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.
Italian, Sicily, Rococo Period Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Table, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a serpentine shaped top with thickly veneered galleried edge expertly veneered in rosewood with a rectangle pattern centering an oval, the shaped apron with a large sunken inl...
Brass
Italian Rococo Period Light Walnut 1-Drawer Table, Mid 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegantly imagined side table has a three quarter gallery top with a case housing one drawer and having a stylized carved apron, raised on cabriole legs anchored by uniquely sha...
Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Spanish Brass Ornate Side Tables
Located in London, London
Pair of ornate brass side tables Spain 1960s/1970s These exquisite Spanish side tables feature a stunning antique brass finish. Each table showcases a round top with intricate deta...
Brass
Original Swedish Rococo Console Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an original Swedish Rococo console table with a stone top.
Birch
19th Century Rococo Rosewood Side Table, Oriental Style, England
Located in Madrid, ES
Oriental style side table, made of solid rosewood with grotesque shapes and claw-ended legs, Queen Anne style. England, 19th century.
Wood, Palisander
Carved French Rococo Style Pair of Nightstands with Open Shelve, circa 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Carved French Rococo style pair of nightstands with open shelve and three drawers, circa 1930s. The tables stands on four ornately carved cabriole shaped legs and depicts a basket...
Bronze
Antique French Gilded Table, Marble Top, Rococo Style, 1890, France
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique French Gilded Table, crafted in 1890 in France, exudes a sense of timeless elegance with its intricate carvings and gold finish. The fully assembled piece features a rec...
Marble
Rococo Style Cherry Brass Mounted Side Table with Removable Tray Top
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Rococo Style Cherry Side Table with Removable footed Tray Top measuring 24.75' in width, 17.75" in depth x 26" in height. Table is 22" in height with tray removed.
Cherry
19th Century Rococo Side Table, Hand-Painted Ceramic Top, Netherlands
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Side Table with Ceramic Top The ceramic top depicts a genre scene of “a woman coming back from the forest.” - hand painted. The section under the top with openwork cut...
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Jacobean Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Jacobean style rustic mahogany and reclaimed oak side table, the rectangular planked and breadboard top above a molded frieze, on bobbin turned and block legs joined by a boarded t...
Wood
Mid-18th Century Rococo Walnut Console Table, Italy, Circa 1750
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-18th century walnut console from the Emilia.
Walnut
Pair of Rustic Dark Oak Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic-style nightstand with an oak parquetry top that is mirrored on the two shelves below. It has one frieze drawer with a mirrored herringbone pattern and Fine Verde Bronze hand...
Wood
French 19th Century Side Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century parquetry and marquetry side table. Having floral inlaid decoration to the top and under-tier. The top hinges open to reveal a compartmented interior...
Kingwood
$4,895 / set
H 25.75 in W 16.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of French Cherrywood Nightstands or Bedside Tables with Marble Tops
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of French bedside end tables or night stands - each stand featuring a figured marble-top over a frieze with two inlaid drawers with original brass pulls. Superb origina...
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Marquetry Side Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Elegant French side table dating to the late 19th century, crafted in richly grained wood with fine marquetry inlay throughout. The gently shaped top is centered by a detailed geomet...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Walnut, Ebony, Pearwood
$6,500 / set
H 24.25 in W 24 in D 17 in
Pair of Paul Frankl Ivory Lacquered Nightstands with Brass X Pulls, circa 1950
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone loves Paul Frankl furniture. A pillar of design, he created some of the most iconic midcentury pieces of furniture. And here we have a lovely pair of Paul Frankl ivory lacqu...
Brass
Swedish Rococo Style Console Table, circa 1800
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 ...
Brass
Pair of Catalina Tile Spanish Revival End or Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Catalina Tile Spanish Revival end or side Tables. Sold as a pair.
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of Cerused Oak Nightstands
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of American Mid-Century Modern cerused oak nightstands.
$2,950 / set
H 29 in Dm 27.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Brass Striped Round Side Drum Tables, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning pair of large Mid-Century Modern round end side drum tables. These column pedestals feature red/burgundy burl wood veneer with striped brass bands. Beautiful glossy lacquer-like finish to burl wood. Can also be used as a unique set of cocktail/coffee tables or bedside tables. In the grand style of Mastercraft and Pierre Cardin reminiscent of Cartier's signature red and gold jewelry...
Brass
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Side Tables, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of brass side tables by Mastercraft, circa 1970. Chinese Chippendale forms in brushed brass with glass tops. Versatile size could be used as side tables or end tables. Want to s...
Brass
Antique French Carved Ornate Marble Top Smoking Storage Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Carved Ornate Marble Top Smoking Storage Table Enhance your living space, bedroom, or office with this blend of artistry and utility. This side table includes a drawe...
Marble
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H 27.25 in W 35.25 in D 26.25 in
French Louis XV Period Shaped Walnut 1-Drawer Table, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with rounded corners and molded edges atop a conforming case housing one drawer with an iron ring pull the case with a shaped and carved apron and raised on ...
Walnut
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H 33 in W 35 in D 23.5 in
Italian, Piemonte, Dark Walnut Rococo Period 1-Drawer Wall Table, ca. 1740
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very special table unique in style and proportion having a recatangular top with serpentine front and sides, the back being flat as it was meant to be secured to a wall, the shaped...
Walnut
Pair Vintage Glass Top Gilt Side Tables
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step back in time with these vintage gilt side tables, a pair that exudes the elegance and charm of a bygone era. Each table stands on sculpted...
Metal
Swedish Gustavian Painted Hall End or Occasional Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted and hand distressed wood side table with carved cabriole legs in a muted Scandinavian blue green color. The elegance and classic s...
Wood
Pair of French Rococo Nightstands In Mahogany
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of French Mid-Century nightstands or small chest of drawers in mahogany veneer with 3 drawers that can be used as bedside commodes- The pair is "walk around", meaning they are...
Brass
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H 30.71 in W 14.18 in D 11.42 in
Pair of French Rococo Nightstands in Marquetry With Pink Marble Tops
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of French bomb shaped nightstands or small chest of drawers in mahogany marquetry work and top in mottled pink marble. This pair of small 3 drawers Rococo style bedside commod...
Marble, Brass
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H 28.75 in W 33 in D 22 in
Italian, Tuscany, Late Rococo Period Walnut Veneer 1-Drawer Table, 3rdq 18thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with rounded corners above a conforming case housing one drawer, raised on cabriole legs with spade feet
Walnut
Italian Rococo Period Burl Walnut 1-Drawer Table, Mid 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shaped top covered in burl walnut veneers and housing a single drawer, raised on solid burl walnut legs shaped in the Rococo style.
Walnut
Pair of Italian Antique Nightstands in Walnut and Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Italian nightstands or small chest of drawers in walnut, walnut root and citrus wood with marquetry work. This pair of small Rococo style night tables are from the last pa...
Brass
Pair of Antique Italian Rococo Painted Tables or Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Delightful pair of late 18th or early 19th century Rococo Italian tables or stands crafted in walnut with a dramatic form. Hand carved and joined ...
Walnut
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H 30.75 in W 40 in D 21.5 in
Pair Italian Rococo Period Boldy Shaped Walnut Console Tables, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Tuscany, Italy, the shaped tops of serpentine form with notched corners and flared sides, the tops retaining traces of gilded gesso, the conforming frames with deep aprons and s...
Walnut