Rococo Furniture
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.
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Silk, Giltwood
2010s English Rococo Furniture
Gesso, Wood
1980s Vintage Rococo Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Brass
1890s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Leather, Wood
1830s French Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Gold
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Gold Plate, Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Agate
Late 18th Century Antique Rococo Furniture
Delft, Faience
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century European Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Giltwood
1860s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Crystal, Iron
1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Furniture
Brass
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Furniture
Brass
Mid-18th Century European Antique Rococo Furniture
Fruitwood
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Rock Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
17th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Copper
Late 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood
Early 1900s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Silver
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Brass
1920s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Marble
1890s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Marble
17th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal, Quartz
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood, Fruitwood, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood, Pine
1750s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood
1860s Portuguese Antique Rococo Furniture
Fruitwood
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Wood
1870s German Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Early 18th Century German Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Furniture
Delft, Faience, Pottery
1750s Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Jacaranda, Pine
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Wood
18th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Other
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Murano Glass
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Furniture
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century British Antique Rococo Furniture
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Furniture
Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal





