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.
19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Faience
1750s Portuguese Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
17th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Vermeil, Silver
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1870s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
20th Century Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
1860s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1930s Danish Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
1880s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1850s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maiolica
1930s English Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ormolu
1860s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Stoneware
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
24k Gold
18th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
18th Century European Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ormolu
19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ormolu
1760s Austrian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
18th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
19th Century Czech Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
1780s English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Creamware
19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Pottery
20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
1850s French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1850s French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
20th Century Mexican Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
1950s Belgian Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
Early 1800s Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maiolica
Early 1900s British Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
1880s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain