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
Late 18th Century Blue Painted Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls.
It has been given an exceptional new professional aqua blue layered...
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Fragments with Gold Flower Reliefs & Golden Barite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian fragments with a gold flower relief decorated with natural forming baroque pearls to emulate the flower on a matrix of barite and double terminated calci...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century White Painted Large Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The white painted finish is striking in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on a decoratively carved skirt and cabriolet feet.
The newer, professionally applied white...
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Metallic & Chenille Floral Appliqued Linen Pillows, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of custom designed pillows by Melissa Levinson. 19th century metallic and chenille embroidered floral textile has been hand applied to a contemporary natural colored linen and...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine secretary reflects the understated grace of Swedish styling in the late 1700's.
The original black painted finish has been scraped, revealing the warm aged pine patina bel...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with French Rococo Style, Kitchen, Foyer or Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
50996, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with French Rococo style, kitchen, foyer or entry rug. French Rococo Romanticism meets ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Italian rococo style painted and upholstered lounge chairs, 19th century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Italian rococo style painted and upholstered lounge chairs, 19th century. These tub style chairs having shapely frames including lovely aprons and an old painted finish. Fa...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
George II period rococo design tea caddy suite made in London 1739 by John Pero
By John Pero
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1739 by John Pero, this stunning suite of George II Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies and Sugar Caddy, are in the Rococo taste, featuring flat chase...
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1730s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Italian Maiolica Tureens, Ferretti Manufacture, Lodi Circa 1770 - 1780
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of maiolica tureens
Antonio Ferretti Manufacture
Lodi, circa 1770-1780
Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire).
a – 8.66 x 11.02 x 7.48 in (22 x 28 x 19...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
Set of Four Louis XV Chairs
Located in SE
Set of four Louis XV chairs from about 1750, made in Netherlands. The back of the chairs are elegantly carved in round shapes. The the legs, board...
Category
1750s Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Highly Decorative Rococo Timber Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A highly decorative French Rococo wood fireplace. The jambs with scrollwork throughout surmounted by frieze with scrolls, floral embellishments and cartouche to centre. French. Curre...
Category
18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest al...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Table Lamp in Ormolu
Located in London, GB
A large and ornate gilt bronze lamp, modeled as a putto holding the lamp fitting aloft whilst kneeling on a hexagonal base embellished with foliate Rococo decorations.
French, c. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Delft - set of three plates, mid 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Set of three Blue Dutch Delftware plates with a rare chinoiserie decoration of a central geometrical decoration of flowers.
Unmarked
In good condition: only the usual wear to the rim.
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Faience
AMAZING Portuguese 18th Century CUPBOARD
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese 18th Century CUPBOARD
built with gilded and painted elements from the 19th century. XVIII. With two doors, interior with shelves.
Small defects.
Dim.: 173 x 125 x 44 cm
g...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Set of Ten Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
There is an understated elegance to this set of ten antique Swedish pine dining chairs including eight side chairs and two arm chairs in the Rococo style.
Pierced splat backs, carved...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Linen, Pine, Paint
Pair Petite Venetian Polychromed Giltwood Console Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair petite Venetian polychromed giltwood console tables: gold and silver parcel gilt wood with a faux-painted marble top. The wood has been carved to resemble beautiful branches wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large French Mirror with Cartouche and Original Glass
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful late 19th century carved wood mirror. Restrained Rococo in design with swirling gilded leaves and stems reaching up to a crown of bursting flowers. The gilded surface is ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
18th Century Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The antique white painted finish is captivating in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on curved cabriole feet. While the paint is newer and professionally applied, i...
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gold Gilt Swedish Mirror, circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking mirror is crowned by a carved Grecian urn and garland.
Burnished gold and brick red/brown accent the beautiful carving, with slight yellow/green/white undertones.
There...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Bust of Marie-Antoinette in Terracotta, after F. Lecomte – 1920
By Félix Lecomte
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Terracotta bust of Marie-Antoinette after Félix Lecomte (1737-1817), French sculptor, notably winner of the Prix de Rome in 1758, and member of the French Academy.
The artist depicts...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Superior Quality Louis XV Kingwood Marble Topped Buffet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This exceptional early 20th-century Louis XV style buffet in richly grained Kingwood is an exceptional example of French craftsmanship and Rococo style. Featuring reverse diamond mat...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Rococo Cream Lacquer 2 Drawer Nightstands Bombe Bedside Commode - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Cream Lacquer 2 Drawer Bombe Nightstands - a Pair. Item features a distressed finish, nicely carved details, 2 drawers, quality Italian craftsmanship. Ci...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Italian Mecca Hand-Carved Tassels on an Antique Braid
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassels strung on an antique braid. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. The braiding...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
20th Century Rococo Style Sterling Silver Chocolate/Coffee Pot , Italy, 1989
Located in Cagliari, IT
Extraordinary reproduction of an Italian coffee / chocolate pot of the 18th century hand made by Ilario Pradella for Bellezza Cagliari.
Splendid chisel work typical of the Milanese ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
glass chandelier in murano style
Located in TARBES, FR
Discover this sumptuous glass and brass chandelier, inspired by the prestigious Murano style. This exceptional light combines the elegance of hand-blown glass with the robustness and...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
1980s Signed Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug with French Rococo Pastels
Located in Dallas, TX
77436 Vintage Persian Tabriz Shirfar Rug with Romantic French Provincial Rococo Style 16'11 x 26'09. Fashioned by the adept touch of Shir Far, a celebrated master weaver...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Large Pair of Transomed Louis XV Doors
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of transomed Louis XV doors: Régence period exterior doors, hand carved in oak with original transom. Dated to the first half of the 18th century. These doors and transom originally belonged to a home in Paris. They include original, or extremely early, hardware. Hand carved scroll and rocaille motifs adorn both doors and transom. Doors, transom and architectural surround...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional antique Rococo style mirror of carved gilt wood is ornately framed and boasts floral motifs as well as a mischievous fores...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century Large Black Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large oak chest of four drawers resting on scalloped skirt and curved cabriole feet.
While the paint is newer and professional...
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An imposing Louis XV ebonized writing table with finely chased gilt bronze mounts. The stepped moulded rectangular top inset with the original gilt-tooled leather above three frieze drawers with elaborate ormolu handles and escutcheons, the reverse conformingly organized with three simulated drawers, allowing this bureau plat to be freestanding, the cabriole legs with sabot feet headed by female masks.
The iconic Coco chancel lived with a Rococo writing desk...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Sconces, Set Of 2, Massive, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage bronze sconces in Louis XV style with voluminous, very beautiful casting. Manufactured in Belgium, by Massive, 1960s.
Support in gilded bronze and handcrafted by craftsmen.
...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Gilt Sterling Silver And Enamel Picture Frame
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique (gilt) vermeil over sterling silver ornate picture frame with red and blue vitreous enamel, Italy, circa 1890. Has hallmark on front. Oval...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Eight plates by dresden manufactory porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautiful suite of eight plates by dresden porcelain .A scalloped edge and openwork, a reticulated border with panels of garlands of flowers and a paited center with a very beau...
Category
1890s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Figurines Two Putts Holding a Mask and Birdcage
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century Meissen figurines attributed to Ernst August Leuteritz with two putts holding a masc from which mouths come a little dog and a birdcage.
Perfect condition.
Category
1880s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front and beautifully carved skirt resting on cabriolet feet.
It has been given an exceptional newer professional...
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Scenic Tapestry Wall Hanging, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This vintage scenic tapestry shows courting couples in an idyllic country setting by a lake, a cherub statue, waterfall. It is made in a soft, light color palette of greens, pinks, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Tapestry
Early 19th Century Stunning Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a stunning early 19th century Swedish Gustavian secretary. This secretary features a newer, professionally applied white and gray e...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Rococo Rosewood Marble Top Console Tables (Manner of Gotti)
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Rococo-style (19th Century) rosewood consoles with rouge Siena marble tops inlaid with kingwood, brass & mother of pearl. (Manner of Gotti) (PRICED AS Pair) (Related ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble
Venetian Rococo Gilt Painted Faux Stone Console Entry Table Office Desk Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Venetian Rococo gilt painted faux stone console entry table office desk antique. An exceptional large 18th century serpentine front and sides molded...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
19th Century, French Painting with Blind man's bluff by Nicolas Edward Gabe
Located in IT
Nicolas Edward Gabe (Paris, 1814-1865)
Blind man's bluff
Oil on canvas, cm L 72 x W 58 (without frame); with frame cm H 98 x W 84 x D 8
The painting, made in oil on canvas, depicts s...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Canvas
FRENCH PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS 19th century
in carved and gilded wood.
Upholstered seats.
small defects.
Dim.: 71 x 69 x 53 cm
good conditions
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
French Sèvres-style Porcelain Plate in Gilt Bronze Mount
Located in Lantau, HK
This French Sèvres-style porcelain plate from the 19th century is set in a gilt bronze mount, ormolu that features a Rococo base, rim and two handles with stylized foliage and C-scro...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Baroque Walnut Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful large baroque mirror in striking design. The mirror is covered with thick walnut veneer and brass decorations. The mirror dates from the late baroque period, circa 1770.
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
LARGE PAIR OF STUNNING ANTIQUE FRENCH 1920's BRONZED CANDLE SCONCE WALL LIGHTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of large circa 1920-1940'S gilt bronzed French wall sconce Candle lamps
These came fro...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Cherub Architectural Element or Wall Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large hand-carved wooden cherub is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Germany and dating to approximately 1750 and done in the period Rococo style. The sculpture is ...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Pair of antique French gilt brass Rococo wall lights
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Pair of gilt brass Rococo wall lights
Gilt brass three arm lights in the Rococo style, a mirrored pair with S-scroll foliate wall plates, bobeche and candle holders.
French, circa 19...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
21st Century Rococò Style Italian Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Console Table
Located in Cagliari, IT
Exceptional Rococo style hand carved side table. The lacquering in antique ivory and antique silver was done by hand. On the top, the painting has an effect of faux-marbre and the wh...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
1940s Venetian Rococò Style Wall Mirror in pressed Wood Black and Gold Laquered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant midcentury Venetian Rococò style wall mirror in pressed carved wood black and gold laquered
Measures cm: H 102, W 70, D 10.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Italian Alabaster Vase on Stand
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive vase was carved in Italy in circa 1900 from a veined grey alabaster. The vase is shaped like stylised loutrophoros-amphora vessel with an ovoid body and elo...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Rococo Fruitwood Cupid Crib
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo style (18/19th Cent) carved fruitwood cupid design crib on rustic carved wood base.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
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
French Gilt Wall Mirror This is a beautifully Decorative Gold Gesso Frame
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gilt Wall Mirror
This is a beautifully Decorative Gold Gesso Frame Mirror it has an oval shape in the centre with gilded piercings and Scrolls, the gilt finish is very sligh...
Category
1920s Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gesso
19th Century Italian, Rococo Style, Walnut Side Table with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rococo style walnut side table with drawer, serpentine front and shaped apron.
William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interiors since 1956.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Venetian Console Table and Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
This Grand Venetian console and mirror was made in Venice, Italy, during the late 17th century, circa 1680. It features a polychrome and gilt finish with a hand painted faux marble t...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Great scale and generous proportions with arched back with central carved rocaille over an upholstered back and serpentine seat and conforming shaped seat rail with carved decoration...
Category
1750s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
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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