Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
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.
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Paint, Canvas
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton
1790s English Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Canvas, Wood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Paint
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Ebony
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cane, Wood
1760s Dutch Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
Late 18th Century Russian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen, Silk
1890s French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
18th Century European Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver, Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
Early 20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
1950s American Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather, Canvas, Paint
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wool, Velvet, Feathers
2010s English Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
19th Century Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gold
20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Textile, Silk
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Canvas
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
2010s British Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gold Leaf
19th Century Belgian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Plaster
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
2010s English Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gesso, Wood
18th Century European Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
18th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wool
2010s English Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Down
1690s Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
19th Century English Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gesso, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
1760s Dutch Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Rosewood
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
1790s Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Iron
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread