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.
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English paper mache tea tray with scalloped edge, c. 1850's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English paper mache tea tray in black with scalloped edge and gilt and bronze powder border in the Rococo taste. The center of the tray is a Mother-of-Pearl inlay incorporated into a...
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
$3,560Sale Price|67% Off
18th Century Painted Rococo Side Table with Brass Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Danish blue and white decorated Rococo table with a heavy brass tabletop tray.
Brass
Rococo tray table made in Sweden around 1770
Located in SE
Swedish tray table made around 1770. Table with curved legs and a top made in faience. The top is decorated with garland on the outer edge and an urn in the center. The top has a few...
Pine
Exceptional Norwegian Rococo Tray Table, Origin: Norway, circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Norwegian Rococo tray table, with beautiful, animated, Rococo carving all in original paint, origin: Norway, circa 1760 - 1785.
Wood, Paint
Swedish Rococo Tray Table, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A provincial Swedish Rococo tray table in original pale green-blue paint. Simple inlay detail on base atop cabriolet legs.
Wood, Paint
Swedish Rococo Style Tray Table by Upsala Ekeby, circa 1930
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Huntington, NY
A Rococo style table with Upsala Ekeby porcelain tray top. Simple frame with cabriole legs In original cream paint.
Porcelain, Wood, Paint
Traytable made in Rörstrand, Sweden around 1770
By Rörstrand
Located in SE
A unique tray table from Rörstrand made in faience. The top is in a blue colour, hand painted with a french, floral inspired motive (common for Rörstrand porcelain during that period...
Wood, Faience
Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Two-Tier Table by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This beautiful table was created in England in the Victorian period by the acclaimed cabinetmakers, Edwards & Roberts. The company were based in London, where they established a name for themselves creating fine quality, fashionable pieces in 18th and 19th century English and French styles. This two-tiered table — with its elegant cabriole legs and wonderful floral marquetry designs — is a prime example of fine Edwards & Roberts furniture. The table is supported on four curving cabriole legs, which are set on scrolling gilt bronze feet and mounted with gilt bronze grotesque...
Ormolu, Bronze
A Foldable Occasional Table, Made In England
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming occasional table made out of two components. A large tray decorated with flora and gold detailing sits over a foldable faux bamboo stand. Both items can be used separately...
Faux Bamboo
Superb Midcentury Rosewood Folding Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Knud Andersen, Aarhus, Finn Juhl, Pernille Pontoppidan Pedersen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Model ka 128 Beautiful and rare rosewood folding table made in Denmark. Designed for compact portability. This versatile table can be used and ...
Brass
$480Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in Dm 16 in
Red Lacquered Pedestal Tray/Table from Thailand, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small pedestal tray table, hand-crafted in Thailand, circa 1920. Teak and bamboo finished in black and red lacquer, with mirror and colored stone insets. Turned base. 16 inches...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Folding Trays
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of matching tables serving tray tables in Campaign styling. Made of walnut wood features a rectangular removable serving tray top with riveted handles, decorative brass deta...
Brass
$525
H 1.5 in W 23.5 in D 14.4 in
Early 20th Century French Art Populaire Carved Walnut Tray Table with Glass Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Behold, the timeless elegance of this exquisite "art populaire" tray, perfect for transporting dishes to your table with grace and style. Hand carved in France circa 1920, this wonde...
Glass, Walnut, Fabric
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Provincial rococo table from the late 18th century. The table can be used as either a side table or a window table or wherever it fits best. Ma...
Pine
Early 20th Century Mahogany Serving Tray W/ Walnut Inlay, C.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century mahogany serving tray w/ walnut inlay c.1910 A fine antique serving / bar tray for your favorite bottles and glasses Measures: 24" long x 14" wide Brass h...
Mahogany
$4,895
H 19.5 in W 28.75 in D 21.88 in
Chinoiserie Papier Mache Tray Table (Tray on Stand) from England
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful English tray table or tray on stand from the Aesthetic Movement Period, featuring a rectangular tray of papier mache with a recessed center showing a decorative Chinoiser...
