Rococo Dining Room Chairs
ROCOCO STYLE
Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.
The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.
When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.
The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.
to
6
19
12
29
2
1
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
7
8
2
10
2
10
2
5
2
3
2
3
6,862
2,786
1,482
525
194
181
178
147
137
131
113
101
61
54
47
32
32
10
11
7
11
3
5
3
1
1
1
30
13
6
5
3
26
12
11
5
4
32
30
31
1
Style: Rococo
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Venetian Rococo Style Painted Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted dark blue with beige linen seats, these Venetian style side chairs fit the bill lots of style with tall, elegant backs, cabriole leg...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set of Six Swedish 18th Century Rococo Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine set of six 18th century Swedish Rococo chairs in their raw wood finish with nice patination. ca 1770 Sweden
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1750 Venezia Italy Set 4 Blue Lacquered Wooden Dining Armchairs with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a magnificent set of four Venetian armchairs lacquered in blue with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration. Engraved and lacquered walnut.
A delicate and refined drawin...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
4 Carved Swedish Rococo or French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great set of 4 vintage carved and cream distress painted dining chairs in the Swedish Rococo / French Louis XV Style. Chairs feature shapely cabrio...
Category
20th Century American Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Ten 19th C. Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Ten Italian Rococo style dining chairs with hand carved floral urn at tops of chairs. The urns are flanked by two scrolls. The chairs stand on four straight legs with intric...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
4 Italian Rococo Style Red Painted Dining Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully stylish set of 4 Italian Rococo style red painted side chairs upholstered in red dappled ivory chintz. One chair upholstery shows wear exposing base material.
Search ter...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Deer Sculpture Art Chair, Rococo Style Antique Chair with Crystal 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, ...
Category
2010s Chinese Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Crystal
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of 8 19th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These chairs exemplify the blend of functionality and artistic beauty that is characteristic of the Rococo style. Their distressed finish adds a sense of history and authenticity, ma...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Pair of Rococo Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice pair of Rococo chairs, newly upholstered in leather with a vintage look. Could be bought together with another pair of Rococo chairs in...
Category
18th Century Norwegian Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Six Mid-18th Century Italian Chairs, Venice, circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Six carved walnut chairs
Venice, mid-18th century
Height 35.03 in (18.70 in to the seat) x 19.09 in x 18.30 in
(89 cm - 47.5 cm to the seat - x 48.5 cm x 46.5 cm)
lb 80 (kg 36)
Stat...
Category
1750s Italian Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 18thc Italian Dore Chairs from Lucca
Located in New Orleans, LA
Four elegant matching side chairs with cabriole legs. Heavily gilded. Purchased in Lucca, Italy.
With extravagant detail and beautiful gilding, these chairs make a statement! Rococo ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of Danish 18th Century Rococo Chairs
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice pair of Rococo chairs, newly upholstered in leather with a vintage look. Could be bought together with another pair of Rococo chairs in...
Category
18th Century Norwegian Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dinning Room Chairs In Rococo Style Made In Light Mahogany & Fabric From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique dining room chairs in light mahogany with light fabric upholstery made in Rococo style from around the 1920s.
Measurements in cm: H:105.5...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Of Six Rococo Dining Room Chairs Made In Light Mahogany & Fabric From 1760s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six Rococo dining room chairs of light mahogany and fabric with pattern from around the 1760s. The chairs are in great vintage condition.
H - 95 cm, W - 45 cm, D - 40 cm and S...
Category
1760s Danish Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century antique Louis XVI or Neo Rococo Style Chair walnut hand crafted
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant 4 Louis Seize chair, circa 1870 neo Rococo. Solid walnut. On the legs of the legs, a strongly cambered frame. Braided medallion-shaped backr...
Category
19th Century German Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Venetian Dining Chairs
Located in London, Park Royal
Early 20th century Set of six Venetian dining chairs painted with an aged gold highlight .
They have reupholstered with a linen fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rococo Chair with Armrests in Black and Gold Finish 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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Big Swedish Rococo Reeded Dining Chairs in New Upholstery
Located in San Angelo, TX
Absolutely stunning set of 4 large 18th century Gustavian dining chairs reupholstered in a beautiful Crypton fabric. These have been carefully dry scrapped uncovering the most fantas...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of Six North European 18th Century Rococo Dining Chairs
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A set of six North European (Danish or North Germany) parcel-gilt beechwood dining chairs. The pierced back with shaped splat, above a bow-fronted padded seat, on cabriole legs. Seat...
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Vintage Italian Rococo Arm Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of four Italian Rococo armchairs. Their shaped cushioned back supports seamlessly connect with scrolling arms. The cream and blush pink uph...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage Italian Baroque Swedish Rococo Style High Back Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Baroque / Swedish Rococo Style High Back Dining Arm Chairs (Pair) by Dods Murdick. Item features tall shapely backs, stretcher base, Queen Anne style legs, solid wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Portuguese Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb set of 8 Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully carved of solid walnut and are highlighted with carved acanthus leaf and other ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rococo Style Dining Chair Painted Black From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Black painted dining chair in the style of Rococo from the 1860s. The chair is in great vintage condition and with striped upholstery.
Category
1860s Danish Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight French Provincial Louis XIII Style Dining Chairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Intricately turned legs and cross stretchers constructed of Walnut with a rich color and patination. Good proportions and very comfortable. Recently Reupholstered. Made in the Borde...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Rococo Style Gilt Aluminium Chairs, 1960s
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Set of Four Rococo Style Gold Gilt Aluminium Chairs on Cabriole Legs 1960s
Category
1960s American Vintage Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set Of Twelve Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Patinated And Mecca Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and finely detailed set of twelve Italian 19th century Rococo st. Patinated and Mecca dining chairs, from Venice. Each most elegant chair is supported by two front cabriol...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rococo dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Minton-Spidell, and Modenese Gastone. 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $431 and tops out at $22,000 while the average work can sell for $4,150.