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Rococo Vitrines

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
18th Century Swedish Rococo Vitrine
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful Rococo vitrine with original brass hardware and locks. The upper cabinet has four shelves under a bonnet top with glass doors. The lower cabinet has two shelves behind ra...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Rococo Vitrine
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusually narrow one-piece Rococo vitrine with original brass hardware and locks. The lower cabinet has later hinges. The upper cabinet has three shelves under a bonnet top with g...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Iron

19th Century Italian Vitrine on Stand Rococo Style
Located in New York, NY
We love the charm and whimsy of this special vitrine cabinet. Painted in a light green with a deep blue interior, the top portion has glazed doors with the original glass, The bro...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Wood

Pair of French Rococo Mirrored Armoire Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of 19th century French Rococo mirrored doors can be used for dressing room closet or cupboard doors. Beautiful inset paneling, Rococo loc...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Mahogany

Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18th century Dutch rococo period Book cabinet ,Vitrine in original patina? Cabinet for a plate display or bookcase with a antique original hand rolled glass front, with bea...
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Early 1800s English Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Brass

French 19th C. Dore Bronze Mounted Mahogany Veneered Vitrine/Cabinet, P Sormani
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Exquisite Antique French 19th Century Dore Bronze Mounted Mahogany Veneered Vitrine/Cabinet, Signed by P (Paul) Sormani. Truly a masterpiece, this bombe form extra wide v...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Marble, Bronze

Petite 18th Century Venetian Painted Wood Rococo Vitrine with Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Venetian 18th century period Rococo painted wood vitrine with carved crest and glass door. Created in Italy during the Rococo period, this It...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Vintage Showcase in Painted Wood and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning vintage Italian glass cabinet from the early 1900's. The vintage showcase has the structure of sturdy wood, painted in gold color in the bas...
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Early 20th Century British Rococo Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

European 1790s Rococo Tall Vitrine Secrétaire with Carved Scrolled Pediment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European Rococo period painted wood two part vitrine secretary from the late 18th century, with carved volutes, glass doors and slanted-front desk. Created in Europe during the last decade of the 18th century, this stunning tall painted secretary features two large carved volutes with pierced décor, sitting above two doors with paneled glass and arched motifs. These doors open to reveal adjustable inner shelves while the mid section showcases a slanted front desk. Multiple drawers and compartments surround a central door, the writing area in the front being fitted with green leather. The lower section presents two small drawers followed by three larger graduating ones. Raised on ogee bracket feet, the secretaire is painted in a soft color. With its graceful lines and exquisite décor, this Rococo painted wood tall vitrine...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Wood

Uncommon Italian Library Showcase in Walnut with Side Windows Restored
Located in Buggiano, IT
Uncommon Original Italian antique showcase bookcase, from a villa in the center of Bologna. The cabinet has internal shelves, a very important upper gable, and is completely removabl...
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1870s Italian Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Walnut

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Carved Painted and Gilt Wood Venetian Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Venetian cabinet with remarkable Rococo period details. Gilt wood and painted in a very appealing and eye catching colors. This ornate Italian cabinet is decorated...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Giltwood, Wood

Swedish Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Wood Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood vitrine cabinet from the 19th century, with bonnet top, glass doors and bombé chest. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this Rococo style cabinet...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Wood, Glass

Antique Italian Etagere in Walnut with Mahoganywood Inlay
Located in Casteren, NL
A delicate Italian étagère with four shelves on turned columns with finials on top. The étagère is made in walnut and has intricate inlaid designs in mahogany that is also called int...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Vitrines

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Mahogany, Walnut

20th Century Splendid Display Cabinet in the Antique Rococo Style Beech Carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved and polished, poliment gilded. High-rectangular, one-armed, cambered and three-glazed corpus on high, oblique, volute-like, curly feet, connected with ...
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20th Century French Rococo Vitrines

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Beech

Swedish Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Vitrine with Glass Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood vitrine from the 19th century, with bonnet top and glass doors. Born in Sweden during the 19th century, this exquisite vitrine features a bonnet-t...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

Danish 18th Century Walnut Veneer Wall Vitrine Display Case
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th century walnut veneer wall vitrine display case, Copenhagen, Denmark The display case has with two small drawers with original brass hardware.   
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Walnut

Italian Rococo-Style Giltwood Vitrines
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary pair of Rococo-style vitrines is an exceptional example of Italian cabinetry. Beautifully designed and executed in giltwood, the stunning pair is set apart by a pr...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Giltwood

18th Century Rococo Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine and unusually wide 18th-century original Rococo vitrine cabinet, circa 1770, Sweden. Top vitrine containing two shelves and one spoon shelf. The bottom part with two doors with two shelves each. One open compartment originally used for keeping the water canister.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Wood

Dutch Rococo 1780s Walnut Vitrine with Bombé Chest, Glass Doors, Hunting Trophy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch Rococo period walnut vitrine cabinet from the late 18th century, with hand carved hunting trophy, glass doors and bombé chest. Born in the Netherlands in the later years of t...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Bronze

19th Century Frideric Rococo Style Display Case/Vitrine, circa 1850 Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Frideric Rococo Style display case circa 1850-1870 walnut Magnificent Frideric Rococo Style display case circa 1850-1870 Massive walnut, finely carved and set. High-rectangular, one...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Walnut

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This large and exquisite vitrine cabinet is a true statement piece and would make the perfect place to display an antique collection of curios or fine tableware. The cabinet is c...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Vitrine by Francois Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and stunning vitrine was crafted by the illustrious French ébéniste François Linke. A master of the Louis XVI style, Linke was renowned for his highly original designs t...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Vitrines

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Bronze

19th Century Dutch Rococo Burled Walnut Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Dutch Rococo style burled walnut cabinet from the 19th century with nice carving and patina. This display cabinet with glass doors and sides res...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Vitrines

Materials

Brass

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Turn of the Century Belgian Oak Vitrine
Turn of the Century Belgian Oak Vitrine
H 62.2 in W 33.1 in D 15.7 in
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Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
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Located in Madrid, ES
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Swedish Rococo Period 1760s Painted Cabinet with Bonnet Top and Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Brass

Rococo vitrines for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo vitrines for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vitrines created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, mirrors, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo vitrines 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 vitrines, popular names associated with this style include Italian school XX ct., François Linke, and Paul Sormani. 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 vitrines differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $641 and tops out at $63,776 while the average work can sell for $8,850.

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