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Rococo Armchairs

ROCOCO STYLE

Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.

The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.

When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.

The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.

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Style: Rococo
Italian Rococo Gold Damask Throne Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Italian Rococo high back gilt carved throne chairs with gold damask slip seat and back.  
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Gold

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 Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Swedish Rococo Style 1890s Painted Wood Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted wood armchairs from the late 19th century, with carved splats, cabriole legs and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the last decade of the 19th century, each of this pair of Rococo style armchairs...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Upholstery, 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...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Original Paint Chair
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A provincial period armchair scraped to original paint. This piece has been reupholstered in linen.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

Period Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period Swedish Rococo armchair with decorative carved shell detail in the back and seat stretcher. This piece has been repainted in light gre...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

18th Century Couple of Italian Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th century couple of Italian giltwood armchairs This refined and important pair of armchairs was made around the middle of the 18th cen...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Giltwood

Pair of Antique German Antler Chairs with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique German Antler chairs with rococo style upholstery. German, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 108cm, width 212cm, depth 80cm The...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Armchairs

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Antler, Upholstery

Italian Venetian Red Frame Toile Pattern Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
3 Italian Venetian (18th century) armchairs with red painted wooden frames with carved giltwood embellishments and beige and pink toile-patterned upholstere...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Giltwood

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...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

Mid-18th Century Italian Pair of Armchairs with Leather Covers, Milan circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs Original impressed leather covers Milan, circa 1750 They measure: 40.94" high [18.11" to the seat] x 21.65" in deep x 27.55". 104 cm high (46 to the seat) x 55 ...
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1750s Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Fine Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine pair of 18th century Rococo giltwood armchairs. Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1770. Similar exceptional chairs can be found at the royal palace in Stockholm.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

Rococo Armchair from Drottningholm Castle
Located in New York, NY
Black painted chair from Drottningholm castle Stamped KR DH under Royal Crown (Kronan Drottning Holm) Provenance: Queen Louisa Ulrika's Private Property, Drottningholm Castle,...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood, Paint

Armchair Rococo Swedish White Light Green, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Rococo Swedish white light green, Sweden. A single armchair with original paint made in Sweden during the Rococo period 1750-1775. A white washe...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Armchairs

Two Pairs of Scandinavian Rococo Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two pairs of Scandinavian Rococo style armchairs from the 19th century with new upholstery, sold in pairs. Born in Scandinavia during the 19th century, each of this pair of Rococo style armchairs...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Exceptional Gilded Ornate Salon Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and impressive. An outstanding carved and gilt Italianate Baroque style armchair with carved shell crest, Griffin arm supports, carved Eagle knees ending in Lion’s Paw Foot. Cu...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Walnut Wood Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculpted walnut wood. Made in France in the late 19th century. Upholsery is from the 1970s, chairs are in a good condition. Scratches, use marks, stains.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Large Wide Danish Rococo Armchair, Circa 1770
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large wide danish rococo armchair, circa 1770.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

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  
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

Italian Rococo Gold Damask Throne Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Italian Rococo high back gilt carved throne chairs with gold damask slip seat and back.
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Damask, Giltwood

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 Armchairs

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Other

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 Rococo style armchairs...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

18th Century Swedish Gripsholm Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish Gripsholm armchair in original color and padding, circa 1775. The armchairs got its name from the Gripsholm castle whe...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

Set of Eight Portuguese Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine set of eight Portuguese mahogany armchairs, original embossed, tooled and nail studded leather seats, 19th century. A rare find Measures: H...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

Venetian 1810s Rococo Style Painted Wood Armchair with Parcel-Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood Rococo style armchair from the early 19th century, with carved splat, scrolling arms, cabriole legs and cross stretcher. Born in Venice during the early years...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Italian Rococo Gilt Eagle Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Rococo style gilt high back carved eagle back armchairs with cupid stretcher and upholstered seat, 19th-20th century.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

