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
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Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Scent Bottle
By Jacob Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lush flower motif and rich color distinguish this rare perfume bottle by Jacob Petit, celebrated ceramicist and one of the most significant producers of...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
George III Period Rococo Sterling Silver Wax Jack, Desk Accessory, 1767
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1767 by John Langford II & John Sebille, this elegant, Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack, is in the Rococo taste, standing on three fee...
Category
1760s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Italian Venetrian Porcelain Clown Busts
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) porcelain busts of clowns wearing a black mask resting on a low pedestal.
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Brass and Porcelain Hand Mirror of a Bacchanalia Scene by Capodimonte
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian style brass hand mirror with round Capodimonte porcelain on back and filigree handle (19/20th Century).
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Rococo Library Table
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional 18th century Rococo centre library table in it's original color with great finish. Incredibly rare piece due to the length and condition. Ca 1750 France.
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Real Tennis Porcelain Figure Germany Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This figure of an elegant young nobleman ready to play Real Tennis was made of German (Saxony) hard-paste porcelain circa 1820.
Real Tennis, a favorite pas...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century French Soft Paste Porcelain Mennecy Blush Pot Hand-Painted
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this beautiful Mennecy blush pot 'Pot à Fard' made circa 1750.
It is decorated with sprays of flowers, the finial shaped as a single purple rose with green le...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair French 18th Century Soft-Paste Porcelain Pots Made by Mennecy
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: A New England Estate
Hand-painted in the 18th century circa 1765 these beautiful Mennecy Porcelain soft-paste pomade pots are rare. Pots like this held rich creams and l...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Decor by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pcs Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large and heavy Dinner Size Decor by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 51 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8"
12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6...
Category
1950s Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rococo Period George II Sterling Silver Pair Of Sauce Boats, London 1740
By John Jacob
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1740 by John Jacob, this wonderful pair of George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, are in the Rococo taste, with cast ornate feet, and an acanthus det...
Category
1740s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Armchairs French Rococo Period 18th Century Brown Frame Black Leather France
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs French Rococo Period 18th century brown frame black leather France. An assembled pair of armchairs made during the Rococo period in Fran...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Silver-Plated American Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, silver-plated Hanukkah lamp made in the United States. Typical of late 19th century revivalism in Judaica, the lamp is designed in a combination of styles such as the rococo scrollwork and diamond pattern and the Gothic niches...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Blue Ceramic Vases
Located in London, GB
The two vases are of large, ovoid form, and feature fluted bodies which are crafted in ceramic with a mottled blue colouring. The vases are mounted with twin gilt bronze scrolling ha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Blue and White Delft Dish Hand-Painted Netherlands, Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white hand-painted Dutch Delft dish was made in the Netherlands in the 18th century, circa 1780.
The composition has excellent movement. The ...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Italian Venetian Painted Twin Beds
Located in New York, NY
2 Italian Venetian-style (19th Century) green and gold painted single size bed (Includes: headboard, footboard, rails) (PRICED EACH).
Category
19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold
Pair of Rococo Style Bisque Porcelain Female Figures
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style bisque porcelain female figures
French, late 19th century
One figure: Height 19cm, width 14cm, depth 10cm
Other figure: Height...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful clock was crafted in circa 1870 in France. Known as a carriage clock, it was designed for use when travelling. Such clocks were crafted on a small scale with handles, ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock Garniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French clock garniture, styled in the Louis XV taste, is a charming work of artistry and craftsmanship. Crafted of richly veined and brightly-hued fluorspar mounted wi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Rococo 18th Century Writing Table with Drawer, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Rococo 18th century writing table with single drawer with accentuated cabriole legs, origin: Sweden, circa 1760 with all original green color.
The purity of the design lac...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Paint, Pine
Blue and White Dutch Delft Dish or Plate Hand Painted Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
The cobalt blue is exquisite!
Provenance: An identical dish is in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. For an image of this identical plate and a discussion of its origins, see: E B Schaap "Delft Ceramics at the Philadelphia Museum of Art" pages 74 and 75.
