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.
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Rococo Dining Table
Located in Munich, DE
A beautiful Marble Top with a Repaired Crack. Little drawers on both sides. Original Wheels on all of the legs.
Marble
Italian Rococo Center Table with Faux Marble Top, 18th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo style Sicilian (18th Century) large rectangular center table with a faux marble resting upon a white-painted & gilt carved base & apron supported on four cabri...
Silver Leaf
Small console, or side table in carved wood circa 1950/1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Small console, or side table in carved wood circa 1950/1960
Beech
$6,876Sale Price|40% Off
19th Century French Polish Steel Base Table with Glass Top
Located in North Salem, NY
Create a peaceful dining environment in your breakfast room, back patio or dining room with this lovely 19th century French ornate polish steel base table with 1/2" glass top with be...
Steel, Metal
Antique Round Dining Table With Extension In Neo Rococo Style From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique round dining table in neo rococo style from the 1920s. White painted with decorative details and 4 extension leaves. (We have matching chairs for this table) — Style: Neo r...
Wood, Paint
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century French Carved Oak Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a fabulous quality, very highly carved table made in France, circa 1920. The table has extremely Fine quality carvings throughout. The side...
Oak
French Baroque Rococo Style Oval Eglomise Art Glass Top Yellow Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Baroque Rococo Style Oval Eglomise Art Glass Top Yellow Dining Table. Item features (2) 12" leaves, gold gilt/ oil drop eglomise glass top & leaves...
Glass, Wood
$2,944
H 30.71 in W 78.35 in D 32.29 in
Antique Fruitwood & Oak Early 20th Century French Rustic Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This elegant table was made in Southern France in the early 20th century. It has a tabletop from fruitwood with beautiful grain patterns. It has a very warm color and the table shows...
Fruitwood
$1,350
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 29 in
Early 20th Century French Oak, Writing Table, Game Table, or Breakfast Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in the region of Normandy, this French writing table from the turn of the early twentieth century is constructed of solid oak and features a single drawer on one side. The tabl...
Oak
$2,480
H 28.94 in Dm 47.25 in
Round Dining Table in Solid Oak with Two Extensions, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By CJ Rosengaarden, Kurt Østervig, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A classic round dining table crafted in solid oak, produced in the 1960s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. The table features a sculptural presence well suited to modern interiors, defined b...
Oak
$3,495
H 30.5 in W 79 in D 35 in
Early 20th Century French Oak Farm Table or Dining Table from Normandy
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century artisan-made oak farm table or dining table is from the region of Le Perche in Normandy, France. Resting on tapered square legs, this handsome table of h...
Oak
$4,800
H 29 in W 79.5 in D 35.25 in
Early 20th Century French Hand Pegged Bleached Oak Farm Table, Dining Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From the region of Le Perche in Normandy, France, this early twentieth century bleached oak farm table or dining table features a top constructed of six planks of wood. Resting on ta...
Oak
$14,900
H 29.5 in Dm 50.5 in
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Polished Rosewood Dining, Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian dining room table made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, in good condition. The small center table is co...
Rosewood
20th Century Country French Oak Dining Table
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Country French Oak Dining Table with racetrack top in very good condition
Oak
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 35 in D 75 in
Travertine Dining Table - Travertine Stone Table - Marble Dining Room Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
TRAVERTINE MARBLE TABLE Type of Marble: Travertine Dimensions: 75" x 35" (190 x 90 cm) Leg Model: Travertine Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Free!...
Travertine, Marble
Mid Century Round Glass Top Dining Table with Polished Chrome Crossing Base
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
This sculptural table features a thick, clear circular glass top that rests on a minimalist tripod "spider" base. The base is composed of three interlocking, thick-gauge tubular chro...
Chrome
Nero Marquina Base with Steel Top Bistro Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Brendan Bass for the Vision and Design Collection, by using high-quality materials and textures. All materials are sourced from local vendors throughout the state of Texa...
Marble, Steel
Large English Round Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A reclaimed oak and chestnut burl restored circular extending dining table, the segmented top opening to reveal six self-storing fold-out leaves above a ...
Wood
$145
H 12.75 in W 30 in D 10.5 in
Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Table Top Display Console, Circa 1960
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century style Italian rococo hand carved giltwood free standing table top size console / display shelf w/ original marbleized wood top in beautifully aged original color patina...
Wood, Giltwood
19th century Italian Painted Carved Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 19th-century Italian Rococo style dining table with captivating dolphin motifs and a delicate painted finish in weathered greens, blues and white. The attention to detail...
Wood, Paint
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H 30.32 in W 61.82 in D 43.31 in
Dining table with additional plates made of birch wood from around the 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table with additional plates made of birch wood from around the 1920s. Dimensions in cm: H:77 W:157 D:110. 3 additional plates included. Total length: 286
Birch
19th century Italian Painted Carved Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 19th-century Italian Rococo style dining table with captivating dolphin motifs and a delicate painted finish in weathered greens, blues and white. The attention to detail...
Wood, Paint
Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Dining Table, C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming Italian painted & parcel gilt dining table. Most of the paint has worn away but there are beautiful remnants of gold leaf throughout. The table has a center pedestal that si...
Gold Leaf
Monumental Italian Style Oval Shaped Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Italian style oval shaped pedestal dining table made from bleached alder wood. It is a great scale and has two 18" Wide leaves to make it even larger for those special occ...
Wood
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Extension Dining Table, Circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style extension dining table By Romweber USA, circa 1930s Exotic African avodire wood top, with paint and gilt details. Measures: 66"W x...
Wood, Paint
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H 31 in W 141 in D 48 in
French Louis XV Style Dining Table with Three Additional Leaves, circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Louis XV style dining table in a natural wood finish with parcel gilt detailing. There are remnants of paint that can be seen throughout as well. There are three individual le...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Swedish Drop-Leaf Table, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful oversized 18th century rustic Swedish Rococo farmhouse table. Original paint with aged ochre patina. Two drop-leafs with single drawer offers many possibilities for uses. ...
Wood
Rococo Style Dining Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Rococo style dining table with a drawer at each end. It’s been restored and repainted with milk paints "Midnight Black". The top has been left natural and just cleared coated.
Wood
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H 35 in Dm 47 in
Antique Italian Walnut & Mahogany Center Pedestal Table Louis XV Marquetry Inlay
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian walnut and mahogany center pedestal table Louis XV Marquetry inlay 19th century Italian 'centre' table. Features a Florentine style inlaid marquetry top of Walnut,...
Fruitwood, Macassar, Mahogany, Walnut
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H 25.5 in W 28 in D 25 in
Vintage Heavy Cast Iron French Rococo Style Ornate Dining Pedestal Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage heavy cast iron French rococo style ornate dining pedestal table base, circa mid-20th century. Measurements: Overall 25.5" H x 28" W x 25" D. Top...
Iron
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H 29.5 in W 140.5 in D 78.5 in
Italian Carved Rococo Style Dining Table with Two Removable Extensions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Rococo style oval shaped dining table (with two extensions) that become a circular table once the leaves are removed. The table measures: 78" diameter without the leaves. Bea...
Wood, Paint