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
Silver
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
1860s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
1950s English Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1950s French Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1880s American Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1880s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century American Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
18th Century Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
1760s Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Earthenware, Faience
1760s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Earthenware, Delft, Pottery
1920s British Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
1780s Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
1960s German Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 1800s Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
1760s English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1770s Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
Early 1900s English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1970s German Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold Plate
19th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
Mid-20th Century English Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 1900s American Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
1770s English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1910s Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
1930s German Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1880s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1970s Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
Late 20th Century Unknown Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
1970s Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
Late 18th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Wood, Walnut
1920s English Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
Early 19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century American Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Brass
20th Century American Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Late 20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Canadian Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1860s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain