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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: 1910s
Set of 12 Minton Dinner Plates Decorated with Ribbons of Raised Gilded Jeweling
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous set of 12 Minton Dinner plates decorated with gilt vases of flowers and ribbons of raised gold jeweling. Minton made them for Da...
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1910s Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chandelier Porcelain 12 Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautifull chandelier in CAPODIMONTE porcelain twelve lights in two tiers The shaft is entierely in openwork porcelain of remarkable finesse on the top of the chandelier with c...
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1910s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eleven Hammersley & Co. Wide Rim Soups with Raised Gilded Flowers on Rim
Located in Boston, MA
This is a beautiful set of eleven Hammersley and Company English wide rim soup bowls. They were exclusively made for Ovington Brothers in New York, which...
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1910s English Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

French Solid Bronze Six Light Chandelier, Canopy, Chain, Estate Item
Located in Stamford, CT
French solid bronze six light chandelier, Canopy, chain. This finely cast solid bronze chandelier was newly wired approx ten years ago and is in fine working condition. This recently...
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1910s Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

Set of 11 Royal Worcester Dinner Plates Painted with Different Flower Bouquets
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning set of Royal Worcester dinner plates, each hand painted with different beautiful flower bouquets. These plates are artist signed E. Phillips, who was an artist who...
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1910s English Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Twelve KPM Dinner Plates Each Painted with a Different Puce Flower Bouquet
Located in Boston, MA
This is an amazing set of twelve KPM dinner plates, each hand-painted with a different puce colored flower bouquets. It has a central flower painting with three different bouquet medallions painted outside the central flower bouquet. You can see the raised white decoration depicting leaves and trees between the three flower medallions when you scroll through these pictures. Inside the border of the plates, is an elaborate gold decoration surrounded by a striking puce and gold border. Diameter of plates is 10.13 inches These dinner plates would make a fabulous eye catching table setting. These would also be a stunning decoration in any home. Price for set of 12 KPM plates...
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1910s German Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

French Sevres Biscuit Porcelain Figure of a Nude "Le Repos" After Alfred Boucher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Sevres biscuit (Bisc) porcelain figure of a recumbent nude lady titled "Le Repos" after a model by Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934) Sensually depicting a young w...
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1910s French Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique French Savonnerie Mansion Carpet, Rococo Style, circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
In a French Rococo style, the eggshell field is pointed at one end and shaped by oblique corners and a re-entrant half-cartouche. Small oval medallion with pale straw sub-medallion and mauve-pink border with grasses and flowers. Coarse weave, thick pile. French, or maybe Spanish or Austrian. Good condition. Hotel lobby carpet...
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1910s French Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wool

Original Swedish Rococo Console Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an original Swedish Rococo console table with a stone top.
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1910s Swedish Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Birch

Fabulous Heavily Carved Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous heavily carved alabaster plafonnier, France, circa 1910. 3 Lights. Dimensions:18" diameter, 40" length (can be shortened) CW2395.
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1910s French Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Gilt and Painted Hanging Pendant Basket Chandelier Uplight Lantern
Located in Nashville, TN
Estate trust directs a sale .The gilt basket weave pendant with overflowing fruit at top and with four hanging garlands. Lights (two full size s...
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1910s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Tall Period Cast Iron Rococo Style Fire Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A period cast iron Rococo style fire grate in the ornate 18th century English Rococo manner of Thomas Chippendale. The tall "C" scrolled densel...
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1910s English Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Iron

Meissen Model of a Crouching Kitten, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903
Located in New York, NY
A model of a crouching kitten by Meissen, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903. The kitten is shown to have pinkish eyes with a pinkish nose and a blue bow. Th...
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1910s German Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chandelier. Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Six light French Provincial style iron chandelier. CW4328
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1910s French Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Iron

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Wonderful Minton Set 11 Service Dinner Plates Encrusted Raised Gold Urn Swag
Located in Roslyn, NY
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Wedgwood and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wedgwood and gilt bronze six-light chandelier Circa 1890 Measures: Height 55 in. (139.70 cm.), diameter 30 in. (76.20 cm.).     
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Pure Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w. Matching Copper Canopy & Bronzed Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and great colors, hand carved alabaster pendant from early 1900s France. This unique Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era will bring class, style and the most beautiful warm light in your living space. It is circular geometric in design and the perfectly layered shade is all hand carved out of one solid rock of alabaster. For this flush mount they clearly picked the perfect alabaster rock for it comes with the most beautiful combination of darker and lighter, amber color patches. That combined with the black and the white veins and patches that have formed in this mineral stone over a period of thousands of years makes it even more special. This French pendant light is the perfect design and size for an entrance, for an area of rest and relaxation or for a bedroom. The first three layers of this stunning Art Deco shade are perfectly flat and perfectly circular and the fourth layer starts flat and then turns into this elegant, 'natural finial', making this pendant an absolute joy to look at. This not only is one of the most stylish Art Deco alabaster pendants we have ever had the pleasure of offering, it also is in very good condition. It must have taken one highly skilled craftsman a lot of time and focus to perfectly hand create this remarkable Art Deco design. There are just a few minor imperfections, but this shade is so strong and structurally sound that it actually rings like a bell when you strike it. For this light to still be in such good condition after more than 100 years is like an ode to the craftsmanship of the artisan whom created this work of beauty. We could shoot many more photos, but you still would not be able to see the true beauty of this antique light fixture. In real life (or in person) our antiques always have that little bit extra and this remarkable and ideal size pendant is no exception. You can again take our word for it. The original and matching design copper canopy...
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French Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Six-Light Putti Motif Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality French turn of the century Louis XVI style patinated bronze six-light putti motif chandelier.
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Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoratio...
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12 Minton French Enamel Pate Sur Pate Artist Signed Marshall Dinner Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Minton dinner plates exhibits the beauty and quality of Minton's top of the line offerings. The acid etched gold border frames the three neoclassical reserves of raised paste gold and beading alternating with three blue reserves hand-painted with overflowing baskets of flowers in the French enamel technique. Most often this decorative technique is misnamed as Pate sur Pate but this technique is honestly French enamel. One reserve on each plate is signed by the artist Robert Marshall...
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10 Pc English Hammersley & Co Rose Point Strawberry Basket Tea Serving Set
Located in Dayton, OH
#38183 Vintage 10 piece serving set by Hammersley & Company. White bone china with gilded details. Set includes handled serving tray with creamer and sugar bowl in the Rose Point pattern, butter dish and lid, and five flower shaped nut dishes / coasters by Shelley England. "Hammersley & Company - The company was founded in Longton, England, in 1862. It was established as Adams, Scrivener & Co. The third owner was Titus Hammersley. After Mr. Scrivener's retirement, the company was continued by Adams and Hammersley as Harvey Adams & Co. Titus Hammersley died in 1875, and was succeeded by his eldest son, George Harris Hammersley. Finally, in 1885, Harvey Adams retired, leaving George Hammersley in charge of Hammersley & Co. His partner in the firm was Sarah Hammersley. Three years later, the management was taken over by Gilbert Hemmersley (George's brother). Later, Gilbert's sons Eric and Leslie joined the company. In 1932, the company was renamed Hammersley and Co (Longton) Ltd. They moved from the Sunderland Road Works in Longton to the Alsager Pottery. Alsager China was used as a trademark. In 1970, the company was purchased by Carborundum Limited, which merged with Royal Worcester six years later to form Royal Worcester Spode Ltd. In 1982, the Hammersley name was purchased by Palissy Pottery Ltd. However, Hammersley's Works were closed. In 1989, the Hammersley name was bought by Aynsley China, which operated until 2014, when the factory closed." "Shelley Potteries, situated in Staffordshire, was earlier known as Wileman & Co. which had also traded as The Foley Potteries. The first Shelley to join the company was Joseph Ball Shelley in 1862 and in 1896 his son Percy Shelley became the sole proprietor, after which it remained a Shelley family business until 1966 when it was taken over by Allied English Potteries. Its china and earthenware products were many and varied although the major output was table ware. In the late Victorian period the Art Nouveau style pottery and Intarsio ranges designed by art director Frederick Alfred Rhead were extremely popular but Shelley is probably best known for its fine bone china “Art Deco” ware of the inter-war years and post-war fashionable tea ware. Wileman refers to a backstamped version of which predates Shelley-branded porcelain. The factory that manufactured this brand of porcelain was located in Longton, Staffordshire, England. The origins of Shelley pottery were in the district known as Foley, at the factory of Messrs. Elkin, Knight & Bridgwood which by 1829 had a powerful steam engine and flint Mill. Knight became sole proprietor of the business in 1853 but shortly afterwards took Henry Wileman as a partner, trading as Knight & Wileman. Three years later Knight retired and Henry Wileman continued the business in his own name. In 1862 Henry Wileman employed Joseph Shelley as a travelling salesman. In 1864 Henry Wileman died and his two sons James F and Charles J took over the business. Two years later the business was split, James managed the earthenware factory whilst Charles managed the china factory. Charles Wileman retired in 1870 and James became sole proprietor of this factory. Joseph Shelley was taken into partnership with James Wileman in 1872, but only for the china factory. The company became known as Wileman & Co and used the backstamp "Foley". In 1881 Joseph's son Percy Shelley joined the company. Joseph Shelley died in June 1896, leaving Percy in sole control of the company. Notable early designers and arts directors of the company included Rowland Morris (1896), Frederick Alfred Rhead (1896), Walter Slater (ca. 1905). Shortly before the 1st World War two of Percy’s sons, Percy Norman and Vincent Bob, joined the family company. Kenneth Jack, the other son, joined as well after the war. In 1919 Eric Slater, Walter’s son joined the company. The company was still called Wileman & Co, even though it had been controlled by the Shelley family for over fifty years and on 1 January 1925 the Shelley name and trademark was registered. In the mid twenties Shelley broke with tradition and employed a well known illustrator of the time, Hilda Cowham, to produce a range of nursery ware. Cowham designed a series called Playtime; the design was a simple representation of children's activities. In 1926 Shelley introduced a second well known illustrator – Mabel Lucie Attwell. Her first six designs portrayed scenes involving children, animals and small green elves in green suits – these were called 'Boo Boos'. Another design that proved very popular during this period was the Harmony and Harmony drip ware...
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Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

