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.
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A to...
Sterling Silver
$44,500 / set
Tiffany & Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls
Located in New Orleans, LA
The most exquisite flatware and hollowware sets of Belle Époque were unequivocally crafted in America with the greatest American craftsman being Tiffany & Co. The very best of Ti...
Silver
Rosenthal Classic Rose Coffee Service for Six People in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal Classic Rose coffee service for six people in hand painted porcelain with romantic scenes, Mid-20th century. Consisting of six coffee cup...
Porcelain
Silver Salt Shaker, Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Bowl Luxury Floral
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver Salt Cellars with Cobalt Liners, Antique English Floral Design A fine pair of antique English sterling silver salt cellars, each of circular form, decorated with repou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$16,850
George IV Gilt Sugar Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite George IV period silver sugar bowl by the celebrated Benjamin Smith is crafted in an exuberant Rococo style. From the floral and foliate handles to the delicately engraved armorial, this is a work of true genius. A gilt washed-interior adds a sense of majesty. Renowned for his rapidly changing partnerships as much as for his artistry, Smith worked with some of the best craftsmen of the era, including Paul Storr, Matthew Boulton, and Digby Scott...
Sterling Silver
Rosenthal Classic Rose, Vase and Butter Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal Classic rose. Vase and butter tray in hand painted porcelain with romantic scenes and gold decoration. Mid-20th century. The vase measures: 20 x...
Porcelain
Two Splendid Meissen Cups, Cobalt With Watteau Painting & Gold Decoration, 19th
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent pieces from the Meissen manufactory from the 19th century: Two cups and saucers with cobalt blue background and large reserves with the finest overglaze painting, as well a...
Porcelain
Meissen Tea Solitair, Bird & Insect Painting and Gold, Germany, Circa 1820
Located in Vienna, AT
Tea solitaire set of six pieces made of porcelain with a white background and elaborate overglaze painting and gold decoration. Quatrefoil presenter with a teapot, milk jug, sugar bo...
Porcelain
$1,760Sale Price|76% Off
German Rococo Silver Gilt Coffee Pot, Nuremberg, 17th-18th century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A rare and true rococo fantasy coffee pot. Fire-gilded vermeil, gilt silver, repousse with mannerist detailing including lobes, garlands, grotesque masques, scrolls, and rocaille. Ma...
Vermeil, Silver
Antique LS & S Limoges Gold Snowflake Luncheon Plates - Set of 6 Late 1800s
By Limoges
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique Limoges Porcelain Plates with Ornate Gold Gilding and Intricate Snowflake Medallion Design This breathtaking set of antique p...
Gold
Small German Rococo Double-Lidded Pewter Saltcellar Ashtray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Double-Lidded Saltcellar in Pewter. Could also function as an ashtray. This antique piece would make a great addition to your tabletop.
Pewter
Vintage Oneida silver plate coaster made in USA
By Oneida
Located in Birmingham, AL
This vintage Oneida silver-plate wine coaster, made in USA . I have two pieces one the rdge has floral design and the other one the same design without flower ,The price reflect the ...
Silver Plate
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
18th C. English Rocco Battersea & Porcelain Companion Cup & Saucer, Unique
By Chelsea Porcelain, Battersea
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century English Rocco Battersea & Porcelain Companion Cup & Saucer, Unique Both pieces made in England Mid 18th Century The Cup attributed to the Chelsea or Bow Porcelain Work...
Metal
Beautiful Sterling Silver Cake or Fish Shovel K+K Monarchy Austria
By Mayerhofer & Klinkosch
Located in Vienna, AT
The item for sale is a beautiful, ornamental rococo cake shovel or fish server. It was made in 1841 according to the hallmark and owned by the K+K Monarc...
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
Pair of Antique 18th Century Imperial Vienna Porcelain Sauce or Gravy Boats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of 18th century Viennese "Wiener" porcelain two handled sauceboats from the Maria Theresa period. With polychrome 'Streublumen' decoration throughout and an Osier rim ...
Porcelain
$496Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Decorative Pepper Shaker Antique Silver Salt Shaker Rococo Style Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers Rococo Style, Circa 1900 A fine and highly decorative pair of antique sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, elegantly designed in t...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Stunning Large & Ornate Sterling Silver Condiment Set, Boxed, Elkington 1929
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1929 by Elkington & Co., this large and ornate, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a sugar caster, 2 pepper pots 2 salt cellars and a mustard pot wi...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Rococo period sterling silver salt cellars made in London in 1763
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1763 by John Langford II and John Sebille, this unusual, pair of George III, Antique Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, stand on ball ...
Sterling Silver
Rococo design George III period sterling silver wine coasters made in 1769
By Thomas Nash
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1769 by Thomas Nash , this wonderful pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, are in the Rococo taste, with pierced sides, rope borde...
Sterling Silver
Meissen Tea Pot with Animal Spout and Flower Decoration Rococo Period circa 1740
Located in Vienna, AT
Early and rare piece From The Meissen/Germany Manufactory Dating: made circa 1740 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain, finest painting Specifications: Very early Meissen tea pot...
Porcelain
Edwardian Rococo Style English Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver creamer in the Rococo style; an addition to our Edwardian silverware collection. This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver cream jug has a plain pear shaped form. The body of this silver cream jug is embellished with flat chased simplified leaf designs incorporating scrolling borders and scale motif panels, in the Rococo style. The decoration to the body incorporates an applied moulded border to the upper shaped rim and an impressive scrolling leaf design to the underside of the spout. The formation of this Edwardian piece reflects an early Georgian design and style often associated with the renowned silversmith Paul de Lamerie. This impressive example of Edwardian teaware is fitted with a cast and applied shaped scrolling handle with a predatory bird's head to the upper terminal and further leaf designs to the lower socket. The jug is supported by three impressive cast and applied ribbed feet with scrolling sockets in junction with the body. The underside of this sterling silver cream jug bears the retailer's mark 'Carrington & Co., London, 130 Regent St', in addition to the registration number '6940'. Condition This antique silver cream jug...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Copenhagen porcelain tableware dinner service, Denmark 1961 A Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner service with pattern number 595, the floral golden basket Flowers in the ce...
Porcelain
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.75 in Dm 5.6 in
Set of 12 Hand-Painted and Gilt Encrusted Cup and Saucers, 24 Pieces Total
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and beautiful set of 12 hand-painted porcelain cup and saucers from Lenox. Masterfully painted by their re known artist: William Morley. A thick acid etched 24-karat gold band...
Enamel, Gold
Superb Hand Painted Minton Porcelain Tray
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Large Minton porcelain tray with hand painted wisterias. Raised paste gold and platinum add depth and elegance to this rare example in amethyst and lavender palette. The handles are ...
Platinum
$1,971
H 6.3 in Dm 4.14 in
Art Deco Porcelain Lid Box Pagoda Form Rosenthal Selb Bavaria Schwalb Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage multicolored porcelain lid box by Rosenthal Selb Bavaria Schwalb circa 1939 Germany. A graceful hand painted Art Deco lid box ...
Porcelain
$394 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 6.7 in
Mix & Match, Six Contemporary Porcelain Bread Plates with Multicolored Flowers
Located in MILAN, IT
If you are looking for an unique tableware in order to make your lunch special and chic every day, this "Mix and Match" bread porcelain set of six is the perfect solution. It is an e...
Porcelain
$191 / item
H 6.3 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in
Italian Craftsmanship Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Blue and Gold Colors
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Italian craftsmanship pocket tray decorated with 4 different horses gold and blue border. Entirely made in Florence by our master craftsmen. Artecornici design produces hand colo...
Porcelain
Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, Chester Hallmark 1931
By Jay Richard Attenborough & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1931 by Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co. Ltd., this charming, Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, is of traditional form, and features gadroon borders and a pul...
Sterling Silver
$6,939 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Intricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Introduced in 1899, the graceful clusters of buttercups adorning each piece are reminiscent of hand-sewn Venetian lace and bring to mind the romance of nuptials. This sentimental pattern is equally at home in casual and formal settings, and will enhance everyday dining as well as add a festive touch to special occasions. Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set...
