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.
George Washington Mount Vernon English Salt Glaze Stoneware Large Plate c 1755
Located in Katonah, NY
This English salt-glazed stoneware large plate is the exact model illustrated on page 17 of George Washington’s Chinaware by Susan Gray Detweiler, a reference that describes this for...
Stoneware
Swedish Rococo Tobacco Cabinet, Pine with Historic Paint, Circa 1720
Located in Mckinney, TX
Early Swedish Rococo tobacco cabinet with strong Baroque architectural influence, dating to the mid-18th century. Crafted in pine and retaining layered historic paint in iron red and...
Pine, Paint
Swedish bombe-shaped Rococo chest of drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
“Beautiful Swedish Rococo bombe-shaped chest of drawers with elegant curved sides and a serpentine front, characteristic of Swedish Rococo. Three drawers with bronze fittings, as wel...
Pine
Pair Monumental 43" French Style Regency 17 Light Crystal Girandole Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
A truly exceptional and monumental pair of French-style girandole wall sconces executed in heavy gilt metal [brass] and adorned with hundreds of cut crystal prisms. Standing an impre...
Crystal
Italian Old Venetian Miniature Wall Shelf, Gilded Carved Acanthus, Rococo Style
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered here is an exceptional Italian gilt wood wall shelf or wall console from the 1950s. Expertly hand carved from wood and finished with rich gold plating, this piece displays el...
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Rococo Painted Cabinet with Drawers and Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique rococo cabinet from the 1700s. The cabinet is genuine Swedish and made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1780. The surface has been scraped to the origi...
Pine
Italian Gilt Wood Wall Shelf, Hand Carved Rococo Style, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered here is an exceptional Italian gilt wood wall shelf or wall console from the 1950s. Expertly hand carved from wood and finished with rich gold plating, this piece displays el...
Wood
18th Century Black Painted Rococo Commode Chest of Drawers, Bombe Style
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Rococo bombe shaped chest of drawers from Mid-18th Century. We see this antique Italian small dresser or console placed in a foyer, living room or bedroom. This piece would b...
Pine
1940s Italian Silver Leaf Scalloped Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the 1940s, this Italian wall mirror exudes Rococo whimsy and elegance. The frame is silver-leafed and scalloped all around with a beautiful pearlescent sheen. The mirror g...
Silver Leaf
1950s 13 Lights Solid Brass Floor Lamp , USA
By Maison Jansen, Hans Kögl, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Massive 65 in. tall brass 13 flowers / lights sculptural floor lamp made in the USA in the 50s . Lots of well made details in the flowers , foliage and branches . All made of sol...
Brass
Large Salt Glazed Stoneware Pierced Dish, England, Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful pierced salt-glazed stoneware dish was made in England circa 1760. The dish was molded with basketweave panels and raised rococo scrolls. It has eight lobes, each with...
Stoneware
The Storyteller rococo sofa by Somme Home
Located in View Park, CA
The Storyteller sofa by Somme Home. Rococo sensibilities with sumptuous chinoiserie brocade esque fabric and ivory fringe. From the home of multi-hyphenate artist and fashion darling...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
Located in Lisse, NL
Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...
Brass, Enamel
Hand Stenciled Linen Pillow by Nomi Textiles, Rococo Style, 22x18\"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative pillow made from an authentic Nomi Design stenciled linen, featuring a classic European-inspired motif in warm, earthy tones on a natural linen ground. The hand-stenciled ...
Linen
Antique English Silver Plated Chandelier 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique English silver plated eight light chandelier, circa 1920 in date. The silver-plated chandelier is in elaborate Rococo style with three central cupid bus...
Silver Plate
Rococo Stenciled Pillow by Nomi Textiles, Smoky Gray Velvet, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant decorative pillow crafted from luxurious stenciled velvet by Nomi, featuring softly scrolling motifs in warm metallic tones against a smoky blue-gray ground. The hand-appl...
Linen, Velvet, Down
18th Century Porcelain Luncheon Breakfast set Cabinet Cup Wall Plate 23pcs
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Dresden Porcelain, Furstenberg Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique 18th century French and German porcelain breakfast set, luch set, wall plates or cabinet plates. Style: Baroque, Rococo, Antique Design in the manner of: Meissen porcelain, ...
Porcelain
Italian Rococo Gilt Wood Rectangular Carved Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gold gilt carved wall mirror from Italy with amazing patina front and back. Charming classic Rococo style Italian mirror from the 19th Century. Perfect piece to be used formally or i...
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique beautiful Mora clock " Tall case clock " Grandfather clock from Boden,Norrbotten Northern Sweden. The Mora clock is original painted. It has a lovely b...
