Rococo Furniture
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.
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Furniture
Cotton, Linen
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Wood
Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Linen, Pine, Paint
1990s Italian Rococo Furniture
Marble
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Furniture
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Pine
1760s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Rococo Furniture
Murano Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Giltwood
1870s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Pine
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Brass, Iron
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Delft
Early 20th Century Spanish Rococo Furniture
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Giltwood
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1930s American Vintage Rococo Furniture
Burl, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Fabric, Tapestry
18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1870s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Pearlware
1790s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Faience
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Delft
21st Century and Contemporary Rococo Furniture
Carrara Marble
1990s Italian Rococo Furniture
Marble
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1960s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Leather, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Canvas
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 1800s Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Delft
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Furniture
Wool, Silk
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Crystal, Brass
18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Bronze
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Furniture
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Olive
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Giltwood
1880s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain