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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
Period: 1980s
Pair Gilt Rococo Urns French Gilt Tureens Louis Rocaille
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt rococo urns in the Louis XVI manner Very opulent pair, just crying out to be the centrepiece to any interiors scheme So intricately cast with the rocaille details Ve...
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1980s Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Richard Ginori China Dinner Service with a botanical print by Munting Abraham
By Richard Ginori, Abraham Munting
Located in Roma, IT
A set of dishes made in Italy during the 80s, as attested by the date printed on the back of the plate, but inspired by 18th century porcelain, to be precise inspired by the "Saxon-style", a term which can be ascribed to the 18th-century Germanic tradition, according to which porcelain was made with reliefs similar to woven baskets. This vintage dinner service is produced by a historic Italian manufacturer "Richard Ginori" founded in Tuscany, in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, of which Gio Ponti was creative director for 10 years. After declaring bankruptcy in 2013, this historic porcelain factory, in operation since 1735, was taken over by the Gucci group which restarted the production of iconic pieces and novelties inspired by archive pieces of the company. This set of dishes is a rarity as it is the result of an unusual combination that has the 18th century as its common thread, with the Rococo style, the scientific discoveries and the new botanical varieties resulting from the new trade routes of the companions of the Indies. On the classic Richard Ginori series, i.e. the total white motif called "Vecchio Ginori" (currently put back into production by Gucci) always and exclusively produced in total white, a botanical print by Abraham Munting depicting an orange plant was printed. Abraham Munting is a Dutch botanist famous for his unusual illustrations where plant species were depicted against a background of classic or pastoral landscapes, often floating in midair with little regard for perspective and relative sizes, in fact, the orange plant is not forced to inside the center of the plate but goes outside the predefined spaces wrapping it. The dinner set consists of 30 pieces: 6 dessert or appetizer plates with a diameter of 19.5 cm 12 soup plates with a diameter of 23cm 12 dinner plates with a diameter of 24.5 cm The service could be considered for 6 with the double serving plate for soups and second courses, or you could purchase 6 totally white fruit plates...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Louis XV Style Burgundy Faux Fireplace Mantle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Louis XV Style Burgundy Metal Faux Fireplace Mantle combines the opulence of the 18th century with modern materials. Crafted from durable metal, it boasts intricate Louis XV motifs, finished in a rich Burgundy hue. This elegant piece adds a touch of regal charm and warmth to any space. Featuring a rococo-style angel relief...
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1980s Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Steel

Snuff Box hand engraving, black “niello” type Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuff Box rectangular in 925/1000 sterling silver with fine hand engraving, black fired enameled “niello” type, in early 19th century “Rococo” style. Snuff Box measurements cm. 4.5 x...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Sunburst Gilded Ceiling Light or Wall Light from Banci, Firenze, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Spectacular ceiling light or wall light by Banci Firenze, made in Italy in the 1980s. Sunburst shape, with gilded acanthus leaves. Brought directly from Florence. Dimensions : diamet...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique gold leaf Venetian grotto style shell back armchair. Seat has been newly reupholstered in champagne color velvety fabric. Arm height is 26.5"
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1980s Spanish Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chandelier Pair Crystal Bronze 18 Branches French Rococo Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Striking, large form with a diameter of 32.5" and a height of 52" Pretty and elegant, drawn from French 18th century Rococo designs. Beautifully made, each crystal drop is hand-cu...
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1980s French Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rococo Style Hand Carved Walnut Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rococo style hand carved walnut mirror attributed to Labarge. Made in Italy.
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set of 3 Italian Gold Metal Acanthus Leaf Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
Fabulous set of 1980s Italian wall lights, in gilt metal, shaped as acanthus leaves with a floral centre. Each lamp has two e14 (small screw in) lamp holders. These are very large li...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Wall Sconces with Putti and Floral Pattern, 1980
Located in Bastogne, BE
Magnificent porcelain wall lamps exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian Capodimonte manufactory. These two lights porcelain sconces are fully decorated with hand painted putti and flowers motif rendered in soft tones with gold accents throughout. It exemplifies the Rococo style with its rich decoration. The golden details make these sconces even more precious and sophisticated. The sconces are designed to illuminate rooms, both in classical and modern style. Perfect for your entrance, your living room and your bedroom to make your house more beautiful and unique with this amazing Capodimonte chandelier or make a great gift for any occasion. Capodimonte porcelain got its name from the palace complex on one of the Neapolitan hills, where in 1743 King Charles III of Bourbon and his wife Maria Amalia...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rococo Style Four-Piece Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set, Italy, 1984
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificent set of 4 pieces in sterling silver consisting of one teapot, one coffee pot, one milk jug and one sugar box hand made by Ilario Pradella for Bellezza Cagliari. Splendid ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Rococo Style Sterling Silver Chocolate/Coffee Pot , Italy, 1989
Located in Cagliari, IT
Extraordinary reproduction of an Italian coffee / chocolate pot of the 18th century hand made by Ilario Pradella for Bellezza Cagliari. Splendid chisel work typical of the Milanese ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Pair of Vintage Dolby Brass Parrots Animal Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of large brass parrots by Dolbi. 1980s. Rare and very collectible. Newly polished. Smaller parrot: 18" height x 6" diameter.
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1980s Korean Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Rococo Style Silver Handmade Candelabra, Pradella, Italy, 1980
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificent handcrafted five-flame candelabra reproduces the Classic Milanese style of the mid-18th century. A majestic and elegant piece of incomparable craftsmanship for a high-cl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Silver

Ebonized and Gilded Portuguese Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Ebonized and gilded Portuguese side chair carved in the 1980s. Covered in green-dyed leather and decorated with nailhead trim. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage met...
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1980s Portuguese Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bing and Grondahl Figure of Oluf Poulsen as Henrik, Holberg Collection
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grondahl Oluf Poulsen in the role of Henrik, B&G 8001 Ludvig Holberg 1884 "Henrik" Masquerade (Limited Edition 500 pcs.) Measures 18.5 cm. In perfe...
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1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Furniture

Bing and Grondahl Porcelain Figure "Pernille", Holberg Collection
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing and Grondahl porcelain figure. "Pernille" in the comedy masquerade by Ludvig Holberg (1684-1754). Figure no. 8014 ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
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Pair of Waterford Avoca Sconces
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Pair of Waterford Avoca Sconces
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Meissen Children's Group 'The Grape Harvest' by J.C. Schoenheit, 20th Century
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This is an exquisite Le Tallec porcelain box with a light blue background color. It is decorated with two flower bouquets and an arabesque of i...
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Located in Hopewell, NJ
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Beach Life Fun Pearlescent Natural Nautilus Shell Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fun natural shell mirror that's perfect for a Hampton home or any room that needs a beachy feel to it. The mirror is in good condition and will...
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Meissen Harlequin with Stick Model 237 64507 Johann J. Kändler made 20th century
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most lovely Harlequin with Stick model 237 / 64507 made second half of 20th century Size: Height 7.48 inches (= 19.0 cm) Diameter of base: 2.75 inches (= 7.0 cm) Ma...
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Meissen Harlequin Greeting Model 632 64529 Johann J. Kändler Made 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most lovely Greeting Harlequin model 632 / 64529 made second half of 20th century Size: height: 6.29 inches (= 16.0 cm) length of base: 4.99 inches (= 12.7 cm) depth...
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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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