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Rococo Painted Furniture

ROCOCO STYLE

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.

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Style: Rococo
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Small Swedish 18th Century Primitive Rococo Folk Art Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century Rococo Folk Art armchair from the typical main Swedish folk art category furniture  
Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Swedish 18th Century Primitive Rococo Folk Art Armchair
Small Swedish 18th Century Primitive Rococo Folk Art Armchair

Small Swedish 18th Century Primitive Rococo Folk Art Armchair

18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian late 18th century grey painted Rococo sofa Complimentary delivery to most areas of London, UK.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee
18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee

18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee

Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Silver Gilt Floral Prickets, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian carved wood, gesso, and silver gilt floral prickets with centered spikes for candles, bulbous ring columns with bead work, and terminating on stylized lions paws feet...
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Silver Gilt Floral Prickets, Circa 1750
Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Silver Gilt Floral Prickets, Circa 1750

Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Silver Gilt Floral Prickets, Circa 1750

18th Century Painted Rococo Side Table with Brass Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Danish blue and white decorated Rococo table with a heavy brass tabletop tray.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Painted Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Painted Rococo Side Table with Brass Tray
18th Century Painted Rococo Side Table with Brass Tray

18th Century Painted Rococo Side Table with Brass Tray

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Rococo painted furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo painted furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage painted furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo painted furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for painted furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,400 and tops out at $6,100 while the average work can sell for $4,475.

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