Rococo Furniture
ROCOCO STYLE
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.
Style: Rococo
Color: Black
Pair of Early 20th C French Rococo Iron and Gilt Tole Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
An early 20th century pair of small French Rococo iron and gilt tole sconces, circa 1910, each featuring two candle arms, shell and scrolling foliage motif. The pair have been clean...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Tôle, Iron
Brass & Steel Rococo Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A brass and steel French Rococo fire basket. The decoratively cast brass legs with shaped steel burning area. Decorative cast iron back behind. Mode...
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Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
Antique Chandelier. Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Six light French Provincial style iron chandelier.
CW4328
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1910s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
Ornate Bronze Rococo Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This bronze Rococo wall sconce features three arms. Each of the three arms are entwined with bronze vines and leaves that extend from the ornate wall mount...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Urns Pair Delft Blue and White, 18th Century, Holland
Located in New York, NY
Urns pair of delft blue and white 18th century, Holland. A pair of stunning urns made during the 18th century in Delft, Holland. Glazed pottery in blue and white.
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Armchair Swedish Rococo Style Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Rococo Style Black Sweden. A generous sized armchair made in the Rococo style. Carved back splat decorated with a rocaille. S shaped leg...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pine
18th century Venetian Rococo Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
A delicate armchair of typical form, with beautiful lines and proportions and delicately carved details.
Ex Metropolitan Museum of Art.
For an almost identical chair see: “Il Mobile ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rococo Pewter Tea Caddy
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very beautiful Rococo pewter tea caddy with lion on the lid.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Bing and Grondahl Figure of Oluf Poulsen as Henrik, Holberg Collection
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grondahl Oluf Poulsen in the role of Henrik,
B&G 8001 Ludvig Holberg 1884 "Henrik" Masquerade (Limited Edition 500 pcs.)
Measures 18.5 cm.
In perfe...
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1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Palatial French 19th-20th Century Allegorical Figural Cast Iron Group Torchere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century allegorical figural cast-iron group torchere - sculpture - fountain - representing spring and the harvest, probably cast by Le Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne. The charming four-putti sculpture with a front standing putto holding a pole amongst wheat stalks, another putto kneeling and collecting wheat, a third one wearing a hat and picking flowers for a wreath and the fourth kneeling putto holding a bird's nest, all below an elongated classical stem with a glass globe (Electrified), circa: Paris, 1900.
Overall height: 84 inches (213.4 cm).
Width: 29 1/2 inches (74.9 cm).
Circular base diameter: 24 inches (61 inches).
Cast-iron had been in production during the 18th century but its inferior status to the more fashionable and delicate wrought-iron had generally confined its use to architectural work. By the early 19th century, however, rapid developments of the Industrial Revolution combined with the simultaneous burgeoning of a new middle class provided the impetus for a dramatic expansion in its application and in a short space of time a proliferation of iron foundries across Europe and America thrived on the production of everything from inkstands to railway stations. The use of cast-iron for garden ornament became particularly widespread at this time, as the possibilities for its mass-production at a fraction of the cost of bronze made it the material of choice for outdoor statuary...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
Exquisite Candelabra in Rococo Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze finely engraved. Seven scroll styled curved arms in vase-formed
grommets.
Measure:
Height:55 cm,
width:47 cm,
depth:30 cm.
Category
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Robert Gardelle Signed Portrait Swiss Oil Painting, 18th Century, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
Robert Gardelle portrait Swiss oil painting, 18th century, Switzerland. A portrait by painted Robert Gardelle. Signed a tergo / on the back R. Gardelle...
Category
Early 18th Century Swiss Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Paint
Bing and Grondahl Porcelain Figure "Pernille", Holberg Collection
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing and Grondahl porcelain figure.
"Pernille" in the comedy masquerade by Ludvig Holberg (1684-1754).
Figure no. 8014
...
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1980s Danish Vintage Rococo Furniture
French Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Dessert Spoons Set 12 Piece, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
The design and workmanship of this set are stunning. The handles have sophisticated Art Nouveau Pattern different decor, flowers, vine leaves, bunch of grapes, foliage, decor dahlias...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ornate 19th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An ornate 19th century French cast iron fireplace. The large shell to centre with leafwork and scrolls to either side, the legs draped with festoons of foliage and fruit with intrica...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Rococo Georgian Cast Iron Register Grate
By Carron
Located in Manchester, GB
Large antique ornate Georgian cast iron register grate in the Rococo manner. Most likely produced by the Carron Foundry, circa 1820.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
Polished Cast Iron Firebasket in the Rococo Manner
Located in London, GB
A polished cast iron Rococo style firegrate with bowed front and shaped decorative back, 20th century.
Measures: Width at front 597 mm 23 ½ in
Width at back 527 mm 20 ¾ in
Hei...
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
Exquisite Candelabra in Rococo Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze finely engraved and silvered. Seven scrolled, rolling candle sticks
ending in vase-formed grommets.
Category
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Venetian Mirror, Faux Marble, Gilded, Original Mercury Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exuberant Italian Rococo mirror with parcel-gilt and faux marble and a double mercury plate glass. Minor distressing to faux marble.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Russian Carved Sleigh
Located in New York, NY
Russian (18/19th Cent) ornately painted and carved sleigh with carved shell front sleigh
Category
Late 18th Century Russian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Rare Solid Ebony Rococo Armchair, Colonial Portuguese
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare Solid Ebony
Rococo Armchair
Colonial Portuguese
19th Century
The shaped back with a carved central floral design on the crest and a lower leaf design, with two scrolling arm...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Furniture
18th Century Italian Polychromed Altar Candlesticks
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of monumental 18th century Italian prickets made in the Rococo style of carved and polychromed wood. These altar candlesticks feature a three footed base and a floral motif with...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wonderful French Bagues Iron Gold Gilt Crystal Obelisk Chandelier Scroll Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French wrought iron Gold gilt crystal obelisk Center chandelier With scroll Work In The Manner Of Bagues.
Measures: 33" H x 26" W.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Wooden Rack with Carved Ribbon-Tied Quiver and Arrows
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden rack from the 19th century, with carved foliage and ribbon-tied quiver and arrows. Created in France during the 19th century, this wo...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
An early period Continental brick and faux-marble painted pine bombe-form commode or chest of drawers. Restorations.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture
French Chest in Lacqered Gilt Chinoisoire
Located in Savannah, GA
French chest in lacquered gilt chinoisoire, made circa 1910. This is a beautiful chest having two short drawers over three long drawers. Beautiful moldings and carvings on the front ...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Oak
German Louis XV 18th century Rococo Walnut Fireplace Mantel
Located in Troy, NY
Fireplace surround and overmantle (can be fitted with a mirror plate or a painting), beautiful carved decoration, warm rich patina.
The separate measurements for the two parts:
Over ...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Rococo Brass Lantern
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautifull Rococo brass lantern.
Category
18th Century and Earlier European Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rococo Black Lacquered Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Rococo black lacquered desk with gilt-tooled red leather top, carved and gilded decorations with three shaped frieze drawers and cabriole...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rococo Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
1940s Rococo Carved Wood Entry Table with Black Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
Rococo style intricately carved dark wood tone entry table with a solid black and golf colored marble top, circa 1940s. This is in excellent condition. Made by The Leonardo Co., Inc....
Category
1940s American Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rococo furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Interi, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, and Europa Antiques. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $425,000 while the average work can sell for $3,793.
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