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.
Late 19th Century American Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver Plate
1950s American Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
19th Century Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
20th Century Unknown Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Poplar
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
1740s Dutch Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver
19th Century North American Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wrought Iron
1930s Austrian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze, Enamel
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Rock Crystal, Copper
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal, Silver Leaf
1890s European Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
2010s British Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Fabric, Feathers, Cotton
20th Century Unknown Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
2010s Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Mid-20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Porcelain, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton
Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1790s Belgian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Hardwood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen, Trimming, Wool
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Rock Crystal
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Agate
18th Century European Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver, Other
21st Century and Contemporary French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
1690s Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bone
Early 20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
Early 20th Century Dutch Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1960s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Copper
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
1860s French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Rosewood
2010s American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Silk
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Giltwood
Late 18th Century European Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Tortoise Shell
1790s English Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gold Leaf, Foil, Silver Leaf
2010s American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
2010s American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen, Silk
18th Century European Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood