Meissen Rare Pair of Antique Candlesticks in High Quality
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, pair of antique candlesticks. Rare candlesticks in high quality. Measures: 31 cm. high. In good condition, factory first quality.
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.
Meissen Rare Pair of Antique Candlesticks in High Quality
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, pair of antique candlesticks. Rare candlesticks in high quality. Measures: 31 cm. high. In good condition, factory first quality.
Vintage French Provincial Style Carved Antique White Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Style Carved Antique White 3 Drawer French Mahogany Inlay & Book Matched Satin Writing Desk Vintage French Provincial 3-drawer writing desk with an ant...
Mahogany
AMAZING Portuguese 18th Century CUPBOARD
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese 18th Century CUPBOARD built with gilded and painted elements from the 19th century. XVIII. With two doors, interior with shelves. Small defects. Dim.: 173 x 125 x 44 cm g...
Wood
$3,000 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style Lounge Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Bring a touch of timeless French elegance to your home with this pair of Henredon Louis XV–style lounge chairs. Each boasts a beautifully cerused oak carved frame, from the graceful ...
Oak
18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornaments. These were once used to decorate historic Italian churches for feast days like Ch...
Gold Leaf
Set of Four (4) French Louis XV Rococo Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Our set of four finely cast and gilt bronze foliate form wall lights in the French Louis XV Rococo style each measure 22 1/2 inches tall and are in good condition, with candelabra s...
Bronze
$1,950Sale Price / set|25% Off
Venetian Rococo Style Painted Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted dark blue with beige linen seats, these Venetian style side chairs fit the bill lots of style with tall, elegant backs, cabriole leg...
Fabric, Wood
WIDE 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 wide circa 1920-1940'S gilt bronzed French wall sconce Candle lamps These came from...
Bronze
Italian Carved and Painted Centre Table
Located in Arundel, GB
A substantial, rustic, Italian centre table. Raised on blue painted, carved scroll form legs with carved ascanthus leaf detail and scroll feet. Solid walnut painted top with painted ...
Oak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Tilt Top Table
By Jacob Siolin
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century Swedish Rococo period tilt-top table with fine burled root grain veneered top. Signed by J Sjolin, master carpenter Jacob Sjolin (1767-1785). Ca 1775, Sweden.
Wood
$5,454 / set
Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set - Cupid
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful antique French ormolu clock set in the Rococo style. It features cupid as a cherub, seated to the top with torch and quiver of...
Ormolu
Antique Maiolica Dish Set, Lombard Manufacture, Floral Decor, 1770
Located in Milano, IT
Assortment of dishes Lombard manufacture 1770 – 1780 Circa Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Two large dishes: diameter 14.76 in (37.5 cm); weight 4.5...
Maiolica
$65,000 / set
Pair of Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Rococo style (probably 18th Century) dark green painted columns with swirl design upper section and gold carved floral & bird trim with corinthian style capitals (PRI...
Wood
$258,295Sale Price|20% Off
George II Rococo Chimneypiece in White Statuary and Verde Antico Marble
Located in London, GB
A large, rare and imposing late George II English Rococo chimneypiece with strong Palladian influences carved in white statuary marble and inlaid with panels of Verde Antico marble. ...
Marble
Matching Pair of Glitzy French Gilt Metal and Cut Glass Chandeliers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fancy pair of French gilt metal and cut-glass chandeliers having six arms/lights each and large elegant flowers and tear drop adornments.
Iron
18th-Century Pewter Plate Bearing a Star Surmounted by a Fleur-de-Lis
Located in NANTES, FR
18th-Century Pewter Plate Bearing a Star Surmounted by a Fleur-de-Lis M3407 This 18th-century pewter plate, bearing a star surmounted by a fleur-de-lis, weighs 1,409 g. Regarding c...
Pewter
19th Century English Silver Plate Samovar / Tea Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English silver plated samovar / tea or coffee urn with Ram detail side handles and finial lid on square footed base . The samova...
Silver Plate, Copper
18th Century, Italian Inlaid And Veneered Chest Of Drawers
Located in IT
Inlaid and Veneered Chest ofDrawers, Piedmont, Mid-18th Century This elegant chest of drawers was made in Piedmont inthe second half of the 18th century. Veneered in walnut wood, i...
Wood
Set of Four Rock Crystal Two Light Bouquet Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four rock crystal two-light Bouquet Sconces in the form of a bellied vase with flowers. Cut crystal flowers with individual petals, and leaves with delicately carved veining, ...
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
$3,420 / item
Contemporary Console Table in Gold Leaf
Located in New Orleans, LA
The custom regal gilded finish on this Tara Shaw Maison collection console table ensures it will stand out in any space. Pairs with Tara Shaw's gold leaf martini table. Handcrafted i...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Sicilian Rococo Olivewood Commodini
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine bombe form with inset marble top over two drawers raised on cabriole legs. Brass handles. Very cute table.
