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.
A Dutch Engraved Baluster, Prosperity of the Country, Wine Glass, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A Dutch engraved baluster wine glass, with a tall pointed round funnel bowl with a solid base, d...
Glass
Two Cut Glass and Silver Claret Jugs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
These exquisite jugs have been expertly crafted in glass and are mounted with sterling silver necks, spouts, handles and lids. The broadest part of the glass base, just above the...
Silver
18th Century Italian Murano Clear Glass and Blue Trimmed Blown Glass Bottles
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful antique late 18th century (1780 circa) Murano blown clear glass set of four lidded bottles recalling a genie bottle shape, is made of the most thin and see-through gla...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
A Dutch Engraved Prosperity of the Trade Wine Glass, Mid 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
German, Saxon Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A Saxon, Dutch engraved wine glass; the thistle bowl with a solid faceted base, decorated with a formal c...
Glass
Thomas Webb & Sons Double Overlaid White Over Yellow Etched & Acid Washed Vase
Located in New York, NY
An incredible quality Thomas Webb & Sons cameo double overlaid white over yellow etched and acid washed vase. This particular vase is of a yellow ground with white overlaid flowers, ...
Glass
French 18th Century Emerald Green Gilt Faceted Wine Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming French 18th Century hand blown wine glass in emerald green and gold leaf decorations. The glass is notched at the stem and features a scene with a house with trees, flo...
Gold Leaf
Pair of Etched Glass and Silver Pitchers by Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in London, GB
Pair of etched glass and silver pitchers by Bruckmann & Söhne German, circa 1900 Measures: Height 33cm, width 17cm, depth 14cm The pitchers, or claret jugs, in this pair by Bruc...
Silver
A Dutch Engraved Baluster Wine Glass, Mid 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
England, Newcastle Engraving: English or Dutch Mid 18th century A heavy baluster Dutch? engraved wine glass with a bell-shaped bowl, the rim decorated with garlands, floral ornament...
Glass
A Dutch Engraved Baluster Friendship Wine Glass, Mid 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands or England Engraving: The Netherlands Circa 1750 An elegant Newcastle? Dutch engraved baluster glass with a fine engraving of two shaking hands in a Rococo-style car...
Glass
$372
H 4.14 in Dm 2.76 in
Murano Italian Hand Blown Twin Handled Bottle Shaped Millefiori Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Art Deco Italian Murano satin glass millefiori twin handled vase dating from circa 1930-1940. This quality vase is of small bottle shape...
Blown Glass
$236Sale Price / set|45% Off
H 4.88 in Dm 2.25 in
Set of 6 19th Century English Bristol Green Glass Wine Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century set of 6 English Bristol green glass wine glasses. Each showing distinct aspects of hand blowing & finishing (none are perfectly round...
Glass
Quality Antique Silver Plated & Cut Glass Claret Jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality early 20th Century antique silver plated and cut glass claret jug having a quality ornate top with a lift up lid with pineapple shaped finial, shaped handle on a quality cut ...
Silver Plate
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian Murano glass vase manufactured in the 1960s.
Glass, Murano Glass
Thomas Webb Art Nouveau Pair Bronze Iridescent Handled Glass Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A superb and stylish pair British Art Nouveau iridescent bronze glass vases by Thomas Webb and dating from around 1890-1910. The hand-blown glass v...
Blown Glass
Set of Italian 18th century Oil and Vinegar Flacons
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of handblown early 18th century Oil and Vinegar Flacons. Following the French Court etiquette rules and a taste for luxury spreaded around Europe in the 18th century. Eating be...
Glass
$1,850
H 11 in Dm 3.25 in
Webb Handblown Cranberry Cut to Clear Crystal Vase with Engraved Water Lilies
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This handblown crystal vase was made by Webb, England and features cranberry overlay, cut to clear in the iconic Art Nouveau water lily motif. T...
Crystal
Midcentury Crystal and Blue Murano Blown Glass Vase, Italy 1960s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing crystal and light blue Murano glass vase. This item is attributed to Venini and was produced in Italy during 1960s. This wonderfu...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Daum Nancy French Art Deco Acid-Etched Vase, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exquisite French Art Deco vase, created by the renowned glassmaker DAUM (Nancy, France) in the 1920s, is a remarkable example of the era's craftsmanship. The vase features a stu...
