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Rocaille Antique Furniture

The Rocaille style is the most opulent, intentionally excessive version of the Louis XV form. It is characterized by exaggerated curves and extensive carving, sculpting, and ornamentation, most commonly including scrolls, seashells (fauna) and acanthus leaves (flora). In English-speaking countries, the Rocaille form is also known by the name "Rococo," (sometimes spelld "Roccoco") which is the Italian word for the style.

Very fine, French, Louix XV period 'Rocaille', Provençal commodeVery fine, French, Louix XV period "Rocaille", Provençal commode (Item No. 842)
In solid, carved walnut with pierced bottom apron ("traverse ajourée") on front and both sides. From Nimes, circa 1750.

Dimensions: 53¾" wide by 35¾" high by 27½" deep

Very fine, Italian, giltwood mirror of large dimensionsVery fine, Italian, giltwood mirror of large dimensions (Item No. 841)
With original mercury glass. Mid-18th century.

Dimensions: 98" high by 52" wide

Italian, Rococco period, walnut consoleItalian, Rococco period, walnut console (Item No. 838)
With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century.

Dimensions: 60" wide by 35" high by 26½" deep

French, Louis XV style, bronze d'ore and cut glass, twelve-light chandelierFrench, Louis XV style, bronze d'ore and cut glass, twelve-light chandelier (Item No. 503)
In the Rocaille style. Late 19th or early 20th century. Electrified to American standard.

Dimensions: 38" diameter by 37" high

French, Louis XV period, carved giltwood console tableFrench, Louis XV period, carved giltwood console table (Item No. 683)
With marble top. Mid-18th century.

Dimensions: 61" wide by 28" deep by 33½" high

French, Rocaille period, console tableFrench, Rocaille period, console table (Item No. 670)
In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century.

Dimensions: 34" wide by 19" deep by 33" high

Northern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console tableNorthern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console table (Item No. 587)
With ochre color marble top having a green border. Mid-18th century.

Dimensions: 53" wide by 27" deep by 37" high

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