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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Fine Venetian Rococo Style Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère, Shelf or Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Italian Venetian Rococo style four-shelved gilt-wood carved étagère book or display stand. The bowed front shelves, each surmounted with "S" scro...
Wood
19th Century Frederickian Rococo Showcase Massive Walnut Wood with Warm Patina
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive walnut, finely carved and framed. High-rectangular, one-door, curved and three-glazed corpus on high slanting volute-like curled feet connected with crossed richly carved mid...
Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret...
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Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life...
Aluminum
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H 72.84 in W 54.73 in D 22.45 in
Grand Showcase from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Located in Opole, PL
Grand Showcase from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries We present you this elaborately decorated piece of furniture from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. It is composed...
Wood
19th Century Country French Walnut Vitrine
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Country French Walnut Vitrine will make a stunning display case for your most prized possessions! Crafted in the inimitable French manner, it features a chapeau de genda...
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Showcase
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco walnut showacse. Signs of usage, small chips on glass shelves. Glass doors missing.
Walnut
Mahogany English Étagère or Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant English étagère is crafted in rich mahogany, showcasing a refined balance of utility and classic form. The open, graduated shelving is supported by turned uprights with ...
Mahogany
French 19th Century Display Showcase
Located in palm beach, FL
Hexagonal corner cabinet from a Parisian art gallery, this elegant vitrine is glazed on six sides on a wooden base. A practical and easy system allows adjusting the height of the two...
Brass
$7,950
H 77 in W 47.75 in D 19 in
Swedish Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Vitrine with Glass Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood vitrine from the 19th century, with bonnet top and glass doors. Born in Sweden during the 19th century, this exquisite vitrine features a bonnet-t...
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports mimicking columns, two shelves, and a lower drawer with two brass knobs. Whatnots were originally used to display Victorian curios...
Mahogany
$9,950
H 90.5 in W 58.5 in D 22.5 in
Swedish Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Wood Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood vitrine cabinet from the 19th century, with bonnet top, glass doors and bombé chest. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this Rococo style ...
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Walnut Wood Bonnetière Vitrine from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in walnut, this bonnetière vitrine was most recently in Provence, France. The original finish of the bonnetière has been removed, leaving ...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
19th Century English Whatnot
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports mimicking columns, with turned frames supporting solid mahogany shelves, and a low...
Mahogany
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
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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