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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 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...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Italians hall chairs in carved wood and blue patina
Set of 3 Italians hall chairs in carved wood and blue patina

Set of 3 Italians hall chairs in carved wood and blue patina

$961 / item
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...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Beech, Giltwood

Italian Gilt X Frame Curule Stool Circa 1800
Italian Gilt X Frame Curule Stool Circa 1800

Italian Gilt X Frame Curule Stool Circa 1800

$9,471
18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
This is an elegant dining chair from the 1700s Italy. It still has some of it's silver leaf intact and the legs are in great condition. It has been re-upholstered in a champagne velv...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery
18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery

$3,600
10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
Located in 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...
Category

1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Birch

10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm

10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm

$19,823 / set
Pair Carved Striped Upholstery Tall Backs Carved Walnut Scallop Design Decorated
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Carved Striped Upholstery Tall Backs Carved Walnut Scallop Design Decorated Arm Fireside Chairs MINT!
Category

20th Century American Rococo Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair Carved Striped Upholstery Tall Backs Carved Walnut Scallop Design Decorated
Pair Carved Striped Upholstery Tall Backs Carved Walnut Scallop Design Decorated

Pair Carved Striped Upholstery Tall Backs Carved Walnut Scallop Design Decorated

$2,800 / set
Pair of Italian Rococo Square Stools With Faux Sheepskin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of mid-century modern Italian Rococo stools with faux sheepskin seats. Base is made of wood painted in a light blue with gold trim with gilt ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Italian Rococo Square Stools With Faux Sheepskin
Pair of Italian Rococo Square Stools With Faux Sheepskin

Pair of Italian Rococo Square Stools With Faux Sheepskin

$2,900 / set
Pair Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt Painted Settees
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rococo style parcel-gilt painted settees. Original seat upholstery and down filled.
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt Painted Settees
Pair Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt Painted Settees

Pair Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt Painted Settees

$10,970 / set
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

Pair 18th C. Danish Rococo Side Chairs with Leather Seats
Pair 18th C. Danish Rococo Side Chairs with Leather Seats

Pair 18th C. Danish Rococo Side Chairs with Leather Seats

$3,920 / set
Italian, Veneto, Rococo Dark Walnut Open Back Poltrona, circa 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a leaning open ladder back with arms raised on scrolling supports, with a carved and molded apron, raised on mild cabriole legs ending in shaped feet, the deck and loose cushi...
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Veneto, Rococo Dark Walnut Open Back Poltrona, circa 1750
Italian, Veneto, Rococo Dark Walnut Open Back Poltrona, circa 1750

Italian, Veneto, Rococo Dark Walnut Open Back Poltrona, circa 1750

$2,950
Venetian 18th Century Rococo Large Walnut Side Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Of impressive large size and unusual design, the front legs of cabriole form ending in hoof-feet, connected to the shaped back-legs by wavy H-stretchers. Clean-up and wax-polish inc...
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Walnut

Venetian 18th Century Rococo Large Walnut Side Chair
Venetian 18th Century Rococo Large Walnut Side Chair

Venetian 18th Century Rococo Large Walnut Side Chair

$4,950
Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant 18th century Tuscan Rococo daybed, newly upholstered.    
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered
Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered

Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered

$9,611
Late 18th Century Swivel Chair
Located in SE
The swivel chair is made in Sweden about 1770:s. It is in a good condition and a practical functional chair.
Category

1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Birch, Pine

Late 18th Century Swivel Chair
Late 18th Century Swivel Chair

Late 18th Century Swivel Chair

$2,018
Walnut Fauteuil or Armchair with Contemporary Upholstery, 18th Century and Later
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair in carved walnut wood, gilded and in its color. 18th century, with current upholstery. Armchair with light cabriolet legs secured with H-shaped chambras, curved arms decora...
Category

18th Century European Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Other

Walnut Fauteuil or Armchair with Contemporary Upholstery, 18th Century and Later
Walnut Fauteuil or Armchair with Contemporary Upholstery, 18th Century and Later

Walnut Fauteuil or Armchair with Contemporary Upholstery, 18th Century and Later

$2,402
18th Century Rococo chair
By Carl Magnus Sandberg
Located in 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...
Category

1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Birch, Giltwood

18th Century Rococo chair
18th Century Rococo chair

18th Century Rococo chair

$5,406
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
Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century Dutch Walnut Rococo Chair Back Settee
18th Century Dutch Walnut Rococo Chair Back Settee

18th Century Dutch Walnut Rococo Chair Back Settee

$6,894
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...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Venetian Dining Chairs and Bench
Set of Eight Venetian Dining Chairs and Bench

Set of Eight Venetian Dining Chairs and Bench

$20,892
"Don Jose" Style Polychromed Chair, Portugal, 18th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
"Don José" style chair made of carved and polychromed wood with gold leaf details. It has a chambrana between the legs and remains of the original upholstery. Don Jose period, Portug...
Category

18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

"Don Jose" Style Polychromed Chair, Portugal, 18th Century.
"Don Jose" Style Polychromed Chair, Portugal, 18th Century.

"Don Jose" Style Polychromed Chair, Portugal, 18th Century.

