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.
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Giltwood
20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Resin
20th Century European Rococo Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Gesso, Pine
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Porcelain, Silk
Early 20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Rococo Furniture
Iron
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Cotton, Linen, Down
1950s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Crystal, Bronze
1930s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Steel, Iron
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Wood, Paint
20th Century British Rococo Furniture
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Gold
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Bronze
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Terracotta
20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Canvas, Giltwood
1930s German Vintage Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Pine
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 1900s Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood, Paint
Early 1900s American Antique Rococo Furniture
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Furniture
Wool, Silk
1910s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Iron
20th Century European Rococo Furniture
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Brass, Bronze
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Rococo Furniture
Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Furniture
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
1990s Italian Rococo Furniture
Hardwood
1970s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Metal
20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Metal
1950s Swedish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Wood
20th Century Hungarian Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Ceramic
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Gold Leaf
1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Wood
1950s German Vintage Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Crystal, Iron
Early 20th Century English Rococo Furniture
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Wood
1930s Austrian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Bronze, Enamel
1960s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Copper
1950s German Vintage Rococo Furniture
Porcelain