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
Swedish Rococo Style Chairs 2 Arm 8 Side
Located in Hollywood, FL
This this a set of 10 , 100% Original painted Swedish Rococo chairs. 8 Side chairs 2 Arm chairs the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Deer Sculpture Art Chair, Rococo Style Antique Chair with Crystal by GORDON GU
Located in hong kong, HK
The chair is based on a Rococo style antique chair. This style of furniture flourished in the 30s of the 18th century, emphasizing beautiful art decoration and smooth curved shapes, ...
Category
2010s Chinese Rococo Seating
Materials
Crystal
Antique Italian Rococo Carved Tufted Wedding Sofa Newly Upholstered in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Carved Tufted Wedding Sofa Newly Upholstered in a Teal Mohair
This is a fabulous plush teal tufted sofa/settee that we fully broug...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo chair with embossed carvings, original surface and great shape. ca 1770 Sweden.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 12 Rococo Swedish Dining Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful set of twelve dining chairs is a special find. While likely from a Swedish country home, these speak to a more upscale household with a touch of elegance due to the ex...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Louis XV Rococo Style French Paint Decorated & Gilt Desk Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 36 1/4in W: 17 3/4in D: 16in SH: 20in
This antique Louis XV style desk chair is made of the highest quality and is perfect...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of 19th century Venetian grotto chairs
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Wonderful 19th century pair of Venetian grotto chairs. Made with solid oak, hand carved.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Sofa and Two Chairs Set
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century French Sofa and Two Chairs Set
SOFA
in richly inlaid and gilded wood, French manufacture
h 114 x 190 x 65 cm
TWO CHAIRS
in ric...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century
French,
in painted wood with gold carvings.
Upholstered seat and back, resting on roll-up feet. Small defects.
Dim.: 110 x 192 x 69 cm
v...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Arm Chair in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
An 18th c Rococo period armchair from Lindome, Sweden, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered in linen. Lovely shell motif on the back and seat frame with cabriole ...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th Century French Fauteuil de la Reine Armchair Nutwood
Located in Münster, DE
Armchair, so called Fauteuil à la Reine, rococo around 1750, walnut carved, foliage and rocaille motifs, cover with petit point embroidery, this from the 1st half of the 19th century...
Category
1750s French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Nutwood
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique dining room chairs in light mahogany Rococo style 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique dining room chairs in light mahogany with light fabric upholstery made in Rococo style from around the 1920s.
Measurements in cm: H:105.5 W...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Rococo Square Stools With Faux Sheepskin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of mid-century modern Italian Rococo stools with faux sheepskin seats. Base is made of wood painted in a light blue with gold trim with gilt feet on cabriole legs. Thick white f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Walnut Rococo Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of fine period 18th Century Walnut Rococo side chairs, likely Dutch, with rush seats, having shaped yoke crests with evidence of earlier, likely crest, carving over woven rush s...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Rococo Carved
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stylish pair of French Rococo gilt arm chairs
Very wide arms so comfortable to sit in
Ornately carved frames are very detailed with floral motifs
Reuph...
Category
1920s Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric
Early Antique French Rococo Vernis Martin & Giltwood Half-Recamier Settee 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Rococo half recamier settee offers giltwood scroll and foliate form frame with reserve having Vernis Martin courting scene in countryside setting, carved cartouche ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
21st Century Hand Decorated Bombed Pink Ottoman by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Boasting a bold and curvy silhouette, this classic baroque-inspired ottoman is an example of exquisite craftsmanship by the Italian producer Modenese Gastone Interiors. It combines refined materials such as satin upholstery, lacquered finish and gold leaf in a unique and classic design. Its exclusivity rises more and more thanks to its handmade flower...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Custom Royal French Style Oversized Throne Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very theatrical large throne chair in a custom treatment. With an intricately carved frame having stylized shells and scrolls with the foot a raised snail’s head...
Category
20th Century Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
Late 18th Century South American Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Chestnut
1960s Carved And Painted Italian Bench / Ottoman In Striped Floral Chintz
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a sweet bench! It is an Italian piece with hand painted scrolling shells and vintage striped floral chintz cotton. It is in very good vintage con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar, Paint
18th century, Italian Rococo Lacquered and Gilt Wood Bench
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Lacquered and Gilt Wood Bench
This elegant bench in lacquered and gilded wood, was made in the Rococo period in Genoa, Italy, around the middle of the eighteen...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Rococo Style Upholstered Love Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Rococo style small sofa or settee, the fruitwood scrolling back rest with floral carvings, down swept arms and shaped seat with one above cabriole legs, upholstered in light blue wil...
Category
Late 20th Century Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Spazzapan Italian Post-Modern Pop Art Red Metal Armchair with Fabric Seat Cover
Located in New York, NY
A fun unique modern organic Italian design, manufactured and signed by the Italian artist, Anacleto Spazzapan (Luino, Italy - 1943). A seating collector piece, a minimalist design ma...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Wire
French Rococo Style Carved Two-seat Bench with Embossed Leather Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
the shaped leather seat above a conforming frame adorned with carved rocaille and foliate motifs all raised on cabriole supports joined by an undulating stretcher
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
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: ...
Category
1760s French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Beech
Hendrix Allardyce Italian Rococo Style Carved Library Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular hand-carved library armchair or throne chair crafted in the 18th century Italian Rococo taste by Hendrix Allardyce, Hollywood, CA. The chair features a large beech frame ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Seating
Materials
Muslin, Beech
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
French from the 18th century,
in carved and gilded wood.
Upholstered seat, back and arms.
Dim.: 112 x 169 x 60 cm.
good condition
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Rococo Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine set of 6 Rococo chairs with a white washed finish. Seats are covered in basic fabric that may need to be re-upholstered if desired.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
German 19th Century Rococo Settee
Located in London, GB
A German early XIX Century settee in the Rococo manner. In beautifully carved bleached fruitwood and upholstered in stone coloured silk with brass studs and brass caster feet.
Category
1830s German Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Tragsofa
Located in Huntington, NY
An exquisite Swedish tragsofa with traditional Rococo shape and design (e.g. cabriole legs, curves and counter-curves) and Gustavian carvings (e.g. cross hatching, floral detail abov...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th/20th Century FRENCH SET AND PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS
Located in Madrid, ES
19th/20th Century FRENCH SET AND PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS
in gilded and carved wood.
Upholstered seats and back.
Dim.: (canapé) 94 x 145 x 55 cm;
(chair) 100 x 70 x 55 cm.
good conditions
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo sofa from Lindome. The raised sofa back crowns and undulating s-shaped front edges are exquisitely hand-carved in the form of shel...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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....
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Rococo sofa made in Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rococo tragsofa made in Stockholm, Sweden around 1770.
The front is decorated with beautiful shells, that is distinctive for the Rococo period and also leaf carving on the front and ...
Category
1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A superb pair of 18th century Swedish period rococo armchairs in their original paint (not retouched or repainted) with hand carved details they are a glorious yellow ochre colour
T...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Swedish Armchair
Located in Salisbury, GB
A very beautiful 18th century Swedish period rococo armchair which has been carefully dry scraped back to its original pale cream paint (not retouched or repainted)
This is a very ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Striped Gold Upholstery Fine Deep Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Chair Solid Frame
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Striped Gold Upholstery Fine Deep Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Chair Solid Frame.
Upholstery is in Slightly as is condition as pictured.
Category
20th Century American Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Armchairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
18th Century Swedish Rococo pair of armchairs that have been dry scrapped to the original paint with the natural wood showing through and features new upho...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Fantasy Rococo Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Four Fantasy Rococo dining chairs, the body carved with a swirling acanthus design punctuated by black leather inserts and hammered tacks on the back, seat upholstered black leather,...
