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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Antique Victorian Rococo Walnut Etagere C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Rococo Walnut Etagere C1880 Measures - 65.75"H x 40.5"W x 15.25"D A fine example of Victorian Rococo design, this walnut etagere features intricate scrollwork and e...
Walnut
Antique English Burnt Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique 19th Century English bamboo etagere / shelf. A very versatile piece for any room. It consists of four shelves allowing for ample storage. Each shelf has a scorched design. Th...
Bamboo
Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere, Stenciled Shelves, England, Circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique four shelf burnt bamboo etagere. Stenciling on all shelves. A very versatile and sturdy piece.
Bamboo
Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere with Four Shelves, England, Circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique burnt bamboo four shelf etagere. Scrolled detail on top shelf and four large ball finials at top.
Bamboo
$1,450
H 37.5 in W 17 in D 13 in
Antique Bamboo Etagere, Five Shelves, English, 19th Century, Ca. 1880s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique burnt bamboo etagere / shelves. This piece has five shelves including the top one. Very nice and sturdy condition.
Bamboo
English Victorian Bamboo Corner Étagère
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely small étagère is part of a large type of export furniture made from the sea trade between east and west cultures in the 19th centuries, circa 1870. The structure is of im...
Bamboo
Antique Bamboo Pagoda Etagere, Chinoiserie Design, England, Circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English bamboo pagoda style etagere. Multiple Japanned shelves add great dimension to this small piece. Great size ! Very nice condition.
Bamboo
$2,125
H 32.29 in W 47.25 in D 10.63 in
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Three Shelves Open Bookcase Library Etagere
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian antique walnut three shelves, open bookcase or etagere standing on four great shaped carved turned wooden legs with top finials. This very elegant one-of-a-kind o...
Wood
Antique 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Bookcase Etagere
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome dark walnut barley twist open book case. The six shelves of variegated sizes with a functional brawer at the bottom. The supports are hand carv...
Walnut
Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere with Raffia Fabric, England, Ca. 1880s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Burnt Bamboo Etagere with four shelves. Each shelf is wrapped in a raffia fabric material. Each of the four legs has its natural root at the top. A very rare and wonderful pi...
Bamboo
$3,302
H 37.01 in W 20.08 in D 15.16 in
Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Shelves C.1880
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian carved mahogany whatnot Etagere C.1880 A late Victorian mahogany whatnot, of three open tiers, with finials, a fret carved...
Mahogany
$2,000
H 59 in W 28 in D 9.5 in
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Display Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English Victorian Bamboo Stick and Ball Curio Shelf Display Etagere. Item fea...
Bamboo, Mirror
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H 30.12 in W 15.95 in D 12.01 in
Antique Victorian French Marquetry Inlaid Etagere
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French marquetry inlaid etagere having the original pierced brass gallery three extremely attractive tiers with quality marquetry inla...
Hardwood
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H 21.66 in W 4.34 in D 9.45 in
Early 20th Century Display Stand for Books or Paintings - Brass - Rococo Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful early 20th century brass display stand, decorated in rococo style. The stand is made of brass. Beautiful colour and patina. A nice piece for displaying paintings, draw...
Brass
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H 46 in W 25.25 in D 10 in
Italian Rococo Style Silver Gilt Wall Hanging Etagere Shelf by Labarge
By LaBarge
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 46in W: 25 1/4in D: 10in This Italian Rococo Style Silver Gilt Wall Hanging Etagere By Labarge is truly a unique piece that will separate your home from all of your fa...
Brass, Silver Leaf
Italian Gold Gilt Wall Shelf in the Rococo Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, Italian gold gilt wall shelf bracket with acanthus leaf design, circa early-20th century, Italy. Piece is hand carved and finished ...
Plaster, Giltwood, Wood
French Gilt Wall Bracket, Angels with Trumpets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French gilt wall bracket, angels with trumpets This is beautifully sculpted piece, depicting Putti or Cherubs trumpeting, set in a backgrou...
Composition
Italian Rococo Style Wall Étagère with Mirrored Back, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style large-sized tiered carved and gilt wall shelf with mirror from the 19th century. This antique étagère (shelf) from Italy...
Wood
Italian Gold Gilt Wall Shelf
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, Italian gold gilt wall shelf bracket with acanthus leaf design, circa early 20th century, Italy. Piece is hand carved and finished ...
Plaster, Giltwood, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Giltwood Corner Console
Located in Paris, FR
Large Italian corner console crafted of giltwood. It displays a rich Rococo decoration of foliated scrolls and leaves. The upper part is composed of four triangular shelves that matc...
Giltwood
Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Wall Brackets
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Rococo style pair of wall brackets in giltwood and gold paint, deeply carved in high relief with roses and foliage supporting demi-lune tops. Each bracket has two hooks for h...
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Rococo Style Shelves or Brackets
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of carved wood Rococo style wall mounted shelves.
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Brackets
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of antique Italian giltwood Wall Brackets, two wall shelves finely and deeply carved with acanthus scrolls of Rococo style, dating back to mid-19th century and of Florentine origin, 18 inches high. These antique wall brackets are realized and hand-carved in cembran pinewood, supporting a demilune shaped moulded shelf, with a dark golden painted top. The pair come from a private villa of Milan and have a delicate Rococo styled cartouche carving and superlative gold leaf gilding, In overall age related good condition, minor old restorations, wear consistent with age and use. See detailed pictures. For a safe shipping of these delicate antique wall shelves...
Pine
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H 72 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair Gold Hollywood Regency Syroco French Rococo Etagere Curio Display Stands
By Syroco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage gold Hollywood Regency Syroco etagere curios. The pair features nice round narrow forms, fancy acanthus leaf design molded frames, four r...
Synthetic, Glass
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H 78 in W 55.5 in D 20.25 in
Rococo Style Giltwood and Polychrome Painted Open Bookcase, Spain 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spanish Rococo style giltwood and polychrome painted open shelf bookcase with five shelves and intricately carved side panels, 20th century.
Giltwood