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.
1950s American Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
Late 20th Century British Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bone
2010s American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen, Feathers
1990s Chinese Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk, Cotton, Wool
1990s Chinese Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool
Early 1900s Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Horn
1890s French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century English Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bone
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen
1950s American Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Copper, Enamel
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Glass, Wood, Paper
2010s American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen, Silk
Mid-20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
19th Century German Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Porcelain
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Late 20th Century American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Early 20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread