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.
$350 / item
Antique Enamel Bottle Tag
Located in New York, NY
*Three (3) available, each sold separately, as per listing. Beautiful antique porcelain enamel and metal vanity 'Lotion' bottle tag, in the Rococo style,...
Metal, Enamel
Italian Porcelain Vanity Bottle Bird Design Rococo Style
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian white and gold porcelain vanity bottle with bird design in the Rococo style, circa early-20th century, Italy. A white porcelain bottle...
Porcelain
$580
H 5.52 in Dm 6.7 in
Midcentury Italian cut glass perfume bottle, decanter or vanity accessory, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Chic large and curvaceous perfume bottle with bevel / faceted decorative detailing to the top. Complimented with matching hexagonal faceted stopper.
Glass
Antique French Porcelain Corner Wash Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 20th century antique porcelain corner wash basin of French origin with original plunger waste and a single tap. Paired with ornate traditional style cast iron brackets ready...
Enamel, Brass, Iron
$102,375 / set
H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Antique Rococo Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This fantastic clock garniture is a truly exceptional piece of design, which takes after the elegant beauty of the work of the Sevres porcelain Manufactory. Comprising a set of three...
Ormolu
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in Dm 2 in
Seguso Murano Coral Orange White Opal Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Bottle
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white over coral orange Italian art glass vanity footed perfume bottle. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. It has be...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Antique Carrara Marble Wash Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This antique Carrara marble wash basin is a stylish sink unit for bathrooms traditional and modern alike. Supplied with an antique style porcelain bowl with characteristic marble ef...
Carrara Marble
Antique Shanks & Co Art Nouveau Pedestal Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Shanks & Co. Art Nouveau porcelain basin on a pedestal. This late 19th century sink is in a sleek design of an impressive scale. Pairing ...
Porcelain
$292
H 17.92 in W 14.18 in D 24.22 in
Italian modern bidet in white ceramic and blue enamel with white stripes, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern bidet in white ceramic and blue enamel with white stripes, 1970s Bidet in white ceramic enameled in deep blue with lighter and more embossed decorative geometric lines...
Metal
Antique Freestanding Factory Trough Sink
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Two-Sided Fully Functional Sink with 4 Faucets Overall Dimensions: 31" deep x 51 1/2" wide x 47" high Inner Basin Dimensions: 24 1/2" deep x 4 21/2" wide x 7" hi...
Cast Iron
Antique Double Basin with Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed antique double basin or sink by Morrison Ingram & Co. Registered design number 24404. Constructed with a slate top, and under-mounted ...
Ceramic
Snuff Bottles Reverse Painted Set 5 Birds
Located in Somis, CA
Our snuff bottles are 100% hand painted from within and topped with gemstone grade agate lids. The Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to...
Agate
Antique Marble Vanity Sink Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique marble vanity sink top with newly drilled holes to accommodate modern fixtures. Some rust stains.
Marble
Small Antique Marbleised Corner Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small antique marbleised corner basin dating to circa 1888. This small corner sink or basin displays a simulated marble finish beneath the glaze, ...
Marble
German Meissen Porcelain Soap Dish
Located in New York, NY
A German Meissen porcelain soap dish with latticework design and floral center, circa 20th century, Germany. This beautiful piece is oval, with lat...
Porcelain
Sherle Wagner Gold Porcelain Sink
Located in Hanover, MA
Sherle Wagner gold decorated porcelain sink, scalloped oval form, over edge, counter inset. Labeled to porcelain: Sherle Wagner Italy. Brass drain ...
Brass
Sold
H 3.63 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
French Sevres Porcelain & Brass Ormolu Soap or Jewlery Dish Rococo, 18th Century
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French Sevres porcelain and brass ormolu footed soap dish of the Rococo period, circa mid-18th century, France. Dish has center female and male scene surrounded by hand-p...
Brass, Ormolu
THG Paris Frou-Frou Pair of Large Door Knobs by Yves Rochon 2012 Frivole, Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
THG Paris Porcelain Frivole pair of large door knobs by Yves Rochon. New, never installed. G2N-638V Since 1956, THG Paris has established itself as ...
Silver, Brass, Chrome
Sherle Wagner Round Gold Beaded Rococo Cabinet Drawer Knobs, Set 16
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of 16 Sherle Wagner Beaded Rococo cabinet drawer knobs or pulls. These beautiful knobs create an elegant addition to any bathroom or kitchen. Round in ...
Metal, Gold
Vintage Sherle Wagner Small Round Gold Drawer or Cabinet Pulls Multiple
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of vintage Sherle Wagner gold drawer or cabinet pulls. Each pull is heavy and very well made. The round shape, with concentric detailed circles toward the center, add an eye-catc...
Gold, Brass
Sold
H 1.94 in W 2.38 in D 1 in
Gold Sherle Wagner Drawer or Cabinet Pull Ribbon and Reed Hardware Collection 19
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Sherle Wagner gold oblong cabinet or drawer pull. This beautiful pull is part of Sherle Wagner's Ribbon and Reed collection. With ribbon motifs delicate...
Metal, Gold
Sold
H 1 in Dm 1.44 in L 1 in
Vintage Sherle Wagner Round Beaded Gold Cabinet Knobs or Drawer Pulls, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful Vintage Rococo style Sherle Wagner gold cabinet knobs or drawer pulls. Each knob is in a round shape, with beaded detail around the outsid...
Metal, Gold
19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Wine Cooler
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
The stand is on casters. Weight approx 150 kg.
Carrara Marble
French Zinc Rococo Style Lavabo Basin or Sink
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the form of a shell and having a small drain hole and mounting bracket on the reverse