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Rococo Settees

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
Dutch 18th Century Marquetry Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Dutch Rococo style three-seat-back settee is a wonderful addition to any interior. Crafted during the 19th century with high quality, ornate marquetry work. The top of each seat...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Rococo Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Hardwood

Dutch 18th Century Marquetry Settee
Dutch 18th Century Marquetry Settee

Dutch 18th Century Marquetry Settee

German 19th Century Rococo Settee
Located in London, GB
A German early XIX Century settee in the Rococo manner. In beautifully carved bleached fruitwood and upholstered in stone coloured silk with brass studs and brass caster feet.
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1830s German Antique Rococo Settees

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Fruitwood

German 19th Century Rococo Settee
German 19th Century Rococo Settee

German 19th Century Rococo Settee

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa, Black and Beige Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
19th-early 20th century settees / canapes or loveseats in Rococo style having a fine Fabric. This is simply the finest pair of wonderfully covered and carved oversized settees...
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa, Black and Beige Upholstery, a Pair
Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa, Black and Beige Upholstery, a Pair

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa, Black and Beige Upholstery, a Pair

Mid 18th century Venetian Walnut Settee with Removable Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century rococo Venetian walnut settee with splayed out arms and removable back. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interiors since 1956.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Settees

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid 18th century Venetian Walnut Settee with Removable Back
Mid 18th century Venetian Walnut Settee with Removable Back

Mid 18th century Venetian Walnut Settee with Removable Back

Venetian rococo Giltwood window seat..19th century .
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Venetian rococo exceptionally carved 19th century giltwood window bench ,upholstered in a High quality fabric. 19th century construction with curves, scrolls, and bends for your r...
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19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Settees

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Giltwood

Venetian rococo Giltwood window seat..19th century .
Venetian rococo Giltwood window seat..19th century .

Venetian rococo Giltwood window seat..19th century .

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 Settees

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Upholstery, Wood

Italian Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Settee with Out Scrolling Arms
Italian Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Settee with Out Scrolling Arms

Italian Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Settee with Out Scrolling Arms

19th c. Swedish Rococo Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A richly carved, 19th century Swedish sofa bench in the Rococo style. A rare piece found in northern Sweden. This beautiful settee has been hand-scra...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Settees

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th c. Swedish Rococo Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint
19th c. Swedish Rococo Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint

19th c. Swedish Rococo Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint

Venetian Rococo Gesso and Silver Gilt Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th century Venetian rococo painted settee with strap work lattice back in white gesso with original faded silver gilt detailing over green velvet upholstered seat and standing on c...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Settees

Materials

Silver Leaf

Venetian Rococo Gesso and Silver Gilt Settee
Venetian Rococo Gesso and Silver Gilt Settee

Venetian Rococo Gesso and Silver Gilt Settee

Antique German Antler Settee with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Antique German antler settee with Rococo style upholstery German, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 108cm, width 212cm, depth 80cm This unusual...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Settees

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Antler, Upholstery

Antique German Antler Settee with Rococo Style Upholstery
Antique German Antler Settee with Rococo Style Upholstery

Antique German Antler Settee with Rococo Style Upholstery

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 Settees

Materials

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

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa with Heraldic Motif in Black & Beige
Located in Plainview, NY
19th-early 20th century settee / canape or loveseat in Rococo style having a fine Fabric. This is simply the finest find of wonderfully covered and carved oversized settee...
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa with Heraldic Motif in Black & Beige
Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa with Heraldic Motif in Black & Beige

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa with Heraldic Motif in Black & Beige

18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A richly carved, 18th century Swedish sofa bench from the Rococo period, newly upholstered linen. This beautiful settee has been hand-scraped back to...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Settees

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint

18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint

Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee in light wood Backrest formed by four "guitar" sections, cut out, with its necks decorated by volutes centralizing car...
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Late 18th Century South American Antique Rococo Settees

Materials

Chestnut

Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee
Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee

Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee

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 Settees

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

18th Century Dutch Walnut Rococo Chair Back Settee

18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Beautiful 18th century Italian sofa in carved walnut. Has the detail of an impish sprite in the carving at the centre of the backrest which, ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Settees

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Wood, Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa

18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa

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Rococo settees for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo settees 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 settees 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 settees made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 settees differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,200 and tops out at $14,700 while the average work can sell for $8,448.

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