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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Antique Louis XVI Style Mirror with Giltwood Frame, France, 1870
Located in Buxton, GB
This Beautiful mirror is of the Louis XVI style and dated around 1870. The surface of the mirror has an old white (cream) and giltwood frame and the original glass mirror plate, ther...
Wood
Early 19th Century Irish Gilt Compartmental Overmantel Mirror with Ho-Ho
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century Irish gilt compartmental overmantel mirror with Ho-Ho birds. The period glass plate is divided by stylised columns and sits within a highly carved giltwood frame. ...
Giltwood
19th Century Rococo Water and Parcel-Gilt Italian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental 19th century Italian parcel and water gilt mirror with beautifully ornately carved birds, fruit, foliage and faces. Measures: 91" H x 60" W.
Wood
Extremely Large 19th Cent French Rococo Overmantel Wall Mirror Painted
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An exceptionally large antique 19th century Rococo Revival mirror featuring its original subtle paintwork which over the years has faded and worn leaving a delicate design with hints...
Paint
Ornate Mirror with Original Ultra Distressed Silvering
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornate Mirror with Original Ultra Distressed Silvering, probably French, circa 1930s.
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th century Italian Rococo style wall mirror, dating circa 1960–1969, beautifully carved in wood and finished in rich gold gilt. This ornate vintage mirror reflects the exuberan...
Mirror, Giltwood
Thomas Johnson Squirrel Mirror
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine naturalistically carved mirror with bird, branch and stylised animal decoration in the manner of Thomas Johnson. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 week lead ti...
Pine
Vintage Hand Carved and Gilded Mirror by Dauphine Mirror Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Rococo-style wall mirror by Dauphine Mirror Co., featuring an ornate openwork frame with flowing acanthus scrolls and a shell crest. Its softly weathered finish and gold-tone...
Giltwood
Antique L'Orangerie Half Round Cast Iron Wall Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
An unique size and shape antique Neo-classic Tuilleries Orangerie 37 x 19 h metal wall mirror with half round top made of hand crafted cast iron antique frame that once was a window from French chateau with inserted mirrored panels. The mirror inserts are highly distressed adding character and interest. Search terms: pier console mirror, mantel and fireplace mirror...
Iron
$3,890
French Rococo Mirror
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautifully detailed with sweeping curves and crowned by a Rococo motif adornment, this mirror showcases the elegance and artistry of traditional European design. Delicate detailing ...
Wood
18th Century George II Rococo gilt overmantle mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George II Rococo gilt overmantle mirror. Boasting intricate carved scroll, acanthus leaf and highly ornate climbing vine motif to frame. With central mirror panel flan...
Giltwood
$21,969
The Hampden Overmantel
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine giltwood overmantel mirror in the manner of Mathias Lock. The style intricacy and the style of the carving and design make the attribution to Lock definite. Please note we are...
Giltwood
An Exquisite Italian Late 18th Century Rocaille Style Mirror, Beautifully Adorn
Located in East Point, GA
An Italian exquisite late 18th-early 19th century rocaille style wooden mirror with gold gesso and delicate floral and leaf carvings. The faux-marble frame surrounds the delicate gil...
Wood
French Rococo Palatial Foliage Oval Mirror in Carved Giltwood, 19th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th Century Rococo Oval Mirror with Foliage Framen in Carved Wood and Gold Leaf Outstanding finely carved palatial Rococo style mirror with gold leaf finish in a very big size. Fran...
Gold Leaf
Palatial Italian 19th Century Rococo Carved Giltwood Figural Mirror, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Palatial Italian 19th Century Rococo Carved Giltwood Figural Mirror, the sectional arched mirror plates within scroll and foliate deco...
Mirror, Giltwood
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Large French Rococo Double Oval Scroll & Leaf Giltwood Mirror 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Rococo style large wall mirror offers giltwood double-oval frame in foliate form, 20th century Measures - 42.5"h x 58"w x 3.5"d A large French Rococo mirror from the 20th ...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large 18th Century Italian Painted Rococo Overmantel Wall Mirror
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A remarkable 18th-century Italian Rococo period mirror. Displaying a carved giltwood, and original painted rectangular bead-and-bar frame. surmounted by a pierced pediment of a rou...