Sterling Silver
$5,659 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pieces
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 52 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 7/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Crea...
Sterling Silver
$166,320
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Candelabra Pair of 3-Light
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880. With its flowing curves, swirling vegetation, meandering tendrils and exotic blossoming plants, Chrysanthemum is charac...
Sterling Silver
$20,950 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Hamilton by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 92 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Hamilton AKA Gramercy by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver dinner size flatware set, 92 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner size knives, 10 1/4" 8 dinner size forks, 7 5/8" 8 reg...
Sterling Silver
$18,900 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pcs Luncheon
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...
Sterling Silver
Christofle Marly Silverware Set, 24 Pieces, Louis XV Style, France
By Christofle, Christofle
Located in London, England
Le prestige de l'histoire de France à votre table. Plongez dans l'art de vivre à la Francaise avec le modèle Marly , l'une des création s les plus emblématiques et les plus luxueuses...
Silver Plate
Louisbourg, Germany, 18th-Century Large Sugar Bowl, with Landscape Scenes
Located in København, Copenhagen
Louisbourg, Germany. 18th-century large sugar bowl, hand painted with landscape scenes, lid with flowers in relief. Measuring: Ø 14.0 cm. x H 12.0 cm. In good condition with insi...
Porcelain
Splendid Meissen Cup With Exquisite Veduta Painting, 'Dresden' & Gold, 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent piece from the Meissen manufactory from the 19th century: Porcelain cup and saucer with exquisite overglaze painting and lavish gold decoration: Cylindrical cup with flared...
Porcelain
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H 2.37 in Dm 5.12 in
Splendid Meissen Cup With Exquisite Still Life Painting & Gold Decoration, 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent piece from the Meissen manufactory from the 19th century: Porcelain cup and saucer with exquisite overglaze painting and lavish gold decoration: Cylindrical cup, extensivel...
Porcelain
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 9.45 in
49-Piece Flatware Set - Christofle - Silver-Plated - Model Marly - Complete
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant 49-piece silver-plated flatware set by Christofle, in the richly ornamented and timeless Marly pattern. This classic Rococo-inspired design features finely detailed scrollwor...
Silver Plate
A mid-20th century Italian telescopic bamboo-style trivet
By Maison Baguès, F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A stylish and functional Italian trivet in a faux bamboo design, both elegant and practical. This telescopic piece easily expands from 18.5 cm (7.3 in) to 24.5 cm (9.6 in), making it...
Silver Plate
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H 4.53 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in
Meissen Tea Pot With Flower Decoration & Silver Mount, Rococo Period, Circa 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Very early Meissen teapot, circa 1750, Osier form with basket weave on the rim of the lid and around the opening of the teapot, as well as curved bars, spout and handle with knotted ...
Porcelain
Meissen Tea Pot with Flower Decoration, Rococo Period, circa 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
Very Early And Rare Piece From The Meissen/Germany Manufactory: Teapot, made circa 1750, the belly of the pot painted on the front and back with large floral arrangements, scattered...
Porcelain
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H 9.85 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
130-Piece Set Silver Plated Flatware, Frionnet France, Rococo Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely set of silver plated cutlery for 12 persons, made by the French brand Frionnet. An elegant design in rococo style, the cutlery dates from circa 1990 in is in very good con...
Silver Plate
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H 5.91 in Dm 3.94 in
Charles Fox, George IV Period English Sterling Silver Wine Funnel, London, 1826
By Charles Fox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1826 by Charles Fox, this exquisite, George IV, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Funnel, features a chased band of acanthus leaves aroun...
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Small English Delft Antique Plates by John Maddock & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
A good quality set of 8 antique English delft porcelain serving dishes. Manufactured by John Maddock & Sons, England, circa 1850-99. Chinioserie ...
Porcelain
Antique English Georgian Solid Silver Gilt Salt / Coffee Spoons with Rococo
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer these rare and magnificent solid silver Georgian salt spoons made in London, 1824/7 (one made slightly at a later date, identic...
Sterling Silver