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.
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 78.5"W x 2...
Brass
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood and Parcel Painted Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style triple dresser or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1940s Book-matched satinwood, with painted tr...
Brass
Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian Walnut Serpentine Commode Emilian Baroque, 18th Century An 18th-century Italian Emilian Baroque commode, crafted in walnut and burr (burl) walnut, featuring a serpentine fro...
Wood
Important Mobile 'Credenzas' Portuguese, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Great mobile (Credential) Portuguese 18th century in carved, pierced and gilded wood with a drawer. Decorated with angels, puttis and plant motifs, it rests on four curved legs endin...
Wood
1750 Venezia Italy Wooden Red Lacquered Carved Credenza Porcelain Holder
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an exquisite and rare carved, engraved red lacquered wooden étagère and porcelain holder, with gilded details. Shaped with architectural prospects, with shelves and degrading steps. From the upper balustrade rises the cymatium shaped as volutes and entirely perforated and gilded. It is possible to count 17 pedestals or spaces suitable to set porcelain pieces. A gorgeous piece that we can say one-of-a-kind, that showcases a fine craftsmanship through meticulously carved architectural elements, and with the rare and rich red color of the lacquer. Coming out from the Tullio Silva Collection, Venezia, Italy. One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals. Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps. The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age. Referring bibliography: G.Morazzoni, Il mobile Veneziano del Settecento, Milano 1958, vol. I, tavv. CCXIII-CCXIV S.Levy, Lacche Veneziane settecentesche, Milano 1967, vol. II, tavv. 412-413 C. Santini, Mille mobili veneti, Modena 2002, pag. 284, fig. 495 Tullio Silva, son of Enrico Silva that was a well known antique dealer in Venice, opened his own antique furniture Gallery...
Wood, Lacquer
$4,768Sale Price|50% Off
Trumeau Mid-19th Century, Northern Italy
Located in Vicenza, VI
Trumeau datable to about 1860, from northern Italy. The cabinet in question is entirely veneered in walnut and burl walnut, filleted in Fine woods, with a fir back and interior. T...
Wood, Walnut
Important 19th Century French Mirror Console with Italian Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Important 19th century French mirror console with marble Measures :console: 145cm x 90cm high Mirror measures: 192cm x 130cm In total, the c...
Wood
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C Italian carved Walnut commode with carved head handles, carved figures and large paw feet. 1740 Reference: 8337 Dimensions 63 inches (160 cms) Wide 29 inches (74 cm...
Walnut
$9,650 / item
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mae Solid Walnut Credenza, Console, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetailed drawer boxes Dimensions:...
Brass
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 77.5 in D 19.75 in
Romweber Figured Walnut Dresser With Crema Marble Inset Panels
Located in Chicago, IL
Romweber Furniture Italian Regency style nine-drawer long chest/cabinet/dresser with figured walnut and inset marble drawer fronts. Cast brass three part filigree pulls open the outs...
Burl, Walnut
$19,850Sale Price|60% Off
H 102.5 in W 70.25 in D 24.5 in
Italian Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Credenza Buffet, Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large Italian 19th-20th century Art Nouveau carved walnut credenza buffet server by Vittorio Valabrega (1861-1952). The tall finely carved walnut body with twin center doo...
Marble, Silver Plate
$10,650 / item
H 30 in W 84 in D 18 in
Mae Solid Wood Credenza, Cabinet, or Dresser, by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetai...
Brass
Lane Mid Century Walnut Tuxedo Bow Tie Sideboard Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid century walnut tuxedo bow tie sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 66.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to ...
Brass
$2,682
H 20.87 in W 72.84 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Low Wooden Credenza, with four Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian low wooden credenza, with four drawers.
Wood
$5,800
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Black Lacquered Italian Credenza with Gold Leaf Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury black lacquered credenza with a sets of drawers and shelves, red lacquered inside. Gold leaf glass top.
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage lacquered credenza, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage french beige lacquered wooden credenza with brass hardware consisting of 4 doors and 4 drawers. High quality finish with a finished backpanel so It can serve as a room divid...
Brass
Dark red lacquered wooden sideboard, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Dark-Red lacquered wooden sideboard, 70s. Sideboard made of wood with red lacquered finish, production of the Seventies. The furniture reflects the taste of the period for intense co...
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Asian black lacquered credenza embodies timeless elegance and sophisticated design. Drawing inspiration from classic Chinoiserie aesthetics, its sleek silhouet...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Faux Marble Walnut Dresser
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage mid-century modern six drawer dresser by Ward Furniture. Featuring a hand painted faux marble wood top in white with cream, gold, gray and blue undertones and veins in shad...
Walnut, 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 35 in W 68.5 in D 20.75 in
Italian, Veneto, Louis XV Period Shaped Walnut 4-Door Credenza, mid 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a serpentine shaped top with a molded edge above a conforming case housing four doors, the doors between paneled pilasters, the case raised on a plinth-form base above bracket...
Walnut
Italian Painted Carved Wood Credenza w/ Wreathes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wooden credenza with a distressed painted finish. The piece features ornate gilded detailing, including wreaths and lion-like faces on its front panels. It has two drawers ...
Wood, Paint
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H 38.5 in W 81 in D 22 in
18th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Credenza with Serpentine Front and Four Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo walnut credenza from the 18th century with serpentine front, four doors and bracket feet. This exquisite Italian Rococo walnut credenza from the 18th century captiv...
Walnut
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H 40 in W 61 in D 24 in
Italian, Bologna, Late Rococo Period Shaped Walnut Credenza, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a convex serpentine shaped top with molded edge above a conforming case housing one drawer over four doors, retaining period bronze hardware and raised on a plinth-form base w...
Walnut
Important Mobile 'Credenzas' Portuguese, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Great mobile (Credential) Portuguese 18th century in carved, pierced and gilded wood with a drawer. Decorated with angels, puttis and plant motifs, it rests on four curved legs endin...
Wood
High End Rococo Inspired Sideboard Credenza in Walnut and Brass
Located in Leicester, GB
European mid-20th century Rococo-inspired Walnut sideboard. This high-end Rococo Inspired credenza sideboard is a striking statement piece, designed to add perfect grace and form to ...
Brass
19th Century Portuguese Ecclesiastical Altar
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century Portuguese Ecclesiastical Altar In carved wood, painted and lined with angel heads. Dimension: 278 x 141 x 60 cm. Good conditio...
Wood
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H 34.5 in W 47.25 in D 23 in
Italian, Venezia, Rococo Period Walnut 2-Door Credenza, Mid 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with a molded edge and rounded front corners above a conforming case with two doors opening to reveal interior shelving, the solid walnut doors have bookmatc...
Walnut
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H 34.5 in W 65 in D 21 in
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Burl Wood Dresser or Credenza, Circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style double dresser or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1930s Exotic burled African avodire wood, with paint and gilt details and original ...
Brass
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H 33.88 in W 69 in D 22 in
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza, Circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style sideboard or credenza By Romweber, USA, Circa 1930s Exotic burled African avodire wood, with paint and gilt details and original bras...
Brass
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H 36 in W 56 in D 20.5 in
Italian, Venezia, Walnut 2-Door Credenza, Second Quarter of the 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shaped serpentine form top with a molded edge, the conforming case with two doors, with bronze handles and escutcheons, raised on cabriole legs.
Walnut