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.
Large Antique EGW & S Silverplate Clam Shell Dish by International Silver Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking example of American silverplate craftsmanship, this ornate shell-form serving dish was created by the International Silver Company and bears the EGW&S mark (E.G. Webster &...
Silver Plate
19th Century English Silver Plate Samovar / Tea Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English silver plated samovar / tea or coffee urn with Ram detail side handles and finial lid on square footed base . The samova...
Silver Plate, Copper
Large English Silver Round Serving or Drinks Tray with Handles
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English round serving or drinks tray of fine Sheffield plate silver, featuring two opposing handles and a stylish pattern of grape clusters and leaves around the pierced c...
Metal, Silver Plate, Sheffield Plate
$480Sale Price|60% Off
English Rococo Pyriform Coffee Pot, Sheffield Silver, 1750s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Old Sheffield Rococo pyriform coffee pot with carved boxwood handle. The foot, lid rim, and lid finial are cast in a reel molding. Rococo engraving and developed Rococo spout...
Sheffield Plate
$196Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Wallace baroque rectangular silverplated tray
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage Silverplated baroque rectangular serving Tray, Floral Flowers on Edge. Etched in the middle, very elegant.marked at the back Wallace, heavily plated. it will add class to any...
Silver Plate
A large antique French Rococo style silvered brass serving tray
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A large and very good quality antique French Rococo style silvered brass serving / tea tray circa 1900. Very probably Tetard Freres, Paris ( the maker's mark is worn out but very mu...
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Plateau
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful French Rococo style silver plate plateau. Footed with a mirrored top. circa 1920s, France.
Silver Plate
Antique Martin, Hall & Co. English Silver Plate Tea Set
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality English Rococo-style 6-piece Martin Hall & Co. silver plate tea/coffee set with associated tray. Large tray with coffee and...
Silver Plate, Copper
$222Sale Price|20% Off
Adie Bros Ltd Birmingham Salt Cellars With Cobalt Glass Liners
Located in New Orleans, LA
Adie Brothers antique Silver Plate salt cellars with hinged tops and original cobalt glass liners. In the Rococo style with lion paw feet, delicate finials, rocaille motifs, scrollin...
Silver
$560Sale Price / item|25% Off
Antique Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Salt & Pepper Shakers Crystal Bowl
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Glass Salt Cellars, Antique English Tableware A charming pair of antique gilt-bronze salt cellars, each with a delicate leaf-shaped base and curved handle, su...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pr. of Victorian Silverplate, by Edward Ratherham of Birmingham, c1845
Located in valatie, NY
Victorian silver-plate,possibly by Edward Ratherham of Birmingham, who is recorded in 1847. The size is unusual, they will take a magnum or large decanter...
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Silver Plate Ten Cup Coffee Tea Decanter Beverage Pitcher Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Serve any beverage of your choice with elegance with this silver-plated decanter beverage pitcher jug drink cask by the Standard Silver Company of Toronto Canada. The ten-cup set comes with a stand, pitcher, and slop cup. The inside has a porcelain lining for hot or cold beverages. In 1893, the Standard Silver Company of Toronto started as the successor to the Acme Silver Company. But in 1912, they became part of the International Silver Company headquartered in Meriden, Conn. in the USA. Thus made sometime between 1893 - 1912. The slop cup for spills and leavings is from Wallace Silversmith from Wallington, CT, USA, successors to Wallace and Sons also in Wallington, CT. It is not original to the set but fits the stand well. It is stamped " Wallace 992" indicating it is after 1956. The pitcher is designed to simulate a barrel. The rococo trim...
Silver Plate
Gorham Candlesticks for Metropolitan Museum
By Gorham
Located in Braintree, GB
Metropolitan Museum Reproduction Rococo-Style Silver plated Candlesticks by Gorham, Based on 1759 Design by Myer Myers. Maker: These ...
Silver Plate
$824Sale Price|20% Off
An antique rococo plate made of silvered copper, 18th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A highly decorative large plate made of silvered copper. The plate has a motive that is chased into the copper. It depicts a romantic scene with a man courting a woman besides a foun...