Giltwood, Fruitwood
Mirror Rococo Styling Edwardian Wood and Gesso Frame over Mantel Gold Leaf
Located in Toronto, CA
An over size Rococo styled gold leaf mirror with gesso detail leaves and garlands. It has a solid wood frame with a tongue and groove wood back. It was original over a fireplace mant...
Gold Leaf
Rocaille-style mantel mirror with a seascape painting, 18th century.
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
A striking Rocaille-style (Louis XV) mantelpiece mirror with a seascape painting in the upper section, from the city of Turin. Historical period: 1700. The decoration featuring scrol...
Glass, Wood
Northern Italia Giltwood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arched plate within marginal borders and surmounted by a bold pierced foliate C- scroll cresting leading to similar pendants, on C- scroll outswept feet centered by a leafy apron.
Giltwood
$1,428Sale Price|44% Off
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 4.73 in
Antique Large Fine Quality Early 19th Century Gilt Overmantel or Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique large fine quality early 19th century gilt overmantel or wall mirror. A very decorative statement piece, with a great look. A charming mirror, that is full of age and char...
Giltwood
$759Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 3.15 in
Antique Large Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique large quality 19th century gilt overmantle or wall mirror. A great look. A charming mirror, that is full of age and character. Lovely frame with some losses touching up, ref...
Giltwood
$2,959
H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 2.37 in
Painted Repoussé Brass Parecloses Mirror, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rectangular beveled "parecloses" mirror with pediment, enclosed in a repoussé brass frame, painted off-white. Shell, flower and palmette motifs. Wooden back.
Brass
French Louis XVI Gilded Mirror, Giltwood Frame, Hand-Carved, 1890s
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite 19th century French Louis XVI gilded mirror. The rectangular mirror is embellished with a magnificent crown featuring scrolls and leaves. The frame is finely hand carved...
Mirror, Giltwood
A large Antique Gold Gilt French Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large antique French gold gilt mirror in the Louis XVI manner. Retaining its original mirror plate with some foxing. The outer edge of the shaped frame beaded with the inner ribbon...
Giltwood
Carved Fruit and Gilt Framed Mirror, Italian, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand carved framed mirror of layered fruits and nuts with rubbed gilt finish. Mirror can be hung either vertical or horizontal. Italy, circa 1880.
Wood
Ornate Rococo Wall Mirror, Distressed Silver & Gold Leaf, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully ornate carved wood mirrors featuring heavily detailed naturalistic frames. Each frame is adorned with twisting vine motifs, clusters of grapes, and delicately carved lea...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$11,728Sale Price|35% Off
H 75.2 in W 42.13 in D 1.19 in
Large French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror, Neoclassical, Circa 1880
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror, dating from the Napoleon III period, retaining the original mirror plate, the wide frame decorated with a string of pearls and a foliage of olive tree, surmounted by a Central leaf and a farandole of delicate roses. This mirror will bring the French chic touch you...
Giltwood
$3,150
H 41.5 in W 35 in D 2.75 in
Large Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror with Carved Frame, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
A generously sized rectangular Louis XVI style mirror featuring an intricately carved giltwood frame with an exceptional level of detail. It reflects the grandiose, ornamental Louis ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Mirror
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 19th century French mirror.
Giltwood
$7,739Sale Price|20% Off
H 83.47 in W 44.49 in D 2.76 in
Antique French Silver and Gold Leaf Louis Seize Mirror with Floral Garlands
Located in Casteren, NL
An impressive and rich decorated Louis XVI mirror that was made in Northern France in 1905. The mirror frame was made of solid pine, has a segment arched top, and was decorated wit...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Lorin Marsh Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Steel Distressed Round Mirror
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Lorin Marsh Mid-Century Modern Minimalist enameled steel distressed round mirror Dimensions: 40" diameter x 2" thick.
Steel
$2,210
H 46.46 in W 35.83 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wall Mirror, Ornate Design
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb quality Louis XVI style giltwood parclose wall mirror, rectangular in shape and featuring an unusual glass 'bubble' design set into all four sides of its ornate gilt frame. ...
