Rococo Lighting
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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Rococo
Pair of Gold Dore Bronze Two Light Sconces By FBAI
By F.B.A.I.
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Stunning Pair of Gold Dore Bronze Two Light Sconces By FBAI
Dimensions : 13" Tall X 14" Wide X 6" Deep
This gorgeous pair of sconces was made in Italy by FBAI and have a stunning ...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Italian 19th Century Roccoco Giltwood and Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and monumentally scaled set of four Italian early 19th century Rococo st. giltwood and gilt metal sconces. Each ten arm sconce is centered by a beautiful scrolled f...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments.
They are two of the same shape of tassel but in two different sizes ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Gilt Tole Leaf Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an uncommon form of early 20th century gilt tole chandelier that features a hand-carved and gold leafed urn from which emanate three upward scrolling leafy vines and six leaf...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian Silvered Wood & Iron Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chandeliers, crafted from silver gilt wood and wrought iron, exhibit the lavish and elaborate aesthetic typical of the Rococo period, which is characterized by intricate deta...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron
Italian (12) Light Painted & Parcel Gilt Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 12 light 1930's Italian Rococo-style chandelier. It features a cream painted finish with gold leaf accents. The chandelier is newly rewired and includes chain & canopy.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paint
12-Arm Painted Wood Beaded Chandelier with Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian painted two-tier chandelier. This chandelier, with its multiple layers, cascades light elegantly through beaded garlands that drape between each tier.
Adorning thi...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
Monumental Italian Rococo Style 20 Light Bronze Gold Dore Chandelier By FBAI
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Monumental Italian Rococo Style 20 Light Bronze Gold Gilt Chandelier By FBAI
Dimensions : 42 X 42 X 42
This chandelier was made by FBAI in Italy in the rococo style and is superb ...
Category
1990s Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Monumental French Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental French ornate chandelier featuring (18) lights with drip wax candle covers. The design is elaborate and detailed, featuring macaroni style beads and almond shaped crystal...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian Rococo Candle Sconces, A Pair
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful pair of Italian gilt bronze candle sconces with openwork decor. Arms pivot to adjust position side to side. Maker's mark on the reverse.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Continental Blanc de Chine Porcelain Vases as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
possibly French; each of double-gourd form with applied floral and foliate vines raised on a white painted wooden base
Category
1960s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Heavily Gilted Bronze Figurative Candlestick Lamps, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and bronze lamps you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece and pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful French Rococo Gilt Bronze Garland Cage Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Rococo gilt bronze garland cage & crystal basket chandelier with 6 candelabras light, completely rewired with new sockets and comes ...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Rococo Doré Bronze and Patina Bow Top Ribbon Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful doré bronze chandelier with four lights is filled with beautiful swirls of bronze with floral, swag and ribbon detail. At the center is a patina globe accented with fl...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Giltwood Louis XVI Style Carved 3-Arm Sconces
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of Italian giltwood candle sconces feature 3 arms and carved in a motif of acanthus leaves, arrows, and bows. Marked "Made in Italy". Very good condition with imperfections cons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze 3 Light Rococo Style Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze 3 Light Rococo Style Candle Sconces. Elaborate Acanthus Leaves motif. Movable arms with newly added all...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique Italian Rococo Hand-Carved Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Italian Rococo Hand-Carved Mirrored Wall Sconces will add flair and panache to any room! Sculpted from solid walnut, each frame exhibits the exuberant presence of the R...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gilt Bronze & Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century gilt bronze & glass hall lantern, French. In the baroque to rococo transitional taste. Pineapple drop symbolizing "Bienvenue!" or "Welcome!". Fine condition. Repla...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Custom Eight Light Wood & Iron Painted Chandelier by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight arm painted iron & wood Melissa Levinson chandelier. The iron is beautifully scrolled with wood painted bobeches. The paint is purposely weathered to perfection. The fixture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron
Rustic Rococo 3-Light Tole Peinte Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Rococo three-light tole peinte sconces, each with rococo style metal appliques painted in a a rustic milkpaint, the scrolling cage-form metal backs issuing three scroll arms w...
