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Its mirror, framed in exuberant scrolls of acanthus and shell motifs, features a beveled triptych form with subtle age marks along the silvering, suggesting authentic mid-century patina rather than reproduction aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003eDrawer fronts are hand-molded in the Rococo manner, with gilt-trimmed, square green quartz or aventurine pulls mounted in brass bezels — a later c.1960 designer replacement that complements the marble tones while adding a jewel-like contrast to the black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1696\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003eThe proportions (approximately 72” wide × 34” high to tabletop × 80” total height) and double pedestal form point to French or Italian workshop origin, possibly Lyon, Florence, or Parisian Art-Deco crossover production, where Rococo detailing met streamlined symmetry before the postwar modernist shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1701\" data-start=\"1698\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1727\" data-start=\"1703\"\u003eNotable Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2294\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003e→ Era: c. 1930–1945 (interwar to early mid-century)\u003cbr data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1784\"\u003e→ Origin: Continental Europe, likely France or Northern Italy\u003cbr data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003e→ Materials: Solid carved wood, natural marble slab, gilt metal mounts, semi-precious stone pulls\u003cbr data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003e→ Finish: Hand-lacquered satin black with subtle patination\u003cbr data-end=\"2025\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003e→ Mirror: Beveled tri-panel with shell and scroll crest\u003cbr data-end=\"2087\" data-start=\"2084\"\u003e→ Condition: Excellent restored condition; natural wear on marble edge consistent with age; mirror shows desirable light foxing\u003cbr data-end=\"2221\" data-start=\"2218\"\u003e→ Dimensions: ~72\" W × 34\" H (surface) × 80\" H (mirror top) × 21\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2296\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2327\" data-start=\"2301\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2760\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003eDuring the 1930s revival period, ateliers across France and Italy reinterpreted Louis XV and Louis XVI motifs for the modern home — heavier, darker, more sculptural, often pairing ornate forms with materials like black lacquer and marble. 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The headboard and footboard read like a single gesture—serpentine, balanced, and richly toned—while the surface shows that desirable century-old glow and fine craquelure. Equally at home as a statement in a primary suite or styled in a guest room with crisp linen and brass accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eSerpentine crest with bold rocaille shell and pierced acanthus; framed panel with applied scrollwork surrounding an arabesque marquetry medallion; shaped lower apron with central rocaille reserve; \u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"758\"\u003ecabriole legs\u003c\/strong\u003e with leaf-carved knees and scrolled toes. A classic Continental inter-war interpretation of Louis XV—restrained, elegant, and luxurious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eBook-matched \u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"962\"\u003efigured walnut\/mahogany veneer\u003c\/strong\u003e over hardwood; \u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003efruitwood marquetry\u003c\/strong\u003e to the cartouche; hand-finished carving (likely beech or walnut) toned to match. Original shellac\/early lacquer finish with warm oxidation and uniform age crazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eTypical for quality regional ateliers of the period, pieces were not always stamped. No maker’s mark observed in photos; attribution: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eFrench\/Belgian, c. 1915–1935\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eDimensions (approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eHeadboard: ~58\" H × ~61\" W\u003cbr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eFootboard: ~35\" H × ~61\" W\u003cbr data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eRails: ~76\" L (fits European \u003cstrong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003edouble\u003c\/strong\u003e; easily adapted to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003equeen\u003c\/strong\u003e with conversion rails)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e(Hand-finished work varies slightly; happy to tailor the listing once exact measurements are confirmed.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eProduced in northern \u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eFrance\/Belgium\u003c\/strong\u003e between the wars, when regional shops blended machine-roughed stock with hand carving and fine veneering to revive 18th-century styles for modern homes. The beaded edge at the footboard, applied rocaille frames, and arabesque inlay are signatures of this period’s better workshops—opulent but disciplined, built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Crisp carving, no significant veneer loss noted, uniform patina with attractive finish checking, minor nicks at high points consistent with age. Structurally sound and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eready for modern slats\u003c\/strong\u003e; queen conversion available with adapter rails and center support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"3016\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2368\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2383\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2402\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2431\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLouis XV \/ Rococo-Revival\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2441\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2462\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFrance or Belgium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2470\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2486\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ec. 1915–1935\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2499\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2584\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFigured walnut\/mahogany veneer; fruitwood marquetry; carved beech\/walnut elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2594\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eOriginal shellac\/early lacquer with warm patina and fine craquelure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2681\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eSerpentine panels; applied rocaille frames; cabriole legs; shaped apron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2831\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2764\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2831\"\u003eEuropean double (approx. 