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.
STUNNING DECORATiVE VENITIAN BEVELLED GLASS DRESSING VANITY TABLE DESK DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely super collectable Venetian cut glass bevelled edge dressing table desk with drawers which is part of a suite I have t...
Glass, Hardwood
DECORATiVE VENITIAN BEVELLED GLASS DRESSING VANITY CONSOLE TABLE DESK DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely super collectable Venetian cut glass bevelled edge dressing table desk with two drawers which is part of a suite I have various other ...
Glass, Hardwood
$2,921Sale Price|30% Off
Exclusive Rococo Vidal Grau Dressing Table, C 1970 / Matching Furniture Avail
By Vidal Grau
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare circa 1970 rococo Vidal Grau dressing table. Their furniture range was based on a contemporary design using traditional quality...
Wood
18th Century Rococo Poudreuse
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Rococo poudreuse made in Stockholm, most likely by Christian Linning the Elder, circa 1760s. The piece showcases extremely high-quality craftsmanship with an advanced construction ...
Jacaranda, Pine
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies ...
Brass
Vintage Walnut Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A solid mahogany Art Deco dressing table with a stepped top and large circular mirror set on a shaped backplate. Fitted with two banks of four drawers and a central drawer above the ...
Wood, Walnut
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Dressing, Vanity Table
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish teak dressing - vanity table from the 1960s. The vanity table features a large adjustable mirror, an original black glass table top and 5 spacious drawers with room for wha...
Teak
Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s. This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
Mirror, Teak
$1,750
H 59 in W 27.75 in D 13.75 in
French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and satinwood parquetry dressing table or coiffeuse, late 19th century. Incredibly luxurious petite dressing table...
Ormolu
Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table
Located in Charleston, SC
Custom made Christopher Guy “vanity Fair” dressing table in a Java Café Varnish and Black Sea Silver Leaf finish. Retails at $6,101 plus shipping. Sophisticated and elegant mahogany ...
Silver Leaf
$2,300
H 26.25 in W 59.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Vanity, Console Table or Low Profile Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This piece features all teak wood construction with generous storage and a unique bowed front. A very versatile piece f...
Teak
French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco vanity or dressing table. Design in the style of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. Striking French design from the 1930s. Black lacquered walnut and burl base wit...
Granite, Marble, Brass
Fine French Art Deco amboyna vanity/ dressing table w/ brass trim
Located in New York City, NY
As an ode to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, this stunning original 1930s dressing table exudes Hollywood glamour with its exotic amboyna g...
Brass
$3,750
H 29.25 in W 29.75 in D 16 in
18th Century Venetian Rococo Chinoiserie Yellow Polychrome Paint Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most charming authentic antique Venetian Chinoiserie decorated poudreuse (dressing table) with beautifully aged original patina! Venice, Italy, 18th century A wonderful...
Gesso, Mercury Glass, Wood, Oak, Pine, Paint
Christopher Guy Vanity Fair Dressing Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning dressing vanity table by Christopher Guy Furniture. This iconic French-inspired dressing table is finished in a rich high-gloss Jave Cafe mahogany wood and is topped with a...
Ultrasuede, Mirror, Wood, Mahogany
French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV style vanity or "poudreuse" dates back to the mid 19th century and comes from France. The woman's dressing table has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern. The m...
Walnut
Italian, Napoli, Rococo Period Cross-grained Walnut Hinged-Top Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neapolitan walnut cross-banded and parquetry top, 18th century. The shaped rectangular lid is laid in a striking geometric parquetry of cross-grained walnut, framed by a bold cross-...
Walnut
Lovely French Dressing Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very pretty French painted kidney shaped dressing table with bergere panels, three drawers and bevelled mirror, with matching bergere chhair, in very good overall condition. 59" hig...
Beech
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H 30.5 in W 33.5 in D 16 in
Antique Rococo Style Venetian Hand Painted Vanity Desk & Side Tables, Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Rococo Style Venetian Hand Painted vanity desk with 2 Single-Drawer Side Tables - 3 Piece Set Rare & Unique Antique Venetian Hand-Craft...
Wood, Paint
French 1920s Dressing Table and Chair
Located in London, GB
From 1920s France this Rococo styled set is a very decorative white painted kidney bean shaped dressing table and chair. The dressing tabl...
Cane, Glass, Beech
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H 81.25 in W 45.5 in D 21.75 in
Antique French Oak & Marble Dressing Table with Tri-Fold Mirror, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French dressing table offers oak construction with tri-fold mirror with gadroon cartouche surmounting marble top case with two...
Marble
18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine and unusually small 18th century Swedish Rococo desk with one drawer and gilt bronze mounts, circa 1770, Stockholm, Sweden.
Wood
Italian Rococo Carved Walnut Vanity Table, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shaped top with rounded front corners, the top hinged in the rear and having an inset mirror on the underside, the conforming case with shaped and carved apron atop scrollin...
Walnut
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Dressing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish bird's-eye maple dressing table is a work of astounding artistry and rarity. The piece is elaborately embellished with exquisite Meissen Porcelain throughout. Exquisitely...
Porcelain, Mirror
Antique 19th Century Italian Giltwood Vanity Mirrors, Set of Two
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of antique Italian oval vanity boudoir giltwood wall mirrors with ribbon shaped ornaments at the top in Rococo style. Italy, late 19th century. All original pieces. The glass c...
Giltwood
18th Century Rococo Marquetry Vanity Console Table
Located in Berlin, DE
A Genoese mid-18th century trellis work marquetry vanity or console table, with a serpentine top opening to reveal a bevelled and arched mirror, with a bombe fronted set with a singl...
Mirror, Walnut
20th Century Italian Polychrome Vanity in the Rococo Style
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Gorgeous Italian vanity has the original finish in a dark mustard tone, with hand-painted bouquets of flowers. There are two working small drawers and mirror, that looks to be origin...
Wood
19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Painted Vanity
Located in New York, NY
Italy original hand-painted vanity with carved framed mirror and cabriole legs.