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Rococo Garniture

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
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jardinière and Vase Garniture Suite
Located in London, GB
Sèvres style porcelain and gilt bronze jardinière and vase garniture suite French, late 19th century Measures: Vases: height 72cm, width 36cm, depth 22cm Urn: height 53cm, width 5...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Garniture

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Ormolu

Antique Clock Garniture with Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu
Located in London, GB
This fantastic porcelain clock garniture contains three vases, one of which has been mounted with a ormolu clock dial with jewels surrounding it. The vases are decorated in the style of the Sèvres Porcelain manufacturers, with cartouches to the front and back. The panels on the front depict ladies and putti in a landscape, while the reverse sides depict riverbanks. The vases are set on ormolu bases with canted angles, and feature twin ormolu handles which take the form of masks. The central vase is surmounted by an ormolu putti...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Garniture

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Ormolu

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jardiniere and Vase Garniture
Located in London, GB
This exquisite, three-piece garniture will make a wonderful addition to a mantelpiece, niche or table, where its fine design and craftsmanship can be properly enjoyed. The garnitur...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Garniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Neoclassical Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jardinière and Vases
Located in London, GB
Antique neoclassical Sèvres style porcelain and gilt bronze jardinière and vases French, 19th century Measures: Jardinière height 47cm, width 49cm, depth 39cm Vases height 56cm, w...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Garniture

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Ormolu

Ormolu and Sèvres-style porcelain three-piece garniture suite
Located in London, GB
Ormolu and Sèvres-style porcelain three-piece garniture suite French, Late 19th Century Vases: height 44cm, width 21cm, depth 16cm Urn: 38cm, width 33cm, depth 29cm Attributed to Pi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Garniture

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Ormolu

Two Large Rococo Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jugs
Located in London, GB
These jugs (ewers) are magnificent works of decorative art which measure an impressive 1m (39 inches) in height. In their decoration, the jugs are clearly inspired by 18th century Ro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Garniture

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English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Collection of Decorative Urns
Located in London, GB
A gilt bronze garniture de fireplace by Elkington and Company Conceived in the Rococo manner, the gilt bronze being excellently cast and planished, the suite consisting of a central two handled baluster form vase, two similar and smaller, and a pair of ewers, marked to the underside with the makers mark, circa 1850 Elkington and Company, formed by the brothers George and Henry, was founded in the 1830s, after perfecting their newly patented method of electro plating in gold and silver, for which their first patent was granted in 1840. They exhibited at the European and British 19th century Great Exhibitions, and were given permission by Queen Victoria in 1868 to copy the collection of Royal Plate...
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19th Century English Antique Rococo Garniture

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Bronze

Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Porcelain Bottles Probably by Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style gilt porcelain bottles probably by Jacob Petit French, 19th century Measures: Height 22.5cm, width 9cm, depth 6cm This pair of bottles, attributed to Jacob ...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Garniture

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Porcelain

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Rococo garniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo garniture 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 garniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo garniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original garniture, popular names associated with this style include Coalport Porcelain, Elkington Co., and Meissen Porcelain. 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 garniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,223 and tops out at $94,669 while the average work can sell for $22,297.

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