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
Period: 19th Century
19th Century English Chelsea Style Porcelain Figurine, Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Charming pair of very intricate figurines of barefoot young girls, one gathering a basket of fruit and the other flowers. Only one is marked (with the gold anchor.) The colors are ve...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar
Located in Katonah, NY
The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles.
This large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated!
The elaborate decoration on the front featu...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Genius of Music
By Cie Des Bronzes De Bruxelles, Vincenti et Cie
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb and substantial ormolu clock from a design by the 18th century bronze founder Robert Osmond and made by the famous Compagnie des Bronze of Bruss...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Swedish Provincial Rococo Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Charming 19th century Swedish provincial table.
With a simple flat top and raised on curved cabriole legs.
It has been scraped to a secondary blue patina.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique French Inkwell in Gilded Brass and Porcelain
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful Antique 19th century painted and gilded brass inkwell. Floral motif with pink rose on handle. 'Made in France' on underside.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Figural Group of Fauns in a Naturalistic Setting, 19th Century French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming figural group of Fauns sitting above a waterfall, in cast stucco with terracotta painted finish, all on a custom wood base. Mid 19th Century. Base bears an old label from ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Stucco
Pair of Gilt Metal Gueridons with Meissen Porcelain Tops
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt metal gueridons with Meissen Porcelain tops
Porcelain: German, 19th century
Ormolu: French, 20th century
Height 60cm, diameter 34.5cm
This pair of beautiful guerid...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal
Meissen Group Six Figurines Allegory of Earth by Acier Model D 83
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large Meissen group of figurines which are Allegory of Earth assembled around a Lion's Figurine.
Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword M...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Baccarat Opaline Glass Lamp, Vase Formed with Floral Decoration
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A Baccarat opaline glass lamp, vase formed with floral decoration
French, 19th century
Measures: Lamp: height 74cm, diameter 19cm
Shade: heig...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Air
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of air. Blue crossed swords mark. The present ewer, representing water, i...
Category
1880s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Water
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of water. Blue crossed swords mark. The present ewer, representing water,...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Entryway Table with Inlaid Top and Bronze Legs, Italy, circa 1860-1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Large decorative entryway table with oak wood, rosewood and mahogany top and elaborate bronze legs with patina.
This unique table top with cross and star patterns was made from sections of an old Italian parquet...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gilt Gesso Rococo Filigree Decorative over Mantel Mirror
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Beautiful Antique 19th century French Gilt Gesso Rococo Filigree Decorative Over Mantel Mirror With Ho Ho Bird Surmount.
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
19th Century Antique Rococo Sofa
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Beautiful carved rococo sofa from the late 19th century.
Seat made of belts and springs, upholstery in very good condition.
Stable construction, mahogan...
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19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Large Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Our very large pair of gilt bronze three-light sconces in the Louis XV rococo style measure 30 inches (76 cm) tall and are in very good condition. Drilled for electrification. We may...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Antique Venetian Carved Gold Giltwood Throne Chairs, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Venetian throne or court chairs with carved shells, foliate details, and cloven hoof feet
Italy, late 19th century
Carved ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Rocking Chair Hand Carved and Turned Walnut Wood Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
Rocking chair from the late 19th century, hand carved with turned wood details on 2 casters.
Sturdy and comfortable crafted frame with decorative rocking base.
Nailhead trim adorn th...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dutch Mahogany Bombe Petit Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top and conforming bombe form case section with three drawers with brass bail handles, raised on bracket feet.
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Italian, Carved, Polychrome Walnut with Griffins, Sofa!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 19th Century Antique Italian, Carved, Polychrome Walnut with Griffins, Sofa!
Antique Sofa, Exceptional, Italian Carved Walnut with Griffins, 19th Century, 1800s!!
Exceptional style antique Italian carved and polychrome walnut sofa. This gorgeous peach colored sofa has full figured griffin arms...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Small Rococo Oval Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Small Rococo Oval Gilt Wall Mirror
The Mirror has an exquisite age darkened gilt Frame in the Rococo Style, it has a oval shape and decorated with ribbo...
Category
19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Silvered Bronze Table Mirror with Candle Holders, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique production from the Napoleon III period, this silvered bronze table mirror features two adjustable foliate candle holders that slot into gudgeons affixed near the base of a ...
