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.
Vintage French Rococo Bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo Style Bronze Acanthus Leafy Scroll Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 10" W x 9" D.
Bronze, Iron
Fine Pair of French Rococo Style Ormolu Chenets, circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine Pair of French Rococo style Ormolu Chenets, circa 1900. Each Chenet having pierced Rocaille form. Sometimes beauty needs few words. The Chenets m...
Metal
Fine Pair Of Figural Patinated and Gilt Lion Chenets
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of antique French gilt and patinated figural lion form 19th century chenets. In the Rococo style, with full figure lions. Finely sculpted raised lions resting on Rococo shield f...
Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair of Impressive Very Large Antique Bronze Figural Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large scale very impressive pair of antique French bronze figural chenets andirons having fierce mythological male decorative sculptures.
Bronze
Antique French Rococo Baroque Style Brass Leafy Acanthus Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Baroque Style Brass Leafy Acanthus Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17" H x 10" W x 18" D.
Brass
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Rococo Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair, while originally for the fireside, would serve equally as bases for a pair of table lamps. They are exquisitely modelled with sinuous, scrolling acanthus and beautifully f...
Bronze
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 a nice sculptural acanthus form, unique leaf form finials, very nice vintage set. Circa Ea...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Beethoven Face French Rococo Brass Cannonball Fireplace Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "Beethoven" French Rococo Brass Cannonball Fireplace Andirons - Pair. Item featured is marked, "GF" with ornate cast bronze/brass faces to base, and large cannonball bodies. ...
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Vintage French Rococo Style Small Brass Bronze Acanthus Leaf Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo Style Small Brass Bronze Acanthus Leaf Andirons - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 6" W x 16" D.
Bronze
Pair Of Antique French Brass And Iron Fireplace Chenets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely cast French brass fireplace chenets in the form of tall scrolls with acanthus leaf decorated details in a high polish. With stepped iron ...
Brass
Antique French Rococo Baroque Style Brass Leafy Acanthus Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Baroque Style Brass Leafy Acanthus Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17" H x 10" W x 18" D.
Brass, Iron
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Bronze Cherub Putti Andiron Chenets - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Style Bronze Cherub Putti Andiron Chenets - a Pair. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 9" W x 18" D.
Bronze, Iron
Fine French Bronze Fireplace Ormolu Fire Place Screen Flower Garland Roccoco
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze fireplace ormolu fire place screen with flowers & garland in the manner of rococo.
Bronze
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Andirons with Figures, C. 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt and patinated bronze andirons with figures, circa 1890. With iron log holders behind.
Bronze, Iron
Napoleon III Rocaille-Style Ormolu Bronze Fireplace Andirons
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of gilt bronze andirons with rich rococo decoration such as acanthus leaves, pierced ova and exuberant scrollwork. They are topped by two majestic winged women. Andirons, or chenets, are decorative and practical objects placed in front of a fireplace to protect priceless rugs and flooring from rolling logs. Intricately detailed, these antique andirons in Rocaille style...
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Silvered Bronze Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
These andirons have been silvered, so they are slightly different than the traditional bronze d'ore ones our shop usually carries. They are handsome and will make a statement in any ...
Bronze, Silver
Modernist French Bronze Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist French bronze andirons, France, circa 1960s.
Bronze, Iron
$4,490 / set
H 38.98 in W 13 in D 22.84 in
Pair of important wrought iron landiers. French work in the Gothic Style. C 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This tall pair of gothic style wrought iron andirons are also called landiers because of the shape of the top parts that where used to have water or soup boiling on receipt near the ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron squatting figural andirons of man and woman with original dog legs. Mid 19th Century
Impressive Set of Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb set of 19th century brass andirons. This impressive French set has deep wrought iron legs and perfect casted and very decorative brass fronts. Great original and usable c...
Wrought Iron, Brass
Pair of Figural Louis XV Style Cherub Motif Ormolu Bronze Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century figural cherub motif Louis XV style Ormolu bronze andirons.
Bronze
$6,500 / set
H 23.5 in W 8.25 in D 19.25 in
Pair of French Brass Flame Finial Acanthus Foliage & Dolphin Andirons, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass flame finial andirons with tapered ringed acanthus foliage columns, flanking dolphins on rectangular plinths, foliage bulbous feet, matching bulbous log stops, a...
