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
Meissen Dog Group Pug with Puppy and Bells by J.J. Kaendler Germany, circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovingly designed group of animals:
Sitting female pug with jingle collar, looking attentively to the right, between her legs a small puppy looking out.
Designer:
Johann Joachim...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Garniture
Located in London, GB
With its exquisite paintings of putti playing sports in Arcadian landscapes, this ‘bleu celeste’ garniture demonstrates the exceptional beauty and high-quality craftsmanship of Sevre...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Meissen Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Clock by Japy Frères Grand Med
By Japy Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classical Meissen porcelain and gilt bronze clock by Japy Frères Grand Med D'Honneur. Made in France, 19th Century.
*Each porcelain has its correspondent stamp / signed.
Dimensions:...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Meissen 'Pantalone and Columbine' , Model 279
Located in Basildon, GB
Meissen figure group of 'Pantalone and Columbine'
Columbine seated holding a mask under her right arm, wearing a pink-lined green cloak and Pantalone in a salmon pink-lined cloak, ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,976 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Italian Giltwood and Gesso Wall Bracket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely detailed. Made of Gesso and giltwood. Hand carved and hand painted.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Pair of Etched Glass and Silver Pitchers by Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in London, GB
Pair of etched glass and silver pitchers by Bruckmann & Söhne
German, circa 1900
Measures: Height 33cm, width 17cm, depth 14cm
The pitchers, or claret jugs, in this pair by Bruc...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
Monumental 19th Century Giltwood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual. Have never seen one like this. Most likely had a painting inset, but mirror could be placed inside. Stand alone or hang on wall.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Church Offertory Bag in Black with Gold Ecclesiastical Trim
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Italian, hand-made black chiesa borsa (church offering purse) with gold needle-work and ecclesiastical metal gold trim. The bag has been decor...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Trimming, Thread
Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. candlesticks.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Set of 4 Candlesticks in the Rococo taste by Tiffany & Co. 3 of them stamped in the bottom "Tiffany & Co Makers Silver Soldered) France, c...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Large Scale French Rococo Carved and Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century large scale French Rococo carved giltwood mirror. Impressive carvings including an ornate crest. There is a cherub that can be added to the center of the cre...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century French Rococo Gaming / Console Table with reversible top
Located in Münster, DE
convertible console rococo around 1750
Richly inlaid rectangular top on delicate walnut base with carved buck hooves. Elaborate frame construction with reversible top with interned ...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th century English oak chest on stand
Located in London, GB
C18th English bleached oak chest on stand.
An understated useful English two part oak three drawer chest on stand with drop handles.It sits on a base with two narrow deep side drawer...
Category
1780s British Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rosenthal Molière Porcelain Platter with Floral and Gilt Detail
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This vintage Rosenthal Molière porcelain platter is a stunning example of mid-century European fine china that balances ornamental charm with delicate craftsmanship. What makes this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Carved Wood Figural Card Stand, Receiver, Late 18th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Italian carved wood figural card stand or server. Life-sized figure in the form of a young cavalier holding a round tray, on a small pedestal base.
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Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Important Royal German Rococo Mirror, Circa 1745-1755
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An important and rare German silver- and gilt-wood Rococo mirror, probably Potsdam, in the manner of Johann Michael Hoppenhaupt (1709-1769), after designs by his master Johann August...
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Meissen Harlequin and Girl Figurines Model 782 Kaendler Made circa 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning figurine group: Harlequin and girl
Measures:
height 7.28 inches
width 6.69 inches
depth 4.13 inches
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Ma...
Category
1840s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Period Stockholm Made Rococo Side Chairs with Carved Decoration
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Stockholm made Rococo chairs scraped to original paint, with carved splats, cabriole legs, H-Form cross stretchers, and new linen upholstery. Created in the 18th century, e...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
"PAIR OF BIRDS ON TORSO" FRENCH SCULPTURES SEVRES 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"PAIR OF BIRDS ON TORSO" FRENCH SCULPTURES SEVRES 19th Century
pair of Sèvres porcelain sculptures.
Resting on relief bronze bases.
Marked....
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet Vintage Turkish Rug, Cream Wool Living Room Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully handwoven patterns of floral and paisley designs sit on a background of cream and beige to create this stunning all-over design area rug. This vintage rug has been handmade carpet by Turkish artisans, made with handspun wool, which has been dyed with organic vegetable dyes. These extra-large rugs...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$1,976 Sale Price
20% Off
German Rococo 18th Century Glass Bead Decorated Centre Table with Exotic Parrot
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very rare 18th century German Rococo table. Oak and pinewood with historical paint in black and decoration in gold color. The rounded rect...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine, Beads
French Rosewood and Inlaid Jardinière
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4646 stylish rosewood plant stand / jardinière, having original brass gallery to the top and lift up centre enclosing original liner, above fine...
Category
1860s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Meissen Group Bacchanal With Wine Barrel, by Kaendler & Meyer, Germany Ca 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare, excellent porcelain group of the 19th century:
Youthful Bacchus with nymph and putti grouped around a large wine cask: The Bacchant, covered with a leopard skin, sitting sideways on the barrel, holding up grapes in his left hand and a wine glass with lid...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Sevres Porcelain and Silver Flower Vase, France, circa 1870
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Sevres porcelain and silver flower vase, France, circa 1870.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
Chiseled Bronzw Processional Cross Cap of the "Christ of the Agony", Spain, 17th
Located in Madrid, ES
Processional cross cap of the "Christ of the Agony". This Christ belonged to the parish of San Pedro de Ariznoa located in the town of Vergara in Guipuzcua. The piece is handcrafted ...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Figural Sweetmeat Dishes, J.J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Meissen porcelain chinoiserie figural sweetmeat dishes, after a model by J.J. Kandler
Each with a Malabar chinoiserie figure seated on...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Porcelain Vanity Bottle Bird Design Rococo Style
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian white and gold porcelain vanity bottle with bird design in the Rococo style, circa early-20th century, Italy. A white porcelain bottle...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Hand Carved Rococo Style Giltwood Consoles Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Pair of Rococo style consoles: elegantly sculpted by master craftsmen and finished with an antique gilded patina using traditional methods and materials.
We have a selection of mar...
Category
2010s British Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Meissen Tall Motto Child Je Les Mets a Calme G 29 Acier Marcolini Period
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN VERY LOVELY FIGURINE: MOTTO CHILD BY M.V.ACIER / JE LES METS A CALME
( = I'M CONCILIATING AND I'M SOOTHING )
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Candelabra
Located in London, GB
This pair of antique French candelabra are in the Rococo style, and are masterfully cast in gilt bronze and hung with crystal droplets. Each candelabrum holds scrolling branches for ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
A Pair of Fortuny Fabric Cushions in the DeMedici Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fortuny fabric cushions in the DeMedici pattern, green and silvery gold color way with silk bias edging and silk blend backing material, the pattern, a 17th century Italian...
Category
2010s American Rococo Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Stunning Pairs Of Wall lights Of Rococo Style, Belgium, 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful wall lamp was produced in Belgium, it is made of light synthetic foam and gilded by hand and is visually almost indistinguishable from an original from this period. Th...
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th century Polychrome and Giltwood Angel from the ambit of Franz Ignaz Gunther
Located in Leesburg, VA
A large polychrome and gilt limewood sculpture of an Angel in the Manner of Franz Ignaz Gunther, ca. 1770, Munich (Bavaria)
Approximate size: 107 c...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Meissen Turkish Pair holding sweetmeat / table salt bowls
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain, Pair of Turkish figures holding sweetmeat / table salt bowl. These sweetmeat figures were made around 1745, the original models being done by J F Eber...
Category
1740s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$17,568 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century Style Crystal and Blown Glass Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant Italian Rococò Crystal and Blown Glass Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is made in transparent color with gilded cups. This chandelier ...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Crystal
18th century high back Swedish chair with leather seat
Located in London, GB
C18th Swedish Rococo chair with leather seat.
A handsome single high backed chair circa 1760 which has a simple understated well worn patina and leather drop in seat that’s been repl...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Leather
Meissen Rococo Figure 'Huntress with Dog', by J.C. Schoenheit, Around 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborate porcelain figure of the 19th century:
Young lady with rococo wig dressed as a huntress: black trident hat with colorful feather decoration, softly falling dress...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rococo style Console hand carved solid wood branches flowers Marble top
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Every detail of this extraordinary console has been carefully designed to offer a unique piece of furniture, capable of lending a touch of sophistication and style to any environment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
These beautiful porcelain vases feature elegant Rococo-style decorations in the manner of the Sèvres manufactures.
The vases feature slightly flared cylindrical porcelain bodies ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Meissen Porcelain Fall Figural Group
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of putti holding symbols of the harvest adorn this Meissen porcelain figural group entitled Fall. Part of the company's Seasons series, these charming characters rest upon a r...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Two Antique Rococo Style Ormolu Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These wonderful ormolu (gilt bronze) candelabra are fashioned in the Rococo style, which first flourished in France in the Louis XV period (1715-1774). The candelabra are characteris...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$1,303 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style Cut Glass Sconces
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XV style cut glass sconces
French, early 20th century
Measures: Height 46cm, width 34cm, depth 21cm
The sconces in this pair are wrought from gilt metal in the Lou...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,647 / set
1750 Venezia Italy Green Lacquered Wooden Box Jewelry Case and Floral Decoration
Located in Brescia, IT
This little, refined and exquisite lacquered wooden box or jewelry case, with polychrome floral decoration on green background is a piece that shows its elegance. It could be a little jewel to contain jewels and its beauty perfectly matches with every timeless home.
