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: New York
Style: Rococo
Fine 18th C Dutch Polychrome Painted Delft Charger
Located in valatie, NY
A Fine 18th c Dutch polychrome painted Delft charger, decorated with vibrantly colored stylized tulips and flowers painted in manganese, green, yellow...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Delft Plate or Dish Hand Painted Netherlands De Porceleyn Lampetkan Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This Dutch Delft plate is a wow visually!
Made in the factory of De Porceleyn Lampetkan (The Porcelain Ewer) in the city of Delft circa 1760, it was hand-painted in bold polychrome c...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Fine 18th c Dutch Polychrome Painted Delft Charger
Located in valatie, NY
A fine 18th c Dutch Polychrome painted delft charger, decorated with vibrantly colored stylized tulips and flowers painted in manganese, green, yellow...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
A fine Swedish Rococo armchair with carved backrest and turned arm rests. Wide seat atop cabriolet legs with turned H-cross construction. Tastefully repainted in pale blue and origin...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique French Tapestry Rococo Tapestry Blue Wool & Silk 3x6 Handwoven Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique French Tapestry Rococo Tapestry Green Blue 2'8" x 5'6" (3' x 6') 81cm x 168cm Circa 1920
"A magnificent antique French tapestry with Rococo style. It has very rare in...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wool
Large Blue and White Delft Charger 18th Century Made circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this Antique blue and white Delft charger with a well-painted landscape showing a house and trees. The decoration is crisp. The scene is framed by an attracti...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and rare pair of Meissen Schneeballen and intricately ormolu mounted potpourri vases with covers. The vases are supported by finely...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Marble Drinks Table
Located in New York, NY
**One of two available, each sold separately, as per listing.
An Italian marble and wood side or drinks table, in the Rococo style, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. Table has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Pair Large Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Our very large pair of gilt bronze three-light sconces in the Louis XV rococo style measure 30 inches (76 cm) tall and are in very good condition. Drilled for electrification. We may...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meissen Group of Commedia Dell"arte, Harlequin and Columbine Dancing
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen Porcelain Group of Commedia Dell"arte, harlequin and columbine dancing. This example depicts Harlequin dancing...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Rococo Style Hand Carved Gilded Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful 20th century (approximately 1940's) French Rococo style wall mirror. The mirror features very finely hand carved wood gilded rectangular frame and an oval shaped mirror g...
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Rococo Walnut Bench
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Early 19th Century rococo long walnut bench with neutral upholstery on carved cabriole legs.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Three Antique Delft Chargers Hand Painted Netherlands Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This collection of three antique Dutch Delft chargers showcases the craftsmanship of the 18th-century potteries in the city of Delft.
Each charger is hand painted in a vibrant array ...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
French Table clock Louis XV Style - Gilt bronze 22 inch tall
Located in Kingston, NY
French tall bronze mantel clock in the Louis XVI style, dating from around 1890.
Measurements: 22 x 10 x 5 1/2 in. (55.9 x 25.4 x 14 cm.)
Weighs 18 lbs.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful French Rococo Doré Bronze Six-Light Elegant Chandelier Tassel Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful leaves envelope the six candle cups and are gracefully layered throughout this large Rococo doré bronze chandelier with tassel accented center.
Measures: 38" H x 24" W.
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris
Located in New York, NY
A French white porcelain desk letter or mail holder with small flowers and leaves in the Rococo design style, circa mid-20th century, Paris, France. Piece with scalloped edge is hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Antique Delft Blue and White Jar Made by The Claw Netherlands Circa 1790
By The Claw
Located in Katonah, NY
This hand-painted jar and cover from circa 1790 boasts beautiful Dutch Delft floral artwork.
The intricate design features a stunning array of blooms and vines in deep and medium cobalt blue.
The shoulders of the jar are adorned with lappets filled with flower heads, and its octagonal form is topped with a simple, deep blue knop.
Dimensions: 12.75" tall x 6" at widest point x 4.75" across base
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
Price: $1160
Background of Dutch Delft:
The technique of making Delft was first described in writing by Gerrit Paape in "The Delft Pottery Maker," written in 1794 and dedicated to Lambertus Sanderus, the owner of De Porceleyne Claeuw (The Porcelain Claw). Delft faience began in the 17th century. Much of the most beautiful Delft was produced in the Dutch city...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Rococo Swedish 18th Century Cabinet with Glass Doors, Sweden, Circa 1760-1775
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Rococo 18th century cabinet, origin: Sweden, circa 1760 - 1775, red exterior with glass doors revealing six shelves in a dark grey/blue interior and two cabinets below. Beaut...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
Pair Antique Dutch Delft Cows Painted in Polychrome Petit Feu Colors Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of small polychrome figures of recumbent cows was made in Delft, Holland, circa 1780. Each cow shows a spotted hide and brown forelock, eyes, horns, and tail.
