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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
Period: 19th Century
Pair of Scandinavian Rococo Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Scandinavian Rococo style armchairs from the 19th century with new upholstery. Born in Scandinavia during the 19th century, this pair of Rococo style armchairs features a sha...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Antique Six-Light Silvered Bronze Candelabra by Christofle
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique six-light silvered bronze candelabra by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 67cm, diameter 37cm This superb pair of silvered bronze candelabra are crafted in the ...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Silver, Bronze

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Arithmetic Model 12 by Acier, circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous cherub figurines group: Allegory of Arithmetic. Designer: Michael Victor Acier (1736-1799). Design made circa 1774 / this model of cherubs' group had been mad...
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1860s German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Tall Gold Gilt Mirror, Denmark circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking gold gilt 6' mirror has rococo carved flourishes including elaborate ribbons with flowers. Burnished gold and red accent the beautiful carving. Sold in as is, used cond...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

E & A Muller 'Corona' Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centerpiece Bowl
By E.&A. Müller
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
E & A Muller 'Corona' porcelain figural cherub Jardinière or centerpiece bowl. 19th century Austrian porcelain centerpiece bowl or ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Rococo Style Dining Chair Painted Black From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Black painted dining chair in the style of Rococo from the 1860s. The chair is in great vintage condition and with striped upholstery.
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1860s Danish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

French Rococo Style Fire Screen, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French ormolu Rococo style fire screen, having scrolling foliate decoration, with mesh and raised on out swept feet.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Ormolu

Impressive Rococo Fireplace Mantel in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A very impressive French Rococo fireplace carved in statuary marble. The panelled frieze and bracketed jambs delicately carved with trailing fl...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Statuary Marble

Set of two Venetian Rococo giltwood mirrors, ca. 1850 Italy
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1850 / 2 mirrors / wood / Baroque / Rococo / Mid-century A pair of very fine Italian Rococo carved and gilded wood mirrors with original mirrors and beautiful patina. Carved...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Sevres Porcelain and Silver Flower Vase, France, circa 1870
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Sevres porcelain and silver flower vase, France, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Silver

Williamsburg Duke of Gloucester Mottahedeh Place Settings
Located in Greer, SC
"This pattern was originally produced as a private dinner service for the Duke of Gloucester, the brother of England’s King George III. It is notable for its effusion of fruits, leav...
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1820s Portuguese Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XV style bronze chandelier from the late 19th century. This Rococo style ten-light chandelier is cast bronze and has an a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

1890's French Painting "Two Putti as Allegories of Music"
Located in Houston, TX
Description EDMOND LOUYOT (French 1861-1920) after FRANÇOIS BOUCHER (French 1703-1770) A GERMAN EMPIRE ROCOCO REVIVAL PAINTING, "Two Putti as Allegories of Music," LORRAINE, 1899, oi...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Canvas, Paint

Pair of Italian Venetian Style Patinated Iron Floor Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (19/20th Century) wrought iron painted and decorated floor lamps with a 6 sided parchment shade with finials supported by 3 scroll legs (PRICED AS PAIR...
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19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Gaetano BATTAGLIA (Naples-Italy-Active 1850 and 1885) Large Circular Plate
Located in Madrid, ES
Gaetano BATTAGLIA (Naples-Italy-Active between 1850 and 1885) Large circular earthenware plate in the style of Italian majolica with polychrome historiated decoration on the basin, t...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Majolica

Pair of Meissen Style Porcelain and Ebonised Wood Mirrored Wall Brackets
Located in London, GB
Pair of Meissen style porcelain and ebonised wood mirrored wall brackets German, late 19th Century Height 88cm, width 36/40cm, depth 19cm This superb pair of wall brackets are a masterclass in the Meissen design style. The mirror of each bracket is mounted on an ebonised wood backing, which is surrounded by a porcelain C-scroll surround encrusted with floral decoration. Featuring delicate scrolling motifs, the edge decoration includes both painted floral patterns and moulded floral assemblages, all in a vibrant colour scheme which stands out against the pure white porcelain base. Two expertly crafted birds perch at the corners of each bracket, carefully painted to mimic their real-life counterparts. The very top and very base of each bracket culminates in a playful putto, who represents one of the four seasons. Below the mirrored section of each bracket is a semi-circular wooden top, which sits on top of a basket-shaped porcelain support. Surrounding this support is another porcelain edge, which is encrusted with a floral garland of bright green leaves and delicate blossoms. There is a Dresden mark...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain, Mirror, Wood

Italian Rococo Gilt Bracket Shelf
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo Revival (19/20th Cent) carved gilt wood wall bracket shelf with a white marble top. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Giltwood

Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elegant chest al...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Italian rococo style painted and upholstered lounge chairs, 19th century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Italian rococo style painted and upholstered lounge chairs, 19th century. These tub style chairs having shapely frames including lovely aprons and an old painted finish. Fa...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 19th Century Table Lamps - Gilded Bronze - Rococo Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair of bronze gilded table lamps. Beautifully decorated in rococo style. Originally this was a pair of candlesticks, later they were made into lamps. The lamps are sold ...
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1870s French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze & Malachite Guéridon Table
Located in London, by appointment only
Important 19th Century Rococo Gilt Bronze & Malachite Guéridon. This magnificent table is designed and made in the most superb sculptural of rococo form, this finely cast polished & ...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze

Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV marble top bombe chest imported from Europe. Incredible intricate patterned inlay veneer drawer faces and sides. Featuri...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Marble

Antique European Six Panel Hand Painted Landscape Canvas For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For Restoration. A colorful set of wood-framed panels features painted canvas with an elaborate architectural landscape, accented by figures and enclosed within a Rococo-style scroll...
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19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

19th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier With Six Lights
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large and stunning 19th century Italian beaded and crystal chandelier with six (6) lights. The lovely, curved base is covered in beads among a multitude of dangling prisms, some in t...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Six Rococo Sèvres Style Porcelain Plates
Located in London, GB
Each porcelain plate in this set of six features a navy-blue ground, distinctive to works produced in the style of Sèvres, and gilded rims with ornate patterns inscribed. The centre ...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

A Fabulous 19th Century Brass Fire Screen in the Rococo Manner
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century polished brass fire screen in the Rococo manner, fully restored and of exceptional quality. The shaped and curved protective wire mesh is set within an intri...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Brass

Two Antique Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These beautiful gilt bronze (ormolu) candelabra are designed in a Rococo style, after decorative arts of the Louis XV period (1715-1774). The candelabra display many characteristics ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

"The Solo Violinist" a Fine Oil on Canvas by Luigi Da Rios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Italian oil on canvas titled "The Solo Violinist" by Luigi Da Rios (Italian, 1844-1892), depicting an interior 18th century room scene of a single violinist player; withi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood

19th Century Italian Carved Frame
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved and gilded 19th century Italian frame. Features continuous pierced carving decorative design. Carved out of a solid piece of fruitwood, the example is in excellent cond...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Brass Fire Screen In The Rococco Design With Cherub Detail
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous 19th Century polished brass fire screen in the Rococco design, fully restored and of fabulous quality. The protective wire mesh of shaped oval form is set within an intri...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Hand-Forged Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Middleburg, VA
An enchanting pair of large-scale hand-forged iron wall sconces from Italy, circa 1890. Beautifully crafted in the late 19th century, these Italian sconces feature scrolling arms wit...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Iron, Metal

Pair of Matching 19th Century French Iron Gothic Mirrors, Can be sold Separately
Located in Sheffield, MA
A handsome and elegant antique pair of Neo-classic Tuilleries Orangerie 41" high metal wall mirrors with arched top made of hand crafted cast iron antique frames that once were windows from a French chateau with inserted mirrored panels. The mirrors are highly distressed adding to the character and interest of the mirrors. Can be sold singly. Search terms: pier console mirror, mantel and fireplace mirror...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Iron

Italian Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Fragment with Carved Acanthus Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style painted wood architectural fragment from the late 19th century, with carved acanthus leaves, volutes and distressed finish. Created in Italy during the later ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Wood

Diminutive Antique French 19th Century Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
Diminutive Antique French 19th century Gilt Mirror. Of small proportions, the bevelled plate framed by scrolling foliate decoration. Original mercury mirror. A handsome example.
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Brass

French Winged Armchair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely French bergere winged armchair, recently reupholstered in aqua marine damask, very comfortable, and in excellent original condition.
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19th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture

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Beech

19th Century Rococo Style Glazed Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century rococo style glass cabinet. With a decorative carved pediment, below two glazed doors opening to shelves and drawers, below two shor...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Bronze Rococo Candlestick from Around, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique bronze rococo candlestick from around, 1880. Solidly worked candlestick with 4 candle holders. Heavily ornate and detailed work. Rococo aro...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Portuguese Wooden Confessional
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique wooden confessional. Simple and austere in construction, it is a characteristic piece of ecclesiastical furniture in small churches or chapels. The piece has a high back with...
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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Wood

TABLE CLOCK "ARAB WARRIOR" 19th Century ex Christie's
Located in Madrid, ES
TABLE CLOCK "ARAB WARRIOR" 19th Century ex Christie's In French porcelain, relief decoration, polychrome and gold, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, relief and gold metal bezel, autonomy of eight days, rings the hour and half hour bell. Marked. Dim.: 35 x 17 x 10 cm FRENCH PORCELAIN MANTEL...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece Bowl
Located in London, GB
This exquisite centrepiece bowl was created in the late 19th century in an 18th century Rococo style popularised by the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. The centrepiece is composed o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

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...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (19th Cent) silver gilt dolphin side chairs with carved back and blue tufted upholstery
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock Circular Dial Clock, Bevelled Glass, 6cm Diameter Cream & Gilded face, Centre with Winged cherub on...
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1880s English Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Brass

Meissen, Pair of Antique Candlesticks, Rare Candlesticks in High Quality
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, pair of antique candlesticks. Rare candlesticks in high quality. Measures: 28 cm. tall, 11 cm. in diameter. In good conditi...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

Pair of Large Sèvres Style Pedestals in Porcelain, Ormolu and Green Onyx
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Sèvres style pedestals in porcelain, ormolu and green onyx French, late 19th century Height 87cm, width 40cm, depth 40cm Thes...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Onyx, Ormolu

19th Century French Pair of Small Gilt Wood Hand Carved Consoles in Rococo Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French pair of small gilt wood hand carved wall mounted consoles in Rococo style. Both made with symmetrical decoration and ornaments all in very good authentic conditio...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Giltwood

French Victorian Monumental Carved Giltwood Cupid Design Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian monumental giltwood vertical wall mirror with cupid and scroll carving.
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Uncommon Italian Library Showcase in Walnut with Side Windows Restored
Located in Buggiano, IT
Uncommon Original Italian antique showcase bookcase, from a villa in the center of Bologna. The cabinet has internal shelves, a very important upper gable, and is completely removabl...
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1870s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Walnut

Palatial Italian 19th Century Rococo Carved Giltwood Figural Mirror, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Palatial Italian 19th Century Rococo Carved Giltwood Figural Mirror, the sectional arched mirror plates within scroll and foliate deco...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Painted Green Venetian Chair Circa 1820
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and incredibly decorative Italian early 19th century Venetian hand painted polychrome chair, re-upholstered in a neutral cotton. The chair is raised upon elegant cabriole...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Cotton, Wood

Gold Gilt Swedish Mirror, circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking mirror is crowned by a carved Grecian urn and garland. Burnished gold and brick red/brown accent the beautiful carving, with slight yellow/green/white undertones. There...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Fine 19th Century Italian Venetian Carved Giltwood Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
Finely carved mid 19th century Italian giltwood open armchair of wide proportions in the Rococo manner. Italy, Venice Circa 1860. The asymmetrical scroll and leaf-carved top rail, centred on a stylised shell within over scrolled uprights, above a newly upholstered grey silk padded and dished seat between scroll-ended arms, raised on a decorative foliate carved scrolling X-frame base with a conforming central stylised shell. In excellent condition having a wonderful look to the gilt work this gondola style chair...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Silk, Giltwood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Console Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of hand carved Italian console tables with original paint and mirror plate. Please take a look at all our pictures to see the decorative details Fantastic Italian...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian 19th Century Console Tables
Pair of Italian 19th Century Console Tables
$10,586 Sale Price / set
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Large Gothic Rococo Bronze Dragon Six-Arm 12-Light Chandelier Mythical Bird
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning large-scale bronze with a gold doré finish chandelier. It features six arms with a total of 12 lights. Each scroll arm has a dragon or mythical winged bird and grape detai...
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19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Porcelain Sconces by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique porcelain sconces by Meissen German, late 19th Century Measures: Height 57cm, width 38cm, depth 10cm This fine pair of Ge...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Italian Rococo Style, 1860s Walnut Stools with X-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style walnut stools from the mid-19th century, with cabriole legs, Saint-Andrew cross stretcher and new upholstery. Each of this pair of Italian Rococo style...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
The central circular dial surmounted by two love birds, the lower section with two cherubs on either side, and decorated with garlands of flowers and scrolling features throughout.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

Meissen Child Bust 'Spring' From A Series Of The 4 Seasons, H. Schwabe, Ca 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare bust of a cherub wrapped in white cloth with gold trim, his blond curls adorned with delicate spring flowers and leaves, his head tilted slightly to one side. Curved base w...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Console Table
Located in Huntington, NY
A provincial Swedish Rococo style console table with single drawer. Brass hardware is period but not original to this piece. Wide contoured top sits on a notched skirt and cabriolet ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls
Located in New Orleans, LA
The most exquisite flatware and hollowware sets of Belle Époque were unequivocally crafted in America with the greatest American craftsman being Tiffany & Co. The very best of Tiffan...
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19th Century American Antique Rococo Furniture

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Silver

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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