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.
Louis XV Bergère Marquise Chair, Gilded Wood, Rococo Style, Circa 1890
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique chair is a French Louis XV style ‘Bergère Marquise’ in the Rococo tradition, dating from circa 1890-1900. The chair is meticulo...
Wood
Rococo Style 1890s Swedish Light Grey Painted and Carved Bergères Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo–style classic light grey painted bergère chair from circa 1890, featuring carved floral décor, cabriole legs, and upholstered seating. Adorned with delicate floral m...
Upholstery, Wood
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Rococo Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany, Tapestry Bergere Chair C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Rococo style bergere offers parcel gilt mahogany frame with carved gadroon crest over floral tapestry back and seat, raised on cabriole legs, c1920 Measures- 36.75'...
Tapestry, Mahogany
$1,592Sale Price / set|33% Off
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 ...
Cotton
Pair of French 19th Century Rococo Revival Giltwood Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite French 19th century giltwood armchair. This one-of-a-kind piece has every curve of the carved wood frame complemented beautifully by the warm gilt finish and striking di...
Giltwood
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...
Wood
Pair of Rococo-Style 1890s Swedish Light Grey Painted and Carved Bergère Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo–style classic light grey painted bergère chairs from circa 1890, featuring carved floral décor, cabriole legs, and upholstered seating. With delicate floral ...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Rococo-Style Beech Bergere Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Pair of Rococo-Style Beech Bergere Chairs, Late 20th Century mmerse yourself in the refined elegance of these Rococo-inspired bergère armchairs, expertly crafted from beech. Their g...
Upholstery, Beech
Pair Louis XV White Painted Bergeres, circa 1755, stamped Jean-Baptiste Gourdin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A pair of Louis XV white painted Bergeres en corbeille, circa 1755. Each with padded back and seat with channelled frame and foliate-carved rails and cresting, with padded arms, on c...
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...
Velvet, Giltwood
17th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Armchair Needlepoint Upholstery Cross Base
Located in Miami, FL
Italian one-of-a-kind hand carved Armchair from the 17th century. Sturdy and comfortable crafted frame with decorative cross base and beautiful carv...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,916Sale Price|40% Off
Italian Rococo Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century large Rococo style armchair recovered in white Terry Towelling with a feathered cushion seat. The parcel gilt frame of scrolls, foliate...
Giltwood
18th Century Rococo Bergere Chair
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-class and unusually large Rococo bergere chair, made in Stockholm during the 1760s-70s. Known for its exceptional comfort, the chair's substantial dimensions suggest it may ha...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,192Sale Price|40% Off
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An English 18th-century carved mahogany library armchair - or bergère - of good rich colour. George III, circa 1780. This antique Sheraton-period armchair, sometimes described as a bergère (bergere) chair, is raised on reeded square tapering legs which merge, headed by a carved rosette panel...
Mahogany
A French Louis XVI style Painted Bergere Chair, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant French bergère in the Louis XVI style, featuring an arched crest and caned back and sides. The padded back and loose cushion seat provide comfort, while the delicately carved...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Paint
$1,420Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 18.31 in D 17.72 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI style dining side chair from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and hand carved excellence on the entire framework, emphasizing typical neoclassical gil...
Walnut, Giltwood
A French Louis XV style Painted Carved Bergere Chair, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully detailed, this classic bergère features a carved and painted frame with scrolling arms and cabriole legs, upholstered in a blue Fortuny fabric. The combination of texture...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere. Offered antique French gilt wood chair or Bergere has great lines and patina. Sturdy, comfortable and ready for the fabric of your cho...
Giltwood
$2,895
H 36 in W 20.25 in D 23 in
Regency Style Painted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These lovely chairs have regency styling with chinoiserie and floral details throughout the black lacquer frame. They most likely date to the 1950s, and the velvet upholstery does sh...
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project...
Wood
French Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful Pair of Bergere Chairs are painted creme with gold. The fabric is used with some stains on it.
Wood, Giltwood
$4,950 / set
H 40.5 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergères Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood, parcel-gilt bergères chairs from the early 20th century with soft yellow green double welt upholstery, scrolled arms, carved foliage an...
Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Rococo Revival Giltwood Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite French 19th century giltwood armchair. This one-of-a-kind piece is the perfect bridge between new and old school styles, bl...
Wood, Upholstery
French Louis XV Style Carved Upholstered Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 32 1/2in Width: 25 1/2in Depth: 25in Seat Height: 18in This vintage Louis XV style upholstered bergere chair is made of the highest quality and is perfect for y...
Upholstery, Wood
Bergere Chair Louis XV Circa 1900
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely Louis XV style painted wooden armchair upholstered with a very beautiful fabric Beautiful quality of sculpture seat height 42cm In superb condition. Note: slight little wear o...
Wood
Pair Late 18th C./Early 19th C. Barrel Back Bergeres
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a super chic pair of late 18th or early 19th c. European Barrel Back bergeres. I believe that the bergeres are Italian in origin, but not q...
Velvet, Beech
French 19th Century Rococo Revival Giltwood Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite French 19th century giltwood sofa This one-of-a-kind piece has every curve of the carved wood frame complemented beautifully b...
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Pair of French Bergères à Oreilles Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of French bergères à oreilles chairs. Robustly carved winged arm chairs of excellent quality. Warm brown beech carved in flourishing rococo taste with the asym...
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 39 in W 27.5 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Painted Bergères Chairs, circa 1880 with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish painted Rococo style bergères chairs from the late 19th century, with carved crests, scrolled arms, cabriole legs and upholstery. Each of this pair of Swedish bergè...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Antique Armchairs French 19th Century Yellow Silk Upholstery Bergère
Located in Buxton, GB
Pair of Fabulous Antique French Bergère Armchairs (2) Canary Yellow Silk Upholstery - Good Condition Vintage piece allow for signs of age and use giltwood Frame Some scuf...
Silk, Wood
8 Maison Jansen 'in the Style' Fauteuils Louis XVI Style
Located in Madrid, ES
8 Fauteuils Louis XVI style in the style Maison Jansen. France, 19th century, in painted wood, carved and gilt. Seat upholstered in ivory and gold tones. Measures: 91 x 59 x...
Wood
Pair of Leather Bergere Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of well kept old Bergere arm chairs. Leather is well kept and clean. Wooden carved base has nice detailed design. Very comfy able.
Leather
Leather Pair of Bergere Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great pair of leather Bergere arm chairs with beautiful carved wood detail on the base. Very strong and sturdy with no broken parts.
Leather
Italian Giltwood Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous, Italian 1940s pair of armchairs in the Rococo style. Each of the chairs consists of beautifully carved gilt-wood frame and new Belgian linen upholstery. Minor gilt ...
Linen, Giltwood
Sold
H 40 in W 30 in D 31 in
Pair French Rococo Style Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Upholstered Bergeres 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each bergere of solid light walnut and upholstered in non-matched needlepoint fabric with different colored upholstered backs, having slightly arche...
Walnut
Sold
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
1950s, Pair of Pink Swedish Rococo Bergères in the Shabby Chic Technique Chairs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s, the Swedish neo-Rococo, and finished in the shabby chic technique armchair is in perfect condition. Upholstered in pink fabric and an extra cushion for extra comfort also in p...
Jacquard, Beech
Pair of Fauteuils Michel Gourdin, 18th Century
By Michel Gourdin
Located in Madrid, ES
Category: Furniture Subject: Pair of Fauteuils Michel Gourdin Material: wood, covered in fabric, Gourdin print on the background Period: 18th century Country of origin: F...
Wood