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
Period: Early 1900s
Set of Twelve Royal Doulton Dinner Plates with Raised Gold Arabesque Decoration
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning set of twelve Royal Doulton dinner plates with a fluted border and raised gilded arabesque decoration. They were made in 1905 exclusively for Gilman Collamore in N...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Enamel miniatures living room and piano set
Origin Vienna, Austria Circa 1900
Enamel and bronze materials
The piano is a music box (it works)
The general condition is very good. ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Mirror with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
the shapely arching crest surmounted by a floral cluster emanating floral and foliate vines cascading around the perimeter surrounding gold painted chinoiserie decoration on a black ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Twelve Royal Doulton Dinner Plates with Raised Gold Arabesque Decoration
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning set of twelve Royal Doulton dinner plates with a fluted border and raised gilded arabesque decoration. They were made in 1905 exclusively for Gilman Collamore in N...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large French rectangle gilded wooden beveled mirror, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / mirror / gilded wood / Antique / Rococo
Elegant and large rectangle framed mirror with ornamental rope decoration. This mirror with its gilded wooden frame has a be...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Signed Wall Clock Gilt 1900, Rococo Golden Clock
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Gustavian wall clock This Swedish rococo wall clock is from 1900 and has its original mechanism. Hand Carved, Hand Crafted, Gilded Wall Clock It has been hand-carved with flo...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Rococo Style Brass and Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Rococo Style Brass and Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
A superb quality heavy brass lantern, the light has 6 clear glass panels, these are each etched with a starburst at the...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers. This finely detailed naturalistic pair of exotic Hoopoe...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Green Drops Macaroni Swags Rock Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6-light, bobeches in crystal, dripping with vintage rare shape crystals sitting on giltwood posts. Swags of rock crystal beads, crystal prisms and rare green Murano drops. Ad...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Italian 19th-20th Century Life-Size Marble Sculpture Titled "Searching for Love"
By Vito Pardo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine museum quality Italian 19th-20th century life-size marble sculpture titled "Searching for Love" by Vito Pardo (Italian, born in Venice in 1872) Depicting a semi-nude life...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Enamel miniatures living room and piano set
Origin Vienna, Austria Circa 1900
Enamel and bronze materials
The piano is a music box (it works)
The general condition is very good. ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Continental Rococo Style Silver Plate & Mirrored Plateau, early 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of classical Rococo form with a scalloped edges, retaining original mirror plate, raised on small feet
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service
German, c. 1900
Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm
Square salad bowl:...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Chandelier with Flowers and Angels, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain chandelier with flowers and angels, Germany, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Genre Group 'House Concert', by Joseph von Kramer, Germany, Circa 1903
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Meissen porcelain genre group:
Family group dressed in rococo style playing house music: the mother with a decorated updo in a flowered dress...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mirror Rococo Styling Edwardian Wood and Gesso Frame over Mantel Gold Leaf
Located in Toronto, CA
An over size Rococo styled gold leaf mirror with gesso detail leaves and garlands. It has a solid wood frame with a tongue and groove wood back. It was original over a fireplace mant...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Italian Venetian Green Floral Hand Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Venetian Green Floral Hand Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Item features hand painted details, distress painted finish, nicely carved frames, very nice set of ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Maison Jansen Signed Rococo Carved Server Console Table w Serpentine Marble Top
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous carved serpentine console base dark green heavily veined marble. In the Rococo style with fabulous carvings on the legs and apron. Stamped Jansen in the walnut apron inside ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Baccarat Glass Lamps with a Swirl Design
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Pair of original swirl design oil lamps converted into modern electrified table lamps. The lamps are molded crystal and maintain the original fonts and brass mounts.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Glass
Collection of Fourteen Porcelain Plates by Various German Makers
Located in London, GB
Collection of fourteen porcelain plates by various German makers
German, circa 1900
Measures: Largest height 4cm, diameter 23cm
Smallest height 3cm, diameter 19cm
Each of the f...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Eduardo León Garrido (Spanish, 1856-1949) Oil on Panel "Dressing for the Ball"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eduardo León Garrido (Spanish, 1856-1949) A very Fine oil on panel "Dressing for the Ball" depicting 18th century interior scene of a young 'High Society' maiden getting dressed for ...
