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
18th Century Venetian Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century Venetian mirror. Carved wood and gesso, paint and gilt. Old mercury looking glass. Good Rococo form with shell motifs and bla...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass, Gesso
19th Century Louis XV Style Jardinière or Plant Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XV style Rococo bronze mounted jardinière, or planter, on a pedestal stand. Kingwood marquetry veneer retains the old French polish finish. Decorated with...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 c. 1895-1950 Chantilly Sterling Fish Forks by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 Chantilly sterling silver small fish forks by Gorham, 1895-1950. Monogram "P". 3.65 troy oz.
5.75".
Category
Early 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Painted Wood Beaded Chandelier by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crafted wood & metal painted 6-light chandelier with wood beads and unique carved tassels hanging throughout. The hand painted finish is done over time in the antique artisan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Style Inkwell, Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Inkwell. Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By The Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry, Paris.
Designed in the exuberant Rococo style surmounted by a sea...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Dutch Delft Mantle Garniture of Five Pieces 18th Century Hand Painted Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This Dutch Delft mantle garniture comprises five pieces: three lidded vases and a pair of flute-shaped vases.
It was crafted in the Netherlands around 1780.
The design features a han...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
18th Century Pearl and Murano Glass Bead Altar Palmetti and Urn
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning late 18th century Italian altar palmetti, hand crafted flowers made from tens of thousands of individual murano glass beads and simulated pearls, woven together to form a ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood
BEAUTIFUL PERFUMER Sevres end 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
BEAUTIFUL PERFUMER Sevres 18th Century
In French Sévres porcelain, with a gilded bronze mount, polychrome and gilded decoration with a gallant landscape s...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Set of 10 Cups & Saucers by Mottahedeh
By Mottahedeh
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 10 cups & saucers "Duke of Gloucester" pattern, by Mottahedeh, late 20th century. Made for Colonial Williamsburg's special Reserve Collection, copyright 1992. Hand painted & g...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Rococo Style Burl Wood Marquetry Bedside Chests with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style burl wood bedside chests from the Midcentury period, with two drawers, marquetry décor, serpentine front and ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Burl
German 18th Century Porcelain Copper Wall Appliqué of Lady
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th Century Porcelain Copper Wall Appliqué of Lady, Germany.
The porcelain dia is 5.25 inches
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Copper
19th Century Gilt Bronze Candleholders, in the style of Ernest Meissonier
By Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this wonderful and extremely rare pair of candleholders from the late 19th century Napoleon III era, embodying the exceptionally ornamental and dramatic Rococo st...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Rococo commode with original brass pulls, hardware and locks on three bow front drawers. The top drawer has three compartments. Commode top front and sides are contoured. Apron and...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Antique Silk Bow Pillow Champagne Colour Cushion
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
French Antique Silk Bow Pillow Champagne Colour Cushion
A custom made luxury contemporary cushion (pillow) constructed using precious antique fabric.
Fab...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Textile, Silk
XIXth c. tall patinated bronze mirror with dolphin decor
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
XIXth century patinated bronze mirror with a decor of an antique "dolphin" fish, scrolls and cobs
The mirror is an old hand shaped one and in good condition, some black marks like m...
Category
1890s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Silver Plate Ten Cup Coffee Tea Decanter Beverage Pitcher Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Serve any beverage of your choice with elegance with this silver-plated decanter beverage pitcher jug drink cask by the Standard Silver Company of Toronto Canada. The ten-cup set comes with a stand, pitcher, and slop cup. The inside has a porcelain lining for hot or cold beverages.
In 1893, the Standard Silver Company of Toronto started as the successor to the Acme Silver Company. But in 1912, they became part of the International Silver Company headquartered in Meriden, Conn. in the USA. Thus made sometime between 1893 - 1912.
The slop cup for spills and leavings is from Wallace Silversmith from Wallington, CT, USA, successors to Wallace and Sons also in Wallington, CT. It is not original to the set but fits the stand well. It is stamped " Wallace 992" indicating it is after 1956. The pitcher is designed to simulate a barrel. The rococo trim...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Superb Bronze High Quality Signed leRoy French Rococo Louis XV Mantle Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Signed Le Roy. Ormolu. 24 1/4" h x 18 1/4" w x 8 1/4" d.
Condition
Previous repair. No pendulum. Oxidation.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th century Swedish Rococo Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th century Rococo style Armchair in draped old paint finish, pierced back, carved splats and apron - resting on cabriole legs.
