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-20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Velvet, Down
1970s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1930s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Silk, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Burl
Mid-20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Ebony
1950s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Brass
20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1930s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Zinc
20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Velvet
20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Textile, Silk
Early 20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Fabric, Linen
20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Silk, Down
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen, Down
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather, Wood
1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
1920s European Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
Late 20th Century American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metallic Thread
1970s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Ceramic
Late 20th Century British Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen
1920s Czech Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
Mid-20th Century Belgian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Porcelain, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen, Silk
1920s Czech Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
1930s Austrian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century German Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Paint
20th Century Unknown Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
20th Century Unknown Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
Mid-20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1930s American Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Burl, Paint
1950s American Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1960s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Copper
Early 20th Century Dutch Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Mid-20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal