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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
Set Of Twelve Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Patinated And Mecca Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and finely detailed set of twelve Italian 19th century Rococo st. Patinated and Mecca dining chairs, from Venice. Each most elegant chair is supported by two front cabriol...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

Rococo Style Suede Bench
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful caramel suede upholstered bench with carved cabriole legs. Perfect condition.
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Late 20th Century American Rococo Seating

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Suede, Wood

18th century Swedish Rococo Period Long Sofa Bench 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite, large and rare 18th century period Rococo sofa bench with hand-carved and richly decorated in scrolling carvings to three sides, Scraped to original cream white finish ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Italian Style Painted & Parcel Gilt Bench w/ Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Rococo Italian style bench beautifully captures the opulent and decorative essence of the Rococo period. It features painted and parcel gilt embellishments that enhance its ele...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Seating

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Velvet, Giltwood

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa with Heraldic Motif in Black & Beige
Located in Plainview, NY
19th-early 20th century settee / canape or loveseat in Rococo style having a fine Fabric. This is simply the finest find of wonderfully covered and carved oversized settee...
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Italian Rococo Style Sofa in Fine Taupe / Gray Leather Upholstery and Mahogany
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Italian Rococo Style leather and mahogany sofa. Imbued with the essence of opulence, this sofa is a symphony of fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Fashioned from th...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Italian Rococo Style Carved Wood Bergere chair with Leather upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A captivating pair of Italian Rococo Style Carved Wood Berger Chairs, each a testament to the splendor of classical design. Crafted with precision, the frames exude opulence in rich ...
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20th Century Rococo Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of 6 Rococo Dining Chairs, Norway circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of 6 lovely Swedish rococo dining chairs with curved cabriolet legs and carved accents. Newer professionally applied custom layered salmon painted finish with pink undertones ha...
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Late 18th Century Norwegian Antique Rococo Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Mid 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchair in Walnut With Extravagantly Carved
Located in Benington, Herts
Mid 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchair in Walnut with Extravagantly Carved Head Rail Italian Circa 1760 This beautiful armchair is executed in walnut and, in its basic form, is h...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Walnut

19th Century Swedish Armchair With Linen Flora And Fauna Fantasy Print Fabric
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful armchair upholstered with linen flora and fauna / fantasy fabric. The large 'bow shape' backrest combined with the fine and slim 'horn shape' armrests resting on the rich c...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Fabric, Beech, Linen

French 19th Century Rococo Style Armchair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Rococo style armchair from the 19th century, delicately carved with floral clasps to the crest and seat rails and to the tops of the cabriole l...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Painted Dining Chairs with Slip Seats
Located in Wichita, KS
A very fine set of six Swedish dining chairs from the Rococo period, newly upholstered in linen with pierced splat backs, shell motif on the backs, seat frames, and legs, carved and ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Vintage iron vanity stool with tasseled seat pillow, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage painted, in muted teal toned verdigris, iron vanity bench with baroque ivory tasseled seat pillow, 20th century. Dare I say baroque, rococo, and even brutalist sensibilitie...
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20th Century Unknown Rococo Seating

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Iron

Pair of Rococo Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish rococo period chairs, hand-carved circa 1750-1789. Finish gently scraped back to original and early layers of paint in shades of red. Sold together and priced $2,900 ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Pine

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

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Textile, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of 18th C Style Portuguese Dining Chair by Randy Esada Designs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 18th C Style Portuguese Dining Chair by Randy Esada Designs. This listing is for two chairs but we actually have six chairs available. Sol in pairs.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish rococo period chairs, hand-carved circa 1745-1774. Finish gently scraped back to original and early layers of paint. Shell motif carved into frieze and crest. Cabriol...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Fabric, Wood

18th Century Rococo chair
By Carl Magnus Sandberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair made in the Royal workshop in Stockholm, attributed to Carl Magnus Sandberg. Not signed. He became member of Stockholms chair maker society 1760 and died before 1790. It is ve...
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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Birch, Giltwood

