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.
to
34
191
141
322
10
3
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
201
121
14
31
11
24
10
15
10
18
10
14
40,004
21,367
8,476
3,999
1,632
1,448
1,188
1,085
973
919
910
825
736
645
507
485
335
258
158
93
71
13
25
22
10
2
5
4
4
4
2
1
2
4
316
142
74
68
44
304
123
93
76
44
335
326
327
6
3
1
1
1
Style: Rococo
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
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
$2,320 Sale Price
60% Off
Pair of Louis XV Style Lounge Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Bring a touch of timeless French elegance to your home with this pair of Henredon Louis XV–style lounge chairs. Each boasts a beautifully cerused oak carved frame, from the graceful ...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Oak
$3,000 / set
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...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Chair Armchair Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair armchair Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 black Sweden. An armchair made during the Rococo period in Sweden 1750-1775. Repainted in our Laserow Black. Seat upholstered in a waxed brown...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair of Carved Walnut Rococo Throne Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
A fine quality pair of hand carved walnut Host and Hostess throne chairs. Upholstered in a coral tone velvet. Carving with a center cabochon form cartouche surrounded by floral scrol...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$4,406 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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...
Category
1750s Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, 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
$4,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 18th Century British Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Teak
$26,074 / item
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...
Category
1870s French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
$5,125 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1990s European Rococo Seating
Materials
Plywood
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...
Category
1990s Dutch Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,376 / set
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...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,975 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Danish Rococo Style Stools in Birch, 1870s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Rococo Style Stools in Birch, 1870s. Set of 2.
Lovely pair of matching stools made in Denmark in the late half of the 19th century.
Made from from solid flame birch ...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Birch
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
Six Mid-18th Century Italian Chairs, Venice, circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Six carved walnut chairs
Venice, mid-18th century
Height 35.03 in (18.70 in to the seat) x 19.09 in x 18.30 in
(89 cm - 47.5 cm to the seat - x 48.5 cm x 46.5 cm)
lb 80 (kg 36)
Stat...
Category
1750s Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of Rococo style floral armchairs. These chairs come in a beautiful white and blue color with dainty floral fabric on the cushions and back cushions. Woul...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,680 / item
Pair Of Danish 18th Century Rococo Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice pair of Rococo chairs, newly upholstered in leather with a vintage look. Could be bought together with another pair of Rococo chairs in...
Category
18th Century Norwegian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,999 Sale Price / set
42% Off
1700s Norwegian Farmer Rococo Style Pine Chair
Located in Skien, NO
Primitive antique chair from ca. 1730-50s. Handcrafted from nature pine in Norway. Painted in black and rest of the gold decoration, beautiful patina. Perfect adding to farmhouse / c...
Category
Early 18th Century Norwegian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Textile, Pine
$1,200 / item
Italian Rococo Style Painted Bench
Located in New York, NY
Rococo style wood carved painted bench with brown vinyl seat.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Armchair Swedish Rococo Style Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Rococo Style Black Sweden. A generous sized armchair made in the Rococo style. Carved back splat decorated with a rocaille. S shaped leg...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Pine
$1,800 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Italian Giltwood Bench with Exaggerated Legs
Located in Houston, TX
Italian giltwood bench with exaggerated legs.
Stunning Italian gilt wood bench with exaggerated legs. This 1920s Italian bench was taken down to...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Velvet
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...
Category
1860s French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Steel
Impressive Circular Embroidered Pouffe by Designer Marcel Wanders for Moooi
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rococo Seating
Materials
Silk
$1,197 Sale Price
60% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
58% Off
Fine Early Regence Walnut Fauteuil, Italy ca. 1730
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Regence Period walnut fauteuil with shaped back and scallop shell carving, scrolled arms, shaped apron with similar shell detail, all resting on cabriole feet. The fauteuil da...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, 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...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
$2,757 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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
Italian Rococo Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century large Rococo style armchair recovered in white Terry Towelling with a feathered cushion seat. The parcel gilt frame of scrolls, foliate...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Each with a padded back and seat, upholstered in greenish fabric with flower pattern, the shell-carved front seat rail raised on leaf-carved cabriole legs.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Venetian Rococo Style Painted Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted dark blue with beige linen seats, these Venetian style side chairs fit the bill lots of style with tall, elegant backs, cabriole leg...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,950 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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.