Wood, Paper
$1,595
H 22.25 in W 25 in D 19 in
Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Tole Tray Table With Removable Trays
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French tole tray table is painted yellow with black detailing. Its two removable trays feature central lyre motifs and are detailed with a leaf motif. Ea...
Tin
$750
H 24.75 in W 30.25 in D 22.5 in
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Style Lacquered and Gilt Tole Tray Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italian Chinoiserie style black lacquered tole tray table with folding ebonized wood base. It features a delightful, intricately hand-painted design with butterflies and flowers in g...
Metal
19th Century English Mahogany Butlers Tray Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Mahogany folding butlers tray on stand tray has four folding sides with inset brass hinges. Supported on folding stand with decorative turned supports. The dimensions are with the ...
Mahogany
18Th century, Italian Baroque Lacquered Wood Center Table
Located in IT
18TH century, Italian Baroque Lacquered Wood Center Table This fine coffee table was made in Turin, Italy, in the first half of the eighteenth century, in transition between the Lou...
Wood
Monumental Italian Florentine Giltwood Kidney Shaped Tray, circa 1930
By Florentine
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous rare Italian Florentine kidney shaped giltwood serving tray, circa 1930. Marked "Made In Italy" on reverse. This beautiful tray is a nice large size with a scalloped desig...
Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Tray table
Located in Allerum, SE
An unusual Danish 18th century Rococo delft tile tray table. Dry scraped to reveal its original colours. Contains four small drawers on each side of the table, works as a centre tabl...
Delft, Pine
Rococo Tray Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Rococo tray table with wonderful carvings, dry scraped to it's old paint. Additional top added later.
Wood, Paint
Mid Century French Ormolu Gilt Brass Roses Mirrored Tray
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning French gilt brass rectangular mirror vanity or bar tray, circa 1940. This beautiful ormolu tray is decorated in a French Rococo style with roses, scrolling leaves, and orn...
Brass
Unusual and Delightful 18th Century Rococo Tile Tray Table
Located in Allerum, SE
An unusual and delightful 18th century Rococo tile center tray table, circa 1780, Denmark. Dry scraped to reveal its original colors. Contains four small drawers on each side of t...
Wood
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H 24 in W 38.75 in D 28.5 in
Italian Red and Parcel-Gilt Carved Tassel Tea Height Tray Table Oval
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Italian red and parcel-gilt carved tassel tea height table. . Hoof feet . Made in Italy . Wonderful patina.
Wood
Danish Rococo Painted and Tile Top Table, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A graceful Danish tile top and painted table, the rectangular top with a lipped edge and slightly rounded corners, late 18th century, blue and white square tiles...
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H 27.37 in W 36.62 in D 27.17 in
Exceptional Rococo Fretwork Tray or Centre Table, circa 1760, Origin Norway
Located in New York, NY
A rare, elegant Norwegian Rococo fretwork tray / centre table, circa 1760, origin: Sweden with original paint This latticework, freestanding 18th c...
Fir
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H 31.75 in W 35 in D 21.88 in
Fine 18th Century Rococo Tray Table, Origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Rococo tray table, Origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1760, original hand-painted, hand-carved wood. The entire table, including the tr...
Pine, Paint
18th Century Norwegian Rococo Tray Table
Located in Allerum, SE
Good 18th century Norwegian Rococo tray table in original colour with wonderful embossed flower carvings, circa 1770, Norway.
Wood
Coffee Table and Butler Tray Table in the Style of Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Stand platter server. Low table and butler tray table in the style of Aldo Tura. This table offers different sizes, depends on the way you set the chai...
Metal, Aluminum
Jennens & Bettridge Signed Tray on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare marked Jennens & Bettridge "makers To The Queen" papier mache tea tray (stamped on the underside). The tray is decorated in black lacquer wit...
Wood, Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Papier Mâché