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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Fantastic Italian Inlaid Olivewood Rococo Period Sideboard Circa 1820s Era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic Italian Rococo period sideboard, dating to the early 19th century circa 1820s, showcases the elegance and artistry of fine European cabinetmaking. Crafted from richly ...
Iron
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
Outstanding Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Portoro Marble Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outstanding Venetian Rococo-style sideboard buffet is an exquisite piece of craftsmanship, showcasing the elegance and opulence of 18th-century Venetian design. The painted deco...
Walnut
19th Century, Italian Rococo Style Inlay Wood Sideboard
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Rococo Style Inlay Wood Sideboard This sideboard was made in the Venetian area in the 19th century. The shaped model takes up the stylistic characteristics of the Venetian Rococo furniture...
Wood
18th Century Period Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period 18th Century Rocco commode. The top section with three drawers and below are three further drawers. This piece has been re-painted.
Wood
Italian Rococo Walnut Bombe Sideboard
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo (18th Century-Veneto Region) walnut bombe shaped sideboard cabinet with molded gilt trim edge with a floral design crowned with a shaped gr...
Marble, Gold Leaf
Antique Sideboard With 4 Drawers & Original Key Made In Birch From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique birch sideboard with 4 drawers in the middle and doors on each side from around the 1920s. Original key included Measurements in cm: H:129 W:160 D:54
Birch
Superior Quality Louis XV Kingwood Marble Topped Buffet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This exceptional early 20th-century Louis XV style buffet in richly grained Kingwood is an exceptional example of French craftsmanship and Rococo style. Featuring reverse diamond mat...
Marble, Bronze
Rococo Sideboard with Gilded Mirror and Carved Figures. Italy, 1920's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An opulent Italian Rococo-style grand sideboard from the 1920's, featuring an attached oversized gilded mirror and exquisitely carved detailing throughout. Crafted beautifully, this ...
Wood
$8,824
Astrelli Console Cabinet
Located in Gurugram, IN
A celebration of craftsmanship and ornamentation, the Astrelli Console Cabinet draws from Rococo sensibilities while embracing quiet modernity. Featuring leather drawer fronts with ...
Brass, Metal
Gilded Rococo sideboard 18th century
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Gilded Rococo sideboard 18th century. Gilded polychrome finish, hand painted doors, beautiful original preservation with traces of use.
Gold Plate
Italian Rococo Style Serpentine Front Walnut Two-Drawer Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Small Italian (Venice area) Rococo style Serpentine shaped commode, Walnut with thick Radica Veneer and inlay with deep, rich color. Two drawers with ornate, heavy cast brass pulls. ...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Dramatic Burled Olivewood Sideboard on Chrome Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with this dramatic and beautifully book matched burled olivewood sideboard by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The cabinet features four doors with two utility ...
Chrome
$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
$18,967Sale Price|20% Off
H 107.88 in W 81.11 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Large Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Impressive antique 19th century Italian Renaissance style large sideboard. Made entirely of carved walnut wood. The carving work is spectacular made by a great master of wood. We ask...
Walnut
White Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely white Gustavian sideboard comes from the Swedish countryside. The simple fluted carving along the panel doors was a traditional e...
Pine, Paint
$7,257 / item
H 30.32 in W 75.6 in D 19.69 in
Quadra Solid Wood Sideboard, Walnut, Briar in Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
An elegant, stunning sideboard finely crafted in Italy with passion by expert hands. It's composed of three doors in premium solid walnut with fine root veneer, each piece is unique,...
Copper, Steel
$1,750
H 32 in W 60 in D 16 in
French Provincial Style Marble Top Cream Painted Sideboard Buffet Media Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial Style Marble Top Cream Painted Sideboard Buffet Media Cabinet. Item features 2 drawers, 4 adjustable interior shelves, cream distress painted finish, nicely carved ...
Marble
18th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful late 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period with original brass hardware and locks. This commode has a serpentine front, shaped top and apron to the front an...
Wood, Paint
Lane Mid Century Walnut Tuxedo Bow Tie Sideboard Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid century walnut tuxedo bow tie sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 66.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to ...
Brass
20th Century French Marble Top Mahogany Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
20th-century French mahogany sideboard featuring a three-drawer over three-door configuration and the original marble top. The warm mahogany veneer displays attractive grain througho...
Marble
19th Century Danish Pine Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century pine sideboard showcasing traditional fluted carved drawer details commonly found in Danish antiques of the period. The drawers open with hanging brass pulls, while the ...
Brass
$18,000
H 37.38 in W 94.5 in D 16.32 in
A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Music Cabinet or Sideboard by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
With two pairs of doors opening to four vinyl record storage compartments, a center drop front opens to receive a turntable and a center speaker compartment; center panel ornamented ...
Bronze
Contemporary Italian Sideboard with Brass Base
Located in London, London
Sideboard Circle detail Ash Brass base Three doors Made by a small workshop in Italy.
Brass
Swedish mid 20th century rococo inspired birch sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Scandinavian birch sideboard in the rococo taste circa 1940. Comprising of a single door and a double door compartment. Top surface with decorative carved edge leads t...
Birch
Small Charming Genuine Swedish Blue Gustavian Rococo Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Small charming Swedish sideboard from the transitional period between the Rococo and Gustavian periods. This genuine, Swedish country house furniture was crafted by hand in Hälsingla...
Pine
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
Important French Room Divider, 19th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: French room divider Date/Period: XIX Century Dimension: 183cm x 165cm. Materials: Wood, Glass Additional Information: French Room Divider from the 19th century, in gilded ...
Wood
Late 18th Century Northern Swedish Country Rococo Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish late 18th century country house rococo sideboard. The sideboard is pine with traces of the original paint. Worn and distressed surface with characterful patina after...
Pine
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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 32.29 in W 76.38 in D 32.68 in
18th Century Painted Swedish Three-Drawer Commode with Sliding Shelf
Located in London, England
Late 18th century painted Swedish commode. A nicely proportioned piece which has three drawers and a useful sliding shelf at the top. The commode has som...
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Scandinavian Sideboards in Rococo Style
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of very curvy and large late 19th century Scandinavian sideboards in Rococo style painted in a soft white with two drawers under the shaped top and plenty of storage inside, r...
Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century Rococo Inspired Birch Sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Scandinavian birch sideboard in the Rococo taste, circa 1940. Comprising of a single door and a double door compartment. Top surface with decorative carved edge leads...
Birch
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H 35.44 in W 63 in D 20.87 in
Made in Italy Consorzio Mobili Large Chest of Drawers Sideboard Part Large Suite
By Consorzio Mobili
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in Italy from brown oak by Consorzio Mobili sideboard sized bank or chest of drawers, part of a large suite As mentioned th...
Oak
18th Century Rococo Sideboard
Located in Allerum, SE
Remarkable and unusually large 18th century Rococo buffet/sideboard with great patina and in great proportions for its size, circa 1750, Sweden.
Wood
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H 32.5 in W 50 in D 22 in
19th Century Empire Marble-Top Console Table with Greek God Design Front
Located in Manhasset, NY
An exceptional 19th century Empire console table having a green veined marble top supported by a mahogany console base of finely carved wood work. The centre gilt gold Greek god is floating on a cloud with fiery sword and shield in hand. The centre scene flanked by a pair of column-form mahogany and gilt columns. The overall case with wonderful gilt gold...
Mahogany