Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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.
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Maiolica
Early 20th Century French Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Stone, Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bronze
20th Century European Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Tin
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Hardwood, Paint
1880s French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Glass
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Maiolica
1890s English Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Crystal
20th Century French Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
19th Century German Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
20th Century Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Stone
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Maiolica
19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ormolu
19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Crystal, Enamel
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Maiolica
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Maiolica
1890s Russian Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Silver
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta
19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ormolu
18th Century Scandinavian Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Clay
1890s British Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Gold, Enamel
1880s Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Majolica
1890s French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Tin
Early 20th Century German Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain, Paint
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bronze
19th Century German Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Majolica
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
20th Century French Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
20th Century French Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Gold Plate, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Faience
19th Century French Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ormolu
19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
1740s Italian Antique Rococo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Marble