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.
French Walnut Chaise Longue, 19th Century
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
Elegant 19th-century French chaise longue in solid walnut with gold damask upholstery. Featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, scrolling ends, carved details, and brass nailhead tri...
Fabric, Walnut
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 Provincial Chaise Lounge Settee, Fabric, Louis XV Style, France
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
$4,438
H 34.26 in W 64.97 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Mahogany Chaise Longue with Duck Egg Blue Upholstery and Scroll Arm
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautifully proportioned 19th century mahogany chaise longue, retaining a wonderfully rich, warm wood patina and upholstered in an elegant duck egg blue fabric. The chaise has a g...
Brass
$6,489Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 25.6 in
Italian 19th Century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chaise Longues Tuscany, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
A fine tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The settee rests on four lion paw feet. Upholstery in a...
Mahogany
$2,660Sale Price|30% Off
H 31.25 in W 67 in D 25.75 in
Mid-Century Baker Furniture Louis XVI Style Upholstered Recamier Chaise Lounge
Located in Dayton, OH
This refined 1960s Neoclassical-style Chaise lounge or Récamier or méridienne style daybed manufactured by Baker Furniture, represents a sophisticated mid-century interpretation of c...
Fabric, Hardwood
Italian Chaise Longue Cowhide with Zebra Pattern, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A stunning 1980s Italian chaise longue, featuring a sinuous, sculptural silhouette and upholstered in genuine zebra-print cowhide. The elegant, undulating shape is designed to follo...
Leather
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
$5,779
H 42.92 in W 78.75 in D 28.75 in
18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longue, Known as "Duchesse"
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite 18th-century chaise longue, often referred to as a "Duchesse", exemplifies the grace and sophistication of the Louis XV period. With its elegant curves and classic des...
Walnut
$550Sale Price|54% Off
H 27 in W 61.5 in D 31 in
Contemporary Green and Cream Upholstered Chaise Lounge
Located in Astoria, NY
Contemporary Upholstered Chaise Lounge, with green and cream colored abstract upholstery. 27" H x 61.5" W x 31" D. Provenance: From a Westchester County Estate.
Upholstery
$7,080 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 58 in
Modern Custom Upholstered Chaise Lounge with Quilted Headrest and Tapered Legs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A modern chaise lounge handcrafted in our Norwalk, Connecticut workroom. This relaxed, sculptural seating piece features a gently sloping silhouette designed for comfortable reclinin...
Wool, Synthetic, Faux Leather
$3,900Sale Price|37% Off
H 37.75 in W 79 in D 27.5 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Empire Period black lacquered walnut chaise or daybed with brass ormolu decoration. Has its original horsehair mattress. Frame is sturdy ...
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Rattan Blue Chinoiserie Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite rattan chaise lounge. The ultra rare chaise exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding desig...
Upholstery, Rattan
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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...