Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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.
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate, Copper
20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1990s Hungarian Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1790s French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Pewter
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1940s Czech Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1940s Czech Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 19th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper
1930s Czech Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
20th Century Danish Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1740s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
1970s German Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal, Metal
1770s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1790s French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
1880s French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Bronze
18th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1990s Italian Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Late 20th Century Belgian Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Cut Glass
1930s Danish Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
1890s English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
1880s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1850s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
1850s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1850s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1810s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stoneware
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1950s English Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1760s English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1910s Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1950s French Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1770s English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1860s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain