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.
Pair of Appliques in Gilt Bronze, Rococo, Mid-18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Appliques in gilt bronze, Rococo from mid-18th century. Some wear on the original gilding (see pictures), but the overall impression of these 270 years old app...
Gold Plate, Bronze
Vintage Pair of French Rococo Style Silver Gilded opposing Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opposing pair of mirrored Girandole type sconces with elaborate Louis XV scrollwork. Foliate and acanthus decoration. Two candle/light sockets per sconce. Silver gilt finish with sym...
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 32 3/4 in W: 18 in D: 4 1/4 in A magnificent pair of early 19th century Italian Rococo carved giltwood mirrored wall sconces, dating to circa 1800–1820. Exceptional...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Large Italian Tole Floral Gilt Florentine Wall Candle Sconce with 3 Arms, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine large Florentine Italian gilt tole wall candle sconce with three arms. Decorated in metal tole roses and leaves. All hand-painted in brushed gold. Three arms each curl upwards...
Metal, Gold
Large Pair of Rococo Style Candle Sconce Wall Decorations
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative and unusual large pair of Florentine Rococo or Baroque style metal candle sconces for wall decoration.
Metal
$445 / item
French Gilded Vintage Two Arm Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Gilded Vintage Two Arm Sconce Sold individually 9"H x 9"W x 5"D
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Pair of Mantle Sconces or Girondoles
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century pair of mantle sconces or girondoles, French. Rococo style. Gilt metal, molded glass, porcelain & marble. Each with 4 candle arms (never electrified, but could l...
Marble, Metal
18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This 18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, in blown glass, is made in transparent color with gilde...
Crystal, Bronze
18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant 18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, in blown glass, is made in transparent color wi...
Crystal, Bronze
$30,094 / set
H 18.9 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
Set of Four Rococo Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
These sconces (wall lights) are wonderful examples of the 18th century Louis XV style, which was fashionably revived in the 19th century. The style was characterised by its rocaille ...
Ormolu, Bronze
$950Sale Price|60% Off
H 29 in W 40 in D 6 in
Vintage Italian Gilt Metal and Wood 7-Light Candle Sconce, 1960s
By Palladio
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-157 Italian gilt metal and wood 7-light candle sconce with foil details. Large size lends itself as an elaborate wall sculpture.
Metal
$385 / set
H 15 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pr Italian Silver Gilt Tole 4 Light Candelabra Candle Holder Lights Leaf & Swirl
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
A vintage pair of lovely and intentionally worn, warm Italian silver gilt 4 light candelabras with acanthus leaf and hollow swirl metalwork, they would add a decorative, classical to...
Metal, Silver Leaf
Vintage Regency Gilt Palm Wall Candle Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the exotic grandeur of this exquisite Vintage Regency Gilt Palm Wall Candle Sconce. Masterfully crafted, this sconce features a captivating palm tree motif...
Metal
$11,500
H 24 in W 14 in D 7 in
Pair 19th Century French Empire Figural Bronze 2 Arm Wall Sconces Sothebys
Located in Roslyn, NY
A pair of very fine 19th century French empire doré bronze figural two-arm sconces. The left facing figure is of a woman, and countering her is the right facing man. Provenance to...
Bronze
Pair of Los Castillo Brass and Copper Candle Sconces
By Los Castillo
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A rare pair of Los Castillo candle sconces in copper with swirling inlaid brass design, Taxco, Mexico. Signed.
Brass, Copper
Hollywood Regency Iron And Tole Candle Sconce
Located in Tampa, FL
An exquisite pair of iron and tole Hollywood Regency candle sconces featuring intricate detailing and a timeless design, these sconces bring elegance and charm to any wall.
Iron
1960s Pedro Friedeberg Hand-Carved Gilded Four Arm Candelabra
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Pedro Friedeberg Hand-Carved Gilded Stem Candelabra Mexico circa the 1960s . Four Stem candle holders. Signed. Unique piece...
Gold
Italian Florentine Gilt Metal Floral Wall Sconce
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage metal and gilt candle sconce features an elegant curling rose branch with abundance of highly detailed leaves and two rose flowers, one is half-open and another is almost at ...
