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

Period: 19th Century

Late 19th Century Small Oval Mirror

Located in Charlottesville, VA

The perfect small mirror. Add dimension to any wall.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture

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Giltwood

Late 19th Century Small Oval Mirror

Pair Of Meissen Splendid Lidded Vases 'Potpourri With Cupids', Kaendler, Ca 1870

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Baluster-shaped vase body on a stepped, round base with a pierced lid, lavishly decorated with sculpted and colourfully painted flowers, leaves, fruit and rocailles, as well as two c...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Of Meissen Splendid Lidded Vases 'Potpourri With Cupids', Kaendler, Ca 1870

19th Century French Bleached Oak Side Table

Located in High Point, NC

Perched on cabriole legs – the piece imparts a playful figure – carved hooves emphasize the zoomorphic elegance. A classical shape first recorded in ancient Greece and China, regaini...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Side Table

Early 19th Century French Wooden Table

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden side table made in early 19th century France. This small table features a drawer and shelf with carved surround. Intricate scroll and leaf pat...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Oak

Early 19th Century French Wooden Table

19th Swedish Gustavian Longcase Painted Mora Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century Swedish Gustavian longcase painted clock, featuring an elegant and slender wooden case with decorative details. Scraped down to the original Polychromed painted and hand...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood, Paint

19th Swedish Gustavian Longcase Painted Mora Clock

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Style Rococo 3 Panel Screen Room Divider

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: H: 49 1/2in W: 49 1/2in D: 1in to 16in This 19th century Louis XV style 3 panel screen room divider is truly a beautiful pie...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Gesso, Upholstery, Mirror, Wood

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Style Rococo 3 Panel Screen Room Divider

19th C. French Carved Mirror with Flowers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Rococo carved mirror adorned with intricate floral motifs. This mirror would be a great addition to any classical or vintage-inspired decor. The craftsmanship and atte...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

19th C. French Carved Mirror with Flowers

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful antique French Rococo cartel wall clock, the movement by Vincenti et Cie and retailed in Paris, circa 1870. Beautifully modelled asymmetric case of 'C' scrolls, profusely...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

Rococo Style 1890s Swedish Light Grey Painted and Carved Bergères Chairs, a Pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Rococo style classic light grey painted bergères chairs from circa 1890 with carved floral décor, cabriole legs and upholstery. Immerse yourself in the poetic allur...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Rococo Style 1890s Swedish Light Grey Painted and Carved Bergères Chairs, a Pair

Large Antique Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers With Blue Painted Finish Circa 1800's

Located in Round Top, TX

This impressive large oak chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the (newer) blue professionally applied painted finish accenting the Rococo curv...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood, Oak, Paint

Large Antique Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers With Blue Painted Finish Circa 1800's

Old Paris Porcelain Oval Bowl Masterfully Painted With a Bouquet of Pink Roses

By Old Paris

Located in Boston, MA

Look at the museum quality painting of roses on this Old Paris Porcelain bowl painted by the studio of Boyer Rue De La Paix. This bowl was made in the mid 19th century. The central p...

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1850s French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Oval Bowl Masterfully Painted With a Bouquet of Pink Roses

Set of 10 Dining Chairs Including 2 Arm Chairs, Swedish Rococo Style Painted Whi

Located in Round Top, TX

Set of eight antique Swedish dining chairs and two arm chairs in the Rococo style. Pierced splat backs, carved and shaped seat rail, cab...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Set of 10 Dining Chairs Including 2 Arm Chairs, Swedish Rococo Style Painted Whi

Old Paris Porcelain Oval Bowl Beautifully Painted With Carnations Signed Boyer

By Boyer of Paris, Old Paris

Located in Boston, MA

Look at the museum quality painting of carnations on this Old Paris Porcelain bowl painted by the studio of Boyer Rue De La Paix. This bowl was made in the mid 19th century. The central painting of carnations is surrounded by a maroon, red fluted border with raised gold arabesque and flower decorations. The carnation painting...

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1850s French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Oval Bowl Beautifully Painted With Carnations Signed Boyer

Sicilian Olive Wood Starfish Stands Circa 1880

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Italian carved olive wood Rococo style stands holding starfish specimens. The bases are 19th century, circa 1880. Starfish are recent additions s...

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1880s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Hardwood

Sicilian Olive Wood Starfish Stands Circa 1880

19th Century Antique Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Baroque style chandelier with 12 candleholders. The frame is forged of iron that is blackened and gilt. The chandelier is pear-shaped and has rockcrystas in the shape of leafs and ...

