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 6
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.
Category
1990s American Rococo Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Six Venetian Dining Chairs
Located in London, Park Royal
Early 20th century Set of six Venetian dining chairs painted with an aged gold highlight .
They have reupholstered with a linen fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rococco Gainsborough Chair
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...
Category
17th Century British Antique Rococo Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rococo Chair with Armrests in Black and Gold Finish 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...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
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...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Six Mid-18th Century Italian Chairs, Venice, circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Six carved walnut chairs
Venice, mid-18th century
Height 35.03 in (18.70 in to the seat) x 19.09 in x 18.30 in
(89 cm - 47.5 cm to the seat - x 48.5 cm x 46.5 cm)
lb 80 (kg 36)
Stat...
Category
1750s Italian Antique Rococo Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dining Chairs Set of 6 Swedish Rococo Period 18th Century Brown Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A set (assembled) of six dining chairs made during the Rococo period 1750-1775 in Sweden. Beautiful raw patina with stunning carvings. Cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Rococo Chairs from the Start of the 20th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of six Rococo chairs in stained beech.
Original upholstered with black patinated leather with nails.
Made in the start of the 20th century.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Rococo Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 6 Baroque Rococo Chairs - France, ca. 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Six ornately carved baroque/rococo style chairs with high, slightly curved backs, carved with shell and rosette details on the central crest rails, back splats, knees and aprons. The...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rococo Chairs
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Set of Six Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs Italian
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Set of Six Walnut Neoclassical Dining Chairs with urn carved back splat sitting on four tapering legs. Italian, Circa 1850. The drop in seats recently upholstered.
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Table and 4 Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Vidal Grau, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular set of table and chairs with Sabrina design by Gastone Rinaldi sealed Vidal Grau, with original upholstery.
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Guglielmo Ulrich Set of Six Dining Chairs, Italy, 1940s
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Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
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H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
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2010s Brazilian Rococo Chairs
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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Six Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Guglielmo Ulrich, chairs in solid walnut and upholstered in fabric, the chairs have been polished with shellac. I recommend...
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H 38.59 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four Kerry Joyce for Dessin Fournir Luxford Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic klismos style dining chairs designed by Kerry Joyce for Dessin Fournir. The chairs feature a walnut frame with a dramatic profile upholstered with h...
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Four Chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi - Italy 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Roma, IT
Four chairs with chromed metal structure and leather seat model 'Sabrina', designed by Gastone Rinaldi.
Prod. Rima, Italy, 1970 ca.
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Dessin Fournir Armchair with Red Bouclé Upholstery
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This chic and modern armchair by furniture manufacturer Dessin Fournir combines sharp lines with soft, cushioned upholstery. From Old World baroque to cutting-edge contemporary, Dess...
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Set of Six Italian Walnut Rococo Style Venetian Dining Chairs
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Set of Six Rococo Chairs from the Start of the 20th Century
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Set Of 6 Carved Italian Walnut Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 6 Italian Walnut Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Hand carved walnut . 19th Century.
Later damask upholstery.
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Set of Six 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Collectors collection of six 18th century Swedish Rococo dining chairs individually selected by their high quality, distinguished design, ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chairs
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Wood
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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