Category
1860s Danish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight French Provincial Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Intricately turned legs and cross stretchers constructed of Walnut with a rich color and patination. Good proportions and very comfortable. Recently Reupholstered. Made in the Borde...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV Stool
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This Louis XV Stool is a stunning example of early 18th-century French craftsmanship, dating back to the 1710s-1730s. It is a historical piece that embodies the elegance and luxury of the Louis XV period. The stool features a carved and gilded wooden frame, adorned with intricate trellis, foliage, and shell motifs, showcasing the exquisite detailing characteristic of French Rococo design. Its arched feet further enhance its graceful silhouette.
Upholstered in Karun Thakar for Soane fabric...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$6,487
Pair of Italian Venetian Blue Tufted Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian style (19th Cent) silver gilt dolphin side chairs with carved back and blue tufted upholstery
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf
$28,000 / set
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
$1,153 / set
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
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Hendrix Allardyce Italian Rococo Style Carved Library Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular hand-carved library armchair or throne chair crafted in the 18th century Italian Rococo taste by Hendrix Allardyce, Hollywood, CA. The chair features a large beech frame ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Seating
Materials
Muslin, Beech
18th c., Italian Rococo-style Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and gilded, Italian, open-arm, Rococo-style armchair with cabriole legs and elegant, serpentine arms. Top rail boasts a foliate relief carving.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Vintage Chair in the Style Second Rococo, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
This chair was made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1930. Chair was designed in the style second Rococo. Partially restored. Fabric of seat has been reupholster...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, String, Oak
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
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...
Category
19th Century Italian 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...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,402 Sale Price
55% Off
Chair Wingback Swedish Rococo Period 1750-1775 Brown Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair wingback Swedish Rococo Period 1750-1775 Brown Leather Sweden. An exquisite wingback chair made during the Rococo Period in Sweden. Original finish and upholstered in a waxed b...
Category
Mid-18th Century European Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Italian Venetian Red Frame Toile Pattern Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Venetian (18th Century) armchairs with red painted wooden frames with carved giltwood embellishments and beige and pink toile-patterned upholstere...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Venetian Carved Round Back Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian-style (19th Century) stripped and carved round back armchair with carved figures supporting the arms.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Fauteuils, 19th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Louis XVI style Fauteuils
French, from the end of the 19th century
in carved and gilded wood.
Backrests, backrests and seats upholstered in fabric with floral decoration...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Striped Gold Upholstery Fine Deep Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Chair Solid Frame
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Striped Gold Upholstery Fine Deep Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Chair Solid Frame.
Upholstery is in Slightly as is condition as pictured.
Category
20th Century American Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Beautiful 18th century Italian sofa in carved walnut. Has the detail of an impish sprite in the carving at the centre of the backrest which, ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Neo-Rococo Armchairs Made In Light Wood With Decorated Fabric From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of neo-rococo armchairs with decorative light wood fabric from around the 1930s is a beautiful representation of early 20th century furniture design and aesthetics. These chai...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rococo 18th Century Style Venetian Armchair made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Re-edition of an 18th century Venetian armchair, hand-carved with beautifully crafted detailing. Hand finished in a gesso white patina, aged and distressed.
It has been reupholstered...
Category
2010s British Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Bamboo Cane
Bramin Teak
Brownstone Furniture
Antique Wicker And Rattan
Antique Leather Desk Pad
Avanti Vintage
Brazil Bed
Boudoir Set
Casino Used Chairs
1920s Recliner
Brunschwig And Fils
Brass Mouse
Blue Wicker Chair
Abstract Wooden Chair
Corner Leaf Chair
Art Deco Leaf Chair
Bardi Italy
Art Deco Outdoor Chairs