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Rococo Seating

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
18th Century, Four Italian Large Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th century, four Italian large lacquered giltwood armchairs These refined four armchairs were made in the first half of the 18th century in centr...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

Excellent Pair French Boudoir Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice pair of French gilt boudoir chairs, with intricate bergere panels to the tops, in overall very good condition. 36" high 16" wide 18" seat height You are welcome to view...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating

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Giltwood

Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of four 18th century Italian painted parcel-gilt chairs, Venetian. These beautiful chairs have carved wooden frames with sweet detailing. The surface is painted green with ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Gold

French Louis XV Rococo Giltwood Fauteuil Oversized Armchairs - a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Mid-20th Century Rococo Seating

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Cotton

Pair of Neo-Rococo Armchairs Made In Light Wood With Decorated Fabric From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of neo-rococo armchairs with decorative light wood fabric from around the 1930s is a beautiful representation of early 20th century furniture design and aesthetics. These chai...
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1930s Danish Vintage Rococo Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Painted Bergere Gilt Wood Frame Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Gold & Teal Patterned Velvet - Pair We have two beautiful French Louis XV style be...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Seating

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Velvet, Giltwood

Pair of large North European 18th Century Rococo Armchairs, Mid 18th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of silvered 18th century North European Rococo armchairs of grand size. Very comfortable and in perfect condition. In the 18th c it became a fas...
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18th Century German Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

Set of Four 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four 18th century carved walnut Italian Rococo armchairs.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Armchair Rococo Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Painted black with richly cut decoration around padded and upholstered back tray hand embroidered fabric, turned legs under padded and upholstered seat. Made in Italy in about 1870
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Hardwood

10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
Located in SE
A set of 10 similar Rococo chairs made in Stockholm, about 1770. The chairs are made in alder, that is a very light wood. In Stockholm they made chairs that are very similar and i...
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1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Birch

18th Century Rococo chair
By Carl Magnus Sandberg
Located in SE
Chair made in the Royal workshop in Stockholm, attributed to Carl Magnus Sandberg. Not signed. He became member of Stockholms chair maker society 1760 and died before 1790. It is ve...
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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Birch, Giltwood

18th century high back Swedish chair with leather seat
Located in London, GB
C18th Swedish Rococo chair with leather seat. A handsome single high backed chair circa 1760 which has a simple understated well worn patina and leather drop in seat that’s been repl...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Leather

Pair of Rococo Stools
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of Rococo stools crafted in Stockholm. Their elegant design stands out on its own, without the need for decorative carvings. The seats are removable for convenience.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Bozeman, MT
Exceptional and rare Swedish 18th century early rococo armchair in Its original finish, great embossed carvings, details and proportions. A masterpiece. Ca 1750 - 1760 Sweden.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Pine

Set Of Six Rococo Dining Room Chairs Made In Light Mahogany Fabric From 1760s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six Rococo dining room chairs of light mahogany and fabric with pattern from around the 1760s. The chairs are in great vintage condition. H - 95 cm, W - 45 cm, D - 40 cm and S...
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1760s Danish Antique Rococo Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Four Rococo Style Gilt Aluminium Chairs, 1960s
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Set of Four Rococo Style Gold Gilt Aluminium Chairs on Cabriole Legs 1960s
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1960s American Vintage Rococo Seating

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Aluminum

Chairs Pair of Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 White Green Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair of Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 white green gray, Sweden. A pair of side chairs made during the Rococo period 1750-1775 in Sweden. Painted in a greenish gray and upholstered ...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

Original Swedish Rococo Chair, Late 18th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Hartwood frame painted with several layers of paint, made in Sweden, circa 1760. Lovingly handmade with carving on the seat rails. Measures: Seat 14" x 18.50".
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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set Of Twelve Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Patinated And Mecca Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and finely detailed set of twelve Italian 19th century Rococo st. Patinated and Mecca dining chairs, from Venice. Each most elegant chair is supported by two front cabriol...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Lounge Chairs by Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Bring a touch of timeless French elegance to your home with this pair of Henredon Louis XV–style lounge chairs. Each boasts a beautifully cerused oak carved frame, from the graceful ...
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1970s North American Vintage Rococo Seating

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Oak

A Fine Venetian Rococo Polychrome Open Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Venetian Rococo Polychrome Open Armchair 18th Century With upholstered back and seat on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes Height 41 ½ in. width 29 in. Depth 21 in. C...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Fantastic Rococo Chair Carved Solid Wood Tiny Mosaic Decoration
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Lacquer

Late 18th Century Swivel Chair
Located in SE
The swivel chair is made in Sweden about 1770:s. It is in a good condition and a practical functional chair.
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1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Birch, Pine

