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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
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

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery

Located in Round Top, 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 Swedish Rococo Sofa
18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa

18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa

$7,997

18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A period 18th Century Swedish Rococo sofa with stylish carving and swept arms and back. Original paint with a wonderful worn patina. With minor historic restoration. With its orig...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Carved Rococo Style Silver Tufted Chair

$8,700

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

Early 19th Century French Giltwood Stool
Early 19th Century French Giltwood Stool

Early 19th Century French Giltwood Stool

$1,528

Early 19th Century French Giltwood Stool

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

Large Early 19th French Century Giltwood Stool.  The stool is in very good original condition, ready for reupholstering. The top cover is fraying and will need replacing, if require...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Of Danish 18th Century Rococo Chairs
Pair Of Danish 18th Century Rococo Chairs

Pair Of Danish 18th Century Rococo Chairs

$3,999Sale Price / set|42% Off

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...

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18th Century Norwegian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Carved Painted Upholstered Stools, circa 1890
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Carved Painted Upholstered Stools, circa 1890

Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Carved Painted Upholstered Stools, circa 1890

$4,250 / set

Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Carved Painted Upholstered Stools, circa 1890

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted stools from the late 19th century with richly carved décor, cabriole legs and newly upholstered seats. Each of this pair of Scandinavian Rococo...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian, 19th Century Rococo Style Walnut Upholstered Armchair with Fine Carving
Italian, 19th Century Rococo Style Walnut Upholstered Armchair with Fine Carving

Italian, 19th Century Rococo Style Walnut Upholstered Armchair with Fine Carving

$4,950

Italian, 19th Century Rococo Style Walnut Upholstered Armchair with Fine Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Rococo style tall back walnut armchair from the 19th century with scrolled open arms, cabriole legs on hoofed feet and upholstery. This Italian Rococo style armchair featu...

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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

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

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

19th Century Swedish Black Rococo Armchair
19th Century Swedish Black Rococo Armchair

19th Century Swedish Black Rococo Armchair

$2,295

19th Century Swedish Black Rococo Armchair

Located in San Angelo, TX

A stunning late 18th century/early 19th century Swedish Rococo armchair featuring black paint with natural worn patina coming through showcasing the original wood color with also dee...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Rococo Sofa, Carved Wood, Re-Upholstered Linen, Sweden
18th Century Rococo Sofa, Carved Wood, Re-Upholstered Linen, Sweden

18th Century Rococo Sofa, Carved Wood, Re-Upholstered Linen, Sweden

$7,095

18th Century Rococo Sofa, Carved Wood, Re-Upholstered Linen, Sweden

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Period 18th Century Rococo sofa from the area of Lindome, Sweden. It has exquisite carving, the whole standing on cabriolet legs tapering to the ball and...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU
Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU

Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU

$5,990 / item

Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU

Located in hong kong, HK

The chair is based on a Rococo style antique chair. This style of furniture flourished in the 30s of the 18th century, emphasizing beautiful art decoration and smooth curved shapes, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rococo Seating

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Swedish 18th Century Rococo Armchairs
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Rococo Armchairs

Pair of Swedish 18th Century Rococo Armchairs

$21,509 / 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

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 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.

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1920s Italian Vintage Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century
Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century

Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century

$4,776 / set

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.  

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Armchair Swedish Rococo Style Black Sweden
Armchair Swedish Rococo Style Black Sweden

Armchair Swedish Rococo Style Black Sweden

$1,800Sale Price|35% Off

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...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Pine

Rococo Armchair, Hand-Painted Wood, Blue Patina, Italy, 19th Century
Rococo Armchair, Hand-Painted Wood, Blue Patina, Italy, 19th Century

Rococo Armchair, Hand-Painted Wood, Blue Patina, Italy, 19th Century

$1,825

Rococo Armchair, Hand-Painted Wood, Blue Patina, Italy, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

(ONLY ONE LEFT) 19th-century Rococo-style armchair captures the essence of elegance and comfort, featuring a soft blue patina that blends seamlessly into both classic and contempora...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Lounge Chairs by Henredon
Pair of Louis XV Style Lounge Chairs by Henredon

Pair of Louis XV Style Lounge Chairs by Henredon

$3,000 / set

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 ...

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1970s North American Vintage Rococo Seating

Materials

Oak

A Fine Venetian Rococo Polychrome Open Armchair, 18th Century

A Fine Venetian Rococo Polychrome Open Armchair, 18th Century

$4,800

A Fine Venetian Rococo Polychrome Open Armchair, 18th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Fine Venetian Rococo Polychrome Open Armchair 18th Century With upholstered back and seat on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes Height 41 ½ in. width 29 in. Depth 21 in. C...

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Pair of large North European 18th Century Rococo Armchairs, Mid 18th c.
Pair of large North European 18th Century Rococo Armchairs, Mid 18th c.

Pair of large North European 18th Century Rococo Armchairs, Mid 18th c.

$4,743Sale Price / set|40% Off

Pair of large North European 18th Century Rococo Armchairs, Mid 18th c.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of silvered 18th century North European Rococo armchairs of grand size. Very comfortable and in perfect condition. In the 18th c it became a fas...

