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Rococo Porcelain

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
Dr Wall First Period Worcester Sugar Box England Circa 1775
Dr Wall First Period Worcester Sugar Box England Circa 1775

Dr Wall First Period Worcester Sugar Box England Circa 1775

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

This 18th-century First Period Worcester Porcelain sugar box was hand painted featuring beautiful swags painted with green leaves, purple berries, and two-tone blue and yellow apples. Each swag is tied with a purple ribbon in an elegant bow. Green leaves and two-tone plums hang from each ribbon. The cover finial is crafted as a budding rose painted in gorgeous pinkish purple and yellow with two green leaves. The sugar box's border and cover are both adorned with a band of underglaze blue and a chain of golden ribbons and are gently lobed, which adds visual excitement as light plays over the curved surfaces. Made in England circa 1775, this sugar box is a gem! Dimensions: 5" tall x 4.5" diameter Condition: Excellent Marks: On the underside is the Worcester First Period crescent in underglaze blue (see last image). Early Worcester Porcelain marks are rarely seen—a blue crescent mark (seen here) dates pieces back to the 'First' or 'Dr Wall...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Milk Jug, Rococo Style, Hand-Painted, Circa 1760
Meissen Porcelain Milk Jug, Rococo Style, Hand-Painted, Circa 1760

Meissen Porcelain Milk Jug, Rococo Style, Hand-Painted, Circa 1760

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

Meissen milk jug and cover, of baluster shape with wishbone handle and shell spout, painted with two park scene's beneath osier neck and cover, floral top, c.1760, height 16cm, under...

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1760s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Berlin KPM Guild Royal Blue Porcelain Vase
Berlin KPM Guild Royal Blue Porcelain Vase

Berlin KPM Guild Royal Blue Porcelain Vase

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Guaynabo, PR

Berlin KPM pedestal vaulted vase. It is hand painted on the front with a scene of Kronprinzepalais building redesigned by Johann Heinrich Strack for Prince Frederick William of Pruss...

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19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Bronze

White and Blue Porcelain Breakfast Boards, Set of Six, Germany
White and Blue Porcelain Breakfast Boards, Set of Six, Germany

White and Blue Porcelain Breakfast Boards, Set of Six, Germany

Located in Barntrup, DE

White and blue porcelain breakfast boards, set of six, Germany, circa the 1930s. A beautiful set of six porcelain breakfast boards, butterboards, or breadboards. Five boards are deco...

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1930s German Vintage Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Genre Figurine, Louise Asleep, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850
Large Meissen Genre Figurine, Louise Asleep, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850

Large Meissen Genre Figurine, Louise Asleep, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Depiction of a sleeping young beauty in elaborate Rococo attire with ornate lace trimmings and her hair tied back in a large bow, seated on a chair with her arm resting on a small si...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Approach, by J.C. Schoenheit, Circa 1850
Large Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Approach, by J.C. Schoenheit, Circa 1850

Large Meissen Rococo Genre Group, The Approach, by J.C. Schoenheit, Circa 1850

By Johann Carl Schoenheit, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional rare Meissen porcelain group: A group of three figures in elaborate Rococo attire: the young, pretty lady in a bodice dress with a low neckline, a long skirt, a bustle an...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler. The models are based on designs by Johann Joachim Kandler, the chief modeler at Meissen in the mid-18th ...

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1840s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Six Rococo Sèvres Style Porcelain Plates
Six Rococo Sèvres Style Porcelain Plates

Six Rococo Sèvres Style Porcelain Plates

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

Each porcelain plate in this set of six features a navy-blue ground, distinctive to works produced in the style of Sèvres, and gilded rims with ornate patterns inscribed. The centre ...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Green-Ground Pot-Pourri Vases
Pair of French 19th Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Green-Ground Pot-Pourri Vases

Pair of French 19th Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Green-Ground Pot-Pourri Vases

By Jacob Petit

Located in New York, NY

A Large Pair of French 19th Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Green-Ground Pot-Pourri Vases and Covers, Marked 'JP' on Bottom of Each. Each is of square form with a fantastic green ground. The covered vases are decorated with elaborate panels of village scenes, one either side of each vase, and also floral scenes independently to them. The vases are complete with pierced gilded relief frieze...

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1850s French Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Antique French Sèvres Style Porcelain Dessert Service Turquoise Case
Large Antique French Sèvres Style Porcelain Dessert Service Turquoise Case

Large Antique French Sèvres Style Porcelain Dessert Service Turquoise Case

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

Large Antique French Sèvres Style Porcelain Dessert Service Turquoise Case French, Late 19th Century Smallest (plate): Height 3cm, diameter 23cm Largest (tureen): Height 17cm, widt...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain, Wood

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Figurine of a Lady, Hand-Painted, Circa 1740
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Figurine of a Lady, Hand-Painted, Circa 1740

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Figurine of a Lady, Hand-Painted, Circa 1740

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

A good 18th Century Meissen Figurine of a Lady, circa 1740, modelled by Peter Reinecke wearing a hat with a ribbon, floral dress and holding a bouquet of flowers and standing on a fl...