Each is deco...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Italian Table Painted Finish in Rococco Style
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful side table
Hand painted with landscapes
Category
1820s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th C. Meissen ‘Schneeballen’ 'Snowball' Covered Bowl & Plate W/ Birds
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 19th Century Meissen Porcelain ‘Schneeballen’ (Snowball) Covered Bowl and Underplate with Encrusted Flowers, Vines, Leaves, and Birds. This piece is very rare and extremely hi...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted at The Axe Holland Circa 1770
By The Axe
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white charger was hand painted at De Porcelene Bijl* "The Axe" circa 1770.
The center of the charger is filled with a lovely flowering plant.
We see flowers in full blo...
Category
1770s Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Blue and White Delft Chargers Theeboom Pattern made by "The Claw" circa 1770
By De Klaauw
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Dutch Delft chargers in the "Theeboom" pattern shows a tea plant with a fan-shaped bouquet of leaves and flowers.
The deep cobalt blue is fabulous!
This is one of the ...
Category
1770s Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Pair Dutch Delft Hand Painted Imari Dishes 18th Century Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
These Dutch pancake plates are adorned with a beautiful hand-painted scene in bold Imari colors of cobalt blue and iron red, enhanced by forest green and bright yellow, which replace...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Group of a Woman Seated w/ Bowl of Flowers & Pet Goat
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Woman Seated with a Bowl of Flowers and a Pet Goat. This finely detailed Meissen group depicts a young woman seated on a naturalistic bas...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Rococo 18th Century Silver Gilt and Marble Top Console
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo (18th Century) silver gilt bracket console with carved scroll form legs conncected with a stretcher and a filigree carved apron supporting a Siena yellow marble top
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo sofa from Lindome. The raised sofa back crowns and undulating s-shaped front edges are exquisitely hand-carved in the form of shel...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
French 18th century Rococo Painted Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Unusual painted bombe commode with two drawers.
Exuberant form with faux marbleized top, carved decoration and very unusual floral carved drawer pulls. Paint probably of later date.
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Rococo Giltwood Mirror 18th C
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo (18th Century) Giltwood Mirror with carved sides and a center top pediment having a small oval inset mirror
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Clock Garniture Mantelpiece, Impressive 21 inches tall, Gilt Bronze
Located in Kingston, NY
Antique 19th-century gilt bronze clock and candelabra set featuring ornate scrolls and acanthus leaf designs. The set includes a central clock with an enameled dial and two matching ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
German Rococo Four Panel Painted Screen, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 4 panels depicting fete galante scenes within cartouches. old cracquelure to paint, loss of paint to corners.
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Exceptional Singerie-Themed Rosewood Commode by Zwiener
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Attributed to Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Date: Late 19th Century
Dimension: 39(H) x 62(W) x 24(D) inches
Inspired by Charles Cressent, this darling rosewood commode showcases the increasingly favored theme of hilarious monkey antics. Named "commode aux enfants balançant un singe," the style is beloved by many. One is showcased in the Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor, and another located within the Linsky Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; two reside in the Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon, and another is part of the collection at the Louvre.
Singerie — from the French for "Monkey Trick" — is a genre of art in which monkeys are depicted apeing human behaviour. Adorned with cast gilt bronze, the commode features a delightful scene on its front and sides where two children playfully swing a monkey on a rope amidst a lavish display of cast acanthus leaves. The central monkey ornament...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front doors above a drawer with a pull out front interior chair having a left arm.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Herend Hungarian Blue Decorated and Lidded Porcelain Urns
By Herend
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Hungarian (20th Century porcelain urns with bright blue backgrounds and painted central pastoral scenes with gilt and pink details and lids with decorative cutouts...
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mystery Artist, French School 'La Toilette intime' Pastel on Vellum Painting
Located in Kingston, NY
Mystery Artist: Pastel on vellum painting, 18th-century French School. This piece portrays an intimate grooming scene, capturing a moment of private reflection.
