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 French Faience Lidded Bowl Tureen Hand Painted with Flowers and Insects
By Rouen
Located in Firenze, IT
A French 18th century large polychrome Faience lidded soup toureen or entree dish with scallop-shaped edges attributable to Rouen manufacture. This lovely...
Maiolica, Porcelain, Pottery, Faience
French Le Tallec Hand Painted Porcelain Soupière, Mid-20th Century, Rococo Style
Located in Lantau, HK
This French Le Tallec parcel-gilt blue-celeste ground porcelain soupière with lid and tray from the mid-20th century has an oval shape and is in the Rococo style. The piece is in the Sèvres style with an oval bombe body centring sides of Rocaille molded details above shaped cartouches. The piece is signed and dated underneath the soupière with a dating system adopted by Le Tallec after 1941 in underglaze blue with a gilded stamp. A letter code in the upper part of the atelier signature “LT” indicates the date of production. This piece is signed “Z” for the year 1953. The initials of the piece’s painter in the lower part, “F N” indicate the artist. Above handwritten in underglaze red “Dessiné et...
Porcelain
Two Danish Porcelain Flora Danica Royal Copenhagen Hand Painted Serving Bowls
Located in London, GB
Two Danish Porcelain Flora Danica Royal Copenhagen Hand Painted Serving Bowls Danish, 20th Century Height 10cm, diameter 23cm Crafted by Royal Copenhagen in the 20th century, thes...
Porcelain
Antique KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Neuosier Pattern Fruit Bowl
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique porcelain Neuosier pattern fruit bowl. By KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur). The bowl has a bouquet of purple & white pan...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century French Silver Écuelle by Delaire
By Emile Delaire
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century French silver écuelle by Delaire French, c. 1890 Height 13cm, width 31cm, depth 18cm This superb pair of écuelles is crafted in the playful Rococo style popula...
Silver
Arthur Court Butterfly Centerpiece Fruit Bowl
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Court plated aluminum centerpiece serving bowl with butterfly decoration. Dimensions: 16”L x 9”W x 6”H
Metal
Porcelain Bowl with Fox Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted fox in brown colors. The fox is sitting in the middle of the bowl for decorating nuts or sweets around the fox figure...
Porcelain
Travertine Bowl With Lid
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
Marble
Arthur Court Lucite Handkerchief Serving Bowl on Rabbit Footed Stand, Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large Handkerchief serving bowl designed by Arthur Court. Lucite / Acrylic bowl on a tripod aluminum base of three rabbits holding the bowl in place. W...
Aluminum
19th Century Signed Tiffany Vine Pattern Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Savannah, GA
This delightful vine pattern sterling silver bowl by Tiffany features a daisy motif around the top side rim, and is monogrammed Margaret Foster Smith 1893. The piece is marked on the...
Sterling Silver
Large Midcentury French Mosaic Ceramic Bowl Gerbino Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large midcentury French Mosaic Ceramic Bowl Gerbino Vallauris. Diameter / 12 inches.
Ceramic, Faience
Modernist Chrome Fruit Bowl by Lino Sabattini
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist chrome fruit bowl by Lino Sabattini, circa 1970s. The design features a long clean look with round swirls on each end. The pie...
Chrome
Seletti 'Hybrid-Zoe' Fruit Bowl in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Porcelain
Pink Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite pink marble fruit BOWL, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious natural pink marble, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless be...
Marble
Vintage Moser Gilt Glass Bowl with Green Cabochons
By Moser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Bohemian art glass bowl. With large green cabochons around its circumference and rich gilt decoration. Attributed to Moser. ...
Glass
19th Century French Redware Tian Bowl
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century French redware tian bowl with inside green glaze, serving spout, and natural finish on the exterior. Traditionally used to prepare conf...
