Rococo Corner 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
Antique German Corner Chair, Circa 1880 – Hand-Carved Walnut with Cane Seat
Located in Almelo, NL
Antique German Corner Chair, Circa 1880 – Hand-Carved Walnut with Cane Seat
A refined example of late 19th-century German craftsmanship, this antique corner chair...
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1880s German Antique Rococo Corner Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Corner Armchair
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine and unusual Swedish 18th century Rococo armchair in Its original colour. Ca 1770 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Chinese Export Corner Seat
Located in Long Island City, NY
This very beautiful chair was most likely produced in China for the English or Danish market, and exported via the East India Company. Unusual for work of this era, it still wears it...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and very rare Italian antique chair from the 1500s.
In finely crafted walnut wood, red velvet and bangs, the antique chair is in its o...
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16th Century Italian Antique Rococo Corner Chairs
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Rococo corner chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo corner chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage corner chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, velvet and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo corner chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 corner chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7,232 and tops out at $7,232 while the average work can sell for $7,232.
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