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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Herend Vintage Vase, Hand-Painted Flowers, Baroque Handles, Hungary
By Herend
Located in Uppsala , SE
A Large Vintage Vase Herend Hungary 1950-1960 according to a mark Delicately hand-painted wit various beautiful flowers 2 handles have Baroque style shape and richly gilded Height...
Porcelain
Maiolica Bottle Cooler Joseph Hannong, Strasbourg France, circa 1771
Located in Milano, IT
Bottle cooler Manufacture Joseph Hannong Strasbourg, France, circa 1771 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) It measures 7.40 in in height x 9.64 in diam...
Maiolica
French Rococo Style Bronze Vase with Vines Motif, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Rococo style bronze vase with vines motif, ca. 1920. A small and adorable, beautifully shaped bronze vase with vine motifs, France, circa the 1920s. In good condition with som...
Bronze
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jardinière and Vase Garniture Suite
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Sèvres style porcelain and gilt bronze jardinière and vase garniture suite French, late 19th century Measures: Vases: height 72cm, width 36cm, depth 22cm Urn: height 53cm, width 5...
Ormolu
$35,000
Monumental Sevres Style Urn
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Sevres style Floor Urn or Salon Vase and Cover with gilt bronze mounts,decorated with hand-painted maiden, cherubs, flowers and fruit, along with symbols of gardening and ...
Bronze
Italy Late 18th Century Pair Yellow Lacquered on Silk Wooden Vases with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a rare, refined and magnificent wooden sculpted pair of vases, carved and lacquered on silk with polychrome Chinese figures and flowers on a yellow background. These elegan...
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Old Paris Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Portraits and Ornate Gilt Decoration
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exquisite and rare pair of early 19th century Old Paris porcelain vases, richly adorned with opulent gilt detailing and finely executed hand-painted portraits, exemplifying the he...
Gold
$2,300 / set
Pair of English Pottery Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of Rococo style vases that are a beautiful cobalt color with depictions of two pairs of adorable cherubs. There are so many little details on these vases...
Ceramic
Handmade Ceramic Rose Vase #2 in Stoneware with Stone Brown, Jade, & White Glaze
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural piece perfectly sized to stand alone as a centerpiece on a table or shelf. Designed to evoke a mythical garden, the Coiled Rose Vessel series is a set of flower and vase...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase Signed Sèvres, Painted by Collot, France
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, e. collot
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain and gilt bronze vase signed Sèvres, painted by Collot, France, late 19th century.
Bronze
Large Early 19th Century Minton Porcelain Centrepiece Vase
By Minton
Located in London, GB
Large early 19th century Minton porcelain centrepiece vase English, c. 1835 Height 65cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm Beautifully made by Minton in around 1835, the centrepiece depicts numerous motifs such as the elements, animals, and figurative art. Three finely gilt putti stand around the central tree trunk. All are beautifully detailed with aspects such as fabric texture or fruit detailing easily recognisable. Together they support a gadroon bowl decorated with a plethora of details. It is hand-painted with alternating bird and flower scenes separated by bands of gilt caillouté. The rim above is ornate...
Porcelain
Handmade Ceramic Rose Vase #3 in Stoneware with Stone Brown, Jade, & White Glaze
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural piece perfectly sized to stand alone as a centerpiece on a table or shelf. Designed to evoke a mythical garden, the Coiled Rose Vessel series is a set of flower and vase...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$14,400Sale Price|52% Off
Berlin KPM Guild Royal Blue Porcelain Vase
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Berlin KPM pedestal vaulted vase. It is hand painted on the front with a scene of Kronprinzepalais building redesigned by Johann Heinrich Strack for Prince Frederick William of Pruss...
Bronze
Pair of Large Sèvres Style Gilt Porcelain Mounted Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Sèvres style gilt porcelain mounted vases. French, Late 19th century. Height 97cm, diameter 26cm. These beautiful vases are a p...
Brass, Ormolu
18th Century Chelsea Derby Lettuce Form Sauce Boat, circa 1760
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Chelsea Derby Lettuce Form Sauce Boat, circa 1760, leaf-shaped body with a scalloped rim, hand-painted floral design with colourful flowers and green leaves, handle is ...
