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.
Urns Pair Delft Blue and White, 18th Century, Holland
Located in New York, NY
Urns pair of delft blue and white 18th century, Holland. A pair of stunning urns made during the 18th century in Delft, Holland. Glazed pottery in blue and white.
Delft
Pair of Swedish Cast Iron Blue Tazza Urns circa 1820
Located in Hastings, GB
A matched pair of Swedish Tazza Urns on in a beautifully worn blue paint, with flashes of the older darker blue and red paint showing through in areas. circa 1820. In superb anti...
Iron
Ornate Bronze Urn with Lid, Rococo Style, Grape Decor, USA, 2010
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate and large bronze urn having a blackened matte finish with some verdigris coloration. There is a removeable lid topped with acorn finial. Gorgeous grape and leaf d...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of 19th-century French cast iron urns, exuding classical elegance and fine craftsmanship. These decorative urns feature intricately designed scalloped rims that creat...
Iron
Pair of French Cast Iron Urns, Early 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This pair of early 20th-century French cast iron garden urns exude timeless elegance and a rich history. Their aged, rusted patina shows decades of weathering, adding authenticity to...
Iron
Hand-Crafted Octagonal Delft Garden Urn, Maker Delft, 1750
By Delft
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Large Delft Garden Urn, of octagonal form with mask handles painted in blue with river landscapes within foliate and leaf borders. A good e...
Delft
Pair of Solid Granite Large Urns
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of tall granite urns, carved from one piece of solid stone. Unpolished. They are heavy! The depth of the inside opening is 7.5”. Diameter of opening is 12”.
Granite
Pair of Large Italian Urns
Located in Hudson, NY
Stamp says: Arte Italica, Made in Italy.
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century French Garden Urn
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of lovely classical style French urns. Great as centre piece or console piece. Can be sold individually.
Metal
Grand Pair Of 19th Century French Garden Urns
By Corneau Freres, Alfred Corneau
Located in Houston, TX
Grand Pair Of 19th Century French Garden Urns. Offered is an extra large pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urns with large exaggerated handles. Our French Napoleon III iro...
Iron
$2,800
H 17 in Dm 13 in
Chinese Barrel-Form Brass Urn with Traditional Archaistic Ornamentation and Lid
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A Chinese four-legged barrel-form brass urn cast and engraved with archaistic decoration from the 20th century. The gently rounded sides are cast with the dispersed elements of two taotie masks, Archaistic auspicious beasts formed by a pair of stylized and confronted dragons which constitutes the features of this mythical creature, abstractly rendered in low-relief hooked curls. Two bands of kui or passing dragons flank the taotie ornamentation on the belly, all upon an engraved and very finely delineated white leiwen ground symbolizing thunder. Raised on four atlantes with a few anatomical engraved details, the urn possesses a flat circular lid decorated with stylized birds and topped with a phoenix-shaped knob with a ring, a propitious symbol in Chinese art. The white engraved ground nicely contrasting with the dark patina along with the Archaistic traditional low relief decoration echoes Chinese archaic ritual bronzes used in ceremonies or buried in the tombs of the elites for use in the afterlife. This Chinese barrel...
Brass
Pair of Diminutive English Cast Iron Urn Jardinaires
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of diminutive scale English cast iron urns or jardinaire planters. Made in the neoclassical taste with scrolled acanthus handles on each side. The pair have a thick coa...
Iron
Large Bronze Garden Urn after a Model at Versailles
By Claude Ballin
Located in Stamford, CT
A substantial bronze garden urn with handles in the form of a bearded men having exceptional patination. After a model from the Palace of Versailles ...
Bronze
Cast Iron Urn, France, circa 1900
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Cast iron urn, France, circa 1900. Classic Art Nouveau design with scrolled handles. Dark bronze patinated finish.
Iron
Pair of Napoleon Cast Iron Urns
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Napoleon cast iron urns.
Iron
Sold
H 72.84 in W 64.18 in D 24.81 in
Amazing and Rare Large Carved Oratory, Portugal, Late 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare Large carved oratory Portugal, 17th Century in richly carved and relief wood with polychrome and gilt decoration with volutes, shell patterns and plant motifs, interior with radiant rays...
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Carved White Marble Garden Urns, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two Italian late 18th century Rococo hand carved white marble garden urns A rare pair of white marble garden urns. Wonderfully decorated with heads and tassels. Both are a great ve...
Marble
19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn or Planter on Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th century cast iron garden urn or planter on stand.
Iron
19th Century French Cast Iron Urn
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French cast iron urn with original paint. Measures: Widest part is 23 inches To top of circular opening 10 inches
Iron
Pair of Antique Derby Porcelain Vases with Flowers Painted by Quaker Pegg
By Quaker Pegg At Derby, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of vases with lavishly painted flowers. Each vase with six gilded dragons. According to Twitchett* Quaker Pegg was "one of the finest natural flower painters ever to paint on china." Upon viewing Pegg's sketch book of flowers...
Porcelain
Apotheke Jar
Located in New York, NY
A lovely apotheke jar made in faience marked No 7. This item is arriving with our new shipment ETA 15th of September
Pottery