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1740s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Floral Rococo Style French Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit
Pair of 19th Century Floral Rococo Style French Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit

Pair of 19th Century Floral Rococo Style French Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit

By Jacob Petit

Located in Madrid, ES

This pair of striking 19th century porcelain vases, though unmarked, were almost certainly produced by Jacob Petit (1797-1868), the French pottery manufacturer well-known for his idi...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Dux, Rococo Couple in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1940s
Royal Dux, Rococo Couple in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1940s

Royal Dux, Rococo Couple in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Dux. Rococo couple in hand painted porcelain, 1940s. Stamped. In very good condition. The woman measures: 21 x 13 cm. The man measures: 22 x 9 cm.

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1940s Czech Vintage Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Dresden Porcelain Figures and Groups
Set of 12 Dresden Porcelain Figures and Groups

Set of 12 Dresden Porcelain Figures and Groups

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This charming set comprises twelve decorated figures and figural groups that one might encounter on a stroll through an 18th century town. The set includes animals, musicians, dancer...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Vintage 80s Rococo Regency Vases By Agostinelli Italy for Harrods
Pair of Large Vintage 80s Rococo Regency Vases By Agostinelli Italy for Harrods

Pair of Large Vintage 80s Rococo Regency Vases By Agostinelli Italy for Harrods

By Porcellane D'arte Agostinelli, Harrods

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

These exquisite vintage porcelain vases from the 1980s, crafted by Agostinelli, Italy and sold by Harrods, epitomize the luxurious Rococo Regency style. The vases are adorned in a st...

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1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745

Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen gorgeous rococo mantel / table clock made of gilded / gilt bronze, excellently decorated with sculptured figurines made of porcelain. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue M...

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1740s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Dresden Porcelain Potpourri Lidded Bowl
19th Century Dresden Porcelain Potpourri Lidded Bowl

19th Century Dresden Porcelain Potpourri Lidded Bowl

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

19th Century Dresden Porcelain Potpourri Lidded Bowl, with a rounded, lobed form with a domed lid, and a scalloped rim and handle with applied floral elements (leaves and a berry). T...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India". Modeled with Alexander the great's three warriors/soldiers riding on caparisoned eleph...

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1880s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

French Le Tallec Hand Painted Porcelain Soupière, Mid-20th Century, Rococo Style
French Le Tallec Hand Painted Porcelain Soupière, Mid-20th Century, Rococo Style

French Le Tallec Hand Painted Porcelain Soupière, Mid-20th Century, Rococo Style

Located in Lantau, HK

This French Le Tallec parcel-gilt blue-celeste ground porcelain soupière with lid and tray from the mid-20th century has an oval shape and is in the Rococo style. The piece is in the Sèvres style with an oval bombe body centring sides of Rocaille molded details above shaped cartouches. The piece is signed and dated underneath the soupière with a dating system adopted by Le Tallec after 1941 in underglaze blue with a gilded stamp. A letter code in the upper part of the atelier signature “LT” indicates the date of production. This piece is signed “Z” for the year 1953. The initials of the piece’s painter in the lower part, “F N” indicate the artist. Above handwritten in underglaze red “Dessiné et...

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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Fall Figural Group
Meissen Porcelain Fall Figural Group

Meissen Porcelain Fall Figural Group

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pair of putti holding symbols of the harvest adorn this Meissen porcelain figural group entitled Fall. Part of the company's Seasons series, these charming characters rest upon a r...

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19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Box in the form of a Lily Flower
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Box in the form of a Lily Flower

Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Box in the form of a Lily Flower

Located in New York, NY

A Very Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Box in the form of a Lily Flower. Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Box in the form of a lily flower. Modeled as a fully blossomed white lily with curling petals forming both the lid and lower body, the surface is molded with naturalistic ribbing and undulating edges. The flower head opens at the center to reveal yellow stamens surrounding a pale green pistil, while the exterior is accented with green glazed stems and leaves extending along the sides and rear. The petals curve outward in overlapping layers, creating a highly irregular silhouette with deeply molded contours imitating the appearance of natural flower petals. A thin gilt line follows the seam where the lid joins the lower section, while the interior is glazed in white. The underside retains the underglaze blue crossed swords mark with two dots beneath. The crossed swords mark with two dots beneath is associated with the Meissen “Dot Period...