Category
Late 20th Century Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
long Carved Walnut Arms Tall Back Turned Legs X Base Stretcher Arm Chair MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
long Carved Walnut Arms Tall Back Turned Legs X Base Stretcher Gold & Pink Flower Upholstery w/ Tassels Arm Fireside Chair MINT!
Category
20th Century American Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair Carved Striped Upholstery Tall Backs Carved Walnut Scallop Design Decorated
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Carved Striped Upholstery Tall Backs Carved Walnut Scallop Design Decorated Arm Fireside Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved, Gilt, Satin, Set of 3 Sofa, Bergeres!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning sofa, Bergeres, Italian Rococo style carved and gilt, Satin Brocade, set of 3!
Pair of Italian Rococo style carved bergeres, each having a parcel gilt and paint-decorated pierce carved crest rail surmounting the cabachon back, custom upholstered in cream satin brocade, leading to rolled arms, centering the drop-in seat cushion, the whole rising on a similarly carved and gilt apron and cabriole feet, 45.5" height x 41" width x 28" depth, seat 22" height.
This set of three Italian Rococo style furniture is an excellent addition to any living room or parlor. The crest railed custom upholstery cabachon back sofa and chairs, matching set, are crafted from gilt wood, cream satin brocade, and paint decorated with a parcel gilt finish. The seating area with conversation area cream colored chairs...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Stool
Located in Salisbury, GB
Large 18th century Swedish period Rococo long stool/bench - classical Rococo hand carved shell decoration to front and both ends (plain to the back) - traditional tufted Swedish...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Gilded Italian Rococo Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian giltwood rococo style bench newly upholstered in a natural linen fabric. This stunning bench rests on six legs connected by an X stretcher. Intricate details and gild...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Rococo Style Walnut Dining Chairs with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 6 Italian Rococo Style Walnut Dining Chairs with Cabriole Legs & Leather Slip Seats, 19th Century. PRICED PER PAIR.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Ten 19th C. Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Ten Italian Rococo style dining chairs with hand carved floral urn at tops of chairs. The urns are flanked by two scrolls. The chairs stand on four straight legs with intric...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Rococo Arm Chair And Ottoman, Sweden circa 1870
Located in Round Top, TX
Rococo arm chair and matching ottoman from Sweden circa 1850-70.
Restored, frame is strong/stable. Later professionally painted in layered shades of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Style Red & Gilt Painted Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Style Red & Gilt Painted Benches
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Painted Italianate Finely Crafted Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved in a burgundy and gilt finish with elaborate scrolled backs and lion mask crests. Gilt floral details, curved arms , and elaborate scroll decorated seat rails with crests. The...
Category
20th Century Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Impressive Circular Embroidered Pouffe by Designer Marcel Wanders for Moooi
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Jester Pouf by Marcel Wanders for Moooi From The Boutique Jester Range Made of Fabric and Steel 2005
Fabric is teflon treated and has a fire retardant coating.
"It is only the jest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rococo Seating
Materials
Silk
19th Century Swedish Black Rococo Armchair
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning late 18th century/early 19th century Swedish Rococo armchair featuring black paint with natural worn patina coming through showcasing the original wood color with also dee...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Set of Eight French Provincial Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Intricately turned legs and cross stretchers constructed of Walnut with a rich color and patination. Good proportions and very comfortable. Recently Reupholstered. Made in the Borde...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Italian Rococo Style Venetian Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four Venetian armchairs or lounge chairs hand-crafted in Italy in the rococo taste. Also known as pretzel chairs because of the interlocking twisted back splat. The whimsical chairs...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Cane
French Gilt Wood Window Seat With Gilt Carved Floral Motifs, With Damask Silk
Located in High Wycombe, GB
French Gilt Wood Bench Window Seat With Gilt Carved Floral Motifs, Befitted With Damask Floral Gold Upholstery, Finished With Brass Stud Detailing 1800's
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Brass
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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