The curved shape of the box, on the front, on the sides and of the feet, the rich carving, are the result of the high level craftemanships of the Venetian master cabinetery.
This magnificent piece hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and masterfully shows the lacquered Venetian style.
One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals.
Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps.
The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age.
The piece is in very good state of maintenance and it is guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original.
The wooden green lacquered box...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Coffee Table with Onyx and Porphyry Top
Located in London, GB
This coffee table was created in Italy in the 18th century. It features a rectangular top, which is crafted from onyx and edged with porphyry. This table top is composed of bands of ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Porphyry
Allegory of the Air, Glazed Porcelain, Hispania Porcelain, Spain, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Allegory of the Air. Glazed porcelain. Hispania porcelain, Spain, 20th century.
With marks.
Enameled porcelain figurine with touches of gold that shows a half-naked boy, with an o...
Category
20th Century Spanish Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
English Rococo Style 1880s Carved and Bleached Oak Console Table with Deer Heads
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Rococo style carved and bleached oak console table with deer heads and hoofed legs from the late 19th century. This late 19th-century English Rococo-style console table is...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Oak
20th Century Rococo Style Silver-Gilded Wall Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
Delicate wall mirror in Rococo style.
Bronze, finely engraved and silver-gilded. Rocaille-formed mirror frame.
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
$1,401 Sale Price
20% Off
Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773
By Antonio Jose de Santa Cruz
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver writing set. With hallmarks. Córdoba, Antonio José de Santa Cruz (Córdoba, 1733 -?) and Juan de Luque and Leiva, Spain, 1773.
It shows some fault in some container and adds b...
Category
1770s Spanish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique Rococo Style Russian Porcelain Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
These exquisite porcelain candlesticks were made in the 19th century by the famous Russian Popov Manufactory.
The candlesticks are Rococo in their style. They feature knopped stem...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Venetian Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirrors
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Venetian Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirrors.
These mirrors have elaborate pierced strapwork crestings surmounted by a shell-shaped corona above a cartouche-shaped plate, the...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Rhesus Monkey and child, model 1464, circa 1750 .
Modelled by J.J. Kändler. Monkey, with outstretched hand holding fruit, and child chained ...
Category
1740s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$3,843 Sale Price
20% Off
Venetian Etched Red And Silver Glass Rococo Oval Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Venetian etched and beveled glass oval mirror with red coloring. In the Rococo style with elaborate crown of cut and etched glass. Set in an oval frame of fine black velvet. A beauti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Glass
A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Screen The Fire guard is a superb
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Screen
The Fire guard is a superb quality piece, it is Oval in shape with a carrying handle to the top. The frame is very decorative ormolu ...
Category
19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning Meissen Style Centrepiece
Located in Southall, GB
A highly decorative porcelain Meissen Style Centrepiece. Three nymphs are playing musical instruments, a lyre, violin and classical guitar. They stand beneath a ornate basket design...
Category
Late 20th Century European Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$4,941 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Italian Church Offertory Bag in Teal with Ecclesiastical Trim
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Italian, hand-made teal chiesa borsa (church offering purse) with yellow needle-work. The bag has been decorated with bismuth and a centered coordinating baroque pearl.
...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal
$446 Sale Price
25% Off
Classic Grandfather Table Clock, Gold Polished Brass and Calacatta Gold Marble
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The grandfather table clock was born from the grandfather floor clock. This is a piece marked by great sentimental value becaus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal, Gold, Chro...
18th Century Italian Sunray with Tangerine Quartz on Phantom Red Calcite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold sunray fragment with tangerine crystal quartz points on a polished optical calcite base. The hand-carved, hand-painted wood fragment sunray was once part of...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal
Special Price Luxury Mirror at Stock for Sale
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Rococo-inspired mirror characterised by branching ripples in curls and slight floral arabesques surrounding the square Classical-style frame
Materials
Available in an oxidised silve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Glass, Pine
French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant Louis XV-style commode is an exceptional example of 18th-century-inspired craftsmanship. Constructed from fine wood, likely mahogany, it features a luxurious white marbl...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th C. Italian Oil on Canvas w/ Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Original Oil on Canvas depicting a group of cherubs making flower garlands. It is charming and whimsical. The detail is intricate. It has been relined and a has had a gilt...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$1,800 Sale Price
35% Off
18th Century Swedish Rococo Vitrine Circa 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 18th-century Swedish Rococo vitrine, circa 1750, exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Rococo period. Crafted from solid pine wood, it features an arched cr...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
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.