Rococo Sofas
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 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 Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Venetian Rococò armchairs and sofa by Atelier Cadorin Venice in hand-carved walnut and leather upholstered, wax polished
Al...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Leather
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 Sofas
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A period 18th Century Swedish Rococo sofa with stylish carving and swept arms and back.
Original paint with a wonderful worn patina.
With its original seating sprung and in good cond...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Tragsofa
Located in Huntington, NY
An exquisite Swedish tragsofa with traditional Rococo shape and design (e.g. cabriole legs, curves and counter-curves) and Gustavian carvings (e.g. cross hatching, floral detail abov...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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 Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Swedish 1780s Rococo Painted Trågsoffa with Carved Apron and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period painted wood Trågsoffa from the late 18th century, with upholstered seat, shell carved apron, meander motifs and cabriole legs. Created in Sweden during the l...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Provincial Tragsofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming provincial Swedish tragsofa dating.
From the turn of the 19th Century in old, but not original, paint remnants.
Later cushions covered in plain linen.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 18th century French sofa exemplifies the artistry and elegance of the Rococo period. Its solid walnut frame is adorned with intricate hand-carved details along the ...
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18th Century French Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Period 18th Century Rococo Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period 18th Century Rococo sofa from the area of Lindome, Sweden.
It has exquisite carving, the whole standing on cabriolet legs tapering to the ball and...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Wood
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 Sofas
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Period Rococo Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th century Rococo sofa with carved decorative detailing to the top and along the front stretcher. Four cabriolet legs tapering to ball and claw...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Wood
Large French Giltwood Ornate Antique Sofa
Located in London, GB
Large French giltwood ornate antique sofa
French, Early 20th Century
Height 100cm, width 214cm, depth 75cm
Upholstered with lavish decorative leopard...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
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 Sofas
Materials
Beech
18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th Century Swedish Rococo sofa with stylish carving and swept arms and back.
Original paint with a wonderful worn patina.
With its o...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Period Rococo 18th Century Sofa with Beautiful Floral Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish period Rococo sofa from the 18th century. This antique Danish sofa features a beautifully carved wood frame in a floral and leaf motif, ca...
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18th Century European Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Antique Italian Rococo Style Figural Lion Tufted Italian Leather Parlor Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Styled Hand-Carved Finely Detailed Figural Lion Motif Newly Upholstered Cognac Tufted Italian Leather 2pc Parlor Set.
Absolutely Exquisite Antique Italian Rococo Styled , Hand-Carved Finely Detailed Figural Lion Motiff with Lions-Paw Arms and Beautifully Carved Scrolled Acanthus Leaf 2pc Arm-Chair & Sofa Parlor Set. The Set has been Completely Custom Upholstered in a Gorgeous Soft “Cognac” Tufted Back Italian Leather with all New High-Density Foam , an Absolutely Rare & Exquisite 2pc Antique Parlor Set...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Swedish Period Rococo 3-Chair Back Painted Sofa Bench, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style three-chair back sofa from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique bench from Sweden features three carved back splats for resting, with sweetly carved flowers adorning the top of each chair rail, flanked within curvy wood arm rests at each far end. The skirt is has an elegantly draped from with shell carving embellishing the center. This piece is nicely presented upon four legs, which are supported with a turned H-stretcher. The front legs are cabriole style with rear legs squared and sabred. The upholstered seat is ready for a refreshment, the perfect opportunity to make this your own. This antique Swedish rococo style sofa...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rosewood settee
Located in London, England
Reupholstered French rosewood rococo style two seat settee on cabriole legs. Circa 1890.
H 89cm (SH 47cm) x W 125cm x D 72cm
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1890s French Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
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 Sofas
Materials
Antler, Upholstery
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.
Category
Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo sofa from Lindome. The raised sofa back crowns and undulating s-shaped front edges are exquisitely hand-carved in the form of shel...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Carved "Trag Roccoco" Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A painted and beautifully carved "Trag Rococo" sofa, with original upholstery.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Rococo sofa made in Stockholm, Sweden
Located in SE
Rococo tragsofa made in Stockholm, Sweden around 1770.
The front is decorated with beautiful shells, that is distinctive for the Rococo period and also leaf carving on the front and ...
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1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Rococo Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian late 18th century grey painted Rococo sofa
Complimentary delivery to most areas of London, UK.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Solid Conversation Sofa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Louis XV conversation sofa, thick structure, solid in original patina.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden pac...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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, ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Rococo sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rococo sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,050 and tops out at $45,000 while the average work can sell for $8,454.