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 Louis XVI Gilded Crystal Decanter With Heart Stopper, 18th C
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Hand Blown Cut Glass Decanter A faceted vertical cut body with rococo style gilded floral garlands and the most wonderful gilt edged faceted heart shaped stopper. It would ...
Glass, Cut Glass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian Murano glass vase manufactured in the 1960s.
Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Baccarat Crystal Decanter with Stopper
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Baccarat crystal decanter with stopper, 19th century.
Crystal
Yellow Midcentury Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper by Empoli
By Empoli
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Sleek midcentury yellow glass decanter with stopper. The design by Empoli is called Genie.
Glass
Antique Baccarat Crystal Decanter with Stopper
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Baccarat crystal decanter with stopper. 19th century.
Crystal
Mid-18th Century English Dessert Glass
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An elegant little dessert/jelly glass, English. Mid-18th century of open cup form on simple stem with folded foot. The molded, slightly spiraled ribbing is superb. 3 1/16 h., 2 3/8" ...
Glass
$2,400 / set
H 7.25 in Dm 3.13 in
Luncheon Set of 8 Salviati Engraved Venetian / Murano Glass Wine Goblet Stems
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage set of 8 Venetian glass wine stems or goblets. Attributed to Salviati. In clear glass with a light blue suppressed ball knops with small applied prunts, fluted balus...
Glass, Art Glass
Green Sommerso Murano Glass Decanter With Stopper.
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian hand blown Murano Sommerso green glass decanter.
Blown Glass
Italian Hand Blown “Murano” Glass Clown Decanter with Stopper
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This Italian hand blown Murano glass clown decanter with stopper is very cute. Great glass work and very functional.
18th Century Georgian Hand-Blown Wine Glass, England, 1785
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand-blown, English, Georgian, wine drinking glass with a facet cut stem, dating from the 18th century, circa 1785. These glasses are very collectable. It is made from English lead glass which is relatively heavy and has a soft grey colour. The glass has the usual striations, inclusions and tiny bubbles you would expect to see in 18th century glass, which gives these glasses their unique charm. The glass has a round funnel bowl which sits on a good facet hand cut stem which extend into the base of the bowl, the stem having a central knop. The stem leads to a conical foot having a snapped off pontil mark to the underside, which has been ground smooth. There are no chips, cracks or any evidence of restoration. Nominal dimensions: Bowl rim diameter: 2.38 inches Foot diameter: 2.7 inches Height: 5.75 inches Overall a beautiful 18th Century English drinking glass...
Glass
$171
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Transparent Glass Decanter with Stopper, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning crystal transparent decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any co...
Glass
$2,200
H 7.88 in Dm 5.52 in
Barovier & Toso Murano Clear and Light Blue ¨Rostrato¨ Glass Vase, Italy, 1950´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Barovier & Toso Murano Clear and light blue Rostrato glass vase, Italy, 1950s Vintage / mid-century / Art Deco Blue Murano art glass vase made with...
Murano Glass
Antique French Decanter with Stopper
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French decanter with stopper, 19th century.
Crystal
Antique 18th Century Gilt White Milk Glass Vase in the Manner of James Giles
By James Giles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare white, opaque glass vase decorated in the manner of James Giles. English or possibly Continental in origin. (Bohemian or German Milchgla...
Blown Glass
Ochre Midcentury Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper by Empoli
By Empoli
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Sleek midcentury ochre glass decanter with stopper. The design by Empoli is called Genie.
Glass
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
Pair of Opaline Beakers and Carafe
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very beautiful opaline carafe and pair of beakers with very nice motives in beautiful colors and gilded rims and plug.
Opaline Glass
Baccarat/Moser Crystal 10 Piece Gilded/Gold Dresser Set
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a complete museum quality crystal complete dresser set made by Baccarat or Moser with every size included. Each piece is hand blown with all-over intaglio cutting and richly gilded throughout. The gold is in immaculate condition and the set consists of a pair of toilet water bottle (6.25 T x 3.25D), a pair of perfume bottles (4.5T x 2.5D), oval dresser...
Crystal
Antique Handblown Blue Murano Centerpiece Set with Candlesticks and Bowls
Located in Firenze, IT
This Fabulous 18th Century Venetian dramatic five-piece centrepiece with two candlesticks and three bowls is handblown in a shining blue and gold color. The bowls with undulating rim...
Blown Glass