Rococo Decorative Objects
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
Terracotta Bust of King Louis XV After Lemoyne
Located in New Orleans, LA
Presenting a regal yet approachable portrait of France’s Louis XV, this terracotta bust is modeled after Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne’s sculpture of the king executed in 1757, which now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This version is executed in meticulous detail, with the king donning his cuirass decorated with the cross of the Holy Ghost and a draper tied under his tie. His head is turned slightly, giving the portrait a more casual, realistic feel, yet there is no mistaking his position of power in this confident portrayal.
Louis XV, also called “Louis the Beloved,” ruled as King of France from September 1, 1715 until his death in 1774, succeeding his great-grandfather Louis XIV at the age of five. Until the young Louis...
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19th Century Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Derby Figure of Shepherdess with Garlanded Lamb, ca 1760
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a charming Derby figure of a shepherdess with a garlanded lamb, made in or shortly after 1760. The figure is one half of a set called the "Garland...
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1760s English Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Emancipation Proclamation Inkstand - 19th Century Heavily Chased Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Any collectors of American history should look closely at this listing.
"In the summer of 1862 President Abraham Lincoln sat at a desk in the War Department telegraph office and wit...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Rococo Style Silver Gilt Silver Plated Branch 5 Arm Candelabras - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo Style Large Silver Gilt Silver Plated Branch 5 Arm Candelabras - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 17" W x 17" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Magnifying Glass Antique Horn Handle Gold Plated Embossed Brass 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
The magnifying glass, a tool that has been an essential part of human history for centuries, has undergone numerous transformations in its design and materiality. The combination of ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock by Vincenti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French gilt bronze Cartel wall clock. It is beautifully designed in the Rococo style, asymmetrical shape with bold 'C' scrolls, elaborate foliage and flor...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique French clock, boldly modelled in the Rococo style in gilded bronze. Waisted keyhole shape profusely decorated with 'C' scrolls acanthus and floral swags. A large mot...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
A pair of porcelain and gilt brass candelabra by Thomas Abbott
By Thomas Abbott
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A whimsical pair of porcelain and gilt brass candelabra, floral hand painted English porcelain vases flanked by stylised arms over rococo rocky weighted bases. Each with three folia...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp made in a Rococo period and style.
The openwork backplate presents flowing floral and vine wreaths twisting upward which frame the back of ...
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19th Century Polish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Decorative 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp fashioned in an ornate rococo style.
This Hanukkah lamp is cast into the shape of a chaise lounge chair complete with four stron...
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19th Century Polish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Gilded Crucifix with Calcite Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded crucifix with calcite crystals and baroque pearls.
The calcite crystals are from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee. It is an example of the world's fin...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze picture frame. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze picture frame. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Italian Ceramic Large Black Stallion Horse Head Sculpture 1990s
Located in Torquay, GB
Monumental Italian ceramic stallion horse head sculpture dating from the early 1990s.
Impressive high gloss glazed ceramic horse head, in colours black and gold.
It will make a great...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century
Located in New York, NY
This brass Hanukkah lamp and Shabbat Candlestick holder was cast and originates from Poland in the 19th Century.
Main body of the backplate is pierced with a vase of flowers flanked...
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19th Century Polish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix Mounted on Jasper with Crystal Points
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian crucifix mounted on jasper with crystal points. The crystal points create more sunrays around the halo of the crucifix. The reddish tips of the crysta...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal
18th Century Carved and Decorated Figure of an Archangel, circa 1780
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th Century Carved and Decorated Figure of an Archangel, circa 1780, a splendid hand carved and polychromed kneeling male figure with long wavy brown hair pulled back, dressed in a...
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18th Century European Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A Polish Brass Hannukah Lamp Circa, late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Hanukkah Lamp is interestingly made with many different classical shapes and parts.
At top, a pierced fleur de-lis surmounted on scrolling rails is mounted atop a similarly pierced...
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Late 19th Century Polish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Cross with Fossil Agate Coral and Mounted on Fossil Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian cross with fossil agate coral and mounted on fossil coral.
The fossil agate coral and fossil coral are put together with the 18th century cross to lo...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Agate, Coral
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Cross with Smoky Quartz Crystals and Pyrite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian cross mounted on smoky quartz crystals in matrix with pyrite formations. The center of the cross has an abstract figure of Christ created from acrylic...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal
Ormulu and Chased Bronze Rocaille Clock, Raingo & Frères
Located in Paris, FR
Important Rococo style clock in chased and gilt bronze. This Louis XV style clock has a very fine decoration of moving foliage, flowers and shells. The whole is surmounted by a bouqu...
