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
Elegant Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier/ One available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian crystal beaded arm chandeliers with gilt metal frames and fine pendulum style crystals throughout the chandelier. There are also garlands of English cut beads throughout the...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
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
Large Pair of Rococo Style Candle Sconce Wall Decorations
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative and unusual large pair of Florentine Rococo or Baroque style metal candle sconces for wall decoration.
Category
2010s Dutch Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tenerife Chandelier by David Duncan, Two Tiered Resin Chandelier
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A two-tiered twelve-light chandelier with shell formed dish, secured on underside by over-sized finial, the two dishes issuing metal candle arms with applied leaf shaped ornaments an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Lighting
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Antique Wall Sconces Rococo Bronze Wall Lamps Pair, 3-Light, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage Rococo-style bronze wall sconces.
Crafted in France mid-last century, these stunning pieces feature elegant S-shaped scrolls and intricate detailing in rich gold bro...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pair of Carved Giltwood Table Lamps
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF CARVED GILTWOOD TABLE LAMPS
Probably Italian, circa early 20th century unmarked
ref. 412OPJ09P
22 1/4" H; base 6" W x 6" D
A fabulous pair of very decorative table lamps...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
$1,950 / set
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
Wall Sconces Vintage Rococo Onyx & Gilt Bronze France, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Magnificent Vintage French Rococo Wall Sconces - Onyx & Gilt Bronze - 1960s
Vintage French wall sconces, exquisitely crafted in the Rococo style. Dating from the 1960s, thes...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
18th Century Rococo Lamps in Faiance
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice pair of Rococo lamps from circa 1750, made from two faiance Rococo vases.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Faience
$2,600 / set
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
A Fine 18th Century Venetian Crystal Chandelier with Gilt Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Impressive Venetian Crystal Chandelier with solid crystal arms and 8 lights, originating in Italy during the 18th Century.
The circular corona with stylized twisted c...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Pair Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Table Lamps
Large and imposing oversized Neo Classical urns with a rich, patinated, hand painted finish over gesso with gilt leaf motif, hand carved relief...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
19th Century, French, Rococo Dore Bronze Candelabra Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century French Rococo Dore bronze candelabra lamps.
With all original parts. In perfect condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
French Gilded Metal Pair of Vintage Wall Sconces Completely Original
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of Vintage French Wall Sconces in their Original Gilded Finish. The pair of Vintage Sconces look to have been made post War and are in nic...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair 19th C. French Tole & Porcelain Sconces w/ Polychrome Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair 19th Century French Tole and Porcelain Double light Sconces with Polychrome Porcelain Flowers. This pair of French two-light wall sconces is crafted with tole-mounted porcelain flowers. The sconces feature sculpted metal arms supporting candleholders shaped as stylized flower buds, with faux candle sleeves. The backplates are cast with a ribbon-tied motif, integrating decorative metalwork with hand-painted porcelain elements.
Each sconce has two curved metal arms adorned with clusters of porcelain flowers in shades of blue, yellow, pink, and green. The individually sculpted blossoms are applied to the tole framework, which is painted in deep green tones to resemble foliage. The candle cups are modeled as open petals, glazed in lavender and cream hues.
French toleware lighting...
Category
1880s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Ornate Bronze Rococo Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This bronze Rococo wall sconce features three arms. Each of the three arms are entwined with bronze vines and leaves that extend from the ornate wall mount...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,069 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Each with foliate form backplate issuing two outscrolled arms. Not electrified but can be.
Category
20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,500 / set
Crystal Chandelier Baccarat with 12 Arms Finely Decorated with Pearls, 19th Cen
Located in Madrid, ES
Very beautiful Baccarat crystal chandelier in crystal, very thin and transparent with 12 appliques. Central baluster with hand-blown glass rod. 20th century. Height 100 cm. diameter ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal
2 Italian Rococo Style Gilt Octagonal Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
Two Italian Rococo-style (20th Century) gilt carved octagonal lanterns with shaped glass panels and a large fluted finial bottom (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
$7,800 / item
Wonderful Pair of French Dore Bronze Rococo Three Light Lattice Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French dore bronze Rococo style three candelabra light lattice back sconces, rewired with new sockets.
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Venetian Sconces, circa 1800
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of exquisite Venetian sconces formed with cartouche shaped mirrored back, outlined with glass beads, three iron arms lined with glass beads and linked with crystal swags and dro...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$15,000 / set
Rococo Louis XV Style Pair of Heavy Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rococo Louis XV style pair of gilt bronze wall sconces. Their main body is made of three short bronze arms at the top embellished with clear pressed crystal rosettes and pendalogues over a cut crystal urn shaped tower that cover a gilt pipe. This crystal tower...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,796 Sale Price / set
31% Off
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
Bronze Pineapple Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Bronze Pineapple Table Lamp, 1960
Vintage Design
The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
Additional information:
Materials: B...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of blown glass chandeliers, Murano, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of chandeliers in blown glass with gold inclusions, Murano, Italy, decorated with leaves and daffodils. Five arms of light.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Gold
Wonderful French Bagues Iron Gold Gilt Crystal Obelisk Chandelier Scroll Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French wrought iron Gold gilt crystal obelisk Center chandelier With scroll Work In The Manner Of Bagues.
Measures: 33" H x 26" W.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Rococo Gilt Bronze Foliage Acanthus Three Arm Wall Sconces, 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Rococo gilt bronze three arm foliage acanthus wall sconces. Sconces are candle powered and can be electrified if desired at no additional cost, Early 19th Century.
