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Rococo Furniture

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
Rococo Style Fruitwood Desk With Cabriolet Legs
Located in Ross, CA
Custom bureau plat of high quality made in the 1990's. Made of solid wood, it has three drawers and cabriolet legs.
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1990s Unknown Rococo Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Rococo Style Fruitwood Desk With Cabriolet Legs
Rococo Style Fruitwood Desk With Cabriolet Legs

Rococo Style Fruitwood Desk With Cabriolet Legs

Indonesian Vintage Rococo Style Red and Gold Low Table with Ball-and-claw Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian low coffee table from the mid 20th century, with hand-carved apron, gilt accents and ball-and-claw feet. Created in Indonesia during the midcentury period, this coffee table captures our attention with its Rococo style lines as well as red and gold colors. Featuring a rectangular top overhanging an apron hand-carved with foliage motifs, the table showcases a red ground highlighting the golden tones beautifully. Raised on ball-and-claw feet, this vintage Indonesian coffee table...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Indonesian Vintage Rococo Style Red and Gold Low Table with Ball-and-claw Feet
Indonesian Vintage Rococo Style Red and Gold Low Table with Ball-and-claw Feet

Indonesian Vintage Rococo Style Red and Gold Low Table with Ball-and-claw Feet

Large 18th Century Rosewood Rococo Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large and imposing Portuguese Rococo rosewood inlaid commode. Mid-18th century. The shaped serpentine top above a slightly serpentine bombay shaped front with five drawers. Inlaid ...
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18th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture

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Rosewood

Large 18th Century Rosewood Rococo Commode
Large 18th Century Rosewood Rococo Commode

Large 18th Century Rosewood Rococo Commode

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Wood

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Vintage Elmwood Waterfall Coffee Table with Carved Apron & Legs
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Antique Hand Painted Tibetan Elm Low Square Coffee Table with 3 Storage Drawers
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Antique Hand Painted Tibetan Elm Low Square Coffee Table with 3 Storage Drawers

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Rococo furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, rosewood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and Indonesia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,800 and tops out at $13,467 while the average work can sell for $5,100.

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