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1870s French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Processional Finial Mounted on Malachite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded and hand-painted processional finial with baroque pearls and mounted on malachite. The piece was originally part of a processional pole from a historical ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Rock Crystal
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Processional Finial Mounted on Honey Calcite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded and hand-painted processional finial with baroque pearls and adventurine and mounted on honey calcite. The piece was originally part of a processional pol...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Dutch Delft Horse and Rider, 19th century
By Delft
Located in Maidstone, GB
Nineteenth century tin-glazed continental polychrome faience horse, circa1880. Dubious markings (Roos, APK, etc) to the base. 23 cm long, 26 cm high, 10 cm wide.
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1880s Dutch Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Gilt Bronze Figurine Young Lady with Love Letter at Fountain 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Step back in time with this stunning hand-chased cast bronze figurine, reminiscent of the beautiful Rococo era. Sculpture depicting a beautiful young lady in a garden by a fountain, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Bouquetiere Figures
Located in Maidstone, GB
A pair of Meissen bouquetiere figures Circa 1765, both with 'Christie's East' dealer stamps.
Modelled by J.J. Kändler holding oval two-handled baskets, the tops pierced for flowers, ...
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1760s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair, Edme Samson Porcelain Figure Models of Mars & Venus After Meissen
By Samson & Cie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Samson, Edme Et Cie (Founded 1845), 20th century.
A two piece grouping of porcelain figures depicting Mars & Venus. Modeled after the Meissen originals.
"Samson began his career b...
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20th Century French Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Mid 20th Century Italian Silver Plate Candelabras
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of Rococo style silverplate three light candelabras made in Italy, circa 1950. Marked "The Sheffield Co. Silverplate Italy" on reverse...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 1 3/4in W: 3 1/2in D: 2in
This Mid 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen is truly a spectacular piece and is of the highest quality! If you look at the p...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Theodore Alexander Walnut Claw Foot Tea Caddy Casket Chest Trinket Box 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Theodore Alexander walnut tea caddy / trinket box. Carved in French Empire / Rococo style with shields, foliate designs and winged corners over four claw / paw feet. Foliate ...
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Late 20th Century Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very decorative and fine rococo longcase clock by the renowned clockmaker Petter Södermann Stockholm (1740-1813). Finely carved case with scroll and shellwork gilded and painted in a...
Category
1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Porcelain Potpourri Urn in the Rocco Style, ca. 19th century
By Sitzendorf
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German hand painted porcelain potpourri urn vase with flowers and putti, in the Rocco style, by Sitzendorf, circa 19th century or earlier, Germany. Piece has details flor...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Hendrick Schoonbeck Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Signed Hendrick Schoonbeek, Amsterdam
The arched hood with molded cornice above a shaped long door inlaid with checkerboard parquetry, the similarly inlaid shaped plinth raised on b...
Category
1740s Dutch Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Chinese Blue Flambé Glazed Ceramic Vases with French Ormolu Mounts
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of antique Chinese blue flambé glazed ceramic vases with later French (late 19th century) ormolu mounts – pierced rocaille base and wreath top rim. Two small decorative handles ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Brevettato Brass and Marble Italian Clock and Candelabras
By Brevettato
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning brass and marble Italian clock and candelabras is visually tantalizing with specular detail that Brevettato is especially known for in their creations. The stone found...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Meissen Porcelain Pierced Floral Decorated Fruit Basket, C. 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique Meissen Porcelain Pierced Floral Decorated Fruit Basket, dating back to circa 1920, embodies the timeless elegance and craftsmanship for which the renowned Mei...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Italian Rococo Style Gilt Brass Candelabras Candle Holders, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of vintage Italian Rococo style gilt brass two arm candelabras, circa 1950. Marked "Made in Italy" on reverse. These beautiful candle holders are solid and heavy with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Derby Figures ' Welch Tailor and his Wife on Goats' circa 1800
Located in Maidstone, GB
Pair of Derby Figures depicting 'Welch Tailor and his Wife on Goats' circa 1800.
These Derby figures were originally copied from the Meissen originals ( sculptor J J Kaendler).
Th...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Rhesus Monkey and child, model 1464, circa 1750 .
