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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
$4,858Sale 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
45" Vintage Midcentury Mahogany Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage mahogany dresser manufactured in the midcentury 1960s period. A dresser featuring four large pull out drawers with slatted handles, ...
Mahogany
$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
$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
$2,900
H 31.25 in W 68 in D 19 in
Henredon's 18th Century Portfolio Banded Burl Walnut Credenza Buffet
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Henredon's 18th century Portfolio banded burl walnut credenza buffet. Burl walnut veneer. Banded front. On wheels for Easy handling. One shelf behind each door. All dovetailed dr...
Walnut, Burl
$2,953Sale Price|69% Off
H 38.19 in W 51.19 in D 24.41 in
Italy Early 19th Century Walnut Buffet with Two Doors and Drawer
Located in Brescia, IT
Beautiful walnut buffet with two fluted columns and the top finely inlaid. There two doors and a drawer. Inside of the drawer there is a linen coating. With certificate of authent...
Walnut
18th Century Italian Credenza
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming 18th century Credenza from the Florence region of Italy. Wonderfully constructed from painted wood in the scantonata form, with the conforming top, four doors with in...
Wood
Goat Skin Lacquered Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage four door cabinet covered in a cream colored lacquered finish. Set on polished brass frame with matching handles. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Brass
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
$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
18th Century Louis XV Bleached Oak Buffet/Enfilade
Located in Carmine, TX
This is a beautiful, well-built and large period buffet that has style, and elegance. This gorgeous piece was built in the mid 1700s using all pegged construction and solid oak. The buffet features 3 drawers over three doors, all decorated with beautiful carving and raised panels throughout. The drawers show beautiful hand-made dovetailed joints and the back itself is a work of art. The buffet is still sitting on its original carved feet and shows a scalloped and carved apron, and is finished with simple, original hardware. This piece was hand-selected because of its beautiful proportions, carvings and overall color. The bleaching process shows much of the natural grain of the wood but it also highlights the human-made carvings, creating a beautiful combination of natural and human designs...
Oak
$2,732
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
$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
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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
19th Century Italian Painted Credenza with Antique Mirrored Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Italian painted sideboard standing on four lion paw feet. There are four panelled doors with intricate carving on the front depicting satyrs, scrolled acanthus leaves, f...
Brass