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1850s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Center Table mixed Vase Candelabra Old Christofle Silver-plated Bronze, c.1890
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare particularly original and refined candelabra with the cristal vase located in the middle in silvered bronze made at the end of the 19th by Christofle.
This center table is desi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Grand Continental Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Foyer / Console Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century hand carved mahogany wood Rococo style foyer, console table or sofa table. The foyer / console table is made of solid mahogany wood with heavily hand carved decoration. ...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Regency Rosewood X Stool
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A large late Regency / Early Victorian rosewood X stool of a good original colour and patina: Rococo design with finely carved c-scrolls and handsome turned a...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Oval Portrait Man and Woman Paintings, a Pair
Located in Seguin, TX
Pair of antique oil on canvas portraits of Peter and Ester Ochs. Writing on back of stretchers, Peter Ochs (1659-1706) and Ester Ochs (Mitz) (1670-1733). Likely from Basel, Switzerla...
Category
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Fine Pair of Gilded Brass Chenets/Fire Dogs
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine pair of late 19th century, opulent gilded brass fire chenets in the rococo taste. Depicting seated baby fawns holding candles within fancy scrolls.
Highly decorative exa...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Giltwood Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
This antique French mirror offers an elegant 19th century design in giltwood. Made in the 1800s, carved rosettes adorn the corners of the frame, while intricate patterns of beading a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Small Rococo Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstand, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Small Rococo style chest of drawers or nightstand, France 19th century. This beautiful small dresser has a gorgeous kingwood veneer and is decorated with Rococo Style bronze fittings...
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1860s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
Large Florentine Giltwood Wall Shelf
Located in Houston, TX
Oversized 19th Century giltwood Florentine wall shelf.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Albert Carrier-Belleuse "Allegory"
Located in Madrid, ES
Albert Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887)
"Allegory".
French sculpture from the 18th century
In rotating gilt bronze.
Stands on a marble base.
Signe...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Geometry Model C47, Acier Made circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs personifying Allegory of Geometry
The details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling!
Design:
Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799) / mo...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Swedish Classic Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Classic long case clock in rococo from Sweden made around the early to mid 19th century, 1820 to 1840. The clock is painted pine and has been dry scraped by hand to the current layer...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pine
Lovely Rococo Simulated Marble Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lovely Rococo Simulated marble wall mirror
The mirror is in a Rococo Style Frame, it is almost square in shape with a 4” wide frame painted to look like Rosa Levante marble with g...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror
19th Century Spanish Neo Rococo Mirror
Located in Madrid, MD
Spanish neo rococo mirror after original 18th century models design by the famous Italian architects Sempronio Subissati and Giovanni Battista Sachetti for the Royal Palace of La Granja in Segovia, Spain.
The mirror was made in the middle of the 19th century, faithfully following the Rococo style, so predominant a century earlier.
This mirror bases its design on another series of large mirrors that were designed exclusively for the Royal Palace of La Granja to dress the walls of the famous marble room...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Stucco, Giltwood
Trumeau Mid-19th Century, Northern Italy
Located in Vicenza, VI
Trumeau datable to about 1860, from northern Italy.
The cabinet in question is entirely veneered in walnut and burl walnut, filleted in Fine woods, with a fir back and interior. T...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
"The Gallant Pastor" after François Boucher, 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
This painting is a copy of the "Gallant Shepherd" painted by François Boucher for the audience room of Prince Hercule-Mériadec, Duke of Rohan, on the first floor of the Hôtel de Soub...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique French Bronze Fire Place Fender 19'th Ctr.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful French antique bronze fireplace fender in the style of Rococo.
The fender features a relief rail which is decorated with st...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Hand Painted Mirror with Winged Angels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental one-of-a-kind Italian hand painted frame adorned with finely hand-painted winged angel faces though-out. The faces seem to be floating in the heavens having a lovely time....
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Rococo Early 19th Century Oak Table with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style walnut and oak table from the early 19th century, with serpentine top, carved apron, cabriole legs and petite casters. Created in Italy during the early years...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Italian Carrara Marble Putti Sculptures by Stampanoni
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Italian carrara marble putti sculptures by Stampanoni
Italian, late 19th century
Boy: height 89cm, width 31cm, depth 25cm
Girl:...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Large French Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large tent and purse style French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Made in the Rococo Louis XV taste, with the gilt bronze frame with sweeping scrolls of foliate acanthus and fe...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Domed Painted Decoupage Wooden Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century antique domed painted Italian decoupage chest/box. Outdoor scenes with characters throughout on red background.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Aesop's Fables Animals on Antique French Porcelain Plate Hand Painted circa 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
Four beautiful scenes from Aesop's fables adorn this marvelous plate.