We are pleased to offer this Dutch Delft dish...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Mezzotint Engraving Etching "A Fruit Piece" '1779' by Josiah Boydell
Located in Shippensburg, PA
JOSIAH BOYDELL AFTER MICHELANGELO DI CAMPIDOGLIO
British, 1752-1817
"A Fruit Piece" (1779)
Mezzotint on paper
Item # C104056
A finely preserved and unframed mezzotint on paper b...
Category
18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Paper
Georgian Rococo Giltwood Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III period giltwood looking glass, retaining its original mercury plate, having lovely dry scraped original gilding on a foliate...
Category
1760s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Pair of Antique Florally Decorated Porcelain Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique florally decorated porcelain lamps
French, 19th century
Measures: With shades: Height 101cm, width 49cm, depth 36cm
Withou...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Late 18th Century German Silver Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A late 18th century German silver Hanukkah lamp. This magnificent Hanukkah lamp has a shaped rococo cartouche backplate, chased with a swag of flowers and arched edges. The rectangle box...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
Italian Venetian Style Monumental Etched Glass Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) rectangular wall mirror with 4 applied etched Roman Neo-Classic oval panels and scroll trim over dark blue glass sections with painte...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass, Giltwood
White Gold Leaf Clamshell Form Bow
Located in Palm Desert, CA
PLEASE NOTE ONLY THE SMALLER OF THE TWO SHELLS IS AVAILABLE.
This pair of carved wood Clamshells are gessoed finished in White Gold and then burnished to a warm glow. The price listed is for the pair. Can be purchased separately The larger clamshell...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Celestial Globe
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare 18th century celestial globe (Globus Coelestis) on a stand in mahogany and blackened wood by Anders Akerman, 1759.
In 1758, the "Cosmographic Society" was formed in Uppsala, ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Rococo Console Tables
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of 18th century Italian rococo console tables, the faux painted wood tops imitating Sienna marble with scalloped sides and molde...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo side chair, circa 1770. Original finish, leather upholstery later applied.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bohemian Royal Dux Porcelain Figure of a Musician
By Royal Dux
Located in London, GB
Bohemian Royal Dux porcelain figure of a musician
Bohemian, late 19th Century
Height 80cm, width 27cm, depth 27cm
This charming porcela...
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Danish 18th Century Giltwood Rococo Mirror
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The rectangular plate within a moulded frame carved with flower heads, surmounted by an elaborate pierced C-scroll cresting.
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Antique Pier Console Table, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE ROCOCO STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD PIER TABLE
With original gray marble; probably Italian, circa third quarter of 19th century
Item # 012HPP14L
An exquisite console table that borr...
Category
19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Rococo Style Italian Giltwood and Marble Pier Tables
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style Italian giltwood and marble pier tables
Italian, 19th Century
Measures: Height 93cm, width 130cm, depth 65cm
These exceptional pier tables are designed in t...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Limoges Enamel Portrait of Woman and Lap Dog
Located in London, GB
The beautiful enamel plaque was crafted in Limoges, a town in northern France. Limoges has long been associated with the production of high quality enamel wares. While to begin with, in the 12th Century, the town was famous for its applied enamel pieces, religious icons, for example, which were crafted in metal with champlevé enamel ornament, Limoges later, in the 15th century, began to paint onto enamel, creating plaques, plates and ewers, which were both religious and secular in character. These local techniques were revived in the mid-19th century, when items like this enamel portrait painting were produced.
This enamel portrait is a half-length depiction of a young woman. While her body is faced slightly to the side, she turns her head to look out directly at the viewer. The woman wears a fine, light pink gown...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Set of Five Allegorical Porcelain Sculptures by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Set of five allegorical porcelain sculptures by Meissen
German, c. 1975
Measures: Height 15cm, width 10cm, depth 8.5cm
The five figures in this set are allegorical of the senses...