Pine
19th-Century Italian Rococo Painted and Giltwood Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully timeworn and sculptural 19th-century Italian Rococo console, exquisitely carved in bold, asymmetrical scrolls and pierced floral motifs. This dramatic wall-mount consol...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Genuine Swedish Rococo Cabinet from the Late 1700s, Made by Hand in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish rococo cabinet from the late 1700s. The cabinet is made in two parts and very well crafted from solid pine around 1770 to 1780. Healthy and stable frame with old hard...
Pine
Collection of 19th Century Gilt Wood Fragments Architectural Sculptures, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Various sizes and shapes in this impressive collection of gilded fragments. This set includes 33 gilt pieces and feature simple as well as intricate scroll motifs. These fragments w...
Metal
Danish Rococo Style Bench, Cabriole Legs & Lambswool Seat, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Rococo-style bench crafted in the early 20th century, distinguished by its graceful cabriole legs and refined silhouette. Made by a skilled Danish Cabinetmaker. The fram...
Lambskin, Oak
French Louis XV Style Wallnut Parquetry ‘Bombé’ Commode with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
An exceptional French Louis XV style commode, circa mid-20th century, that perfectly captures the opulent spirit of the Rococo era. This piece is defined by its voluptuous bombé silh...
Bronze
French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Rococo
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A French porcelain jewelry dish, Rococo design, by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, circa 19th century (or earlier), France. Dish is white porcelain with predominantly yellow and gol...
Porcelain
A Gilded Whisper of Time - Vintage LANDEX Mantel Clock with Classical Flourish
Located in Bochum, NRW
🎁 A Gift for the Season of Memory As winter draws near and homes fill with candlelight and conversation, this clock becomes more than décor - it becomes a gesture. A gift for the co...
Porcelain
18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautifully crafted French Rococo writing desk from the Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century. This desk features hand carved detailing throughout and cabriolet legs. Very versat...
Oak
19th Century Four Panel Chinoiserie Room Divider Dressing Folding Screen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An impressive four panel painted folding screen featuring a variety of flowers. Each panel is delicately hand-painted in black, reds, oranges, yellows, pinks and blues. The rear side...
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Leather
$3,014Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Black Swedish Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretary
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Fold-down flap with hidden drawers, secret compartment and writing interior Four larger drawers on the lower part of the front. Beautiful brass fittings, working lock and keys inc...
Brass
Swedish Rococo Chair from Stockholm with Scraped Original Paint, Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Swedish Rococo chair manufactured in Stockholm circa 1760. This period example retains its original painted surface, carefully scraped back to reveal the early finish wi...
Wood
Large Italian Florentine Architectural Gilt Wall Shelf Bracket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Gold Leaf Wall Shelf. This bracket could certainly stand alone on a wall or functional to hold a treasure on top. Wonderful classic addition to any living room, dini...
Gold Leaf
Vintage French Rococo Distressed Cream Painted Queen Size Wood Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Rococo Distressed Cream Painted Queen Size Wood Bed Headboard. Circa M...
Wood
Vintage Italian Rococo-Style Carved Wood Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Carved Wood, Wood, New Linen Shade Condition: Newly Rewired, New Linen Shade Dimensions: 30.50”H x 9”W x 9”D Shade: 9"H x 15"W x 15"D
Wood
18th Century Venetian Octogonal Mirror, Handmade and Hand Silvered
Located in Miami, FL
The octogonal Venetian mirror has beveled panels and carved reliefs the mirror has been handmade and hand silvered. The central panel shows a light antiquing finish while the surrou...
Mirror
Ornate Rococo Wall Mirror, Distressed Silver & Gold Leaf, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully ornate carved wood mirrors featuring heavily detailed naturalistic frames. Each frame is adorned with twisting vine motifs, clusters of grapes, and delicately carved lea...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Holy Water Font with Angels Framed with Fossil Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian holy water font with two angels framed with polished agate coral wings on fossil coral. The Italian holy water front is from a historical Italian church and is...
Agate, Coral
Swedish Two-Part Painted Linen Press Cabinet, 18th c. Rococo Period
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish painted linen press or armoire from the Rococo period, made in two parts with original working locks and later hardware. Circa 1770. This cabinet is beautifully proportione...
Wood, Paint
Italian Hand-Carved Gilded Wall Brackets, Rococo, Mid-19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Large Pair of Italian Florentine Wall Brackets, Hand-carved and Giltwood. Each bracket features a serpentine top shelf above an elaborately carved support of scrolling foliage and ...