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Corner Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine and unusual Swedish 18th century Rococo armchair in Its original colour. Ca 1770 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

18th Century Rococo Chairs Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rococo chairs made in Sweden about 1765. The model are provincial and unique. The carvings on the top is typical for the Rococo period with the shell shaped form. The word...
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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Birch

Italian Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Settee with Out Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style settee from the 19th century with gray green painted finish, out-scrolling arms, shaped back and cabriole legs. This Italian Rococo style settee from the 19th...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Rococo chair, with original color
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, rococo, made in Stockholm about 1765, attributed to Alexander Thunberg, not signed. He became member of Stockholms chair maker society 1757 and died 1797. The chair is in good...
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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Birch

18th Century Rococo armchairs
Located in Stockholm, 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

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Birch

Late 18th Century Swivel Chair
Located in Stockholm, SE
The swivel chair is made in Sweden about 1770:s. It is in a good condition and a practical functional chair.
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1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Birch, Pine

19th Century Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four chairs made in Sweden in the rococo style about 1830:s. The first secondary color have been removed and what is left, is the second secondary color. Under the secondary color th...
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1830s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Birch

10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 10 similar Rococo chairs made in Stockholm, about 1770. The chairs are made in alder, that is a very light wood. In Stockholm they made chairs that are very similar and i...
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1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Birch

Antique Italian Rococo Style Carved Dining Chairs in Original Leather -Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Style Heavily Carved Ornate Figural Tufted Dining Chairs in a Original Brown Leather - Set of 4 Introducing a set of four antique Italian Rococo style heavily...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Seating

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Leather, Upholstery

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

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Walnut

Set of Six Swedish 18th Century Rococo Chairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine set of six 18th century Swedish Rococo chairs in their raw wood finish with nice patination. ca 1770 Sweden
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

Set of Ten Swedish Rococo Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine set of ten (10) mid 20th century Swedish Rococo style dining chairs. Lovely chairs feature ornate carved details, shapely curved backs and cabriolet legs, with seats upholstered...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Seating

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Textile, Wood

Rococo Style Giltwood Cane Chair with Upholstered Seat, Side Chair.y
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Rococo Style Giltwood Cane Chair with Upholstered Seat, Side Chair. This petite chair raised on cabriole legs features a caned backrest that is complimented by an upholstered seat i...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Seating

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Giltwood

Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Seating

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Tapestry, Giltwood

French Canape Set from the end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
French Canape Set from the end 19th Century Sofa, chair and armchair Sofa h 122 cm x W 161 x D 60, armchair H 118 x W 70 x D 59, chair H 105 x W 54 x D 47, Good condition for the time
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating

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Silk, Wood

18th century, Italian Rococo Lacquered and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Baroque Lacquered and Giltwood Armchairs This elegant armchair was made in the Baroque period in Turin, around the middle of the eighteenth century. The struct...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

French Rococo Style Louis Vuitton Upholstered Bench with Rocaille
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Rococo style Louis Vuitton upholstered bench with carved rocaille woodwork and Louis Vuitton printed on the upholstered seat. Certainly a st...
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1990s French Rococo Seating

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Wood

Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian Shell Giltwood Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian She’ll Giltwood Arm Chairs. Sold in pairs, 4 pair available.
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1990s American Rococo Seating

Materials

Giltwood

A Stylish Pair of French Louis XV Style High-back Fireside Bergeres
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with tall incurved cartouche-shaped upholstered back with arbalète crest tapering to downswept padded arms flanking a loose cushion seat; all above a bowed scalloped apron raise...
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1960s French Vintage Rococo Seating

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Walnut

Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of four 18th century Italian painted & parcel-gilt chairs, Venetian. These beautiful chairs have carved wooden frames with sweet detailing. The surface is painted green with gold...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Gold

19th Century French Living Room Set 5 Piece
Located in Buxton, GB
This elegant living room set from the 19th century features a glamorous Louis XV style with intricate Rocaille branding on giltwood frames. The set includes a sofa and chairs upholstered in luxurious silk, with a seating capacity of up to 6 people. The antique set has been well-maintained and does not require any additional parts or assembly. The sofa set showcases a solid pattern in a captivating gold colour, adding a touch of opulence to any room. The set was manufactured in France in 1850 and is an original piece. This antique living room set...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating

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Silk, Giltwood

Late 18th Century Country House Giltwood Bench/Window Seat
Located in London, GB
A substantial late 18th century gilt wood window seat/bench from an Irish country house. Inspired by the French rococo-style which is characterised by...
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Late 18th Century Northern Irish Antique Rococo Seating

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Giltwood

Pair Of Portuguese Rococo Carved Side Chairs
Located in Free Union, VA
A near pair of very elegant carved walnut Portuguese chairs with parcel gilding, almost certainly from a larger set of dining chairs. Within the English inspired format of ball and claw footed chairs...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating

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Walnut, Giltwood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
A fine Swedish Rococo armchair with carved backrest and turned arm rests. Wide seat atop cabriolet legs with turned H-cross construction. Tastefully repainted in pale blue and origin...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Swedish Rococo Style Chairs 2 Arm 8 Side
Located in Hollywood, FL
This this a set of 10 , 100% Original painted Swedish Rococo chairs. 8 Side chairs 2 Arm chairs the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
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1920s Swedish Vintage Rococo Seating

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Wood

Rococo Period Giltwood Armchair, ca. 1765
Located in New York, NY
Rococo period giltwood arm chair, ca. 1765, possibly south German, with elaborate blooming rose and laurel carved crest rail above a shaped back with down swept acanthus carved arms,...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Rococo Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century Rococo Walnut Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Rococo chair walnut, circa 1870 Solid walnut. Richly ornate body on curved legs. (C-121).
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19th Century German Antique Rococo Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Nutwood

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

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Crystal

1970s Venetian Style Heavily Carved Tufted Velvet Ottoman / Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Venetian style heavily carved ottoman. The tufted velvet upholstery is original and shows light wear but is free from tears or stains. The piece is unmarked.
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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Seating

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Vintage Carved Rococo Clarence House Flame Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Dramatic elegant rococo style carved intricate sofa upholstered in Clearance House Amelie Linen Velvet in Navy Red fabric. This immaculate sofa is dripping in custom details from the...
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Early 20th Century Rococo Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Arm Chair in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
An 18th c Rococo period armchair from Lindome, Sweden, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered in linen. Lovely shell motif on the back and seat frame with cabriole ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th century Swedish Rococo Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th century Rococo style Armchair in draped old paint finish, pierced back, carved splats and apron - resting on cabriole legs. Movable seat cushion covered in palest colo...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Frau armchair and ottoman model 1919
Located in Spinea, Veneto
Frau armchair with ottoman model 1919 1919, by Poltrona Frau, is a historical armchair inspired by the model 128, which entered Renzo Frau's catalog beginning in 1919 and echoed the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Seating

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Leather

Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Rococo Carved
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stylish pair of French Rococo gilt arm chairs Very wide arms so comfortable to sit in Ornately carved frames are very detailed with floral motifs Reupholstered with floral print so c...
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1920s Vintage Rococo Seating

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Fabric

Set of 12 Rococo Swedish Dining Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful set of twelve dining chairs is a special find. While likely from a Swedish country home, these speak to a more upscale household with a touch of elegance due to the ex...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Italian, Venezia, Shaped and Carved Rococo Period Walnut Divano, 3rdq 18th Cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a slightly arched crest rail with a carved finial the back curving into the sides with carved detail at handles, the seat rail punctuated by carved squares above the slightly ...
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Seating

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Walnut

19th Century French Sofa and Two Chairs Set
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century French Sofa and Two Chairs Set SOFA in richly inlaid and gilded wood, French manufacture h 114 x 190 x 65 cm TWO CHAIRS in ric...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating

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Wood

BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century French, in painted wood with gold carvings. Upholstered seat and back, resting on roll-up feet. Small defects. Dim.: 110 x 192 x 69 cm v...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating

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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.

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