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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
Chair Wingback Swedish Rococo Period 1750-1775 Brown Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair wingback Swedish Rococo Period 1750-1775 Brown Leather Sweden. An exquisite wingback chair made during the Rococo Period in Sweden. Original finish and upholstered in a waxed b...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Glazed Terracotta Bust of Countess du Barry after Augustin Pajou
By Augustin Pajou
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This large bust, depicting the Countess du Barry, was made after the 18th century original by Augustin Pajou. It is in the Louvre collection. He was ...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Terracotta

Meissen Figurines by Kändler Punct Schönheit Catch of Triton Cherubs Women, 1935
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen tall as well as gorgeous figurine group: Catch of Triton / excellently painted & modelled (the details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling) Design: Johann Joac...
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1930s German Vintage Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Jewelwd Procelain Rose Pomedur Clock Garniture 19
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
A Sevres style Ormolu mounted jewelwd procelain Rose pomedur clock garniture 19th century 50 cm x 24 cm the clock 15 cm x 40 cm flanked with pastoral scens ( teserves ).
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Very large Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 160cm, diameter 62cm This magnificent lantern is crafted from gilt bronze in a wonderfully ...
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20th Century French Rococo Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Labarge Gold Carved Giltwood French Louis XV Rococo Large Console Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 72" gold carved giltwood French Louis XV / Rococo style wall mirror by Labarge from the late 20th century, Made in Italy. Item features a substantial hand-carved frame with orn...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Regency Ceramic Capo Di Monte Style Floral Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Capo Di Monte style ceramic floral table lamp. Fanned edges like petals. Gold painted scrolling.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Furniture

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Ceramic

Italian Painted Cartouche Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Rococo style painted mirror, 20th c., having ornate pierce carved foliate scroll frame in painted blue and natural wood tones, enclosing flat mirror plate.
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20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Italian Rococo Pastels on Silk Portraits by Joseph De Saint Michel, 1769
By Joseph de Saint-Michel
Located in Milano, IT
Joseph Comte de Saint Michel (Turin, news between 1756 and 1790; between 1756 and 1776 active at the court of the King of Sardinia in Turin) Portrait of a Gentleman - Portrait of a L...
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Silk, Wood

Mid-18th Century Rococo Giltwood Mirror in the Manner of Hoppenhaupt
Located in London, GB
Mid-18th century giltwood mirror, the rectangular mercury-silvered plate contained within a frame of bold rococo scrolls and foliate swags in the manner of Johann Michael Hoppenhaupt...
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1750s German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Glass, Giltwood

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...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Metallic Thread

Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Vase in the Manner of Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze mounted porcelain vase in the manner of Sèvres, French, late 19th Century Measures: Height 123cm, width 53cm, depth 42cm This large porcelain vase demonstrates the b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu inkwell Rococo influenced inkwell, having scrolling foliate decoration to the whole, two lidded inkwells, signed; Millet, Paris Mais...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Ormolu

Mid-18th Century Italian Pair of Armchairs with Leather Covers, Milan circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs Original impressed leather covers Milan, circa 1750 They measure: 40.94" high [18.11" to the seat] x 21.65" in deep x 27.55". 104 cm high (46 to the seat) x 55 ...
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Pekingese Puppy 18th Century French Faience Made in Rouen Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
WHY WE LOVE IT: His Pekingese imperial attitude!                                                                                               In their native China, Pekingese could ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Faience

20th Century Rococo Style French Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
French wall light in Rococo style. Finely cast bronze. Three-flamed light-corpus. (F-Mr-24-Bp).
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20th Century Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Rococo Style Painted Frame with Mirror Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rococo style burgundy and gold painted frame, 19th century Italy, fitted with new mirror plate.
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

18th Century French Rococo Painting Circle of François Boucher
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century French Rococo Painting Circle of François Boucher This idyllic pastoral oil painting shows Boucher’s impact on this f...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Canvas

Vintage French Limoges Style Pink Porcelain Flowers and Leaves Gilt Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous French Limoges style hand painted porcelain chandelier with five-light bulbs and sculpted applique porcelain roses, leaves and gi...
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Portrait
Located in Mjöhult, SE
18th century portrait of a boy from the rococo period, Signed A. Eklund, oil on canvas, circa 1770, Sweden. Good condition with historical ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Canvas