Copper
$2,363Sale Price|24% Off
Pair Antique English Old Sheffield Plate Rococo 3-Light Candelabra
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of exceptional quality antique English “Old Sheffield Plate” three-light rococo style candelabra with central snuffer flame finial which is removable to reveal a center candle. The rococo bobeches are original and removable and the candelabra can be converted to one Five-light Candelabrum or the three light branches can be removed to make a lovely pair of single Candlesticks...
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper
$5,750 / set
Old Sheffield Wine Coolers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very nice pair of 19th century Old Sheffield wine coolers in the Rococo taste, each raised on four well detailed double rocaille feet.
$2,363Sale Price|24% Off
H 21.5 in Dm 5 in
Pair Antique English Old Sheffield Plate Rococo 3-Light Candelabra
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of exceptional quality antique English “Old Sheffield Plate” three-light rococo style candelabra with central snuffer flame finial which is removable to reveal a center candle. The rococo bobeches are original and removable and the candelabra can be converted to one Five-light Candelabrum or the three light branches can be removed to make a lovely pair of single Candlesticks...
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper
$619Sale Price|50% Off
H 2.56 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Elkington & Co Silver Plated Dolphin & Shell Salt Cellar with Silver Gilt lining
Located in London, GB
A stunning Elkington & Co, 19th century silver plated and silver gilt Dolphin & Clam Shell Open Salt cellar Dating to the latter part of the 19th century. This is a really fine examp...
Silver Plate
W & S Blackinton Co. Large Silverplate Punch Bowl, Cups, Ladle, Tray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large footed punch bowl with lion head ring pulls and relief grapes and leaves around the scalloped rim. The punch bowl is accompanied by a round matching tray with smooth center, engraved acanthus leaves and cartouches. They are accompanied by 12 handled footed cups and a compatible ladle. Marked on verso for W & S Blackinton. Dimensions: Punch bowl - 14" W, 15 1/4" with side handles, 11 1/4" H Cups - 3 1/4" W x 3" to top of handle Ladle - 13 1/4" L x 5 1/4" W Tray - 19" W x 1 1/4" H Condition: minor tarnish, friction scratches to interior bottom of the punch bowl and tray...
Silver Plate
Antique WM A Rogers Small Silver Plate Oval Serving Tray
Located in Toronto, ON
An antique small WM A Rogers silver plate oval serving tray with engraved interior. Silver plated copper.
Silver Plate, Copper
$2,105
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.39 in
Antique Regency Old Sheffield Silver Plated Tea Urn Samovar 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Regency Old Sheffield silver plated tea urn, Circa 1820 in date. This handsome antique Old Sheffield samovar has been ...
Sheffield Plate
$1,150
H 1.75 in W 19.75 in D 12.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Silver-Plated Serving Tray with Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this refined antique silver-plated serving tray showcases the elegant symmetry and ornamental vocabulary of the Louis XVI style. The rectangular board i...
Silver Plate
$1,195
H 3 in W 19.25 in D 28 in
Large Antique English Footed Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large footed silver plated serving tray is marked by an unknown maker, and originates from England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. This large oval...
Silver Plate
Birmingham Silver Co Lg Silverplate Handled Footed Tray Plating Loss
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic, heavy (9.5 lbs) silverplate tray with beautiful raised designs around the edge and on the handles and a nice etched pattern on the flat tray center but there is ...
Silver Plate
$995
H 2.5 in W 24 in D 9.75 in
Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Engraved Weave Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This rectangular silver plated gallery serving tray shows no maker's mark, but originated from England and dating to approximately 1920 and done in an Edwardian style. The tray has a...
Silver Plate
19th Century French Silver Plated Bread Basket with Vine Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Serve your baguette or crackers in style in this elegant bread tray. Crafted in France circa 1870 and oval in shape with side handles, the dish stands on fo...
