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.
Pair of Palatial Italian 18thC 5-Light Rococo Giltwood Cherub Torcheres
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This pair of magnificent torcheres are of the finest quality carved wood, gilding and faux marble painting. Each are comprised of a giltwood cherub or putto figure sitting on faux m...
Giltwood
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.
Gesso, Wood
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...
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...
Brass, Bronze
$20,329 / 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
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...
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
$74,539 / set
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...
Ormolu, 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 ...
Marble
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
Handcrafted rococo porcelain chandelier
Located in München, Bavaria
In the 1930s, Nymphenburg director Albert Bäuml decided to revive Franz Conrad Linck's famous rococo chandeliers with a "plain" interpretation. In addition to classical rocailles, th...
Porcelain
19th Century Bronze Sixteen Light Chandelier
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large and impressive late C19th Rococo revival bronze 12 light Chandelier, with 4 main acanthus scrolling branches, each spreading to three individual lights, mounted on a circlet,...
Bronze
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
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
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...
Bronze
$2,368Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Crystal and Bronze Chandelier by Maison Baguès, Circa 1880
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Crystal and Bronze Chandelier attr. to Maison Baguès, France, circa 1880
Crystal, Bronze
$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
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...
Bronze
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
Rococo style Wall Light Decor Leaves branches Cast bronze ivory Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Two-light wall sconce in cast bronze in Rococo style, characterised by sinuous interlacements of leaves and branches typical of the Louis XV style. The patinated ivory finish trans...
Bronze
Baccarat Opaline Glass Lamp, Vase Formed with Floral Decoration
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A Baccarat opaline glass lamp, vase formed with floral decoration French, 19th century Measures: Lamp: height 74cm, diameter 19cm Shade: heig...
Brass
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
$33,881 / set
Four Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
The gilt bronze sconces in this set of four are designed in the beautiful Regency style, the manner of decorative art that most closely aligns with the early Rococo yet betrays the l...
Ormolu, 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. ...
Bronze, Ormolu
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 Cut Crystal and Glass Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Elegant Italian Rococò Style Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi made by blown glass, in transparent color with silvered cups , c...
Crystal
$1,494 / set
Pair of French Rococo Style Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Rococo style gilt metal sconces French, 20th Century Measures: Height 34cm, width 29cm, depth 15m The sconces in this pair are crafted in the elegant Rococo style. Each sconce features a gilt metal backplate adorned with moulded foliate forms. The backplate of each issues twin scrolled light...
Metal
$1,626 / 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
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...
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...
Metal
Paire d'appliques en bronze milieu du 18ème siècle
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Paire d'appliques en bronze milieu du 18ème siècle
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
Antique Ormolu and Cut-Glass Rococo-Style Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu and cut-glass Rococo-style chandelier French, 19th Century Height 130cm, diameter 90cm This Rococo-style chandelier is filled with the opulent details that characte...
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
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...
Crystal