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Rococo Bookcases

ROCOCO STYLE

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.

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Style: Rococo
Mid 20th Century Italian Rococo Olivewood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Bookcase
Mid 20th Century Italian Rococo Olivewood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Bookcase

Mid 20th Century Italian Rococo Olivewood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Bookcase

Located in Casteren, NL

A beautiful 20th century Rococo style bookcase with drawer on top. The whole piece is decorated with intricate inlaid patterns of flowers and leaves. The piece has a serpentine front...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Olive, Walnut, Burl

Uncommon Italian Library Showcase in Walnut with Side Windows Restored
Uncommon Italian Library Showcase in Walnut with Side Windows Restored

Uncommon Italian Library Showcase in Walnut with Side Windows Restored

Located in Buggiano, IT

Uncommon Original Italian antique showcase bookcase, from a villa in the center of Bologna. The cabinet has internal shelves, a very important upper gable, and is completely removabl...

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1870s Italian Antique Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Serpentine adjustable Shelf Open Bookcase Marble Top
French Antique Serpentine adjustable Shelf Open Bookcase Marble Top

French Antique Serpentine adjustable Shelf Open Bookcase Marble Top

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

French Antique Serpentine adjustable Shelf Open Bookcase Marble Top with Parquetry frame. Very good condition with small losses not affecting the overall look and presentation. Adjus...

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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Dutch Rococo Burl Walnut Bookcase Cabinet w glass doors Approx. 1770
Dutch Rococo Burl Walnut Bookcase Cabinet w glass doors Approx. 1770

Dutch Rococo Burl Walnut Bookcase Cabinet w glass doors Approx. 1770

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Dutch Rococo bookcase burl walnut cabinet, circa 1770s, in two parts. The arched and curved cornice molding above two glazed doors, the lower section with two short drawers above ...

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1770s Dutch Antique Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century
Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century

Antique Library Display Vitrine Cabinet Dutch 18th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful 18th century Dutch rococo period Book cabinet ,Vitrine in original patina? Cabinet for a plate display or bookcase with a antique original hand rolled glass front, with bea...

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Early 1800s English Antique Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Secretaire
18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Secretaire

18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Secretaire

Located in New York, NY

Of unusually large scale; the upper section with arched cornice over a pair of wire-inset doors opening to fabric lined interior fitted with shelves; the lower section with a slant f...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Painted Rococo Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Painted Rococo Bureau Bookcase

18th Century Painted Rococo Bureau Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 18th century Danish painted oak rococo serpentine bureau bookcase. Great carved decoration and a wonderful fitted interior. 1770. ...

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18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Swedish Oak Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase
Early 20th Century Swedish Oak Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase

Early 20th Century Swedish Oak Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 20th Century Swedish Oak Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase Early 20th-century Swedish oak vitrine or display cabinet featuring romantic applied carving throughout, including rib...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks
Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks

Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A large, museum quality, 18th century, German, oak bureau bookcase with a serpentine front, original brassware and working locks As fine an example of this model of German cabinet f...

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1740s German Antique Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century Scandanvian Rococo Giltwood and Walnut Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Scandanvian Rococo Giltwood and Walnut Bureau Bookcase

18th Century Scandanvian Rococo Giltwood and Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 18th Century Rococo carved giltwood and Walnut bureau bookcase, having wonderful scrolling foliate and plume decoration to the cornice, a single mirror door with gi...

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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

19th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Three-Door Display Bookcase ~ Armoire
19th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Three-Door Display Bookcase ~ Armoire

19th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Three-Door Display Bookcase ~ Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptional 19th century Italian Rococo three-door display bookcase, masterfully hand-carved from solid walnut and sculpted with the fluid, animated lines that define the Rococo t...

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1890s Italian Antique Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Astrelli Library Cabinet
Astrelli Library Cabinet

Astrelli Library Cabinet

Located in Gurugram, IN

Encapsulating a blend of historical depth and modern sophistication, the Astrelli Library Cabinetis finely detailed with antiqued brass accents and expertly hand-applied trapunto tec...

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2010s Indian Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Exceptional 18thc Painted Venetian Secretary Desk
Exceptional 18thc Painted Venetian Secretary Desk

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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This incredibly unique French bibliotheque is made from carved Oak and dates to the 1800s. Measuring exactly 9 1/2 feet tall and 92 inches wide and boasting some intricately carved woodwork, this piece makes a strong visual impact. We have it displayed as a bookshelf or bibliotheque, but it can also function as a vitrine, or glass enclosed display cabinet. One of the unique aspects of this piece is the contrast between its strict rectilinear lines and the ornate Rococo doors and carved overdoor area. Above the center of the doors is a large curled leaf in the shape of a shell. This element is surrounded on each side by an S-scroll shaped leaf and a festoon of foliage. An arch-shaped transom envelops the entire large cartouche, which is in turn flanked by triangular panels inset with foliate carvings. Moving down below the central foliate shell, we begin to see the shaped foliate carvings which correspond to the movement of the top of each door. The thick upper moldings of each door are composed of opposite scrolls, asymmetrical in size and design, but symmetrical in form. From the top of each door, and centering the top of each glass panel, emanates large Rocaille carvings. The lower section of each door has a fan-shaped curled acanthus leaf carving, embellished with a shell and acanthus finials. Behind the glass sits five adjustable shelves lined with ochre yellow fabric. The rectangular-paneled sides meet the highly carved front in the form of rounded columns with fluting. There is a rectangular panel of foliage that bisects the column near the stepped crown. The removeable doors sit on iron hinges and have brass Rocaille (curled leaf with small pebbles) lock plates. Each door opens and closes via simple antique lock and key...

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Rococo bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,205 and tops out at $51,125 while the average work can sell for $16,500.