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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
Pair Dutch Delft Hand Painted Imari Dishes 18th Century Circa 1780
Pair Dutch Delft Hand Painted Imari Dishes 18th Century Circa 1780

Pair Dutch Delft Hand Painted Imari Dishes 18th Century Circa 1780

Located in Katonah, NY

These Dutch pancake plates are adorned with a beautiful hand-painted scene in bold Imari colors of cobalt blue and iron red, enhanced by forest green and bright yellow, which replace...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture

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Delft

Set Of Four Salon/Dining Chairs In Rococo Style, Mahogany & Light Floral Fabric
Set Of Four Salon/Dining Chairs In Rococo Style, Mahogany & Light Floral Fabric

Set Of Four Salon/Dining Chairs In Rococo Style, Mahogany & Light Floral Fabric

Located in Lejre, DK

Set of four salon/dining chairs from the 1860s, made of mahogany and upholstered in light floral fabric. Rococo-inspired design with carved details and classic proportions. Elegant c...

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1860s Danish Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Important Louis XV Inlaid Kingwood Commode by Pierre Migeon
Important Louis XV Inlaid Kingwood Commode by Pierre Migeon

Important Louis XV Inlaid Kingwood Commode by Pierre Migeon

By Pierre Migeon

Located in Greenwich, CT

Important Louis XV inlaid kingwood commode by Pierre II Migeon, circa 1745, having original shaped and molded Porto marble top over two drawers having high style rocaille inlay and o...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Mid-century Capodimonte Style Italian Ceramic Floral Table Lamp, Pair
Mid-century Capodimonte Style Italian Ceramic Floral Table Lamp, Pair

Mid-century Capodimonte Style Italian Ceramic Floral Table Lamp, Pair

By Capo Di Monte

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of Capodimonte-style ceramic floral table lamps with flower peddle-like fanned edges and gold flake painted and scrolling. The lamps feature a white base with pastel pink and bl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Covered Urn in the Meissen Style, Late 19th C
Large Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Covered Urn in the Meissen Style, Late 19th C

Large Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Covered Urn in the Meissen Style, Late 19th C

By Edmé Samson, Samson & Cie, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptionally detailed Samson porcelain and gilt bronze covered urn or potpourri vase , Paris, late 19th century, executed in the Meissen manner. The baluster-form vessel is richl...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Limoges Wall Art Painted Plate, Early-20th Century
French Limoges Wall Art Painted Plate, Early-20th Century

French Limoges Wall Art Painted Plate, Early-20th Century

By T&V Limoges

Located in New York, NY

An early-20th century French hand-painted plate by T & V, Limoges, France. Plates' design is beautiful fuchsia-purple and pink mum flowers and green leaves, finished with a gold gilt...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Rococo Style Bronze Filigree Letter Opener
Italian Rococo Style Bronze Filigree Letter Opener

Italian Rococo Style Bronze Filigree Letter Opener

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Rococo-style (19/20th Century) bronze letter opener with filigree design and bird on handle

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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian Rococo Carved Giltwood Filigree Wall Mirror

Italian Rococo Carved Giltwood Filigree Wall Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Rococo carved vertical giltwood wall mirror with filigree design, scroll top, and shell feet.

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20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Floral Design Mirror Frame
Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Floral Design Mirror Frame

Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Floral Design Mirror Frame

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Rococo-style (19th Century) large giltwood mirror frame with carved composition floral and leaf design.

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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Composition

Blue and White Jewelry Dish
Blue and White Jewelry Dish

Blue and White Jewelry Dish

Located in New York, NY

A blue and white (stone-white) jewelry dish with hand-painted floral and leaf design and scalloped edge, in the Rococo design style, hand-made, signed by artist, circa late-20th cent...

