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 20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
1970s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
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
Late 20th Century American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
Late 20th Century British Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen, Silk
1970s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Ceramic
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Glass, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
2010s American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Other
2010s Chinese Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1920s French Vintage Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Kingwood
19th Century English Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
19th Century Antique Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
Late 20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
1990s Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Linen, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Silk
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Cotton, Linen, Silk
Late 20th Century Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Resin, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Coral, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Late 20th Century American Rococo More Furniture and Collectibles
Velvet