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...
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1930s Czech Vintage Rococo Armchairs

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Fabric, String, Oak

Ancient Italian Pair of Armchairs in “Petit Point” Embroidery, Turin Circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of carved walnut armchairs covered in “petit point” embroidery Turin, circa 1750 They measure 33.8 in (86 cm) in height; 17.32 in (44 cm) in height to the seat; 25.98 in (66 cm...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wool, Walnut

18th Century French Armchair Leather and Walnut
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 18th century Louis XV walnut armchair with 19th century leather upholstery. This chair has the typical Rococo design of the Louis XV era. A period when designers where inspired by ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Painted Bergères Chairs, circa 1880 with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish painted Rococo style bergères chairs from the late 19th century, with carved crests, scrolled arms, cabriole legs and upholstery. Each of this pair of Swedish bergè...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front doors above a drawer with a pull out front interior chair having a left arm.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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 Armchairs

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Pine

Pair of Italian 19th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Armchairs, circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Italian 19th century Rococo style giltwood carved armchairs; the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and similar borders, having padded arm s...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Fauteuils
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of hand-carved walnut armchairs, recently refinished and newly upholstered with Fortuny fabric. Chairs are sturdy and sound with a generous size seat. Italy, Rococo period, ci...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair Louis XV White Painted Bergeres, circa 1755, stamped Jean-Baptiste Gourdin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A pair of Louis XV white painted Bergeres en corbeille, circa 1755. Each with padded back and seat with channelled frame and foliate-carved rails and cresting, with padded arms, on c...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

18th century Venetian Rococo Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
A delicate armchair of typical form, with beautiful lines and proportions and delicately carved details. Ex Metropolitan Museum of Art. For an almost identical chair see: “Il Mobile ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Walnut

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 Armchairs

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Wood

Italian Venetian Carved Round Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian-style (19th Century) stripped and carved round back armchair with carved figures supporting the arms.
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

Set of Four 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four 18th century carved walnut Italian Rococo armchairs.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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 Armchairs

Pair of Hand-Carved Italian Venetian Cane Seat Arm Chairs in the French Taste
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning pair of solid walnut, distress finished, hand-carved armchairs in the Rococo taste. The pair features shapely carved, urn form, backsplats, cane seats, cabriole legs, and a ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Rococo Fauteuils / Armchairs in Walnut, Italy, circa 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Rococo period fauteuils, with needle-point linen slip covers, serpentine back and scroll arms ending in cabriole legs.  
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Italian Rococo Silver Gilt Throne Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Italian Rococo high back silver-gilt carved throne style Armchairs with beige upholstered seat and back panels (1 similar-Inv. #037738A)
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Silver Leaf

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 Armchairs

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Walnut, Upholstery, Wood

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 Armchairs

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Wood

18th c., Italian Rococo-style Chair
Located in Newport Beach, 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 Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

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 Armchairs

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...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Walnut

Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional Swedish 18th century Rococo armchair in it's original finish with great proportions and carvings. Ca 1760 Stockholm, Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century Portuguese Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Portuguese Rococo style mahogany arm chair featuring a scrolled crest on a double yolk back centering a shaped flat splat, scalloped seat r...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Mahogany

Armchair French Wingback Rococo Period 18th Century France
Located in New York, NY
Chair French Wingback Rococo Period France. A wingback chair made during the Rococo period in France 1720-1750. Original finish and upholstered in a waxed brown leather. Measures...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

French Pair of White Painted Rococo Bergère Armchairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of French bergère armchairs in white painted wooden frame. The original paint is circa 1920-1930. The armchairs are super-sized and a very comfortable size and feel.
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1920s French Vintage Rococo Armchairs

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Birch, Upholstery

Rococo armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo armchairs 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 armchairs 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 armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Poltrona Frau, Renzo Frau, Modenese Gastone, and Anacleto Spazzapan. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $714 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $5,260.

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