Rococo Folk Art
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
Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments.
They are two of the same shape of tassel but in two different sizes ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Sculpture Panthère rugissant by Thomas Cartier
Located in Ibiza, Spain
An impressive sculpture of Thomas François Cartier (1879-1943), of a lioness, roaring. The sculpture is made of bronze patinated and is signed T. CARTIER on the terrace.
Every item ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue
Located in Ibiza, Spain
A most elegant Italian 19th century white Carrara marble. This stunning statue depicts the elegant Venus caught in a momentary pose, as if surprised in the act of emerging from the s...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Fretwork Mirror with Ho Ho Bird
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Fretwork Mirror
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Carved Fretwork Mirror with Gilt Ho Ho Bird Pediment.
Mahogany carved fretwork mirror for sale with a gilt Ho Ho bird pediment shell...
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18th Century Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Swedish Painted Rococo Style Nightstands, Circa 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Rococo style light Gustavian grey-painted Swedish nightstands or night tables from the first half of the 20th Century. These Scandinavian have a charming patina have each ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Plywood, Pine
19th Century Rococo Blue Painted Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish dresser in Gustavian blue paint with three drawers and original 19th century Bronze Hardware.
This Rococo style chest or drawers is from the mid 1800-hundres. The simplicit...
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1850s Swedish Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Figural Winged Putti Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous French Empire period giltwood figural candlestick, early 19th century, now professionally electrified and fashioned as a single-light table lamp.
Exquisitely hand carve...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Monumental 19th Century Giltwood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual. Have never seen one like this. Most likely had a painting inset, but mirror could be placed inside. Stand alone or hang on wall.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Small Speckled Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled silver leaf tassel ornaments.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Tassel Ornaments with Gold Trim 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments with gold trim.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornaments.
These were once used to decorate historic Italian churches for feast days like Ch...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Speckled Gold and Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled gold and silver leaf tassel ornaments.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Pair of 18th Century Portraits of Emperor Francis I and Empress Maria Theresa
By Martin van Meytens
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of oil portraits of Empress Maria Theresa and Emperor Francis I of Austria
18th century, in the manner of Martin van Meytens (Dutch/Swedish,...
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Paint
18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornament
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornament.
These tassels were once used to decorate churches for feast days like Christmas. T...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf tassel ornaments.
These were once used to decorate churches for feast days like Christmas. They are hand-...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Rococo Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian hand-carved silver leaf tassel ornaments.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
18th Century Italian Rococo Mecca Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassel ornaments.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Silver Leaf, Metal
Pair of 18th Century Native American Tobacco Store Hanging Trade Figures
Located in Nantucket, MA
Extremely rare and very special pair of 18th century native American tobacco store hanging trade figures, hand carved in the half round full length figur...
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18th Century American Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used d...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Two Terracotta Lions with Shields, French, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Possibly designs for Chenets.
Category
1750s French Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Wooden 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture Of A Medieval Tower
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th century hand carved and painted sculpture of a medieval tower in wood.
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1790s Belgian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used dur...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Small Swedish 18th Century Primitive Rococo Folk Art Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century Rococo Folk Art armchair from the typical main Swedish folk art category furniture
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Danish 18th Century Gilded Freemason Guild Rococo Mirror
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic Rococo Ealdorman mirror, with incredible gilded carvings of carpenters tools. Made for or by a ealdorman.
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian late 18th century grey painted Rococo sofa
Complimentary delivery to most areas of London, UK.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Silver Gilt Floral Prickets, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian carved wood, gesso, and silver gilt floral prickets with centered spikes for candles, bulbous ring columns with bead work, and terminating on stylized lions paws feet...
Category
1750s Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Iron
18th Century Painted Rococo Side Table with Brass Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Danish blue and white decorated Rococo table with a heavy brass tabletop tray.
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Large Italian White Glazed Cherub Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Cherub centerpiece sculpture In White Glazed Ceramics.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Rococo Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
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Rococo folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include and Interi. 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $16,500 while the average work can sell for $1,188.