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.
Italian Spolvero Rococo Print on Canvas with an Antique Frame
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero fresco pattern printed onto canvas and framed with an antique wood frame. Spolvero is an artistic method of transferring a design from a print to the p...
Canvas, Wood, Paper, Ash
L'Hiver (Winter) Engraving Print, After Antoine Watteau
By Jean-Antoine Watteau
Located in Bradenton, FL
Elegant antique Engraving entitled L'Hiver (Winter), after a celebrated composition by Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721), one of the most influential painters of French Rococo art. The engraving artist is N. de Larmessin. The scene presents a classical garden landscape animated by gracefully dressed figures sheltering from winter weather. The composition is rich in detail: aristocratic figures gather near monumental architecture, urns, and bridges, while bare trees and wintry skies signal the season. Below the image, the French inscription reads "Engraved after the original painting by Watteau, 5 feet high and 8 feet wide", From the Cabinet of M. de Sullimne. Paris, near Freilisi". This inscription confirms this is an authorized reproductive engraving, made directly after Watteau's original painting. It documents the original painting's dimensions, a common scholarly practice in 18th century French prints...
Giltwood, Paper
Italian Spolvero Rococo Print on Canvas with an Antique Frame & Citrine Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero fresco pattern printed onto canvas and framed with an antique molding frame and citrine crystals. Spolvero is an artisti...
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Baron Rais d'Eisenberg, Hand-Colored Equestrian Engraving c. 1747, "Le Brillant"
By Eisenberg
Located in Morristown, NJ
18th century German, a hand-colored engraving of a dressage horse and rider from Description du Manège Moderne by Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron Rais d' Eisenberg (German, ca. 1700-ca. 1770). Engraved by Bernard Picart (French, 1673-1733). Titled "Le Brillant", this dressage engraving is plate XXXIII. There is a gallery label verso. The print is matted and framed under UF-3 plexiglass, which offers the maximum amount of UV protection (approx. 97%). This print was originally part of an illustrated book Baron d'Eisenberg made describing the art of the cavaliers and depicting the different breeds of horses- The full title of the book is L'Art de Monter a Cheval: ou Description du Manége Moderne, Dans sa Perfection, published in Leipzig: Arkstée et Merkus, 1747). A set of 7 framed engravings from the same book sold at Sotheby's for $9,500 (plus tax and buyers premium). Reference: The author, a German horseman and artist, spent some of his youth at the manège of Saxe-Weimar before entering into the service of the Emperor. He then spent six years in Naples as the Master of Horse of the Viceroy before returning to Vienna where he studied under M. de Regenthal, the imperial Master of Horse. He participated in the coronation of the Emperor Charles V at Frankfurt in 1711, then spent some time in England, but was back in Germany before 1753. He probably died in Tuscany where he was Director and Master of the Horse at the Academy in Pisa. Brunet II, 957; Mennessier de la Lance I, p. 438. The Baron wrote several important and lavishly illustrated books on horses: his Description du manège moderne dans sa perfection, London 1727, and Dictionnaire des termes du manège moderne, 1747, being the best well-known. He dedicated Description du Manège Moderne to King George II and to his son, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Subscribers to the book included royalty and nobility from all over Europe. The engraver was Bernard Picart, born in Paris in 1673. He gained honors at the Academy of Paris at the age of sixteen. He was a master designer and engraver and worked in Paris and Amsterdam until his death in 1733. Dimensions: 9"h x 12"w (sight), 16.5"h x 19.25"w (frame) Condition: Good, some rippling to sheet, not examined out of frame. Provenance: Lombard Antiquarian Maps & Prints, Cape Elizabeth...
Plexiglass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Late 19th Century Engraving of Greek Graces in Gold Leaf Frame
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique frame with a print of dancing Greek graces. The frame is made of wood, with refined carving and graceful curls. The wood is decorated with stucco and gilded with gold leaf. The print is also interesting, it is an antique print with beautiful gold print, depicting the dancing graces...
Gold Leaf
Italian Spolvero Rococo Scroll Print on Canvas with an Fragment Scroll Frame
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero rococo scroll pattern printed onto canvas and framed with an fragment scroll frame and adorned with polished fossil agate coral. Spolvero is an artist...
Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf
Italian Spolvero Rococo Print on Canvas with an Antique Red Frame and Red Rubies
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero pattern printed onto canvas and framed with a coordinating antique red frame and adorned with polished garnets and red ruby stones. Spolvero is an arti...
Coral, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Italian Spolvero Rococo "Fruit & Foliage" Print on Canvas with an Antique Frame
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero "fruit and foliage" fresco pattern printed onto canvas and framed with an antique wood frame. Spolvero is an artistic method of transferring a design f...
Canvas, Wood, Ash, Paper
Italian Spolvero 'Cherubs' Rococo Print on Canvas with an Antique Scroll Frame
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero 'cherubs' pattern printed onto canvas and framed with an antique scroll frame and adorned with fossil agate coral. Spolvero is an artistic method of tr...
Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf
Italian Spolvero Rococo Print on Canvas with a Fragment Frame & Citrine Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero fresco pattern printed onto canvas and framed with an antique molding frame and citrine crystals. Spolvero is an artisti...
Rock Crystal
( After ) Raoul Dufy French Etching by Chalcographie Louve DU France
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A medium sized etching by Raoul Dufy ( 1877- 1963 ) of a nude lady in waiting on a balcony overlooking the water . With different types of ships in the back round sailing into the ba...
Paper
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
Italian Spolvero Rococo Print on Canvas with an Antique Frame with Red Rubies
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero fresco pattern printed onto canvas and framed with an antique red frame and adorned with red ruby stones. Spolvero is an artistic method of transferrin...
Rock Crystal
Rococo Style Pair Of French Lithographs With Italian Wooden Frames Gold Accents
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. These are refined an...
Wood, Paper
Italian Spolvero Rococo Print on Canvas Framed with Red Phantom Quartz Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero fresco pattern printed onto canvas and framed with a custom frame and red phantom quartz crystals. Spolvero is an artistic method of transferring a des...
Rock Crystal
Set of 5 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., Tem...
Paper
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Italian Spolvero Rococo Scroll Print on Canvas with an Fragment Frame
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero rococo scroll pattern printed onto canvas and framed with an fragment scroll frame and adorned with polished fossil agate coral. Spolvero is an artisti...
Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf
Italian Spolvero Rococo Print on Canvas Framed with Citrine Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero fresco pattern printed onto canvas and framed with a custom frame and citrine crystals. Spolvero is an artistic method of transferring a design from a ...
Rock Crystal
Set of 2 Antique Prints - Romantic Scened - Rococo Style - Late 19th Century
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of two antique French prints, with romantic scenes, framed (behind glass) in antique gilded frames. The prints are executed in sepia, a range of brown tones. The fram...
Gold Leaf
Disegno di una Galera Parigi 1772 Cornice Blu Enciclopedia Diderot di Benard
Located in Milano, MI
Grande incisione nautica tratta dall’Enciclopedia di Diderot edita in Parigi, raffigurante una Galera vista di fianco con disegni delle ancore intitolata al centro Marine Dessein d’u...
Paper
Louis Vuitton Travel Trunk Art Print, Framed Vintage Wood, Paris
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Louis Vuitton Print from Paris, France framed in an impressive vintage wood Montparnasse carved frame also found in a Clignancourt market in Paris. The one-of-a-kind combination artw...
Wood, Paper
Engraving after François Boucher – Young Woman with a Covered Head- 18th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Superb antique engraving by Jean-Charles François Demarteau (1730–1808), the renowned Graveur du Roi (Engraver to the King), after a drawing by François Boucher, one of the greatest ...
Paper
Giovanni Antonio Canal 'Canaletto' Etching of Prato Della, Venice, 1697-1768
By Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto)
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Lovely etching on paper in back ink by Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto). Measurements: 22" x 15" Hand-numbered in pencil at the bottom ri...
Paper
Framed Late 20th C, Temples at Kew Garden, London, Hand Tinted Engravings
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C, England, a set of three reproduction prints depicting architectural engravings based on the temples found at Kew Gardens, London. The designs are attributed to Sir Willi...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Pair French Engravings of Genre Scenes in Walnut Frames, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each engraving depicting a typical street and genre scene, respectively, both in antique walnut frames
Paper
Terkel Kleve Portrait Crayon Engraving of Johannes Ewald
Located in Kastrup, DK
Portrait crayon copper engraving of Johannes Ewald (1743-1781) by Johan Terkel Kleve (1743-1797) Engraving on paper, approx. 1770. Measures incl. frame 24 cm.
