Rococo Furniture
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.
18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood
18th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Furniture
Other
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Rock Crystal, Agate
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood
1890s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Crystal
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Rock Crystal, Copper
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Ormolu, Bronze
1760s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1750s Portuguese Antique Rococo Furniture
1860s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Goatskin, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Wool
1960s Turkish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
20th Century European Rococo Furniture
Bronze
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Multi-gemstone
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Rock Crystal
Early 1900s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Ormolu, Bronze
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Marble
2010s American Rococo Furniture
Canvas, Ash, Paint
1880s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Metal, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Ormolu
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Wood
20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Furniture
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Rock Crystal
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Canvas, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Bone
1850s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1930s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Rock Crystal, Metal
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Maiolica
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Belgian Black Marble
18th Century Norwegian Antique Rococo Furniture
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Furniture
Mahogany
20th Century European Rococo Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Turkish Rococo Furniture
Silk
1940s Spanish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Wool
Early 2000s Italian Rococo Furniture
Wood, Paint
1860s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Metallic Thread
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Silver Plate
Late 18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
18th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture
Metal
Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Faience