Metal, Gold, Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Two-light Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of large hand-crafted gilt iron two-arm electrified wall sconces, France, 1930s. Both sconces are in fine vintage condition, gilt very well preserved, beautiful aged patina, ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Colonial Brass 3 Light Wall Sconces
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of colonial brass 3 light wall sconces. Classic 18th c design sand cast in beautifully patinated brass. They have never been wired.
Brass
Pair of Large Antique Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large antique giltwood sconces. Stunning pair of giltwood and gilt iron two-light candle sconces, circa 1920. These gorgeous Continen...
Iron
Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian polychrome sconces. Tall pair of antique Italian Neoclassical style carved wood polychrome sconces from Tuscany. These ...
Wood
$865 / set
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 7 in
French Belle Époque Tôle Peinte Hand Painted Metal Floral Wall Sconces, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming pair of French Tôle Peinte floral wall sconces, made of hand-painted iron, circa early 1900s. Showing a lovely time-worn patina, the floral bouquets of petaled flowers ...
Metal
$654
H 18.9 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
Hollywood Regency Gilt Tole Metal Triple-Arm Floral Wall Candle Sconce, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Romantic Hollywood Regency wall sconce with sculptural gilt tole flowers, curling vines, and candleholders for three taper candles. A highly decorative Hollywood Regency wall candle...
Metal
Vintage Pair of Venetian Style Mirrored Wall Sconces by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century wall sconces featuring blue and white porcelain plaques inside mirrored frames with etched sunburst design...
Brass
French Gilded Vintage One Arm Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Gilded Vintage One Arm Sconce Sold individually 9"H x 3"W x 6"D
Metal
Pair of Gilt Bronze Sconces, French, Circa 1880-1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE SCONCES, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY each sconce of scrolling foliate design with a pair of extended foliate arms.
Bronze
Gold Leaf Candle Sconces Mid Century French
Located in Hastings, GB
A pair of gilt metal candle sconces, in the form of a leaf. These beautifully detailed holders are of wonderful quality, and date to the 1950’s, French. Measures: 39cm height, 24cm ...
Metal
Mid-Century Gilt Iron French Tole 3 Light Candle Sconces
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning pair of iron and wood gilt French Tole 3 light candle sconces A lovely pair to add some character to your decor use it with or without candles both ways it’s an amazing loo...
Iron
Bespoke Rococo Style Large Heavy Tole Candle Wall Sconces
Located in West Hartford, CT
Bespoke, large pair of Florentine Rococo style metal candle sconces for wall decoration. Features intentional rustic patina and larger scale, see dime...
Metal
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of ormolu sconces for candles, finely chiseled, with two arms of light in rococo style. With their decorations of moving foliage, these can...
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Gilded Bronze Two Light Candelabras Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of antique French gilded bronze candelabra two arm light wall sconces. These beautiful sconces have a lovely patina wit...
Bronze
Rococo Style Gilt Cast Metal Foliate Candle Wall Sconce, Set of 4
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful matching set of four gilt cast metal Rococo style candle wall sconces. Each three arm candelabra sconce holds standard taper candles and has a hook on verso for hanging. Ea...
Metal
Early 20th Century French Mirrored Candle Sconce
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful back painted mirrored candle wall sconce, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century. French, of very good proportions, the thr...
Metal
Pair of Dore Gold Gilt Bronze Rococo Candlestick Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial pair of Rococo style Dore' gold gilt bronze candlestick wall scones. Each sconce measures: 6" D x 8" W x 14" H
Bronze
Sold
H 14.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
Pair of Rococo Style Italian Gilded and Painted Two-Arm Candle Sconces, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style carved gilt and painted candle sconces from the mid 20th century, with fan shaped scrolling motifs, gilt metal candle bobèches and delicate foliage. Bo...
Metal
Sold
H 15 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Italian Rococo Style Giltwood and Copper Mirrored Candle Sconces
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Italian Rococo style wall sconces feature scroll shield form giltwood frame with acanthus crest, dual copper stylized floral candle receivers before mirrored backs, original ...
Copper
Large Pair of French Rococo Wall Appliqués, 19th Century
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
A large pair of French Rococo wall appliqués of fine quality, 19th century.