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20th Century Russian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Large Louis XV Gilt Bronze Sconces
19th Century Pair of Large Louis XV Gilt Bronze Sconces

19th Century Pair of Large Louis XV Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An impressive pair of Rococo-style three-arm wall sconces, naturalistic in design and crafted from bronze. They date from the 19th century, and feature ornate decoration in the form ...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Dated 1812 Norwegian Antique Rosemaling Tine Box from Telemark by Leiv Aslestad
Dated 1812 Norwegian Antique Rosemaling Tine Box from Telemark by Leiv Aslestad

Dated 1812 Norwegian Antique Rosemaling Tine Box from Telemark by Leiv Aslestad

Located in Skien, NO

This Rustic antique tine box is hand-crafted from pine wood and features original rosemaling/rose painting from Telemark, Norway. Dated 1812, it includes the initials "P.T.D." on th...

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1810s Norwegian Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bentwood, Pine

Antique Italian Venetian Green Floral Hand Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Antique Italian Venetian Green Floral Hand Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4

Antique Italian Venetian Green Floral Hand Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian Venetian Green Floral Hand Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Item features hand painted details, distress painted finish, nicely carved frames, very nice set of ...

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Early 1900s Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Porcelain Cigarette Holder by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire
English Porcelain Cigarette Holder by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire

English Porcelain Cigarette Holder by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire

By Staffordshire

Located in New York, NY

An English pink porcelain cigarette holder, in the Rococo style, by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire, circa early-20th century, England. Piece is pink porcelain, oval, with a floral c...

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Early 20th Century English Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Carved Rococo Cartouche Shaped Looking Glasses
Pair of English Carved Rococo Cartouche Shaped Looking Glasses

Pair of English Carved Rococo Cartouche Shaped Looking Glasses

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine pair of English, carved rococo cartouche shaped looking glasses circa 1755 designed of c-scrolls and s-scrolls, crested with an acanthus spray, one scroll carved with egg and ...

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1750s English Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

1750 Venezia Italy Green Lacquered Wooden Fireplace Bellows with Flowers
1750 Venezia Italy Green Lacquered Wooden Fireplace Bellows with Flowers

1750 Venezia Italy Green Lacquered Wooden Fireplace Bellows with Flowers

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a rare fireplace bellows in carved and lacquered wood with polychrome decorations of flowers on a light green background. It has original leather details and the bronze spout...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian, Piemontese, Rococo Style Gilt Metal & Glass 8-Light Chandelier, 19th C.
Italian, Piemontese, Rococo Style Gilt Metal & Glass 8-Light Chandelier, 19th C.

Italian, Piemontese, Rococo Style Gilt Metal & Glass 8-Light Chandelier, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

The crystal drops and beads are hand-cut glass and give off a deep sparkle that cannot be replicated by machine cut crystals, each arm and detail of the frame was also hand-forged a...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1980s Signed Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug with French Rococo Pastels
1980s Signed Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug with French Rococo Pastels

1980s Signed Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug with French Rococo Pastels

Located in Dallas, TX

77436 Vintage Persian Tabriz Shirfar Rug with Romantic French Provincial Rococo Style 16'11 x 26'09. Fashioned by the adept touch of Shir Far, a celebrated master weaver...

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Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Shape Long Case Clock
Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Shape Long Case Clock

Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Shape Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Classic long case clock in rococo shape from Sweden. The clock is made by hand from pine and has been hand-scraped down to the original paint. An additional detail is the carved roco...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Pine

18th Century French Faience Carnation Plate Sceaux
18th Century French Faience Carnation Plate Sceaux

18th Century French Faience Carnation Plate Sceaux

Located in Austin, TX

18th Century French carnation plate , Manufacture of Sceaux. Border déchiqueté. Sceaux ceramics are presented at The Getty Museum and The MET. The ceramic manufactory at Sceaux, outs...

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1790s French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Faience

French Early 18th Century Rococo Gray and Cream Painted Candlesticks, Sold Each
French Early 18th Century Rococo Gray and Cream Painted Candlesticks, Sold Each

French Early 18th Century Rococo Gray and Cream Painted Candlesticks, Sold Each

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Rococo period early 18th century two tone light gray and cream painted candlesticks, with authentic patina, priced and sold each. Discover the allure of the French Rococo peri...