Modelled by J.J. Kändler. Monkey, with outstretched hand holding fruit, and child chained ...
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1740s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Six-Light Silvered Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of six-light silvered bronze candelabra attributed to Christofle
French, 19th Century
Height 65cm, diameter 37cm
This superb pair of candelabra are crafted in the opulent Roco...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures, 'Turkish / Persian Lady & Gentleman'
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures, Turkish / Persian Lady & Gentleman. circa 1755
Both designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, Rare and early examples of both models.
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1750s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Maiolica flower pots Samson & Fils Factory, France, late 19th century
By Emile Samson
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica flower pots “a mezzaluna”
Samson & Fils Factory
Montreuil-sous-Bois, France, late 19th century
They measure 4.72 in in height x 8.66 x 5.03 (12 cm x 22 x 12,8)
Weight: 1.88...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Maiolica
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Piedmontese Bagpiper'
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Piedmontese bagpiper.
Modelled by J.J. Kändler after an engraving by Jacques Dumont, wearing a black hat with brown feather, fur-lined white...
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1740s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Gardeners', Model No 1584
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of Gardeners. Model 1584.
A couple of gardeners, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, with flowers and vegetable basket, sitting / s...
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1750s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Silver and Gold Crucifix with Mica and Calcite Crystal
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian silver and gold leaf crucifix adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on a mica cluster and a calcite crystal. The mica specimen is from the Great Smoky Mountain...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix with Selenite Sunrays and Apophyllite
By Interi
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Gyratory III, a sand coloured ceramic rococo sculptural vessel by Jo Taylor
By Jo Taylor
Located in London, GB
'Gyratory III' is a unique ceramic sculptural vessel by the British artist, Jo Taylor.
In the artist's own words:
"Gyratory means moving in a circle or spiral, which relates to the...
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2010s British Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Single Bronze and Cut-Glass Candelabrum
Located in Belmont, MA
Continental single bronze and cut-glass five-light candelabrum with curved arms, multisized glass drops and floral shaped candle pots.
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1890s American Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Meissen Splendour Clock With Gardener Figures On Pedestal by Leuteritz, Ca 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
The clock and the pedestal were designed by Leuteritz using old forms in the Rococo style:
The clock case rises on a rock base with gold heightened rocailles, richly decorated with d...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare pair of Longton Hall Flower-encrusted vases, c. 1755
By Longton Hall
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Very Rare pair of Longton Hall Flower -encrusted vases, c. 1755. in the Rococo taste, both of fluted rocaille-molded cartouche form, in the white, the mouth applied with flowers, ra...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Six-Light Silvered Bronze Candelabra by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique six-light silvered bronze candelabra by Christofle
French, 19th Century
Height 67cm, diameter 37cm
This superb pair of silvered bronze candelabra are crafted in the ...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Late 19th Century table clock, made in Stockholm by Auguste Bourdillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
A table clock made in Stockholm by Auguste Bourdillon, 1728- 1799. He were a manufacturer of clocks and watches in Geneva and then in Stockholm 1761 - 1799, where he settled.
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1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large And Unusual Shell Shaped Antique Meissen Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A deep and finely articulated ribbed scallop shaped early 19th century serving bowl in the pattern known as Blue Onion, which originated at the Meissen factory in Saxony in 1740, a E...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Wooden angel possible French Rococo
Located in Lugo, IT
Wooden angel should be French 1700/800s
Not perfect condition, missing and broken
Thank you
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Coral on a Fossil Coral Cluster
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian "Florence fragment" with a fossil coral head on a fossil coral cluster base.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
Swedish 1770s Rococo Period Mora Clock with Hand-Painted Swag and Ribbon Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period wood "Mora" clock from circa 1770 with hand-painted swag and ribbon motifs, Roman numerals on the face and carved base. This Swedish Rococo period "Mora" cloc...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
A pair of 19th century gilt bronze French candelabra
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A very pretty pair of gilt bronze French candelabra in the style of Louis XV.
Each with two candle light.
Decorated with foliate motifs and acanthus leaves.
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Palais Royal Horse-Drawn Carriage Trinket Box 19th Century
Located in Munich, DE
A ‘Palais Royal’ miniature horse-drawn carriage trinket box made with mother of pearl, silver-plated horses and gold plated metal. 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Rococo decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Interi, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $490 and tops out at $191,718 while the average work can sell for $7,008.
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