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Rococo 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
Number in Set: Set of 4
19th Century Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four chairs made in Sweden in the rococo style about 1830:s. The first secondary color have been removed and what is left, is the second secondary color. Under the secondary color th...
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1830s Swedish Antique Rococo Chairs

Materials

Birch

19th Century Chairs
19th Century Chairs

19th Century Chairs

Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian Shell Giltwood Arm Chairs
By Quatrain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian She’ll Giltwood Arm Chairs. Sold in pairs, 4 pair available.
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1990s American Rococo Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian Shell Giltwood Arm Chairs
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian Shell Giltwood Arm Chairs

Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian Shell Giltwood Arm Chairs

18th Century Big Swedish Rococo Reeded Dining Chairs in New Upholstery
Located in San Angelo, TX
Absolutely stunning set of 4 large 18th century Gustavian dining chairs reupholstered in a beautiful Crypton fabric. These have been carefully dry scrapped uncovering the most fantas...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

18th Century Big Swedish Rococo Reeded Dining Chairs in New Upholstery
18th Century Big Swedish Rococo Reeded Dining Chairs in New Upholstery

18th Century Big Swedish Rococo Reeded Dining Chairs in New Upholstery

Set of Four Louis XV Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of four Louis XV chairs from about 1750, made in Netherlands. The back of the chairs are elegantly carved in round shapes. The the legs, board...
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1750s Dutch Antique Rococo Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Louis XV Chairs
Set of Four Louis XV Chairs

Set of Four Louis XV Chairs

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Bagshot, GB
Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century. It has taken us a long time to source 2 pairs of these very rare garden composite Shell Grotto garden chairs. These ...
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Mid-20th Century British Rococo Chairs

Materials

Composition

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century

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 ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Painted Italian Side Chairs
Antique Painted Italian Side Chairs

Antique Painted Italian Side Chairs

Rococco Gainsborough Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Rococco design Gainsborough chair in the French taste. Shown in a bleached out finish but can be classically polished if required. To be upho...
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17th Century British Antique Rococo Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rococco Gainsborough Chair

Rococco Gainsborough Chair

Pair of Rococo Period Walnut Armchairs, Genova, Italy Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Rococo Period walnut armchairs, Genova, Italy Mid-18th Century. 2 pairs available.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Rococo Period Walnut Armchairs, Genova, Italy Mid-18th Century
Pair of Rococo Period Walnut Armchairs, Genova, Italy Mid-18th Century

Pair of Rococo Period Walnut Armchairs, Genova, Italy Mid-18th Century

Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Specially designed dining chair by Modenese Luxury Interiors take on a true baroque style. This wonderful chair is a great head turner piece in any living space with its flamboyant r...
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2010s Italian Rococo Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors

Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors

Rococo Chair with Armrests in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A glimps to the past, with this handcrafted luxury piece of timeless rococo beauty. An elegant floral upholstered seating gracefully on top of the contrast black painted carving wood...
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2010s Italian Rococo Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rococo Chair with Armrests in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Gastone
Rococo Chair with Armrests in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Gastone

Rococo Chair with Armrests in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Gastone

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Chairs

Materials

Wood

Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair
Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair

Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair

18th Century Italian Rococo Set of Four Giltwood Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Height of Rococo style, Louis XV period set of four giltwood carved armchairs raised on cabriole legs. The serpentine curved front having a shell carving in the center. The style bei...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Italian Rococo Set of Four Giltwood Arm Chairs
18th Century Italian Rococo Set of Four Giltwood Arm Chairs

18th Century Italian Rococo Set of Four Giltwood Arm Chairs

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...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair 18th Century Portuguese Colonial Carved Palisander Side Chairs Rococo LA CA
Pair 18th Century Portuguese Colonial Carved Palisander Side Chairs Rococo LA CA

Pair 18th Century Portuguese Colonial Carved Palisander Side Chairs Rococo LA CA

Italian Carved Walnut Chairs with Leather Covers, Milan, circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Four carved walnut chairs with leather covers Milan, circa 1750 They measure: 39.37” high, 18.30” to the seat, 21.65” deep x 19.29” (100 cm high, 46.5 cm to the seat, 55 cm deep x 49 cm) State of conservation: - the leather covers are not original; - some signs of use, especially on leather covers; - the rocailles at the height of the backrests have lost part of the carved elements. The four walnut chairs have a mixtilinear structure adorned with rocaille relief carvings; the legs are shaped and end with a curl. The backs and seats are padded and covered with impressed leather with figures and cartouche decorations from later production. Around the mid-eighteenth century in Milan it was very popular to cover seats with impressed leather. Mutton or cowhide was used which, suitably tanned, was then worked with heated irons (hot decoration) or with carved wooden molds (cold decoration). These were impressed on the leather until obtaining a darker brown color. Our group of chairs...
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Italian Carved Walnut Chairs with Leather Covers, Milan, circa 1750
Italian Carved Walnut Chairs with Leather Covers, Milan, circa 1750

Italian Carved Walnut Chairs with Leather Covers, Milan, circa 1750

Set of Four 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four 18th century carved walnut Italian Rococo armchairs.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Set of Four 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Set of Four 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

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Rococo chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, and Jonathan Sainsbury. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $45,869 while the average work can sell for $4,150.

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