Rococo Giltwood Console Table with Cabriole Legs
Located in Larkspur, CA
Early 19th century elaborately hand carved Italian giltwood and polychrome Rococo console table. The apron features carved foliate scrolls culminating in a middle shell medallion. Th...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Fragments with Gold Flower Reliefs & Golden Barite
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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Two Louis XV Period Rococo Style Marble Sculptures of Cherubs
Located in London, GB
Two Louis XV Period Rococo style marble sculptures of cherubs, French, 18th century Dimensions: Height 90cm, width 60cm, depth 60cm Superbly carved from subtly veined white-grey marble, this pair of...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Marble

Wonderful German 800 Sterling Silver Cherub Figural Centerpiece Lazarus Posen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful german 800 sterling silver cherub figural centerpiece by Lazarus Posen, circa 1890 In the Rococo style, with a putti / cherub holding...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Silver

Antique Limoges Enamel Plaque of a Fête Galante
Located in London, GB
Antique Limoges enamel plaque of a fête galante French, late 19th century Measures: Frame: Height 27cm, width 28.5cm, depth 3cm Plaque: Height 14cm, wi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Metal, Enamel

Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassels
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf 'pompom' tassels. The tassels 'pompoms' originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Three-Piece Louis XV Rococo Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Three-piece Louis XV Rococo style porcelain and ormolu clock set French, late 19th century Clock: Height 82cm, width 62, depth 28cm Candelabra: Height 76cm, diameter 22cm Compr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Ormolu

Rococo Style Glazed Terracotta Palace Stove
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rococo style palace stove crafted in terracotta decorated in glazed blue and white, featuring a decorative urn at the top, mythological faces, acanthus leaves and flowers. Completely...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century, French Rococo Style Three-Light Chandelier in Bronze Doré
Located in Miami, FL
From the Belle Époque, a very lovely and small chandelier in bronze doré with three lights in the French Rococo style of Louis XV. France, circa 1900. Perfect size for a small foyer,...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Peditment Fragment with Pectin Shells and Crystal on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Italian pediment fragment decorated with pectin shells and red phantom crystal points on a lucite base. The piece is put together by ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Rock Crystal

Pear Shaped Meissen Vase with Cover and Vines with Flowers and Fruits
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 19th century pear shaped Meissen covered vase with raised fruits, vines and flowers. The vase is finely hand painted with pink ...
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1810s German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Marble-Topped Sideboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
French marble topped hand carved Rococo style sideboard with interesting side drawers lots of storage. Please note that it is not as light in color as it appears in some of the photos.
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Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Spanish Rococo Mini Sized Giltwood Mirrors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite Rococo style pair of small scale carved mirrors with a crest on the top and carved naturalistic details at the frames. These pieces are unusual due to their size, they wear...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Meissen Potpourri Vase Wine Grapes Monkey Model 1002 by Eberlein Made circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen nice Potpourri vase: Monkey eating wine grapes / lady with boy The details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling! Design: Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1696-1749) / Model 1002 Created 1748. Since 1735 second chief modeller of Meissen manufactory, Eberlein was one of the best contributors Johann J. Kaendler had. Made circa 1860 Hallmarked: Meissen Blue Sword Mark (glazed bottom) model number 1002 / painter's number 9 / former's number 70 First quality Specification: Excellently modelled bellied vase: The vase's base is of square form type, having four feet shaped as volutes / the vase is painted at front side - it is a picture in Watteau style, depicting a gallant couple situated in garden landscape. Additionally, sculptured decorations are attached to vase's wall - these are vine tendrils with grapes. Very special feature: A sculptured monkey's figurine eating grapes. - Further there is a lady visible - accompanied by little boy with basket...
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1860s German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Small Square Rug Silk Handmade Carpet, Oriental Red Cream Wool Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This luxurious square rug was woven by hand in Azerbaijan and features a large medallion design. Featuring highly-decorative floral pattern, an elegant medallion design and layered r...
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Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Rococo Furniture

Materials

Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Danish 18th Century Rococo Console and Gaming Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century rococo console and gaming table. The top lifts to reveal an interior with candle stands and guinea cups. Table of rectangular form when it is closed with four cabriolet legs and 1 drawer. Table top light...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Oak

Fine Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine pair of 18th century Rococo giltwood armchairs. Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1770. Similar exceptional chairs can be found at the royal palace in Stockholm.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
Rococo style gilt bronze mounted porcelain clock garniture French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 38cm, width 27cm, depth 13...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Mecca Tassel on Chalcopyrite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian mecca hand carved tassel on a coordinating chalcopyrite mineral base. This tassel was originally hung from an 18th century Italian chandelier. Many tassels were used to decorate churches on religious feast days. Others were commonly used to decorate 18th-19th century French and...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Rock Crystal

