Rococo Furniture
ROCOCO STYLE
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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Item Ships From: New York
Style: Rococo
Jewelry Box French
Located in New York, NY
An antique French brass ormolu and velvet jewelry box, Rococo design style, circa late-19th century, France. Box is perforated brass ormolu (ormolu has a design of urns, leaves and f...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
$1,650
Italian Burl Wood Side Table Rococo Style by Mecchi Ruggero
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, Italian burl side, end, or drinks table by Mecchi Ruggero, in the Rococo design style, circa mid-20th Century, Italy. Table has scalloped apron front (both sides)...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Rococo
Located in New York, NY
A French porcelain jewelry dish, Rococo design, by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, circa 19th century (or earlier), France. Dish is white porcelain with predominantly yellow and gol...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinet
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet with repainted robin's egg blue exterior. Upper cabinet opens to three full shelves (and one partial carved) scraped to remnants of original red paint. Lower...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair Large Antique Blue and White Delft Jars, Fluted, Netherlands Circa 1880
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite pair of large blue and white Delft jars was hand-painted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, around 1880.
The design features shaped panels, each depicti...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Rococo Armchair from Drottningholm Castle
Located in New York, NY
Black painted chair from Drottningholm castle
Stamped KR DH under Royal Crown (Kronan Drottning Holm)
Provenance: Queen Louisa Ulrika's Private Property, Drottningholm Castle,...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Antique Dutch Delft Blue and White Tobacco Jars Hand Painted Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of antique Dutch Delft blue and white tobacco jars, made at De Vergulde Bloempot in Delft circa 1770, is hand-painted with lovely scrolling foliage, leafy vines, and blosso...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & ve...
Category
1960s German Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold
$98,000 / set
Chantilly Sterling Silver Flatware by Gorham, Service for Twelve
By Henry Birks
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage stylish sterling silver service for twelve is designed in the Chantilly pattern, by Gorham. The signature is found in a groove on the back of each handle
dates the...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Pair of English Edwardian Rococo Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1914
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rococo cast sterling silver candlesticks, 1914. Each: Baluster shaft and raised foot; bulbous socket and detachable bobeche. Dense and dynamic leaf and shell ornament. Sumptu...
Category
1910s British Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
By Royal Bonn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A charming and exquisitely crafted late-19th century porcelain mantel clock by the Ansonia Clock Company, titled “La Nord” and produced in collaboration with the prestigious Royal Bo...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Silver Plate Samovar / Tea Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English silver plated samovar / tea or coffee urn with Ram detail side handles and finial lid on square footed base . The samova...
Category
1860s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique Blue and White Delft Jar Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands Ca. 1780
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This fine 18th-century Dutch Delft jar was hand painted in blue and white circa 1780.
The octagonal body is decorated with a swirling cobalt blue floral design.
The painter’s confide...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Italian Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Table Top Display Console, Circa 1960
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century style Italian rococo hand carved giltwood free standing table top size console / display shelf w/ original marbleized wood top in beautifully aged original color patina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Italian Rococo Style Gilt Carved Dressing Table / Vanity Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo-style (19th Century) carved giltwood dressing table / vanity mirror with a carved base.
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique French Tapestry Rococo Tapestry Blue Wool
Silk 3x6 Handwoven Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique French Tapestry Rococo Tapestry Green Blue 2'8" x 5'6" (3' x 6') 81cm x 168cm Circa 1920
"A magnificent antique French tapestry with Rococo style. It has very rare in...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wool
Italian Baroque Burgundy Tufted Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Baroque style 20th c. settee with gilt wood filigree frame & burgundy & cream button-tufted upholstery with embroidered flowers (Matching settee: AGO054, arm chairs: AGO053, ...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal
German Dresden Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Floral Motifs/Gilt Accents
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exquisite example of fine German porcelain craftsmanship, this mid-20th century reticulated centerpiece was created by the esteemed Dresden Porcelain Company. Elegant and richly d...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold
Fine French Art Deco Oval Mirror with a Solid Brass Frame
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rococo style, the semi-oval solid brass frame is adorned with floral decorations, and the original passementerie / tassel.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sèvres-Inspired Cobalt Blue and Gold Porcelain Vases, Scrolling Foliage
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Sèvres-inspired cobalt blue and gold porcelain vases, adorned with intricate scrolling foliage and arabesque motifs. These vases echo the refined elegance of 18th-century F...
