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.
18th Century Black Painted Rococo Commode Chest of Drawers, Bombe Style
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Rococo bombe shaped chest of drawers from Mid-18th Century. We see this antique Italian small dresser or console placed in a foyer, living room or bedroom. This piece would b...
Pine
Italian Gilt Wood Wall Shelf, Hand Carved Rococo Style, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered here is an exceptional Italian gilt wood wall shelf or wall console from the 1950s. Expertly hand carved from wood and finished with rich gold plating, this piece displays el...
Wood
The Storyteller rococo sofa by Somme Home
Located in View Park, CA
The Storyteller sofa by Somme Home. Rococo sensibilities with sumptuous chinoiserie brocade esque fabric and ivory fringe. From the home of multi-hyphenate artist and fashion darling...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1950s 13 Lights Solid Brass Floor Lamp , USA
By Hans Kögl, Maison Jansen, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Massive 65 in. tall brass 13 flowers / lights sculptural floor lamp made in the USA in the 50s . Lots of well made details in the flowers , foliage and branches . All made of sol...
Brass
Large Salt Glazed Stoneware Pierced Dish, England, Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful pierced salt-glazed stoneware dish was made in England circa 1760. The dish was molded with basketweave panels and raised rococo scrolls. It has eight lobes, each with...
Stoneware
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
Located in Lisse, NL
Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...
Enamel, Brass
Italian Rococo Gilt Wood Rectangular Carved Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gold gilt carved wall mirror from Italy with amazing patina front and back. Charming classic Rococo style Italian mirror from the 19th Century. Perfect piece to be used formally or i...
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Rococo Style Italian Gilt Wall Brackets Shelves, circa 1960
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage Rococo style Italian gilded resin wall brackets or shelves. These gorgeous brackets are a nice large size decorated with gilt scrolling acanthus leaves, perf...
Resin
19th-Century Italian Rococo Painted and Giltwood Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully timeworn and sculptural 19th-century Italian Rococo console, exquisitely carved in bold, asymmetrical scrolls and pierced floral motifs. This dramatic wall-mount consol...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Four Panel Chinoiserie Room Divider Dressing Folding Screen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An impressive four panel painted folding screen featuring a variety of flowers. Each panel is delicately hand-painted in black, reds, oranges, yellows, pinks and blues. The rear side...
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Leather
Genuine Swedish Rococo Cabinet from the Late 1700s, Made by Hand in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish rococo cabinet from the late 1700s. The cabinet is made in two parts and very well crafted from solid pine around 1770 to 1780. Healthy and stable frame with old hard...
Pine
18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautifully crafted French Rococo writing desk from the Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century. This desk features hand carved detailing throughout and cabriolet legs. Very versat...
Oak
Antique French 19th Century Limed Wardrobe or Armoire with Chicken Wire Doors
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French 19th Century Limed Wardrobe or Armoire with European Imported Chicken Wire Inserts for the doors. We have owned this Antique French Wardrobe or French Armoire for seve...
Brass, Wire
18th Century Venetian Octogonal Mirror, Handmade and Hand Silvered
Located in Miami, FL
The octogonal Venetian mirror has beveled panels and carved reliefs the mirror has been handmade and hand silvered. The central panel shows a light antiquing finish while the surrou...
Mirror
Monumental Silvered Carved Vine Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully ornate carved wood mirrors featuring heavily detailed naturalistic frames. Each frame is adorned with twisting vine motifs, clusters of grapes, and delicately carved lea...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique Danish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Ball Feets, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A charming antique chest of drawers crafted in solid pine, featuring a gently curved front and beautifully aged surface with a warm, natural tone. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in th...
Brass
Large Italian Florentine Architectural Gilt Wall Shelf Bracket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Gold Leaf Wall Shelf. This bracket could certainly stand alone on a wall or functional to hold a treasure on top. Wonderful classic addition to any living room, dini...
Gold Leaf
French Faience Strasbourg Factory Cabbage Tureen and Cover
By Paul Hannong
Located in Downingtown, PA
Botanical Illusion: Important Strasbourg Faience Cabbage Tureen & Cover, Mid-18th Century Origin: Strasbourg, France Dimensions: 8 1/2 in. (H) x ...
Ceramic, Faience
Period Rococo Mirror, Sweden, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare period Rococo mirror crafted in Stockholm at the end of the 18th century, retaining its original carved surface and expressive sculptural character. The frame features richly ...
Glass
19th Century European Rectangular Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive French gilt gold art frame with liner found in a Paris market. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has wonderful patina throughout and wou...
Gold
French Crystal Beaded 8-Arm Chandelier, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French crystal beaded 8-arm chandelier with faceted almond shaped crystals throughout. The fixture is adorned with garlands of English cut beads throughout as well. The fixture is ne...
Crystal, Metal
18th Century Black Swedish Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretary
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Fold-down flap with hidden drawers, secret compartment and writing interior Four larger drawers on the lower part of the front. Beautiful brass fittings, working lock and keys inc...
