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.
Vintage Hand-Painted Faux Marble Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Italian Provincial
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Charming vintage hand-painted sideboard buffet dating to the 1940s, featuring beautifully aged decorative artwork and a stunning faux marble-painted top. This elegant cabinet showcas...
Wood, Paint
Elegant 18th C. French Rococo Buffet à Deux-Corps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall, 18th Century Rococo wooden display and storage cabinet from France. This antique oak wood cabinet features a nicely arched and molded center top pediment and is designed throughout in nice molding with raised panels, and presented on a flat base. This buffet à deux-corps (which is the name for a French buffet consisting of an upper and lower case, "deux" referencing the two parts) has a pair of arched doors...
Wood
$2,056
H 43.51 in W 40.16 in D 17.33 in
Antique circa 1880 French Hand Painted Duck Blue Pine Kitchen Sideboard Buffet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very nice antique, made in France, hand painted duck egg blue, antiqued sideboard or buffet cupboard in pine ...
Pine
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 107 in D 25 in
Fine Quality Figured Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality French Provincial sideboard buffet, crafted circa 1920, exemplifies the timeless charm and craftsmanship of early 20th-century provincial furniture. Constructed fro...
Walnut
French Pine Buffet a Deux Corps, C. 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely carved French buffet a deux corps in pine, from the Normandy region circa 1800, carved with floral motifs, wire grill doors in the upper cabinet and the interior lined with ...
Pine
$6,890
H 93.25 in W 59 in D 24.25 in
19th Century French Renaissance-Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Walnut
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Belle Époque French buffet a deux corps in a medium, brown-colored walnut. This very beautiful Renaissance-style buffet features exceptional carvings of urns, flowers & foliage tha...
Brass
$6,400
H 34.75 in W 51.625 in D 26.25 in
19th Century Painted French Louis XVI Style Buffet with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the 1800s in the style of Louis XVI, this French buffet features Neoclassical motifs and a wonderfully hand-painted faux marble top. The top has a subtle cavetto moldi...
Wood, Paint
$2,475
H 36 in W 78.75 in D 20 in
Black hand-painted Buffet or Sideboard probably made in Asia Well Constructed
Located in Highwood, IL
Black hand-painted Buffet or Sideboard probably made in Asia, but that is strictly a hypothesis based on the wood species, which appears to be similar to mahogany. When we look close...
Wrought Iron
$8,900
H 91.75 in W 53.875 in D 29.125 in
Circa 1730 Bleached Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Laval, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Laval, France, circa 1730, this oak buffet deux corps has been bleached, allowing the motifs of the Louis XV cabinet to gain promi...
Oak
French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece captures the romantic essence of country style with its rich, warm wood finish and classic design. The sideboard's generous length, accented by four doors that open to a f...
Wood
Country French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
A charming vintage 18th century Louis XV style paint-decorated solid wood country French enfilade. Born in France in the Mid-20th Century, featuring quality solid wood constructio...
Wood
$27,500
H 27 in W 81 in D 20 in
Custom Modern Serpentine Styled Marble-Top Sideboard Buffet Media Cabinet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern serpentine styled marble top sideboard buffet media cabinet. Carrocel custom made, this Ceruse oak piece is a stunning example of...
Marble, Gold Leaf
18th Century French Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps or Sideboard
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV buffet à deux corps made from thick planks of solid walnut. Excellent craftsmanship and grand in scale at 10 feet tall, the provenance of this buffet ...
Walnut
$1,365Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.5 in W 65.5 in D 25.5 in
Painted Louis XV French Provincial Carved Wood Buffet
Located in Houston, US
This buffet is a really charming painted Louis XV French Provincial buffet from the early 19th C. showing tool marks confirming its hand made origin. The buffet has an unusual placem...
Wood
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H 40 in W 88 in D 19.5 in
Early 20th C. Venetian Painted Sideboard with Faux Marble Top and Floral Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring timeless Venetian charm to an entryway or dining room with this exquisite painted sideboard from Italy, circa early 20th century. The serpentine-front cabinet features two frie...
Oak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Buffet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A graceful 18th century Swedish Rococo buffet with serpentine lines, carved floral motifs, and original painted finish in soft, timeworn tones—capturing the light, elegant spirit of ...
Wood, Paint
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H 40.5 in W 62.5 in D 24.5 in
Swedish Rococo Period 18th Century Buffet from Värmland with Canted Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period 18th century painted wood buffet from Värmland, with canted sides, four drawers and two doors. Created in the west-central province of Värmland during the 18t...
Wood
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H 96.5 in W 79.5 in D 25.5 in
1800s Antique French Breton, Carved, Stained Glass Double Buffets, Set of Two
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Nightstands (2) Pair, Rococo Style, Marble-Top, Mahogany, Foliate, 19th Century, 1800s! Antique Buffets, Double, Pair, French Breton Style, Finely Carved, 19th C, 1800s!! This is a pair of antique double buffet...
Stained Glass, Wood
18th Century, Swedish, Rococo Cabinet
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century Rococo cabinet in Its original colour, gracefully thin with beveled corners, which is rather unusual. Ca 1770 Sweden.
Pine
Grand Country French Buffet a Deaux Corps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1770 grand country French buffet à deux corps from Normandy. Rare galbée form, the interiors shelves also conforming to the shape. Rococo. Basket flower, tendrils, bunches of g...
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Scandinavian Sideboards in Rococo Style
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of very curvy and large late 19th century Scandinavian sideboards in Rococo style painted in a soft white with two drawers under the shaped top and plenty of storage inside, r...
Oak, Paint
18th Century Rococo Corner Buffet
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine and unusual 18thcentury Rococo corner buffet in original color, circa 1770, Sweden.
Wood
18th Century Rococo Sideboard
Located in Allerum, SE
Remarkable and unusually large 18th century Rococo buffet/sideboard with great patina and in great proportions for its size, circa 1750, Sweden.
Wood
Continental Burl Walnut Server
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine burl walnut server from Europe. This cabinet is made of remarkable quality. Choice selection of burl walnut to the solid walnut used for the case. This piece is vintage but of...
Early 19th Century Italian Credenza in Burl Walnut
Located in Hixson, TN
Early 19th century Italian credenza in burl walnut. A superb early 19th century Italian burl walnut credenza. Shaped front and sides. There are three drawers and four doors. Each ...
18th Century Carved Italian Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian buffet from a Palazzo in Venice. Beautiful intricate carving on panels down the facade of piece and along the perimete...
Hardwood