Category
1810s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional Carved and Gilded Wooden Lamp from the Carlos IV Period 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Exceptional carved and gilded wooden lamp from the Carlos IV period,
with a single ring and 20 lights candlestick; ten vertical and ten windings of foliage.
It is sold in its cur...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Mirrored Sconces, Probably, Italian
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful pair of gilt bronze mirrored six candle sconces with crystals, probably European in origin. Great form in very good overall condition, with some breaks, losses, and expec...
Category
19th Century European Antique Rococo Lighting
Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Style Tin Candle Sconces with Feather Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style tin candle sconces from the 19th century, with three arms and feather motifs. Created in Italy during the 19th century, each of this pair of tin sconces...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Tin
18th century Italian bronze fountain lamp
Located in Alton, GB
Italian bronze lamp, circa 1780. Originally would have been a fountain head. Wonderfully aged patination. Aged brass lamp holder stem. Scrolling a...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A French Gilded Brass 8 Branch Rococo Chandelier (Candelier)
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Gilded Brass 8 Branch Rococo Chandelier (Candelier)
This is an excellent quality and large piece it is very heavy and has a superb aged gilt finish
The Chandelier is decora...
Category
19th Century Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very large Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern
French, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 160cm, diameter 62cm
This magnificent lantern is crafted from gilt bronze in a wonderfully ...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Meissen Figures Mounted as Rococo Ormolu Candelabras
By J.J. Kändler
Located in New York, NY
A pair of original Meissen figures circa 1765 modeled by J.J. Kändler. Depicting a young couple holding baskets with bright pastel glazes. Later mounted on cast in rococo style Frenc...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Italian Wood and Gesso 10-Light Candelabra, Electrified
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Italian wood and gesso 10-light candelabra which has modernized and electrified. Distressed but functional.
Measures: 26.5" H x 15.5" W x 15.5" D
6.5" W x 6.25" D (base).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood
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 Lighting
Materials
Plaster
$1,800 Sale Price
72% Off
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
Two Pairs of Italian Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Two sets with two pairs in each set of wall sconces in the manner of Maison Baguès. Each sconce has three candle style bulb holders and is decorated with clear and amber colored crystals and glass. The sconces are made from iron and painted in gold color with added patina. They are both in working condition. The lightbulbs used are e14 which are found both in Europe and the United States. Showed with naked lightbulbs but small lampshades...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
$3,616 / set
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
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
Paire d'appliques en bronze milieu du 18ème siècle
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Paire d'appliques en bronze milieu du 18ème siècle
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Silver Gilt and Iron Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Italian silver gilt and iron chandelier in the Rococo style.
This superb pendant light is in untouched original condition.
Circa 1780.
Category
1780s Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in Benington, Herts
A very decorative and impressive pair of Italian Venetian giltwood wall sconces late 18th Century.
Italian circa 1780.
The two leaf carved up-scrolled candlebranches issuing fr...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
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
Pair of gilt metal apliques with plant motif decoration
Located in Milano, IT
The pair of apliques is made of iron and gold plate. The decorations are floral, with flowers resembling dahlias, and vegetal, with acanthus leaves.
Apliques were once found in pala...
Category
18th Century Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of lamps with capital base in composite style
Located in Milano, IT
The two lamps consist of wooden capital bases carved with acanthus leaf and gilded with gold leaf. The capitals were turned into lamps, with a metal frame and fitted with green satin...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron
Set of 3 Giltwood Carved Twin Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A set of 3 giltwood carved twin wall lights
This is a very attractive set of lights they each have 2 sconces
The lights are in good vintage c...
Category
Early 20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century Rococo Style Curved-Arms Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite candelabra in Rococo style.
Bronze finely engraved. Seven scroll styled curved arms in vase-formed grommets.
(T-Mr-22-Bp).
Category
20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century French Rococo Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate the ambiance of any space with this Mid 20th Century French Rococo bronze and rock crystal chandelier. The exquisite craftsmanship reflects a timeless elegance, with the warm...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
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
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Candlesticks Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Pair of Italian giltwood 19th century candlesticks made into table lamps. Silver gilt over Gesso.
This pair of 19th century candlestick lamps has been wired for the US.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood
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
Charming Neo baroque Chandelier in giltwood circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming Neo baroque Chandelier in giltwood circa 1950
some lack of gilding and wear, but the general condition remains very satisfactory
Category
1950s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Gilt Bronze Table Lamp in the Rococo Style
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze table lamp in the Rococo style
French, late 19th century
With shade: Height 65cm, diameter 55cm
Without shade: Height 49cm, width 25cm, depth 17cm
This wonderful Ro...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Chandelier in Wrought Iron, Crystal and Glass Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French chandelier in wrought iron, crystal and glass style of Maison Baguès
six lights.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Rococo Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair, while originally for the fireside, would serve equally as bases for a pair of table lamps. They are exquisitely modelled with sinuous, scrolling acanthus and beautifully f...
Category
1880s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Rococo Style French Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
French wall light in Rococo style.
Engraved bronze. Three flamed light corpus.
Category
20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,108 Sale Price
20% Off
HAND CARVED PILLARED TABLE LAMP WiTH MARBLE SPHERE IN THE BASE BRONZED FITTINGS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1960's hand carved table lamp with bronzed light fitting and marble sphere to the ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Marble
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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