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.
$1,555Sale Price|74% Off
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
Astrelli Drinks Cabinet by Madheke
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
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
$2,655Sale Price|25% Off
H 52.76 in W 42.52 in D 15.75 in
1950s Swedish Drinks Cabinet in the Style of Eugen Höglund
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Swedish drinks cabinet dates from the 1950s and is crafted in a refined combination of beech and maple wood. The cabinet stands on slender, slightly tapered legs and fea...
Beech, Maple
$2,670
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
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
$3,423
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
$1,746
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
$5,684
H 46.07 in W 47.64 in D 18.9 in
Late 20th Century Bamboo and Rattan Dry Bar Cabinet, Art Deco Style
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptional Art Deco Revival Bar Cabinet designed in style of Axel Enthoven. This piece is made of natural materials - a combination of oak veneer, w...
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.25 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
1960s George Zee Mid-Century Asian Heavily Hand Carved Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet
By George Zee
Located in Charleston, SC
A very sophisticated, heavily hand carved Asian style dry bar , liquor cabinet featuring two central front doors, and 4 side doors, two on each side. Open Flip top to reveal an amazi...
Brass
$2,588Sale Price|20% 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
$4,026
H 55.91 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Secretaire Abattant Standing Drop Front Desk, Dry Bar, TV Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
A striking 19th century "Secretaire Abattant" style standing desk with a drop front writing surface. A handsome and functional piece of furniture with copious storage space. It features dramatic wood grain patterns, and fine geometric marquetry fillets of alternating light and darker woods. The interior has ample slots and shelving for display of personal items, and the original leather writing pad...
Hardwood
$1,304Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 76 in D 24 in
Broyhill Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Lighted Dry Bar Cabinet
By Broyhill
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 handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can usually ship it for less and get it to you faster. Click on "Ask The Seller" and send us your zip code for a quote. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 3 piece Broyhill Asian chinoiserie lighted dry bar cabinet with display...
Glass, Wood
$1,158Sale Price|50% Off
H 51.19 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
19th Century French Marble Top Inlaid Mahogany Cabinet or Dry Bar
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French mahogany cabinet in Louis XVI style with geometric patterns on both front and sides. The top surface is made ...
Marble
$7,703
H 53.55 in W 34.65 in D 14.57 in
Outstanding quality antique 18th century Dutch floral marquetry secretaire
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique 18th century Dutch floral marquetry secretaire, having a beautiful quality 18th century Dutch floral marquetry secretaire high...
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