in Copenhagen, Denmark. The main entrance of the detailed cathedral is accessible by a wide staircase, particularized by four columns. The detailed dome is composed with many rectangular windows. Exceptional item collector. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1900...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Plaster

Italian Venetian Canal and Town Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Venetian-style (20th Century) painting of a canal busy with gondolas winding through a town of classical architecture cast partly in shadow, under a blue sky. Painted on rect...
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20th Century Rococo Furniture

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Canvas

Delft - Polychrome Delft Figurine of a Cow decorated in 'Petit Feu' technique
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft 'petit feu' polychrome recumbent cow. The cow is painted with a powdered pale iron-red hide, a black forelock, eyes, eyebrows, tail and hooves, an iron-red mouth. It is wearing...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Faience

Large Blanc de Chine Nymphenburg Figurine of Winter by Auliczek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Nymphenburg porcelain figurine. By Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory. Designed Dominikus Auliczek. Modeled as an allegorical de...
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20th Century German Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Rococo Console with Golden Carvings and Marble Top by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Decorate your private villa living with a fully customizable rococo console. This particular model features a natural walnut finishing with handmade carvings later hand decorated wit...
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2010s Italian Rococo Furniture

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Marble, Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

17th Century Wooden Columns
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century wooden columns Beautiful 17th century columns carved in wood with a geometric drawing of 65 cm tall.
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17th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Italian Rococo Set of Four Giltwood Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Height of Rococo style, Louis XV period set of four giltwood carved armchairs raised on cabriole legs. The serpentine curved front having a shell carving in the center. The style bei...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique Italian Rococo Style Hand-Carved Wood Gilded and White Arched Top Mirror
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wonderful Rococo style gilded and white carved wood arched top mirror crafted with fine artistic detail, adding beauty and elegance to any roo...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood, Mirror

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A beautiful 18th century Swedish Rococo Chest of drawers from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. The Chest of drawers has wonderful curvaceous and beautiful Shaped legs. The Chest ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Pine

18th C Allegorical Gilt Enamel Snuff Box, Atrib Fromery Workshop
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th C Brass-Mounted Allegorical Motif Enamel Snuff Box, Attributed to the Fromery Workshop The Cartouche-shaped bombe box, the hinged lid applied with rais...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Gilded Fragment on a Hematoid Slab with Tangerine Crystals
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded fragment mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with tangerine quartz crystals. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the a...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Petite 18th Century Venetian Painted Wood Rococo Vitrine with Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Venetian 18th century period Rococo painted wood vitrine with carved crest and glass door. Created in Italy during the Rococo period, this It...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Meissen - figurine of a Bacchant by Kaendler, 1740
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Meissen figurine of a bacchant eating from a grapes, as an allegory of autumn. Model by Joachim Kaendler. unmarked, ca 1740-60.
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

SILVER children's rattle 1900 English made Silver Rattle with Red Coral, 1900
Located in Oirlo, LI
A very beautiful old special silver children's rattle, Made in England around the turn of the century 1900 With a piece of red coral on it, A ...
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19th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Fragment Horse Head Sculptures
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian gold-leaf fragment horse head sculptures. The pair is made of 18th century Italian water-gilt fragments mounted on scroll wood bases. The fragments come...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Sculptural shell-shaped ashtray in Rococo style made of gilded bronze, Italy 70s
Located in Roma, IT
A precious ashtray in full Roccoco style, a heavy shell in gilded bronze depicted in the smallest details and its curved ribs become practical cigarette ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

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Brass

Francke Upright Piano Rococo Style Carved Mahogany High Relief Scroll Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
Francke upright piano with a mahogany case. Entire cabinet features Rococo style, ornate carvings in high relief. The carved, front panel features a central lyre surrounded by flowers, foliage and acanthus. The piano fall has carved latticework and a central plaque carved with flowers and acanthus. Sitting on top of the cabinet is asymmetrical arcading ornately carved with rocailles, flowers, foliage and acanthus. The brass piano pedals feature acanthus scrolls. The intricately, carved piano...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century French gilded ormolu Rococo influenced mantel clock, having wonderful scrolling foliate decoration, the clock face having enamel Roman numerals, an e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Ormolu

1960s Carved And Painted Italian Bench / Ottoman In Striped Floral Chintz
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a sweet bench! It is an Italian piece with hand painted scrolling shells and vintage striped floral chintz cotton. It is in very good vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Poplar, Paint

19th Century Swedish Chair in transition Rococo / Gustavian Hälsingland
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastic mid 19th Century very genuine & rustic Rococo / Gustavian Chair from Hälsingland ,Northern Sweden. The chair is provincial and transition between Rococo & Gustavian. Th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Pine

Early 20th Century Rococo French Hand-Carved Pair of Corner Consoles with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of corner consoles with drawers from France and for the age. Are in excellent condition. The carving is spectacular and demonstrates the t...
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Furniture