It was made in France circa 1825.
Each scene captures the essence of the fable it depicts, transporting the viewer into the world of these timeless stories.
1) The Fox & the Grapes (see more...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental and Masterful Pair of French Paris Porcelain Hand-Painted Vases
Located in New York, NY
A monumental and masterful pair of French Paris porcelain hand-painted vases, circa 1860.
These museum quality vases are extremely fine quality....
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Lovely Square Gilt Rococo Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lovely square gilt rococo wall mirror.
The mirror is in a Gilt Rococo Style Frame, it is almost square in shape with a 4” wide decorated frame
This i...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Rococo Corner Console in Carved Wood and Breccia Marble, Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
Rocaille style corner console in carved and gilded wood, with rich decoration of foliage and volutes on a lozenge background. The design of the foot and the belt alternates curves an...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Blue Velvet Appliqué Accent Piilows by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom newly constructed blue silk velvet pillows with 19th century French metallic & chenille applques. Down inserts, zipper closures.
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Diminutive Antique French 19th Century Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
Diminutive Antique French 19th century Gilt Mirror.
Of small proportions, the bevelled plate framed by scrolling foliate decoration. Original mercury mirror.
A handsome example.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Albert Carrier-Belleuse Pair of French Five-Fire Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Albert Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887)
Pair of French five-fire candelabra from the 19th century.
in gilded bronze.
Decorated with female figures, on a marble base.
Signed.
Me...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Very Fine Ormolu and Sèvres-style Porcelain Calendar Mantel Clock
By Charles Oudin
Located in London, GB
Very fine ormolu and Sèvres-style porcelain calendar mantel clock
French, 19th Century
Measures: Height 43cm, width 31cm, depth 16cm
In a similar style to pieces by the famed and leading clockmaking firm of the late nineteenth century, Charles Oudin...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Bronze Rococo Candlestick from Around, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique bronze rococo candlestick from around, 1880.
Solidly worked candlestick with 4 candle holders. Heavily ornate and detailed work.
Rococo aro...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Meissen Cherubs Four Seasons Figurines Model 1068 Kaendler Made, circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous Cherubs (= Seasons' Figurines): Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) And Winter.
The Details Are Stunningly Scupltured = Finest Modelling
Manufactory: Meissen
Dating:...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Oak & Marble Dressing Table with Tri-Fold Mirror, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French dressing table offers oak construction with tri-fold mirror with gadroon cartouche surmounting marble top case with two...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Andirons with Figures, C. 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt and patinated bronze andirons with figures, circa 1890.
With iron log holders behind.
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1890s Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique Italian Rococo Style Figural Lion Tufted Italian Leather Parlor Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Styled Hand-Carved Finely Detailed Figural Lion Motif Newly Upholstered Cognac Tufted Italian Leather 2pc Parlor Set.
Absolutely Exquisite Antique Italian Rococo Styled , Hand-Carved Finely Detailed Figural Lion Motiff with Lions-Paw Arms and Beautifully Carved Scrolled Acanthus Leaf 2pc Arm-Chair & Sofa Parlor Set. The Set has been Completely Custom Upholstered in a Gorgeous Soft “Cognac” Tufted Back Italian Leather with all New High-Density Foam , an Absolutely Rare & Exquisite 2pc Antique Parlor Set...
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1890s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Meissen Motto Child by Acier Vintage Je Les Ramène, circa 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen very lovely figurine: Motto Child By M.V.acier / Je Les Ramène (= I'll Get Them Back).
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed).
First qu...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Blue Onion Covered Serving Bowl or Pot with Wooden Handle
Located in Boston, MA
I am proud to present you with this fabulous Meissen blue onion serving piece. I do not think I have ever seen a Meissen serving piece like this. It is a covered serving bowl...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Tea Set with Gilt and Colorful Rococo Decoration
By Jacob Petit
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous Jacob Petit Old Paris Porcelain solitaire museum quality tea set. It is profusely decorated with gold, cartouches of flowers and many colors in the rococo style, w...
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1840s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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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