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.
1960s German Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1870s French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1960s German Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 18th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maiolica
Early 19th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1940s German Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1910s English Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 18th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
1910s English Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1840s English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maiolica
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maiolica
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maiolica
Mid-19th Century British Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1960s German Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1890s German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Enamel
1960s German Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
18th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maiolica
18th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maiolica, Faience, Pottery, Porcelain
Late 18th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Creamware
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
1880s English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Faience
Early 20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Metal, Bronze
1830s English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1750s Portuguese Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Faience
19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
19th Century French Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
19th Century English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
20th Century German Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
18th Century German Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1920s Italian Vintage Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Glass
1840s English Antique Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver