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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Item Ships From: England
Style: Rococo
Large Rococo Style Venetian Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Glasgow, GB
An elegant Venetian Glass wall mirror. Handmade in Venice in the 1960s
It shows an array of delicate glass embellishments, which have been carefully arranged around an octagonal-sha...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass
Lovely French Vintage Pair of Gold Giltwood Oval Mirrors
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely French Vintage Pair Of Gold Giltwood Wall Mirrors.
Dimension: W 48 x D 4 x H 64 cm
Please carefully look at the pictures to see t...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Cherub Bed Hand Crafted in the Rococo Style Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The iconic Rococo style Cherub Bed, hand carved in solid wood, is featured in the bedrooms of Soho House, NY and Crazy Bear, UK. The playful curves, harmoni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen
Located in London, GB
Painted to the front and rear with outdoor scenes of nature, with courting couples and winged cherubs, in the typical Rococo style.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century Georgian Style Cast Iron Rococo Fire Basket Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A period 20th century cast iron fire grate in the ornate 18th century English Georgian Rococo style of Thomas Chippendale. The tall "C" scrolled densely hatched cast iron back compli...
Category
1920s English Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Fire Basket Grate in the Rococo Style
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A completely original 19th century Victorian polished cast iron and mounted polished brass fire basket grate in the Rococo style. A shaped high back ...
Category
1880s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Candelabra Clock Set
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning and large original antique French gilded bronze clock set. It is of the most beautiful Rococo style, waisted case decorated with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV style gilt bronze 33-light chandelier
Located in London, GB
Louis XV style gilt bronze 33-light chandelier
French, 20th Century
Height 156cm, diameter 102cm
This beautiful chandelier is crafted from gilt bronze in the Rococo style of Lou...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Victorian Period Amboyna Cabinets with Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaques
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Victorian period amboyna cabinets with Sèvres style porcelain plaques
English, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 108cm, width 77cm, depth 47cm
This unusual and superb...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Large Rococo Style Pink Venetian Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautiful shield shaped Venetian Mirror, crafted in Venice in the 1960s
It shows and array of delicate decoration and embellishment. The outer mirrored panel finely etched with an...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass
18th Century Meissen Turkish Pair holding sweetmeat / table salt bowls
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain, Pair of Turkish figures holding sweetmeat / table salt bowl. These sweetmeat figures were made around 1745, the original models being done by J F Eber...
Category
1740s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Maison Jansen Parchment and Gold Gilt Table
Located in London, GB
A very good quality table by Maison Jansen, with elaborate gold gilt supports in the Rococo manner, and a shaped top in parchment. Stamped Jansen underneath.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chelsea-Derby Chocolate Cup Set, Gilt Stripes, Puce Flowers, Rococo 1770-1775
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful chocolate cup set made by Chelsea-Derby between 1770 and 1775, which was the Rococo era. The set consists of a cup, a saucer and a cover, and is decorated in a st...
Category
1770s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage French, Rococo Style, Gilded Wall Mirror - Circa 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
1960s French Rococo-Style Gilded Wall Mirror
This Rococo-style wall mirror from the 1960s boasts a simplified elegance with its thin, gesso plaster frame adorned with acanthus lea...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Meissen 'Pair of Thrushes' , Models 1023 & 649
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen 'Pair of Thrushes' , Models 1023 & 649, 20th Century versions
Both birds (one a Song Thrush , the other Fieldfare) perched on tree stumps bases with flower decoration. Blue...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen 'Spanish Lovers' , Model 230
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen figure group of 'Spanish Lovers'
The girl with blue bodice and floral pattern skirt, her companion with red coloured jacket and matching gilt-edged knee breeches, underglaz...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Bouquetiere Figures
Located in Maidstone, GB
A pair of Meissen bouquetiere figures Circa 1765, both with 'Christie's East' dealer stamps.
Modelled by J.J. Kändler holding oval two-handled baskets, the tops pierced for flowers, ...
Category
1760s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Dutch Delft Horse and Rider, 19th century
By Delft
Located in Maidstone, GB
Nineteenth century tin-glazed continental polychrome faience horse, circa1880. Dubious markings (Roos, APK, etc) to the base. 23 cm long, 26 cm high, 10 cm wide.
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Meissen 'Pantalone and Columbine' , Model 279
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen figure group of 'Pantalone and Columbine'
Columbine seated holding a mask under her right arm, wearing a pink-lined green cloak and Pantalone in a salmon pink-lined cloak, ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Derby Porcelain Figure of Female Ranelagh Dancer, Rococo 1759-1769
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a sublimely made porcelain figure of the female "Ranelagh Dancer", made by Derby between 1759 and 1769, which was the Rococo era. The figure would originally have had a male ...
Category
1760s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen 'Pair at Ball' , Model 550
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen Figures at a Ball , Model No 550, 20th Century version
Cavalier with the Polish Order of the White Eagle in his hand (here as a golden box), the lady with a cross pendant (...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchair in Walnut With Extravagantly Carved
Located in Benington, Herts
Mid 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchair in Walnut with Extravagantly Carved Head Rail
Italian Circa 1760
This beautiful armchair is executed in walnut and, in its basic form, is h...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Nailsea Style Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Elegant Rococo style glass & brass oil lamp base, now converted for electricity.
PAT tested and compliant for the U.K.
Can be adapted for worldwide wiring if required. This will ha...
Category
1850s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th century burr birch cabinet by Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality 1 piece cabinet by SMF Bodafors circa 1940.
Double door cabinet with a partially fitted interior of drawers and shelves divided by a central partition. Below which are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Furniture
Materials
Birch
The Cherub Bed Painted In White Gesso By La Maison London US King
Located in London, Park Royal
Our iconic, Rococo style Cherub Bed, hand carved in solid wood is featured in the bedrooms of Soho House and Crazy Bear. The carving on this bed is in the style of great French maste...
Category
2010s English Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Pair of Derby Figures ' Welch Tailor and his Wife on Goats' circa 1800
Located in Maidstone, GB
Pair of Derby Figures depicting 'Welch Tailor and his Wife on Goats' circa 1800.
These Derby figures were originally copied from the Meissen originals ( sculptor J J Kaendler).
Th...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
The Cherub Bed By La Maison London With Gold Highlights - UK Super King
Located in London, Park Royal
Our iconic Cherub Bed was the first bed we created in our venture to achieve beautifully hand-carved furniture with the aim of capturing all the nuances of antique fine-carving. Thes...
Category
2010s British Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Derby Figure of Shepherdess with Garlanded Lamb, ca 1760
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a charming Derby figure of a shepherdess with a garlanded lamb, made in or shortly after 1760. The figure is one half of a set called the "Garland...
Category
1760s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Rhesus Monkey and child, model 1464, circa 1750 .
Modelled by J.J. Kändler. Monkey, with outstretched hand holding fruit, and child chained ...
Category
1740s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures, 'Turkish / Persian Lady & Gentleman'
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures, Turkish / Persian Lady & Gentleman. circa 1755
Both designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, Rare and early examples of both models.
Category
1750s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Six-Light Silvered Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of six-light silvered bronze candelabra attributed to Christofle
French, 19th Century
Height 65cm, diameter 37cm
This superb pair of candelabra are crafted in the opulent Roco...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Piedmontese Bagpiper'
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Piedmontese bagpiper.
Modelled by J.J. Kändler after an engraving by Jacques Dumont, wearing a black hat with brown feather, fur-lined white...
Category
1740s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Reclaimed Rococo Cast Iron Fire Basket with Finials
Located in Ware, GB
The tall backplate of this reclaimed fire basket features ornate, deep profile motifs.
The elegant cast-iron piece has elegant brass finials and has been fully restored and is ready...
Category
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Gardeners', Model No 1584
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of Gardeners. Model 1584.
A couple of gardeners, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, with flowers and vegetable basket, sitting / s...
Category
1750s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Rococo Style Polished Steel and Brass Fire Basket with Griffins
Located in Ware, GB
A remarkable and fine piece, this antique Victorian reclaimed fire basket is flanked by intricately detailed griffins and ornate motifs throughout, demonstrating the flamboyance of t...
Category
Early 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Salver Rococo Mask Vine Decoration London 1742
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent Georgian solid silver salver/tray in Rococo (Rocaille) design, made in London 1742 with the marks of George Wickes - a leading 18th c. Lond...
Category
18th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front.
Three drawers open to storage.
Repainted in soft blue.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Glass and Gilt Bronze Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
This hall lantern has been exquisitely crafted from glass and gilt bronze (ormolu). The piece will look wonderful placed in a grand entrance hall, living or dining room. The light it...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Meissen milk jug and cover, circa 1760
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen milk jug and cover, of baluster shape with wishbone handle and shell spout, painted with two park scene's beneath osier neck and cover, floral top, c.1760, height 16cm, under...
