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 Rococo Style Hand-carved European Walnut & Fruitwood Farm/library Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
the large sturdy hand-carved table of pegged construction with shaped rectangular top of matchbook European walnut veneer above a scalloped apron with rocaille carving; all raised on...
Walnut
$3,950
H 30 in W 77.5 in D 31 in
French 19th Century Fruitwood Farm Table / Writing Table with 1 Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
French 19th Century Fruitwood Farm Table / Writing Table with 1 Drawer and Square Tapered Legs
Fruitwood
$13,900
H 28.5 in W 37.5 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Hand Carved Stone Antique Garden Coffee Outdoor Indoor Table Farm
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Hand Carved Stone Antique Garden Coffee Outdoor Indoor Table Farm . 18th-early 19th Century elements Of Hand carved stone Elements creating a Charming garden patio coffe...
Stone, Limestone
French Provincial Style Fruitwood Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand fruitwood farmhouse dining table or harvest table made in the French provincial style. The large table features 1 inch thick pla...
Fruitwood
Rustic Style Pine Farm Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made Pine Farm Table with boldly turned legs. Strong and durable with a great Rustic presentation. The wood has mellowed to a deep Antique style finish. Condition: There are...
Pine
French 19th Century Fruitwood Narrow Farm Table/Sofa Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
French 19th Century Fruitwood Narrow Farm Table/Sofa Table with Side Drawer and Tapered Square Legs
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Farm Table.
Located in Allerum, SE
Large 19th century Italian provincial / country pine wood table with one drawer. ca 1850 - 90, Italy.
Pine
Long Farm Table
Located in Hellerup, DK
Exceptionally long and beautiful antique farm table with a pine wood table top and oak base.
Oak, Pine
$6,895Sale Price|44% Off
H 30.38 in W 72 in D 36 in
Baroque Revival Style Carved Wood Tavern or Farm Dining Pedestal Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large carved wood tavern or farm dining table in the Baroque Revival Style. The rectangular top with a carved border, raised on twin carved pedestal bases conjoined with a central ...
Fruitwood
Brown Farm Table
Located in LYON, FR
Very nice table 3 meters long in solid ash. It is made up of a 2 cm thick top and its dimensions are ideal to accommodate up to 14 guests easily: 3 meters long, 90 cm wide and 77 cm ...
Ash
On Hold|$14,000
H 17 in W 26.75 in D 28 in
Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rustic hand carved stone Garden coffee Farm patio table outdoor indoor Antique. 18th 19th Century hand carved stone antique elements garden low coffee Farm table on a simple single c...
Stone, Limestone
French Fruitwood Farm Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fantastic fruitwood farm table of large and useful size, having nicely worn six plank top with pleasing grain, over shaped apron with two drawers and standing on square tapered legs,...
Fruitwood
$11,000
H 30 in W 71.25 in D 31.5 in
18th Century French Fruitwood Farm Table with H-Stretcher and Warm Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its warm fruitwood grain and rustic charm, this 18th-century French farm table embodies the character of a well-loved provincial piece. The rich patina of the aged wood highligh...
Fruitwood
Dark Stained Antique Belgian Farm Table
Located in Leesburg, VA
Dark Stained Antique Belgian Farm Table, circa 1800 Anonymous Probably region of Antwerp, Belgium; ca. 1800 Wood Approximate size: 27 (h) x 62 (w) x 22 (d) in. This magnificent a...
Wood
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, handsome bronze hardware’s and shaped top. The chest is with oversized handles o...
Bronze