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.
Ralph Lauren Button Back Library Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic Ralph Lauren lounge chair on casters and brown fabric. Extremely comfortable. Ships from Philadelphia.
Fabric
Pair of Italian rococo style painted and upholstered lounge chairs, 19th century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Italian rococo style painted and upholstered lounge chairs, 19th century. These tub style chairs having shapely frames including lovely aprons and an old painted finish. Fa...
Upholstery, Wood
Luxurious Antique Italian Lounge Chairs in Rococo / Baroque Style Brown Beige
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A wonderful pair of luxurious antique Italian lounge chairs in Rococo / Baroque style. The chairs are recently re-upholstered and have a royal a...
Fabric, Wood
Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant 18th century Tuscan Rococo daybed, newly upholstered.
Wood, Giltwood
Victorian Armchair in Mahogany, Wheels & Colorful Fabric, England, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming late Victorian mahogany armchair featuring a high, button-tufted back and gracefully scrolled arms. The fabric is in a tasteful yellow-and-red striped fabric, the chair is...
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,000 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style Lounge Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Bring a touch of timeless French elegance to your home with this pair of Henredon Louis XV–style lounge chairs. Each boasts a beautifully cerused oak carved frame, from the graceful ...
Oak
Pair of Rococo Fauteuils / Armchairs in Walnut, Italy, circa 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo period fauteuils, with needle-point linen slip covers, serpentine back and scroll arms ending in cabriole legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Danish Art Nouveau Easy Chairs in Floral Embroidered Velour, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish lounge chairs from the 1920s, featuring a sculptural wood frame and generously upholstered in velour with a bold floral pattern. The upholstery combines beige and gr...
Velvet, Wood
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
A Fine Venetian Rococo Polychrome Open Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Venetian Rococo Polychrome Open Armchair 18th Century With upholstered back and seat on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes Height 41 ½ in. width 29 in. Depth 21 in. C...
Ralph Lauren English New Bohemian Artist’s Chair in Blue Velvet
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant labeled English "New Bohemian Artist’s Chair", designed by Ralph Lauren. The large shelter wing chair is upholstered in a striking Italian riding velvet in a dramatic deep...
Nickel
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lounge chairs with elegantly curved armrests and brass sabots. The wooden walnut frames have been meticulously polished, and the seats newly upholstered in a high-quality whi...
Brass
Vintage Ralph Lauren Deco Leather Club Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This iconic Ralph Lauren club chair is a masterclass in classic Deco-inspired luxury. Upholstered in a premium, honey-toned leather, the chair features a striking camelback silhouett...
Brass
$2,395
H 34 in W 28 in D 30 in
1980s Ralph Lauren Style Leather Mohair Gilt Greek Key Wood Library Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chair you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chair is a statement piece which is als...
Brass
Thonet, Armchairs, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and brown fabric armchairs produced by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, c. 1900s. With paper labels. Upholstery distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear to wood frame cons...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Ralph Lauren Nailhead Leather Club Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Ralph Lauren club chair epitomizes the timeless elegance and "old money" aesthetic of classic American design. Meticulously crafted from premium, supple leather in a war...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Italian Aran Isles Leather Mahogany Club Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome Italian "Aran Isles” club or lounge chair upholstered in supple aniline leather and corduroy cushions designed in the traditional English Equestrian Country style by Ralph...
Brass
Pair of Gainsborough Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Vosselaar, BE
As we found a small but amazing batch of root walnut we decided to make a pair of chairs suitable for this rare woodspecies. Our choice of style was a classic high quality Gainsborou...
Walnut
Ralph Lauren London Club Lounge Chair in Italian Red Velvet
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant "London" lounge or club chair in stunning Italian red riding velvet designed by Ralph Lauren. The tailored and luxurious chair features a tight upholstered back, broad rol...
Velvet, Hardwood, Mahogany, Down
$4,895 / set
H 38 in W 32 in D 36 in
1980s Ralph Lauren English Style Beige Gold Library Castors Chairs, Set of 2
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs are a statement piece which is ...
Upholstery, Wood
Ralph Lauren Italian Upholstered Raymond Club Chair
By Ralph Lauren, Theodore Alexander
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Italian club chair or lounge chair designed by Ralph Lauren. The "Raymond" club chair features a large, deep hardwood frame that is individually bench made by Italian art...
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century Pair of Round-back Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of round-back upholstered armchairs. Dates from the transition period between square William IV lolling chairs and curvilinear Victorian; the carved embellishment t...
Mahogany
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
Sold
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
1950s, Pair of Pink Swedish Rococo Bergères in the Shabby Chic Technique Chairs
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...
Jacquard, Beech
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
H 39.5 in W 33 in D 29 in
Chairs Pair of French Wingback Rococo Style Pair of Cream White Brown, France
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair of French wingback Rococo style pair of cream white brown, France. A pair of wingback chairs made during the early 1900s in Franc...
Wood
19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Round Salon Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century Italian Venetian salon armchair featuring a round barrel form made in the Rococo taste. Beautifully carved ribbon frame with old lacquer remnants in a celado...
Linen, Wood
1960s French Rococo Style Low Bergere Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
1960s French Rococo style low bergere chair. One available in excellent condition. Original gilded finish taken back to a pale blond finish. These low chai...
Wood
Louis XVI Massive Hardwood Carved Armchair, Pink Fabric
By Louis Seize
Located in Sofia, BG
Louis Seize armchair, 18th-19th century. Century massive hardwood frame, richly carved in the bas-relief, gold leaf, turquoise version later, freestanding papered with pink fabric...
Sold
H 31 in W 25 in D 27 in
SEASONAL DEAL-Pair of 1940s Carved Walnut Italian Style Bergère Velvet Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of amazing 1940s salon lounge chairs is in truly remarkable condition, and so stylish and funky! The striped velvet upholstery is framed by the ornately carved walnut details.
Velvet, Walnut, Wood
A Fine Pair of Louis XV Bergeres
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of large scale Louis XV bergeres, each with finely carved frames and painted in off white / grey.
Pair of stunning Italian Voltaire Roccoco chairs circa 1860
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A pair of 19th century Italian Voltaire chairs. Beautifull carved details and craftsmanship is put in these Roccoco styled chairs. The chairs have their original gold paint and...
Wood, Upholstery