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1760s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory of Geography & Science, Maiden & Putties
Large Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory of Geography & Science, Maiden & Putties

Large Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory of Geography & Science, Maiden & Putties

Located in New York, NY

A monumental porcelain group by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory depicting an allegorical geography lesson centered on study, observation, and mapping of the world. At the heart of the ...

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1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Enamel

Rosenthal Classic Rose, Vase and Butter Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain
Rosenthal Classic Rose, Vase and Butter Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain

Rosenthal Classic Rose, Vase and Butter Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rosenthal Classic rose. Vase and butter tray in hand painted porcelain with romantic scenes and gold decoration. Mid-20th century. The vase measures: 20 x...

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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Three Ilmenau Porcelain Figurines, Dancing Boy Children, 1970s
Three Ilmenau Porcelain Figurines, Dancing Boy Children, 1970s

Three Ilmenau Porcelain Figurines, Dancing Boy Children, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Three Ilmenau porcelain figurines. Dancing boy children, 1970s. Largest measures: 14 x 7.5 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.

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1970s German Vintage Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Continental Floral Painted Porcelain Dinner Service
Antique Continental Floral Painted Porcelain Dinner Service

Antique Continental Floral Painted Porcelain Dinner Service

Located in London, GB

63-Piece Antique German Floral Porcelain Part Dinner Service Continental, c.1900 Largest plate: 36cm in diameter, 5cm in depth Smaller plates: 23.5cm in diameter, 2.5cm in depth. Th...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen porcelain Rococo style centrepiece
Large Meissen porcelain Rococo style centrepiece

Large Meissen porcelain Rococo style centrepiece

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Large Meissen porcelain Rococo style centrepiece German, Late 19th Century Height 42cm, width 40cm, depth 25cm According to a design by E. A. Leuteritz,...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Rococo Style Russian Porcelain Candlesticks
Pair of Antique Rococo Style Russian Porcelain Candlesticks

Pair of Antique Rococo Style Russian Porcelain Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

These exquisite porcelain candlesticks were made in the 19th century by the famous Russian Popov Manufactory. The candlesticks are Rococo in their style. They feature knopped stem...

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19th Century Russian Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Derby Figures of 'Jewish Pedlar and Companion' , circa 1760
Pair of 18th Century Derby Figures of 'Jewish Pedlar and Companion' , circa 1760

Pair of 18th Century Derby Figures of 'Jewish Pedlar and Companion' , circa 1760

By Derby Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

Pair of 18th Century Derby Figures of 'Jewish Pedlar and Companion' , circa 1760 , made from polychrome enamelled porcelain, both depicted in colourful pink and yellow outfits decora...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Cupid Group With Dog And Potpourri, By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1870
Meissen Cupid Group With Dog And Potpourri, By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1870

Meissen Cupid Group With Dog And Potpourri, By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1870

Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 19th century: Two cupid boys wrapped in cloths, one seated on the ground and playing with a dog, the other leaning against a tree trunk pr...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Autumn', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760
Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Autumn', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

Early Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory Autumn', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1760

Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 18th century: Four cupids in cloths grouped together with a billy goat lying on the ground, a cupid crowned with vines sitting on the anim...

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rare KPM Porcelain Plaque of Modona & child after Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Rare KPM Porcelain Plaque of Modona & child after Bartolome Esteban Murillo

Rare KPM Porcelain Plaque of Modona & child after Bartolome Esteban Murillo

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in New York, NY

A Very Rare KPM Porcelain Plaque of Modona with child, with Saint Elizabeth and Saint John the Baptist, after Bartolome Esteban Murillo (Spain, 1617-1682), Beautifully hand painted ...

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1870s German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Antique German Painted Porcelain Cachepots by Meissen
Pair of Antique German Painted Porcelain Cachepots by Meissen

Pair of Antique German Painted Porcelain Cachepots by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique German painted porcelain cachepots by Meissen German, Early 20th Century Height 16cm, diameter 17cm A striking pair of early 20th century porcelain cachepots by Me...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Bacchant Group, Drunken Silenus On Donkey, by E.A. Leuteritz, Circa 1860
Meissen Bacchant Group, Drunken Silenus On Donkey, by E.A. Leuteritz, Circa 1860

Meissen Bacchant Group, Drunken Silenus On Donkey, by E.A. Leuteritz, Circa 1860

By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meisse porcelain group of the 19th century: The group was designed by Leuteritz using old moulds based on a model by Friedrich Elias Meyer from 1760: Visibly drunk Silenus,...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rococo porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo porcelain 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 porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo porcelain made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, Michel Victor Acier, and Bow 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $158,608 while the average work can sell for $3,237.