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.
Two Danish Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Wine Coolers
Located in London, GB
Two Danish Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Wine Coolers Danish, 20th Century Height 16cm, diameter 18cm These 20th century wine coolers come from the Flora Danica dinner s...
Porcelain
Champagne or Wine Cooler Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Champagne or wine cooler decorated with heavy red deer antlers.
Antler
Travertine Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This beige travertine vase adds shape and texture to any ordinary table or shelf. Use it as a wine cooler to hold a bottle during dinners or as a simple vase for flowers. Each design...
Travertine
Pink Marble Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Our wine cooler is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles. The natural properties of the marble will keep your wine chilled...
Marble
Travertine Angled Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The natural properties of this ANGLED travertine wine cooler will keep your wine chilled. That’s the beauty of natural stone: it looks good while serving a functional purpose. Place ...
Travertine
Pink Marble Wine Cooler / Vase
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This pink marble vase adds shape and texture to any ordinary table or shelf. Use it as a wine cooler to hold a bottle during dinners or as a simple vase for flowers. Each design vase...
Marble
Black Marble Angled Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The natural properties of this angled black marble wine cooler will keep your wine chilled. That’s the beauty of natural stone: it looks good while servi...
Marble
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 119 Pieces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service for 12 Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory Crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, this 119-piece dinner service features one...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Salt Jar in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" salt jar in porcelain, decorated in colors and gold with flowers. Number 20/3625. Measures: Length 12 cm., height 9 cm. 1st. f...
Porcelain
Regency Wine Cooler or Cellarette
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic Georgian Mahogany Cellarette that dates to the late 18th or early 19th century. The cellarette lacks its original mahog...
Brass
Flora Danica Royal Copenhagen Pierced Fruit Bowl
Located in Kastrup, DK
Royal Copenhagen – Flora Danica Round fruit bowl with openwork lattice and twisted branch handles. The bowl is decorated with hand-painted flowers on the exterior, a gilded rim, and ...
Porcelain
Panther Wine Cooler
Located in Paris, FR
Wine Cooler Panther with structure in steel in chrome finish, with 2 panther handles.
Steel, Chrome
Pink Marble Angled Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The natural properties of this angled pink marble wine cooler will keep your wine chilled. That’s the beauty of natural stone: it looks good while servin...
Marble
Vintage Towle Regency Silver Plated Trophy Cup Ice Bucket
Located in Birmingham, AL
Large vintage silver plate wine cooler by Towle Silver Smith Mfg Co . silver plate wine or Champagne Cooler. This trophy-style wine chiller has two decorative handles and the top ed...
Silver Plate
French Silver Wine Coolers with Grape Motif 'Priced Individually'
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful pair of French wine coolers or champagne buckets of fine plate silver from the 19th century - each cooler featuring an elegant design of a gourd accented with a relief of...
Metal, Silver Plate
Henry Wilkinson & Co. Magnificent Champagne / Wine Cooler in Silver Plate
Located in Skanninge, SE
Henry Wilkinson & Co. magnificent champagne/wine cooler in silver plate. Superb quality and in great original condition. No issues! Marked with the "crossed keys" mark and "HR". ...
Sheffield Plate
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Pair of 19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Rococo Style Wine Coolers
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This is a wonderful and well kept pair of English Sheffield wine coolers dating to the mid-19th century. The craftsmanship is stunning, especially the Rococo style heavily ornate han...
Silver Plate
Antique English George III Sheffield Plate Campana Shape Wine Cooler
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very fine and rare George III antique English Sheffield plate campana shape wine cooler with gorgeous Rococo mounts and original liner; pauper interior. Note: Early Sheffield plat...
Sheffield Plate
Pair of Sheffield Silver Plate Rococo Style Wine Coolers
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of magnificent quality old reproduction Sheffield silver plate Rococo style wine coolers with original mouth blown cranberry crystal liners. Please note the exceptional "Vintage...
Silver Plate
Antique French Planter in Sevres Style
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique French planter in the Sevres style hand-painted with small pink roses in a cresting wave pattern. This oval shaped planter was originally used in the 19th century as a wine cooler. But today, it would be placed either in the center of a dining room table or on a fireplace mantel filled with violets or any flowering plant. The bottom of the piece has the mark of Le Rosey...
Porcelain