55\" inside); queen conversion possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2844\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eExcellent vintage; light, honest wear; display- and sleep-ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2925\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eInclusions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003eHeadboard, footboard, side rails (confirm hardware); slat solution available on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3477\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis bed delivers that rare mix of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003esculptural presence\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003ewarmth\u003c\/strong\u003e—shimmering figured veneer, graceful curves, and hand-finished detail that softens a space without shouting. Style it with crisp white linen and antique brass, or lean into mood with dark walls and velvet. Either way, it’s a century-old piece that feels timeless—and it sleeps beautifully once outfitted with modern slats or a discreet queen conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42636494012521,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_11092.jpg?v=1761168744"},{"product_id":"antique-french-rococo-revival-pedestal-porcelain-chocolate-cup-c-1880-1910-pastoral-scene-gilt","title":"Antique French Rococo Revival Pedestal Porcelain Chocolate Cup c.1880–1910 Pastoral Scene Gilt","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eA delicate \u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eRococo Revival porcelain pedestal cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, richly decorated with a romantic pastoral scene of courting figures in a countryside setting. The imagery wraps continuously around the bowl and depicts finely dressed figures in an idyllic landscape—an aesthetic drawn directly from \u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e18th-century French Rococo decorative traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eThe cup sits on a raised pedestal foot and features a gracefully molded handle with subtle gilt accents. A deep black enamel band encircles the lower portion of the bowl, ornamented with gold decorative motifs and bordered by additional hand-applied gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003ePieces like this were commonly used in the late Victorian era for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eserving chocolate, custards, posset, or small dessert creams\u003c\/strong\u003e, and were often part of elegant tea or dessert services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eThe pastoral imagery reflects the long European fascination with idealized rural life—a decorative tradition popularized in the 1700s through artists such as François Boucher and widely adopted by porcelain makers throughout the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eDuring the late 19th century, porcelain factories across \u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eFrance, Germany, and Bohemia\u003c\/strong\u003e produced refined tableware that revived the romantic decorative themes of the earlier Rococo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eScenes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eshepherds, courting couples, and pastoral landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e were especially popular. These designs echoed the aristocratic fascination with rural fantasy—a cultural trend where the countryside was imagined as a place of elegance, romance, and leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003ePorcelain makers achieved these scenes using a technique called \u003cstrong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003etransfer printing\u003c\/strong\u003e, where an engraved design was applied to the porcelain surface and then hand-colored. This allowed workshops to produce detailed imagery while still maintaining the charm of hand decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eblack enamel banding, gold ornamentation, and narrative pastoral scenes\u003c\/strong\u003e became a hallmark of European export porcelain around the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pedestal chocolate cup \/ dessert cup\u003cbr data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European (likely French or German)\u003cbr data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Victorian \/ Edwardian\u003cbr data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003eEstimated Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1880–1910\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003cbr data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer printed pastoral scene with hand-colored accents\u003cbr data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003eTrim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-applied gilt decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eRaised pedestal base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003eContinuous pastoral courting scene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eBlack enamel decorative band with gilt motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003eGold rim and detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003eMolded handle with gilded accent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3118\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eCondition + Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003eVery good antique condition consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3226\"\u003eObserved characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3253\"\u003eMinor wear to gilding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003eLight surface wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eSmall glaze imperfections from original firing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003eNo visible cracks or structural damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003eAs with many antique porcelain pieces of this period, minor irregularities in decoration and glaze are part of the manufacturing process and contribute to the authenticity of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3846\"\u003eAntique porcelain has a way of carrying both elegance and narrative. This piece captures a moment of romantic countryside life rendered in miniature—figures strolling, courting, and conversing in a landscape imagined centuries ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"4014\"\u003eDisplayed on a shelf, styled on a tea tray, or incorporated into a cabinet of curiosities, this cup brings a subtle sense of European decorative history into a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4174\"\u003eIts sculptural pedestal form and delicate painted imagery make it equally compelling as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4173\"\u003eobject of display or as part of a collected porcelain grouping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4176\" data-end=\"4179\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4208\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4210\" data-end=\"4392\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4235\"\u003eViridian Eclection\u003c\/strong\u003e, we seek out objects that embody craftsmanship, history, and character. Each piece is selected not only for its beauty but for the story it carries forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4559\"\u003eThis pedestal cup is a small but vivid reminder of a time when even everyday objects—like a cup for chocolate or custard—were designed with artistry and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4561\" data-end=\"4580\"\u003eBring history home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42976214843497,"sku":null,"price":116.