Rococo Style Armchair
20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Armchairs
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Armchairs
Muslin, Beech
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Birch
Antique 19th Century Danish Rococo Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric, Cane
20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Revival Armchairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Rococo Revival Armchairs
Wood
20th Century German Rococo Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s Danish Rococo Revival Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 1860s French Rococo Armchairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Swiss Louis XV Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1930s Czech Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, String, Oak
Early 20th Century German Rococo Armchairs
Antler, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Danish Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s French Rococo Revival Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1780s Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Silver Leaf
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Wood
20th Century British Other Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century British Other Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Wood
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is Rococo style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Rococo style furniture is characterized by the flowing lines, gilded detailing and unparalleled femininity of the Rococo movement that originated in France during the 1730s. This movement is synonymous with King Louis XV’s reign, which explains its opulence and level of detail. However, unlike Baroque style furniture, which lasted throughout the whole 18th century, Rococo had a lightness and whimsy to it.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Rococo style was different from Baroque in that Rococo was more playful, whimsical and light, and Baroque was heavy-handed, provocative and extravagant. Rococo originated between the 1730s and 1760s in France, and Baroque first appeared in the early 18th century in Italy and lasted until the beginning of the 19th.
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