Art Glass
Sterling Mounted Cut Glass Claret Jug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large sterling mounted cut-glass claret jug, with hinged top, on a cylinder cut-glass diamond pattern handled jug. Measures: Standing 12.5" high, 6" w...
Sterling Silver
Daum Nancy French Art Deco Acid Etched Green Art Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique acid etched art glass vase was done by the renowned French maker Daum & Nancy and made in circa 1925 in the period Art Deco style. The vase h...
Art Glass
Spectacular Set of 24 Thomas Webb Rock Crystal Water Goblets
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900s, Thomas Webb, England. This striking set of 24 crystal water goblets in Thomas Webb’s signature look set a stylish table. Elaboratel...
Rock Crystal
A Dutch Engraved, Prosperity of the Trade, Wine Glass, Early 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands or England Engraving: Dutch Circa 1730 - 1740 An exceptional fine Dutch engraved moulded stem wine glass, with a pointed round funnel bowl with a solid base enclosin...
Glass
A Dutch Engraved Baluster, Ceremonial Pregnancy Wine Glass, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A large Dutch engraved baluster wine glass, with a large funnel bowl with the decoration of a formal cartouche with a seated little guy on a wine barrel drinking and toasting, set on a thick stem with three knops of which the middle one tears down, on a conical folded foot. With on the foot an engraving of an inversed 4 and IXXXX on the foot rim. Inscribed: Vivat Hensel in de Kelder: Long Live Little Hans in the Cellar This popular subject on Dutch wine glasses...
Glass
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H 7.68 in Dm 3.43 in
A Dutch Engraved Baluster, Prosperity of This House, Wine Glass, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands or England Engraving: Dutch Circa 1750 An exceptionally beautiful, rare, and finely decorated wine glass with an unusual decoration of a three-masted sailing ship fl...
Silver
A Dutch Engraved Wine Glass, The White Horse of Hanover, Mid 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A molded stem Dutch engrave wine glass with a pointed round funnel bowl decorated with the White Horse of Hanover rearing up on a s...
Glass
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H 21.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze & Crystal Branch Form Epergne Vase 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Rococo epergne vase offers glass tulip vase over gilt bronze branch form base with leaf and berries, 19th century Measures- 21.25''H x...
Crystal, Bronze
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H 2.5 in Dm 7 in
19th Century Lobmeyr Gold Enameled Emerald Fruit Bowls and Under Plates Set of 5
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Lobmeyr hand painted gold enameled emerald fruit bowls and under plates, set of 5 This late 19th century crystal is by J & L Lobmeyr of Vienna, Austria. All 5 bowls a...
Blown Glass
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H 3.75 in Dm 3 in
Set of 10 Hand Blown Crystal Tumblers with Copper Wheel Cutting Attrib. Lobmeyr
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These are the perfect set of 10 wheel cut tumblers ready for your favorite cocktail. The special order glasses are hand blown crystal and masterfully engra...
Blown Glass
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H 9.06 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
French Ormolu Mounted Frosted and Textured Glass Vase, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique French ormolu-mounted sleeve shaped glass vase of cylindrical form with a finely frosted and textured finish with raised gilded mount finely detailed with open work ri...
Glass
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
Vintage Faberge Style Glass Egg with Etched Royal Crown
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Faberge style glass egg with etched royal crown. Reminiscent of eggs from St. Petersburg. Measures: 1.75" diameter x 2.25" height.
Cut Glass
American Cut-Glass and Silver Candlesticks by Dominick & Haff
Located in New Orleans, LA
With solid American brilliant period cut-glass stems cut in the "rock crystal" style, these elegant candlesticks were created by the American silversmithing firm of Dominick & Haff o...
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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H 6.75 in Dm 3.38 in
12 Moser Handblown Crystal Wine or Water Goblets with Profuse Raised Paste Gold
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 handblown crystal goblets are large enough for both wine and water and will set an outstanding table. The beautiful proportion of bowl to foot, makes these a pleasure ...
Crystal