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Rococo Asian Art and 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
Indonesian Vintage Rococo Style Red and Gold Low Table with Ball-and-claw Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian low coffee table from the mid 20th century, with hand-carved apron, gilt accents and ball-and-claw feet. Created in Indonesia during the midcentury period, this coffee table captures our attention with its Rococo style lines as well as red and gold colors. Featuring a rectangular top overhanging an apron hand-carved with foliage motifs, the table showcases a red ground highlighting the golden tones beautifully. Raised on ball-and-claw feet, this vintage Indonesian coffee table...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Indonesian Vintage Rococo Style Red and Gold Low Table with Ball-and-claw Feet
Indonesian Vintage Rococo Style Red and Gold Low Table with Ball-and-claw Feet

Indonesian Vintage Rococo Style Red and Gold Low Table with Ball-and-claw Feet

$3,800
18th Century Italian Garofano Blue Carnation Dish
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Rococo Garofano Blue Carnation 150Dish. Features florals in bright colors of red, cobalt blue, green on white background with gold trim.
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Italian Garofano Blue Carnation Dish
18th Century Italian Garofano Blue Carnation Dish

18th Century Italian Garofano Blue Carnation Dish

$150
18th Century Portuguese Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Lisboa, PT
Origin: Portugal, mid-to-late 18th century Materials: Solid walnut, gilt and chiseled bronze Dimensions: Height 94 cm (37 in); Width 130 cm (51.2 in); Depth 70 cm (27.6 in) Descript...
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Mid-18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper

18th Century Portuguese Walnut Bombe Commode
18th Century Portuguese Walnut Bombe Commode

18th Century Portuguese Walnut Bombe Commode

$22,704
Large 18th Century Rosewood Rococo Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large and imposing Portuguese Rococo rosewood inlaid commode. Mid-18th century. The shaped serpentine top above a slightly serpentine bombay shaped front with five drawers. Inlaid ...
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18th Century European Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Large 18th Century Rosewood Rococo Commode
Large 18th Century Rosewood Rococo Commode

Large 18th Century Rosewood Rococo Commode

$4,500
Italian Carved Wood Figural Card Stand, Receiver, Late 18th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Italian carved wood figural card stand or server. Life-sized figure in the form of a young cavalier holding a round tray, on a small pedestal base. 1EXA.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved Wood Figural Card Stand, Receiver, Late 18th Century
Italian Carved Wood Figural Card Stand, Receiver, Late 18th Century

Italian Carved Wood Figural Card Stand, Receiver, Late 18th Century

$10,200
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18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful sculpture realized in China in the 18th century depicts Guanyin, a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. The female form holds a pot in her hands. She appears draped...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure
18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure

18th Century Hand-Carved Jichi Wood Guanyin Figure

$3,475
H 36 in Dm 8 in
Black Chinese Low Cocktail Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This black, low cocktail table is of Chinese origination and has a handmade element to it. The ends are loosely rolled and curl under the table surf...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Chinese Low Cocktail Table
Black Chinese Low Cocktail Table

Black Chinese Low Cocktail Table

$5,000
H 15 in W 70 in D 16 in
Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast with delicate serene features, very refined detailing throughout. Featuring bow-shaped mouth and downcast eyes, flanked by pendulous pierced ...
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18th Century Thai Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand
Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand

Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand

$4,384
H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in
Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late 18th century cabinet from Shanxi, China. Original red and black lacquer with a light clear surface finish, which highlights the lovely natural patina. Pair of bi-fold doors wi...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China

Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China

$3,594
H 74.81 in W 55.12 in D 23.23 in
18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved early 18th Century Indo-Portuguese Rosewood bed.
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18th Century Indian Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed
18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed

18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed

$21,922
H 72 in W 72 in D 18 in
Fine Red Lacquer Low Table with Fret Work Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine red lacquer low table / coffee table with fret work top, elegant fine red lacquer finished. Purchase red lacquer low table / coffee table also come with glass top that can place...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Red Lacquer Low Table with Fret Work Top
Fine Red Lacquer Low Table with Fret Work Top

Fine Red Lacquer Low Table with Fret Work Top

$2,600 Sale Price
27% Off
H 18 in W 55 in D 28 in
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The unidentified shogun (possibly Tokugawa Iey...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

$2,800
H 10.25 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
18th Century Chinese Elm Four-Door Side Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
An 18th century Chinese four-door side cabinet in red lacquer on elmwood. Original hardware in great condition. Overall this piece has wonderfull deep patina to the original Classic ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Elm

18th Century Chinese Elm Four-Door Side Cabinet
18th Century Chinese Elm Four-Door Side Cabinet

18th Century Chinese Elm Four-Door Side Cabinet

$4,650
H 35 in W 51 in D 16.5 in
Chinese Plate, 18th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Chinese plate, 18th century Measures: H. 2 Dia. 23 cm H. 0.7 Dia. 9 in.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Chinese Plate, 18th Century
Chinese Plate, 18th Century

Chinese Plate, 18th Century

$359
H 0.79 in Dm 9.06 in
Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard, Qing style from the late 18th century. Elm wood with burgundy lacquer, natural age-related patina and wear. 4 Drawers and a pair of doors. Original condition, lovingl...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Elm

Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century

Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century

$4,636
H 37.8 in W 89.77 in D 21.66 in
Japanese Orange Red Negoro Lacquer Low Table, Taisho Period, 1920s, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A striking orange-red lacquer Japanese low tea or coffee table decorated in the negoro lacquer technique, Taisho period, 1920s, Japan. Of simplistic design, the table has a wonder...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Orange Red Negoro Lacquer Low Table, Taisho Period, 1920s, Japan
Japanese Orange Red Negoro Lacquer Low Table, Taisho Period, 1920s, Japan

