Rococo Seating
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
Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, New Upholstery Recommended
Materials: Carved Walnut, Original Upholstery
Style: Victorian Rococo Revival
This exquisite Victorian Rococo Rev...
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1940s American Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Swedish White Gustavian Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of ten antique Swedish dining chairs and two arm chairs in the Rococo style. Decorative carving along back, skirt and legs. Ball and claw front feet.
Pierced splat backs, carved ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
A stately pair of 18th Century Rococo sofas newly upholstered in a Scalamandré low pile ecru velvet. These handsome hand carved walnut beauties also have original side secret compar...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Karpen Victorian Rococo Figural Maiden Carved Mahogany Parlor Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Rococo Figural Maiden Carved Mahogany Barrel Back Parlor Club Chair attributed to Karpen. Item features maiden carved faces, carved paw feet, leafy scrolling accent...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of armchairs. Wood, textile. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs. Wood, textile. 18th century.
Pair of high-backed armchairs with arms of the "queen's fateuil" type, with a carved wooden frame in its own color. It features curv...
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18th Century European Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Other
18th Century, Italian Rococo Carved Walnut Wood Corbeille Sofa
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Rococo Carved Walnut Wood Corbeille Sofa
This refined corbeille sofa, made in Genoa, Italy, around the mid-18th century during th...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eight Swedish Rococo Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine set of eight mid 20th century Swedish Rococo style dining chairs. Lovely chairs feature ornate carved details, shapely curved backs and cabriolet legs, with seats upholstered in...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
1750 Venezia Italy Set 2 Green Lacquered Wooden Armchairs with Floral Decoration
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a magnificent set of two Venetian armchairs lacquered in light green with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration.
The pieces have a delicate and refined drawing of poly...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Rococo Style Wide Marquise Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique chair is a French Louis XV style ‘Bergère Marquise’ in the Rococo tradition, dating from circa 1890-1900. The chair is meticulo...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Grotto Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical 19th-century Venetian grotto chair is carved from gorgeous dark brown walnut. The piece features a large-scale open scallop shell motif on the back and seat, with sinu...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Bozeman, MT
Exceptional and rare Swedish 18th century early rococo armchair in Its original finish, great embossed carvings, details and proportions. A masterpiece. Ca 1750 - 1760 Sweden.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Pine
Rococo Painted Swedish Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Rococo painted Swedish armchair circa 1750-1779. Scraped back to early painted finish. Newly recovered original seat.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Rocking Chair Hand Carved and Turned Walnut Wood Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
Rocking chair from the late 19th century, hand carved with turned wood details on 2 casters.
Sturdy and comfortable crafted frame with decorative rocking base.
Nail head trim adorn t...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Metal
Antique Louis XV Rococo Style French Paint Decorated & Gilt Desk Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 36 1/4in W: 17 3/4in D: 16in SH: 20in
This antique Louis XV style desk chair is made of the highest quality and is perfect...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Swedish Rococo Walnut Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish rococo walnut armchair circa 1740-1769. Finely hand-carved in a nice, large scale. Excellent condition. Stable, sold and sturdy. Mortise and tenon joints. Exquisite carved de...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Antique Swedish Rococo Dining Chairs With Gray Paint, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely set of six dining chairs exude a graceful country charm. While likely from a Swedish farm house, these speak to a more upscale home with a touch of elegance due to the ex...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair Of Italian Rococo Blue Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Super sturdy and usable with serpentine crestrail and upholstered back and seat. Generous proportions, cabriole legs. Gilt and blue painted . From a Palm Beach Florida Estate.
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Provincial Tragsofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming provincial Swedish tragsofa dating.
From the turn of the 19th Century in old, but not original, paint remnants.
Later cushions covered in plain linen.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
Pair of Giltwood Chairs, Shabby Chic Swedish Antique Farmhouse Style, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a beautiful pair of antique Swedish giltwood chairs, circa 1920 in date.