Brass
Late 18th-Century Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock, Dated 1787
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late-18th-century Swedish Rococo clock dated 1787—a period-correct example that predates most Swedish clocks circulating on today’s market. The ...
Pine
Rare Antique Northern Swedish Secretary Cabinet in Rococo with a Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Antique Secretary Cabinet in rococo with a clock. The cabinet is made by hand in solid pine around 1820 in northern Sweden. The cabinet is made in two parts. A lower cabinet wit...
Pine
Magnificent Rococo Chandelier Brass Crystal Art Deco Light New Antique Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Rococo Chandelier – In-House Production with Hand-Tied Crystals Inspired by the graceful opulence of the Rococo era, this exceptional chandelier is a modern homage to ti...
Crystal, Brass
Italian Burl Wood Side Table Rococo Style by Mecchi Ruggero
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, Italian burl side, end, or drinks table by Mecchi Ruggero, in the Rococo design style, circa mid-20th Century, Italy. Table has scalloped apron front (both sides)...
Wood, Burl
Vintage Italian Olive Burl Writing Desk with Cabriole Legs, 1960
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage Italian olive burl solid wood writing desk with onr drawer and cabriol legs. The desk is 50" long, 29" wide and 30" high. The legs add about 3" to 4" inches to the total len...
Wood, Olive, Fruitwood
$1,795 / set
Pair of Italian Rococo Style Carved Wood Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Wood, Distressed Paint Finish, Parchment Lamp Shades with Gold-Leafed Trim
Wood
Saint Anthony Of Padua With The Infant Jesus – Polychrome Wood Sculpture, 18th C
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Saint Anthony Of Padua With The Infant Jesus – Polychrome Wooden Sculpture, Tyrol, 18th Century " Saint Anthony of Padua with the Christ Child – Tyrolean Polychrome Wood Sculpture, ...
Wood
Pair of Swedish Rococo Chairs from Lindome, Circa 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare pair of Swedish Rococo chairs dating to circa 1770, crafted in the Lindome area outside Gothenburg. These period chairs retain their original painted surfaces, carefully scrap...
Wood
French Vintage Tapestry Wall Hanging Gallant Scene
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Vintage Tapestry Gallant Scene by JP Paris Panneaux Gobelins from the late 20th century. A beautiful French tapestry, wall hanging in Aubusson style, within a flower border fe...
Fabric, Cotton
Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock, having a fine quality antique French Rococo style mantle clock, having a fantastic quality decorated case with ormolu de...
Ormolu
Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
Botanical Jewel: Rare Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen Origin: Meissen, Germany Period: Marcolini Era (Late 18th Century, c. 1774–1814) Material: Hard-Paste Porcelai...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$28,000 / set
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
19th Century French Gilt Wood Wall Mirror Candle Sconce
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming gold gilt wood girandole wall mirror from France. The mirror features an ornate, carved frame with a decorative crest at the top. This piece functions as a girandole, meanin...
Wood
20th century Rococo carved giltwood and paint Italian consoles with mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This highly decorative console table with a mirror was made in mid-20th century Italy. The carved wood table and mirror frame were decorated with delicate flowers, acanthus, shell, ...
Gold Leaf
$1,650
Jewelry Box French
Located in New York, NY
An antique French brass ormolu and velvet jewelry box, Rococo design style, circa late-19th century, France. Box is perforated brass ormolu (ormolu has a design of urns, leaves and f...
Brass, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Gold Gilded Rectangular Wood Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A charming wooden frame that is suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oil on board paintings. This frame certainly captures that vintage European v...
Paint, Wood
$4,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Brevettato Brass and Marble Italian Clock and Candelabras
By Brevettato
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning brass and marble Italian clock and candelabras is visually tantalizing with specular detail that Brevettato is especially known for in their creations. The stone found...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Swedish Rococo Chairs with Traces of Original Paint, Circa 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A genuine pair of period Rococo chairs dating to circa 1770, retaining traces of their original painted surfaces. The frames have been carefully scraped back, revealing a softly worn...
Wood
Large Antique French Rococo Breche Violette Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very large and superior quality Louis XV style Rococo surround in rare Breche Violette marble. The deeply carved jambs and frieze in typical Rococo manner with stiff acanthus and s...
Breccia Marble
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demilune Tables Rococo style
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted wood demi lune console tables with cabriole legs Made of solid pine in sweden in the 19th century Painted in a beautiful shade of grey/white w...
Pine
19th Century Rococo Style Wide Marquise Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique chair is a French Louis XV style ‘Bergère Marquise’ in the Rococo tradition, dating from circa 1890-1900. The chair is meticulo...
Wood
Italian Wrought Iron Console Table with Black Marble Top
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage 1960s Rococo style wrought iron wall mount console table with marble top, made in Italy. Stunning console having a black wrought iron body with gold leaf accents and a serpe...
Marble, Wrought Iron
Seahorse Serpent Shell Grotto Black Gold Parcel Gilt Tall Pedestal Table(s)
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful patinated parcel gilt 20th century tall Venetian grotto occasional table featuring seahorse legs and serpent supporting shell table top, all carved in the Rococo style. Two...