Category
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Gilt Sterling Silver And Enamel Picture Frame
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique (gilt) vermeil over sterling silver ornate picture frame with red and blue vitreous enamel, Italy, circa 1890. Has hallmark on front. Oval...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Mirror with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
the shapely arching crest surmounted by a floral cluster emanating floral and foliate vines cascading around the perimeter surrounding gold painted chinoiserie decoration on a black ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Gilt Bronze Mirror
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made antique French gilt bronze mirror, dating from around the 1900-1920 period.
This is of outstanding quality, it is fairly petite and would be usefu...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique French Gilt Bronze Mirror
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made antique French gilt bronze mirror, dating from around the 1900-1920 period.
This is of outstanding quality, it is fairly petite and would be usefu...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Well-Carved French Boiserie Swag Appliques
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each hand-carved swag with plump fruit and vegetables nestled among flower heads and foliage.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Rococo Style Gilt Pewter and Porcelain Inkwell Signed Chatelain
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Rococo style gilt pewter and porcelain inkwell from circa 1900, marked "Chatelain".
This beautifully shaped gilt pewter inkwell is adorned with flowers in the center ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Palatial French 19th-20th Century Allegorical Figural Cast Iron Group Torchere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century allegorical figural cast-iron group torchere - sculpture - fountain - representing spring and the harvest, probably cast by Le Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne. The charming four-putti sculpture with a front standing putto holding a pole amongst wheat stalks, another putto kneeling and collecting wheat, a third one wearing a hat and picking flowers for a wreath and the fourth kneeling putto holding a bird's nest, all below an elongated classical stem with a glass globe (Electrified), circa: Paris, 1900.
Overall height: 84 inches (213.4 cm).
Width: 29 1/2 inches (74.9 cm).
Circular base diameter: 24 inches (61 inches).
Cast-iron had been in production during the 18th century but its inferior status to the more fashionable and delicate wrought-iron had generally confined its use to architectural work. By the early 19th century, however, rapid developments of the Industrial Revolution combined with the simultaneous burgeoning of a new middle class provided the impetus for a dramatic expansion in its application and in a short space of time a proliferation of iron foundries across Europe and America thrived on the production of everything from inkstands to railway stations. The use of cast-iron for garden ornament became particularly widespread at this time, as the possibilities for its mass-production at a fraction of the cost of bronze made it the material of choice for outdoor statuary...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
Luxury Wall Mirror, Antique Silver Rococo Floral Oversized Console Mirror
Located in Wembley, GB
A rare large 20th-century English Silvered gesso on moulded resin, the floral scroll frame centred lotus flowers.
The bevelled plate is 88cm x 58cm, and the frame is 150cm x 102cm.
Condition
Tiny scratches lose in light spotting, mainly to edges.