Category
1970s German Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Sèvres Palace Porcelain Urns
Located in New Orleans, LA
These bronze-mounted Sèvres porcelain urns are monumental in both size and quality and feature the renowned manufactory’s signature deep cobalt blue glaz...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Chandelier by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Large Rococo style porcelain chandelier by Meissen
German, late 19th Century
Height 118cm, diameter 97cm
This magnificent chandelier is an exceptional example of the Rococo styl...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th C. George III Chippendale Carved Giltwood Rococo Chippendale Mirror
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and important George III 18th century Chippendale gilt mirror.
The plate is within a carved foliate branch C-scroll, rocaille and acan...
Category
18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of large North European 18th Century Rococo Armchairs, Mid 18th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of silvered 18th century North European Rococo armchairs of grand size. Very comfortable and in perfect condition.
In the 18th c it became a fas...
Category
18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Venetian Neoclassic Etched Blue Glass Wall Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
2 Italian Venetian (1940s style, modern) large rectangular wall mirrors with four applied, etched, Roman Neoclassic oval panels over dark blue glass with painted scroll trim and gilt...
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Rococo Style Clock Set
Located in London, GB
KPM porcelain and gilt bronze Rococo style clock set
German, late 19th century
Measures; Clock on base: Height 51cm, width 36cm, depth 17cm
Candelabra: Height 47cm, width 27cm, de...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Meissen Porcelain, Pair of "Neu-Ozier" Molded Plates, 19th Century
Located in CH
Meissen Porcelain, pair of "Neu-Ozier" molded plates, 19th century.
Spirally molded and decorated with various flower bouquets and different kinds of insects.
Blue crossed swords...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Russian Carved Sleigh
Located in New York, NY
Russian (18/19th Cent) ornately painted and carved sleigh with carved shell front sleigh
Category
Late 18th Century Russian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Tole Metal Arm Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) painted tole metal wall sconces in the shape of arms holding torches with candles. (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
20th Century Unknown Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Steel
Italian Baroque Burgundy 6-Piece Living Room Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Italian Baroque style 20th c. living room / salon set with gilt wood filigree frames, & burgundy / cream upholstery with embroidered flowers.
Category
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Rococo Gold Damask Throne Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Italian Rococo high back gilt carved throne chairs with gold damask slip seat and back.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold
Blue and White Delft Charger Hand-Painted, Netherlands, 18th Century, Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
The entire surface of this blue and white Dutch Delft charger is covered in deep beautiful cobalt blue coloring.
The center of the charger is filled with lovely hand-painted peonies...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Rare German Rococo 18th Century Period Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very unusual and superb Rococo console table from the mid-18th century. On four carved legs with an X-shaped stretcher, overall with scrolls and dolphin-like sea creatures. This ex...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Very Large Napoleon III Period Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very large Napoleon III period Rococo style gilt bronze lantern
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 176cm, width 80cm, depth 80cm
This exceptional lantern was produced du...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Figurative Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian-style side tables in polychrome carved wood comprised of figurative statues affixed on oval, brown-painted and gilded bases, holding faux marble oval table t...
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Grand Tour Style 20th Century Venetian Canal Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Grand Tour Venetian-style (20th Century) genre painting of a bridge covered in classical architecture with gondolas rowing through the canals below, on unframed canvas. Signed.
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Doge's Palace Venetian Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Venetian-style (20th century) painting capturing the 14th century gothic architecture of the famed Doge Palace from the side, while figures move throughout, gondolas are moor...
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Italian Venetian Style Double Side Scroll Pediment Top Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian-style (20th century) wall mirror with etched floral design panels and a double sided scroll pediment top.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Grand Tour Style MidCentury Italian Venetian Oil Painting of a Canal Scene
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian-style (mid 20th Century) oil on canvas seascape painting depicting a long stone bridge over a busy canal filled with boaters with a city in the background under a bl...
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian murano (1890) clear glass round centerpiece with fluted bottom raised on a low pedestal base.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Glass
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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