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.
$15,608
Acanthus Convex
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An imposing giltwood and gesso decorated convex mirror with egg-and-dart moulding surrounded by boldly carved acanthus leaves tied with a ribbon. Please note we are currently workin...
Giltwood
$9,800
H 36 in Dm 23 in
American Federal Gilt Wood & Ebonized Acanthus Foliage Convex Wall Mirror C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal gilt wood and gesso acanthus foliage convex mirror with central ebonized molded reeded ring, interior lambs tongue border, exterior gilt wood circular spheres, and d...
Ebony, Mirror, Gesso, Pine, Giltwood
Ebonized Convex Mirror
Located in East Hampton, NY
Ebonized bull's-eye mirror.
Wood
Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine Regency Period Giltwood Circular Convex Mirror, Surmounted With Attractive Stylised Dolphin Set Upon Rocks And Foliage To Top, Above Moulded Giltwood Concave Frame With Gilt B...
Giltwood
Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
Regency giltwood convex mirror with eagle pediment mount and scrolling acanthus details. Original water gilt finish with warm antique patina and reeded solid ebony inner mount aroun...
Giltwood, Mirror
French Convex Mirror
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This French 19th century convex mirror is on a black wood base, surrounded by a wide ornate brass ring. The eye with a rope pattern is also in brass. The whole convex mirror has a v...
Brass
$85,000
H 54 in W 39 in D 4 in
American Federal Gilt Eagle Convex Mirror with Acanthus & Shell Pendant, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Monumental Period American Federal gilt wood and gesso convex mirror with a central spread winged Eagle perched to flee on rocky plinth, upper flanking scrolled acanthus foliage, in...
Gesso, Mirror, Pine, Giltwood, Ebony
The Convex Mirror Company- 52" Ferrara Nero Convex Wall Mirror
Located in Farnham, GB
The Ferrara Nero is a highly decorative convex wall mirror that creates a focal point and adds elegance to any room. The mirror itself is silvered using traditional methods and fab...
Mirror
Regency Convex Giltwood Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Regency giltwood convex mirror, the ebonized eagle with gilt head and shoulders standing on ribbed plinth with acanthus leaf supports, the turned frame...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
The Convex Mirror Company - Sassari Convex Mirror 100 cm/39"
Located in Farnham, GB
The Sassari grey is a highly decorative convex wall mirror that creates a focal point and adds elegance to any room. The mirror itself is silvered using traditional methods and fab...
Mirror
Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine regency period carved giltwood convex mirror mounted with an Eagle and with two candle arms.
Giltwood
Regency style convex Mirror
Located in Denton, TX
Carved wood with gesso and gold metal finish Regency style convex mirror.
Gesso, Wood
Ebonized Convex Mirror
Located in East Hampton, NY
Ebonized plaster convex mirror.
Wood