21st-Century, 12-Lights Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Calenzano, FI
12-lights chandelier in light-green porcelain and bronze in burnished. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The lampshades are...
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2010s Italian Rococo Furniture

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12 Antique Minton England Elaborate Cobalt Jewel & Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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French Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Empire Period French Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Empire period French gilt bronze six light chandelier French, c. 1810 Height 80cm, diameter 45cm Made in France around 1810, at the time when the Empire style was in vogue, the chan...
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Bronze, Ormolu

Previously Available Items
Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White".
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Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model
Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model
H 83 in W 24 in D 12 in
8 KPM Dinner Plates & Rim Soups in the Manner of the Potsdam Service
Located in Boston, MA
This set of KPM plates and bowls is painted in the manner of the first Potsdam Service made for the palace of Friedrich the Second, (1712-1786), who founded KPM porcelain in 1763. It includes eight dinner plates and six wide rim soup...
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Located in Hollywood, FL
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Rococo Style Chest of Drawers
Rococo Style Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 50 in D 22 in
Rococo Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This Rare Swedish Rococo Mora clock has its Original paint on it.
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Wood

Rococo Swedish Mora Clock
Rococo Swedish Mora Clock
H 92 in W 25 in D 11 in
Pair of Neo-Rococo Armchairs from Around 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Neo-Rococo armchairs from around 1910. Very good condition. AFTER wood renovation and upholstery replacement Made of mahogany wood Measures: Height 106 cm, seat height 4...
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Pair of Neo-Rococo Armchairs from Around 1910
Pair of Neo-Rococo Armchairs from Around 1910
H 41.74 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora clock Rococo style. its been restored and new modern works have been installed. we do offer the original works with each Mora clock. They just do not work.
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1910s Swedish Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Style
Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Style
H 87 in W 23 in D 9 in
Copeland Spode Soup Tureen with Gold Border and White Jeweling Made for T. Goode
Located in Boston, MA
Exquisite Spode Copeland soup tureen with gold borders and white enamel jeweling on a white porcelain body. This gorgeous large soup tureen exemplifies simple elegance, and it would ...
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Porcelain

Copeland Spode Gravy with Gilded Border and White Jeweling Made for T. Goode
Located in Boston, MA
I am offering you this exquisite Copeland three piece gravy or saucier with gold borders and white enamel jeweling on a white porcelain body. Look at the intricate elaborate work on ...
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1910s English Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Spode Made for Tiffany 66 Piece Dinner Service Decorated with Large Pink Roses
Located in Boston, MA
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Very Rare Meissen 'Sleigh Group' with Gallant Couple, circa 1915
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1910s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Linen, Upholstery, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paint

Set of Twelve Italian Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Italian Dining Chairs
H 45.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Rococo Secretaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable early 20th-century Italian rococo-style secretaire is handcrafted out of maple wood and features its original intricate hand-painted design with silver leaf details thro...
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1910s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Rococo Secretaire
Rococo Secretaire
H 87 in W 45.5 in D 19.5 in

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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