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.
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Ebony
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
1920s Czech Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
1920s European Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
1920s Czech Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
Early 20th Century German Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Dutch Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Early 20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
2010s American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Aluminum
1920s Dutch Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Oak, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut, Burl
2010s American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
1920s Austrian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Beech
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
1950s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1920s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cane, Glass, Beech
1920s European Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
1920s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1920s Swedish Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Birch
1920s European Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Glass, Oak
1920s Swedish Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1920s Swedish Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1920s Swedish Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1920s Swedish Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood