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.
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demilune Tables Rococo style
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted wood demi lune console tables with cabriole legs Made of solid pine in sweden in the 19th century Painted in a beautiful shade of grey/white w...
Pine
18th Century Italian Rococo Console Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully carved Italian, likely Venice, 18th century Rococo console table with black Limestone top. The wonderful asymmetrical undulating forms that are carved are reminiscent of ...
Limestone, Iron, Gold Leaf
Swedish 19th Century Painted Demilune Tables with Cabriole Legs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted wood demi lune console tables from the 19th century with cabriole legs. This pair of Swedish Rococo-style demi-lune console tables, crafted during the 19th century, exudes timeless elegance and Scandinavian charm. Their graceful design is characterized by cabriole legs and a light painted finish, a hallmark of Scandinavian furniture that allows the natural wood to subtly peek through. These console tables are not just pieces of furniture; they're versatile accents that can enhance the beauty of various spaces in your home. Place them in your entryway or hallway to create an inviting focal point. Adorned with fresh flowers or decorative items, they provide a warm welcome to guests. In the living room, these tables can function as stylish sofa back consoles...
Wood
Rococo Wall Console with Rams Heads and Original Stone Top, Sweden, Circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
A fine Rococo wall console with exceptionally hand-carved swags, acanthus leaves and rams heads with its original Swedish stone top and original colo...
Stone
$5,700Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Marble-Top Console Tables
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine pair of 19th century Italian rococo console tables, fine breche marble tops over scalloped sides and molded edge with carved gilt shell in center of aprons, which each have a si...
Marble
Pair of Italian Console Tables Painted and Silver Gilt
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian console tables-painted and silver gilt. Pair of Venetian console tables-painted and silver gilt. Great pair of early 20th century Venetian painted wood and silver gilt console tables...
Wood
Pair of Italian Breccia Marble Top Giltwood Consoles - Circa 1760
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southern Italian Rococo giltwood console tables. Each rare ancient Roman "Breccia di Sciro" top of serpentine outline , reclaimed in the 18th Century ( 1760 Circa ) and veneered on p...
Breccia Marble
$2,400 / set
H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Demilune Painted Classical Console Tables with Green Marble Tops
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Waldorf Astoria demilune painted neoclassical carved console tables with green-veined marble tops, reeded legs, and apron with rosette decoration. Measures: 34.5" W x 28.5" H...
Wood
19th Century English Demilune Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English demilune table made from oak. The top is made from two boards, and follows down to a simple apron. The table is supported o...
Oak
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.04 in W 31.89 in D 14.18 in
French Demilune Hand Painted White Wooden Console with White Marble Top
Located in London, GB
A very pretty French 19th century original hand painted wooden demilune with original marble top. The paintwork is original and has a distressed look but this only adds to the beauty.
Marble
Early 19th Century Spanish Demilune Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome early 19th century demilune table from Spain. Beautifully constructed with very Minimalist lines from walnut. Super patina.
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demilunes or Center Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian demilune tables with carved detail above each leg. These are perfect to flank a f...
Wood, Pine, Paint
Pair of Vineyard Demilune Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Vineyard demilune console table is a stunning piece that brings a touch of nature into your home. Made from pine, it has a natural and rustic look that will instantly warm up any space. The flaky pine finish gives it a one-of-a-kind texture and depth, while the half-round demilune top...
Wood
Pair Of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Console Tables
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish Demi lune tables with deeply angled straight apron and turned, tapered legs scraped back to traces of it's original color. Demi lunes can be joined to form a pe...
Wood, Pine, Paint
Pair of Swedish Demi Lune Console Tables
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of 19th century original painted pine Swedish demi lune console tables. 1860. Dimensions 43 inches (109 cms) wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) deep 30 inches (76 cms) high.
Pine
1940s French Brass Console with Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s French brass console with glass top
Brass
Italian Iron Console with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian wrought iron demi console with white marble top. Marble-top dimensions: 37.5" W x 16.5" D x 0.75" H.
Marble, Wrought Iron
$1,238
H 23.23 in W 27.76 in D 16.15 in
French Wrought Iron and Marble Top Console, Louis XV Style, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Demi-lune console wrought iron and marble made circa 1960 in France. Few rust marks on the sides of the marble slabs, not disturbing (please see photos) Solid and sound. This item wi...
Marble, Wrought Iron
$3,992 / set
H 29.14 in Dm 42.92 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demilune Tables Gustavian style with Tapered Legs
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Here is a beautiful pair of 19th century Swedish demilune tables in Gustavian style. These demilunes can be placed against a wall to create two fantastic sidetables or a with the bac...
Birch
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H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Rococo Corner Console in Carved Wood and Breccia Marble, Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
Rocaille style corner console in carved and gilded wood, with rich decoration of foliage and volutes on a lozenge background. The design of the foot and the belt alternates curves an...
Marble
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H 33 in W 35 in D 13.5 in
20th Century Italian Carrara Marble Gilded Rococo Demilune Wall Mount Console Ta
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage, demilune console table, circa the early 20th Century. Classic beauty reclaims the spotlight on this beautiful piece full of fine carved detail...
Carrara Marble
18th Century Swedish Provincial Rococo Demilune Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
This stunning Swedish 18th Century Provincial Rococo demilune console has been dry scraped down to the original paint job. This piece is the ultimate p...
Wood, Paint
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H 31 in W 41.5 in D 18.75 in
Italian, Venezia, Rococo Period Shaped & Carved Walnut Console Tables ca 1730-40
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having serpentine shaped tops with notched corners, flared corners, and molded edges resting atop uniquely shaped aprons, the cabriole shaped legs with flared tops and ending in thre...
Walnut
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H 30.25 in W 42.5 in D 21.25 in
Italian, Tuscany, Shaped Walnut and Marble-Top Console Table, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a serpentine-form shaped top with inset marble, the front of the console with shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs.
Walnut
French Rococo Carved Entry Console Demilune Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning large French rococo walnut console table features intricate carvings which are stunning in their detail and craftsmanship. This antique piece was acquired by our client through Paramount Antiques...
Walnut
Custom French Rococo Style Console Table with Vintage Letter Collage
Located in Middleburg, VA
This bespoke French Rococo style console table is a poetic reimagining of 18th-century design, custom-created by Hastening Designs. H...
Wood, Paper, Resin, Plaster, Paint, Parchment Paper
Antique Painted Carved Demi-Lune Table Stand
Located in New York, NY
A charming demilune table, circa early 20th Century. Comprised of a wooden base shaped into the form of a fish. The carved details are ornate and beautifully textured, with a green p...
Marble
Rococo Style Giltwood Marble Top Console
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Rococo style giltwood marble top console.
Italian 19th Century Carved Demi-Lune Marble-Top Console Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Italian 19th century highly carved and painted demilune console table, with an Italian red marble top, would make a lovely addition to a hallway or foyer.
Marble
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H 37 in W 41.5 in D 17 in
Italian 19th Century Carved and Painted Wood Rococo Style Demilune Console Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 19th century carved wood Rococo style console table. This gorgeous Italian half-moon shaped wall console table features a beautifully scalloped edge top above a lower bott...
Wood
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H 33 in W 40.5 in D 16.75 in
Italian Rococo Style Early 19th Century Walnut Demilune with Scalloped Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved walnut Rococo style demilune console table from the early 19th century, with scalloped apron and stretcher and cabriole legs. Born during the first quarter of the 1...
Walnut