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
Swedish Antique 1770s Rococo Table with Original Paint in Solid Swedish Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique rococo table from the 1770s. The table has a rectangular table top with curved rococo legs and curved, bevelled aprons. Dry scraped by hand down to the original first...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 Original Antique Prints After William Hogarth, "Marriage A La Mode"
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of Hogarth prints
This is the " Marriage A La Mode " series typical of the satirical/political artwork of Hogarth
Steel engravings
Published by Jones & Co., Temple ...
Category
1840s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rococo desk from the late 1700s. The desk is a country house furniture in rococo style with a large drawer. Heavily curved rococo legs and also a curved table top and...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Rococo Black Painted Secretary Bureau Dated 1778
Located in Round Top, TX
This rococo secretary has a monogram of KNS and date of 1778 seen along the front desk top and rests on bun feet.
The dramatic serpentine drawers with curvaceous front and brass pull...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Venetian Rococo Style Armchairs - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Italian Hand-painted Venetian Rococo Armchairs combining delicate craftsmanship, romantic ornamentation, and a soft whimsical palette. Chairs feature a pale celadon green bas...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Painted Carved Wood Credenza w/ Wreathes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wooden credenza with a distressed painted finish. The piece features ornate gilded detailing, including wreaths and lion-like faces on its front panels. It has two drawers ...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Blue Painted Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls.
It has been given an exceptional new professional aqua blue layered...
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, New Upholstery Recommended
Materials: Carved Walnut, Original Upholstery
Style: Victorian Rococo Revival
This exquisite Victorian Rococo Rev...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Vintage Tapestry Romantic Scene
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Vintage Tapestry Gallant Scene from the mid-20th century.
A beautiful French tapestry in Aubusson style, within a flower border featuring a romantic scene in a garden.
Dimensi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
French Painted Rococo Style Mirror w/ Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size French painted Rococo-style mirror. The frame is ornately carved with intricate detailing. The top features a decorative crest with an elaborate shell motif, flanke...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Delft Pair of vases by "The Lampetkan" manufacture, 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
18th century Blue Delftware rococo style lidded vase with central decoration of a chinoiserie landscape with oriental houses within a raised rococo cartouche.
Part of a larger garn...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Delft Peacock 'Pauwenstaart' large charger - De Claauw, 18th century
By De Klaauw
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' platter, second half 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in cobalt with a vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers.
The rim decorated with stylized flower heads against a scrolling ground.
Marked factory 'The Claauw' or 'De Klaauw', (meaning 'the claw' in Dutch) 1661 - 1840.
Fair condition; a reglued chip and filled up chip on the rim. Please examine the pictures.
Pairs well with my other Peacock dish...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Faience, Delft
Italian Genovese Chandelier, Gilded Wood, Wrought Iron, and Crystal
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant eighteenth century Rococo Genovese Chandelier is constructed of a hand-carved giltwood center stem, crowned with a six beaded crystal floral corona. The chandelier arms ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Iron
19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish bureau secretary with a scalloped base in original paint. Circa 1870. Behind the drop-down desk there are three graduated drawers on either side of a center pigeon hole wit...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Rococo Portrait Painting of an Aristocratic Lady
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This late 18th century stunning Rococo portrait portrays an aristocratic lady with grey hair, decorated with flowers and a blue ribbon, reflecting the era’s love for elegant fashion....
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Italian Six Light Painted Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian painted chandelier with a rustic finish. It features a central column with ornate detailing, leading to six curved arms that extend outward, each holding a candle-like fixtu...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Tea Set with Gilt and Colorful Rococo Decoration
By Jacob Petit
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous Jacob Petit Old Paris Porcelain solitaire museum quality tea set. It is profusely decorated with gold, cartouches of flowers and many colors in the rococo style, w...
Category
1840s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Carved Louis XV Style Console with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French carved Louis XV style console in a distressed painted finish. The marble top is 2" thick in a soft green coloration. Single ogee and bullnose edge detail.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Filippo Wall Scone by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by DUNLIN Australia.