Category
18th Century English Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Style 4-Light Crystal Chandelier, Cast Iron Frame, Circa:1930, France
Located in Alexandria, VA
This beautiful Louis 15th style fixture has a hand-wrought cast iron frame and hand-cut Baccarat style prisms and spikes. It is perfect for the foyer, breakfast room, stairwell or an...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Painted Wood Beaded Chandelier by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crafted wood & metal painted 6-light chandelier with wood beads and unique carved tassels hanging throughout. The hand painted finish is done over time in the antique artisan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
6-Light Bronze Basket Chandelier With Porcelain Roses, France, Circa:1935
Located in Alexandria, VA
This Louis XVI style chandelier is a copy of the fixtures that often hung in boudoirs of ladies of fashion in mid-18th Century France. Today these chandeliers are perfect for anywher...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Rococo Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces With Five Arms, Circa 1820, Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Gorgeous Pair of French Rococo Gilt Bronze and Crystal Sconces, Circa 1780. This detailed sconce features acanthus motif throughout, even at the base of each candle. The heavy cast b...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Six-Arm Crystal and Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This fanciful crystal and iron chandelier is composed of six arms with lovely floral bobeches. The silvered iron frame is decorated with crystal balls and beads, accented with green...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Fine Caldwell Carved and Cast Marble & Bronze Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Fine Caldwell Carved Marble & Bronze Lamp with Gilded Cherub heads and a carved marble base raised on bronze bun feet.
Edward F. Caldwell & Co., of New York City, was one of the p...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th C. French Carved Beached Walnut Standing Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. carved wood Louis XV style French standing lamp. The lamp has a tripod base and sits on beautifully carved paw feet. The base is also decorated with carved flowers, acanthu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier With Six Lights
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large and stunning 19th century Italian beaded and crystal chandelier with six (6) lights. The lovely, curved base is covered in beads among a multitude of dangling prisms, some in t...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
17thc Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood Candle Holder/ Now a Lamp Gilt Traces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
17thc French Antiquity. Louis XVI Carved Wood Candle Holder/ Now a Lamp. Traces of gilt/ gesso. This piece was made to be a candle holder but has been modified to be a candle form lamp.
Category
1680s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Carved & Painted Rococo Style Italian Chandelier - 6 Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian carved and painted chandelier with gilt accents. It has Rococo styling and is unmarked. The piece has six arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Poplar
19th Century Rococo French Giltwood Chandeliers, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
19th century Rococo French giltwood pair of chandeliers. These are large chandeliers, 42” in diameter and 47” in Height, and are suitable for a truly palatial space. Ornate and organ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Antique Victoria Czech 24K w/ Platinum Crown Bronze Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This Pair of lamps are amazingf! I have never seen a peir like this one. Pair Antique 24K Platinum, Crown Encrusted Bronze Porcelain Table Lamps. Yes this pair of lamps is Deluxe. No...
Category
1890s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Ormolu Candelabra Lamp With Tole Shade
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exceptional casting. Truly stunning 19th century French candelabra converted to lamp with a great tole shade.
Tole shade is showing paint losses but free from dings or damage other...
Category
1890s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pr. Antique French Maison Bagues style Chinoiserie Gilt & Patinated Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair French Antique Gilt & Patinated Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Wall Sconces. Louis XV Rococo style. Found these while on a buying trip to Paris. Faux candles with light socket at to...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Louis XVI Bronze Cage with China Blue Parrot w/ Porcelain Flowers
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XVI Rococo style China Blue Parrot in his Bronze Cage with the Porcelain Flowers and Vines Trailing up and over the Chandelier. This is a rare gem!
Category
1890s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Rococo Gilt Bronze Royal Crown style Crystal Flush Mount Plafonnier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
What a unique fixture this is. Mid 19thc French Louis XV Rococo style "Royal Crown" Form Gilt Bronze Ceiling Flush Mount/ Plafonnier. Tiers and tiers of cascading Cut Crystal.
Category
1850s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
c1870s French Antique Rococo Louis XV Gilt Bronze Crystal Beaded Ceiling Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a spectacular Lantern Fixture. c1870 French Louis XV Rococo form Gilt Bronze Elaborate Crystal Beaded [on all sides] Ceiling Lantern Fixture. The bead work is stunning and co...
Category
1870s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Pair French Louis XVI Rococo Bronze w/ Crystal Lyre Back Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning Pair Of 1920's French Louis XV / Rococo style Bronze Lyre Back Sconces. Cut crystal adorned.
