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Rococo Lounge 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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant 18th century Tuscan Rococo daybed, newly upholstered.    
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered
Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered

Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered

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...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rococo Lounge Chairs

A Fine Venetian Rococo Polychrome Open Armchair, 18th Century

A Fine Venetian Rococo Polychrome Open Armchair, 18th Century

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.  
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Rococo Fauteuils / Armchairs in Walnut, Italy, circa 1750
Pair of Rococo Fauteuils / Armchairs in Walnut, Italy, circa 1750

Pair of Rococo Fauteuils / Armchairs in Walnut, Italy, circa 1750

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Rococo lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo lounge 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,993 and tops out at $12,950 while the average work can sell for $8,700.

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