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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Style: Rococo
18th Century Italian Rococo Mecca Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassel ornaments.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
Vintage Six Light Carved And Gilt Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted and elegant carved and gilt wood six light chandelier in an antiqued finish. The baluster form standard with a high leafy base. Six squared and curved lights are dec...
Category
20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Other
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
Crystal and Gilt 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
Designed with a gilt rococo scroll frame and hung with faceted beaded swags and faceted drops, this chandelier has twelve lights, eight below and four above, all with bobeches. Elec...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Bronze Sconces, Set Of 2, Massive, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage bronze sconces in Louis XV style with voluminous, very beautiful casting. Manufactured in Belgium, by Massive, 1960s.
Support in gilded bronze and handcrafted by craftsmen.
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Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Gothic Rococo Bronze Dragon Six-Arm 12-Light Chandelier Mythical Bird
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning large-scale bronze with a gold doré finish chandelier. It features six arms with a total of 12 lights. Each scroll arm has a dragon or mythical winged bird and grape detai...
Category
19th Century Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Lost-Wax Process, France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze chandelier with lost-wax process, France, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Baccarat Molded Crystal Lamps with Original Fonts and Brass Mounts
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An original pair of Baccarat crystal lamp bases with molded crystal and original brass fonts and trim. The heavy square footed bases maintain the we...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rococo Crystal Chandelier, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This beautiful chandelier boasts a Florentine Rococo style and is handmade in Florence, Italy circa 1950. The gilded iron frame is adorned with an array of crystals, which exude a so...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
$1,681 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Venetian Tole Wall Sconces
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of midcentury Venetian tole wall sconces, each with three lights each and decorated with gilded leaves. The candles are original and we have added...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Tôle, Iron
$1,922 / set
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Venetian Wall Sconce
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fabulous giltwood seven-arm Italian wall sconce. Great as a wall decoration, above a bed or in any room.
Backplate measures: 25" w x 18" h
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
A Mid-century Single Italian Wall Sconce Rococo Style
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A grand Italian wall sconce in rococo style made from iron during the mid-century with as many as seven lightbulbs which have black fabric lampshades.
The sconce is made on an iron base and decorated with curled metal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
$2,354 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Rococo Style Pair of Silver Candlestick Table Lamps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Southampton, NJ
Italian Rococo style pair of Silver-plate candlestick table lamps with wax stems & custom fringed shades ready for use. Exquisite heirloom quality with nice weight.
Category
20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Four Rock Crystal Two Light Bouquet Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four rock crystal two-light Bouquet Sconces in the form of a bellied vase with flowers. Cut crystal flowers with individual petals, and leaves with delicately carved veining, ...
Category
20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
ORNATE PAIR OF STUNNiNG ANTIQUE FRENCH 1920'S BRONZED CANDLE SCONCE WALL LIGHTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of very ornate Rococo style circa 1920-1940'S gilt bronzed French wall sconce Candle lam...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,618 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Pair of Porcelain Wall Sconces by Meissen
Located in London, GB
This exquisite pair of German Rococo style Meissen sconces feature beautifully encrusted porcelain flowers and petals and exceptionally finely hand painted passages. In their unmatch...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$25,071 / set
Pair of Baccarat Glass Lamps with a Swirl Design
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Pair of original swirl design oil lamps converted into modern electrified table lamps. The lamps are molded crystal and maintain the original fonts and brass mounts.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Glass
$3,600 / set
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassel
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassel. The tassel 'pompom' originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and was used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Silvered Wrought Iron Crystal 9 Arm Chandelier, Original Canopy
Located in Miami, FL
Silvered Wrought Iron Crystal 9 Arm Chandelier, Original Canopy
Offered for sale is a silver leaf wrought iron chandelier with nine arms and crysta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,600 Sale Price
43% Off
18th Century Architectural Element Lamp Conversion
Located in Denton, TX
18th century antique architectural element converted to a lamp with vellum shade
Angels in the clouds.