Silver Plate
Antique Edwardian silver plated entree dish
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian silver plated entree dish having a quality antique Edwardian silver plated entree dish, rectangular in shape with an ornate removable handle to the top and a remova...
Silver Plate
$295
H 1.75 in Dm 10 in
A Trophy Old Sheffield Scallop Shell Shaped Serving Dish by Henry Wilkinson & Co
Located in valatie, NY
Trophy Old Sheffield Scallop Shell Shaped Serving Dish with Conch Shell Feet by Henry Wilkinson & Co of Sheffield, With Crossed Key Mark. The dish was likely a prize from a competiti...
Sheffield Plate
Alphonse Debain French Silver Plate Rococo Reticulated Asparagus Tongs
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an absolutely gorgeous set of silver plate asparagus tongs in the rococo style made by Alphonse Debain who was in business in France from 1813 to 1911. The silverwork and des...
Silver Plate
Rare Mechanical Silver Plate Serving Dish
By Wallace Silversmiths, International Silver, Tiffany & Co., Reed & Barton
Located in Houston, TX
Rare Mechanical Silver Plate Serving Dish. Offered is a stunning American mechanical divided covered silver plate serving dish for vegetables, asparagus or hors d'oeuvres. May be us...
Silver Plate
Vintage Towle Silverplate Punch Bowl - 20 cups , Ladle
Located in Birmingham, AL
Absolute Beautiful Towle Silver-plate Punch Bowl Set, including Bunch bowl, Tray, Ladle & 20 cups., 23 pieces. The punch bowl, and ladle are made of highly quality metal and silver ...
Silver Plate
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H 2.5 in W 30.13 in D 20.13 in
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Rococo-Style Silver Plate Tea Tray by Towle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Rococo style oval tea tray, silver plate by Towle. Large and elegant with florets & c-scrolls border. Marked "Towle Silverplate #2907". 30 1/8" x 20 1/8" x 2.5". Whitehall Antiques ...
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Lidded Tankard Elkington & Co. 'Attributed'
Located in Newark, England
Fine Elkington & Co. (Attributed) silver plated lidded tankard. The tankard of typical shape with hinged lid, slightly tapered body with u-shaped handle. The tankard profusely decorated with repousse type silver plated relief...
Metal, Silver Plate
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H 5 in W 12.75 in D 7 in
Rare Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plate & Cut Crystal Rococo 2-Bottle Inkstand
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Quite possibly one of the finest pieces of original Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plate, this two-bottle Inkstand or Standish is a magnificent example of the silversmith with whom Ol...
Sheffield Plate
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H 10.5 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Style Silver Plate Candlesticks
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of vintage Mid-20th Century Rococo style silverplate candlesticks, made in Italy. Maker's mark on reverse. These gorgeous candle holders are a nice tall size and heav...
Silver Plate
Edwardian Period Silver Plate Revolving Tureen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An Edwardian period silver plate revolving breakfast or hunt tureen by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, England. Bright cut work on the revolving lid of birds & butterflies among swirling f...
Silver Plate
Pair of English Rococo Silver Candle Holders or Candlesticks
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of English candlestick holders of fine plate silver featuring a relief with a Rococo design.
Metal, Silver Plate
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H 1.5 in W 44 in D 13 in
English Sheffield Silver Plate Repro, Rococo Style Three-Section Mirror Plateau
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Finest quality reproduction English Sheffield silver-plate Rococo style three-section mirror plateau -Antique copy- Made in Sheffield, England. This ...
Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate
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H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Antique Victorian Pair Rococo Silver Plated Candlesticks, Early 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite pair of antique English Rococo style silver plate candlesticks bearing the makers mark R & H, circa 1880 in date. They have Rococo applied borders and removab...
Silver Plate
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H 1.5 in W 44 in D 13 in
English Sheffield Silver Plate Repro, Rococo Style Three-Section Mirror Plateau
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Finest quality reproduction English Sheffield silver-plate Rococo style three-section mirror plateau -Antique copy- Made in Sheffield, England. Fa...
Silver Plate