Giltwood, Mirror
Vintage Bamboo Mirror with Beveled Mirror
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage Bamboo Mirror with Beveled Mirror.. can be used horizontal or vertical
Bamboo, Mirror
$2,048
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 1.19 in
Antique French Giltwood Mirror, Louis-Philippe Style, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Antique Louis-Philippe French style giltwood mirror, from the 1930's. Antique frame with pearls, around the glass mirror, decorated with foliages and fruits stylised linked by 3 line...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique French Mirror Louis XVI Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This large French mirror in the 18th century Louis XVI style adds a touch of elegance to any room. The antique gold frame, crafted from wood, features intricate detailing typical of...
Wood
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H 46.5 in W 44.25 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Ornate Gilt Filigree Overmantle Mirror with Venetian Harbor Scene
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful large Italian ornate gilt filigree over mantle mirror, with an 18th century oil painting on canvas laid down on panel of a Venetian harbor scene over a central large mirr...
Canvas, Glass, Giltwood
18th Century French Rococo Gilt Wood Mantle Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century French Rococo gilt wood over-mantle mirror with original glass and gilding. What a wonderful mirror this is, in original condition, carved in the Rococo style. The carvi...
Giltwood
A Very Large Antique French Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
Imported from Paris, a large and very tall over mantle or floor standing mirror. Retaining its original mirror plate and boarded back. The gilt with warm and worn patina. The frame d...
Giltwood
Antique French Mirror 19th Century Louis XVI Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This Beautiful mirror is of the Louis XVI style and dated around 1870. The surface of the mirror has an old white (cream) and giltwood frame and the original glass mirror plate, ther...
Wood
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H 50.5 in W 59 in D 12 in
Italian Rococo Style 19th Century Giltwood Pareclose Mirror with Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style giltwood pareclose mirror from the 19th century, with carved crest. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this horizontal pareclose mirror features a rect...
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Rococo Giltwood Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand-scale Italian Baroque mirror from the 18th century is a remarkable testament to the period’s unparalleled craftsmanship and luxurious aesthetic. Towering in stature, the m...
Mirror, Wood
French Mirror Louis XV Rococo Style in Gilded Wood
Located in Buxton, GB
Add a touch of Antique aesthetics to your home with this Giltwood framed Louis XV Style wall mirror. The rectangular mirror has a height of 128 cm and a width of 80 cm, with a beauti...
Wood
Large Rococco Ornate Carved Gold Giltwood Mantle Mirror
Located in West Hartford, CT
Italian giltwood carved mirror with scroll details and an open ornamental carved top and beveled glass.
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 51.19 in W 23.63 in D 4.34 in
Antique 19th Century Limewood Carved Giltwood Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Quinze Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful and delicate antique mirror was made in southern France in the early 19th century around 1820. The mirror frame was completely hand car...
Gold Leaf
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H 45.28 in W 28.35 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th century French gold leaf gilt Rococo or Louis Quinze mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful organic-shaped gold mirror was made in southern France in the late 19th century circa 1880. The frame is shaped by acanthus scrolls a...
Gold Leaf
Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Wall, Console Mirrors
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Wall, Console Mirrors A pair of finely carved Louis XV style wall, console or over the mantel mirrors. Finely mo...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Continental Carved and Gilt Cartouche Form Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large antique mirror in cartouche form with shell crest and three dimensional leaves overall on the surround. The double shell terminal flanked by scrolled leaves. With an innermost thin beaded surround. height 40", wide 64", depth 3" Condition: Please see all detail photos. There is a re-attached scroll element at the top, an old loss to the scrolling at the top left-facing side, a stable age crack to the bottom left-side facing corner, chips to the leaves in the upper left corner, some spot losses and oxidation to the mirror silver, but overall an impressive antique time...
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Italian Rococo Giltwood Triple Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Italian Rococo style carved & etched giltwood framed beveled wall mirror Early 20th century Measures: 45.75" W x 1" D x 28.75" H. Good original vintage co...
Mirror, Giltwood
Lovely Square Gilt Rococo Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Lovely Square Gilt Rococo Wall Mirror The mirror is in a Gilt Rococo Style Frame, it is square in shape with a 5” wide decorated frame This is a beautif...
Giltwood