Japanese Orange Red Negoro Lacquer Low Table, Taisho Period, 1920s, Japan

$5,300
H 12 in W 41.75 in D 31.5 in
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th Century.
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Metal

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

$5,146
H 66.93 in W 52.76 in D 25.6 in
Previously Available Items
Rococo Style Fruitwood Desk With Cabriolet Legs
Located in Ross, CA
Custom bureau plat of high quality made in the 1990's. Made of solid wood, it has three drawers and cabriolet legs.
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1990s Unknown Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Rococo Style Fruitwood Desk With Cabriolet Legs
Rococo Style Fruitwood Desk With Cabriolet Legs

Rococo Style Fruitwood Desk With Cabriolet Legs

H 30.75 in W 57.5 in D 27.75 in
Antique French Rococo Bronze & Enameled Champleve Scroll Form Inkwell 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Rococo inkwell offers cast bronze construction in scroll and gadroon form with tray having central well, allover Champleve enamel decorated, raised on ball feet, 19...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Rococo Bronze & Enameled Champleve Scroll Form Inkwell 19th C
Antique French Rococo Bronze & Enameled Champleve Scroll Form Inkwell 19th C

Antique French Rococo Bronze & Enameled Champleve Scroll Form Inkwell 19th C

H 2.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Russian Icon 19th Century of Saint Nicolas
Located in DE
Beautiful old Russian icon with saint Nicolas surrounded by halo and with book in hand. Two figures are in the background, Jesus and Maria.
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19th Century Russian Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Russian Icon 19th Century of Saint Nicolas
Russian Icon 19th Century of Saint Nicolas

Russian Icon 19th Century of Saint Nicolas

H 13.78 in W 11.42 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Male and Female Brass Pheasants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of male and female brass pheasants.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Male and Female Brass Pheasants
Pair of Male and Female Brass Pheasants

Pair of Male and Female Brass Pheasants

H 5.5 in W 11 in D 2 in
French Rococo Carving of St George and the Dragon, Large-Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
A very fine and dynamic depiction of Saint George slaying the dragon, carved from chestnut. French, 18th century. With scroll-work and cross hatching typical of Rococo carving. Most ...
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Rococo Carving of St George and the Dragon, Large-Scale
French Rococo Carving of St George and the Dragon, Large-Scale

French Rococo Carving of St George and the Dragon, Large-Scale

H 28 in W 43 in D 8 in
Antique Italian Screen Frame Elaborately Carved and Pierced
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hinged tri-panel screen frame in shell and vine detail with scrolled feet. In antique white paint finish. Each panel measures two feet wide. Condition is good with age appropriate wear.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Screen Frame Elaborately Carved and Pierced
Antique Italian Screen Frame Elaborately Carved and Pierced

Antique Italian Screen Frame Elaborately Carved and Pierced

H 71 in W 72 in D 1.5 in
Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous Burmese carved and gold leafed teakwood stand and cover for a kammavaca manuscript, late 18th or early 19th century, Burma. The manuscript chest is heavily rococo influenced, speaking to the French presence in the region at the time. The carved teak stand is formed as a raised platform set upon four large scrolling acanthus leaf feet, with carved flour-de-lis to the apron. The cover for the stand is also carved from teak, and features a series of rectangular cartouches, each set with a red foil backed glass "gem", surrounded by shell inlay, and embellished with green and silver foil backed glass sequins. The top of the cover features the same design motif, with the addition of thayo lacquer design elements, and is strongly reminiscent of Tibetan manuscript...
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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Foil, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century
Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century

Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century

H 10.25 in W 26 in D 9.5 in
Chinoiserie Lacquer, Blanc de Chine Buddha and Ormolu Inkwell, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV Chinoiserie Ormolu mounted, Black Lacquer, and Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain Inkwell. The Blanc de Chine seated happy Buddha is surrounded by delicate Blanc de Chine porcelain flowers mounted on a green painted tole tree...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Chinoiserie Lacquer, Blanc de Chine Buddha and Ormolu Inkwell, 18th Century
Chinoiserie Lacquer, Blanc de Chine Buddha and Ormolu Inkwell, 18th Century

Chinoiserie Lacquer, Blanc de Chine Buddha and Ormolu Inkwell, 18th Century

H 9 in W 13 in D 9 in
A Massive Blue and White Kangxi Covered Temple Jar
Located in Katonah, NY
A massive Chinese Kangxi period blue and white covered vase painted in varying tones of deep, rich underglaze cobalt. It shows a continuous scene of a Chinese garden featuring a pai...
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

A Massive Blue and White Kangxi Covered Temple Jar
A Massive Blue and White Kangxi Covered Temple Jar

A Massive Blue and White Kangxi Covered Temple Jar

H 23 in Dm 13.5 in
A Set of a Dozen Chinese Famille Verte Dishes
Located in Katonah, NY
A 19th century group of Famille Verte Chinese dishes richly decorated with a beautiful basket of flowers. In Chinese tradition a basket of flowers symboli...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

A Set of a Dozen Chinese Famille Verte Dishes
A Set of a Dozen Chinese Famille Verte Dishes

A Set of a Dozen Chinese Famille Verte Dishes

H 1.25 in Dm 9 in
A pair of Massive Chinese Blue and White Temple Jars
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of 19th century Chinese Blue and White covered vases with continuous hand painted scenes showing pagodas and mountains rising from the sea. They have metal mounts for the c...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Asian Art and Furniture

A pair of Massive Chinese Blue and White Temple Jars
A pair of Massive Chinese Blue and White Temple Jars

A pair of Massive Chinese Blue and White Temple Jars

H 28 in Dm 16 in

Rococo asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, China, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,800 and tops out at $32,000 while the average work can sell for $7,500.

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