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
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
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
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
Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant 18th century Tuscan Rococo daybed, newly upholstered.
Wood, Giltwood
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
$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
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...
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1750
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Louie XV style hand carved walnut chairs with 17th century wool tapestry upholstery. These are of generous proportions, very sturdy and comfortable....
Tapestry, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Armchairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and off-white fabric armchairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1900s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x 25.5"W x 23.25"D Seat Height (inches): 19.0" Arm...
Fabric, Oak
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
$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
$2,250
H 33.25 in W 21.75 in D 22 in
Early Victorian Mahogany Armchair with Tufted Leather Upholstery, England
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An early Victorian armchair in mahogany with curved top rail, scrolled arms, turned front legs and saber back legs. Seat is upholstered in a tufted, beige/camel-colored leather with ...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
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
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
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
Ralph Lauren Modern Penthouse Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sophisticated modernist cantilevered lounge chair designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon. Known as the "Modern Penthouse" lounge chair it combines contrasting cognac-toned burnished...
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Ralph Lauren English Regency Style Alastair Library Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare English regency style library armchair designed by Ralph Lauren. From Lauren's Alastair collection, the chair features a hardwood frame with a dramatic black ebonized lacquer fi...
Leather, Hardwood
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
$6,459Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 80.32 in D 35.44 in
Newly Upholstered Daybed by Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Bonaccina
Located in Berlin, DE
Daybed by Bonacina in newly upholstered white fabric.
Fabric, Upholstery
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