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.
Carved Rococo Style Silver Tufted Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, antique style carved, tufted chair. Newly upholstered in silver-gray sheen fabric. Frame has a dark silver painted finish.
Satin
$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 23 in D 29 in
Pair of Curved Back Club Chairs with Button Tufted Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lined pair of Classic club chairs in aquamarine and lavender print silk blend upholstery. Walnut wood legs with sculptural front skirt and radiuse...
Upholstery, Walnut
$11,800 / set
H 25.5 in W 31 in D 26 in
Pair of Custom Pink Silk Velvet Tufted Lounge Chairs by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom tufted lounge chairs upholstered in pink silk velvet with wood legs. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different colors and fabrics. Sale price f...
Velvet, Wood
$4,000 / set
H 27 in W 29.25 in D 31 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tufted Chrome Barrel Tub Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Milo Baughman style tufted chrome barrel back lounge chairs. The fabric is the original crushed orange velvet and actually has great vintage appeal as is. Yes they are...
Chrome
Ralph Lauren Style Leather Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Handsome cozy chair with buttons and ostrich-like dappled leather. This chair does not have the tag. We were told at market it was a Ralph Lauren chair...
Leather
$3,250 / set
H 28 in W 26.75 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tufted Aluminum Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural tufted lounge chairs by Harvey Probber. Alcoa aluminum is the main material making up the beautiful frames. Button tufted wit...
Aluminum
1940s Button Tufted Club Chair In Gold Damask
Located in Chicago, IL
Curvaceous lines, button tufted arms, and carved mahogany saber legs give this classic lounge chair a strong profile. The tactile gold damask upholstery is older but in very good con...
Wood
$3,200
H 24.81 in W 43.31 in D 36.62 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted 'Party' Club Chair in Black Leather
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, lounge chair model 'Party', leather, wood, United States, 1960s. Rare black leather 'Party Chair' by American designer Edward Wormley. This armchair has a...
Leather, Wood
$12,700 / set
H 33.5 in W 40 in D 30 in
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola' Button-Tufted Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Distinctive 'Gondola' chairs exceptionally well designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the United States circa 1960s. Known for his daring designs which brought high sty...
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Style Italian Lounge Chair Yellow
Located in London, GB
Sophia was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st century. We developed a lounge chair with the option of producing an...
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique vintage modern lounge chairs. These plush lounge chairs are upholstered in a comfy fabric with tapered wooden legs. The uniquely shaped chair...
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek and stylish pair of Italian modern lounge chairs feature tapered aluminium legs with unique two-tone upholstered. Plush tufted fabric features funky tiger print trim, whil...
Fabric, Upholstery
Josef Hoffman Style Midcentury Club Chairs, Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Josef Hoffman style midcentury club chairs - pair. Each chair measures: 27 wide x 27 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance 29.5 inches All...
Metal
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H 35 in W 37 in D 29.5 in
Antique Karpen Victorian Rococo Figural Maiden Carved Mahogany Parlor Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Rococo Figural Maiden Carved Mahogany Barrel Back Parlor Club Chair attributed to Karpen. Item features maiden carved faces, carved paw feet, leafy scrolling accent...
Mahogany
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H 49.75 in W 22.25 in D 20 in
19th Century Antique Venetian Carved Gold Giltwood Throne Chairs, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Venetian throne or court chairs with carved shells, foliate details, and cloven hoof feet Italy, late 19th century Carved ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Rococo Louis XV Giltwood and Cane Upholstered Fireside Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style gilded fireside club chair or lounge chair Attributed to Grosfeld House Mid-20th Century Giltwo...
Upholstery, Giltwood
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H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
1950s, Pink Swedish Rococo Bergère in the Shabby Chic Technique 1
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...
Fabric, Beech
French Rococo Louis XV Giltwood and Cane Upholstered Fireside Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style gilded fireside club chair or lounge chair Attributed to Grosfeld House, Mid-20th century Giltw...
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
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H 33.25 in W 31 in D 25 in
French Rococo Louis XV Giltwood and Cane Upholstered Fireside Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Rococo Louis XV style gilded fireside club chairs or lounge chairs In the manner of Grosfeld House, Mid-20th century Giltwood and caning, with upho...
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
Antiqued Baroque Rococo High Relief Carved Club Chairs Continental Brocade Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antiqued Baroque Rococo high relief carved club chairs continental brocade seat Exceptional Baroque Rococo designed club chairs. Features high relief scalloped floral carvings. Up...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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H 31.5 in W 34.5 in D 38 in
Pair of 19th Century English Walnut and Leather Club Chairs with Matching Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Add comfort, beauty and charm to your living room or study with this exquisite set of antique leather salon seating. Crafted in England, circa 1890, this...
Leather, Walnut