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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19th Century Petite Rococo Style Asian Dry Bar Chinoiserie Hand Painted
Located in Cookeville, TN
Sourced From an Estate in Saint-Malo, France, this is a Stunning 19th Century Petite Rococo Style Asian Dry Bar. It has Chinoiserie Hand Painted Scenes. This Chinoiserie-Style Liqu...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bombe Shaped Wine Cellerette Cooler 1760
Located in Portland, OR
An exceptionally rare & fine antique Dutch marquetry bombe shaped rosewood wine cellarette/cooler, circa 1760. The hinged top of ogee/sarcophagus form and finely inlaid with floral p...
Rosewood, Satinwood
$11,672
Astrelli Drinks Cabinet
Located in Gurugram, IN
Encapsulating a blend of historical depth and modern sophistication, the Astrelli drinks cabinet is finely detailed with antiqued brass accents and expe...
Brass
$2,654
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
Very Rare Antique Fully Restored George III 1780 Hardwood Wine Cooler Cellarette
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, fully restored, George III circa 1780-1800, Mahogany Cellarette or Wine cooler with the original zinc lined internal compa...
Hardwood
18th Century Style Drinks Cabinet, Walnut, Walnut Burr English
Located in Toronto, CA
This is an absolutely fantastic example of an 18th Century Style drinks cabinet or dry bar crafted in England with meticulous attention to detail. The cabinet is in Walnut solids and veneer and a showstopper of Burr Walnut veneers on the door and drawer faces. Inside the interior has a contrasting blond sycamore wood that with the mirrored back and setback glass shelves sets off the interior in a light, bright contrast. This traditional English drinks cabinet...
Walnut
$3,409
H 61.82 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Gorgeous French Walnut Parquetry Drinks Cocktail Bar Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Parquetry French drinks dry cabinet. A very well-made French cabinet made from walnut. The panels were made with parquetry, making...
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique burr walnut Queen Anne style cocktail drinks cabinet. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s. It is of amazing quality with some extremely beautiful and useful features. There is fine floral carving all over the base and upper edges, with stunning burr walnut grain patterns throughout. The solid walnut legs have finely carved hairy paw feet. There are excellent brass mounts on the exposed door hinges, central plaque and drawer pulls, all with beautiful details. The interior is sycamore lined, with two removable glass shelves and a pull out mirrored...
Brass
Mahogany Drinks Cabinet, Dry Bar, Georgian Styling
Located in Toronto, CA
A mahogany dry bar or drinks cabinet crafted in mahogany, Georgian styled with a delicate serpentine curve to the front to give it a classic line...
Wood
Antique English Victorian Bar Dry Bar 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English Victorian flame mahogany bar Circa 1870 in date. The botanical name for the mahogany this bar is made of is Swietenia Macrophylla, and this type of mah...
Mahogany
$1,735
H 14.18 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Antique 3 Decanter Golden Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative cut brass gothic revival mounts and brass carry handles to the sides, circa 1880 in date. ...
Silver
$2,588Sale Price|35% Off
H 35 in W 30 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Asian Hand-Carved Camphor Wood Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Wood
A French Pine Front Dry Bar or Shop Counter, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome French pine bar counter featuring a wood top, carved corbels, and paneled details along the front and sides. The open back is fitted with a single small drawer above open ...
Wood, Pine
Early 20thC Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Drinks Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Burr Walnut Demi-Lune Side Cocktail Drinks Cabinet - with a pair of doors with an internal shelf and brass mounts, raised upon carved cabriole legs - 41"w x 15"d x 39"h
Walnut
Mid-Century Dry Bar
Located in Pomona, CA
A mid-century dry bar. The top is white vinyl, the drawer is made of rosewood and the bottom cover has an adjustable single shelf.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
One of the best pieces we have had in our gallery, this bar from the early sixties was originally made of walnut wood and with a polyester finish cove...
Walnut
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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 32 in W 44 in D 18 in
Continental Rococo Style Walnut Serpentine Front 2-Door Cabinet, Early 20th Cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shaped top with molded edge and serpentine shaped front atop a conforming case with two doors each having a large brass escutcheon plate, the interior with an open middle ba...
Walnut
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H 25.75 in W 30 in L 25.75 in
Italian Antique Walnut Two-Tier Serving Table Bar Cart, Early 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An attractive two-tier serving table designed with slices of unusually thick burl walnut veneers set in chaotic patterns against one another throughout either tray. This is framed in...
Walnut
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H 56 in W 63.5 in L 56 in
Venetian Painted Parcel-Gilt Chinoiserie Bar Drinks Cabinet, Italian, circa 1920
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Venetian painted parcel-gilt chinoiserie bar drinks cabinet, Italian, circa 1920, hand painted decoration throughout with exotic and stylized birds in a lush bloom filled oriental ga...
Wood
An Italian, Emiliana, Rococo Walnut Two Door Credenza with Hinged Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
the hinged rectangular molded edge top with notched rounded corners opening to reveal a shallow shelf, the rounded corners continuing downward in a confo...
Walnut