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/antique_french_rococo_revival_pedestal_porcelain_chocolate_cup_c.18801910_pastoral_scene_gilt772593627965735050671505513.jpg?v=1774756381"},{"product_id":"gilt-rococo-scroll-double-candleholder-c-early-to-mid-20th-century","title":"Gilt Rococo Scroll Double Candleholder, c. Early-to-Mid 20th Century","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilt Rococo Scroll Double Candleholder, c. Early-to-Mid 20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sculptural gilt porcelain double candleholder in a dramatic Rococo revival scroll form, c. early-to-mid 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking ceramic candleholder features two candle cups integrated into a sweeping curled body, with a raised oval base, cream glazed ground, turquoise-green accent panel, and richly applied gilt decoration. The form is expressive and architectural, moving upward in a theatrical scroll that feels part candlestick, part small decorative sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is heavily ornamented, with gold floral patterning across the base and upper scrolls, delicate floral linework on the cream body, and a soft green-turquoise panel that gives the piece a beautiful contrast against the warm gilt finish. The two candle cups show visible interior wear from use, adding to the aged character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall design draws from Rococo revival and Belle Époque-inspired decorative taste: curved forms, scrollwork, gilding, florals, and ornamental excess handled at a small, highly decorative scale. It has the kind of presence that makes a plain candlestick look like it came to the party underdressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis candleholder belongs to the long tradition of Rococo revival decorative ceramics, where movement, asymmetry, scrollwork, gilding, and floral ornament were used to create small objects with theatrical presence. The Rococo language originated in 18th-century European decorative arts, but its influence returned repeatedly through the 19th and early 20th centuries in porcelain, mantel ornaments, vanity pieces, and parlor accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the early-to-mid 20th century, decorative porcelain candleholders and mantel pieces often borrowed from older European forms while adapting them for domestic interiors. Pieces like this were made to bring gilt ornament and old-world refinement into smaller spaces: mantels, dressing tables, sideboards, consoles, and formal sitting rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact maker and origin are not identified from the provided photos. Without a visible underside mark, the safest catalog language is \u003cstrong\u003eearly-to-mid 20th century Rococo revival ceramic or porcelain double candleholder\u003c\/strong\u003e. The form, gilding, candle cup wear, floral decoration, and surface patina support an older vintage reading rather than a contemporary decorative reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGilt Rococo Scroll Double Candleholder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec. early-to-mid 20th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed porcelain or ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRococo revival, Belle Époque revival, ornate decorative ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble candleholder with two candle cups and sculptural scroll body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubject \/ Motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrollwork, floral gilt decoration, ornamental foliate detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold, cream, white, turquoise-green, amber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy glazed surface with heavy gilt decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain or ceramic, glaze, gilt decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurements to be added\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnknown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarkings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo underside mark shown in provided photos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood vintage condition with visible gilt wear, candle cup residue, surface patina, and age-related rubbing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe candleholder presents beautifully overall, with strong sculptural form and rich gilt detail. The candle cups show visible interior residue, discoloration, and surface wear from use. The gilding shows rubbing, speckling, and age-related wear, especially along raised edges, scrolls, rims, and high-contact areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo major breaks or structural losses are visible in the provided photos. Small edge wear, glaze wear, gilt loss, and surface patina are consistent with age and use. The underside has not been shown, so maker, origin, and any factory mark remain unidentified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis candleholder belongs in a room that appreciates ornament, curve, and a little drama from something smaller than a chandelier. It would be beautiful on a mantel, writing desk, console, bedside table, vanity, bookshelf, dining sideboard, or layered into a collected tabletop arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gilt finish brings warmth and reflection, while the cream and turquoise-green accents soften the piece and make it easier to place. It pairs especially well with antique mirrors, marble, dark wood, velvet, brass, old books, portrait miniatures, floral ceramics, and candlelit rooms that understand subtlety is sometimes wildly overrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a functional candleholder with appropriately sized candles, or style it as a sculptural decorative object. Its strength is in the silhouette: the scrolling form gives movement from every angle, while the gilt floral surface keeps it refined and richly detailed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47677231693929,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/06F72314-1A70-4AAC-9ECB-BB9C4A34698B_1_105_c.jpg?v=1780889048"}],"url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/collections\/french-rococo-revival.oembed","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}