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.
Grand Continental Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Foyer / Console Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century hand carved mahogany wood Rococo style foyer, console table or sofa table. The foyer / console table is made of solid mahogany wood with heavily hand carved decoration. ...
Marble
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
Grand Rococo Style Mahogany Console Table Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental 20th century mahogany console table or sofa table featuring a speckled lacquer finish by artist Ira Yeager (American 1933-2022) for his gallery in Calistoga, CA. The table...
Mahogany
Antique Rococo Style Coffee Table Made In Rosewood From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique Rococo style coffee table, dating from around the 1930s, showcases exquisite craftsmanship and elegant design. The table features stained wood legs adorned with brass de...
Brass
Victorian Rococo Style One Drawer Mahogany Console Table, circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian rococo style one drawer cuban mahogany console table, Circa 1890s in very good condition and measuring 37.5" in width, 16.5" in depth and stands 32.5" tall.
Mahogany
$1,166
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 57.88 in
Illum Wikkelsø Rosewood Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelsø coffee table veneered in rosewood. Two extension leafs. Made by Kofoed's møbelfabrik.
Rosewood
$2,274
H 20.87 in Dm 21.66 in
1930s Round Coffee Table in Deep Patinated Solid Pine from Danish Cabinet Maker
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Rare danish modern 1930s round coffee table in solid deep patinated pine wood. This table is hand crafted by danish cabinet maker and has elegant geometric proportion with its diagon...
Pine
Regency Style Antiqued Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered console table restored with pollard oak, the rectangular three quarter gallery top with six turned finials atop each turn...
Wood
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Console Table
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI Style marble top console table. This 1940’s American piece is fully restored in a light bubble gum lacquer finish with ori...
Marble
19th Century Carved Oak Console Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak console table from England with a wonderfully detailed hand carved backsplash over the top of the table, which has a beveled and car...
Oak
Midcentury Coffee Table of Great Form in the Style of Persal
Located in Buchanan, MI
Midcentury coffee table of great form in the style of Persal.
Wood
$2,700
H 45 in W 54 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Table Hall Entry Console Sofa Table Two Drawers Oak C. 1890s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Renaissance revival oak entry, hall table, sofa table or console with drawers ~~c. 1890s Charming table with two drawers and carved crown~~perfect for use ...
Oak
Ebonized Mahogany Cane Top Asian Influence Console Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oriental Asian midcentury style carved base high quality craftsmanship console table with caned top.
Mahogany
$4,750 / item
H 34 in W 60 in D 16 in
Custom English Two-Drawer Crotch Mahogany Console with Brass Bales
Located in Woodbury, CT
Made for us in England, this console in flame mahogany is just the right depth to squeeze into that hallway or tuck behind the sofa. With Regency touches like ebony and satinwood str...
Rosewood, Satinwood, Mahogany
$2,325 / item
H 27 in W 15 in D 20 in
Carlo Custom Argentine Rosewood Live-Edge Occasional Table from Costantini
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Carlo table is a cantilevered occasional table, designed to slide under a sofa or sitting area as necessary, and fashioned from slabs of sustainable sourced solid Argentine rosew...
Wood
Serge Roche Style Plaster White Palm Carved Console Table
By Serge Roche
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Hollywood Regency wood and glass top sofa console table in the style of Serge Roche. This Palm Regency style table features a dimensional and incredibly detailed carved pa...
Glass, Wood
$2,200
H 13.39 in W 56.7 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Organic Wooden Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Coffee Table, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful unique Scandinavian organic shaped coffee table in solid wood. This vintage piece is in good condition with some traces of wear. A beautiful wabi sabi style brutalist ob...
Oak
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H 28.5 in W 36.25 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Bleached Oak End Table / Sofa table / Dressing Table
Located in Carmine, TX
Bleached Sofa / Dressing table made in France in the mid 1800s using oak. This is a very sturdy and cute table that features a three-board top with ogee edge and serpentine motif on ...
Oak
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H 29.5 in W 44.5 in D 22.75 in
Swedish 1780s Rococo Period Table with Cabriole Legs and Distressed Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period table from the late 18th century, with cabriole legs and distressed finish. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of the 18th century, this table features...
Wood
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H 35 in W 61.5 in D 22.5 in
Large Irish Rococo Style Scroll Carved Fruitwood Console with Faux Stone Top
Located in Milford, NH
A large Irish Rococo style scroll carved fruitwood console with green faux stone rectangular top surmounting and impressive foliate carved frieze with ret...
Wood
Fine Italianate Carved and Decorated Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In a burgundy and gilt finish with an ebonized shaped top with gilt edge. Raised on tall cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. A large Venetian style shaped and carved apron in fron...
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
Italian Giltwood Console Table with Marble Top
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique gilt console table with intricate carvings throughout including lion bust at top center. An off-white marble top slab sits atop the...
Marble
An 18th Century Italian Venetian Walnut Console Table
Located in CH
An 18th Century Italian Venetian Walnut Console table with an inlaid veneered top on a carved and shaped apron.
Wood
Antique Chippendale Marble Top Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This intriguing French adaptation of the Chippendale style has been given a painted finish with gold highlighting to set off the subtle carved accents. The very neutral St. Remis mar...
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H 36 in W 66 in D 25.5 in
French Rococo Style Console Table Intricately Carved With Gilt Glass Inset Top
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Rococo style crème peinte and parcel-gilt console table, circa 1940s, the shaped top with gilt-glass insert, over a scallop-shaped frieze decorated with intricate carving of...
Glass, Wood, Paint