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.
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
2010s British Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gold Leaf
1970s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Murano Glass, Wood
18th Century German Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gesso, Wood
2010s English Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gesso, Wood
1930s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Zinc
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gesso, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen
Early 20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
19th Century Belgian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Plaster
1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather, Wood
18th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Agate, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gesso, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Rock Crystal, Copper
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Canvas
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
20th Century Unknown Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Agate
1890s European Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
1930s Austrian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bone
Late 20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
1890s French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
1960s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton
Early 20th Century Dutch Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
2010s British Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Fabric, Feathers, Cotton
1860s French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Rosewood
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Gold Plate
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Mid-20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cane, Wood
1740s Dutch Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen, Trimming, Wool
1780s Spanish Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver
1790s Spanish Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver, Other