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.
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...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
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...
Iron
$900Sale Price|25% 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.
Goatskin, Wood
Set of 3 Vintage Rococo 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...
Giltwood
Verstellbare Bodenleuchte von Henri Luppens & Cie mit Onyx-Tisch vor 1900
Located in Aachen, DE
Seltene verstellbare Stehleuchte mit Onyx aus dem Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts (ca. 1890). 3-flügeliger Bronzeguss-Stand mir rokoko-ähnlichen Rocaillen, Acanthus-Blättern u.ä. verziert...
Bronze
18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This is a huge Italian Rococò style chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is made with blown glass, in transparent color with gilded cups. This state of the art chandelier is composed...
Crystal
$640Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Bronze
$3,632Sale Price|20% Off
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
Crystal, 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 ...
Bronze
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).
Bronze
18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant Italian Rococò Crystal and Blown Glass Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is made in transparent color with gilded cups. This chandelier ...
Crystal
Early 20th C. Rococo Gilt Lantern With Acanthus Leaf Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This elegant early 20th-century lantern is designed in the Louis XV style, showcasing the graceful curves and ornate detailing characteristic of the period. The gilt metal frame is r...
Metal
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 ...
Ormolu, Bronze
PAIR OF STUNNING ANTIQUE FRENCH 1920's GILT 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 circa 1920-1940'S gilt bronzed French wall sconce Candle lamps These came from my f...
Bronze
$20,792 / set
Two Rococo Style Gilt and Silvered Metal Girandoles
Located in London, GB
These exquisite girandoles are designed in a graceful Rococo style. This style was fashionable in France in the 18th century, during the reign of Louis XV (1715-1774). Derived from t...
Metal
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
Giltwood
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.
Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilt and Chiseled Bronze Candlestick By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This little Louis XV style gilt bronze candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table. It resume the great taste of Rococo period decoration. A...
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.
Crystal, Wrought Iron
1950, Italian Work, Lacquered Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950, Italian work, gilt and black lacquered wrought iron chandelier.
Wrought Iron
18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant 18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, in blown glass, is made in transparent color wi...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Antique Porcelain Vase-Form Lamps with Floral Decoration
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique porcelain vase-form lamps with floral decoration Continental, 19th Century Lamps: height 57cm, width 18cm, depth 16cm Shades: height 22cm, diameter 39cm With twin handles and painted floral decoration, these fine porcelain lamps...
Brass
ANTiQUE FRENCH ROCOCO GOLD GILT BRASS EIGHT BRANCH CHERUB CHANDELIER LIGHT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1900 French solid gilt brass Rococo ceiling chandelier de...
Brass
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...
Brass, Bronze
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).
Bronze
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...
Crystal, 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.
Metal
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...
Crystal
$1,663 / set
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...
Metal
Two French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Six-Light Sconces
Located in London, GB
This pair of gilt bronze sconces (or wall lights) have been styled in the Rococo manner, being composed of beautiful, scrolling forms inspired by nature. The six arms of each sco...
Ormolu, Bronze
Paire d'appliques en bronze milieu du 18ème siècle
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Paire d'appliques en bronze milieu du 18ème siècle
Bronze
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...
Brass
Large 18th C Chandelier with Eight Candles
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is large chandelier of this type with its candlers on two levels. This type of chandeliers were made in several countries during the 18th c. This one is probably English but cou...
Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
A Rococo Gilded Bronze Lamp, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
With a gilded bronze base decorated with foliage surrounding and supporting a smart cranberry glass column, including a fluted fabric shade. Fitted for electricity.
Brass
$1,103Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Rococo Style French Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
French wall light in Rococo style. Engraved bronze. Three flamed light corpus.
Bronze
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.
Giltwood