Category
1760s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Gyratory III, a sand coloured ceramic rococo sculptural vessel by Jo Taylor
By Jo Taylor
Located in London, GB
'Gyratory III' is a unique ceramic sculptural vessel by the British artist, Jo Taylor.
In the artist's own words:
"Gyratory means moving in a circle or spiral, which relates to the...
Category
2010s British Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A Magnificent Rococo Style Commode After Johann Melchoir Kambli
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze, Bois Satiné and Mahogany Commode.
By Rosel, Brussels, After The Celebrated Model By Johann Melchoir Kambli.
Of curvaceous bombé form surmoun...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Rococo Table Painted In The Venetian Style
Located in London, Park Royal
A Late 19th Century Table in the Rococo style, hand painted in the Venetian style. This Italian, table which could also be used as a desk features finely, hand-carved, scroll-work ac...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Teapot, Exclusive Silver Rococo English Mid-century Coffee Pot
Located in Hampshire, GB
An antique tea set and a silver-plated teapot that is beautifully designed and created are suitable for elegant serving. With lid pressed, cast and chased, gold gilding on the inside...
Category
1920s British Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
19th Century Rococo Soft Blue Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period Rococo desk from Dalarna Sweden.
With decorative curved legs and one single drawer.
Repainted in soft light blue.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Period Danish Rococo Front Slant Secretaire
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period Danish desk with a slant front that opens to a workspace.
Below are three serpentine drawers for useful storage.
Repainted in soft black, with a green/grey interior.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large period Rococo commode made in Stockholm.
The top three drawers are original but optional and could be removed, below are three carved drawers.
With original hardware in arge...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Louis XIV Style, giltwood marble top pedestal with decorative details
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
French Louis XIV Style giltwood marble top pedestal with decorative details. Late 19th Century, CIRCA 1890. Sourced from Dijon, France. This beautiful gilded Pedestal standing on cur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Antique Six-Light Silvered Bronze Candelabra by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique six-light silvered bronze candelabra by Christofle
French, 19th Century
Height 67cm, diameter 37cm
This superb pair of silvered bronze candelabra are crafted in the ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Fretwork Mirror with Ho Ho Bird
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Fretwork Mirror
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Carved Fretwork Mirror with Gilt Ho Ho Bird Pediment.
Mahogany carved fretwork mirror for sale with a gilt Ho Ho bird pediment shell...
Category
18th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
VINTAGE ITALIAN ORNATELY HAND CARVED DEMI LUNE GiLTWOOD & MARBLE CONSOLE TABLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Italian Giltwood with marble top Demi Lune console table made in Venice
Please note the deliver...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Early 20th Century Giltwood Cushion Mirror With Etched Glass
Located in London, GB
A really unusual cushion mirror, made in Italy in the second quarter of the 20th century.
Crafted from giltwood, it has the original etched glass, with floral and avian detail. Ple...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Large Rococo style porcelain mantel clock by Meissen
German, 19th century
Measures: Height 66cm, width 33cm, depth 25cm
This superb mantel clock is a truly wonderful example of ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Oil On Canvas In Gilt Frame School Of Nicolas De Largilierre
By (circle of) Nicolas de Largillierre
Located in London, GB
School of Largillierre, Portrait of a Lady of the Verheyden Family. The original frame is black lacquered wood with gilt insert.
Nicolas de Largilliere (1656-1746), was born in Paris...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Rococo Design Antique George III Sterling Silver Salver, Richard Rugg 1772
By Richard Rugg
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1772 by Richard Rugg, this wonderful, George III period, antique sterling silver salver, features a shaped shell and gadroon borders and stands on 4 lion paw ...
Category
1770s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver gilt rococo revival wall mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Silver gilt rococo revival wall mirror.
Large good quality 4 foot diameter carved wood mirror, central 27 inch mirror surrounded by interlocking loops in a silvered effect.
Ideal f...
Category
Late 20th Century English Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large carved rococo influenced gilt wall mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large carved rococo influenced gilt wall mirror circa 1990.
Good quality rococo romantic revival wall mirror which measures at 4 foot in diameter. Deep carved hoops in gilt finish,...
Category
Late 20th Century English Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
18th century carved Italian rococo giltwood mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century carved Italian rococo giltwood mirror, circa 1730.
Superb quality rococo period giltwood mirror of large proportions. Profusely carved frame with plenty of depth in the...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Swedish Rococo Table in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Rococo table.
Dry scraped to original colour with retouches.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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