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
Recognized Seller Listings
Louis XV style gilt bronze 33-light chandelier
Located in London, GB
Louis XV style gilt bronze 33-light chandelier
French, 20th Century
Height 156cm, diameter 102cm
This beautiful chandelier is crafted from gilt bronze in the Rococo style of Lou...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Large Glass and Gilt Bronze Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
This hall lantern has been exquisitely crafted from glass and gilt bronze (ormolu). The piece will look wonderful placed in a grand entrance hall, living or dining room. The light it...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Rococo Bronze and Gilt Sconces
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine pair of gilt and patinated bronze two light sconces depicting Mars holding two branches, in the manner of Jacques Caffieri.
Jacques Caffieri was one of France's most impor...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Patinated Iron Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (19/20th Century) wrought iron painted and decorated floor lamps with a 6 sided parchment shade with finials supported by 3 scroll legs (PRICED AS PAIR...
Category
19th Century Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century European Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Florally Decorated Porcelain Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique florally decorated porcelain lamps
French, 19th century
Measures: With shades: Height 101cm, width 49cm, depth 36cm
Withou...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Chandelier by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Large Rococo style porcelain chandelier by Meissen
German, late 19th Century
Height 118cm, diameter 97cm
This magnificent chandelier is an exceptional example of the Rococo styl...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Tole Metal Arm Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in New York, 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
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...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rococo Lighting
Materials
Steel
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
Very Large Napoleon III Period Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very large Napoleon III period Rococo style gilt bronze lantern
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 176cm, width 80cm, depth 80cm
This exceptional lantern was produced du...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Porcelain Sconces by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique porcelain sconces by Meissen
German, late 19th Century
Measures: Height 57cm, width 38cm, depth 10cm
This fine pair of Ge...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Rococo Style Ormolu and Cut Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo style ormolu and cut glass twelve-light chandelier
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 110cm, diameter 90cm
This magnificent chandelier is designed in the wonde...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu, 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
Bronze, Ormolu
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
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
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
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
KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This rare twenty-one light KPM porcelain and gilt bronze chandelier is a truly remarkable piece of decorative art, and a splendid example of ...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, 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 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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Metal
Meissen Porcelain Wall Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable pair of Meissen wall sconces is crafted with all of the exquisite detail and splendor of the Rococo period. Exquisitely hand-painted with gilt accents, each fixture i...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Meissen Wall Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting pair of Meissen sconces exhibits the finest artistry for which this famed porcelain firm is known. Decorated with Meissen’s hallmark hand-painted intricacy, with delicate applied flowers and garland-bearing cherubs, the sconces are lit by three candle arms, which seem to sprout directly from their bases.
Founded in the early 18th century, the Meissen factory was the first European...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Four Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Antique Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
These fine, antique wall lights each have an oval-shaped backplate which is cast in patinated bronze and mounted with a contrasting gilt bronze gro...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Bronze
2 Italian Rococo Style Gilt Octagonal Lanterns
Located in New York, 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
Four Antique French Girandoles in the Rococo-Style
Located in London, GB
Four antique French girandoles in the Rococo-style
French, 19th Century
Height 75cm, width 35cm, depth 10cm
This set of four girandoles re...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Antique Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Baroque style chandelier with 12 candleholders. The frame is forged of iron that is blackened and gilt. The chandelier is pear-shaped and has rockcrystas in the shape of leafs and ...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Rococo Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
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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