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.
Danish 18th Century Rococo Console and Gaming Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century rococo console and gaming table. The top lifts to reveal an interior with candle stands and guinea cups. Table of rectangular form when it is closed with four cabriolet legs and 1 drawer. Table top light...
Oak
18th Century Swedish Original Painted Period Rococo Games Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A superb period Swedish Rococo game table, scraped to original paint. Backgammon under loose top, pull out candle trays in the sides. Circa 1760.
Wood
$1,539
H 29 in W 36 in D 18 in
1960s Georgian Furnishing Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Console Game Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Made of beautiful mahogany, this console features crafted satinwood inlay detailing the top, the legs and the side panels. Table opens to a beautifully banded finished top in very go...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$2,156Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 45 in D 35 in
Rare Italian Inlaid 18th Century Olivewood and Rosewood Games Table Circa 1780
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional 18th century Italian games table is a masterful example of neoclassical furniture craftsmanship, dating to circa 1780. Constructed from fine olivewood and rosewood, ...
Olive, Rosewood
Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Game Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Dutch game table/console is made of mahogany with impressive satinwood marquetry, circa 1795. When in demilune form the beautiful marquetry motifs of flowers, overflowing vase, ...
Metal
$23,259
H 32.68 in W 44.89 in D 21.26 in
South German White Painted Rococo Console Table, Mid-18th Century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The grey marble top with a moulded edge above a pierced frieze carved with foliage, flowers and C-scrolls, centred by a male head on channelled cabriole legs, joined by a pierced roc...
Marble
George v Solid Mahogany Console Game Table, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered for sale is this quality mahogany side table Shaped top in pure mahogany. Draw to the front against single large dovetailed drawer with brass Chippendale drop handles. Standing on square tapering legs and Offered in good clean vintage condition. Lovely red mahogany color and shine. Solid and sturdy. Stands 31 inches high, 36 inches wide and 18 inches deep. 36 inches square game table...
Brass
French Louis XV or Rococo Style Dark Brown Walnut Game Table
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautifully carved French Louis XV or Rococo-style walnut card table that can function as a narrow console table or open up to seat four people for games or card play. The top open...
Leather, Walnut
Beautiful 19th Century French Game Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful 19th century French game table, Louis XV style.
Walnut
Late 18th-Century Tric Trac Games Table in Varnished Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
This late 18th-century tric trac table is constructed in varnished marquetry with a removable reversible top. One side features marquetry in geometric and oval motifs, while the reve...
Walnut
$3,995
H 27.5 in W 32 in D 33 in
18th Century Chippendale Mahogany and Tooled Leather Fold Top Games Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany and Tooled Leather Fold Top Games Table / console table with satinwood inlay, cabriole legs terminating with...
Leather, Mahogany
$18,500
H 29.5 in W 46.5 in D 23 in
Superb Bookmatch Olivewood Console, Game Table and Writing Desk, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored multi-use table which may serve as a stunning console, writing desk and game table, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood construction veneered in bookmatched Oli...
Lucite, Olive
Italian Game Table Louis XV in Walnut, 18 Century, circa 1780
Located in Prato, IT
Italy, Tuscany, around 1780 Elegant game table console side table in solid walnut with one side drawer. Top veneered in mahogany, rosewood, olive and maple. Dimensions: cm W 82 x ...
Maple, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chess Game Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian game table from Sweden made during the late 18th century, around 1790. The table is painted pine with the original light coloured paint. The paint has notable distress which causes the pine underneath to shine trough causing the unmistakable antique patina. The underside of the table top is painted like a chess board. They would flip the table top when playing and the pieces would comfortably fit in the space underneath. The table also has extendable light...
Pine
Swedish Rococo Style Chess Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Rococo style chess table, its been restored and repainted in Milk Paint.
Wood
Small 18th Century Louis XV Table
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A small 18th century Louis XV oak table. Probably in origin a game table. Lovely patined with great proportions.
Oak
Portuguese Games Table, Mahogany, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Table of rectangular form when it is closed with four cabriolet legs finished off at the lower end by claws holding balls. The waist has a drawer with bronze hardware, and has a cut ...
Other
Table Game Swedish Rococo, 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A game table made during the Rococo period in Sweden. Two-sided top with chess and beautiful inlays. Interior with backgammon. Drawers on both ends to store markers. Curved legs.
Wood
Table Game Swedish Black Rococo 18th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Table Game Swedish Black Rococo 18th Century Sweden. Game table made during the 18th century in Sweden. Cabriole legs. Top opens up to double size. Interior with backgammon and marke...
Italian Walnut Fold-Over Rococo Games Table, circa 1750-1760
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful example of a Rococo northern Italian walnut fold-over games table that dates to circa 1750-1760. The table has been finely decorated in marquetry and penwork; eve...
Walnut
Swedish Game Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th century chess and backgammon game table, signature attributed to Stockholm work.
German Marquetry Veneered Louis XV Style Games Table, Rosewood Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV style games table, mid-19th century. The intricately veneered top with extended and rounded corners with concave seating areas placed atop a base with a shaped apron raised ...
Swedish Game Table
Located in Copenhagen, K
Late 18th century chess and backgammon game table, signature attributed to Stockholm work.
Danish Rococo Chess Game Side Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Rococo chess game table with some period chess pieces.
Wood
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Game Table with Tapestry Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV walnut game table with 18th century tapestry top, 5 drawers with pulls and shaped apron. For many more fine antiques, please visit our online gallery at: www.williamword...
Walnut