Marble
Cabinet Corner Swedish Stone Top Brown Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet corner Swedish stone top brown Sweden. A low corner cabinet made during the Rococo period 1750-1775 in northern Europe. Veneered in fruit wo...
$11,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Large Pair Florentine Italian Gilded Rococo Mirrors with Etched Mirrored Panels
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This large pair of Florentine Italian gilded Rococo mirrors exudes the opulence and artistry of 18th-century design, making them an extraordinary addition to any refined interior. Ea...
Gold Leaf
Large Rococo Style Painted Wood Dutch Cabinet with Glass Doors and Bombé Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch painted and carved wooden cabinet from the 19th century, with glass doors and bombé chest. Created in the Netherlands during the 19th century, this large Rococo style cabinet...
Glass, Wood
$7,180Sale Price / set|20% Off
Large Rococo Louis XV French Gilt Bronze Five Arms Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of large Rococo Louis XV French gilt bronze five arms with white candle sockets wall sconces. They are adorned with large scrolls of acanthus leaves and tiny delicate ...
Bronze
18th Century Sèvres style porcelain Bottle Cooler (Seaux a bouteille)
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Sèvres style blue ground and gilt metal mounted Seaux a bouteille, the blue ground body with two opposing painted oval panels within a gilt lattice work and dot pattern ...
Porcelain
Framed Late 20th C, Temples at Kew Garden, London, Hand Tinted Engravings
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C, England, a set of three reproduction prints depicting architectural engravings based on the temples found at Kew Gardens, London. The designs are attributed to Sir Willi...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$18,950Sale Price|24% Off
After Fragonard French 19th Century Oil on Canvas Progress of Love-Lover Crowned
By (After) Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large French 19th century oil on canvas (laid down on a masonite) "Les progrès de l'amour dans le cœur d'une jeune fille" The Progress of Love: The Lover Crowned, after Jean-Honoré...
Masonite, Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood
Napoleon III Armchair re-upholstered in Pierre Frey
Located in Paddington, NSW
Early 20th-century vintage armchair with a solid carved wooden frame, newly restored in luxurious Pierre Frey fabric. The chair combines rich red velvet along the arms and base with ...
Velvet, Wood, Cotton
Shell Encrusted Iron Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
A vintage French wrought iron six-light scrolled arm rectangular chandelier encrusted in sea shells. The wrought iron carriage is covered with sand and decorated with masses of shell...
Wrought Iron
$10,348 / set
Set of 12 Dresden Porcelain Figures and Groups
Located in London, GB
This charming set comprises twelve decorated figures and figural groups that one might encounter on a stroll through an 18th century town. The set includes animals, musicians, dancer...
Porcelain
Pair of Venetian Rococo Console Night Stands with Rosso Verona Marble
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Elegant pair of hand-carved Venetian console night stands, Italy, circa 1930s, executed in the refined tradition of Venetian Rococo Revival (Rococò Veneziano). These sculptural piece...
Marble
18th Century Italian Small Speckled Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled silver leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
Metal, Silver Leaf
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian Shell Giltwood Arm Chairs
By Quatrain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian She’ll Giltwood Arm Chairs. Sold in pairs, 4 pair available.
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian gold leaf candlestick top with polished fossil agate coral and natural forming Baroque pearls. The 18th century fragment comes from Tuscany and has the original candlestick wax...
Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf
Antique French Gilt Wood Rococo Style Mirror
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French gilt wood Rococo style mirror, dating from around the 1900-1920 period. It is of extremely fine quality, it has beautiful and elaborately carved designs. T...
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Canape au Chasse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie painted triple back canape in hues of red, gold, and turquoise with removable upholstered seat and back panels, 18th century, Italy.
Upholstery, Wood
Turn of the 18th -19th C. Swedish Rococo Style Slant Front Secretary w/ Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century-early 19th century Rococo style slant front painted fir Swedish secretary with bonnet top, two doors and multiple drawers. The doors open up on inner shelves, inc...
Fir
Set of Four Italian Rococo Style Venetian Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four Venetian armchairs or lounge chairs hand-crafted in Italy in the rococo taste. Also known as pretzel chairs because of the interlocking twisted back splat. The whimsical chairs...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Italian Gilt X Frame Curule Stool Circa 1800
Located in Sherborne, GB
This is a stunning Italian gilt X frame curule stool circa 1800. It features deep bold crisply carved lions heads, paws, corners scrolls and side rails. The gilding is slightly worn but untouched, it retains its original silk seat cushion...
Beech, Giltwood
$9,850Sale Price|23% Off
Heinz Pinggera, "Music Recital for the Cardinal" Oil on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heinz Pinggera (Italian, b 1900) "A Recital for the Cardinal" oil on canvas within a gilt-wood and gesso frame. The interior 18th century rococo scene depicting a seated Cardinal or ...
