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.
Late 18th-Century Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock, Dated 1787
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late-18th-century Swedish Rococo clock dated 1787—a period-correct example that predates most Swedish clocks circulating on today’s market. The ...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique beautiful Mora clock " Tall case clock " Grandfather clock from Boden,Norrbotten Northern Sweden. The Mora clock is original painted. It has a lovely b...
Pine
19th Century Classic Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Classic Swedish long-case clock from the province Medelpad in Northern Sweden. Made around 1820 with the classic rococo shape with hand carved wood dec...
Pine
Antique Northern Swedish Long Case Clock, Rococo Style with Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique long case clock from northern Sweden made by hand around 1810. The clock has its origin in northern Sweden in the county Härjedalen which is on the border to Norway. The case...
Pine
Antique Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock, with Original Clockwork
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish classic Rococo long case clock from the first half of the 19th century, circa 1820-1830. The clock has a good size and the clas...
Pine
Antique Southern Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Southern Swedish long case clock from the early 1800s in rococo style. The clock is hand-made from pine with original hand-craved decor. Dry scraped to traces of the original green, ...
Pine
Late 18th Century Rococo Grandfather Clock signed Hans Wessman
By Hans Wessman
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-class Rococo grandfather clock made in Stockholm, Sweden in the 1780s. The clock features rich gilded carvings in typical Rococo forms. The movement is signed by Hans Wessman,...
Pine
Vintage Italian Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Cherub/Angel Grandfathers Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Cherub/Angel Grandfathers Clock Featuring an Italian Rococo style hand carved and painted grandfather Clock. The clock has 3 cherubs ...
Glass, Wood, Paint
Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Rococo Pedestal Clock, after Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener, Paul Garnier
Located in London, GB
This exquisite gilt bronze-mounted pedestal clock is the creation of the famed French clockmaker Paul Garnier (1801-1861). Garnier worked in Paris during the first half of the 19th C...
Ormolu
Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Shape Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Classic long case clock in rococo shape from Sweden. The clock is made by hand from pine and has been hand-scraped down to the original paint. An additional detail is the carved roco...
Pine
Amsterdam grandfather clock with ship automaton Nicolaas Weylandt circa 1745
By Nicolaas Weylandt
Located in Münster, DE
Amsterdam grandfather clock with ship automaton Nicolaas Weiland / Weylandt Circa 1745 Inlaid walnut case, top with original crown featu...
Brass, Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV Provincial walnut regulateur, or tall case clock, made in Lyon, France, around 1760. Constructed in 2 sections from richly grained walnut. The face features an enamel dial w...
Walnut
Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very decorative and fine rococo longcase clock by the renowned clockmaker Petter Södermann Stockholm (1740-1813). Finely carved case with scroll and shellwork gilded and painted in a...
Wood
$3,274Sale Price|35% Off
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish rococo long case clock. The shape of the case is rococo and the expression is unique for the area Jämtland in Sweden. Made by hand during the late 1700s in pine with...
Pine
Antique Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock, So Called Mora Clock with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rococo long case clock from from northern Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century. The long case clock, or Mora Clock as they are sometimes known as, is dry scraped to...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Rococo Tall Case Clock with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Rococo tall case clock from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and carvings in shape of flowers and leav...
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Rococo Mora Clock in Original Green Paint
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful 18th Century Swedish Rococo style wooden longcase Mora clock with its original paint featuring green tones. This piece has mini...
Enamel
18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 18th century Swedish tall case clock. Dry scraped and retouched with great patination. ca 1770 Sweden.
Pine
18th century Rococo Tall Case Musical Clock
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional and unusually large 18th century Rococo tall case musical clock with 15 bells and striking bell. Case comes in three parts, round porcelain dial with Roman and Arabic num...
Brass
$5,038
H 94.89 in W 23.23 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Folk Art tall case clock from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and beautiful carvings. Beautiful handpainted flowers on the front. The M...
Pine
19th Century Mahogany Wood Long Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century William Fullerton mahogany wood case long case clock. The case clock is in good antique condition with visible wear appropriate consistent with age / use. The clock ...
Mahogany
Swedish Case Clock, circa 1820
Located in Huntington, NY
A tall Swedish case clock from Smaland with traditional wood carvings and unique plaster decor. Scraped to original green, gold, salmon and white paint. Clock is sold as a decorative...