Wood, Giltwood
$3,112Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair of Christopher Guy Opera Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A Fabulous Pair of Black Lacquer Wall Sconces by Renowned Maker Christopher Guy These wall Sconces are the opera Model and Retail at 8500 USD Shades not included Condition as New Ba...
Lacquer
$7,500Sale Price / set|21% Off
Pair of Spanish Bombe Chests with Portuguese Marble Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Spanish bombe-form chests, each surmounted with a shaped Portuguese marble top. The richly veined marble features soft tones of rose, cream, and taupe, with one top sh...
Marble
$28,740
Claydon Pier Mirror
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional carved pier mirror, inspired by the Chinese Room of Claydon. The elaborate carved decoration following the style of Luke Lightfoot in the...
Giltwood
Classic Old Wooden Baroque Rococo Style Frame Gold 69x59cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
This old wooden gold-colored frame with a beautiful patina, entirely in classic Baroque or Rococo style, is decorated with acanthus leaves and embossed patterns. It's a beautiful, hi...
Gesso, Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinet
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet with repainted robin's egg blue exterior. Upper cabinet opens to three full shelves (and one partial carved) scraped to remnants of original red paint. Lower...
Brass, Iron
$2,576Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th century round or circular gold leaf gilt French Rococo mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This exquisite round mirror, gilt with leaf gold, was crafted in Southern France around 1870. Adorned with asymmetrical ornaments characteristic of the Rococo furniture style, it boa...
Gold Leaf
Antique Italian Giltwood Tri-Fold Mirror with Ribbon Crest Hollywood Regency
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elevate your space with this exquisite antique Italian tri-fold vanity mirror, a true statement piece for lovers of Hollywood Regency, Rococo Revival, and European antique décor. Crafted in Italy circa early-to-mid 20th century, this giltwood mirror features a three-paneled folding design with beveled edges and ornate ribbon-and-floral detailing. The central mirror is crowned by an elegant carved bow crest, while the side panels are hinged for adjustability—perfect for vanity use or dramatic wall styling. The golden finish adds a touch of Old World glamour, making it ideal for use in a French château-inspired bedroom, powder room, or boutique dressing area. Whether you're a collector of vintage gilt mirrors or seeking a luxe antique wall mirror to anchor your space, this piece brings charm, character, and Instagram-worthy appeal. Key Features: Authentic Italian vintage tri-fold mirror Giltwood frame with ornate ribbon and rosette details Hinged panels for flexible display Bow crest top adds sculptural interest Ideal for use as a vanity mirror, tabletop accent, or wall-hung focal point Style keywords: Hollywood Regency, Rococo, Italian Glamour, French Country, Gilt Decor, Vanity Mirror, Old Money Aesthetic Dimensions: Approx. 26.25” Wide 1” Deep 18” Tall 26.25” Wide fully extended Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor signs of age-appropriate wear to the gilding and patina at the bottom. Consistent with age. Glass is clear and reflective. Styling Tip: Layer this mirror behind a vintage perfume tray...
Mirror, Plastic, Wood
Swedish Two-Part Painted Linen Press Cabinet, 18th c. Rococo Period
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish painted linen press or armoire from the Rococo period, made in two parts with original working locks and later hardware. Circa 1770. This cabinet is beautifully proportione...
Wood, Paint
Dutch Delft Blue & White Botanical Bowl
By Delft
Located in Downingtown, PA
Dutch Delft Blue and White Chinoiserie Punch Bowl A striking Dutch Delft pottery punch bowl dating from the height of the Delftware tradition, circa 1720. This high-sided bowl featu...
Delft, Faience, Pottery
19th Century Rococo Floral Painted Four Panel Dressing Screen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An impressive four panel painted folding screen featuring a variety of flowers. Each panel is delicately painted in black, reds, oranges, yellows, pinks and blues. Originally used a...
Wood, Paint, Canvas
Italian Old Venetian Miniature Wall Shelf, Gilded Carved Acanthus, Rococo Style
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered here is an exceptional Italian gilt wood wall shelf or wall console from the 1950s. Expertly hand carved from wood and finished with rich gold plating, this piece displays el...
Wood
French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Rococo
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A French porcelain jewelry dish, Rococo design, by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, circa 19th century (or earlier), France. Dish is white porcelain with predominantly yellow and gol...
Porcelain
$1,698 / item
Classic Wall Scone by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by DUNLIN Australia. An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconce designed by Dunlin. Timeless in form and impeccable in execution, these are ideal sconces to fram...
Rattan
An Elegant Tall French Antique Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
An incredibly tall yet elegant hall or Pier mirror with an elaborate cartouche and floral decorated frame. Scrolled feet to support if stood from the floor. Original mirror plate. Bo...
Giltwood
$2,625Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Dancing Angels with Baroque Pearls on Aragonite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian dancing angels with coordinating baroque pearls on aragonite crystal clusters. The dancing angels are hand-carved wood, polychromed and gilded, original...
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
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