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
Pair of Antique German Antler Chairs with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique German Antler chairs with rococo style upholstery.
German, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 108cm, width 212cm, depth 80cm
The...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Seating
Materials
Antler, Upholstery
Venetian armchair from the 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
This 18th-century Venetian armchair dates from the height of the Rococo period, with a carved wooden frame richly decorated with floral motifs and lion's paw legs. The tapestry with ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian Rococo Style Painted Bench
Located in New York, NY
Rococo style wood carved painted bench with brown vinyl seat.
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1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Period Rococo Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th century Rococo sofa with carved decorative detailing to the top and along the front stretcher. Four cabriolet legs tapering to ball and claw...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,293
18th Century, Four Italian Large Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th century, four Italian large lacquered giltwood armchairs
These refined four armchairs were made in the first half of the 18th century in centr...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Reuph...
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1920s Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric
$1,953 / set
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
Materials
Wood
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
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
Pair 18th C. Danish Rococo Side Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish pair of Rococo carved-wood side chairs from the 18th century. This antique pair of period Rococo chairs from Denmark each have elegantly pierce-carved back-splats with beaut...
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18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
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.
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1940s Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Satin
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 ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Rococo Gilt Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Gilt Sofa Loveseat in excellent condition. There is custom protective plastic cover that can be snapped off the seat back, seat and hand...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wool, Silk, Wood
Pair of Vintage Danish Antique 18th century Lounge Chair, style of Louis XV
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This elegant pair of hand-carved and decorated wooden rococo Lounge Chair from the mid-18th century embody that timeless French elegance. They are reminiscent of a classic French arm...
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19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Danish Antique 18th century Chairs, style of Louis XV
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This elegant pair of hand-carved and decorated wooden rococo Lounge Chair from the mid-18th century embody that timeless French elegance. They are reminiscent of a classic French arm...
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19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Carved "Trag Roccoco" Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A painted and beautifully carved "Trag Rococo" sofa, with original upholstery.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
$19,500
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 Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Painted Bergere Gilt Wood Frame Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Gold & Teal Patterned Velvet - Pair
We have two beautiful French Louis XV style be...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Rococo sofa made in Stockholm, Sweden
Located in SE
Rococo tragsofa made in Stockholm, Sweden around 1770.
The front is decorated with beautiful shells, that is distinctive for the Rococo period and also leaf carving on the front and ...
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1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Solid Conversation Sofa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Louis XV conversation sofa, thick structure, solid in original patina.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden pac...
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1890s Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,420 Sale Price
55% Off
French Winged Armchair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely French bergere winged armchair, recently reupholstered in aqua marine damask, very comfortable, and in excellent original condition.
Category
19th Century European Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Beech
$1,846
The Country House Boudoir Stool
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved gilt wood stool with carved and shaped rails, central foliate sprays on carved cabriole design legs leaf carving to the knees all upon scrolled toes. To be upholstere...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Rococo Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Armchair re-upholstered in Pierre Frey
Located in Paddington, NSW
Early 20th-century vintage armchair with a solid carved wooden frame, newly restored in luxurious Pierre Frey fabric. The chair combines rich red velvet along the arms and base with ...
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1920s Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Cotton
Beautiful Portuguese Canape 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CANAPÉ 18th Century
18th Century Portuguese
in rosewood with carvings.
Hollow back decorated with "rocaille" elements and volutes. Fabric upholstered seat.
Small defects....
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Walnut Long Caned Benches, 20th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Traditional handmade Walnut long caned bench with shaped voluted legs and moulded Jacobean inspired stretchers.
Perfect used as window seats, a bench ...
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20th Century English Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
$13,258 / set
Round Ottoman Wood Structure Fabric or Leather Matching fringes
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Upholstered in high quality velvet in a delicate pastel colour, this pouf has a refined design. The central band, decorated with an intricate geometric pattern reminiscent of the Tri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique German Antler Settee with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Antique German antler settee with Rococo style upholstery
German, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 108cm, width 212cm, depth 80cm
This unusual...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Seating
Materials
Antler, Upholstery
Pair of Period Stockholm Made Rococo Side Chairs with Carved Decoration
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Stockholm made Rococo chairs scraped to original paint, with carved splats, cabriole legs, H-Form cross stretchers, and new linen upholstery. Created in the 18th century, e...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century pair of Swedish walnut armchairs featuring carved detailing along the backs, arms, and skirts. The chairs rest on carved and gently curved feet and offer generous s...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut, Linen
Pair of 19th century French Louis XV Style Side Chairs in Paul Smith fabric
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
19th century French Louis XV side chairs with cabriole legs ending in small scroll feet, with a carved serpentine seat arpon. The open backs have an interlaced double-loop motif. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian Rococo Upholstered Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs. Each chair is carved and polychrome painted in soft greens, pinks, and blues, with delicate floral accents. The frames display the gr...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
$5,200 / set
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Rococo Armchairs
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A large and comfortable pair of white and green painted Rococo fauteuils (Fauteuil à la Reine), each with a cartouche-shaped back, the padded arms and ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
$22,385 / set
A Rare Solid Ebony Rococo Armchair, Colonial Portuguese
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare Solid Ebony
Rococo Armchair
Colonial Portuguese
19th Century
The shaped back with a carved central floral design on the crest and a lower leaf design, with two scrolling arm...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating
Rococo Tufted Bench with brass Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Rococo Style tufted Bench with Brass legs.