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18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Style Six-Light Chandelier by Melissa Levinson in Iron & Wood
Vintage Style Six-Light Chandelier by Melissa Levinson in Iron & Wood

Vintage Style Six-Light Chandelier by Melissa Levinson in Iron & Wood

By Melissa Levinson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand crafted six light iron & wood beaded chandelier. This chandelier has a distressed vintage-inspired design with an ornate metal fame coatd in a weathered white finish. The ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Furniture

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Iron

Silk Velvet Bed Pillow w/ 19th C. Appliqué
Silk Velvet Bed Pillow w/ 19th C. Appliqué

Silk Velvet Bed Pillow w/ 19th C. Appliqué

By Melissa Levinson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This luxurious bed pillow is a richly detailed decorative piece crafted from cream-colored silk velvet. The focal point is an exquisite 19th-century French embroidery applique, featu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Pair of Delft Blue and White Charger Plates 18th Century Circa 1780
Antique Pair of Delft Blue and White Charger Plates 18th Century Circa 1780

Antique Pair of Delft Blue and White Charger Plates 18th Century Circa 1780

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of Dutch Delft blue and white chargers were hand-painted in the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1780. They feature a beautiful songbird perched on rockwork and surr...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Delft

Delft - set of three plates, mid 18th century
Delft - set of three plates, mid 18th century

Delft - set of three plates, mid 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Set of three Blue Dutch Delftware plates with a rare chinoiserie decoration of a central geometrical decoration of flowers. Unmarked In good condition: only the usual wear to the rim.

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

Italian Giltwood Rococo Flambeau Decoration
Italian Giltwood Rococo Flambeau Decoration

Italian Giltwood Rococo Flambeau Decoration

Located in New York, NY

Antique carved giltwood and painted Rococo-style flame decoration on pedestal, Italy, 19th century. Dimension: 10.5" H x 4.75" W x 3.38" D.

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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

Italian Burled Walnut and Gold Gilt Carved Mirror Stamped Made in Italy
Italian Burled Walnut and Gold Gilt Carved Mirror Stamped Made in Italy

Italian Burled Walnut and Gold Gilt Carved Mirror Stamped Made in Italy

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 49 1/4 in W: 28 1/2 in D: 2 in This Italian Burled Walnut and Gold Gilt Carved Mirror is a stunning example of refined craftsmanship, combining the rich elegance of...

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20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Early 19th Century Tall Italian Wood Gilded Gold Candlestick
Early 19th Century Tall Italian Wood Gilded Gold Candlestick

Early 19th Century Tall Italian Wood Gilded Gold Candlestick

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Carved wood gold gilded alter candlestick with original patina. This tall candlestick is carved from wood and has a flat top to hold a pillar candle. Wonderful addition as a stand al...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Rococo Bronze and Gilt Sconces
Pair of Rococo Bronze and Gilt Sconces

Pair of Rococo Bronze and Gilt Sconces

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine pair of gilt and patinated bronze two light sconces depicting Mars holding two branches, in the manner of Jacques Caffieri. Jacques Caffieri was one of France's most important bronze casters during the reign of Louis XV. A nephew of Charles Le Brun, the chief designer and painter to Louis XIV, Caffieri had great talent of his own, so it isn't surprising he became sculpteur et ciseleur ordinaire des bâtiments du roi (Sculptor, Bronze Caster and Chaser for the King's Palaces). In 1740, Caffieri's wife bought a royal privilege--a form of permit from the king--which allowed them to gild bronze as well as cast it within the same workshop; these two processes would usually have been done by separate businesses. After his son Philippe Caffieri...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 18th Century Figural Sculptures
Pair of French 18th Century Figural Sculptures

