Definition: Rococo is a style of French design and decor that originated in the mid-18th century. Rococo was the last part of the French Baroque style and is characterized by rich decoration and a variety of motifs, incuding deep swirls, scrolls, scalloped shells and foliage. In exterior design, rococo-style balconies are made of detailed ironwork, such as interlacing scrolls supported on ornate brackets.

These were a change from classical stone balustraded balconies.

Pronunciation: Roe-coe-coe

Also Known As: Baroque

Common Misspellings: Roccoco, rococoa, rococho

Examples: The white, wrought-iron patio furniture at the White House is considered to be designed in the rococo style.