The giltwood is beautiful in color, each chair features a shell carved crested toprail with acanthus...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Armchairs, circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Italian 19th century Rococo style giltwood carved armchairs; the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and similar borders, having padded arm s...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Rococo chair from Stockholm,
Southern Sweden.
A fantastic chair with nice proportions & curvy legs
It comes from the upper class environment.
Scraped by ha...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Pine
Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Venetian Rococò armchairs and sofa by Atelier Cadorin Venice in hand-carved walnut and leather upholstered, wax polished
Al...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Rococo Tufted Bench with brass Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Rococo Style tufted Bench with Brass legs.
Perfect for end of bed .
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1960s American Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Brass
Armchair 19th century France
Located in New York, NY
An armchair made in France during the 19th century. Made from polished oak and leather upholstery.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Dining Chairs Set of 6 Swedish Rococo Period 18th Century Brown Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A set (assembled) of six dining chairs made during the Rococo period 1750-1775 in Sweden. Beautiful raw patina with stunning carvings. Cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique gold leaf Venetian grotto style shell back armchair. Seat has been newly reupholstered in champagne color velvety fabric.
Arm height is 26.5"
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1980s Spanish Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Madame De Pompadour Folding Chairs By Vivian Van Schagen, Rococo Style
Located in Roma, IT
I propose a pair of fun and unusual folding chairs that will transform your living room into a Royal reception area.
Inspired by the court seating chairs of Louis XV, these folding c...
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1990s European Rococo Seating
Materials
Plywood
Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa, Black and Beige Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
19th-early 20th century settees / canapes or loveseats in Rococo style having a fine Fabric. This is simply the finest pair of wonderfully covered and carved oversized settees...
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of Italian Rococo Painted Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely painted with shaped crest rail and vasiform splat ,drop in bowed seat and cabriole legs.
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo period walnut side chairs from the 18th century, with upholstery and cabriole legs. Created in Sweden during the 18th century, each of this pair of Rococo ch...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo chair with embossed carvings, original surface and great shape. ca 1770 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Folding Oratory Chair "Fauteuil D'oratoire" signed Chavigny
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a piece of history into your home with this exquisite Louis XV Folding Oratory Chair, also known as "Fauteuil D'oratoire," signed by Chavigny, France, circa 1760. This exce...
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1760s French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Venetian Baroque Carved and Painted Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a tall scrolled back and scrolled lower frame. In the Classic Venetian sage green paint with white scrolls and a large polychrome painted crest on the back. The bench platform l...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of shapely late 18th Century Swedish Rococo side chairs.
With carved top rail and serpentine seat over a generous cabriole leg, terminating in ball and claw feet.
The whole re...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style 1890s Painted Wood Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted wood armchairs from the late 19th century, with carved splats, cabriole legs and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the last decade of the 19...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Children Chair with Original Paint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Rococo children chair from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden
A very charming and genuine Rococo Chair.
Great for children aged 6-12 years.
Scraped by hand to its originalpaint.
Good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, scratchers, wear, imperfections as is to be expected with functional antique furniture.
A rare find that would look amazing in the right location.
It is upholstered in old antique linen fabric...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Pine
Set of Ten 19th C. Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Ten Italian Rococo style dining chairs with hand carved floral urn at tops of chairs. The urns are flanked by two scrolls. The chairs stand on four straight legs with intric...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Arm Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Rococo arm chair from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden.
A beautiful arm chair with nice proportions & curvy legs.
Scraped b...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Pine
19th-C. Italian / Venetian Celadon Floral Painted Side Chairs In Blue Velvet- 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 19th century hand painted Venetian side chairs. The seats are in a blue velvet that is in very good condition. The frames are a celadon color with flowers and gilt ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Poplar, Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning pair of Swedish Rococo chairs that are sturdy with nice proportions with hand carved details. This pair has been dry scraped t...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Paint, Wood
18th Century Antique Swedish Rococo Side Chair Marked HGK Royal Provenance
Located in Boden, SE
Fine 18th Century Swedish Roccoco chair with marks of (The Swedish Royal Treasury) HGK
It comes from the upper class environment.
