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 French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1860s French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
1880s French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
19th Century 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
Walnut
19th Century Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1890s French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
19th Century Belgian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Plaster
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather, Canvas, Paint
1830s Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Paint, Plaster, Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Mahogany
1860s French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Kingwood
19th Century Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gold
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Rosewood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
1860s French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver Plate
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen, Trimming, Wool
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
19th Century North American Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood
1890s European Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
1860s French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gold Leaf, Foil, Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Ormolu
19th Century Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Gesso, Upholstery, Mirror, Wood
1890s Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Giltwood, Wood
19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Chenille