Category
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar
Located in Katonah, NY
The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles.
This large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated!
The elaborate decoration on the front featu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinet
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Wonderful German 800 Sterling Silver Cherub Figural Centerpiece Lazarus Posen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful german 800 sterling silver cherub figural centerpiece by Lazarus Posen, circa 1890
In the Rococo style, with a putti / cherub holding...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
Rare KPM Porcelain Plaque of Modona
child after Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Located in New York, NY
A Very Rare KPM Porcelain Plaque of Modona with child,
with Saint Elizabeth and Saint John the Baptist, after Bartolome Esteban Murillo (Spain, 1617-1682), Beautifully hand painted ...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
English Silver Purse or Chatelaine
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful English silver purse or chatelaine on delicate chain. Graceful design with repousse swirled scroll pattern that surrounds a heart-shaped medalli...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinet
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet from Varmland. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has four shelves and five small drawers (with simp...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Iron
Red Chalk Drawing of a Seated Woman by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)
By Jean-Antoine Watteau
Located in Long Island City, NY
This charming drawing is a preliminary study for the larger drawing, Trois etudes de femme assise, coiffee d'une fontange, in the British Museum.
This little gem comes from Brooke A...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Paper
English George III Sabicu
Gonçalo Alves Work Table in the Manner of John Cobb
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A English circa 1770 early George III period sabicu and gonçalo alves lady's writing or work table in the 'French' or rococo style of John Cobb and Pierre Langlois, the rectangular top above a felted brushing slide with brass knob pulls...
Category
1770s English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dutch Early 18th Century Rococo Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
We have a weakness for Rococo. The sinuous curves of this organ curved cabinet enlivens a modern space. The workmanship is wonderful: the burr walnut veneer glows, and the ash inlay ...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ash, Walnut, Glass
Rococo Style Silvered Wood Framed Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Rococo Style Silvered Wood Framed Mirror, with hexagonal beveled glass mirror plate. Mirror plate: 33.5" H x 23.5" W; frame: 52.25" H x 36" W. Provenance: From a Fifth Avenue Collect...
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique English Blue and White Delftware Dish, Hand-Painted, 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful blue and white delftware dish was hand painted in England around 1760.
It features a lively garden scene with a songbird in flight, her head tilted up in song, and a h...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Rococo 18th Century Writing Table with Drawer, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Rococo 18th century writing table with single drawer with accentuated cabriole legs, origin: Sweden, circa 1760 with all original green color.
The purity of the design lac...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
DIM/CON Antique Rococo Revival Rosewood Footstool with Floral Needlepoint C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Rococo Revival Rosewood Footstool with Floral Needlepoint C1890
Measures - 14 h x 18 w x 18 w
A charming antique Rococo Revival footstool crafted from rosewood, dating to ci...
Category
19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Salt Glazed Stoneware Pierced Dish, England, Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful pierced salt glazed stoneware dish was made in England circa 1760.
The dish was molded with basketweave panels and raised rococo scrolls.
It has eight lobes, each with...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Armchair French Giltwood Rococo Style, France
Located in New York, NY
Armchair French giltwood Rococo style France. An armchair made during the 19th century in France. Frame of giltwood with beautiful carvings. Contempora...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Porcelain Vanity Bottle Bird Design Rococo Style
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian white and gold porcelain vanity bottle with bird design in the Rococo style, circa early-20th century, Italy. A white porcelain bottle...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Delft Charger Hand Painted Polychrome Colors 18th Century Netherlands C-1780
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in the Netherlands circa 1780, this lovely Delft charger features a hand painted bouquet of beautiful flowers.
We see a large yellow tulip, yellow tulip buds, and bright blue le...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Richard Ginori Italian Rococo Blue White Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain coffee espresso cup, in the Rococo style, by designer, Richard Ginori, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. This demitasse cup is whit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Rococo Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique 19th century square French Aubusson tapestry depicting a on a beautiful spring day in the countryside with lush trees and vegetation with a woman on a swing and her husband and two children beside her.
It is a lovely silk and wool tapestry with in the classic Rocco style...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Wool, Silk
$15,600 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C Meissen Porcelain Grouping of a Mother
her Daughter at Tea-Time w/ Lace
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Grouping of a Good Mother and her Daughter at Tea-Time. This finely crafted 19th-century Meissen porcelain grouping depicts an intimate scene of a mother and her daughter during tea-time. The composition features a seated woman dressed in an elaborate floral-patterned gown with lace trim, a bonnet with a delicate pink ribbon, and a sheer veil draping over her shoulders. She holds a letter in one hand while gently placing the other on her daughter's head, creating a tender moment between the two figures. The young girl, clad in a striped blue and white dress...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Meissen Porcelain Four Elements Centerpiece/Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Elemental Centerpiece/Candlabra with Bowls and Candelabra Arms. The centerpiece is composed of porcelain in a multipart structure integrating both bow...
Category
1860s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Delft Dish Hand-Painted Netherlands, Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white hand-painted Dutch Delft dish was made in the Netherlands in the 18th century, circa 1780.
The composition has excellent movement. The ...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Delft
Set of 4 Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Italian Rococo (17th/18th Century) green painted columns with gold swirl carved floral design and Corinthian capitals.
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
$145,000 / set
Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine
Located in New York, NY
Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine. The Meissen porcelain figurine represents a violinist monkey from the celebrated “Monkey Band” ser...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler. The models are based on designs by Johann Joachim Kandler, the chief modeler at Meissen in the mid-18th ...
Category
1840s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chippendale Queen Ann Style Carved Wood Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Chippendale Queen Ann style coffee or cocktail table. The table is finely carved showing beautiful scrolls and leaves design and raised by four cabriole leg with acanthus ...
Category
20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Glass, Pine
$480 Sale Price
78% Off
Porcelain Potpourri Urn in the Rocco Style, ca. 19th century
By Sitzendorf
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German hand painted porcelain potpourri urn vase with flowers and putti, in the Rocco style, by Sitzendorf, circa 19th century or earlier, Germany. Piece has details flor...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Mahogany Wood / Bronze Details Pair Twin Bed
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Superb craftsmanship and elegant adornment details characterize these exceptional hand carved matching pair of mahogany wood single beds with superior craftsmanship design details. E...
Category
1890s European Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Meissen Schneeballen Covered Snowball Vase w/ Birds, Flowers, Leaves
Branches
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and large Meissen Schneeballen (snowball) covered vase, richly adorned with a vibrant aviary and botanical ensemble in full three-dimensional relief. Crafted in the mid...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rococo Style Frame Wall or Console Mirrors, Carved Gilded Wood Surrounds
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Rococo Style frame wall or console mirrors. This fine pair of Italian carved gilded wood surrounds these fine clear center mirror panels. The ove...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of a Man and Woman in Attire
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of a Man and Woman in 18th C. Attire. This pair of figures depicts a man and woman in 18th-century pastoral attire, each standing on a gilt-accented rocaille base. The woman wears a cream-colored tricorn hat with a floral accent, a fitted blue bodice with detailed buttons and ruffled cuffs, and a flowing skirt with a delicate purple floral pattern. She holds a white cloth in one hand while raising the other in an expressive gesture. Her finely painted features, softly curled hair, and light blue shoes...
Category
1860s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician
s Clock
Candelabra Garniture Set
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, w...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Of unusually large scale; the upper section with arched cornice over a pair of wire-inset doors opening to fabric lined interior fitted with shelves; the lower section with a slant f...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Rococo Style Gilt Pliants or Stools
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Rococo Style Gilt Pliants or Stools. The folding benches with X-form carved and gilt wood bases, fabric tops and cushions.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
White Framed Wall Mirror in the Rococo Style
Located in New York, NY
A vintage white framed wall mirror in the Rococo style, circa mid-20th century. Mirror is wood, painted white, and is prepared for hanging on back as shown in last image. Piece is a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Rare Reticulated Antique Italian Nove Faience Rococo Flower Garland Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Large, rare Italian reticulated, hand painted Rococo style floral motif centerpiece by the Nove factory. Designed as an oval reticulated footed basket with masses of hand sculpted fl...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Rare 19th C. Meissen ‘Schneeballen’
Snowball
Covered Bowl
Plate W/ Birds
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 19th Century Meissen Porcelain ‘Schneeballen’ (Snowball) Covered Bowl and Underplate with Encrusted Flowers, Vines, Leaves, and Birds. This piece is very rare and extremely hi...
Category
1850s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front doors above a drawer with a pull out front interior chair having a left arm.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Rococo furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Interi, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, and Europa Antiques. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $425,000 while the average work can sell for $3,793.
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