Skip to main content

Rococo Lanterns

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.

1
to
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
7
7
11
1
6
1
1
1
1
1
Height
to
1
1
1
1
Style: Rococo
Period: 1910s
Gilt and Painted Hanging Pendant Basket Chandelier Uplight Lantern
Located in Nashville, TN
Estate trust directs a sale .The gilt basket weave pendant with overflowing fruit at top and with four hanging garlands. Lights (two full size s...
Category

1910s Italian Vintage Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Plaster

Related Items
Wonderful French Gilt Reverse Painted Mirrored Beaded Baguès Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gold gilt chandelier in the manner of Baguès, from the iconic 1920s period. This stunning piece has 6 reverse painted mirrored panels...
Category

1920s French Vintage Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored Reverse Hand-Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored & Reverse Hand Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendents With 3 Candelabra Lights.
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Mirror

Large Glass and Gilt Bronze Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
This hall lantern has been exquisitely crafted from glass and gilt bronze (ormolu). The piece will look wonderful placed in a grand entrance hall, living or dining room. The light it...
Category

20th Century French Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s. This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
Category

20th Century Spanish Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

Unusual 1960's Gilt Steel and Glass Chandelier / Lantern with Flowers
Located in New York City, NY
An unusual lantern style hanging fixture characterized by open work butterfly wings resulting in a pierced, netlike fringe which decorates the top and bottom circumference of this cy...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Steel, Brass

Wonderful Italian Beaded Gilt Baguès Blown Glass Lantern Pendant Pair Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair Italian beaded gold gilt Baguès style flower blown glass lantern single light 100 watt Edison bulb pendant chandelier adorned wit...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Spanish Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan ceiling pendant or hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s. This suspension has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan struct...
Category

20th Century Spanish Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

1940s Murano Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
Italian 1940s Murano glass hanging lantern with central glass bowl.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1940s Murano Hanging Lantern
1940s Murano Hanging Lantern
H 29.53 in Dm 8.67 in
Rattan Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern cylinder rattan lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1960s. This oriental inspired suspension features two concentric cylinders made of rattan or ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Six Sides Indoor Elegant Hanging Lantern Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage hanging lantern made of metal with three 60/watt light. Beveled glass on six sides, beautiful Greek key top decoration, and composition...
Category

20th Century American Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Louis Sognot attributed rattan ceiling pendant hanging light, France, 1950s This lantern has an beautiful design featuring a semi-...
Category

20th Century French Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Large Italian Glass and Gilt Metal Geometric Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular Italian gilt metal geometric hanging lantern. Comes with extra-long (12 feet) custom chain.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Rococo lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo lanterns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo lanterns made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lanterns, popular names associated with this style include Interi, and Edward F. Caldwell & Co.. 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 lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $975 and tops out at $92,910 while the average work can sell for $3,750.

Recently Viewed

View All