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18th Century German Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

Large French Giltwood Ornate Antique Sofa
Large French Giltwood Ornate Antique Sofa

Large French Giltwood Ornate Antique Sofa

$10,234

Large French Giltwood Ornate Antique Sofa

Located in London, GB

Large French giltwood ornate antique sofa French, Early 20th Century Height 100cm, width 214cm, depth 75cm Upholstered with lavish decorative leopard...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Rococo Stools
Pair of Rococo Stools

Pair of Rococo Stools

$6,000 / set

Pair of Rococo Stools

Located in Ljungby, SE

A pair of Rococo stools crafted in Stockholm. Their elegant design stands out on its own, without the need for decorative carvings. The seats are removable for convenience.

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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

18th century Venetian Rococo Armchair
18th century Venetian Rococo Armchair

18th century Venetian Rococo Armchair

$6,500

18th century Venetian Rococo Armchair

Located in Troy, NY

18th Century Venetian Rococo Armchair. A delicate armchair of typical form, with beautiful lines and proportions and delicately carved details. Ex Metropolitan Museum of Art. For an ...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet - Pair
Antique French Louis XV Style Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet - Pair

Antique French Louis XV Style Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Velvet - Pair

$2,995 / set

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

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

Venetian 18th Century Rococo Large Walnut Side Chair

$3,950

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...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Walnut

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

$2,325

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...

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18th Century European Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Other

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

18th Century Dutch Walnut Rococo Chair Back Settee

$6,754

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

Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU
Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU

Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU

$5,990 / item

Deer Sculpture Art Chair by GORDON GU

Located in hong kong, HK

The chair is based on a Rococo style antique chair. This style of furniture flourished in the 30s of the 18th century, emphasizing beautiful art decoration and smooth curved shapes, ...

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2010s Chinese Rococo Seating

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Open Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Open Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Open Armchairs

$4,585 / set

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Open Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A charming pair of 19th Century Swedish Rococo open armchairs. With elegant pierced splats and shaped backs framed by sweeping open arms above generously proportioned seats. The lat...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Walnut Side Chairs
Pair of Early 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Walnut Side Chairs

Pair of Early 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Walnut Side Chairs

$4,585 / set

Pair of Early 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A decorative pair of early 19th Century Portuguese Rococo walnut side chairs. With elegant shaped backs centred by finely pierced and carved splats, the crests surmounted by scrolli...

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Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

“Don José” Style Polychromed Chair with Gilt Details, Portugal, 18th Century
“Don José” Style Polychromed Chair with Gilt Details, Portugal, 18th Century

“Don José” Style Polychromed Chair with Gilt Details, Portugal, 18th Century

$2,267Sale Price|31% Off

“Don José” Style Polychromed Chair with Gilt Details, Portugal, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

This Don José style chair dates to the 18th century and was produced in Portugal circa 1750. The piece is crafted in carved wood and finished with rich polychromy accented by gold le...

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18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Open Armchair
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Open Armchair

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Open Armchair

$4,585

Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Open Armchair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A charming early 19th Century Swedish Rococo open armchair, Circa 1800. With an elegant pierced splat and shaped back framed by sweeping open arms. The painted frame retains a beauti...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Rococo Armchairs
Pair of 18th Century Rococo Armchairs

Pair of 18th Century Rococo Armchairs

$8,500 / set

Pair of 18th Century Rococo Armchairs

Located in Ljungby, SE

A pair of high-quality Rococo armchairs, made in Stockholm (Sweden) in the 1760s. The chairs feature elegant carvings in the form of rocailles on the top rail and the apron. The colo...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Elm, Pine

Italian Venetian Armchair, 18th Century
Italian Venetian Armchair, 18th Century

Italian Venetian Armchair, 18th Century

$3,500

Italian Venetian Armchair, 18th Century

Located in CH

18th century Italian Venetian carved walnut armchair.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Walnut Long Caned Benches, 20th Century

$12,963 / set

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

Set Of Twelve Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Patinated And Mecca Dining Chairs
Set Of Twelve Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Patinated And Mecca Dining Chairs

Set Of Twelve Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Patinated And Mecca Dining Chairs

$32,500 / set

Set Of Twelve Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Patinated And Mecca Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and finely detailed set of twelve Italian 19th century Rococo st. Patinated and Mecca dining chairs, from Venice. Each most elegant chair is supported by two front cabriol...

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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Stunning Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

$3,957

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...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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

19th Century Rococo Side Chairs

$1,370 / item

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.

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1890s Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Rococo Armchairs made in Stockholm
Pair of Rococo Armchairs made in Stockholm

Pair of Rococo Armchairs made in Stockholm

$8,500 / set

Pair of Rococo Armchairs made in Stockholm

Located in Ljungby, SE

A pair of Rococo armchairs made in Stockholm around 1760/70. Featuring carvings of rocailles with pickering in both the apron and the back. The chairs are equipped with H-stretchers ...

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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

Set of Four Rococo Style Gilt Aluminium Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Rococo Style Gilt Aluminium Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four Rococo Style Gilt Aluminium Chairs, 1960s

$2,400 / set

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

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1960s American Vintage Rococo Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

18th c., Italian Rococo-style Chair
18th c., Italian Rococo-style Chair

18th c., Italian Rococo-style Chair

$4,800

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.

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rococo Seating

Materials

Cotton, 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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