Terracotta
$2,620
H 6.3 in W 11.03 in D 9.85 in
KPM Berlin Porcelain Fruit Basket Bowl Meissen Hand Painted Flowers
Located in Berlin, DE
- KPM Berlin fruit basket porcelain - first choice with red orb mark - with plastic flowers - hand painted - circa 1900 - good condition no cracks or repairs
Porcelain
Aldo Tura Square Goatskin Fruit Bowl
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Fruit Bowl or Ashtray in chocolate brown goatskin with a metal inlay, from Aldo Tura, Milano, Italy 1978.
Goatskin
Barr Flight & Barr Square Dish, Blue Scale, Floral Reserves, 1807-1813
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful square dish made by Barr Flight & Barr between 1807 and 1813. The plate has a scalloped shape and carries a deep blue scale ground with beautifully painted gilt -...
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Faenza Garofano Covered Tureen With Handles
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th century Italian Faenza Garofano tureen with lid and handles. Porcelain covered dish with artichoke-shaped grip. Features rich colors...
Porcelain
19th Century Imperial Russian Faberge Solid Silver Bowl, Rappoport, c.1894
By Fabergé, Julius Rappoport
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th Century Imperial Russian silver presentation bowl in the Rococo style decorated with gilding and embossing with the inscription “From the Czar of Russia...
Silver
Camille Le Tallec Handpainted Porcelain Tureen
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an oval gilt bowl & lid tureen handpainted with a bouquet of flowers in the center of both sides over a white background. There are golden scrolls also handpainted around the bouquets. The bowl is supported by four acanthus leaves feet. Two handles shaped as acanthus leaves are in each side of the bowl. The serpentine rim is gilded & the lid is adorned with a flower bud finial. The tureen comes with a large plate decorated as well as the bowl. The hallmarks of Le Tallec...
Porcelain
Sèvres-Style Porcelain Compotes
Located in New Orleans, LA
An array of marine motifs encase this rare and exquisite pair of Sèvres-style porcelain compotes. Gilt medallions containing brightly-hued paintings ...
Ormolu
19th Century 4-Set Lobmeyr Hand Painted Enameled Fruit Bowls and under Plates
Located in Vero Beach, FL
These bowls are made in the late 19th century by J & L Lobmeyr of Vienna, Austria. They are embellished with elegant, delicate Rococo style relief enameled ornaments and gold rimmed....
Art Glass
Antique Floral Porcelain Fruit Bowl by Meissen
Located in London, GB
This exquisite antique porcelain fruit bowl is a stunning example of the superior craftsmanship of the Meissen ceramicists. In particular,...
Porcelain
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H 8.5 in Dm 13.5 in
Antique French Tressemanes Vogt Hand-Painted, Gilt Limoges Porcelain Punch Bowl
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Limoges porcelain punch bowl by Tress manes Vogt T&V features grape and leaf all over decoration with heavy gilt accents and is seated on scroll for gilt feet, inside ...
Porcelain
Antique Geo. III English Swansea Porcelain Large Punch Bowl, Hand-Painted
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Extraordinary antique English "Museum Quality" hand decorated Swansea porcelain punch bowl with superbly hand-painted panels with bouquets of flowers, richly gilt in raised gold. Fab...
Porcelain
Pair of Paris Porcelain Reticulated Bowls, French
Located in San Francisco, CA
Superb pair of Paris Porcelain reticulated bowls with scallop rim accented by gold band, sitting on gilt accented rocaille feet, French, circa 1860.
Porcelain
Exceptionally Large Antique Pierced Creamware Basket and Stand
Located in Katonah, NY
An exceptionally large 18th century English creamware pottery basket and stand with reticulated decoration. The rope handles with flower and leaf terminals. Around the rim and the we...
Creamware
An 18th Century Pierced Creamware Pottery Basket and Stand
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: Root Collection ex Ney-Londes An 18th century oval shaped pierced creamware basket and stand with double intertwined rope twist handles. Both the piercings and the model...
Creamware, Pottery