Pair of French 18th Century Figural Sculptures

Located in Doylestown, PA

A charming pair of 18th century bronze figures depicting a peasant couple, the female playing a lute and the male with a monkey on his shoulder and holding his hat, mounted on gilt-b...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of White Linen Pillows w/ French Appliques
Pair of White Linen Pillows w/ French Appliques

Pair of White Linen Pillows w/ French Appliques

By Melissa Levinson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These elegant white linen pillows feature intricate 19th-century French metallic and embroidered chenille appliqué, showcasing a rich floral motif in earthy brown, gold, and green to...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

Large 19th Century Rococo Giltwood Console Table
Large 19th Century Rococo Giltwood Console Table

Large 19th Century Rococo Giltwood Console Table

Located in London, GB

A large nineteenth century English Rococo giltwood console table, with shaped and moulded Carrara marble top, the table boldly carved with c an...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Linen Embroidered Pillows
Pair of Linen Embroidered Pillows

Pair of Linen Embroidered Pillows

$250Sale Price / set|44% Off

Pair of Linen Embroidered Pillows

By Melissa Levinson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These petite decorative pillows are crafted from crisp white linen and feature exquisite embroidered detailing by Embroidery Palace. The front is adorned with an elegant scrolling vi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Furniture

Materials

Linen

2 Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Brown and Gilt Picture Frames, ex. Iris Apfel
2 Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Brown and Gilt Picture Frames, ex. Iris Apfel

2 Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Brown and Gilt Picture Frames, ex. Iris Apfel

Located in Morristown, NJ

Provenance: The Iris Apfel Collection A richly charactered set of two vintage Italian picture frames, hand-painted in deep brown with warm gilt decoration throughout. Each frame is...

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1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

3 Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Red & Gilt Picture Frames - Iris Apfel Collection
3 Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Red & Gilt Picture Frames - Iris Apfel Collection

3 Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Red & Gilt Picture Frames - Iris Apfel Collection

Located in Morristown, NJ

A charming set of three vintage Italian picture frames, hand-painted in a rich oxblood-red ground with warm gilt highlights. Each frame features finely executed gilt scrollwork and l...

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1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Vintage Italian Black Painted and Gilt Wood Picture Frames
Pair of Vintage Italian Black Painted and Gilt Wood Picture Frames

Pair of Vintage Italian Black Painted and Gilt Wood Picture Frames

Located in Morristown, NJ

Provenance: The Iris Apfel Collection A refined pair of Italian carved wood picture frames, finished in a deep black ground with parcel-gilt detailing throughout. The profiles are ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Gilt Bronze Rococo Vanity Mirror
Gilt Bronze Rococo Vanity Mirror

Gilt Bronze Rococo Vanity Mirror

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

Gilt Bronze Rococo Vanity Mirror

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A petite but very impressive gilt bronze Rococo vanity mirror, dating from around 1900, and featuring ornately cast floral and foliage decoration around its frame. At the crest, a flower- filled urn is flanked by two flaming lamps...

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Early 20th Century Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A Large and Impressive Spanish Wrought Iron Candlestand, 18th Century
A Large and Impressive Spanish Wrought Iron Candlestand, 18th Century

A Large and Impressive Spanish Wrought Iron Candlestand, 18th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large and Impressive Spanish Wrought Iron Candlestand, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 183cm. Width: 140cm. Depth: 58cm.

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18th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique German Rococo Silver 5-Piece Coffee & Tea Set
Antique German Rococo Silver 5-Piece Coffee & Tea Set

Antique German Rococo Silver 5-Piece Coffee & Tea Set

Located in New York, NY

German Rococo 800 silver coffee and tea set, ca 1920. This set comprises 5 pieces: Coffeepot, teapot, hot milk pot, creamer, and sugar. Twisted fluting and embossed leafing scrollwor...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Furniture

Materials

Silver

Two Pairs of Italian Crystal Wall Sconces
Two Pairs of Italian Crystal Wall Sconces

Two Pairs of Italian Crystal Wall Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A pair of semi antique wall sconces in the manner of Maison Baguès. Each sconce has five candle style lightbulb holders and is decorated with clear and clear crystals and glass beads. The sconces are made from iron and painted in gold with added patina. They are both in working condition. The lightbulbs used are Edison E14 which are found both in Europe and the United States. Showed with naked lightbulbs but small lampshades...

