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.
Rococo Style Brass Floor Easel
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rococo style brass adjustable floor easel. Two available, one polished and one with natural patina. Last photos shown are with our larger easel...
Brass
French Gilt Easel Rococo Display Painters Easels
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French antique display easel in gilt Great for displaying pieces and paintings The top is adorned with an elaborate pi...
Giltwood
18th Century Carved Giltwood Book Stand
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Decorative 18th C. Italian book stand with shaped silhouette and carved scroll feet, finished in gilt with hand-drawn detailing including a radiant triangle and stylized foliate elem...
Giltwood
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Brass Painting Easel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Brass Painting Easel Ornate and sculptural, this vintage Italian painting easel is crafted in brass and designed in the elegant Rococo style. Featuring ...
Brass
Contemporary Book Shelf Stand
By Pedro Useche
Located in Boston, MA
Solid wood with natural finish and metallic shelves. Silver and black.
Wood
Tabletop lectern. Early 18th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Table lectern resting on a circular base and supported by a central stem, into which the height-adjustment rod engages, with mechanical device for tilting the brass lectern with blue...
Brass, Steel
$3,947
H 78.5 in W 27.4 in D 22 in
Graceful & Hand Carved Antique, Early 1900 Floor Easel / Artist Display Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition, richly detailed, and exceptionally elegant picture stand. This stunning gallery easel is a pleasure to behold, even without a painting displayed on it. Thanks t...
Wood
20th Century Brass Table Easel
Located in Chonburi, TH
This 20th Century brass table easel is a refined and practical display piece, ideal for showcasing artwork, photographs, books, or decorative objects. Crafted from solid brass, it fe...
Brass
Late 19th Century White Antique Wood Painter's Easel
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th Century White Antique Wood Painter's Easel This vintage white painted artist's easel reveals years of use as seen in the many paint spills, scratches, dings and areas of di...
Wood, Paint
18th Century George III Wash or Wig Stand
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George III mahogany wash or wig stand, the moulded top of circular form with porcelain bowl raised over three curved supports above moulded shelf of triangular form with two drawers with ornate pulls...
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Wood Painter's Easel
Located in Round Top, TX
This vintage artist's easel rests on four casters. It reveals years of use as seen in the many paint spills, scratches, dings and areas of distress and wear throughout. All areas of ...
Wood
Italian 18th Century Porte Livre - Book Stand
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 18th century Porte Livre - Book Stand from the Tuscan region of Italy. Wonderfully crafted from silver giltwood. Not only perfect for di...
Giltwood
Large 1960s chrome and brass store display easel
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mid century store display most likely from a higher end department store in the 1960s . About 23" wide 62" tall fully open 35" deep . Constructed of mostly 1" square stock steel wel...
Brass, Chrome
Italian 18th Century Lutrin - Book Stand
Located in Round Top, TX
An Arte Populaire 18th century Lutrin - Book Stand from Bologna, Italy. Soundly constructed from walnut and pine with an usual scale. Perfect for the display of books or paintings.
Walnut, Pine
Late 19th Century Antique Wood Painter's Easel
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th Century Antique Wood Painter's Easel This vintage artist's easel rests on four casters. It reveals years of use as seen in the scratches, dings and areas of distress and we...
Wood
Vintage Wood Painter's Easel, Denmark circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This vintage artist's easel is from Denmark and rests on four casters. It reveals years of use as seen in the many paint spills, scratches, dings and areas of distress and wear throu...
Wood
Carved Giltwood Artist's Painting Easel in Italian Taste
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An incredibly ornate parcel gilded easel from the first half of the 20th century, it features sea monsters at each leg and attractively carved moldings th...
Giltwood
Mid 20th Century Vintage French Style Brass Table Easel
Located in Charleston, SC
A regal Rococo style Brass easel stand, with a carved and filigree floral pediment. It looks magnificent when paired with a framed photograph or framed work of art. It immediately fo...
Brass
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H 78 in W 24 in L 78 in
Antique Italian Carved Wood Easel Gold Gilt French Art Painting Stand Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian carved wood easel gold gilt French art painting stand display. Item features gold gilt accents, folding frame, adjustable pins, sol...
Wood
Large Brass Floor Easel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large brass floor easel in the style of Rococo / Baroque. Last photos shown are with our small easel for scale comparison LU985012200893.
Brass
Rococo Style Bronze Table Easel Book Stand
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French Rococo style table easel or book stand made of bronze. Easel can be used also as a stand for picture or small painting, France, 1920s. Measures: Height 55 cm / 21.6...
Bronze
French Rococo Style Bronzed Scroll Form Artist's Painting Display Easel
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Rococo style bronzed artist easel features scroll and foliate form pierced crest and adjustable painting display tray, seated on scroll and fol...
Metal