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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
Period: 20th Century
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.
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20th Century French Rococo Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Silverplate Shield Back Sconces with Rococo Shell Details, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
AIS1838 A pair of large double light sconces in a silverplate over bronze finish. The shield-form backplates are finished above and below with shell motifs. The S-curving arms have s...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Rococo Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Marble Centre Table
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo style rosewood, ormolu and marble centre table. French, Early 20th century. Measures: height 76cm, diameter 92 cm. This expertly crafted rosewood centre table is ...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Serge Roche Style Carved Wall Brackets
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Carved wall brackets in the style of Serge Roche with scroll form and brushed gilt finish.
Category

20th Century Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Capo di Monte Oval Casket
Located in Montreal, QC
This box is an unusually large and decorative example of the work of this factory. Both highly ornamental and functional, it is ideal for dressing table or more formal settings. The ...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Capo di Monte Oval Casket
Antique Capo di Monte Oval Casket
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Bing and Grondahl Figure of Oluf Poulsen as Henrik, Holberg Collection
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

Rococo French Style Carved Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved and gilt, French style large mirror frame, pair available.
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1990s North American Rococo Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Giltwood Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French gilt wood armchairs, dating from around the 1930’s. They are of outstanding quality, they have generous proportions and are very comfortable. The g...
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1930s French Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

1900 Rare Silver Metal Floor Lamp Pink Opaline by Christofle
Located in Marseille, FR
1900 rare silver metal floor lamp pink opaline by Christofle. Roccoco style. Electrification will have to be fixed.
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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Silver Gilt 3-Branch Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver gilt 3-branch candelabra Continental, 20th Century Height 27cm, width 28cm, depth 12cm These superb silver gilt candelabra were crafted in the 20th century and thei...
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20th Century European Rococo Furniture

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Crystal Chandelier Baccarat with 12 Arms Finely Decorated with Pearls, 19th Cen
Located in Madrid, ES
Very beautiful Baccarat crystal chandelier in crystal, very thin and transparent with 12 appliques. Central baluster with hand-blown glass rod. 20th century. Height 100 cm. diameter ...
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Large Bronze Chandelier in the Rococo Manner
Located in London, GB
A large ornate bronze chandelier in the Rococo manner with a highly ornate bulbous stem terminating in a large flattened orb and from which the twelve scrolling, acanthus clad branch...
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Mid-20th Century English Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Walnut Long Caned Benches, 20th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Traditional handmade Walnut long caned bench with shaped voluted legs and moulded Jacobean inspired stretchers. Perfect used as window seats, a bench ...
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20th Century English Rococo Furniture

Materials

Walnut

ANTiQUE FRENCH ROCOCO GOLD GILT BRASS EIGHT BRANCH CHERUB CHANDELIER LIGHT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1900 French solid gilt brass Rococo ceiling chandelier de...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Chandelier in Wrought Iron, Crystal and Glass Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French chandelier in wrought iron, crystal and glass style of Maison Baguès six lights.
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1940s French Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Rococo style Porcelain couple Karl Ens Volkstedt, Early 20th Century
Located in Uppsala , SE
Karl Ens Volkstedt, Germany Porcelain couple in 18th Century dress, Rococo style. Vintage porcelain figure; hand painted; pastel colors; gloss finish. ENS backstamp. Measures app...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

"Starfish" mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Large contemporary mirror with frame in silvered wood and beveled mirror. A pair is available.
Category

Late 20th Century French Rococo Furniture

Charming Neo baroque Chandelier in giltwood circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming Neo baroque Chandelier in giltwood circa 1950 some lack of gilding and wear, but the general condition remains very satisfactory
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1950s French Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

