Rococo Side Chairs
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
Set of 6 Venetian Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six stunning Venetian dining chairs in purple mohair.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish rococo period chairs, hand-carved circa 1745-1774. Finish gently scraped back to original and early layers of paint. Shell motif carved into frieze and crest. Cabriol...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Rococo Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish rococo period chairs, hand-carved circa 1750-1789. Finish gently scraped back to original and early layers of paint in shades of red. Sold together and priced $2,900 ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rococo Style Giltwood Cane Chair with Upholstered Seat, Side Chair.y
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Rococo Style Giltwood Cane Chair with Upholstered Seat, Side Chair.
This petite chair raised on cabriole legs features a caned backrest that is complimented by an upholstered seat i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
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 gold...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Gold
Pair Of Portuguese Rococo Carved Side Chairs
Located in Free Union, VA
A near pair of very elegant carved walnut Portuguese chairs with parcel gilding, almost certainly from a larger set of dining chairs. Within the English inspired format of ball and claw footed chairs...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Pair of Rose Tarlow Black Chinoiserie Scroll Back Puccini Arm Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Rose Tarlow Black Chinoiserie Scroll Back Puccini Arm Chairs. Each freshly upholstered in Caraggio fabric.
Category
Late 20th Century American Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th century Carolean inspired hall chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual pair of carolean inspired hall chairs circa 1880.
Made from earlier 18th century elements. Carved back rests with inlaid floral plaques.
Slight differences in carvings plea...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Rococo Style Asymmetrical Fireside Ice Blue Mohair Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Rococo Style Asymmetrical Fireside Chairs Newly Upholstered in Ice Blue Mohair - Pair
The 1940 vintage pair of French Rococo style asymmetrical fireside chairs exude ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychrome and Gilded Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Fine 18th century Venetian Rococo polychrome and gilded antique chair
Gorgeous Venetian green and gilt carved wood side chair. This Rococo chai...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Rococo Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century Italian walnut Rococo side chairs
Additional information:
Materials: walnut
Color: red
Period: 18th century
Styles: Italian, Rococo
Number of seats: 2
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Category
18th Century Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Swedish Rococo Period 18th Century Side Chairs with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo period painted wood chairs from the 18th century, with carved splats, cabriole legs, H-Form cross stretchers, floral upholstery and distressed patina. Create...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Portuguese Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Portuguese Rococo style mahogany chair featuring a scrolled crest on a double yolk back centering a shaped flat splat, scalloped seat rail ...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Painted Italian Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Antique painted Italian side chairs with foliate carved top rail supported by a shaped and pierced central splat, flanked by profoundly curved ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Painted Italian Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Antique painted Italian side chairs with foliate carved top rail supported by a shaped and pierced central splat, flanked by profoundly curved ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Swedish Rococo Style 1890s Dining Room Side Chairs with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Swedish Rococo style wooden dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with carved splats, cabriole legs, pad feet, cross stretchers and upholstered seats. Created in Sweden during the last decade of the 19th century, each of this set of six Rococo style side chairs features a curving pierced back with carved splat flowing seamlessly into the hind saber legs. A rectangular upholstered seat with removable cushion making it easier to reupholster the piece, is resting above a simple apron with bow front design. The chairs are all raised on cabriole legs in the front mounted on pad feet. A cross stretcher with turned motifs on the sides and curving accents in the front strengthens the ensemble. With their graceful and sinuous Rococo lines and warm patina, this pair of Swedish side chairs...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century French Rococo Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century French rococo armchair the darker aged patina. Hand carved open arm fauteil with hand woven fabric.
Please note that this armchair i...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
19th Century Carved Italian Rococo Salon Set
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pretty 19th century Italian rococo style salon set. With ornately-carved back and elegant cabriolet legs. Originally matched eight-piece suite consisting of the settee, a pair of a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Late 18th Century High Backed 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 a leathe...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo period walnut side chairs from the 18th century, with upholstery and cabriole legs. Created in Sweden during the 18th century, each of this pair of Rococo chairs features a curving pierced back with carved splat, sitting above a rectangular seat, reupholstered with a neutral toned fabric. Each chair is raised on four cabriole legs with cross stretcher, resting on ball and claw feet. With their graceful Rococo lines and walnut patina, this pair of 18th century side chairs...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Rococo Dining Room Chairs of Light Mahogany, 1760s
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of six Rococo dining room chairs, crafted from light mahogany and adorned with intricately patterned fabric, harks back to the opulence and elegance of the 1760s. These chair...
Category
1760s Danish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo side chair, circa 1770. Original finish, leather upholstery later applied.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century blue-gray painted Venetian side chairs with leather seats. Chairs have a heraldic style cross maker's mark engraved on backs of chairs. Features hand carved stretchers a...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ebonized and Gilded Portuguese Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Ebonized and gilded Portuguese side chair carved in the 1980s. Covered in green-dyed leather and decorated with nailhead trim.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage met...
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Mid-18th Century European Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Side Chairs Swedish Rococo Period Wood Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful Swedish Rococo side chairs from the west part of Sweden. Made during the Rococo period and upholstered in a chocolate bro...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Large Wide Danish Rococo Armchair, Circa 1770
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large wide danish rococo armchair, circa 1770.
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shapely Set of Five Portuguese Rococo Ivory Painted Side or Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely set of five Portuguese Rococo ivory painted and parcel-gilt side or dining chairs; priced individually; each with arching scrolled crest above a vasi-form splat and burlap-...
Category
1750s Portuguese Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Pair Portuguese Rococo Jacaranda Hand carved Wood Dining Side Chairs Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An important pair of 18th century Portuguese Rococo Jacaranda wood high end dining room chairs with beautiful carving all around. This set of seat...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Jacaranda, Fabric, Upholstery
Pair 18th Century Portuguese Colonial Carved Palisander Side Chairs Rococo LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Good pair of 18th century Portuguese Colonial carved palisander wood side chairs.
Portuguese furnishings of the 18th century are bold, quirky, intensive and unlike those of any other country. They have their own national flavour. The pieces often boast elaborately turned legs and energetic carving, pierced decorations and unpredictable combinations of the other styles.
in 18th century colonial Latin...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Rococo Style Desk Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Swedish Rococo style distressed painted desk chair with a caned back.
Category
20th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Venetian Rococo Style Painted Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted dark blue with beige linen seats, these Venetian style side chairs fit the bill lots of style with tall, elegant backs, cabriole leg...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
19th Century Rococo Side Chairs
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique side chair from Italy. This keep beautiful rococo style decoration and gold paint. It is recommended for luxurious space.
Category
1890s Italian Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, 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...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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".
Category
1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
4 Carved Swedish Rococo or French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great set of 4 vintage carved and cream distress painted dining chairs in the Swedish Rococo / French Louis XV Style. Chairs feature shapely cabrio...
Category
20th Century American Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
This is an elegant dining chair from the 1700s Italy. It still has some of it's silver leaf intact and the legs are in great condition. It has been re-upholstered in a champagne velv...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Set of 10 Italian Venetian Painted Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 Italian Venetian (18th Century) painted and gilt trimmed side chairs with open carved backs and red upholstered seats supported by fluted legs. (PRICED AS SET)
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (19th Cent) silver gilt dolphin side chairs with carved back and blue tufted upholstery
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of carved Portuguese Oak Rococo side chairs. These chairs are beautifully carved with exaggerated cabriole legs detailed with carved knees, stirrups and pad feet. The center splat is whimsical with its scrolling carved openwork. The crest rail features a central carved cartouche. The modified balloon seat is further detailed by an oxbow front and carved center cartouche. The chairs are ready to ship and would spice up just about any room.
**Please contact MJH Design...
Category
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Rococo side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 side chairs 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 $72,500 while the average work can sell for $2,675.
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