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.
A Fine 19th Century French Gilt Gesso Overmantel Mirror with a Bevelled Plate
Located in London, GB
A fine and large profusely decorated French gilt gesso overmantel mirror in the Rococo taste. The deeply moulded arched frame is carved with floral and foliate motifs in low relief, ...
Gesso, Giltwood
18th Century Style Rococo Gold Mirror with Bevel Glass
Located in Toronto, CA
18th Century Style Rococo Gold Mirror with Bevel Glass and deep gold finish. Good proportions Elevate your home with this exquisite Gold 18th Cent...
Gesso
18th Century Rococo Mirror with Lenses, Faceted Mercury Glass & Gilded Frame
Located in Ljungby, SE
An exquisite high-class Rococo mirror made in Stockholm in the 1760s. The frame is intricately carved and adorned with 30 faceted lenses, set in a gilded frame. The gilding is made w...
Gold Leaf
Rococo style Mirror handmade branching ripples in curls slight floral arabesques
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Materials In wood, available in silver, champagne or black patinated finishes. Hand-carved wooden mirror, designed taking inspiration from the Rococo style, characterized by undula...
Glass, Pine
Pair of Very Large French Giltwood Mirrors with Scrolled Acanthus Borders
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large French giltwood mirrors with scrolled acanthus borders. French, 20th century. Measures: height 264 cm, width 146 cm, depth 7 cm. Of exceptionally large scale and adapting various antique styles, particularly the rococo, these magnificent, very fine giltwood mirrors...
Giltwood
Italian Giltwood Rococo Wall Mirrors, Early 18th Century Pair, Antique
Located in Montreal, QC
We have taken some photos of the backs of both mirrors to try to convey their age . Clearly, they are antique, but they seem to be quite unusual. We can find no other similar pair f...
Mirror, Wood
$4,496
"Starfish" mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Large contemporary mirror with frame in silvered wood and beveled mirror. A pair is available.
Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale Italian 19th century Rococo st. giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original mirror plate framed within an elegant mottled border with lovely reeded...
Giltwood
French Antique Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Mirror
Located in Tarzana, CA
French antique Rococo style giltwood carved mirror France, circa 1890 Framed: Height 32, width 24" Condition: Very good overall condition.
Giltwood
$20,699 / 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
Fine 18th Century Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
A fine 18th century giltwood Rococo wall mirror. The mirror frame is confidently and finely carved, with c-scrolls, acanthine flourishes and trailing flowers, typical motifs of the R...
Giltwood
Pair of Paramour Gilt-wood Mirrors
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Venetian Paramour Mirrors with Gilt wood scrolls and carved crown.
Giltwood
19th-Century Italian Giltwood Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
The exquisite details of this hand-carved Italian giltwood mirror are matched in grandeur by its notable size. Nearly 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide, this mirror is an extraordinary feas...
Mirror, Giltwood
Rococo Dressing Mirror by Johan Åkerblad
By Johan åkerblad
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Stockholm piece in Rococo style by Johan Åkerblad (master in Stockholm 1758-1799), featuring the signature "IÅ" under a crown on the back. Original glass with mercury backing, whic...
Wood, Pine
$2,603
Italian goldleaf mirror
Located in PAU, FR
Gold leaf mirror from Italy, antic mercure glass from Venezia. Super fresh gold leaf
Gold Leaf
Monumental 19th Century Italian Giltwood Mirror
Located in Sarasota, FL
A monumental giltwood oval mirror made in Italy in the 19th century. The rococo frame is carved with a large pierced acanthus leaf crest that overhangs the frame with pierced lattice...
Giltwood
Danish 18th Century Giltwood Rococo Mirror
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The rectangular plate within a moulded frame carved with flower heads, surmounted by an elaborate pierced C-scroll cresting.
Wood
A George III Style Carved Gilt Wood Mirror, Circa 1880
Located in Tarzana, CA
A George III Carved Style Gilt Wood Mirror, Circa 1880. Having a beveled glass with silver backing. Gilding is original.
Wood
rare Italian large psyche mirror from the 30's marquetry mirror unit
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Italian mirror from the 1930s. Wooden structure covered with art marquetry depicting a floral decor throughout the mirror. Green marble base encircled by brass. Beautiful vinta...
Wood
Rococo Style Italian Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Italian rococo style gilt wood wall mirror, frame with foliate scroll and shell motifs, two candle shelves. Three shaped mirror panels.
Giltwood
French Rococo Gilt Wall Mirror, Gesso Frame, Bevelled Glass, 1880
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Rococo oval gilt wall mirror The Mirror has an exquisite gilt Frame in the Rococo Style, it is elaborately decorated with Shells, Swags and...
Gesso
Elegant Giltwood Overmantel Mirror from France
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French giltwood overmantel mirror with a Rococo foliate surmount above a cushion moulded, ogee frame. This encloses the crisp bevelled glass. A very elegant mirror. F...
Gesso, Giltwood
Price Upon Request
Olaf Wetterberg (1745 Sweden 1803), Rococo Mirrors, Pair, circa 1760
By Olaf Wetterberg
Located in New York, NY
Olaf Wetterberg (1745 Sweden 1803), Rococo mirrors, pair, circa 1760, giltwood with original plates. A peculiarity of Swedish mirrors, well into the 19th century, is that in all but...
Mirror, Giltwood