Rococo Seating
ROCOCO STYLE
Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.
The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.
When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.
The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.
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Style: Rococo
Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Bagshot, GB
Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century.
It has taken us a long time to source 2 pairs of these very rare garden composite Shell Grotto garden chairs.
These ...
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Mid-20th Century British Rococo Seating
Materials
Composition
Italian, Tuscany, Rococo Period Walnut Poltrona, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest with an open shaped splat, with high arms above a drop in seat upholstered in vinyl, with a shaped apron, cabriole legs and raised shaped feet
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Two Italian Grotto Style Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of two Grotto Style beautifully carved armchairs. The chairs feature shell and dolphin motifs on back, arms and leg portions. Very unique. The striking silhouettes effortlessly b...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Rococo Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo style walnut armchairs from the 19th century, with carved skirts, cabriole legs and upholstery. Born in Italy during the 19th century, each of this pair of R...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Eight Swedish Rococo Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine set of eight mid 20th century Swedish Rococo style dining chairs. Lovely chairs feature ornate carved details, shapely curved backs and cabriolet legs, with seats upholstered in...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set Of Four Luis XV Rococo Style Carved Walnut Amchairs, Sofa And Table
Located in Lučenec, SK
Set of 4 armchairs, sofa and table was crafted during the second half of the 19th century during the Rococo Revival, a movement where the traditions of the Rococo period and inspirat...
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1860s Austrian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fine Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine pair of Swedish 18th century Rococo armchairs in their original finish. Ca 1760 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Brass Scrolled Velvet Upholstered Vanity Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French rococo style brass vanity bench features an ornate elegant design, showcasing a metal frame with intricate scrollwork and a luxurious antique finish. The bench is uphols...
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1930s French Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Brass
Rococo Tufted Bench with brass Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Rococo Style tufted Bench with Brass legs.
Perfect for end of bed .
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1960s American Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Armchairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish armchairs from the Rococo period hand-scraped to the original paint from Lindome, circa 1780. Elegantly shaped frame with beautiful carved flower motif on the chair...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish TragSofa Gustavian Original Patina
Located in Houston, TX
Imbued with the elegance of 18th-century Swedish design, this tragsofa emanates a timeless allure. Crafted with masterful artistry, its exquisite form showcases a harmonious blend of...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair, Swedish Rococo Style Arm Chairs, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Filled with curves and graceful lines, this pair of Rococo style Swedish arm chairs have a soft gray painted finish.
Distress to the dove gray painted finish is seen throughout, in p...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchair in Walnut With Extravagantly Carved
Located in Benington, Herts
Mid 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchair in Walnut with Extravagantly Carved Head Rail
Italian Circa 1760
This beautiful armchair is executed in walnut and, in its basic form, is h...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Venetian Green Floral Hand Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Venetian Green Floral Hand Painted Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Item features hand painted details, distress painted finish, nicely carved frames, very nice set of ...
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Early 1900s Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of 6 Rococo Dining Chairs, Norway circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of 6 lovely Swedish rococo dining chairs with curved cabriolet legs and carved accents.
Newer professionally applied custom layered salmon painted finish with pink undertones ha...
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Late 18th Century Norwegian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Italian Rococo Style Sofa in Fine Taupe / Gray Leather Upholstery and Mahogany
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Italian Rococo Style leather and mahogany sofa. Imbued with the essence of opulence, this sofa is a symphony of fine craftsmanship and timeless design.
Fashioned from th...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Armchair With Linen Flora And Fauna Fantasy Print Fabric
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful armchair upholstered with linen flora and fauna / fantasy fabric. The large 'bow shape' backrest combined with the fine and slim 'horn shape' armrests resting on the rich c...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Linen
Italian 18th Century Armchair
Located in Oakville, ON
Nice quality armchair with pleasing carving and lines .
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1760s Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian Rococo Style Carved Wood Bergere chair with Leather upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A captivating pair of Italian Rococo Style Carved Wood Berger Chairs, each a testament to the splendor of classical design. Crafted with precision, the frames exude opulence in rich ...
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20th Century Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Italian Style Painted & Parcel Gilt Bench w/ Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Rococo Italian style bench beautifully captures the opulent and decorative essence of the Rococo period. It features painted and parcel gilt embellishments that enhance its ele...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
18th century Swedish Rococo Period Long Sofa Bench 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite, large and rare 18th century period Rococo sofa bench with hand-carved and richly decorated in scrolling carvings to three sides,
Scraped to original cream white finish ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Painted Dining Chairs with Slip Seats
Located in Wichita, KS
A very fine set of six Swedish dining chairs from the Rococo period, newly upholstered in linen with pierced splat backs, shell motif on the backs, seat frames, and legs, carved and ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Corner Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine and unusual Swedish 18th century Rococo armchair in Its original colour. Ca 1770 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rococo Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish rococo period chairs, hand-carved circa 1750-1789. Finish gently scraped back to original and early layers of paint in shades of red. Sold together and priced $2,900 ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Pine
Late 18th Century Swivel Chair
Located in Stockholm, 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
18th Century Rococo Chairs Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rococo chairs made in Sweden about 1765. The model are provincial and unique. The carvings on the top is typical for the Rococo period with the shell shaped form.