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
Candleholders Italian Tall Rococo Period 18th Century, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candleholders made during the Rococo period in Italy. Decorated with carvings and hand painted in silvery gold color and light coral red.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Speckled Gold and Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled gold and silver leaf tassel ornaments.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used d...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Wonderful 19th Century French Caldwell Regal Bronze Lantern Frosted Glass Panels
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful early 20th century dore bronze lantern by E. F. Caldwell in the French style with original frosted glass is a beautiful addition to your entry way. The bronze work is embellished on all four corners with floral and leaf filigree and has bronze scroll work...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,350 Sale Price
21% Off
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Silver Gilt Table Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add an element of classical elegance to your home with this silver gilded small Italian carved wood table lamp. Perfect for a room where...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce in Rococo Style, Vintage
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful Rococo style wall lamp with three sconces. Vintage.
Support in gilded bronze and handcrafted by craftsmen.
The decor consists of stylized acanthus scrolls intertwined with the Rococo style.
This Unique wall sconce...
Category
1960s Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century Capodimonte Style Italian Ceramic Floral Table Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Capodimonte-style ceramic floral table lamps with flower peddle-like fanned edges and gold flake painted and scrolling. The lamps feature a white base with pastel pink and bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass
$195 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair Large Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Our very large pair of gilt bronze three-light sconces in the Louis XV rococo style measure 30 inches (76 cm) tall and are in very good condition. Drilled for electrification. We may...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th century brass and crystal Rococo style chandelier
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
An elegant brass and crystal chandelier with 8 lights.
Decorated with various soft coloured crystal pendeloques and floral rosettes.
Very beautiful and decorative are the narrow glas...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Meissen-Style Porcelain Wall Sconce
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce features three candle holders and is adorned with hand-painted, floral Rococo decoration.
cir...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Meissen
Original Antique Maria Theresien Chandelier 18th Century 1790, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique Rococo chandelier, with zinn-plated iron frame, partly with rose resin-hanging - restored
Wired for the US.
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Pair of 1950's Italian Gilt Lyre Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
A pair of mid century Italian wall lights in the form of Lyres, circa 1950 and finished in gilt metal.
Each light houses 3 e14 (small screw in) lamp holders
Fully rewired and P...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century French Rococo Carved Giltwood Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room, breakfast room or entry with this antique gilt wood chandelier. Hand carved in France circa 1920, the fixture is characterized by its intricate detailing and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
George III Giltwood Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Pair of George III giltwood wall lights, c.1760, of elaborate asymmetric form, the frames composed of scrolled acanthus leaves, with old oil-gilt surface. Suitable for use with candl...
Category
18th Century British Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Rococo Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights Sconces, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XV style Rococo style six-light gilt-bronze wall lights - wall sconces. The ornate six-light candelabrum with five scroll...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$18,950 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Gilt Bronze Chandelier In The Louis XV Style
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique Louis XV style bronze chandelier with a Rococo influence. Frosted glass rose bud shades on nine scrolled arms with foliate details. Cent...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,656 Sale Price
25% Off
Small 20th Century Six-Light Murano Chandelier, Model Ca'rezzonico
Located in Berlin, DE
A small and elegant Murano six-light chandelier in transparent colors with sophisticated finishes in pink and light blue. With a centred bulbous column issuing branches and delicatel...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
2010s German Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century Rococo Doré Bronze and Crystal Large Fifteen-Light Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This elegant doré bronze and crystal chandelier is beautifully decorated with fifteen-lights, crystal prisms and beautiful crystal beads draped across the arms. The top is decorated ...
Category
1890s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$12,950 Sale Price
21% Off
Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Ceiling Crown Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
Splendid carved Florentine ceiling lights, gilt metal upon wood, Italian 1950’s.
The lights have a single E27 (large screw in) bulb fitting and a hanging hook to the back.