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20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Vintage Italian Pietra Dura Marble Box
Vintage Italian Pietra Dura Marble Box

Vintage Italian Pietra Dura Marble Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout vintage Italian white marble box decorated on a classic pietra dura technique in elaborate floral designs with mother of pearl, marble and semi precious stones.

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20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble

Victorian Era White Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround Rococo Style
Victorian Era White Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround Rococo Style

Victorian Era White Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround Rococo Style

Located in Beervelde, BE

19th century fireplace frame of Carrara marble with unusual beautiful side panels. An ornamental fireplace in perfect condition with extremely fine sculptural work. This is an exampl...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Dr Wall First Period Worcester Sugar Box England Circa 1775
Dr Wall First Period Worcester Sugar Box England Circa 1775

Dr Wall First Period Worcester Sugar Box England Circa 1775

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

This 18th-century First Period Worcester Porcelain sugar box was hand painted featuring beautiful swags painted with green leaves, purple berries, and two-tone blue and yellow apples. Each swag is tied with a purple ribbon in an elegant bow. Green leaves and two-tone plums hang from each ribbon. The cover finial is crafted as a budding rose painted in gorgeous pinkish purple and yellow with two green leaves. The sugar box's border and cover are both adorned with a band of underglaze blue and a chain of golden ribbons and are gently lobed, which adds visual excitement as light plays over the curved surfaces. Made in England circa 1775, this sugar box is a gem! Dimensions: 5" tall x 4.5" diameter Condition: Excellent Marks: On the underside is the Worcester First Period crescent in underglaze blue (see last image). Early Worcester Porcelain marks are rarely seen—a blue crescent mark (seen here) dates pieces back to the 'First' or 'Dr Wall...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures, Arlecchino and Columbina, Rococo ca 1758
Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures, Arlecchino and Columbina, Rococo ca 1758

Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures, Arlecchino and Columbina, Rococo ca 1758

By Bow Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful pair of figures of Arlecchino and Columbina, made by the Bow Porcelain factory in about 1758. These figures formed part of a series of the Commedia dell'Arte, a very popular series of theatrical figures that served as decoration at the dinner table in the 18th Century. The Bow Porcelain Factory was one of the first potteries in Britain to make soft paste porcelain, and most probably the very first to use bone ash, which later got perfected by Josiah Spode to what is now the universally used "bone china". Bow was the main competitor of the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, but where Chelsea made very fine slipcast porcelain, Bow made a different soft paste porcelain that tended to be softer and could be pressed into moulds. Bow served a larger public generally at lower prices. The factory was only in operation between 1743 and 1774, after which the tradition got incorporated into some of the later famous potteries such as Worcester and Derby. These figures were used to adorn the dinner table when dessert was served; groups of figures served to express something about the host, the guests, or to direct the conversation. The Italian Commedia Dell'Arte, a comical form of masked theatre, was very popular in those days and Bow copied many figures of the German Meissen series that were brought out in the decades before. This pair dates from about 1758, which was at the height of Bow's ability to make beautiful figurines often copied from Chelsea or Meissen. The pair is modelled after a Meissen pair by Kaendler. The porcelain is translucent with a beautiful milky glaze - Bow was probably the first pottery using bone in its porcelain recipe. Arlecchino (Harlequin) is playing the bagpipes, dressed in an odd costume of mismatched chintz and playing cards and wearing a funny black trumpet...

