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 Pair of Louis XV Rococo Style Italian Sconces in Gilded Wood
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this splendid pair of rare single-light, Louis XV Rocaille-style gilded wood wall sconces from the 18th century. They originate from Italy and are imbued with the esse...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
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...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
An elegant North-European Rococo chandelier with 4 small light inside and 8 candlearms.
With a nice old patina; decorated with several large beautiful clear and soft coloured (light ...
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20th Century Scandinavian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Italian Chandelier, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Chandelier
Date/Period: 18th century
Dimension: 84cm
Materials: golden painted wood
Additional Information: Italian candle holder from the 18th century.
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Style 2 Light Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Style 2 Light Wall Sconces. Wood carved and gilt that has a lovely, distressed finish. Newly rewired and ready for use. Can be flus...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
An exceptional pair Bronze wall lights of a Merboy riding a mythical Dolphin
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of early English Bronze wall lights, depicting a Merboy riding a mythical Dolphin. The casting is of the very finest and suggests a top foundry at work. Stamped n...
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1890s English Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Nineteenth Century Continental Gilt Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century Continental gilt-brass lantern, likely French, the rococo ceiling gallery with three ornate chains, the body with three glazed panels enclosing light fitment, th...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Attributed to Bagues
Located in New York, NY
This 1930s French chandelier adapts an Ancien Regime form to Cafe Society taste. The arms are3 trimmed with cut-glass arabesques, the frame is steel rath...
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1930s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Steel
Murano Chandelier In Frosted White And Gold
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning murano chandelier in white and gold, skilfully handblown in Italy. Murano glass is world renown, with a long history spanning centuries. Popular with aristocrats, celebrit...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Rococo Style Ormolu Wall Lights
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze wall sconces exceptionally well modelled, each naturalistically formed with three-branches with lamp holders, formed from leaves and flowers.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
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
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
Old Venetian lantern in painted metal, late 19th, early 20th
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Old Venetian lantern in painted metal, late 19th, early 20th century
very beautiful patina
electricity to be reviewed
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 Large Scale Late 19th Century Italian Metal Wall Sconces with Leaf Motif
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Metal Wall Sconces. Large scale with leaf decoration. Italy, circa 1890.
Measures: 22” H 19” W 12.5” D.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of gilt bronze Rocaille style candlesticks, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of chiseled and gilt bronze Rocaille style candlesticks mounted in lamps and standing on an asymmetrical base with guilloche. The central support is made of curved volutes toppe...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This 18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, in blown glass, is made in transparent color with gilde...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Italian Rococo Style Brass Hand Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo-style (19th Century) round brass hand lantern with 6 panels and filigree trim.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Solid Bronze Six Light Chandelier, Canopy, Chain, Estate Item
Located in Manhasset, NY
French solid bronze six light chandelier, Canopy, chain. This finely cast solid bronze chandelier was newly wired approx ten years ago and is in fine working condition. This recently...
Category
1910s Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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...
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1880s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Ram heads Louis XIV Glass bell lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French Louie XIV style glass lantern. The bell-shape body is suspended from 3 lengths of brass chain secured to the brass rim with pierced gallery edge....
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Lighting
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Crystal and Bronze Chandelier attr. to Maison Baguès, France, circa 1880
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Crystal and Bronze Chandelier attr. to Maison Baguès, France, circa 1880
Category
1880s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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...
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19th Century European Antique Rococo Lighting
Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze Hall Lantern.
Grand in scale, this palatial lantern is finely cast in gilt-bronze. It is sumptuously modelled with asymmetrical C-scrolls, swept aca...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
French Silverplate Shield Back Sconces with Rococo Shell Details, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
AIS1838
A pair of large double light sconces in a silverplate over bronze finish. The shield-form backplates are finished above and below with shell motifs. The S-curving arms have s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
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
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
Blue Murano Glass Floreale Design Chandelier
Located in Southall, GB
A dazzling blue, amber and gold murano glass chandelier, that is made with pure 24kt gold. Hand blown in Venice by skilled artisans this chandelier incorporates a delicate floral and...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Louis XV Style Cut Glass Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XV style cut glass sconces
French, early 20th century
Measures: Height 46cm, width 34cm, depth 21cm
The sconces in this pair are wrought from gilt metal in the Lou...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century Rococo Style French Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
French wall light in Rococo style.
