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.
Late 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Suede, Wood
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Paper
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Iron
1970s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Fiberglass
1990s Italian Rococo Furniture
Bronze
Late 20th Century English Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century English Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Wood
1970s German Vintage Rococo Furniture
Gold Plate
1990s French Rococo Furniture
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Glass, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Unknown Rococo Furniture
Glass
1970s Vintage Rococo Furniture
Glass
1970s Vintage Rococo Furniture
Glass
1990s Unknown Rococo Furniture
Fruitwood
1990s American Rococo Furniture
Giltwood
1970s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Brass
1970s Swedish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Pine
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Ceramic
1980s Vintage Rococo Furniture
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century European Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Velvet, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Crystal
Late 20th Century German Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Porcelain
1970s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Gold
1980s Vintage Rococo Furniture
Steel
Late 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Gesso
Late 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Silk
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Furniture
Crystal, Metal
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Wood
1970s Spanish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century European Rococo Furniture
Marble
Late 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century French Rococo Furniture
Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Mirror, Wood, Paint
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Mahogany
Late 20th Century European Rococo Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
1970s French Vintage Rococo Furniture
Metal
1980s Spanish Vintage Rococo Furniture
Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Rococo Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Rococo Furniture
Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Rococo Furniture
Fruitwood, Glass