rocaille
/roʊˈkaɪ/
noun
- A style of decoration using rock-like or shell-like forms, popular in the 18th century.
- The garden's rocaille grotto was made of rough stones and seashells.
- The palace's rocaille ornamentation featured intricate shells and curling vines.
- She studied the rocaille patterns in the old French furniture.
- A small, ornamental rock or piece of shell used in decorative work.
- The necklace was adorned with tiny gold rocailles.
- The artisan carefully placed each rocaille into the mosaic.
- Collectors prize antique rocaille pieces from the Rococo period.