$3,424
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

BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century
BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century

BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century

$4,637
18th Century French Rococo Armchair Fauteuil à la Reine around 1760
Located in Münster, DE
Armchair, so called "Fauteuil à la reine", France, rococo around 1760, dark stained beech, carvings with rocaille motifs, upholstered armrests, new upholstery, height: 91 cm, width: ...
Category

1760s French Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Beech

18th Century French Rococo Armchair Fauteuil à la Reine around 1760
18th Century French Rococo Armchair Fauteuil à la Reine around 1760

18th Century French Rococo Armchair Fauteuil à la Reine around 1760

$3,183
Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee in light wood Backrest formed by four "guitar" sections, cut out, with its necks decorated by volutes centralizing car...
Category

Late 18th Century South American Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Chestnut

Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee
Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee

Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee

$9,000
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 ...
Category

20th Century English Rococo Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Walnut Long Caned Benches, 20th Century
Pair of Walnut Long Caned Benches, 20th Century

Pair of Walnut Long Caned Benches, 20th Century

$13,232 / set
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...
Category

1750s French Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Nutwood

18th Century French Fauteuil de la Reine Armchair Nutwood
18th Century French Fauteuil de la Reine Armchair Nutwood

18th Century French Fauteuil de la Reine Armchair Nutwood

$3,123
Pair of Antique French Giltwood Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French gilt wood armchairs, dating from around the 1930’s. They are of outstanding quality, they have generous proportions and are very comfortable. The g...
Category

1930s French Vintage Rococo Seating

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Giltwood Armchairs
Pair of Antique French Giltwood Armchairs

Pair of Antique French Giltwood Armchairs

$4,164 / set
Rococco Gainsborough Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Rococco design Gainsborough chair in the French taste. Shown in a bleached out finish but can be classically polished if required. To be upho...
Category

17th Century British Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Rococco Gainsborough Chair

Rococco Gainsborough Chair

$10,028 / set
Rococo Chair with Armrests in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A glimps to the past, with this handcrafted luxury piece of timeless rococo beauty. An elegant floral upholstered seating gracefully on top of the contrast black painted carving wood...
Category

2010s Italian Rococo Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rococo Chair with Armrests in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Gastone
Rococo Chair with Armrests in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Gastone

Rococo Chair with Armrests in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Gastone

$1,651 / item
Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Specially designed dining chair by Modenese Luxury Interiors take on a true baroque style. This wonderful chair is a great head turner piece in any living space with its flamboyant r...
Category

2010s Italian Rococo Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors

Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors

$4,367 / item
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....
Category

18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Portuguese Canape 18th Century
Beautiful Portuguese Canape 18th Century

Beautiful Portuguese Canape 18th Century

$4,204
Stunning Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A superb quality late 19th century carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair, the camel high back flanked by arms with upholstered elbow pads and carved animal figures raised on carved s...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Stunning Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
Stunning Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

Stunning Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

$3,510 Sale Price
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Rococo Armchair in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A glimps to the past, with this handcrafted luxury piece of timeless rococo beauty. An elegant floral upholstered seating gracefully on top of the contrast black painted carving wood...
Category

2010s Italian Rococo Seating

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Rococo Armchair in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Rococo Armchair in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Luxury Interiors

Rococo Armchair in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Luxury Interiors

$4,120 / item
Fantastic Rococo' Chair Carved Solid Wood Tiny Mosaic Decoration
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Lacquer

Fantastic Rococo' Chair Carved Solid Wood Tiny Mosaic Decoration
Fantastic Rococo' Chair Carved Solid Wood Tiny Mosaic Decoration

Fantastic Rococo' Chair Carved Solid Wood Tiny Mosaic Decoration

$17,660
19th Century Rococo Side Chairs
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique side chair from Italy. This keep beautiful rococo style decoration and gold paint. It is recommended for luxurious space.
Category

1890s Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Rococo Side Chairs
19th Century Rococo Side Chairs

19th Century Rococo Side Chairs

$2,150 / item
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...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating

A Rare Solid Ebony Rococo Armchair, Colonial Portuguese
A Rare Solid Ebony Rococo Armchair, Colonial Portuguese

A Rare Solid Ebony Rococo Armchair, Colonial Portuguese

$4,500
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.
Category

1940s Vintage Rococo Seating

Materials

Satin

Carved Rococo Style Silver Tufted Chair
Carved Rococo Style Silver Tufted Chair

Carved Rococo Style Silver Tufted Chair

$8,700
Pair of 1750s Italian Piedmontese Rococo Blue-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Stools
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of Italian Piedmontese Rococo period mid-18th century painted and parcel-gilt stools from the collection of designer Gary Tisdale-Woods, with cabriole legs and upholstery. Bor...
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1750s Italian Piedmontese Rococo Blue-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Stools
Pair of 1750s Italian Piedmontese Rococo Blue-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Stools

Pair of 1750s Italian Piedmontese Rococo Blue-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Stools

$14,500 / set
Pure Gold Piano Stool with Blue Damask by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
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...
Category

2010s Italian Rococo Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pure Gold Piano Stool with Blue Damask by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Pure Gold Piano Stool with Blue Damask by Modenese Gastone Interiors

Pure Gold Piano Stool with Blue Damask by Modenese Gastone Interiors

$3,544 / item

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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