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Rococo Stools

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
Italian Wicker Cane Top Footstool
Located in New York, NY
An Italian cane top wood stool / footstool with carving detail and cabriole leg, in the Rococo style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Piece can also be used as a small low tab...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Stools

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Wicker, Cane, Wood, Walnut

A petite Portugese carved walnut foot stool in the Rococo taste. Late 18th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The stool is distinguished by a shaped apron, cabriole legs with floral-carved knees ending in scrolled feet, and the dramatic leopard print upholstery. Perfect for resting your fe...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Stools

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Swedish 19th Century Rococo Style Painted Upholstered Stool with Carved Shells
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood stool from the 19th century, with carved shells and newer upholstery. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this painted stools features a sq...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Carved Painted Upholstered Stools, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted stools from the late 19th century with richly carved décor, cabriole legs and newly upholstered seats. Each of this pair of Scandinavian Rococo...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1930’s French Rococo Louis XV Style Lacquered Green Vanity Stool
Located in Charleston, SC
1930’s French Rococo Louis XV Style Lacquered Green Vanity Stool A beautiful 1930’s vanity stool that has been lacquered in “Danish Lawn” by Farrow and Ba...
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1930s American Vintage Rococo Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Rococo Stools
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of Rococo stools crafted in Stockholm. Their elegant design stands out on its own, without the need for decorative carvings. The seats are removable for convenience.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Stools

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Wood

Early 19th Century Rocco Style Hand Carved Mahogany Stool
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Early 19th century Rocco style hand carved mahogany stool with re-upholstered top.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Rococo Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rococo Needlepoint & Walnut Revolving Stool, Unicorn & Tiger, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Rococo stool offers needlepoint upholstered seat having unicorn and tiger beneath fruit tree on floral and foliate caved revolving frame raised on base having gadrooned sc...
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19th Century European Antique Rococo Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Rococo Style, 1860s Walnut Stools with X-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style walnut stools from the mid-19th century, with cabriole legs, Saint-Andrew cross stretcher and new upholstery. Each of this pair of Italian Rococo style...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XV Stool
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This Louis XV Stool is a stunning example of early 18th-century French craftsmanship, dating back to the 1710s-1730s. It is a historical piece that embodies the elegance and luxury of the Louis XV period. The stool features a carved and gilded wooden frame, adorned with intricate trellis, foliage, and shell motifs, showcasing the exquisite detailing characteristic of French Rococo design. Its arched feet further enhance its graceful silhouette. Upholstered in Karun Thakar for Soane fabric...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Rococo Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Rococo Style Gilt Pliants or Stools
Located in Troy, NY
The folding benches with X-form carved and gilt wood bases, fabric tops and cushions.
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Stools

Materials

Walnut

Regency Rosewood X Stool
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A large late Regency / Early Victorian rosewood X stool of a good original colour and patina: Rococo design with finely carved c-scrolls and handsome turned a...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Rococo Stools

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Rosewood

Antique Danish Rococo Style Stools in Birch, 1870s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Rococo Style Stools in Birch, 1870s. Set of 2. Lovely pair of matching stools made in Denmark in the late half of the 19th century. Made from from solid flame birch ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Stools

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Birch

Pair of Midcentury French Rococo Style Oak Stools with Scalloped Aprons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Rococo style oak stools from the Midcentury period, with scraped back finish, scalloped aprons, cabriole legs and new custom linen upholstery. Imbued with the charm ...
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Gillows Country House Stool
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved mahogany Gillows design library stool/ coffee table. Turned and stylised acanthus leaf decorated legs with a solid brass top block to leg...
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16th Century British Antique Rococo Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Rococo Square Stools With Faux Sheepskin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of mid-century modern Italian Rococo stools with faux sheepskin seats. Base is made of wood painted in a light blue with gold trim with gilt ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of 1750s Italian Piedmontese Rococo Blue-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Stools
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of Italian Piedmontese Rococo period mid-18th century painted and parcel-gilt stools from the collection of designer Gary Tisdale-Woods, with cabriole legs and upholstery. Bor...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Italian Wicker Cane Top Walnut Wood Footstool
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Rococo Stools

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Rococo stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo stools for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Jonathan Sainsbury, and Romweber Furniture Co.. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $52,000 while the average work can sell for $2,360.

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