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 Italian Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1920s Norwegian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Birch
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Marble, Brass
1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Giltwood
1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Furniture
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Giltwood
1950s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Olive, Walnut, Burl
20th Century Hungarian Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
20th Century Central American Rococo Furniture
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Upholstery, Giltwood
1920s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Majolica, Porcelain
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Brass, Bronze
1920s German Vintage Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Tin
20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Bronze
1960s Vintage Rococo Furniture
Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Rococo Furniture
Upholstery, Cherry
1910s English Vintage Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century British Rococo Furniture
Composition
Early 20th Century Spanish Rococo Furniture
Brass
1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Gesso, Wood
1960s Vintage Rococo Furniture
Bronze
1930s Danish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Ceramic, Wood
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Composition
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Brass
1920s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Crystal
1930s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Furniture
Wool, Silk
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Walnut
1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Fruitwood
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Pewter
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Upholstery
1930s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Bronze
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Poplar
1930s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Wood, Paint
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Rococo Furniture
Maple
20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1940s Czech Vintage Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Terracotta