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Iron

19th Century Antique Rock Crystal Chandelier

Fine and Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A substantial and very fine quality ormolu Rococo clock by Samuel Marti. Formed in finely gilded bronze, bold, sinuous scrolls and curves form the case with delicately modelled flora...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Ormolu

Fine and Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

19th C. Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Headboard Upholstered in Tassinari Damask

Located in London, Park Royal

A late 19th century, Italian, Rococo style headboard featuring deeply scrolled, hand carved, acanthus leaves which reflect the warmth and brightness of their original water gilding with the addition of an overall naturally time aged patina. The headboard has been upholstered in a luminous damask rose Tassinari & Chatel fabric. The headboard is large for its period and can take a mattress size up to - From the Antique Collection...

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1890s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Giltwood, Wood

19th C. Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Headboard Upholstered in Tassinari Damask

Set of 4 Swedish White Painted 19th Century Rococo Style Chairs

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A set of 4 Swedish 19th century rococo style painted dining chairs. Complimentary delivery to Sweden, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Hannover, Bremen, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Dortmund, Brusse...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Beech

Set of 4 Swedish White Painted 19th Century Rococo Style Chairs

Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Made Netherlands, circa 1800

Located in Katonah, NY

Made in the Netherlands circa 1800 this antique blue and white Dutch Delft charger has beautiful cobalt blue coloring. The center shows a garden with tulips, peonies, and a water li...

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Early 1800s Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture

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Delft

Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Made Netherlands, circa 1800

Ormulu and Chased Bronze Rocaille Clock, Raingo & Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in Paris, FR

Important Rococo style clock in chased and gilt bronze. This Louis XV style clock has a very fine decoration of moving foliage, flowers and shell...

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1870s French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

Ormulu and Chased Bronze Rocaille Clock, Raingo & Frères

19th Century Silvered Louis XV Style Rococo Candlestick Lamp

Located in London, GB

A silvered candlestick in the Louis XV Rococo manner, now mounted as a lamp base. Height dimensions refer to height of pottery candlestick only. Wired and tested for UK safety ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Metal, Silver Plate

19th Century Silvered Louis XV Style Rococo Candlestick Lamp

Japy Freres Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock

By Louis Japy

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning antique French Rococo clock, circa 1880. Beautifully made in finely gilded bronze and mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain. The case is of a waisted design with p...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

Japy Freres Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock

Large Antique French Rococo Clock by A D Mougin

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large, superb and very decorative original antique French clock dating from circa 1900. It is boldly modelled in the Rococo style in finely gilded bronze. Waisted shaped case, deco...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

Large Antique French Rococo Clock by A D Mougin

1890s Louis XV 8-Arm French Cast Bronze Rococo Chandelier with Foliage Detail

Located in New York, NY

1890 cast bronze Rococo style eight arm French chandelier with organic foliage detail. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton. PA.

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1890s French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

1890s Louis XV 8-Arm French Cast Bronze Rococo Chandelier with Foliage Detail

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Two-Light Sconces with Grape Motif

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate an entry or a powder room with this pair of antique giltwood sconces; crafted in Italy, circa 1840, each wall sconce with two...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Giltwood, Mercury Glass

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Two-Light Sconces with Grape Motif

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India". Modeled with Alexander the great's three warriors/soldiers riding on caparisoned eleph...

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1880s German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers

19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn or Planter on Stand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A 19th century cast iron garden urn or planter on stand.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn or Planter on Stand

Crystal and Gilt 12-Light Chandelier

Located in Sheffield, MA

Designed with a gilt rococo scroll frame and hung with faceted beaded swags and faceted drops, this chandelier has twelve lights, eight below and four above, all with bobeches. Elect...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Crystal and Gilt 12-Light Chandelier

French Carved Giltwood Medallion on Lucite Base from the Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved medallion mounted on a custom Lucite base. This carved medallion from the turn of the 19th-20th century was originally part of an elegant ceiling panel. Freed from its original panel, this French medallion...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Lucite, Wood

French Carved Giltwood Medallion on Lucite Base from the Late 19th Century

Italian Large Size Mirror with Carved Giltwood Frame from the Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This large size Italian mirror from the second half of the 19th century, features a richly carved rectangular giltwood frame, adorned with a variety of foliage and shell motifs, typi...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Large Size Mirror with Carved Giltwood Frame from the Late 19th Century

Pair of Metallic Appliqued Blue Linen Pillows by Melissa Levinson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of custom pillows made from 19th century hand made metallic & chenille acanthus leaves appliqued on over-dyed heavy linen with antique silver metallic fringe on sides. Down inse...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Chenille

Pair of Metallic Appliqued Blue Linen Pillows by Melissa Levinson

19th Century Eastlake Chandelier

Located in Englewood, NJ

An American Nineteenth Century "Eastlake" chandelier with three arms decorated with flower and leaf decoration further decorated with three matching etched and carved glass shades.

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19th Century American Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Eastlake Chandelier

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.