Paper
$455Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of Two Framed French Engraved Art Prints
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set two framed French engraved art prints. The first one is titled “La Conversation Interessante”. It depicts an 18th century group of lover’...
Paper
Pair of intaglio engravings - Francesco Zuccarelli / Joseph Wagner - Venez
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant pair of engravings on virgin watermarked paper, bearing "AV" mark, executed in intaglio technique. The works depict evocative pastoral scenes inspired by the paintings of Fra...
Glass, Wood, Paper
'Il Giocolare' Travelling Young Juggler + Drummer Antique Original Copper Plate
By Giovanni Volpato 1, Francesco Maggiotto
Located in Munich, DE
This delightful original copper engraving by Giovanni Volpato (1733-1803) after a painting by Francesco Maggiotto ( 1738-1805 ) was executed in Venice, Italy, in 1765. A little boy, ...
Paint, Paper
$3,199
H 72.84 in W 72.84 in D 0.4 in
ANTIQUE CIR 1880 TAPESTRY DEPICTING WATTEAU-ESQUE FiGURES AFTER ANTOINE WATTEAU
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this old faded and frayed Antique Circa 1880 Tapestry depicting Watteau-Esque figures after Antoine Watteau ...
Fabric
18th Century Pair of English Engravings
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb pair of 18th century English engravings.
$717 / item
H 40.95 in W 33.08 in D 0.79 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Print with Mirrored Wooden Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Big size print of two South American Macaws against a ground of tropical foliage. Printed manually on 100% cotton engraving paper in Florence Italy. Each print is entirely painted by...
Mirror, Wood, Paper
$720Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10 in W 14 in D 0.25 in
Three 18th Century Engravings of Versailles Garden by Antoine Aveline
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of three original copperplate engravings by the renowned Parisian 18th century Engraver Antione Aveline ( b 1718 - d 1762 ). The three engravings are numbered 62, 64 and 45 and were commissioned with the permission of the Louis XV the King of France at the time. All three engravings show views and perspectives of features in the gardens of Versailles...
Paper
$2,934 / set
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 1.97 in
Pair of Framed Neoclassical Engravings, Late 18th Early 19th century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of framed neoclassical engravings, after works painted by Jean Jacques François Le Barbier (1738 - 1826) and engraved by Jean-Jacques Avril (1744-1831), dated 1789 for the paint...
Wood, Paper
$282
H 16.34 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in
Greek Decorative Borders Chromolithograph, Plate VI, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Ancient Greek Decorative Borders & Palmettes – Classical Motifs, Plate VI Description: This colorful and richly detailed chromolithograph titled "GREC" (Greek), Plate VI, showca...
Paper
Pair of Late Regency Hunt Engravings in Period Frames
Located in Hudson, NY
These two works commemorate the great English pastime of gentlemen hunt parties and social gatherings surrounding the land and its produce to those who own it. This very nice pair of...
Paper
$1,588 / set
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Baroque Dressage Horses – Reitschule des Baron d’Eisenberg, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Baroque Dressage Horses – Reitschule des Baron d’Eisenberg, c.1730 Description: This refined set of original 18th-century copper engravings originates from the celebrated rid...
Paper
$1,115 / item
H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Italian Hand Colored Roman Vase Print with Handcrafted Black Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Extra large Roman vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper. Completely hand painted with a cream wash, umber highlights, and matte black details. Light brown mat...
Wood, Paper
19th Century Engraving, under Glass, Depicting "the Family Museum"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century engraving, under glass, depicting "The Family Museum". Measures: H 21cm, L 14cm, P 1cm
Paper
French Engraving, "Le Premier Pas a la Fortune" in Gilded Frame
Located in Pembroke, MA
French engraving in a 19th century entitled "Le Premier Pas A La Fortune" on hand-laid paper with a decorative giltwood frame. A charming double-entendre scene of seduction. Du Bois ...
