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Rococo Lanterns

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
Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved Wood Original Gilding Over 250-Years Old
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Lantern Hand-Carved over 250-Years Ago and remarkably does not appear to have ever been restored, only electrified a very long time ago. We had this Antique hand-carv...
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Carved Giltwood Three-Light Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring Classic, French elegance into your home with this large rococo hand carved hall lantern. Crafted in France, circa 1860, this traditional hexagonal light...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Giltwood

Antique/Vintage Copper French Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Louis XV, Rococo style 3 light hanging lantern is typical of the period adorned with acanthus leaves and spiral decorations makes this lantern especially charming for any decor....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Copper

Large English 18th Century Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 18th century English gilt bronze hall lantern with a finely cast frame of serpentine form. The curved glass panels are headed by chased...
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18th Century English Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Bronze

Early 20th C. Rococo Gilt Lantern With Acanthus Leaf Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This elegant early 20th-century lantern is designed in the Louis XV style, showcasing the graceful curves and ornate detailing characteristic of the period. The gilt metal frame is r...
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Early 20th Century Rococo Lanterns

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Metal

Antique Italian Venetian Rococo Carved Painted Gilt Wood 3-Light Hall Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Italian Venetian Rococo carved painted parcel gilt wooden hall lantern. Hand carved in the Veneto region (Venice) of Northeast Italy in the 18th / possibly early 19th century, exceptionally executed in the highly ornate, whimsy, light, airy, dramatic splendor that is period late Baroque Rococo style, lavishly ornamented and elaborately sculpted, featuring a large triangular sculptural form enclosing later electrified three faux candle lights, showcasing the original pale pastel green ground adorned with whimsy hand painted polychrome flower motif and ornate giltwood carvings, with beautifully aged patina over the whole. circa 1740-1810 This very large lantern probably graced a sweeping hall or palatial entry of a Venetian aristocratic palazzo decorated with frescoed walls and ceilings, marble floors, surrounded by opulent artwork. Importance / History: For many centuries, the control of artificial light was an important status symbol for people living in most cultures and was an instantly understood sign of wealth and power. Beginning in the early 17th century, grand lanterns such as this were first created and hung in the entrance halls, foyers and/or vestibules of important mansions and manor houses of the aristocratic and affluent classes of Italy, France and Spain. Up until the early 20th century, the entrance hall was considered to be one of the most important spaces in any house. The main reason was that was the most public space in a house, and prior to phones or email, the space into which guests were admitted. Many, such as business people or important tradesmen, seldom went any further into the house. Therefore, that important entryway was designed and decorated with the intent of making the best impression on anyone who might enter it and to ensure they had the highest opinion of the residents of that house. Dimensions: (approx) 32" Tall, 16.75" Wide, 16.75" Deep Condition: Very good antique condition with highly desirable original warm rustic distressed chippy paint patina. Modern lighting and wiring. Lots of antique character and old world European charm, wear consistent with age and use, including scattered minor nicks, losses and exposed gesso adding to the sophisticated whimsical elegance, warmth, and rich antique opulence! Similar to a chandelier / hanging ceiling lamp / monumental pendant light...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved Pompom Tassel
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassel. The tassel 'pompom' originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and was used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Metal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Rococo Brass Footwarmer
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic brass footwarmer or lantern, used to bring to church so that one could keep warm in the rather cold churches at the time. But could be used with a candle and be a very deco...
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18th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Brass

18th Century Rococo Brass Footwarmer
18th Century Rococo Brass Footwarmer
$2,320 Sale Price
29% Off
Large and Ornate Régence Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large and beautiful Régence style hanging lantern. The hexagonal glazed lantern is mounted with an ornate foliate corona, with traces of the original gilding. The hinged door has t...
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1880s French Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Ormolu

Large Glass and Gilt Bronze Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
This hall lantern has been exquisitely crafted from glass and gilt bronze (ormolu). The piece will look wonderful placed in a grand entrance hall, living or dining room. The light it...
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20th Century French Rococo Lanterns

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Ormolu, Bronze

Very Large Napoleon III Period Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very large Napoleon III period Rococo style gilt bronze lantern French, late 19th century Measures: Height 176cm, width 80cm, depth 80cm This exceptional lantern was produced du...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Bronze, Ormolu

Italian Early Rococo Period Silver Gilt Votive Lantern, ca. 1735
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hanging from its original canopy and issuing twisted metal rods with silver gilt spheres between them, the lantern has three arms connecting to the rods, the urn-form shape with a ho...
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1730s Italian Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Giltwood

Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze Hall Lantern. Grand in scale, this palatial lantern is finely cast in gilt-bronze. It is sumptuously modelled with asymmetrical C-scrolls, swept aca...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Ormolu

Pair of French Wrought Iron Standing Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are a pair of vintage wrought iron floor lanterns with an ornate and rustic aesthetic. The design features intricate scrollwork and floral motifs, including rose accents climbi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French Wrought Iron Standing Lanterns
Pair of French Wrought Iron Standing Lanterns
$3,400 Sale Price / set
29% Off
c1870s French Antique Rococo Louis XV Gilt Bronze Crystal Beaded Ceiling Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a spectacular Lantern Fixture. c1870 French Louis XV Rococo form Gilt Bronze Elaborate Crystal Beaded [on all sides] Ceiling Lantern Fixture. The bead work is stunning and co...
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1870s French Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Bronze

Vintage French Rococo Style White Ceramic and Glass Hanging Lantern, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage Rococo style white ceramic and glass hanging lantern, France, circa the 1970s. This adorable pendant light fixture features a white ceramic lantern and a beautiful canopy wit...
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1970s French Vintage Rococo Lanterns

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Metal

An Antique Gilt Bronze Dore French Rococo Lantern
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Bronze Dore lantern of very good quality, wonderful warm patina and very well hand chased finish. The three armed canopy of s...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful 19th Century French Caldwell Regal Bronze Lantern Frosted Glass Panels
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful early 20th century dore bronze lantern by E. F. Caldwell in the French style with original frosted glass is a beautiful addition to your entry way. The bronze work is embellished on all four corners with floral and leaf filigree and has bronze scroll work...
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Early 20th Century American Rococo Lanterns

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Bronze

Italian Rococo Style Brass Hand Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo-style (19th Century) round brass hand lantern with 6 panels and filigree trim.
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Brass

Hand Carved Italian Painted Wood Lantern
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Hand-carved Italian painted wood lantern. This chandelier lantern is inspired from a 16th century Russian Greek orthodox lantern. The three angel faces are attributed to Leonardo da ...
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Early 2000s Italian Rococo Lanterns

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Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved Pompom Tassels
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassels. The tassels 'pompoms' originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Hand Made Wall Mount Garden Lantern Sconce Candle holder Crystal Hurricane Light
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Made Wall Mount Garden Lantern Sconce Candle holder Crystal Hurricane Light. A Large PAIR of Italian Rococo style Regence candle light wrought iron wall sconces. The crystal...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Lanterns

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Crystal, Iron

Antique 19th C. French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage six-arm crystal and bronze-gilt metal chandelier is composed of three tiers of large faceted crystal pendants and crystal garlands. The lights attached to rococo-style br...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Crystal, Metal

2 Italian Rococo Style Gilt Octagonal Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
Two Italian Rococo-style (20th Century) gilt carved octagonal lanterns with shaped glass panels and a large fluted finial bottom (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century Italian Rococo Lanterns

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Giltwood, Glass

Ram heads Louis XIV Glass bell lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French Louie XIV style glass lantern. The bell-shape body is suspended from 3 lengths of brass chain secured to the brass rim with pierced gallery edge....
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Brass

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 Lanterns

Materials

Plaster

18th Century Rococo Brass Lantern
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautifull Rococo brass lantern.
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18th Century and Earlier European Antique Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Brass

18th Century Rococo Brass Lantern
18th Century Rococo Brass Lantern
$1,440 Sale Price
31% Off
Old Venetian lantern in painted metal, late 19th, early 20th
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Old Venetian lantern in painted metal, late 19th, early 20th century very beautiful patina electricity to be reviewed
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lanterns

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Metal

American 19th Century Bronze Lantern, Attributed to Hooper Co. Boston
By Hooper of Boston
Located in London, by appointment only
A Rococo Revival brass chandelier, of square tapering form with lush scrolls enriching each face. Possibly American and attributed to Hooper and Co of Boston USA, circa 1850. ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very large Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 160cm, diameter 62cm This magnificent lantern is crafted from gilt bronze in a wonderfully ...
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20th Century French Rococo Lanterns

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Ormolu, Bronze

Rococo lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo lanterns 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 lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo lanterns made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lanterns, popular names associated with this style include Interi, and Edward F. Caldwell Co.. 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 lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $975 and tops out at $92,910 while the average work can sell for $3,750.

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