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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Rococó Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centerpiece Bowl by Meissen
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Austrian porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlig...
Porcelain
George III period sterling silver cake basket made in London in 1767
By Robert Albin Cox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1767 by Robert Albin Cox, this striking, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Basket, features pierced and punched bead decoration to the sides, shaped gadroon...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Pearlware Pottery Baskets England Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of elegant oval-shaped pearlware baskets and stands were made by Thomas Fell & Co**, St Peter’s Pottery, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1830. The baskets were made to hold brea...
Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery
$2,449 / set
H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 1.97 in
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Figures of Dancing Children, Circa 1750
Located in Basildon, GB
A Pair of 18th Century Meissen Figures "Children Dancing", modelled in the commedia dell'arte style as a young girl and boy dancing. Raised over simple rococo bases with applied flow...
Porcelain
$15,800
H 12 in Dm 13.25 in
Rare Neoclassical Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Rams Heads
Located in New York, NY
A large, beautiful, and rare 19th century neoclassical reticulated Meissen centerpiece with open filigree, rams heads, flaming finial, and love bir...
Porcelain
$1,348Sale Price|25% Off
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
EDWARDIAN 1909 Guilloche Enameled Tripod Basket Vase In .925 Sterling Silver
By Eric Kellerman
Located in Miami, FL
A German enameled tripod vase retailed by Erich Kellerman. This is a fantastic three-legged round vase, created in the city of Pforzheim Germany, back in the 1900's. The piece shows...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Meissen Porcelain figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745 model standing, blue crossed sword mark to back of base Measures: 24cm., 9 1/4 in. high.
Porcelain
Pair of English Pearlware Deer, Staffordshire, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English pearlware deer, Staffordshire, circa 1820. Figures of a stag and a hind.
Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain figure of a boy with a dog by world renowned makers Meissen and dating from the 19th century. The figure of a young boy in typical period dress stands...
Porcelain
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courts...
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Dachshund Dog
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Meissen Porcelain figure of a Dachshund dog, with double blue crossed swords mark under-glaze. This is a very well portrayed Dachs...
Porcelain
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 14 in D 17 in
19th Century Original Buttercup Painted Basket from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original creamy yellow painted gathering basket from New England. This fine folky basket has the original cream painted handle and yellow bottom.
Hickory
Pair of Wicker Basket Form with Lids
Located in New York, NY
Decorative wicker baskets with removable lid tops. Suitable for use as storage and or end or side table. Priced and offered individually, however we would love to see them stay toget...
Wicker
$1,350
H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in
Antique Meissen Porcelain Cherub Motto Figurine "Je decouvre tout" Model F13
By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique porcelain Cupid figurine. By Meissen. Model no. F13 from the Cupid Motto Series. Entitled "Je decouvre tout". Originally de...
Porcelain
Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figure "Gentleman"
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figure "Gentleman" Beautiful porcelain figure representing a man of the time, in white and blue with gold details with a bo...
Porcelain
Worcester Chestnut Basket, Cover and Stand, Polychrome Flowers, 1770-1775
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare offer of a spectacular moulded and pierced chestnut basket, cover and stand, made by Worcester between 1770 and 1775 in their 1st or "Dr Wall" period. The set con...
Porcelain
Herend "Victoria " Hand Painted Porcelain Basket, Hungary, Modern
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificent basket in Hungarian porcelain handmade and hand paited with flowers and butterflies decoration, multicolor. The Victoria decor is one of the most important of Herend sin...
Porcelain
Three Antique Porcelain Pink and Green Niderviller Open-Work Baskets Circa 1800
By Niderviller Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this set of three antique Niderviller porcelain open-work baskets. Made in France circa 1800, the open-work baskets are decorated with delicate, feminine flow...
Porcelain
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H 3.75 in W 10.5 in D 9 in
Pair of Antique Pierced Creamware Baskets and Stands 18th Century circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this exquisite pair of rare and beautiful 18th century pierced creamware baskets and stands. An image and description can be found in "Creamware and other Eng...
Creamware
KPM White Antique Pierced Porcelain Basket
Located in Katonah, NY
A beautiful KPM antique pierced porcelain basket made by the Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin in the late 19th century. This beautiful bask...
Porcelain
Porcelain Basket, KPM Berlin, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Oval porcelain basket with handles by KPM Berlin with plastic flower décor on the pierced rim and a polychrome flower bouquet on the well.
Porcelain
Faience Planter or Bough Pot Made in France circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
WHY WE LOVE IT: It's beautiful. We are pleased to offer this French faience planter or bough pot modeled as a flower basket. The top has five openings for small bouquets of flowers o...
Faience
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H 4 in W 11 in D 9.38 in
Antique 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket with Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Meissen porcelain basket with openwork, twig handles, and flower encrusted vines, and enamel Deutsche Blumen decoration. A rare form! Base marked with a blue under...
Porcelain
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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 7.75 in
Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket for Herbert Freres
By Old Paris, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique, Old Paris reticulated fruit baskets. With Sevres type, piereced interlaced ribbon side, looping border, and twig ha...
Porcelain
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H 4.5 in W 5.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique French St. Cloud Porcelain Potpourri Jar Modeled with Fruits and Flowers
Located in Katonah, NY
An early 18th century soft-paste porcelain St. Cloud Potpourri jar. The potpourri jar is molded in a pierced oviform. The vase encrusted with flowering b...
Porcelain
A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Centerpiece
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Centerpiece Heavily decorated and detailed with foliage, cartouches, shells, vines and flowers Per...
Bronze