Wood
Chelsea Porcelain Trompe-l’Oeil Leaf Dish, Radish Plate Circa 1755
Located in Darien, CT
Mid 18th Century Chelsea porcelain trompe l’oeil leaf dish decorated with a naturalistic study of radishes. The underside bears the iron red anchor mark of the Chelsea Porcelain Fac...
Porcelain
Antique Pair of English Silver Plated Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique English silver plated eight light chandeliers, circa 1920 in date. Each silver-plated chandelier is in elaborately Rococo style with three centr...
Silver Plate
Vintage Aubusson Style French Jacquard Halluin Tapestry c1940s
By Gobelins Royal Manufactory, Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage French jacquard tapestry, probably crafted in the 1940s in the Aubusson style, showcases a richly detailed hunting scene. Woven in Halluin, a region renowned for its tex...
Wool
Rococo Style 1890s Swedish Light Grey Painted and Carved Bergères Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo–style classic light grey painted bergère chair from circa 1890, featuring carved floral décor, cabriole legs, and upholstered seating. Adorned with delicate floral m...
Upholstery, Wood
$680Sale Price|20% Off
DIM/CON Antique Rococo Revival Rosewood Footstool with Floral Needlepoint C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Rococo Revival Rosewood Footstool with Floral Needlepoint C1890 Measures - 14 h x 18 w x 18 w A charming antique Rococo Revival footstool crafted from rosewood, dating to ci...
Rosewood
Large Ornate Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket Dresser Box
Located in Wayne, NJ
A stunning antique French brass ormolu beveled glass footed jewelry casket or dresser box with hinged lid with a large rectangular design with beveled glass, ornate feet, intricate...
Ormolu
$28,000 / set
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
Magnificent Rococo Chandelier Brass Crystal Art Deco Light New Antique Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Rococo Chandelier – In-House Production with Hand-Tied Crystals Inspired by the graceful opulence of the Rococo era, this exceptional chandelier is a modern homage to ti...
Crystal, Brass
$1,795 / set
Pair of Italian Rococo Style Carved Wood Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Wood, Distressed Paint Finish, Parchment Lamp Shades with Gold-Leafed Trim
Wood
Seahorse Serpent Shell Grotto Black Gold Parcel Gilt Tall Pedestal Table(s)
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful patinated parcel gilt 20th century tall Venetian grotto occasional table featuring seahorse legs and serpent supporting shell table top, all carved in the Rococo style. Two...
Wood, Giltwood
French Crystal Beaded 8-Arm Chandelier, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French crystal beaded 8-arm chandelier with faceted almond shaped crystals throughout. The fixture is adorned with garlands of English cut beads throughout as well. The fixture is ne...
Crystal, Metal
Louis XV Bergère Marquise Chair, Gilded Wood, Rococo Style, Circa 1890
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique chair is a French Louis XV style ‘Bergère Marquise’ in the Rococo tradition, dating from circa 1890-1900. The chair is meticulo...
Wood
Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock, having a fine quality antique French Rococo style mantle clock, having a fantastic quality decorated case with ormolu de...
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Gold Gilded Rectangular Wood Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in a market in Europe, this fantastic wooden frame is suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oil on board paintings. We just love the look ...
Wood, Paint
18th-century Derby Porcelain Footed Strawberry Tureen and Cover
By Derby
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fanciful Fruit: English Derby Porcelain Strawberry Tureen and Cover This is an exceptionally charming and highly decorative example of English soft-...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th-century Swedish Rococo chest of four drawers with an oak front and pine sides and drawer bottoms, consistent with period craftsmanship. The chest features a newer professio...
Brass
20th century Rococo carved giltwood and paint Italian consoles with mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This highly decorative console table with a mirror was made in mid-20th century Italy. The carved wood table and mirror frame were decorated with delicate flowers, acanthus, shell, ...
Gold Leaf
Antique English Blue and White Delftware Plate Hand-Painted, 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful blue and white delftware dish was hand painted in England around 1760. It features a lively garden scene with a songbird in flight, her head tilted up in song, and a h...
Delft
Large Antique EGW & S Silverplate Clam Shell Dish by International Silver Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking example of American silverplate craftsmanship, this ornate shell-form serving dish was created by the International Silver Company and bears the EGW&S mark (E.G. Webster &...
Silver Plate
Classic Wall Scone by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by DUNLIN Australia. An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconce designed by Dunlin. Timeless in form and impeccable in execution, these are ideal sconces to fram...
Rattan
Late 18th Century Swedish Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo cabinet with unusual carved pediment. Featuring two carved doors opening to useful storage, as well as further storage at the bottom, featuring two s...
Wood
Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar
Located in Katonah, NY
The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles. This large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated! The elaborate decoration on the front featu...
Delft
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