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Rococo Canapes

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 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian 18th century rococo carved walnut sofa or canape Standing on four cabriole legs with stylized foliage a carved rocaille shaped apron with a padded seat. The padded back wi...
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Canapes

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Walnut

Italian 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape
Italian 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape

Italian 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape

Italian, Venezia, Shaped and Carved Rococo Period Walnut Divano, 3rdq 18th Cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a slightly arched crest rail with a carved finial the back curving into the sides with carved detail at handles, the seat rail punctuated by carved squares above the slightly ...
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1760s Italian Antique Rococo Canapes

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Walnut

Italian, Venezia, Shaped and Carved Rococo Period Walnut Divano, 3rdq 18th Cen.
Italian, Venezia, Shaped and Carved Rococo Period Walnut Divano, 3rdq 18th Cen.

Italian, Venezia, Shaped and Carved Rococo Period Walnut Divano, 3rdq 18th Cen.

19th Century Italian Rococo Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully carved sofa with original cream and yellow paint finish. Rococo detailing. New upholstery.
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Canapes

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Fabric

19th Century Italian Rococo Sofa
19th Century Italian Rococo Sofa

19th Century Italian Rococo Sofa

A Palatial Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent and Palatial Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé. The top rail exuberantly carved with a trumpeting putto seated in a conche shell surrounded by acanthus leaves and flanked by...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Canapes

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Giltwood

A Palatial Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé
A Palatial Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé

A Palatial Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé

Period Louis XV Grey Painted Canape
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine sofa made in France circa 1750 is from the period of the reign of Louis XV. The carved beech wood frame is decorated with flowers and extensively modeled rails. The piece i...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Canapes

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Beech

Period Louis XV Grey Painted Canape
Period Louis XV Grey Painted Canape

Period Louis XV Grey Painted Canape

18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Canape au Chasse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie painted triple back canape in hues of red, gold, and turquoise with removable upholstered seat and back panels, 18th century, Italy.
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Canapes

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Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Canape au Chasse
18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Canape au Chasse

18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Canape au Chasse

Long 18th Century Carved and Parcel-Gilt Spanish / Portuguese Settee
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptional, long open arm walnut sofa with carved and gilt accents, the cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet and joined by stretchers.
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Canapes

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Walnut

Long 18th Century Carved and Parcel-Gilt Spanish / Portuguese Settee
Long 18th Century Carved and Parcel-Gilt Spanish / Portuguese Settee

Long 18th Century Carved and Parcel-Gilt Spanish / Portuguese Settee

Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century French from the 18th century, in carved and gilded wood. Upholstered seat, back and arms. Dim.: 112 x 169 x 60 cm. good condition
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Canapes

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Wood

Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century

Beautiful French Canape 18th Century

Italian Rococo Style Settee Polychromed in Green and Gold
Located in Pembroke, MA
A very stylish Italian green and gold polychromed settee in the Rococo style, recently re-upholstered in muslin.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Canapes

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Gesso, Wood, Upholstery, Paint

Italian Rococo Style Settee Polychromed in Green and Gold
Italian Rococo Style Settee Polychromed in Green and Gold

Italian Rococo Style Settee Polychromed in Green and Gold

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 Canapes

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Wood

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

BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century

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....
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Rococo Canapes

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Wood

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

Beautiful Portuguese Canape 18th Century

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18th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Sofa with Linen Upholstery

18th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Sofa with Linen Upholstery

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Rococo canapes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo canapes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage canapes 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 canapes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original canapes, popular names associated with this style include 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 canapes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,500 and tops out at $45,000 while the average work can sell for $4,420.

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