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
Italian Carved Walnut Chairs with Leather Covers, Milan, circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Four carved walnut chairs with leather covers
Milan, circa 1750
They measure: 39.37” high, 18.30” to the seat, 21.65” deep x 19.29”
(100 cm high, 46.5 cm to the seat, 55 cm deep x 49 cm)
State of conservation:
- the leather covers are not original;
- some signs of use, especially on leather covers;
- the rocailles at the height of the backrests have lost part of the carved elements.
The four walnut chairs have a mixtilinear structure adorned with rocaille relief carvings; the legs are shaped and end with a curl. The backs and seats are padded and covered with impressed leather with figures and cartouche decorations from later production.
Around the mid-eighteenth century in Milan it was very popular to cover seats with impressed leather. Mutton or cowhide was used which, suitably tanned, was then worked with heated irons (hot decoration) or with carved wooden molds (cold decoration). These were impressed on the leather until obtaining a darker brown color. Our group of chairs...
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian, Firenze, Set of 8 Walnut & Upholstered Dining Chairs, 2nd half 18thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
the chairs having Queen Anne stylized backsplats above flared seats with drop-in upholstered cushions, with straight slanted block back legs, the front legs of cabriole form with pad...
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Hand Painted & Caned Rococo Armchairs; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Venetian caned armchairs with fine painting from the 18th/ 19th century. This pair features a shapely wood back with decorative top rail featuring the original intricately painted fl...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
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.
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19th Century European Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Beech
Rococo Style Late 19th Century Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Gilt and bronzed hardwood frame. Nyrokoko, the second half of the 19th century. Repairs, marks, loss of gilt. I offer also on request a professional complete restoration and new upho...
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1880s French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four 18th century carved walnut Italian Rococo armchairs.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis XV Rococo Giltwood Fauteuil Oversized Armchairs - a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century Rococo Seating
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Roccoco swedish chairs with lion paws feet & balustrade shaped backrest
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking pair of Swedish baroque chairs, circa 1800, embodies the elegance and grandeur of 18th-century design. With their bold lion’s paw feet and finely sculpted baluster back...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
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
Materials
Giltwood
Pure Gold Piano Stool with Blue Damask by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Enjoy your unique customized piano while playing it sitting on one of our most beloved poufs. Its four legs end with a firm and robust lion's paw and all its wooden surfaces are deco...
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2010s Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Great scale and generous proportions with arched back with central carved rocaille over an upholstered back and serpentine seat and conforming shaped seat rail with carved decoration...
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Fabric, 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
Set of Six North European 18th Century Rococo Dining Chairs
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A set of six North European (Danish or North Germany) parcel-gilt beechwood dining chairs. The pierced back with shaped splat, above a bow-fronted padded seat, on cabriole legs. Seat...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Beech
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
Materials
Walnut
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.
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20th Century French Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Rococo-Style Beech Bergere Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Pair of Rococo-Style Beech Bergere Chairs, Late 20th Century
mmerse yourself in the refined elegance of these Rococo-inspired bergère armchairs, expertly crafted from beech. Their g...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Armchair, 19thC
By Nicolas-Quinibert Foliot
Located in Spencertown, NY
The chair is a copy of a suite of chairs by Nicholas Quinebert Foliot made for the Petit Trianon circa 1765-70. An original is in the Musee des Arts Déco...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Giltwood
1750 Venezia Italy Set 3 Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Chairs with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a magnificent set of three Venetian chairs lacquered in light green with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration.
A delicate and refined drawing of polychrome floral gar...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Silk, Lacquer
Antique French Rococo Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany, Tapestry Bergere Chair C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Rococo style bergere offers parcel gilt mahogany frame with carved gadroon crest over floral tapestry back and seat, raised on cabriole legs, c1920
Measures- 36.75...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
Contemporary Rococo arm chair and Ottoman 1990s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Looks like a traditional Rococo style armchair and ottoman . But look again Hand carved and painted with Flowers . This contemporary version is very attractive and well done . com...
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1990s Dutch Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Rococo Style Dining Chair Painted Black From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Black painted dining chair in the style of Rococo from the 1860s. The chair is in great vintage condition and with striped upholstery.
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1860s Danish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Italian Rococo Arm Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of four Italian Rococo armchairs. Their shaped cushioned back supports seamlessly connect with scrolling arms. The cream and blush pink uph...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Textile, 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
Materials
Wood
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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
Impressive Circular Embroidered Pouffe by Designer Marcel Wanders for Moooi
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Jester Pouf by Marcel Wanders for Moooi From The Boutique Jester Range Made of Fabric and Steel 2005
Fabric is teflon treated and has a fire retardant coating.
