Rococo architecture (also known as rocaille or late-baroque) is a complex extravagant, lavish, layered, and ornamental style of architecture that first emerged in the late-baroque or early Rococo periods of the early French or European periods. It incorporates elements of various styles and periods of art. It is distinguished by large, almost continuous courtyards with elaborate gardens. While the buildings are typically huge, Chateau de Versailles, with just the smallest of rooms, is also noteworthy. Rococo architecture is often described as French Chateau due to its resemblance to French chateaus, palaces, and gardens.

thai architect Architectural Rococo architecture is notable for its extensive amounts of elaborate details, both in the building's exterior and interior settings. Many buildings were constructed as large courtyards with massive central fountains or garden villas. Large exterior courtyards were decorated with gargoyles, murals and massive statues. The statues were often stylized versions of classic Greek and Roman gods or goddesses. The interiors of buildings are generally light in hue and are adorned with soft or muted floral prints, and use earth colors such as beige, gray, ivory, and browns.

Rococo and late baroque architectures were brightly colored buildings that served delicious food. There was a great variety of food options and an array of drinks served from coffee to fruit juices to chocolate to wine. Radios and stereo systems played soft music. Rooms had large mirrors so that people could view themselves from any angle. For bedrooms, there were beds above, with intricately carved headboards as well as footboards, and wall paintings depicted scenes of flowers, the sea, exotic animals, and many more.

Dining rooms during the late baroque and rococo times were also very extravagant. They often had small grills that were used for roasting meat and fish, with counters and islands to eat on or work on projects, as well as large table areas for socializing. Each table would have a bench opposite it, and one side of the room would feature walls painted in rich stripes of black and red, or rosy pastels. Sometimes geometric patterns and carvings could be utilized. Fireplace mantels were often made of a mixture of flat and slanting pieces of wood, with curly columns.

Other furniture from the late rococo era featured elaborate legs, feet and a decorative metal lever (or the rococo lever) as its pedestal. Such furniture could comprise shelves, chests as well as drawers and boxes. Sometimes benches were also added with wooden legs that were small and ornate tops. One type of decorative ironwork, found in many houses was the wall grilles, or wall fans which were actually decorative moldings for the ceiling and walls. These decorative accents were initially used by the wealthy to decorate their homes, but later they were used by the poor to add character and charm to their homes.

Rococo architecture is rooted in the late baroque, neoclassical and Neoclassical times. Artists seeking inspiration could look to Spain and Italy for inspiration. Some of the designs he created to express his artistic ideas were influenced by Spanish Gothic architecture. The style reached its peak during the reign of Napoleon III, when it was the most popular. In fact the style is often known as the "Rococo Style" because numerous buildings across the world are influenced by it. Palacio Real, also known as the Royal Palace of Madrid and situated in the Gothic Quarter of the city, is an outstanding example of this style's influence.


The style of the rococo was distinguished by the use of intricate patterns and colors as along with geometric designs. This style was used often to decorate churches, palaces, and other buildings, such as mansions. The most famous artworks are churches and palaces in the rococo style. Rococo architecture has had a profound impact on the design of cities around the world. This can be seen in the architecture of buildings such as the Uffizi Gallery and Uffizi Museum in Florence, Italy. Other buildings that have significant decorative rococo style in their architecture are the US House of Congress, the US Grand Canyon, the Science Museum in London, and the Uffizi Museum in Florence.

Many people still use the decorative furniture style that has been popular for decades. Many people living in areas where the rococo style is popular, also utilize pieces of furniture that are identical to the earlier furniture pieces that were built in Italy. People who live in Rome or Florence can see examples of furniture that was imported from Italy by Romans.