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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Style: Rococo
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1930s
American 19th Century Bronze Lantern, Attributed to Hooper
Co. Boston
By Hooper of Boston
Located in London, by appointment only
A Rococo Revival brass chandelier, of square tapering form with lush scrolls enriching each face.
Possibly American and attributed to Hooper and Co of Boston
USA, circa 1850.
...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XV Centre Table Marquetry Inlay Desk, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Charming Louis XVI centre table with curved shape top
Very distinctive look - could also function as a desk
We date this piece to circa 1880
...
Category
1880s Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
Pair of Bronze Putti Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of patinated bronze puttis in the manner of Clodion,
one holding bagpipes, the other a bird; each surmounted on a
fluted red marble col...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,600 / set
Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Lamp Bases by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres porcelain lamp bases by Picard
French, Late 19th Century
Height 52cm, width 21cm, depth 16cm
These superb pieces are a pair of Sèvres style po...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
German Silver and Cut-Glass Massive Claret Jug, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century German solid silver and cut glass extremely decorative wine claret jug, of massive size, cut-glass body mounted with a silver collar profusely chased in the Roco...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Rococo Style Bisque Porcelain Female Figures
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style bisque porcelain female figures
French, late 19th century
One figure: Height 19cm, width 14cm, depth 10cm
Other figure: Height...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Giltwood Centre Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A stylish early 19th century Italian centre table. The simulated marble top with shaped moulded edge and acanthus carved frieze, raised on a shapely giltwood triform base with exagge...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Meissen Genre Love Group With Drum Beater, by F.E. Meyer, Germany Circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Meissen porcelain group:
On rock pedestal fixed with large rocailles in the foreground sitting musician with tricorn, frock coat over wide sh...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rococo Style German Meissen Porcelain Candelabras
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style German Meissen Porcelain candelabras
German, circa 1860
Measures: Height 37cm, width 26cm, depth 15cm
Rococo-sty...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
Rococo style gilt bronze mounted porcelain clock garniture
French, late 19th century
Measures: Clock: Height 38cm, width 27cm, depth 13...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Meissen Pair of Figurines with Jug Pitcher by Eberlein Models 1234 907 made 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN STUNNING PAIR OF FIGURINES OF VERY INTERESTING APPEARANCE: PEASANT AND PEASANT WOMAN WITH JUG / PITCHER
MODELS 1234 & 907
MEASURES:
PEASANT...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique pair of gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain cachepot vases
Located in London, GB
Antique pair of gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain cachepot vases
French, 19th Century
Height 24.5cm, width 17cm, depth 15cm...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Meissen Wife of Tailor Riding on Goat by Johann Eberlein Model 155
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning item of very interesting appearance: Wife of tailor riding on goat
Model 155
Measures:
Height 7.28 inches (18.5 cm)
Width 6.29 inches (16.0 cm)
Depth 2.75 inches (7.0 cm)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
model number 155 / former's number 144 / painter's number 56
First quality
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1860-1870
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1695 - 1749)
He was sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from the year 1735. Eberlein worked together with Johann Joachim Kändler (1706 - 1775) who has been active on behalf of Meissen manufactory since the year 1731: Both sculptors created together with Johann Gottlieb Ehder the most famous Swan Service, consisting of more than 2200 pieces (1737 - 1742). Most of Eberlein's own models show antique gods...
Category
1860s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Two 19th Century Limoges Enamel Portrait Plaques
Located in London, GB
These elegant enamel plaques was painted in Limoges, a town in the south-west of France. While Limoges was highly regarded for its painted enamel wares in the 15th Century, in the following periods there was a decline in production. In the mid-19th Century, however, items like this pair began to be created, reviving the techniques of enamel painting that were perfected in the medieval period.
The plaques depict two women, both with wavy blonde shoulder-length hair, and similar facial features. The women may be sisters, possibly even twins. One woman wears a pale pink dress...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Enamel
$3,823 / set
Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group Four Gardener Children by Kaendler, circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group of stunning appearance:
There are four gardener children of most lovely appearance visible.
Manufactory: Meissen.
Dating: Third quarter of 19th century / made circa 1870.
Blue Meissen sword mark with pommels on hilts.
First quality.
Material: white porcelain, glossy finish, finest painting.
Technique: Handmade porcelain.
Designer:
Johann Joachim Kaendler / designed and modelled circa 1767 /
he was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory from 1742 - 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created famous series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer), Gallant Figurines, etc.
Specifications:
Subject: Gardener children figurines...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Two Rococo Style Gilt and Silvered Metal Girandoles
Located in London, GB
These exquisite girandoles are designed in a graceful Rococo style. This style was fashionable in France in the 18th century, during the reign of Louis XV (1715-1774). Derived from t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Metal
$20,485 / set
Two French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Six-Light Sconces
Located in London, GB
This pair of gilt bronze sconces (or wall lights) have been styled in the Rococo manner, being composed of beautiful, scrolling forms inspired by nature.
The six arms of each sco...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XV Style Inkwell, Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Inkwell. Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By The Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry, Paris.
Designed in the exuberant Rococo style surmounted by a sea...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Meissen Gardener Couple Rococo Garments by Acier Model B 28 Made circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most lovely Gardener couple clad in Rococo garments.
