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.
CHARMANTE Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Wool & Silk Rug by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
L'AMOUR Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Wool and Silk Rug by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
CRISSARA Hand Knotted Rug in Beige Gold & Grey Blue Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
A collection where distinction and unity converge, where the boundaries of form and colour blur into something uniquely whole. These carpets are more than masterful pieces; they are ...
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LAYON Hand Knotted Rug in Ivory Beige & Sage Green Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
A collection where distinction and unity converge, where the boundaries of form and colour blur into something uniquely whole. These carpets are more than masterful pieces; they are ...
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CROSSLYN Hand Knotted Rug in Sand, Gold & Teal Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
A collection where distinction and unity converge, where the boundaries of form and colour blur into something uniquely whole. These carpets are more than masterful pieces; they are ...
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SILVRYN Hand Knotted Rug in Tan And Dove Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
A collection where distinction and unity converge, where the boundaries of form and colour blur into something uniquely whole. These carpets are more than masterful pieces; they are ...
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FABULEUX Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Rug, Blue & Taupe Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
ESPOIR Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Rug in Rust & Ivory Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
TRESOR Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Rug in Beige & Blue Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
LATTICE Hand Knotted Rug in Moss Green & Mocha Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
A collection where distinction and unity converge, where the boundaries of form and colour blur into something uniquely whole. These carpets are more than masterful pieces; they are ...
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MESHARA Hand Knotted Rug in Silver, Gold & Aqua Beige Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
A collection where distinction and unity converge, where the boundaries of form and colour blur into something uniquely whole. These carpets are more than masterful pieces; they are ...
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MERGIS Hand Knotted Rug in Dusky Rose, Grey And Ecru Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
A collection where distinction and unity converge, where the boundaries of form and colour blur into something uniquely whole. These carpets are more than masterful pieces; they are ...
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LINA Hand Knotted Rug in Yale Blue And Rust Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
A collection where distinction and unity converge, where the boundaries of form and colour blur into something uniquely whole. These carpets are more than masterful pieces; they are ...
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MEILEUR Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Rug in Taupe & Grey Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Abstract Rug in Blue, Beige-Brown Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in finely woven wool & silk, a 3x5 abstract rug from Rug & Kilim’s contemporary selections. The marriage of neutrals and cool blue sheen tones plays beautifully with the...
Wool, Silk
Modern Hand-Knotted Ziegler Style Wool Rug in Muted Ivory & Soft Sage
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with the understated luxury of this modern hand-knotted Ziegler-style wool rug. Meticulously crafted using premium, hand-spun wool, this piece beautifully marries ...
Wool
$15,000
W 142 in L 177 in
Contemporary Neutral Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Beige, Sage & Gold
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bring serene luxury and timeless elegance into your living space with this modern Oushak-inspired area rug. Meticulously hand-knotted using premium wool, this piece features a classi...
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Hand Knotted Birds Rug by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand knotted birds rug by Hatsu Dimensions: D 140 x W 201 cm Materials: Wool Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates modern l...
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Monkey Hand-Knotted Rug by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta for Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The Peacock Rug, designed by Vito Nesta for Les Ottomans, is a beautiful contemporary reinterpretation of the Orientalist style. Handmade and hand-knotted ...
Wool
'Rising Gemini' 200 Handmade Rug by Linie Design, Wool and Silk
By Linie Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Rising Gemini, 'Dimensuous' collection, by Linie Design Circular handmade rug. Wool and silk, hand knotted. Two sizes available: 200 cm or 250 cm An a...
Wool, Silk
Hand Knotted Façade Rug by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand Knotted Façade rug by Hatsu Dimensions: D 121 x W 198 cm Materials: Wool Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates modern lighting that are unique and immediat...
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Contemporary Striped Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30013 New Transitional Striped Area Rug, 09'10 x 14'01. Transitional Indian wool and silk rugs are exquisite handcrafted carpets that blend traditional Indian weaving techniques with...
Wool, Silk
$9,800
W 121 in L 168 in
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Neutral Beige, Grey and Terracotta
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior with this refined Modern Oushak-style area rug, hand-knotted from premium wool for exceptional texture and durability underfoot. Featuring an sophisticated colo...
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$4,752Sale Price|40% Off
W 60 in L 141 in
Gold Copper Beige Grey Textured Hand-Knotted Abstract Gallery Size Rug in Stock
Located in New York, NY
The Odyssey collection a breakthrough, three dimensional and multi textural rug collection, inspired by NASA imagery. Distressed wool and natural silk are hand-knotted to create thre...
Wool, Silk
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug in Neutral Beige & Soft Teal
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, designed for sophisticated, luxury interiors. Handcrafted from premium natural wool, this piece feat...
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Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Pale Ivory & Soft Sage 9x12
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this Modern Oushak style rug, inspired by timeless Turkish motifs. It showcases a “Tree of Life” design in a creamy ivory and beige palette, accented by soft ...
Wool
Seventeenth Century Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
This tremendous antique 17th century Esfahan rug is a regal, majestic work of art adorned with lavish decorations that evoke the elegance of Safavid Persia and possess the patrician ...
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Seventeenth Century Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Embracing the past and influencing future designs, this antique Esfahan carpet is a historic work of art that marks an important place in the evolution of Persian designs. After more...
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