Crafted with elegance and flawless precision, the Filippo Sconces by Dunlin embody a timeless design. These perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconces ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Antique Karpen Victorian Rococo Figural Maiden Carved Mahogany Parlor Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Rococo Figural Maiden Carved Mahogany Barrel Back Parlor Club Chair attributed to Karpen. Item features maiden carved faces, carved paw feet, leafy scrolling accent...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Brevettato Brass and Marble Italian Clock and Candelabras
By Brevettato
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning brass and marble Italian clock and candelabras is visually tantalizing with specular detail that Brevettato is especially known for in their creations. The stone found...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century French Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
Regal 18th Century French Rococo Painted Giltwood Wall Mirror. Mirror is styled in the Rococo tradition, characterized by its ornate, asymmetrical decoration and naturalistic motifs....
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Blue Painted Bombay Commode Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the bombay curves accented with brass ormolu and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this striking small chest of three drawers.
Later professionally painted i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rococo Style Giltwood Wall Bracket or Shelf - Hand Carved - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Rococo style giltwood wall bracket or shelf - hand carved soft wood - featuring acanthus leaves and 'c' scroll design motifs - original metal hangers - Italy - circa 1950's.
Excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Bronze Folding Fireplace Screen - Peacock Fan
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A late 19th century Fan-shaped fire mantel fire screen. Also called a Peacock screen. Bronze base. It has nine pierced brass fans, these can fold out and in. Made in France, around 1...
Category
1890s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
18th Century Italian Gilded Tabernacle with a Hand-Carved Chalice Fragment
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded and hand-carved tabernacle adorned with an 18th century Italian gilt chalice and Sabina Faye Braxton gaufrage fabric. This tabernacle once belonged in a h...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Delft Peacock 'Pauwenstaart' large charger - De Claauw, 18th century
By De Klaauw
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' platter, second half 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in cobalt with a vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers.
The rim decorated with stylized flower heads against a scrolling ground.
Marked factory 'The Claauw' or 'De Klaauw', (meaning 'the claw' in Dutch) 1661 - 1840.
Good condition; light chipping and usual wear to the rim, one larger chip on the lower side.
Pairs well with my other Peacock dish...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Faience
19th Century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques circa 1890.
Fine quality ornate french clock surmounted with a lady in traditional french dress leaning on an architectural window and ship building tools. Enamel clock face...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Headboard with Linen Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Headboard with Linen Upholstery
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Of 19th Century Porcelain Parrots By Samson Et Cie, Paris
By Edmé Samson
Located in Dublin, IE
A pair of 19th century Samson of Paris painted porcelain models of green parrots, standing on tree stumps with trailing floral sprays, gold anchor mark to base.
Circa 1870
French
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Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 11 Royal Worcester Dinner Plates Painted with Different Flower Bouquets
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning set of Royal Worcester dinner plates, each hand painted with different beautiful flower bouquets. These plates are artist signed E. Phillips, who was an artist who...
Category
1910s English Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Gilt Bed in Period Red Walnut
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A rarely found red Italian walnut gilded double bed, the piece was made by the highest quality cabinet maker of the time, hence it survives so well today, the beautifully drawn Itali...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Fine French Louis XV Rococo Style Giltwood Wall Console with Marble
Located in Bradenton, FL
A fine French Louis XV Rococo style Giltwood Console Table having the original Cararra marble top above a giltwood frame with rounded corners featuring an intricately carved frieze w...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th c. Swedish Rococo Secretary with Library in Original Blue Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare, early 19th century Swedish Rococo style slant-front secretary from Fryksdalen in Värmland with arched cornice, circa 1820. The paint has been hand-scraped down to the origina...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish White Gustavian Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of ten antique Swedish dining chairs and two arm chairs in the Rococo style. Decorative carving along back, skirt and legs. Ball and claw front feet.
Pierced splat backs, carved ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage French Rococo Hand Painted Four-Panel Dressing Screen
Located in Harlingen, TX
A lovely antique four panel hand painted French rococo dressing screen depicting a mounted rider approaching a seated woman, young lady and a shepherd dog in a woodland country setti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large 18th Century Period Rococo Clock Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large 18th Century Swedish Rococo period clock cabinet.