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Wood

After Boucher , Diana and Nymphs by Pond , Rococo Style
Located in Nashville, TN
After Boucher. In overall very good shape. Minor scattered losses. Later frame but well carved and with an antique gilt finish. Good colors and detail ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Venetian Rococo Style Hand-Carved Gilt Bed by La Maison London - UK S. King Size
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and playful expression of Rococo design, the Venetian Bed by La Maison London features intricate filigree work with flowing ‘S’ curves, acanthus leaf carvings, shell motif...
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2010s English Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Wall Lamps With Two Sconces in Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage bronze sconces in Louis XV style with voluminous, very beautiful casting. Support in gilded bronze and handcrafted by craftsmen. The decor consists of stylized acanthus scr...
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20th Century European Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

Square Meissen Purple Indian Serving Bowl
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this beautiful Meissen purple Indian serving bowl in this unusual square form. It has detailed paintings of pink flowe...
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1960s German Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Frame, Wood, Late 17th-Early 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Framework. Carved wood, late 17th-early 18th century. Rectangular frame that presents a "base structure" of straight lines, combining moldings of different widths and finishes (inside, a golden band with Fine plant details towards the corners; then a thin red one, and a wider green one, these two the latter imitating marble; outside, another fine gilt molding), enhanced with a series of carvings of vegetal elements in the corners (symmetrical composition), two ovoid elements on the long sides and a highly elaborate cresting with vegetal elements, rockeries, scrolls, flowers and imitation of fabrics (which are joined with those ovoid elements mentioned). The combination of red, green and gold is common in certain types of frames (compare, for example, with the terracotta of Salamanca made around the middle of the 16th century by Juan de Juni, which is kept in the Victoria and Albert Museum). On it, a series of carvings with a lot of movement and depth have been added, showing Baroque influence (reminiscent in certain details of works such as the frame of the Immaculate Conception by Alonso Cano...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Italian Hand-Carved Angel Wing on Honey Calcite Crystal
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved and painted angel wing with baroque pearls and mounted on honey calcite crystal. The hand-carved angel wing was once part of a heavenly, angelic de...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa, Black and Beige Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
19th-early 20th century settees / canapes or loveseats in Rococo style having a fine Fabric. This is simply the finest pair of wonderfully covered and carved oversized settees...
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Bocage Candlesticks, Putti and Goats. Bow 1766
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare, possibly unique, pair of candlesticks in the form of putti, representing The Four Seasons. This is the pair pictured in Stonor’s book (#94); we’ve b...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Italian Rococo Carved Gilt Wood Mirrors
Located in Bradenton, FL
A fine Pair of Italian Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirrors. Mirrors feature elaborately carved floral and foliage carved giltwood frames. These can create a stunning and sophisticated dis...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Three-Piece Louis XV Rococo Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Three-piece Louis XV Rococo style porcelain and ormolu clock set French, late 19th century Clock: Height 82cm, width 62, depth 28cm Candelabra: Height 76cm, diameter 22cm Compr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Ormolu

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courts...
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18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Wall Fragment Sculpture Shelves
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Tall Italian Gilt Wood Wall Decorations. This set is impressive as wall sculptures, featuring small 5 shelves, in a living or dining room setting. Certainly a focal point ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

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Gold Leaf

BIRKS - Pair of Pierced Sterling Silver Candy Dishes - Canada - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
BIRKS - Pair of vintage sterling silver candy or nut dishes - pierced basket design - signed - Canada - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - all original - no loss - no d...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Rococo Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Meissen Reticulated Bowl With Flower Bouquet & Accents of Butterflies & Insects
Located in Boston, MA
This is a beautiful oval Meissen reticulated bowl hand painted with a central painting of a flower bouquet and accents of butterflies and insects. ...
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1890s German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of Two 18th Century Italian Silk Frames with Embroidery and Saints Figures
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of antique embroidered frames, rectangular shape, in ivory colored silk satin with embroidery in cotton and gold lamé of floral elements and love knots. These are devotional monastic Italian...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Paste, Silk

Antique Museum Quality Reproduction Of The Toilette of Venus By François Boucher
Located in New Milford, CT
This captivating painting embodies the timeless elegance of the Rococo period, drawing from the delicate depictions of mythological and classical themes. Featuring a serene female fi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Paint, Canvas

Antique Italian Rococo Style Carved Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 53 3/4 in W: 31 in D: 3 in This antique 19th century Italian carved gold gilt wall hanging mirror is truly a luxurious piece that will bring a sense of luxury and cha...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Pair Of Weighted Sterling Silver Candlestick Buffet Lamps With Shades
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of weighted sterling silver footed candlesticks mounted as lamps with custom silk shades. The lamps well cast with traditional form, embossed florals and the base with relief fl...
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20th Century Rococo Furniture

Materials

Silver, Iron

Rare German Rococo 18th Century Period Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very unusual and superb Rococo console table from the mid-18th century. On four carved legs with an X-shaped stretcher, overall with scrolls and dolphin-like sea creatures. This ex...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Marble

Free Standing French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Spark Screen The Fire guard is a
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Free Standing French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Spark Screen The Fire guard is a superb quality piece, it is almost Square in shape with curved corners and large steady feet. The fra...
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19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix with Selenite Sunrays and Apophyllite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian crucifix with selenite in matrix and adorned with gem beading around the cross. The selenite in matrix creates the sunrays around the crucifix. The pi...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal

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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