Brass, Iron
$4,475 / set
H 19 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Antique Dore Bronze and Green Marble Bronze Louis XVI Style Chenets/Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of antique chenets/ andirons was realized in France in the late 19th century. They represent an excellent example of the period. Created in a lustrous dore bronze, they feature rococo designs throughout and immaculately polished Italian green marble orbs at the center. The faces of two Greek revival female faces adorns the center panel between the two legs. Flanked by two scroll forms, she wears a pearl headpiece...
Marble, Bronze
$3,950Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 11.5 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Children Chenet, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze figural chenets. Each cast as two patinated figures of amorini (Putti) growing out of leafy volute vi...
Bronze
A Pair of Italian Baroque Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of 18th century Italian brass and iron andirons with balustrade turned shafts surmounted by brass cannon ball finials and vasiform shafts, above square bases and standing on d...
Brass, Iron
$2,650
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 6 in
Fine French Bronze Fireplace Ormolu Fire Place Screen Flower Garland Roccoco
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze fireplace ormolu fire place screen with flowers & garland in the manner of rococo.
Bronze
Pair of Antique Bronze French Chenets, c1880
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautifully detailed bronze casting of a pair of Chenets in a swirling bouquet design, very organic.
Iron, Bronze
$1,409Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 2.76 in D 16.15 in
Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron Firedogs Mythical Creatures, France, c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the period Mid-Century Modern Wrought iron firedogs. The creator of this pair of andirons gave free rein to his imagination by reproducing mythical animals, remin...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique Bronze Urn Form Fireplace Andirons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of antique bronze fireplace andirons in the form of urns with handles and acorn finials. Two small acorns are missing as pictured. These are ...
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Massive Baroque Style Solid Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Triple lobed forms with ball finials, raised on scrolled legs. Curved footed arms at the back with finials and attached to long iron rods. Good patina.
Brass
Antique French Rococo Style Bronze Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Style Bronze Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 22" H x 9.5" W x 18" D.
Brass
Sold
H 10 in W 10 in D 18 in
Antique French Rococo Style Small Bronze Acanthus Scroll Chenet Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Style Small Bronze Acanthus Scroll Chenet Andirons - Pair. Item features c-scroll foliate solid brass forms, brass finials, cast iron rods, marked "Sunset" unde...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Louis XV Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets (Andirons)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Pair of Louis XV Ormolu Andirons, depicting a seated gallant with a guitar and his companion, each with a dog looking up and rocaille scrolling. with log rests (dimensions include th...
Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 14.75 in W 11 in D 12 in
Antique Pair of French Rococo Gilt Bronze Foliate Form Fireplace Chenets 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Rococo fireplace chenets offers gilt cast bronze construction in exaggerated foliate form with gadroon elements, 19th...
Bronze
Pair of Jan Barboglio Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Jan Barboglio wrought iron andirons Fine pair of designer andirons. Each andiron is handmade and in excellent condition. The andirons have ...
Iron
Pair of Gilt And Patinated Bronze Chenets of Monumental Size
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of antique French Rococo style gilt and patinated monumental bronze chenets/andirons with celestial globe applied with stars and extensive gilt bronze oak leaf decoration. Of mo...
Bronze
Sold
H 27.5 in W 14 in D 9 in
Large Impressive Antique French Rococo Baroque Style Acanthus Scroll Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large impressive antique French Rococo Baroque style acanthus scroll andirons. Items feature large impressive size, brass scrolling acanthus forms...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique French Cast Brass Rococo Style Chenet or Andirons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of fine antique French cast brass Rococo style chenet or andirons.
Brass
20th Century Louis XV Style Bronze Fireplace Fender
Located in Savannah, GA
Very ornate bronze fireplace fender in the Rococo style. Lots of detail.
Bronze
Sold
H 17 in W 10 in D 11 in
Wonderful Pair Of French Rococo Scroll Gilt Dore Bronze Large Andirons Chenets
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Pair Of French Rococo Scroll Gilt Dore Bronze Large Andirons Chenets. Measures: 17" H X 10" W x 11" D.
Bronze
19th Century French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century Louis XV Style andirons, made of wrought iron.
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French firedogs - andirons made of wrought iron. The firedogs have spit hooks.
Wrought Iron
French Brass Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Brass Andirons, Firedogs
Brass, Iron
Brass Louis XV Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
We always have 350+ pair of antique andirons - fire dogs in stock that can be ordered on line. See our website for our current stock and prices.
Brass, Iron
18th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
We always have 350+ pair of antique andirons - fire dogs in stock that can be ordered on line. See our website for our current stock and prices.
Iron