Finely cast bronze. Three-flamed light-corpus.
(F-Mr-24-Bp).
Category
20th Century Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chandelier. Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Six light French Provincial style iron chandelier.
CW4328
Category
1910s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron
18th Century Rococo Giltwood Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Southall, GB
An impressive pair of Rococo French giltwood wall lights. Each is carved with feathers, tassels and ribbons, there are three arms on each sconce, holding three candle lights upon a h...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
1950, Italian Work, Lacquered Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950, Italian work, gilt and black lacquered wrought iron chandelier.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This 18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, is made in transparent color with gilded cups. This chandelier is comp...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Nailsea Style Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Elegant Rococo style glass & brass oil lamp base, now converted for electricity.
PAT tested and compliant for the U.K.
Can be adapted for worldwide wiring if required. This will ha...
Category
1850s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceramic, Glass and Brass Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic, glass and brass chandelier, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
Large French gilt bronze wall sconces
French, 20th century
Measures: Height 165cm, width 83cm, depth 63cm
Each twelve-branch sconc...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
1900 Rare Silver Metal Floor Lamp Pink Opaline by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Marseille, FR
1900 rare silver metal floor lamp pink opaline by Christofle. Roccoco style. Electrification will have to be fixed.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques.
France, Circa 1870.
Each vigourously modelled in the Louis XV high rococo style as branches of oak leave and acorns suspended from ribbon tied drapes.
Provenance:
Alfred de Rothschild (1842-1918) the Bronzina Room at Halton House, Buckinghamshire
Lionel de Rothschild (1882-1942)
Edmund de Rothschild (1916-2009)
The Trustees of Exbury House
Literature:
Rothschild Archive, London, Manuscript: 000/174/C/3, Christie, Manson & Woods Probate Valuation of 'The Estate of Alfred C. de Rothschild, Esq. C.V.O. Deceased, Halton House Tring'. 1918. Listed as 'A pair of Louis XV ormolu wall...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Bronze Putti Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of patinated bronze puttis in the manner of Clodion,
one holding bagpipes, the other a bird; each surmounted on a
fluted red marble col...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1930s French bronze Lantern
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful bronze lantern with baroque decoration. Four sides in beveled glass, four candles in the center. Rewired for Us standard.
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
American 19th Century Bronze Lantern, Attributed to Hooper & Co. Boston
By Hooper of Boston
Located in London, by appointment only
A Rococo Revival brass chandelier, of square tapering form with lush scrolls enriching each face.
Possibly American and attributed to Hooper and Co of Boston
USA, circa 1850.
...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Table Lamp in Ormolu
Located in London, GB
A large and ornate gilt bronze lamp, modeled as a putto holding the lamp fitting aloft whilst kneeling on a hexagonal base embellished with foliate Rococo decorations.
French, c. ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Large Bronze Chandelier in the Rococo Manner
Located in London, GB
A large ornate bronze chandelier in the Rococo manner with a highly ornate bulbous stem terminating in a large flattened orb and from which the twelve scrolling, acanthus clad branch...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Modenese Interiors Table Lamp in Shiny Chrome Finishing and Transparent Glass
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Refined one-bulb table lamp from Modenese Luxury Interiors. This particular model features a shiny chrome finishing and a transparent glass detail in in the axe. Elegantly paired wit...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
2Lights Artistic Casting Wall Sconce in 24kt Gold Finish & Clear Scholer Pendant
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Elegant shiny artistic casting wall sconce by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors. Mainly used in bespoke residential projects, this scrupulously moulded wall sconce features a baroque...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Set of 3 Giltwood Carved Twin Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, 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
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
18th Century Giltwood Fragment Mounted as Lamp. Amazing Watergilding.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Single 18th century giltwood fragment mounted as lamp. Amazing Watergilding. Great Scale.
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
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.