Size:
Height 17.5 cm (= 6.88 inches)
Width of base 12.8 cm (= 5.03 inches)
Depth of base 10.0 cm (= 3.93 inches)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed)
First quality
Model number B 28 / painter's number 31 / former's number 144
Dating: Made circa 1870 (Meissen Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts)
Material: Porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: Handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo, designed by Michael Victor ACIER (1736-1799) / modelled 1766-68
Specifications:
Meissen Gardener...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Gilt Rococo-style Wall Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century gilt wall mirror in the Rococo style with finely carved detail throughout. The oval glass plate sits within a gilt frame of elaborately scrolling foliage, feathers and a...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual antique Rococo style carved mahogany fire surround, reclaimed from a house in Evesham. Featuring beautiful curves, scrolls and latticework throughout, this early 20th cent...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Four Antique French Girandoles in the Rococo-Style
Located in London, GB
Four antique French girandoles in the Rococo-style
French, 19th Century
Height 75cm, width 35cm, depth 10cm
This set of four girandoles re...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$11,608 / set
Pair 19th Century French Gilded Fire Screens
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of late 19th century French gilded ormolu Rococo style fire screens, each with elegant scrolling foliate decoration.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
$6,555 / set
Italian goldleaf mirror
Located in PAU, FR
Gold leaf mirror from Italy, antic mercure glass from Venezia.
Super fresh gold leaf
Category
1880s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,605
Old Sheffield Wine Coolers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very nice pair of 19th century Old Sheffield wine coolers in the Rococo taste, each raised on four well detailed double rocaille feet.
Category
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Rococo Furniture
$5,750 / set
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Highly Unusual Pair of Gilt-Bronze Twin-Light Wall Appliques.
France, Circa 1870.
Each vigourously modelled in the Louis XV high rococo style as branches of oak leave and acorns suspended from ribbon tied drapes.
Provenance:
Alfred de Rothschild (1842-1918) the Bronzina Room at Halton House, Buckinghamshire
Lionel de Rothschild (1882-1942)
Edmund de Rothschild (1916-2009)
The Trustees of Exbury House
Literature:
Rothschild Archive, London, Manuscript: 000/174/C/3, Christie, Manson & Woods Probate Valuation of 'The Estate of Alfred C. de Rothschild, Esq. C.V.O. Deceased, Halton House Tring'. 1918. Listed as 'A pair of Louis XV ormolu wall...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Giltwood and Onyx Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Italian 19th century Rococo st. giltwood and onyx console. The freestanding console is raised by elegant tapered cabriole legs with topie shaped feet below beautiful s...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Onyx
19th Century Rococo Side Chairs
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique side chair from Italy. This keep beautiful rococo style decoration and gold paint. It is recommended for luxurious space.
Category
1890s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,370 / item
French Clock with a Love Scene
Located in Lantau, HK
A French late 19th century gilt-bronze (ormolu) mantel clock in the Rococo style. This trapeze-shaped clock is supported by four scroll feet, the lower part of the piece is symmetric...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
George IV Silver Gilt and Agate Candlesticks by Edward Farrell
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredibly rare pair of antique candlesticks, comprised of beautifully polished agate stone mounted in gilded silver, was crafted by Edward Farrell, one of the finest craftsmen working in the Rococo Revival style. Opulent yet well-balanced, with wide octagonal bases, scallop bobeches and an intricate floral motif, these intriguing lights were most certainly made for an affluent member of society. Farrell, who worked with Paul Storr, excelled at creating highly figurative, elaborate pieces, and was known as a specialist in historical plate. He also supplied Frederick, the Duke of...
Category
19th Century British Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Agate, Silver
Pair of 19th Century French Andiron Lamps
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of new electric lamps made from 19th Century andirons. The andirons are in an upswept shape, much like a rising ocean wave. Each of the andirons is topped by a three-sided shade that depicts a classical Greek goddess type of female figure and various leaf and bird illustrations.
Category
1820s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,480 / set
Nailsea Style Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Elegant Rococo style glass & brass oil lamp base, now converted for electricity.
PAT tested and compliant for the U.K.
Can be adapted for worldwide wiring if required. This will ha...
Category
1850s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Screen The Fire guard is a superb
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Screen
The Fire guard is a superb quality piece, it is Oval in shape with a carrying handle to the top. The frame is very decorative ormolu ...
Category
19th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Rococo Gilded Bronze Lamp, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
With a gilded bronze base decorated with foliage surrounding and supporting a smart cranberry glass column, including a fluted fabric shade. Fitted for electricity.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Rococo Style Iron
Brass Fire Grate Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
An Antique Rococo Styleiron & brass fire grate circa 1870
A cast iron & brass Rococo style two barred antique firegrate with a tall pediment backp...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Decorative 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp fashioned in an ornate rococo style.
This Hanukkah lamp is cast into the shape of a chaise lounge chair complete with four stron...
Category
19th Century Polish Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Table 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
French table XIX century vein marble top the structure is in carved and gilded wood very pretty good condition, measures: 124x80x74 cm
Good condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Meissen Two Children Seasons Figurines The Fall Model F 24 Acier, circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen lovely pair of children season's rococo figurines - The Fall:
Girl and boy with wine grapes, both supporting themselves on marble column
Ma...
Category
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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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