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.
Rococo Tea Coffee Service 6 Person Meissen Floral Cobalt Gold 23 items Neuer Aus
Located in Uppsala , SE
This is a Meissen porcelain coffee service “Neuer Ausschnitt" shape with hand-painted floral bouquets., a cobalt blue rim, and gilded edges. The set includes a coffee pot, tea pot, c...
Porcelain
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
$2,120
H 4.52 in W 7.48 in D 3.93 in
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
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
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & ve...
Gold
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
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Pierced Porcelain Basket
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delicate floral motif encases this rare pierced porcelain basket by the celebrated Royal Copenhagen. Crafted in the highly celebrated Flora ...
Porcelain
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
Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Meissen, Germany, late 19th to early 20th century Hard-paste porcelain, hand-painted with polychrome enamels and gilt accents, applied porcelain flowers, five small knop feet. ...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain ‘Green Dragon’ Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Meissen Porcelain Green Dragon Coffee Service German, 20th Century Coffee Pot: Height 24 cm; Width 20 cm; Depth 15 cm Milk Jug: Height 12 cm; Width 13 cm; Depth 9 cm This elegant co...
Porcelain
$145,000 / set
H 28 in W 14 in D 10 in
Pair of Monumental Meissen Porcelain Rococo Floral Encrusted Potpourri Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Monumental Meissen Porcelain Rococo Floral Encrusted Potpourri Vases. A monumental pair of Meissen porcelain covered potpourri vases ...
Enamel
$2,693
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Meissen “Rote Rose” 23-Piece Porcelain Coffee Service, Germany, 20th Century
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
A beautifully preserved vintage porcelain coffee service by the Meissen manufactory, decorated in the classic Rote Rose (Pink Rose) pattern. The service features large pink rose blos...
Porcelain
$24,470 / set
H 17.33 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
20th Century Spanish Silver Rococo Style Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
20th century Spanish silver Rococo style tea and coffee service, Spanish, 20th century Kettle on stand: Height 44cm, width 23cm, depth 16cm Milk jug: Height 12cm, width 13cm, depth 9cm Comprising of a solid silver tray, teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, milk jug, strainer, and large kettle...
Silver
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H 18.5 in W 30.5 in D 15 in
French Rococo Style Silver Plated Wine Chiller with Putti Finial Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
This large French Rococo style wine cooler was crafted circa 2000 and is executed in silver plate with strong decorative presence and refined sculptural detail. The elongated oval ba...
Silver Plate
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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H 9.75 in W 12 in D 9 in
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