Brass, Iron
Swedish Case Clock, circa 1837
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique Swedish case clock in original blue and salmon color. The year 1837 can faintly be seen above the clock face. Remnants of 18th century color animations are affixed to the in...
Brass, Iron
Rococo Giltwood Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century rococo carved and giltwood shelf clock, the crest with stork holding a bone in his beak pearched on a romantic castle ruin with carved...
Giltwood
Carriage clock with case. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Travel clock with case. Metal, glass, leather, etc. XIX century. Case with lid at the top and front with a transparent glass sheet, upholstered on the inside, containing a travel cl...
Metal, Other
$5,311Sale Price|20% Off
H 84.65 in W 19.69 in D 10.04 in
George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century
Located in Opole, PL
George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century his elegant 18th-century George III longcase clock is a true masterpiece of period craftsmanship, dating to the first half of the 1700s....
Mahogany
$4,644
H 87.01 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
C19th Century Swedish long case clock with gilded decoration and original paint
Located in London, GB
Wonderful early C19th Swedish long case clock from kougsta in the Jamtland region in an area of natural beauty of central Sweden. The painted face is numbered simply and framed with ...
Giltwood
100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock. I have installed new battery works. The original works are offered with this clock but they do not work.
Wood
Antique Original Blue Painted Grandfather Clock, Sweden Dated 1844
Located in Round Top, TX
Hand painted grandfather clock with exceptional original soft blue painted finish accented in red trim. Panel details, curved bonnet, slender case with lovely balance to face and bas...
Metal
Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock, actually the style of this case is called "Friksdhal" from the mid-western part...
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint. the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every clock I sell.
Wood
Mid-18th Century painted tall case clock from Northern Italy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A rare and whimsically painted tall case clock from Northern Italy, dating to the mid-18th century. Retaining its original polychrome surface, the case features Rococo floral and fig...
Wood
Sold
H 89.38 in W 34.26 in D 12.6 in
Italian Mid-Century Base Clock with Allegory of Time by Cornelio Ferrandi, 1964
By Cornelio Ferrandi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Base Clock with Allegory of Time, 1964 - Cornelio Ferrandi This clock is not merely a timekeeping instrument; it is a true piece of furniture that embodies the passion and artistry ...
Bronze
18th c, Rococo Tall Case Clock
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine Swedish 18th century Rococo gilt wood and painted tall case clock in it's original condition. ca 1770 Sweden, Stockholm.
Pine
Mora Clock Swedish Rococo Style Unique
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a VERY Rare and unique Swedish Mora clock. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paint. New Quartz Battery works have been installed so not only does she look Great she...
Wood
Sold
H 95.5 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 in
Rare Hendrick Schoonbeck Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Signed Hendrick Schoonbeek, Amsterdam The arched hood with molded cornice above a shaped long door inlaid with checkerboard parquetry, the similarly inlaid shaped plinth raised on bracket feet, the dial with aperture for age and aspect of the moon within scroll engraved surround, the silvered Roman chapter ring bordered by spandrels depicting the Four Seasons, subsidiary seconds incorporating chamfered date aperture and sector for day of week and its ruling deity in the matted and scroll engraved center, later hands, the associated two barrel five pillar movement with anchor escapement, Dutch striking by means of two linked hammers on two bells, the separate alarm train mounted...
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 85 in W 24.4 in D 9.1 in
Swedish 1770s Rococo Period Mora Clock with Hand-Painted Swag and Ribbon Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period wood "Mora" clock from circa 1770 with hand-painted swag and ribbon motifs, Roman numerals on the face and carved base. This Swedish Rococo period "Mora" cloc...
Glass, Wood
19th Swedish Gustavian Longcase Painted Mora Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Swedish Gustavian longcase painted clock, featuring an elegant and slender wooden case with decorative details. Scraped down to the original Polychromed painted and hand...
Wood, Paint
Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Rococo Clock, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White".
Wood
Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock, Rococo Model. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White".
Wood
Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White".
Wood
19th Century Swedish Classic Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Classic long case clock in rococo from Sweden made around the early to mid 19th century, 1820 to 1840. The clock is painted pine and has been dry scraped by hand to the current layer...
Pine
19th Century Classic Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Classic Swedish rococo long case clock. The clock has been dry scraped by hand down to the original first layer of paint. Giving the clock a unique and...
Pine