The word...
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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Birch
18th Century Rococo armchairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of high class rococo armchairs made in Stockholm. This type of armchairs with loose back plate were made in the Castle workshop. Front legs are decorated with acanthus leafs ...
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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Birch
18th Century Rococo chair
By Carl Magnus Sandberg
Located in Stockholm, 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...
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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Birch, Giltwood
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
18th Century Rococo chair, with original color
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, rococo, made in Stockholm about 1765, attributed to Alexander Thunberg, not signed. He became member of Stockholms chair maker society 1757 and died 1797. The chair is in good...
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1760s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish rococo period chairs, hand-carved circa 1745-1774. Finish gently scraped back to original and early layers of paint. Shell motif carved into frieze and crest. Cabriol...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
Located in Stockholm, 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...
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1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Swedish 18th Century Rococo Chairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine set of six 18th century Swedish Rococo chairs in their raw wood finish with nice patination. ca 1770 Sweden
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four chairs made in Sweden in the rococo style about 1830:s. The first secondary color have been removed and what is left, is the second secondary color. Under the secondary color th...
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1830s Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
A stately pair of 18th Century Rococo sofas newly upholstered in a Scalamandré low pile ecru velvet. These handsome hand carved walnut beauties also have original side secret compar...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Rococo Walnut Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish rococo walnut armchair circa 1740-1769. Finely hand-carved in a nice, large scale. Excellent condition. Stable, sold and sturdy. Mortise and tenon joints. Exquisite carved de...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Settee with Out Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style settee from the 19th century with gray green painted finish, out-scrolling arms, shaped back and cabriole legs. This Italian Rococo style settee from the 19th...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Italian Rococo Style Carved Dining Chairs in Original Leather -Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Style Heavily Carved Ornate Figural Tufted Dining Chairs in a Original Brown Leather - Set of 4
Introducing a set of four antique Italian Rococo style heavily...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Rococo Giltwood Stools W 18th C Aubusson Tapestry
Category
18th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Tapestry, 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
1970s Venetian Style Heavily Carved Tufted Velvet Ottoman / Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Venetian style heavily carved ottoman. The tufted velvet upholstery is original and shows light wear but is free from tears or stains. The piece is unmarked.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
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
French Canape Set from the end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
French Canape Set from the end 19th Century
Sofa, chair and armchair
Sofa h 122 cm x W 161 x D 60,
armchair H 118 x W 70 x D 59,
chair H 105 x W 54 x D 47,
Good condition for the time
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Set of 6 Venetian Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six stunning Venetian dining chairs in purple mohair.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Rococo Style Louis Vuitton Upholstered Bench with Rocaille
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Rococo style Louis Vuitton upholstered bench with carved rocaille woodwork and Louis Vuitton printed on the upholstered seat. Certainly a st...
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1990s French Rococo Seating
Materials
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
Set of Six Antique Swedish Rococo Dining Chairs With Gray Paint, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely set of six dining chairs exude a graceful country charm. While likely from a Swedish farm house, these speak to a more upscale home with a touch of elegance due to the ex...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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
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
1930’s French Rococo Louis XV Style Lacquered Green Vanity Stool
Located in Charleston, SC
1930’s French Rococo Louis XV Style Lacquered Green Vanity Stool A beautiful 1930’s vanity stool that has been lacquered in “Danish Lawn” by Farrow and Ba...
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1930s American Vintage Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Set Of Four Italian Rococo Painted and Gilded Chairs Venice
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of four 18th century Italian painted & parcel-gilt chairs, Venetian. These beautiful chairs have carved wooden frames with sweet detailing. The surface is painted green with gold...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Gold
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
18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Arm Chair in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
An 18th c Rococo period armchair from Lindome, Sweden, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered in linen. Lovely shell motif on the back and seat frame with cabriole ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
French 19th Century Rococo Style Armchair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Rococo style armchair from the 19th century, delicately carved with floral clasps to the crest and seat rails and to the tops of the cabriole l...
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19th Century French Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th century Swedish Rococo Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th century Rococo style Armchair in draped old paint finish, pierced back, carved splats and apron - resting on cabriole legs.
Movable seat cushion covered in palest colo...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
A fine Swedish Rococo armchair with carved backrest and turned arm rests. Wide seat atop cabriolet legs with turned H-cross construction. Tastefully repainted in pale blue and origin...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage Carved Rococo Clarence House Flame Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Dramatic elegant rococo style carved intricate sofa upholstered in Clearance House Amelie Linen Velvet in Navy Red fabric. This immaculate sofa is dripping in custom details from the...
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Early 20th Century Rococo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, 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.
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