Movable seat cushion covered in palest colo...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Country House Giltwood Bench/Window Seat
Located in London, GB
A substantial late 18th century gilt wood window seat/bench from an Irish country house. Inspired by the French rococo-style which is characterised by...
Category
Late 18th Century Northern Irish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Black Painted Rococo Secretary from Denmark circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine rococo secretary reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling in the early 1800's.
The dramatic serpentine drawers with curvaceous front and carved skirt resting on cabr...
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Impressive Large Lidded Ornate Bronze Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate and large bronze urn having a blackened matte finish with some verdigris coloration. There is a removeable lid topped with acorn finial. Gorgeous grape and leaf d...
Category
2010s American Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Faenza Garofano Covered Tureen With Handles
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th century Italian Faenza Garofano tureen with lid and handles. Porcelain covered dish with artichoke-shaped grip. Features rich colors...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Iron Chandelier, 115 Cm, 8 Lights, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large chandelier (115cm) in cut and patinated iron, with gilding highlights, like a large bouquet of flowers and leaves
8 lights (electricity to be reviewed according to local stand...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
Georgian Rococo Style Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An ode to the exquisite European opulence of the 18th century. A flat top above Vitruvian scroll work around the frieze, a hand-carved apron featuring ornate flourishes and floral sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
TABLE CLOCK "ARAB WARRIOR" 19th Century ex Christie's
Located in Madrid, ES
TABLE CLOCK "ARAB WARRIOR" 19th Century ex Christie's
In French porcelain, relief decoration, polychrome and gold, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, relief and gold metal...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Louis XV Style Gilt and Chiseled Bronze Candlestick By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This little Louis XV style gilt bronze candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table.
It resume the great taste of Rococo period decoration. A...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Venetian papier mâché box
Located in Brescia, IT
Venice, papier mâchè box, early 19th century
decorated with watercolor prints having the theme of board games.
6.6 cm height x 12.2 (diameter)
In particular:
the cover feature...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Paper
"PAIR OF BIRDS ON TORSO" FRENCH SCULPTURES SEVRES 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"PAIR OF BIRDS ON TORSO" FRENCH SCULPTURES SEVRES 19th Century
pair of Sèvres porcelain sculptures.
Resting on relief bronze bases.
Marked....
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Small Charming Genuine Swedish Blue Gustavian Rococo Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Small charming Swedish sideboard from the transitional period between the Rococo and Gustavian periods. This genuine, Swedish country house furniture was crafted by hand in Hälsingla...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Carved Rococo Clarence House Flame Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Dramatic elegant rococo style carved intricate sofa upholstered in Clearance House Amelie Linen Velvet in Navy Red fabric. This immaculate sofa is dripping in custom details from the...
Category
Early 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
18th Century Italian Fragment with Pyrite and a Baroque Pearl on a Lucite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment base with coordinating pyrite and a baroque pearl on a lucite base. The fragment was originally part of a hand-carved piece in a historical I...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Tall Narrow Rococo Blue Chest of Six Drawers, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
A tall narrow rococo chest of six drawers with brass pulls and key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 6 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest all resting on four cabriole legs.
Restored and drawers function. Later professionally painted in layered shades of soft blue with white undertones all lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of this lovely tall chest.
Any scratches, cracks, dings, or age related separation are reflective of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this tall chest of drawers that may serve as a graceful lingerie or large jewelry chest...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original French Etagere 'Shelf' 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
French etagere ( shelf )
18th century
Original condition
Measures: 19cm x 40cm.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian, Tuscan, Louis XIV Shaped Walnut & Fir Wood Console Table, mid 18th c
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a pinewood top with a serpentine shaped front and slightly flared sides, the top above a conforming frame with shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs ending in hoof feet
Category
1730s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fir
Painted Georgian Rococo Style Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An ode to the exquisite European opulence of the 18th century. A flat top above Vitruvian scroll work around the frieze, a hand-carved apron featuring ornate flourishes and floral sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
rare Italian large psyche mirror from the 30's marquetry mirror unit
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Italian mirror from the 1930s. Wooden structure covered with art marquetry depicting a floral decor throughout the mirror. Green marble base encircled by brass. Beautiful vinta...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Fragment Base on Agate and Mounted with Mica and Tourmaline
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick base with natural-forming mica and tourmaline. The gilded fragment base was originally part of a candlestick in a historical Italian churc...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Pair of 19th Century French Silver Écuelle by Delaire
By Emile Delaire
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century French silver écuelle by Delaire
French, c. 1890
Height 13cm, width 31cm, depth 18cm
This superb pair of écuelles is crafted in the playful Rococo style popula...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th Century Rococo Style Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite violin-shaped Rococo-style wall mirror in hand-carved and gilded wood, with a beautiful stylised shell at its crest and swirling acanthus scrolls cascading down each sho...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Rare Early Portuguese Porto Solid Silver Sterling Tazza 40cm Salver
Located in London, GB
A Rare Early Portuguese Solid Silver Sterling Tazza in very good condition, hammered silver.
Circular top on a tapering flared based foot. There is an armorial to the middle of the...
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Italian Gilded Fragment with Chalcopyrite and Pyrite in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded candlestick with pyrite in matrix on a coordinating chalcopyrite mineral base.
The gilded fragment was originally part of a candlestick in a ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
18th Century Italian Fragment with Mica in Matrix and Crystal Quartz Points
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment decorated with mica and crystal quartz points on a polished agate base. The 18th century fragment originally came from a candlestick in a his...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Agate, Rock Crystal
Dragon Golden Porcelain Vase Rococo style, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A striking vase adorned with a multicolored design depicting a dragon and a mermaid, symbolizing the mythical creature's transformation from carp to dragon. The background features a...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Fragment Mounted on Phantom Optical Calcite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian fragment with gold mica and baroque pearls on a phantom optical calcite base.
The fragment originally came from a historical church in Italy. It is adorned with...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Mica in Matrix and Silver Leaf Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian base decorated with mica in matrix, and silver leaf shells on an antique metal base decorated with church vestment braid. The 18th century fragment ba...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf, Metal
18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
A fine Swedish Rococo armchair with carved backrest and turned arm rests. Wide seat atop cabriolet legs with turned H-cross construction. Tastefully repainted in pale blue and origin...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
English Porcelain Cigarette Holder by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire
Located in New York, NY
An English pink porcelain cigarette holder, in the Rococo style, by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire, circa early-20th century, England. Piece is pink porcelain, oval, with a floral c...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Rococo Style Chairs 2 Arm 8 Side
Located in Hollywood, FL
This this a set of 10 , 100% Original painted Swedish Rococo chairs. 8 Side chairs 2 Arm chairs the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Majolica Glazed Terra Cotta Stove
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian handcrafted ceramic stove with yellow and white tin glaze.
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
1932-1944 Set of 8 Dessert Plates by Schumann, Dresden & Bavaria periods
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1932-1944 set of 8 Dessert Plates by Schumann, Dresden & Bavaria periods. Superbly handpainted floral sprays with bold reticulated undulating w...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Superb Dutch 18th-century Rococo cabinet atributted to Matthijs Franses
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch rococo cabinet atributted to Matthijs Franses, in the style of Abraham Roentgen
The Hague, circa 1765
266 high, 193 wide and 70 cm deep
Oak an...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Candelabra Clock Set
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning and large original antique French gilded bronze clock set. It is of the most beautiful Rococo style, waisted case decorated with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early Antique French Rococo Porcelain Boudoir Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely early French porcelain clock by Samuel Marti. Beautifully styled in the Rococo style with C scrolls and flowing foliage. Delicately decorated with exquisite bouquets of flow...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Louis XV Style Burgundy Faux Fireplace Mantle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Louis XV Style Burgundy Metal Faux Fireplace Mantle combines the opulence of the 18th century with modern materials. Crafted from durable metal, it boasts intricate Louis XV motifs, finished in a rich Burgundy hue. This elegant piece adds a touch of regal charm and warmth to any space.
Featuring a rococo-style angel relief...
Category
1980s Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Freestanding Desk, 1950s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Beautiful antique desk in the style of Louis XV.
Rich decorations, ribbed rivets.
The corner decorated with plant motifs.
Two-sided desk, which...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mortaio in bronzo firmato e datato
Located in Brescia, IT
Mortaio in bronzo firmato e datato:
Innocentius De Madiis fecit Brixiae MDCC LXXV (Brescia, 1775)
Mortaio di bronzo realizzato con la tecnica della fusione a cera persa, decorato ...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Yellow Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark circa 1760-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the grace and class of European styling in the early 1800's with four serpentine drawers and curved skirt.
The traditional interior with 12 small drawers ...
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Pair Of Portuguese Rococo Carved Side Chairs
Located in Free Union, VA
A near pair of very elegant carved walnut Portuguese chairs with parcel gilding, almost certainly from a larger set of dining chairs. Within the English inspired format of ball and claw footed chairs...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
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 21st Century and Contemporary, 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 decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Interi, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, and Europa Antiques. 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 $18 and tops out at $425,000 while the average work can sell for $3,793.
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