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.
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
Rococo Style Brass Display Easel, Antique Artwork Stand, 1970s Design
By Arthur Court
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rococo style brass display easel for artwork or photo.
Brass
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
Stylish Empire Revival 20th Century Floor Easel Artist Display Stand
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1279 Floor easel artist display stand practical in size, good condition, beautifully designed and great quality materials picture stand. Height...
Hardwood
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 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
French Double-Sided Painter's Easel, Solid Oak Circa 1920s
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French double sided painter's easel made of solid oak with metal center ratchets to raise and lower each side. Each side has a ledge to hold the canvas and an a...
Metal
Oak Studio Easel, France 1929
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Easel France, 1929 Studio easel with pulley system and engraved brass placard. 34”w x 35”d x 98”h (adjustable in height) Ref. CFRN1387
Brass
Mies Easel
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous easel with a clear acrylic base and available in Brass or Polished Stainless. Custom heights available upon request.
Brass, Stainless Steel
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 61.5 in W 15.5 in D 18 in
Vintage French Rococo Style Adjustable Brass Art Display Easel 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage French Rococo Style Adjustable Brass Art Display Easel With Foliate Elements 20thC Measures - 61 1/2" x 15 1/2" x 18"
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
French Painter's Easel or Chevalet
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French painter's easel made of solid beech wood metal center ratchet to raise and lower. A ledge to hold the canvas, with adjustable bracket at the top securely...
Metal
$600
H 55.12 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Handcrafted Floor Easel / Artist Painting Display Stand, circa 1930
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Vintage Hand Crafted Floor Easel, you can used as Artist Painting Display Stand, circa 1930.
Wood
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
Oak Easel
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lovely oak easel for art display.....
Oak
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
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
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
Sold
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