Canvas, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is an absolutely stunning early 19th century rococo Swedish bench. This beautiful piece has been dry scrapped to the original paint. It features a white color palette throughout...
Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Decorated Fragment Canvas
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian fragments decorated with aragonite and pyrophyllite with a sculpted canvas, strata of oil paint layers, finished with Italian raw umber glaze and pozzolana (dry ...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Stunning Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a stunning early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretary. This secretary features a newer, professionally applied white and gray e...
Brass
Exceptional Singerie-Themed Rosewood Commode in thes style of Zwiener
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Style of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener Date: Late 19th Century Dimension: 39(H) x 62(W) x 24(D) inches Inspired by Charles Cressent, this darling rosewood commode showcases the increasingly favored theme of hilarious monkey antics. Named "commode aux enfants balançant un singe," the style is beloved by many. One is showcased in the Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor, and another located within the Linsky Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; two reside in the Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon, and another is part of the collection at the Louvre. Singerie — from the French for "Monkey Trick" — is a genre of art in which monkeys are depicted apeing human behaviour. Adorned with cast gilt bronze, the commode features a delightful scene on its front and sides where two children playfully swing a monkey on a rope amidst a lavish display of cast acanthus leaves. The central monkey ornament...
Bronze
18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Of unusually large scale; the upper section with arched cornice over a pair of wire-inset doors opening to fabric lined interior fitted with shelves; the lower section with a slant f...
Walnut
Mennecy Porcelain Swan Snuff Box, Rococo Style, Hand-Painted, c. 1750
By Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory 1
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Mennecy Porcelain Swan Snuff Box, modelled as a swan and decorated in polychrome enamels, the hinged lid revealing a floral interior.
Porcelain
Louis XV Potoro Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in GB
French Rococo Louis XV fireplace mantel made in a superb Potoro marble. Hand carved molded shelf above a paneled frieze, centered by an elaborate scrolle...
Marble
19th Century Gilt Bronze & Malachite Guéridon Table
Located in London, by appointment only
Important 19th Century Rococo Gilt Bronze & Malachite Guéridon. This magnificent table is designed and made in the most superb sculptural of rococo form, this finely cast polished & ...
Malachite, Bronze
18th Century Italian Fragment with Mica & Smoky Quartz on Phantom Calcite
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian painted fragment decorated with mica in matrix and a Smokey lemon quartz crystal on a phantom optical calcite base. The 18th century fragment is hand carved and...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal
18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece with paneled doors, crown and three large lower serpentine drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional custo...
Brass
Vintage French Rococo Baroque Style Ornate Gold Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo Baroque Style Ornate Gold Frame Wall Mirror. Item features a molded foam ornate rococo frame, very nice vintage item, great style and form. Circa Mid 20th Centu...
Mirror
Rosetti, Turin - Maiolica 'Rocaille figuré' plate - Italy, mid 18th century
By Rosetti Ceramiche
Located in DELFT, NL
An 18th century Italian maiolica plate, attributed to the Rossetti manufactory in Turin. The plate is shaped with a finely moulded, floral-form rim in the Rocaille taste, framing a c...
Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica
Chest of Drawers Swedish Rococo Light Wood, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Swedish Rococo light wood, Sweden. A beautiful chest of drawers with amazing inlays and construction. Made in Sweden during th...
3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Elestial Quartz
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian scroll fragment with elestial quartz crystals on a hand-painted gallery 1-inch canvas. The canvas is distressed with gold powders ...
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
$11,672
Astrelli Drinks Cabinet
Located in Gurugram, IN
Encapsulating a blend of historical depth and modern sophistication, the Astrelli drinks cabinet is finely detailed with antiqued brass accents and expe...
Brass
Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of four 18th century Italian painted & parcel-gilt chairs, Venetian. These beautiful chairs have carved wooden frames with sweet detailing. The surface is painted green with ...
Gold
$1,500Sale Price / set|21% Off
18th Century Italian Polychromed Altar Candlesticks
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of monumental 18th century Italian prickets made in the Rococo style of carved and polychromed wood. These altar candlesticks feature a three footed base and a floral motif with...
Wood
Antique Rococo Gilt Wall Mirrors, Gold Leaf & Resin, 1980, France
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Oval Rococo Gilt Wall Mirrors Each of the Mirrors have an exquisite gilt Frame in the Rococo Style, they have a large Ribbon the t...
Gold Leaf
Black Skull Marble Table by John Bizas limited Edition 1/8
Located in Paris, France
The black Skull table is a limited edition of 8, designed and produced in Italy by the artist John Bizas. Its design following some of the rococo style p...
Marble