This mirror can be suitable as a console and pier mirror...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Fruitwood, Giltwood
Large Water Gilt Austrian Rococo Style Mirror with Winged Lion, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Large Rococo Revival or Second Empire style mirror from France, circa 1880. Expertly handcrafted and in great condition. Hand carved mirror accompanied by water gilt accents on plast...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Plaster, Wood
White Round Sèvres Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
White round Sèvres box
rococo style perfect condition
origin France, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Delicate Walnut Easel Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A delicate walnut easel dressing table mirror, the oval plate within an asymetrical frame of C-scrolls in the Rococco manner, .deocorated in glass mosaic with a Venetian scene and fl...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Wrought Iron Standing Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are a pair of vintage wrought iron floor lanterns with an ornate and rustic aesthetic. The design features intricate scrollwork and floral motifs, including rose accents climbi...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Meissen Group Allegory 'the Love', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and exceptional porcelain figure group:
Standing young beauty with her hair tied back at the nape of her neck and crowned with a tiara, wearing a long dress softly embraci...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Howard Sterling Silver Elaborate Candlesticks
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This pair of elaborate sterling silver candlesticks will set the table with many options for centerpieces. The sophisticated decoration of leaves and swirling silver embellish the ba...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XV Style Antique Rococo Fireplace in Fleur de Pecher Marble
Located in London, GB
A charming and imposing Louis XV style antique Rococo chimneypiece in Fleur de Pecher Marble with exceptional ormolu mounts by Francois Linke (1855-194...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Large Italian Alabaster Vase on Stand
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive vase was carved in Italy in circa 1900 from a veined grey alabaster. The vase is shaped like stylised loutrophoros-amphora vessel with an ovoid body and elo...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Etched Glass and Silver Pitchers by Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in London, GB
Pair of etched glass and silver pitchers by Bruckmann & Söhne
German, circa 1900
Measures: Height 33cm, width 17cm, depth 14cm
The pitchers, or claret jugs, in this pair by Bruc...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
Shapely Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Mirror with Openwork Rocaille Crest
Located in San Francisco, CA
With exuberant rocaille crest flanked by foliate scrolls at the corners; with rocaille carving at the base.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Antique French sculptured sewing box in oak, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / sewing box / oak / antique / rococo
A large French antique sewing box in oak hand crafted in France around 1900. This beautiful ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of French 3-Light Crystal Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 3-light metal sconces adorned with large elegant shaped crystals throughout. The sconces are newly rewired with cream wax candle covers.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Bronze Brass Acanthus Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Bronze Brass Acanthus Andirons - a Pair. Item features nice sculptural acanthus form, unique leaf form finials, ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Romantic Antique Gilt Chandelier with White Opaline Teardrop Crystals
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This chandelier is gilt metal with leaves and 6 arms having elegant opaline bobeches. It is dripping with strands of opaline beads and crystals. There is a sphere in the center and h...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lustrous Italian Rococo Style Cage-From Beaded Six-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lustrous and graceful Italian Rococo style cage-form beaded six-light chandelier with crystal pendants, flowers and swags; the delicately beaded frame emanating six scrolled arms; ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Marble-Topped Sideboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
French marble topped hand carved Rococo style sideboard with interesting side drawers lots of storage. Please note that it is not as light in color as it appears in some of the photos.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
European Silversmith, Ornamental Silver Bowl on Feet, circa 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European silversmith, Ornamental silver bowl on feet, circa 1900.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Measures: 25 x 9 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
1900s Pair of Original Danish Rococo Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Fabric upholstery with some signs of use.
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rococo Ceramic Sevres Chest
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rococo ceramic sevres chest
hand painted signed Rochette
perfect condition 19th century
circa 1870.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
ANTiQUE FRENCH ROCOCO GOLD GILT BRASS EIGHT BRANCH CHERUB CHANDELIER LIGHT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1900 French solid gilt brass Rococo ceiling chandelier de...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul-Romain Chevré bronze 19th.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible french bronze "Separating the Cocks" in bronze.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Royal Oak by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 68 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Royal Oak by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 68 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 8 1/2"
8 forks, 7"
8 salad forks, 5 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
8 place soup spoons, 7 1/8"
...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900 Rare Silver Metal Floor Lamp Pink Opaline by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Marseille, FR
1900 rare silver metal floor lamp pink opaline by Christofle. Roccoco style. Electrification will have to be fixed.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Shelf Depicting the Roman Emperor from the Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Decorated wood shelf
Date/Period: 20th century
Dimension: 50cm x 45cm 35cm
Materials: Wood
Additional information: Italian shelf depicting the Roman emperor from the early...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ceramic, Glass and Brass Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic, glass and brass chandelier, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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