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.
Rococo Style Carved Cherry Upholstered Child Size Chaise Lounge
Located in Germantown, MD
A Rococo style cherry upholstered child size chaise lounge with exquisite carvings and in excellent condition. Measures 33" in width, 14" in depth a...
Upholstery, Cherry
Elegant French Louis XV Style Silver Gilt Chaise Lounge with Zebra Pattern
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Elegant French Louis XV Style Silver Gilt Chaise Lounge with Zebra Pattern Upholstery A timeless statement piece, this French Louis XV-style chaise lounge exudes refined elegance an...
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Style Tufted Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and inviting, this French Louis XV style chaise lounge offers a refined balance of comfort and classic design. The gracefully contoured frame features a gently arched backres...
Linen, Wood, Paint
French Provincial Style Chaise Lounge Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant French provincial chaise lounge settee, crafted in the Louis XV style, features graceful curves, carved details, and a ref...
Fabric
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
A. Rudin Upholstered Chaise Lounge Sofa with Fortuny Throw Pillows
A fine contemporary A. Rudin chaise lounge sofa, in grey upholstery, with rolled back and single arm, down and foam filled seat cushion, rising on tapered wood block feet, accompanie...
Upholstery, Wood
Lovely Louis XIV Style Chaise Lounge
By Coco Chanel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Louis XIV-style chaise lounge, circa 60's. This piece retains its original baby blue wide wale corduroy fabric in presentable condition-some ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Wave Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman style wave chaise lounge with polished chrome pedestal base. Newly upholstered in tufted green velvet.
Chrome
Post Modern Chaise Lounge Newly Upholstered in Ivory White Bouclé
By Preview, Directional, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Float away from the worries of the day in this luxurious post modern chaise lounge newly professionally upholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. Sculptural form exudes a sophisticated look that's gentle and inviting. Ivory white bouclé fabric's texture is breathable and ventilates well. Cozy in winter and cool in summer. Enveloping padded comfort with a thick seat cushion layered over a descending pedestal base. So sexy from all sides, this chaise lounge is beautiful enough to float in a room. Modern. Fresh. Reminiscent of Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman and Adrian Pearsall's iconic amorphous designs. Nestle in with your favorite blanket and read for hours, nap, binge watch your favorite series, or shop 1stDibs on your electronic device...
Bouclé, Upholstery
A French rattan convertible chaise lounge, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This delightful and versatile armchair has a shaped crest over a straight adjustable back, and a retractable foot stool / ottoman. This form is also referred to as a steamer chair fr...
Rattan
$5,500
H 32.5 in W 26 in D 63.25 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge with a Gray Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XVI style chaise lounge from the late 19th century with a French gray painted finish. This chaise lounge is a wonderful small scale and is comfortable to use. It is bea...
Wood
Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Compact Size
By Directional, Milo Baughman, Preview, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Sculptural chaise lounge in a compact size, was reupholstered at some point and no labels remain. Open, light, and the scale is suc...
Brocade
1900s French Rococo Revival Carved Chaise Longue
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant early 20th century French Rococo Revival chaise longue exemplifies the ornate craftsmanship and fluid lines inspired by 18th century design. Expertly carved from solid w...
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style '19th-20th Century' Gilt Chaise Longue
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style '19th-20th Century' gilt chaise longue with white damask upholstery and cushion.
Damask, Giltwood
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H 40.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
Italian Rococo Style Carved Wood Bergere chair with Leather upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A captivating pair of Italian Rococo Style Carved Wood Berger Chairs, each a testament to the splendor of classical design. Crafted with precision, the frames exude opulence in rich ...
Leather, Mahogany
Fine French Louis XVI Chaise Lounge with Limed Frame and Silk Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly beautiful chaise lounge. The upholstery is a gorgeous blush pink silk and the frame is beautifully and tastefully carved and finished as well. Dates to the 1890s era ...
Walnut
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H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 29.53 in
18th Century, Italian Baroque Carved and Lacquered Wood Chaise Longue
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Baroque Carved and Lacquered Wood Chaise Longue This elegant chaise longue was made of carved and lacquered wood in Genoa, Italy, in the Baroque (Rococo) peri...
Wood
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H 32.5 in W 46 in D 24 in
Antique French Rococo Style Carved Satinwood Upholstered Recamier, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Rococo style Recamier offers satinwood frame with foliate and gadroon cartouche crest over button back upholstered back and seat, raised on cabriole legs with folia...
Upholstery, Satinwood
Swedish 19th Century Rococo Chaise Lounge Chair Daybed
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Freestanding Rococo style chaise lounge, late 19th Century, Sweden An unusual spectacular Swedish chaise lounge in great condition. With beautifully hand carved decoration. The cha...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique Louis XV Salon Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Called a grande meridienne by the French, this canape features an asymmetrical appearance perfect for lounging in luxurious comfort. Brocade upholstery is in excellent condition, and...