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Wood beaded '8' Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wood beaded painted chandelier with a beautiful worn patina. The fixture is newly rewired with wax candle covers and includes the chain & canopy.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair 19thc Baccarat attributed Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Table Lamps/ Girandoles
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Baccarat Attributed Gilt Bronze with Cut Crystal Girandoles/ Table Lamps/ Candelabra. Ultr high quality. Highly detailed. French estate acquisition.
Category
1850s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s French Louis XV Rococo style of the 18thc Chandelier attrib. Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a very special chandelier. 1920's French Louis XVI Rococo Form Crystal w/ Wrought Iron Chandelier. There is electric light emanating from the crystal studded bobesche. I was ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
M. Demonceaux Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Urn Table Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Sevres Style porcelain large bronze mounted urn table lamp. It depicts an urn hand painted pink and white in the background with winged cherubs around the center. Its ear s...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 19thc French China Blue Porcelain Parrots Amongst Saxe Flowers -Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare Pair of early 19thc French Rococo style China Blue Parrots amongst Saxe Porcelain Flowers on Bronze Vines and Bronze Base Table Lamps. These were originally for candles, la...
Category
1830s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
c1800 Pair French Louis XIV "The Sun King" Gilt Bronze Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1800 Beautiful Pair of French Louis XIV "The Sun King" Gilt Bronze Figural Wall Sconces. Highly detailed Cornucopia detail, center to Dore...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc Rare Chinoiserie Figural Art on Stone Wall Sconces Signed by Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
I do not think that there is another pair of these. Mid 19thc French Rococo Chinoiserie Figures Hand Painted on Antique Stone Panels. Signed in Bro...
Category
1850s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Rococo Silver over Bronze 24 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 19th century French Rococo silver over bronze chandelier with 24 lights. Very fine quality and interesting details. Beautiful leaves ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Cast Gilt Gargoyle Tower Bronze or Brass Table Lamps with Shades
Located in Lomita, CA
Gold and gargoyles combine to create an elegant lighting opportunity in this pair of lamps made in Canada. The French Rococo influence is apparent in the gilded cast design and the t...
Category
20th Century Canadian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Opulent Rock Crystal Chandelier with foliage and ribbon motif
Located in New York, NY
20th Century charming gilt-metal and rock crystal cage-formed eight-light chandelier mounted with multifaceted hand carved rock crystal center column and profusely mounted with rock ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Turquoise Crystal & Gilt Metal Chandelier - 6 Arm
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful Italian gilt metal chandelier with beautiful turquoise crystals. It has 25 inches of chain and a small canopy. The fixture has six arms. It is in working order.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Patinated Iron Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (19/20th Century) wrought iron painted and decorated floor lamps with a 6 sided parchment shade with finials supported by 3 scroll legs (PRICED AS PAIR...
Category
19th Century Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Carved Giltwood Three-Light Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring Classic, French elegance into your home with this large rococo hand carved hall lantern. Crafted in France, circa 1860, this traditional hexagonal light...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Baccarat Gilt Bronze Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a great example of a small Baccarat gilt bronze and cut crystal chandelier. The chandelier dates to the late 20th century. The quality of the bronz...
Category
Late 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Bronze Petite Chandelier of Suburb Quality
Located in Chicago, IL
Constructed from a heavy Solid Bronze and French Crystal two-tier frame in France during the 1920s-1930s era and beautifully executed. We have cleaned and rewired the Antique French ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century and Later Painted Iron Six Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large red-painted iron chandelier made up of 19th century and later parts with decorative chains and hanging tassels from the carved wooden and iron bobeches.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Six Arm French Rococo Bronze Louis XV Style Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Louis XV style bronze chandelier with Rococo influence. A graceful French Rococo style five arm gilt bronze chandelier recentl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Palatial Italian 19th Century Florentine Rococo Giltwood Carved Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important palatial very fine and rare Italian 19th century florentine Rococo giltwood carved six-candle arms and twenty four-light chandelier, the scrolled candle-dish supports ar...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Hand Painted Italian Blue Tole Lamp with Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming hand painted Venetian tole lamp with coral & yellow colored flowers on a blue background. The lamp is in working condition.
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Rococo Style Gilt Metal Dolphin Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French Rococo style gilt metal table lamp, base depicting a dolphin holding a candlestick on his tail. 14" H x 6.25" W x 3.5" D.
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rococo lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Interi, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Meissen Porcelain, and Woka Lamps. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $3,506.
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