"It is only the jest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rococo Seating
Materials
Silk
19th Century Antique Venetian Carved Gold Giltwood Throne Chairs, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Venetian throne or court chairs with carved shells, foliate details, and cloven hoof feet
Italy, late 19th century
Carved ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Bench
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is an absolutely stunning early 19th century rococo Swedish bench. This beautiful piece has been dry scrapped to the original paint. It features a white color palette throughout...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Style Red & Gilt Painted Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Style Red & Gilt Painted Benches
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Ancient Italian Pair of Armchairs in “Petit Point” Embroidery, Turin Circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of carved walnut armchairs covered in “petit point” embroidery
Turin, circa 1750
They measure 33.8 in (86 cm) in height; 17.32 in (44 cm) in height to the seat; 25.98 in (66 cm...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Exquisite French Baroque Style Leather Armchair – A Timeless Masterpiece
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Exquisite French Baroque Style Leather Armchair – A Timeless Masterpiece
Elevate your space with this stunning French Baroque Style Leather Armchair, a true embodiment of opulence a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage Italian Baroque Swedish Rococo Style High Back Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Baroque / Swedish Rococo Style High Back Dining Arm Chairs (Pair) by Dods Murdick. Item features tall shapely backs, stretcher base, Queen Anne style legs, solid wood...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Wide Danish Rococo Armchair, Circa 1770
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large wide danish rococo armchair, circa 1770.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Rare Italian Antique Chair, 1500s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and very rare Italian antique chair from the 1500s.
In finely crafted walnut wood, red velvet and bangs, the antique chair is in its o...
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16th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of Eight Venetian Dining Chairs and Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Decorative set of eight 18th century painted Venetian dining chairs and bench.
This wonderful set has a great amount of charm and history. B...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Walnut
Italian Venetian Armchair, 18th Century
Located in CH
18th century Italian Venetian carved walnut armchair.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved French 19th Century Salon Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of carved 19th century French salon chairs with original paint and castors to the front feet.
We've had them upholstered in a light Mark Alexander...
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1870s French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Italian Armchair Rococo Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Painted black with richly cut decoration around padded and upholstered back tray hand embroidered fabric, turned legs under padded and upholstered seat. Made in Italy in about 1870
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Intricately Hand-Carved Rococo Style Fauteuils
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of intricately hand-carved rococo style fauteuils dating to the 19th century. French armchairs hand-carved in walnut and newly upholstered in white muslin. Armchairs sold...
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1860s French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Italians hall chairs in carved wood and blue patina
Located in PARIS, FR
This exquisite set of three 19th-century Rococo-style armchairs captures the essence of elegance and comfort, featuring a soft blue patina that blends seamlessly into both classic an...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian late 18th century grey painted Rococo sofa
Complimentary delivery to most areas of London, UK.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Small Swedish 18th Century Primitive Rococo Folk Art Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century Rococo Folk Art armchair from the typical main Swedish folk art category furniture
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian Gilt X Frame Curule Stool Circa 1800
Located in Sherborne, GB
This is a stunning Italian gilt X frame curule stool circa 1800. It features deep bold crisply carved lions heads, paws, corners scrolls and side rails. The gilding is slightly worn but untouched, it retains its original silk seat cushion...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Beech, Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Four Rococo Style Gilt Aluminium Chairs, 1960s
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Set of Four Rococo Style Gold Gilt Aluminium Chairs on Cabriole Legs 1960s
Category
1960s American Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
17th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Armchair Needlepoint Upholstery Cross Base
Located in Miami, FL
Italian one-of-a-kind hand carved Armchair from the 17th century.
Sturdy and comfortable crafted frame with decorative cross base and beautiful carv...
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17th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Original Swedish Rococo Chair, Late 18th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Hartwood frame painted with several layers of paint, made in Sweden, circa 1760. Lovingly handmade with carving on the seat rails. Measures: Seat 14" x 18.50".
Category
1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A richly carved, 18th century Swedish sofa bench from the Rococo period, newly upholstered linen. This beautiful settee has been hand-scraped back to...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Armchair French Giltwood Rococo Style, France
Located in New York, NY
Armchair French giltwood Rococo style France. An armchair made during the 19th century in France. Frame of giltwood with beautiful carvings. Contempora...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Giltwood
1900s Pair of Original Danish Rococo Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Fabric upholstery with some signs of use.
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Rococo Walnut Bench
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Early 19th Century rococo long walnut bench with neutral upholstery on carved cabriole legs.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Rococo Decorated Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian Rococo parcel gilt and paint decorated armchair, 18th century.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Paint
18th Century Dutch Walnut Rococo Chair Back Settee
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super 18th century chair back settee with finely carved top rail to the triple vase back, carved front rail, and cabriole legs.
Good colour and patina.
Dutch, circa 1770
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18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
William Kent Teak Rousham Bench
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine William Kent teak Rousham bench of flat back form profusely carved. This bench can also be supplied in mahogany and specialist painted or polished for internal use.
Bespoke...
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Early 18th Century British Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Teak
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.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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.