Measurement: Art: 21...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Other
19th C Meissen Porcelain Grouping of a Mother & her Daughter at Tea-Time w/ Lace
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Grouping of a Good Mother and her Daughter at Tea-Time. This finely crafted 19th-century Meissen porcelain grouping depicts an intimate scene of a mother and her daughter during tea-time. The composition features a seated woman dressed in an elaborate floral-patterned gown with lace trim, a bonnet with a delicate pink ribbon, and a sheer veil draping over her shoulders. She holds a letter in one hand while gently placing the other on her daughter's head, creating a tender moment between the two figures. The young girl, clad in a striped blue and white dress...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Two Venetian Parcel-Gilt Easel Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Unusual easel framed Venetian carved wood parcel-gilt mirrors. Original finish, very decorative Italian dresser top mirrors selling and priced as a ...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Shell Encrusted Iron Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
A vintage French wrought iron six-light scrolled arm rectangular chandelier encrusted in sea shells. The wrought iron carriage is covered with sand and decorated with masses of shell...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine
Located in New York, NY
A FIne Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine of superb quality. This unusual Monkey figurine is playing the Obo musical instrument dresse...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Swedish Rococo Slant Front Corner Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Swedish Rococo slant front corner desk. Desktop opens to reveal an ample working surface, ten small drawers with brass knobs and a locking cubby door. Interior tastefully ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Brass and Porcelain Hand Mirror of a Bacchanalia Scene by Capodimonte
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style brass hand mirror with round Capodimonte porcelain on back and filigree handle (19/20th Century).
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Rococo Gold Damask Throne Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Italian Rococo high back gilt carved throne chairs with gold damask slip seat and back.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
Period Louis XV Grey Painted Canape
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine sofa made in France circa 1750 is from the period of the reign of Louis XV. The carved beech wood frame is decorated with flowers and extensively modeled rails. The piece i...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Beech
Italian Rococo Style 18th Century Faux Marble Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo style Sicilian (18th Century) large rectangular center table with a faux marble resting upon a white-painted & gilt carved base & apron supported on four cabriole legs.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Wonderful German 800 Sterling Silver Cherub Figural Centerpiece Lazarus Posen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful german 800 sterling silver cherub figural centerpiece by Lazarus Posen, circa 1890
In the Rococo style, with a putti / cherub holding...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
Italian Rococo Gold Damask Throne Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Italian Rococo high back gilt carved throne chairs with gold damask slip seat and back.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold
Italian Rococo Gilt Round End Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo (18th century) gilt round end table with a floral carved design and eagle figure resting on a triangular base with an apron supporting a round green marble top.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Swedish Rococo Tragsofa
Located in Huntington, NY
An exquisite Swedish tragsofa with traditional Rococo shape and design (e.g. cabriole legs, curves and counter-curves) and Gustavian carvings (e.g. cross hatching, floral detail abov...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique French Louis XIV Bronze Foliate Form Fireplace Andiron Chenets C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XIV Bronze Foliate Form Fireplace Andiron Chenets C1890
Measures - 17"h x 10.25"w x 20.5"d
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Watercolor Painting of Diana and Cupid
Located in Kingston, NY
An 18th-century watercolor painting depicting Diana and Cupid, elegantly framed in an oval gilt frame.
Measurement: Art: 10 x 8 3/4 in. (25.4 x 22.2 cm.), Frame: 13 1/4 x 11 1/2 in....
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Other
Mid-19th Century, French, Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Aubusson rug
France, 1870
Beige and pink floral design
Dimensional border
21'4" x 12'10".
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wool
Thomas Webb & Sons Double Overlaid White Over Yellow Etched & Acid Washed Vase
Located in New York, NY
An incredible quality Thomas Webb & Sons cameo double overlaid white over yellow etched and acid washed vase. This particular vase is of a yellow ground with white overlaid flowers, ...
Category
1890s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of English Carved Rococo Cartouche Shaped Looking Glasses
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine pair of English, carved rococo cartouche shaped looking glasses circa 1755 designed of c-scrolls and s-scrolls, crested with an acanthus spray, one scroll carved with egg and ...
Category
1750s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Vintage Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian writing table / desk with Rococo Revival handicarved solid wood frame accented by a scalloped apron and gilt embossed l...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Cast-Iron Chimney Plate 18th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
Square shaped iron-cast chimney plate from an old French castle depicting draped torches. France. 18th century.
Measurements:
width: 17"
height: 17"
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Venetian Gilt Carved and Polychrome Frame
Located in New York, NY
A rare Venetian hand-carved and gilt picture frame, with hand-painted detail and background panels. Opening size: 24 1/2" x 19 3/8".
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Swedish Rococo Slant Front Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo slant front desk. Front opens to reveal a large work surface, ten pull out drawers, seven cubbies and two pull out document holders. A sliding cover at the base open...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
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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