Porcelain
Sevres Ormolu-Mounted Covered Vase of Cupid and Cherubs
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
Sevres Ormolu-Mounted Covered Vase of impressive size depicting cupid and two cherubs in a lush and colorful garden on both sides. The glazed painting applied bursts with bright and ...
Ormolu
Pair 19th Century Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Torchere Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of 19th century Japanese porcelain and French gilt bronze mounted thirteen-light celadon torchiere, floor lamp candelabra. Wired for ...
Bronze
Vase Antique Old Paris Hand Painted Parisian Romantic Scene France 19th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Stunning antique porcelain vase with flower handles and elaborately shaped tops crafted in France during the end of 19 Century and Early 20th. Featuring ornate Rococo design in the ...
Porcelain
Blue Serves Pair of Jeweled Vases with Gilt Paint and Turquoise
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
Blue Serves Pair of Jeweled Vases with Gilt Paint and Turquoise embellishments throughout. Incredibly ornate with gold painted details throughout. Both vases contain genre scenes wi...
Gold, Bronze
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
pair of amphorae Sevres hand painted porcelain with champlevé Origin France
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
A pair of amphorae Sevres hand-painted porcelain with champlevé glaze Origin France perfect condition. The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the most important and well-known European madame-de-pompadour porcelain...
Enamel
Large Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Blue Ceramic Vases
Located in London, GB
The two vases are of large, ovoid form, and feature fluted bodies which are crafted in ceramic with a mottled blue colouring. The vases are mounted with twin gilt bronze scrolling ha...
Ormolu
Baccarat Opaline Glass Lamp, Vase Formed with Floral Decoration
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A Baccarat opaline glass lamp, vase formed with floral decoration French, 19th century Measures: Lamp: height 74cm, diameter 19cm Shade: heig...
Brass
Sevres Porcelain and Silver Flower Vase, France, circa 1870
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Sevres porcelain and silver flower vase, France, circa 1870.
Silver
Russian Silver and Glass Jardinière, Russia, 1895
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Russian silver and glass jardinière, Russia, 1895.
Silver
Gyratory III, a sand coloured ceramic rococo sculptural vessel by Jo Taylor
By Jo Taylor
Located in London, GB
'Gyratory III' is a unique ceramic sculptural vessel by the British artist, Jo Taylor. In the artist's own words: "Gyratory means moving in a circle or spiral, which relates to the...
Ceramic
Antique Rococo Style Porcelain Centrepiece by Sèvres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo style porcelain centrepiece by Sèvres French, 1876 Height 24cm, diameter 33.5cm Crafted in 1876 by Sèvres, this exceptional centrepiece is adorned with brilliant hand...
Porcelain
Large Sèvres Style, Mounted and Gilt, Painted Porcelain Vase
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
A large Sèvres style, mounted and gilt, painted porcelain vase French, Early 20th Century Height 132cm, diameter 37cm This exquisite piece is a beautiful Sèvres style porcelain ...
Ormolu
Pair of Antique Porcelain Vase-Form Lamps with Floral Decoration
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique porcelain vase-form lamps with floral decoration Continental, 19th Century Lamps: height 57cm, width 18cm, depth 16cm Shades: height 22cm, diameter 39cm With twin handles and painted floral decoration, these fine porcelain lamps...
Brass
Two Large Rococo Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Jugs
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
These jugs (ewers) are magnificent works of decorative art which measure an impressive 1m (39 inches) in height. In their decoration, the jugs are clearly inspired by 18th century Ro...
Ormolu, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Vase in the Manner of Sèvres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze mounted porcelain vase in the manner of Sèvres, French, late 19th Century Measures: Height 123cm, width 53cm, depth 42cm This large porcelain vase demonstrates the b...
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Garniture
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
With its exquisite paintings of putti playing sports in Arcadian landscapes, this ‘bleu celeste’ garniture demonstrates the exceptional beauty and high-quality craftsmanship of Sevre...
Ormolu, Bronze
Ormolu-Mounted Rococo Style Antique Marble Urn
Located in London, GB
This exuberantly designed lidded urn is carved in veined green marble. The body of the urn is of canted ovoid shape and mounted with twin acanthus leaf ormolu handles. The body of th...
Marble, Ormolu
Antique pair of gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain cachepot vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Antique pair of gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain cachepot vases French, 19th Century Height 24.5cm, width 17cm, depth 15cm...
Ormolu