Price is...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Crystal Macaroni Beaded Chandelier C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite antique crystal chandelier is a fine example of early 20th-century European craftsmanship, featuring an ornate frame draped in delicate macaroni beading and festooned ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Beautiful French Rococo Doré Bronze Six-Light Elegant Chandelier Tassel Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful leaves envelope the six candle cups and are gracefully layered throughout this large Rococo doré bronze chandelier with tassel accented center.
Measures: 38" H x 24" W.
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Chandelier Porcelain 12 Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautifull chandelier in CAPODIMONTE porcelain twelve lights in two tiers
The shaft is entierely in openwork porcelain of remarkable finesse on the top of the chandelier with c...
Category
1910s Italian Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Rococo Style Iron, Giltwood, and Glass 8-Light Chandelier, mid 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
the wrought iron frame with a crown shaped upper section and a larger body of elegant s-scrolls joined in the center at a giltwood collector, each arm with a giltwood bobeche, the ar...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Tole Metal Arm Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) painted tole metal wall sconces in the shape of arms holding torches with candles. (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
20th Century Unknown Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
LARGE PAIR OF STUNNING ANTIQUE FRENCH 1920's BRONZED CANDLE SCONCE WALL LIGHTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of large circa 1920-1940'S gilt bronzed French wall sconce Candle lamps
These came fro...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,950 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable pair of Meissen Porcelain wall sconces is crafted with all of the exquisite detail and splendor of the Rococo period. Exquisitely hand ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$18,500 / set
Antique Pair of English Silver Plated Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique English silver plated eight light chandeliers, circa 1920 in date.
Each silver-plated chandelier is in elaborately Rococo style with three centr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rococo Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
18th Century Rococo Chandelier
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-quality Stockholm-made Rococo chandelier from the 1760s. The frame is made of brass and burnished gilded bronze. The chandelier is supported by a rod with a stem glass. The en...
Category
1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian 19th Century Giltwood 12 Light Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular 12-light Italian chandelier from 19th century”, borrowing design elements from French rococo. This beautiful antique fixture is made of a slender wood column which has be...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Italian Rococo Style Wrought Iron and Gilt Metal Floor Lamp, early 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a flower shaped top of gilt metal atop a square iron shaft, the base and upside down gilt metal flower sitting within an iron ring, height measured to top of shade
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair 19th Century Japanese Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Torchere Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of 19th century Japanese porcelain and French gilt bronze mounted thirteen-light celadon torchiere, floor lamp candelabra. Wired for ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gilded 19th Century Wooden Urn-Shaped Rococo Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, K
This 19th century Rococo-style, gilded and painted in blue and red table lamp, featuring an decorative urn shaped body with side handles carved in wood. The lamp is raised on a squar...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
$777 Sale Price
44% Off
Shell Encrusted Iron Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
A vintage French wrought iron six-light scrolled arm rectangular chandelier encrusted in sea shells. The wrought iron carriage is covered with sand and decorated with masses of shell...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century Rococo / French Louis XV style Bronze Wall Lamp / Sconce
Located in Skien, NO
Elegant 3-arm wall sconce, crafted in the 1950s, reflects the timeless charm of French Louis XV design. Made from solid bronze, it features intricate leaf and flower details that enh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Rococo Style Bronze 8-Light Chandelier with Handcut Crystals
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century French Rococo style bronze 8-light chandelier with hand cut crystals. 19" chain, wired for USA.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Italian Rococo Giltwood Figural Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a standing cherub holding a cornucopia. Red faux painted base.
Category
1750s Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
$2,400 / set
Rococo, Baroque, Italian Six Light Chandelier, Parcel Paint, Gilt, Italy, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rococo, Baroque, Italian Six Light Chandelier, Parcel Paint, Gilt, Italy, 1970s
A fine Rococo framed chandelier made in Italy having six ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Rococo Style Gilded Table Lamps with Classic Urn Shape & Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style table lamps. This pair of 19th century Italian Rococo style, gilded and painted table lamps feature an decorative urn shaped body with side handles comprised of a series of c-shaped scrolls, foliage motif. These Italian gilded table lamps...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
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.