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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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
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 Carved French Louis XV Bergeres, Early 20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of early 20th century carved Louis XV style begeres in the manner of Etienne Meunier. The bergeres are newly upholstered in a high-end linen-velvet blend and a...
Upholstery, 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
$2,683Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 French Louis XV Style Carved Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 34 1/2 in W: 27 1/2 in D: 28 1/2 in SH: 19 1/4 in Introduce timeless French elegance to your interior with this exceptional Pair of Mid-20th Century French Louis XV ...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,979 / set
H 36.23 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century A refined pair of bergère armchairs crafted from solid mahogany, representing fine European cabinetm...
Mahogany
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$3,001Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
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
$1,836Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 35 in D 33.5 in
Low Slung Pair Carved Walnut French Carved Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This low slung pair of French Louis XV style Bergère chairs combines elegance, comfort, and masterful craftsmanship. Constructed from richly carved walnut, the frames display the hal...
Walnut
$2,495 / set
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Mahogany Bergere Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of French Art Deco period mahogany barrel back bergeres or armchairs features lemonwood and sycamore inlay. Newly upholstered in France in a cream colored fabric with a di...
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Sycamore
$2,995 / set
H 32.5 in W 27.75 in D 30 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Bergere Chairs With Blue Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 32 1/2 IN W: 27 3/4 IN D: 30 IN SH: 19 3/4 IN Graceful French elegance meets exceptional comfort in this distinguished pair of Louis XV Style Bergère chairs, attribu...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV style Bergere Chairs, C. 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The wood frames are carved with the top rails decorated with floral crests with painted gilt details, all over fluffy cushions and seat rails supported by the cabriole legs. Ready to...
Fabric, Wood
$3,800 / set
H 33.5 in W 26.5 in D 28.5 in
A Pair of French Louis XV style painted bergere chairs, C 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of French Louis XV style painted bergere chairs C 1920, having exaggerated lines and very nice carvings throughout the frames.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuil New Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this very elegant large and comfortable pair of French Louis XV style fauteuil armchairs combining classic Louis XV proportions with a refreshed, transitional aesthetic. Ea...
Wood, Fabric
$3,495 / set
H 38 in W 32.75 in D 33.75 in
Oversized Pair of Louis XVI Style Distressed Paint Decorated Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 38 in W: 32 3/4 in D: 33 3/4 in SH: 20 1/2 in Elegant in form, generous in scale, and exceptionally inviting, this Oversized Pair of Louis XVI Style Distressed Pain...
Wood
$1,875Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 37.5 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Country French provincial or Louis XV style pair of painted fauteuil armchairs. The set features a generous seating area with a vintage butte...
Velvet, Wood
Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs, Louis XV Style, Upholstered, USA
Located in Southampton, NJ
A lovely, solid pair of carved Walnut Bergere chairs in whimsical raised trunk elephants upholstery. Nicely maintained all original conditi...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,995 / set
H 35.25 in W 30.25 in D 37.5 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Oversized Upholstered Bergere Chairs C. 1920's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 35.25 inches high x 30.35 inches wide x 37.5 inches deep. Seat Height 19.25 inches high Absolutely exceptional pair of French Louis XV style oversized bergère chairs, c...
Walnut, Upholstery, Wood
$2,870
H 35.44 in W 28.75 in D 26.78 in
Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Bergère Armchair, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Elegant French Louis XV style bergère armchair dating from the 19th century, distinguished by its beautifully carved walnut frame and generous, enveloping proportions. The shaped ba...
Walnut
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
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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
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H 35 in W 24 in D 25 in
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
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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
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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
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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
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H 47.25 in W 25.25 in D 26 in
Italian Rococo Period Walnut and Leather Upholstered Poltrona, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a straight backrest with shaped wings and a loose cushion, raised on straight back legs and cabriole front legs ending in raised spade feet, with a shaped apron.
Walnut
Pair of Swedish Grey Painted Bergere Armchairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Swedish grey painted armchairs of the bergere model from the early 20th Century.
Wood