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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.

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Style: Rococo
Creator: Dresden Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Style Porcelain and Ebonised Wood Mirrored Wall Brackets
Located in London, GB
Pair of Meissen style porcelain and ebonised wood mirrored wall brackets German, late 19th Century Height 88cm, width 36/40cm, depth 19cm This superb pair of wall brackets are a ma...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Mirror

Fantastic German TOILET in Ebonized Wood and Dresden Porcelain 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Fantastic TOILET German in ebonized wood and German Dresden porcelain. Polychrome decoration with embossed flowers with puttis and two drawers. 19th Century Dim.: 155 x 54 x 46 cm ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

German Dresden Porcelain Serpentine Vibrant Foliage Wall Mirror, Signed, C 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
German Dresden porcelain serpentine vibrant foliage wall mirror, signed on reverso, late 19th century mirror retains the original silvered glass and wood ...
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1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Paint, Wood, Glass, Porcelain

Large Antique Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Platter with Deutsche Blumen Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and large Dresden porcelain tray or platter by Richard Klemm. With a ribbed, scalloped border and deep central well. Richly decorated with ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Fourteen Porcelain Plates by Various German Makers
Located in London, GB
Collection of fourteen porcelain plates by various German makers German, circa 1900 Measures: Largest height 4cm, diameter 23cm Smallest height 3cm, diameter 19cm Each of the f...
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Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Dresden Porcelain Figures and Groups
Located in London, GB
This charming set comprises twelve decorated figures and figural groups that one might encounter on a stroll through an 18th century town. The set includes animals, musicians, dancer...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

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Johann Haviland Bavaria, Germany, Five Large Decorative Plates in Porcelain
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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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