Minton Spidell Italian Regency Rococo Cream Painted Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Minton Spidell Italian Regency Rococo style cream painted dining chairs - Set of 4. Item features (4) Side chairs, cream distress painted finish, solid wood frame, nicely carved deta...
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Late 20th Century North American Rococo Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Very Fine Linke Figural Doré Bronze Crystal Inkwell Ormolu Drawer Candelabra
Located in Roslyn, NY
Extremely fine cherub figural two-tone doré bronze with original crystal inkwells and ink inserts attributed to F. Linke. The two cherubs sit atop this beautiful bronze piece which i...
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1890s French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

Unique 18th Century Rococo Style Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A masterpiece in the collection. This magnificent French fireplace in the elegant Rococo style is characterized by its size and appearance. The antique fireplace comes from the cente...
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1830s Belgian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Marble

Italian Rococo Style 19th Century Giltwood Pareclose Mirror with Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style giltwood pareclose mirror from the 19th century, with carved crest. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this horizontal pareclose mirror features a rect...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 19th Century Rococo Style Carved Mirror with Traces of Gilt and Scrolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style carved mirror from the 19th century, with traces of gilt. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this piece features a polygonal mirror plate surrounded by...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood, Mirror

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Views of the Grand Canal
By Francesco Guardi
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Drawings, one representing San Geremia on the Grand Canal, the other La Salute on the Grand Canal. Both drawings are in a style evocative of Francesco Guardi (1712-1793) specialist o...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Paper

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Candlesticks with Carved Foliage and Volutes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French giltwood candlesticks from the 19th century, with carved volutes and foliage. Created in France during the 19th century, e...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Giltwood

Sterling Silver Kirk & Sons Repousse Candleholders and Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver Kirk & Sons candleholders signed & S Kirk & Sons sterling silver bowl. Repousse pattern in pristine condition. Measures: Sterling silver candleholders - 4.5 x 4 St...
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20th Century American Rococo Furniture

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Sterling Silver

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...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

Armorial Tea Cup and Saucer from the Ludlow Service, Bristol, circa 1777
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A Rococo cup and saucer, elaborately decorated with the arms of Ludlow, for Daniel Ludlow of Campden.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Napoleon III Style
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine quality pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candelabras in the Napoleon III Style. Original gilding on these beautiful bronze rocaille or rococo candelabras...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Mahogany Wood / Bronze Details Pair Twin Bed
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Superb craftsmanship and elegant adornment details characterize these exceptional hand carved matching pair of mahogany wood single beds with superior craftsmanship design details. E...
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1890s European Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

Collection of Lomonosov Porcelain Figurines with Winter Sports Subject
Located in London, GB
These delightful porcelain figurines were created in Russia in the 1950s. Included in this set are two models depicting a boy and girl holding skis, and a small figure of a boy playing ice hockey. These three figurines...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

18th Century Italian Fragment and Chalcedony Rosette Wall Sculpture
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A wall-mounted sculpture using an 18th century Italian gold distressed fragment with geode slices, chalcedony rosettes, crystal quartz points, and kyanite on a hand painted gallery 1...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold Leaf

European Rococo Style Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
European distress painted rococo style serpentine dresser with a serpentine form molded edge top, and a scalloped apron and angled legs with swirl pewter antique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rococo Furniture

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Wood

A George III Style Carved Gilt Wood Mirror, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A George III Carved Style Gilt Wood Mirror, Circa 1880. Having a beveled glass with silver backing. Gilding is original.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

Pair Italian Carved Giltwood Grotto Sea Creatures
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pair of carved gilt wood dragons or sea creatures on black lacquer stands. These wonderful carvings are Venetian Grotto 'Fantasy Furniture' architectural elements were possibly the arms to an elaborate chair...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

Large Pair of Roman Rococo Carved Giltwood Putti Harvesting Grapes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Purchased in Rome in the 1980's, the well-carved chubby winged putti in opposing stances and poised on one foot over a rock-work base; depicting the grape harvest also known as the a...
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

Large Vintage Lanvin Silk Scarf Pale Blue Butterflies Fruits French
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Large vintage Lanvin silk scarf pale blue butterflies fruits French Beautiful and rare vintage silk scarf Very pretty with butterfly and d...
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Furniture

Materials

Silk

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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