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.
1920’s French Carved Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional and rare hand carved French sunburst wall mirror, intricately carved sun rays encircle the central mirror plate, a fine layer of applied gesso and gilt paint to the su...
Mirror, Wood
$2,750
H 22.5 in W 22.5 in D 3 in
French Midcentury Giltwood Sunburst Mirror with Radiating Rays and Carved Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French vintage giltwood sunburst mirror from the mid-20th century, with rays of slightly varying sizes, carved frame and red undertone. Born in France during the mid-century period...
Mirror, Giltwood
French Giltwood Sunburst Starburst Convex Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stylish hand carved gold leaf giltwood Hollywood Regency sunburst mirror with convex glass, France, 1930s. This elegant sunburst mirror has carved decorations on its rays, gold leaf...
Gold Leaf
French Giltwood Sunburst Convex Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
French giltwood sunburst convex mirror. This stunning French carved gilt wood sunburst mirror has a warm aged patina and good scale. Beautiful aged convex mirror.
Giltwood, Mirror
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Mirror in Carved Giltwood, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Triple Layered carved wood sunburst mirror, Spain, 1930s. The three layers of rays surounding the central round glass highlight its beauty. This wall mirror has a terrific aged pa...
Gold Leaf
Mid Century French Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning Mid-Century French giltwood sunburst or starburst mirror with lovely gilt patina and finely carved rays. It would make a gorgeous addition to any room! Dimensions 15.75ʺ...
Mirror, Giltwood
Early Italian Carved Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Augusta, GA
Stunning carved sunburst mirror Made in the early 20th century Made of wood and gold leaf Stamped "made in Italy" Fine craftsmanship Stylish piece of wall decor
Mirror, Wood
Carved Giltwood Sunburst Mirror, Hollywood Regency, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a Kind Spanish Gold Leaf Gilded Wooden Sunburst Mirror __________________________________________________________ Finely carved gold leaf gilded sunburst mirror, Spain, 1930s-...
Gold Leaf
Large Giltwood Carved Convex Sunburst Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic large handcrafted giltwood sunburst mirror with a convex looking glass. Made by Carvers Guild featuring a carved frame with angular facets covered in gold leaf. Over four fe...
Gold Leaf
Sunburst Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Spanish Colonial giltwood mirror with mirror insets. Original patina. Measures: 35″ diameter.
Wood
$14,357Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.37 in Dm 47.64 in
Extra Large Giltwood Carved Sunburst Mirror, France, 1950s // 47, 6 inches
Located in Barcelona, ES
French 1950s Giltwood Sunburst Mirror, Large Scale Unique large scale (121 cm diameter / 47,6 in diameter) Baroque style carved wood gold leaf gilt sunburst mirror. Rare find due to ...
Gold Leaf
Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Italian carved and gilt wood mirror with mirror insets and original patina. Measurements: Diameter: 30" Depth: 1.5"
Mirror, Giltwood
A Carved Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in London, GB
A hand carved gilt wood rope twist design sunburst mirror with a central convex distressed mirror with rope twist slip.
Giltwood
Set of Two Large Mid-Century French Sunburst Gilt Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Very decorative sun mirrors set with gold leaf, circa 1950. Convex center glass round mirror with hundreds of small cut mirrors throughout. Not exactly alike and could be sold separa...
Italian Giltwood Wall Mirror, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A stunning giltwood Italian wall mirror, circa 1920s. Retains original paper label "made in Italy" on the back. Item available here online, or can be made available at my showroom...
Mirror, Wood