Perfect for end of bed .
Category
1960s American Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Brass
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
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian Shell Giltwood Arm Chairs
By Quatrain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian She’ll Giltwood Arm Chairs. Sold in pairs, 4 pair available.
Category
1990s American Rococo Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Venetian Rococo Gesso and Silver Gilt Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th century Venetian rococo painted settee with strap work lattice back in white gesso with original faded silver gilt detailing over green velvet upholstered seat and standing on c...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf
18th Century French Fauteuil de la Reine Armchair Nutwood
Located in Münster, DE
Armchair, so called Fauteuil à la Reine, rococo around 1750, walnut carved, foliage and rocaille motifs, cover with petit point embroidery, this from the 1st half of the 19th century...
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1750s French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Nutwood
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...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Rococo chair, with original color
By Alexander Thunberg
Located in 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...
Category
1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Scandinavian Rococo Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Scandinavian Rococo style armchairs from the 19th century with new upholstery. Born in Scandinavia during the 19th century, this pair of Rococo style armchairs features a sha...
Category
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Baroque Burgundy 6-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Italian Baroque style 20th c. living room / salon set with gilt wood filigree frames, & burgundy / cream upholstery with embroidered flowers.
Category
20th Century French Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$60,000 / set
1750 Venezia Italy Set 4 Blue Lacquered Wooden Dining Armchairs with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a magnificent set of four Venetian armchairs lacquered in blue with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration. Engraved and lacquered walnut.
A delicate and refined drawin...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Pair Danish Rococo Armchairs of Walnut and Red Aniline Leather from ca. 1880
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of Danish Rococo armchairs of walnut upholstered with reddish aniline leather with patina.
Handcrafted and carved by a danish master carpenter ca. 1880.
Upholstery of later da...
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Small Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Small late 19th Century Swedish Rococo style sofa.
Decoratively carved, repainted in soft blue. Ideal size for those hard to fill spaces; the end of a bed, alcove or landing.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Venetian Rococo Polychrome and Gilded Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Fine 18th century Venetian Rococo polychrome and gilded antique chair
Gorgeous Venetian green and gilt carved wood side chair. This Rococo chai...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C. Italian Carved Giltwood Bench W/ Embossed Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. giltwood Italian Rococo style bench. The bench is beautifully hand carved with details of scrolled acanthus leaves and flowers throughout. The bench is newly upholstered in a...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
Luxe Pair of Asnaghi Giltwood & Silk Armchairs
By ASNAGHI
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Opulent pair of Asnaghi Fauteuil Baroque Rococo armchairs. These hand carved chairs are truly a work of art. Asnaghi Interiors has been handcrafted since 1916 in Italy. Every piece o...
Category
1990s Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$12,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 18th Century Pair of Swedish Rococo Walnut Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th Century Pair of Swedish Rococo Walnut Armchairs
Pair of 18th-century Swedish Rococo walnut armchairs with a deep, rich brown patina. The sculpted arms and cabriole legs re...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair Portuguese Rococo Jacaranda Hand carved Wood Dining Side Chairs Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Portuguese Rococo Jacaranda Hand carved Wood Dining Side Chairs Antique LA . An important Pair of 18th century Portuguese Rococo Jacaranda Wood High end dining room chairs with ...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$12,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Rococo Revival Giltwood Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite French 19th century giltwood armchair. This one-of-a-kind piece has every curve of the carved wood frame complemented beautifully by the warm gilt finish and striking di...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Giltwood
4 Italian Rococo Style Red Painted Dining Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully stylish set of 4 Italian Rococo style red painted side chairs upholstered in red dappled ivory chintz. One chair upholstery shows wear exposing base material.
Search ter...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique German Rococo Carved and Painted Armchair — Iris Apfel Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
Germany, late 19th to early 20th century
In the manner of the Dresden or Munich workshops producing Rococo revival furnishings
Dimensions: 35.25″ H × 24.5″ W × 20″ D
A finely carve...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
18th century high back Swedish chair with leather seat
Located in London, GB
C18th Swedish Rococo chair with leather seat.
A handsome single high backed chair circa 1760 which has a simple understated well worn patina and leather drop in seat that’s been repl...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather
18th Century Chinese Export Corner Seat
Located in Long Island City, NY
This very beautiful chair was most likely produced in China for the English or Danish market, and exported via the East India Company. Unusual for work of this era, it still wears it...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
Queen's Armchair made of Carved Walnut Upholstered in Black Leather with Iron-Gi
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and decorative Queen's armchair is made of carved walnut upholstered in black leather with iron-gilded border and decoration. This is a French work in Louis XV style. ...
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1950s French Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Circa 1770 Pair of French Fauteuils En Cabriolet Armchairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1770 pair of French fauteuils en cabriolet (open arm chairs). Transitional Rococo to Neo-classical period and design (Louis XV-XVI). Carved walnut & beech, original gilding rem...
Category
1770s French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Beech, Walnut
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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