A fantastic chair wi...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Pine
Rococo Style 1890s Swedish Light Grey Painted and Carved Bergères Chairs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style classic light grey painted bergères chairs from circa 1890 with carved floral décor, cabriole legs and upholstery. Immerse yourself in the poetic allur...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Big Swedish Rococo Reeded Dining Chairs in New Upholstery
Located in San Angelo, TX
Absolutely stunning set of 4 large 18th century Gustavian dining chairs reupholstered in a beautiful Crypton fabric. These have been carefully dry scrapped uncovering the most fantas...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved, Gilt, Satin, Set of 3 Sofa, Bergeres!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning sofa, Bergeres, Italian Rococo style carved and gilt, Satin Brocade, set of 3!
Pair of Italian Rococo style carved bergeres, each having a parcel gilt and paint-decorated pierce carved crest rail surmounting the cabachon back, custom upholstered in cream satin brocade, leading to rolled arms, centering the drop-in seat cushion, the whole rising on a similarly carved and gilt apron and cabriole feet, 45.5" height x 41" width x 28" depth, seat 22" height.
This set of three Italian Rococo style furniture is an excellent addition to any living room or parlor. The crest railed custom upholstery cabachon back sofa and chairs, matching set, are crafted from gilt wood, cream satin brocade, and paint decorated with a parcel gilt finish. The seating area with conversation area cream colored chairs...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian 18th century rococo carved walnut sofa or canape
Standing on four cabriole legs with stylized foliage a carved rocaille shaped apron with a padded seat. The padded back with a carved wooden frame decorated with acanthus leaf scrolls and a cresting centered by a large rocaille.
The carving presents elegance and movement in a vivid manner with powerful rocaille carving as is characteristic of Italian Rococo furniture...
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Chairs with Distressed Paint and Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of classic rococo chairs from the late 1700s. This pair of antique Swedish chairs is from northern Sweden and are authentic country furniture. Made by hand in solid pine. The ch...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Pine
Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs Newly Upholstered in Velvet - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Painted Bergere Giltwood Chairs Newly Upholstered in Gold & Teal Patterned Velvet - Pair
We have two beautiful French Louis XV style bergere cha...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Pair, Original Blue Painted Swedish Pine Rococo Side Chairs, circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the original blue painted finish that draws one to this lovely pair of rococo high back side chairs from Sweden.
The original blue paint with traces of white has been lightly ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Deer Sculpture Art Chair, Rococo Style Antique Chair with Crystal by GORDON GU
Located in hong kong, HK
The chair is based on a Rococo style antique chair. This style of furniture flourished in the 30s of the 18th century, emphasizing beautiful art decoration and smooth curved shapes, ...
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2010s Chinese Rococo Seating
Materials
Crystal
Swedish Rococo Style Desk Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Swedish Rococo style distressed painted desk chair with a caned back.
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20th Century Swedish Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Venetian Blue Leather and Wood Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century blue-gray painted Venetian side chairs with leather seats. Chairs have a heraldic style cross maker's mark engraved on backs of chairs. Features hand carved stretchers a...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
French from the 18th century,
in carved and gilded wood.
Upholstered seat, back and arms.
Dim.: 112 x 169 x 60 cm.
good condition
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Pair of Armchairs with Leather Covers, Milan circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs
Original impressed leather covers
Milan, circa 1750
They measure: 40.94" high [18.11" to the seat] x 21.65" in deep x 27.55".
104 cm high (46 to the seat) x 55 ...
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Armchair Rococo Sweden
Located in New York, NY
An armchair made in Sweden during the Rococo period 1750-1775. Made in Sweden. Later painted.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Rococo armchairs
Located in SE
A pair of high class rococo armchairs made in Stockholm. This type of armchairs with loose back plate were made in the Castle workshop. Front legs are decorated with acanthus leafs ...
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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Birch
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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rococo seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Poltrona Frau, Renzo Frau, and Europa Antiques. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $396 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $4,700.