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1750s English Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Italian Giltwood Base with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell Formation
18th Century Italian Giltwood Base with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell Formation

18th Century Italian Giltwood Base with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell Formation

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded base with a Chesapecten fossil shell formation and natural-forming baroque pearls. The Chesapecten shell cluster was found fro...

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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Shell, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood

18th Century Italian Angel Wing and Putto on Calcite with Citrine Points
18th Century Italian Angel Wing and Putto on Calcite with Citrine Points

18th Century Italian Angel Wing and Putto on Calcite with Citrine Points

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved angel wing mounted on a calcite crystal cluster and adorned with citrine points and joined with an angel head or "Putto". A Putto is a che...

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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Large Water Gilt  Austrian Rococo Style Mirror with Winged Lion, circa 1900
Large Water Gilt  Austrian Rococo Style Mirror with Winged Lion, circa 1900

Large Water Gilt Austrian Rococo Style Mirror with Winged Lion, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Large Rococo Revival or Second Empire style mirror from France, circa 1880. Expertly handcrafted and in great condition. Hand carved mirror accompanied by water gilt accents on plast...

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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Plaster, Wood

Set of Six Porcelain Plates from the Collection of the Manoir of Montsalvy
Set of Six Porcelain Plates from the Collection of the Manoir of Montsalvy

Set of Six Porcelain Plates from the Collection of the Manoir of Montsalvy

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a set of six lunch or dessert porcelain plates from the Collection of the Manoir Montsalvy. They belong to the collections #2, 6, 7, 10, 11 and 12. They are hand painted with...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Brass Andirons, Rococo Style, Solid Brass, Ca. 1880s
Antique French Brass Andirons, Rococo Style, Solid Brass, Ca. 1880s

Antique French Brass Andirons, Rococo Style, Solid Brass, Ca. 1880s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Antique French Brass Andirons. A beautiful flowing design crafted in solid brass.

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian French Rococo Style Brass & Iron Fire Grate Basket
19th Century Victorian French Rococo Style Brass & Iron Fire Grate Basket

19th Century Victorian French Rococo Style Brass & Iron Fire Grate Basket

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A very attractive 19th century Victorian French Rococo style brass and iron fire grate, with a polished three barred front above an ornate scrolled high arched backplate, twin flamin...

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1880s French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Iron

Herkimer Diamonds in Matrix Mounted on 18th Century Italian Molding Base
Herkimer Diamonds in Matrix Mounted on 18th Century Italian Molding Base

Herkimer Diamonds in Matrix Mounted on 18th Century Italian Molding Base

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Herkimer diamonds in matrix mounted on an 18th century Italianhand-carved and gilded distressed molding and adorned with baroque pearls. "Herkimer diamonds" are unique and classic d...

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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold Leaf

A small and charming gilded Rococo Mirror from Sweden during the 1760s
A small and charming gilded Rococo Mirror from Sweden during the 1760s

A small and charming gilded Rococo Mirror from Sweden during the 1760s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A small and charming gilded Rococo Mirror for the wall from Sweden during the 1760s. Beautiful patina with period rococo details. Wear consistent with age and use

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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Birch

19th Century Italian Rococo Mirror, Hand-Carved, Painted & Gilt Finish
19th Century Italian Rococo Mirror, Hand-Carved, Painted & Gilt Finish

19th Century Italian Rococo Mirror, Hand-Carved, Painted & Gilt Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Italian painted & parcel gilt mirror. The mirror frame features ornate carvings at the top, including floral and scroll motifs with a central cherub-like figure. T...

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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Victorian Rococo Style Walnut Rolling Center Table
19th Century Victorian Rococo Style Walnut Rolling Center Table

19th Century Victorian Rococo Style Walnut Rolling Center Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Victorian Rococo Style Walnut Rolling Center Table measuring 35" in width, 25" in depth and 29.5" in height. Knee clearance is 27". Measures 35" in width, 25" in depth...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rococo Furniture

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Walnut

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.