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.
Antique Rococo Crystal Ashtray on Gold Gilt Ormolu Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Rococo square crystal ashtray on gold gilt ormolu metal mount features sculpted details with classic flamboyant scrollwork. The crystal square ashtray features a crosshatched...
Crystal, Gold Plate
English Porcelain Cigarette Holder by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire
Located in New York, NY
An English pink porcelain cigarette holder, in the Rococo style, by Arthur Bowker for Staffordshire, circa early-20th century, England. Piece is pink porcelain, oval, with a floral c...
Porcelain
$145
H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Vintage Villeroy & Boch for Le Royal Luxembourg Porcelain Hotel Ashtray
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Villeroy & Boch for Le Royal Luxembourg Porcelain Hotel Ashtray Bring the elegance of one of Europe's finest luxury hotels into your collection with this authentic Ville...
Porcelain
$520
H 9.25 in W 5.25 in D 1.25 in
Mid Century Catchall Arturo Toscanini in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Porcelain catchall/ashtray by Piero Fornasetti - Milano The 1950s-1960s The large ceramic tray or ashtray depicts the poster of Toscanini' Concert. "This is the poster of the inaugu...
Porcelain
$551 / item
H 1.38 in W 6.3 in D 7.49 in
New Modern Cigarettes and Cigar Ashtray in Black Marble, creator Chiossi
Located in Milan, IT
Tuscan sculptor Michele Chiossi, has found in marble a medium to describe modernity with its myths and symbols, creating the Contemporary collection. An emoji can be a tray; an emoji heart, not necessarily pierced by an arrow, can be a place of creativity in the kitchen, a chopping board or a working surface; a dash; a zigzag; granting the marble a moment of levity, becoming vertical in a vase; reflecting an ideal image of ourselves. Unique objects to be experienced as a couple, to gift to friends, jewels of our daily lives. Time and smoke pass, ashtrays remain. As everlasting as marble, as elegant as a concentric circle of smoke spreading through the air. Chiossi revisits the most Classic of living room...
Marble
$159 / item
H 1.58 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Papillon White Porcelain Ashtray by Guido Andlovitz for Laveno
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, early 1950s. They have been designed by Guido Andlovitz and produced by Laveno. Each piece is stamped by the maker. These are vintage pieces but they have never been used as they are a surplus of an old ceramic...
Porcelain
$45Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 1.25 in Dm 4.5 in
Vintage White Porcelain Ashtray by Hogermann, Germany, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage pure white china ashtray. With a fresh, contemporary modern look with embossed arabesques design. Hotelporzellan, Hogermann. Made in Germany, cir...
Porcelain
French Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
A fine and unusual French Hollywood Regency gilt bronze mounted cut crystal ashtray of rectangular form embellished with superb gilt bronze mounts.
Crystal, Bronze
Midcentury Crystal Ashtray from Kosta, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick and heavy cigar ashtray. It is made from polished lead crystal. Signed and numbered beneath its base. The signature looks like EH so it was probably designed by Erik Hoglund.
Crystal
Vintage Waterford Crystal Cut Glass Ashtray, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Waterford Crystal Cut Glass Ashtray, Signed, Mid-Century Waterford Crystal Ashtray, Hand-Cut Lead Crystal A finely crafted vintage Waterford diamond-cut crystal ashtray, sho...
Crystal
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.3 in W 8.26 in D 5.1 in
1960s Catchall in Porcelain "KING EDWARD I" by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1960s A striking and highly collectible mid-century porcelain vide-poche (catch-all tray / trinket dish) designed by Piero Fornasetti in collaboration with Martini & Rossi. Know...
Porcelain
GUCCI Crystal Cigar Ashtray
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thick and heavy clear crystal cigar ashtray by Gucci / Made in Italy in 1990s Measures: width 8 inches, depth 8 inches, height 1.5 inches 1 available in stock in Italy * please note ...
Glass
Vintage Lalique Crystal Glass Cuba Ashtray
By Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage French art glass ashtray. By Lalique. Designed by Rene Lalique. In the 'Cuba' pattern with alternating clear and frosted sections to the egde. Model no. 4920. Wit...
Glass
Octagonal Crystal Ashtray by Villeroy & Boch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful octagonal crystal ashtray by Villeroy & Boch, circa 1990s. This piece is no longer in production and exemplifies the beauty and craftsmanship of Villeroy & Boch. This cry...
Crystal
Antique Equestrian Horseshoe Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique equestrian horseshoe ashtray Iron horseshoe with metal stud rivet detail Patina from age and use *Last image is for size reference only Ple...
Iron, Metal
Arthur Court Cast Aluminium Round Tray Holder
By Arthur Court
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern tray by Arthur Court.
Metal
Cigarette case with green horse logo, Gucci style
Located in Lugo, IT
Cigarette case with green horse logo, Gucci style. Good condition. Thank you.
Brass
Sold
H 1.19 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
Sculptural shell-shaped ashtray in Rococo style made of gilded bronze, Italy 70s
Located in Roma, IT
A precious ashtray in full Roccoco style, a heavy shell in gilded bronze depicted in the smallest details and its curved ribs become practical cigarette ...
Brass
Malachite Vide-Poche or Ashtray
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brutalist decorative malachite item, ashtray.
Malachite
Amethyst Stone Ashtray
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brutalist amethyst stone ashtray, graphic Item with beautiful frames, Mid-Century Modern.
Amethyst