French Rococo Style Furniture

The rocaille style or french rococo appeared in paris during the reign of louis xv and flourished between about 1723 and 1759.

French rococo style furniture.

But in the diffusion of the two styles the rococo and the. Furniture craftsmen learned this technique from french and dutch cabinet makers. The influence of french furniture was predominant in europe during the 18th century. The most prominent example was the salon of the princess in hôtel de soubise in paris designed by germain boffrand and charles joseph natoire 1735 40.

The style was most commonly used for parlor and bedroom furniture. Antique french rococo style scrolled iron console w61 marble onyx attaches wall 1 795 00 make offer antique french rococo style scrolled iron console w61 marble onyx attaches wall. Furniture of the rococo. Elaborate parlor sets included sofas or settees chairs center tables and accessory forms.

The style was used particularly in salons a new style of room designed to impress and entertain guests. All of our rococo furniture is hand crafted in solid mahogany with a high level of attention to detail making any of these pieces. The furniture is very much on trend in france today and in our collection we have a selection of pieces including highly decorative rococo beds. France in the 17th century was a serious place.

Your cart is. Crests and initials monograms used for decorative purposes were common in baroque style furniture as were heraldic crests. Take a look at our rococo collection today. In the second half of the century england played a leading role in establishing the neoclassical style and for supreme craftsmanship provided an inspiration to workshops in several countries.

Putti this is an italian word that means boys and refers to chubby infants used in much of the baroque décor. Mar 26 2016 explore acklinbirdsong s board rococo style furniture on pinterest. Furniture furniture 18th century. Fabulous baroque is the original creator and proprietor of the much beloved gryphon reine furniture line which was imagined and brought to life in 2010.

The style is characterized by richly carved ornament roses leaves grapes scrolls and shells on curving forms inspired by 18th century french rococo furniture. If you are looking to update you home then take a look at our french matching ranges and our rococo collection from homes direct 365. Inspired by french 18th century artists the rococo furniture style is beautifully ornate using light colours and gold. A baroque furniture manufacturer specializing in french baroque and rococo style furniture with a modern twist all things fabulous.

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