18th Century French Rococo Armchair Fauteuil à la Reine around 1760
Located in Münster, DE
Armchair, so called "Fauteuil à la reine", France, rococo around 1760, dark stained beech, carvings with rocaille motifs, upholstered armrests, new upholstery, height: 91 cm, width: ...
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1760s French Antique Rococo Seating

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Beech

Set of Four Louis XV Chairs
Located in SE
Set of four Louis XV chairs from about 1750, made in Netherlands. The back of the chairs are elegantly carved in round shapes. The the legs, board...
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1750s Dutch Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

Italian Rococo Blue Painted Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Original great blue color with subtle gilt details. Graciously formed cabriole legs with pad feet. Used upholstery.
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

"Don Jose" Style Polychromed Chair, Portugal, 18th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
"Don José" style chair made of carved and polychromed wood with gold leaf details. It has a chambrana between the legs and remains of the original upholstery. Don Jose period, Portug...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

Pair of 1750s Italian Piedmontese Rococo Blue-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Stools
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of Italian Piedmontese Rococo period mid-18th century painted and parcel-gilt stools from the collection of designer Gary Tisdale-Woods, with cabriole legs and upholstery. Bor...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Venetian 18th Century Rococo Large Walnut Side Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Of impressive large size and unusual design, the front legs of cabriole form ending in hoof-feet, connected to the shaped back-legs by wavy H-stretchers. Clean-up and wax-polish inc...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Walnut

18th Century, Pair of Italian Rococò Carved Giltwood Benches
Located in IT
18th Century, pair of Italian Rococo carved giltwood benches. This elegant pair of two-seater benches was built in the second half of the 18th century in Rome, Italy. The structure, in richly carved and gilded wood, has the characteristics of the Baroque period. The band under the seat has a mixed profile and is carved with rocaille motifs and rich floral decoration in relief in the central part. The four legs, curved and moved, have on the uprights the same carvings and in the terminal part of the foot emerges a scroll. The rear uprights, carved with curled end, are higher than the seat, in order to slender the image of the benches vertically. The seat is lined with velvet from a later period. These benches can be exhibited in pairs or individually in entrances or corridors, in living rooms and studios or in a room at the foot of the bed. They can also be placed below large paintings. Very decorative, bright and graceful, they are suitable both in contexts characterized by antique and modern furniture.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Giltwood

Stunning Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A superb quality late 19th century carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair, the camel high back flanked by arms with upholstered elbow pads and carved animal figures raised on carved s...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Rococo Seating

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Upholstery

19th Century antique Louis XVI or Neo Rococo Style Chair walnut hand crafted
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant 4 Louis Seize chair, circa 1870 neo Rococo. Solid walnut. On the legs of the legs, a strongly cambered frame. Braided medallion-shaped backr...
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Seating

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Walnut

Beautiful Portuguese Canape 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CANAPÉ 18th Century 18th Century Portuguese in rosewood with carvings. Hollow back decorated with "rocaille" elements and volutes. Fabric upholstered seat. Small defects....
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

Pair of Period Stockholm Made Rococo Side Chairs with Carved Decoration
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Stockholm made Rococo chairs scraped to original paint, with carved splats, cabriole legs, H-Form cross stretchers, and new linen upholstery. Created in the 18th century, e...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

18th Century Dutch Walnut Rococo Chair Back Settee
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super 18th century chair back settee with finely carved top rail to the triple vase back, carved front rail, and cabriole legs. Good colour and patina. Dutch, circa 1770
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18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee in light wood Backrest formed by four "guitar" sections, cut out, with its necks decorated by volutes centralizing car...
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Late 18th Century South American Antique Rococo Seating

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Chestnut

Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Each with a padded back and seat, upholstered in greenish fabric with flower pattern, the shell-carved front seat rail raised on leaf-carved cabriole legs.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating

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Giltwood

Rococo Style Suede Bench
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful caramel suede upholstered bench with carved cabriole legs. Perfect condition.
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Late 20th Century American Rococo Seating

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Suede, Wood

19th Century Rococo Side Chairs
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique side chair from Italy. This keep beautiful rococo style decoration and gold paint. It is recommended for luxurious space.
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1890s Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Pair of Elegant Period Rococo Side Chairs (Upholstered Seats)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish pair of period Rococo painted and carved-wood side chairs, with upholstered seats, from the 18th century. These antique chairs from Denmark have b...
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18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Rococo Armchair from Drottningholm Castle
Located in New York, NY
Black painted chair from Drottningholm castle Stamped KR DH under Royal Crown (Kronan Drottning Holm) Provenance: Queen Louisa Ulrika's Private Property, Drottningholm Castle,...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood, Paint

Rococo seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Poltrona Frau, Renzo Frau, and Europa Antiques. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $396 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $4,700.

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