Decorative carved pediment with clock face. Below and to the side, storage cabinets with central mechanisms cupboard. Furthe...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian 18th Century Venetian Hand Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and incredibly decorative Italian 18th century Venetian hand painted polychrome chest of drawers. The two drawer chest is raised upon eleg...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pine
Fantastic Paint Decorated Italian Bombe Rococo Sideboard Buffet Fitted Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous paint decorated bombe form Rococo sideboard or large commode made in Italy. The painted finish is distressed and has beautiful colors and a great original patina a...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rococo Style Brass Table Lamp Model 403 by Gnosjö Metall & Armatur, 1930’s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Rococo Style Brass Table Lamp, Model 403 by Gnosjö Metall & Armatur, Sweden, 1930s
Stamped "GMA" (Gnosjö Metall & Armatur), Model No. 403
This refined brass table lamp, produced in ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small French Art Frame In the Style of Rococo Rectangular Gold Gilded
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A charming European ornate picture frame that is suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oil on board paintings. This frame certainly captures that v...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & ve...
Category
1960s German Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold
18th Century Italian Cross on a Pink Hematoid Quartz Heart with Aurora Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian cross mounted on a polished pink hematite quartz heart and adorned with aurora (sunset) quartz and a natural-forming cross shaped baroque pearl.
The 18th centu...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Victorian Silver Plated Oil Lamp by Derby Silver Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Victorian silver-plated oil lamp or table lighter, made by the Derby Silver Company, as indicated by the hallmark on the underside. The piece likely dates from the late 19t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Plates Circa 1770
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of large blue and white chargers was hand painted at De Porcelene Bijl* "The Axe" circa 1770.
The mark on the reverse is that of Hugo Brouwer, who ran the factory and was a...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Birks Sterling Silver Flatware, Service for Twelve
By Henry Birks
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage stylish sterling silver service for twelve is designed in the Louis XV pattern by Birks Silver Co.. The signature is found in a groove on the back of each handle & dates...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
18th Century Carved Gilt & Polychromed Armorial Coat of Arms Cartouche Plaque
Located in London, GB
Armorial Coat of Arms Wall Plaque, Antique Coat of Arms, Carved Coat of Arms Wall Sculpture, Coat of Arms Oil Painting, 18th Century Coat of Arms Cartouche.
Unusual mid 18th Centur...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Cast Iron Hall Tree
Located in Mckinney, TX
A true objet d'art to be admired for generations, this antique freestanding hall tree is a true masterpiece of Rococo style craftsmanship. Expertly cast in iron, the intricate frame ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Gold Gilt Rococo Mirror With Bevelled Plate
Located in London, GB
An antique mid 19th century French Rococo style gold gilt crested mirror.
The original bevelled plate still intact and relatively fox free. The frame with warm worn gilt work and bea...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Monumental Antique Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
Monumental antique Rococo style carved giltwood mirror
French, 19th Century
Height 294cm, width 226cm, depth 20cm
This large giltwood mirror is an impressive decorative piece rich ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique 19th C. French Louis XV Rococo Serpentine Carved Mahogany Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Louis XV style Rococo console table, circa mid-nineteenth century. Features a solid mahogany frame with serpentine turtle top over a meticulously carved base showcasing pier...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Ten Paris Porcelain Plates Each Painted with Different Flower Bouquets and Fruit
By Old Paris, Boyer of Paris
Located in Boston, MA
Look at the museum quality paintings of flower bouquets and fruits on this set of ten Old Paris Porcelain plates painted by the studio of Boyer R...
Category
1850s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Rococo Baroque Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Rococo Baroque style gilt wood framed mirror
Italy, Circa 1960s
Measures: 9.25"W x 1"D x 17.75"H
Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear expected with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage Hand Carved Giltwood Wall Bracket. Italian Handmade Scrollwork Shelf.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Hand Carved Giltwood Wall Bracket. Italian Handmade Scrollwork Shelf. Rococo Style
Vintage Italian, Rococo style water gilded wall bracket is hand carved in scrolling acanth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Small Rococo Style Brass Floor Easel
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small Rococo style brass adjustable floor easel. Last photos shown are with our large easel for size comparison.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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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