1950, Italian Work, Lacquered Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950, Italian work, gilt and black lacquered wrought iron chandelier.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Rococo Style Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Rococo style gilt metal sconces French, 20th Century Measures: Height 34cm, width 29cm, depth 15m The sconces in this pair are crafted in the elegant Rococo style. Each sconce features a gilt metal backplate adorned with moulded foliate forms. The backplate of each issues twin scrolled light...
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20th Century French Rococo Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rococo Style Mirror with Colourful Carved Floral Decor , Italy, 20th Century
Located in Budapest, HU
This Rococo-style wall mirror features a polychrome frame set on a chalk background with partial gilding. The rectangular frame has a dynamic, undulating design, culminating in a dom...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Italian Rococo Style Silver Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Italian Rococo style candelabra in silver with scrolling arms and floral candle pots. Measures: H 7 in.; W 12 in.  
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20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

Materials

Silver

Pair Gilt Rococo Urns French Gilt Tureens Louis Rocaille
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt rococo urns in the Louis XVI manner Very opulent pair, just crying out to be the centrepiece to any interiors scheme So intricately cast with the rocaille details Ve...
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1980s Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Rococo Doré Bronze and Patina Bow Top Ribbon Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful doré bronze chandelier with four lights is filled with beautiful swirls of bronze with floral, swag and ribbon detail. At the center is a patina globe accented with fl...
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1920s French Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Rococo Style Curved-Arms Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite candelabra in Rococo style. Bronze finely engraved. Seven scroll styled curved arms in vase-formed grommets. (T-Mr-22-Bp).
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20th Century Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian Shelf Depicting the Roman Emperor from the Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Decorated wood shelf Date/Period: 20th century Dimension: 50cm x 45cm 35cm Materials: Wood Additional information: Italian shelf depicting the Roman emperor from the early...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Antique Austrian Enamel on Silver and Gold Jeweled Ewers
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Austrian enamel, silver and gold ewers. Each beautifully inset with chunks of semi precious stones. Including amethyst r...
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Early 20th Century Rococo Furniture

Gilt Rococo Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A stunning carved giltwood Rococo phoenix crested mirror.  
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Carved Striped Upholstery Tall Backs Carved Walnut Scallop Design Decorated
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Carved Striped Upholstery Tall Backs Carved Walnut Scallop Design Decorated Arm Fireside Chairs MINT!
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20th Century American Rococo Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Large French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
Large French gilt bronze wall sconces French, 20th century Measures: Height 165cm, width 83cm, depth 63cm Each twelve-branch sconc...
Category

20th Century French Rococo Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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...
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20th Century Rococo Furniture

Materials

Iron

A Six-Arm Crystal and Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This fanciful crystal and iron chandelier is composed of six arms with lovely floral bobeches. The silvered iron frame is decorated with crystal balls and beads, accented with green...
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20th Century Unknown Rococo Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Fabulous Heavily Carved Alabaster Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous heavily carved alabaster plafonnier, France, circa 1910. 3 Lights. Dimensions:18" diameter, 40" length (can be shortened) CW2395.
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1910s French Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Chandelier Attributed to Bagues
Located in New York, NY
This 1930s French chandelier adapts an Ancien Regime form to Cafe Society taste. The arms are3 trimmed with cut-glass arabesques, the frame is steel rath...
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1930s French Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Steel

Carved Rococo Style Silver Tufted Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, antique style carved, tufted chair. Newly upholstered in silver-gray sheen fabric. Frame has a dark silver painted finish.
Category

1940s Vintage Rococo Furniture

Materials

Satin

Set of 3 Giltwood Carved Twin Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A set of 3 giltwood carved twin wall lights This is a very attractive set of lights they each have 2 sconces The lights are in good vintage c...
Category

Early 20th Century Rococo Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Porcelain, Crystal and Gilt Bronze Pendant, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain, crystal and gilt bronze pendant. France, early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Ceramic, Glass and Brass Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic, glass and brass chandelier, circa 1900.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rococo Meissen B Form Serving Dish Bowl Cobalt Gold
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rococo Meissen B-Form This is a piece of Meissen porcelain, likely a serving dish or bowl, from their "B-Form" collection, characterized by its ornate, rococo-inspired design with a ...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

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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