Giltwood, Paper
$950 / set
H 8 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
Late 18th Century Color Print Engravings after Originals by Artist Henry William
By Henry William Bunbury
Located in Louisville, KY
These are exceptionally RARE color engraved prints done after originals by artist Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811) and engraved by Francesco Bartol...
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
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H 11.75 in W 9.625 in D 1 in
18th Century, Floral Bouquet In Neoclassical Urn Etching by P. Glazier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century etching, titled "Floral Bouquet in Neoclassical Urn," is a fine example of the delicate artistry and elegance characteristic of the period. Created by engraver P. G...
Giltwood, Paper
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H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
Italian Rococo Spolvero Print on Canvas with 18th Century Italian Fragments
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Rococo Italian spolvero pattern printed onto canvas and adorned with 18th century Italian gold leaf fragments. Spolvero is an early method used in Italy of transferring a design fro...
Gold Leaf
Pair of French Vintage Brunet Lecomte Framed Prints
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of French 20th century handmade art prints of 19th century textile designs reproduced by H. Brunet Lecomte from collected textile patterns circa 1860. Each is marked with a da...
Paper
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H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
18th Century Italian Spolvero Print on Canvas Framed with Italian Fragments
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian spolvero pattern printed onto canvas and adorned with 18th century Italian gold leaf fragments. Spolvero is an early method used in Italy of transferring a desi...
Gold Leaf
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H 29 in W 13 in D 1 in
Pair of 18th Century Italian Spolvero Print on Canvas with Fragments & Quartz
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of 18th century Italian spolvero patterns printed onto canvas and adorned with 18th century Italian fragments and red fanthom quarts points. Spolvero is an early method us...
Quartz
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H 21.5 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
J. W. Weinmann’s "Turpethum; Turbith", a Botanical Mezzotint-18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Botanical by Johann Wilhelm Weimann (1683-1741) published this print "Turpethum; Turbith: Tufsilago vel Farfarapl". pl. #999 between 1737-1745. This work covered most of the custivat...
Giltwood, Paper
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H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 2.76 in
18th Century Engraving Frederick II of Prussia, Joh. D. Schleuen (1711-1771)
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century Engraving: Frederick II of Prussia, Joh. D. Schleuen (1711-1771) Rectangular engraving showing Frederick the Great of Prussia on a rising ...
Paper
Botanical Mezzotint of "Amaranthus" by Johann W. Weinman-c. 1737-45
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Botanical by Johann Wilhelm Weimann (1683-1741) published this print "Amaranthus hybridus, L.15, ruber" pl. #90 in "Phytanthoza Iconographia" between 1737-1745. This work covered mos...
Giltwood, Paper
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H 21.5 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
Johann W. Weinmann's "Cyperus" a Botanical Mezzotint, Pl. #455, 1737-1745
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Botanical by Johann Wilhelm Weimann (1683-1741) published this print "(a) Cyperus hortensis, (b) Cyperus rotundus, souchet rond, (c) Cyperus longus ", pl. #455 in "Phytanthoza Iconog...
Giltwood, Paper
Italian Pair of Mini Giltwood Framed Pastoral Prints after Degas
By Edgar Degas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A grouping of pastoral framed art prints after Degas. Each piece is framed in an ornately carved gilt wood frame, Inside features a pastoral print after the old master painting. The first print is by Edgar Degas and depicts a girl in a white dress, with flowers. The second print depicts a gathering of women in Rococo dresses...
Wood
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H 21.5 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
Johann W. Weinmann"s Botanical Mezzotint of "Gulilawan", pl. #447, 1737-1745
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Botanical by Johann Wilhelm Weimann (1683-1741) published this print "Gulilawan, sen Cœlit Lavvang, (b) Cuminum, Comin", pl. #447 in "Phytanthoza Iconographia" between 1737-1745. Thi...
Wood, Paper
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H 21.5 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
Botanical Mezzotint of "Amaranthus Panniculis" Johann W. Weinmann, 1737-1745
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Botanical by Johann Wilhelm Weimann (1683-1741) published this print "Amaranthus panniculis coccineis latifsimis" in "Phytanthoza Iconographia" between 1737-45. This work covered mos...
Wood, Paper