Unavailable|$8,722
19th Century Oil Painting "The Toilette of Venus" after Francois Boucher
Located in Pasadena, CA
The carved and gilded rococo sofa, the silk, velvet, and gold damask drapery, are heavy and elaborate enough for the Victorian era. " It is important to note that the back of the ...
Canvas
Unavailable|$2,500
Tyrolean Rococo Austrian Canape
Located in Woodbury, CT
A slightly diminutive carved walnut Austrian canapé or settee, made at the outset of the reign of the Empress Maria Theresa. Though its dating precedes the Franco-Austrian alliance,...
Walnut
Unavailable|$10,500
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Encinitas, CA
18th century Swedish period Tragsoffa, scraped down to original lovely cream or white color. Beautiful carved apron over reeded tapered legs. Upholstered in antique Swedish Hemp. Gre...
Unavailable|$12,000
18th Century Italian Venetian Carved Walnut Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome 18th century Italian venetian carved walnut sofa. Having a padded serpentine back, joined by out-swept arms. The seat above beautifully carved apron. Raised on cabriolet l...
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$8,513
18th Century English George III Painted Sofa
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
18th century English George III painted sofa. In the French taste, the moulded beechwood frame carved with flowers to the cresting and seat rails. The serpentine form raised on cabr...
Upholstery, Beech
Unavailable|$22,000
Swedish Rococo Trag Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional, early Swedish trag sofa in original paint. Cushions have been recently added in down. The best trag sofa we have had, 18th century.
Unavailable|$4,033 / set
Set Of Four Luis XV Rococo Style Carved Walnut Amchairs, Sofa And Table
Located in Lučenec, SK
Set of 4 armchairs, sofa and table was crafted during the second half of the 19th century during the Rococo Revival, a movement where the traditions of the Rococo period and inspirat...
Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable|$14,500
Painted Venetian Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Venetian painted sofa, Louis XV influence, curvilinear frame design and graceful splayed arms.
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$11,500
18th Century Venetian Hand-Painted Sofa
Located in Harrisburg, PA
Absolutely beautiful! This 18th century Italian sofa is in remarkably great condition. Very sound and recovered for the first time in a 100,000 double rub velvet it is ready for anot...
Velvet, Hardwood, Down
Unavailable|$32,643 / set
18th Century Venetian Triptych of Two Armchairs and a Sofa
Located in Formigine Modena, IT
A very fine 18th century venetian triptych, composed by two armchairs and one sofa. Decoration in Arte povera Venezia 18th century
Sold|$11,000
Swedish Rococo Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish white painted rococo sofa, mid 18th century
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$23,000
18th Century Rococo Sofa
By Christopher Tietze
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional 18th century Rococo sofa in original color and fine carvings, Signed and made by Christopher Tietze (1727 - 1791), famous for his Rococo furniture.
Wood
Sold|$7,817
18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th Century Swedish Rococo sofa with stylish carving and swept arms and back.
Wood
Sold|$5,362
French Rococo Sofa Bench, 1760-1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Rococo sofa bench. Made in gilt walnut decorated with carved foliage motifs.
Wood
Rococo Sofa, France, Around 1900, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rococo sofa, France, around 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Walnut
Swedish 18th Century Period Original Paint Rococo Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th century Swedish Rococo sofa that has been dry scraped to original paint.
Wood
Swedish Blue Painted 3 Person Rococo Sofa Settee, circa 1780-1790
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large three person Rococo sofa in blue hand painted decoration in great sturdy condition.
Wood
Sold|$14,189
Period Rococo Sofa from Stockholm
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period Rococo tragsofa sofa. Dating to the 18th century with decorative shell and leaf carving to the front stretcher, continuing along the sides with further diamond decoration.
Wood
Sold|$7,250
French Rococo Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
A regal canapé in the Régence style. The modesty of the simply carved bleached wood frame is an effective foil for the multicolored silk brocade, so reminiscent of Nanjing Yunjin. Th...
Brocade, Silk
19th Century Louis XV French Giltwood Rococo Sofa in Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
A beautiful giltwood Rococo style sofa has been reupholstered in our 100% organic Belgian linen, and we also added a plump down wrapped cloud cushion slip covered with a flange and p...
Down, Giltwood, Linen, Upholstery
18th C. Swedish Rococo Sofa Bench in Original Paint from Stockholm
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning Stockholm made 18th c. Swedish sofa in original paint and newly upholstered in linen, circa 1750.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Victorian Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Lower In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service, Competitive Rates & Fully Insured*** An antique Victorian Rococo sofa offers carved walnut frame with upholstered back...
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Sofa with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
Transitional Louis XVIII or Rococo sofa in walnut with turned legs and stretcher, carved shaped back and scroll arms, Italy 18th century.
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Unique Swedish Painted Rococo Folk Art Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unique folk art rococo sofa from an old farm house in Vålådalen in Jämtland in Sweden.
Pine
Important Pair of Georgian Giltwood Sofas Attributed to John Cobb
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very important pair of George III gilt wood rococo sofas attributed to John Cobb, the arched shaped back over scrolled arms with acanthus leaf carving, over triple serpentine seat, t...
Giltwood
18th century Rare Swedish Rococo Period Long Stool 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite, rare 18th century period Rococo sofa bench/stool with hand-carved and richly decorated in scrolling carvings to three sides, Scraped to original cream white finish and ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Sold|$4,500
Rococo Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Rococo style sofa in giltwood. Frame with carvings such as roccailles and S-shapes.
Giltwood
Sold|$11,308
Swedish Rococo Painted Sofa Bench, circa 1770s
Located in Kastrup, DK
A good Swedish Rococo painted sofa, last quarter 18th century with a straight back and slightly curved armrests and loose white cotton feather filled cushions, a scrolled and shell c...
Sold|$7,500
19th Century French Carved Rococo Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French carved Rococo style sofa depicting ram's heads on the arms and intricate floral garlands around the bottom connecting the eight cabriole legs with ram's head feet.
Wood
Sold|$7,500
Gilded Rococo Style Sofa, Sweden, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Gilded Rococo style sofa, Sweden, circa 1890 Painted wooden frame with gilded details and a newly upholstered seat in pewter grey Arden linen by Zoffany.
Linen, Wood
Rococo Trågsoffa (Sofa) Signed C. Tietze, circa 1760
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A period rococo trågsoffa scraped to original paint c.1760. Signed C. Tietze, Christopher Tietze, Sockholm 1764-91 (born 1727).
Swedish Period Rococo 19th Century Sofa with Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Rococo 19th century three-chair back sofa scraped to its original finish, cabriole legs, nicely carved skirt and cross stretcher and upholstered seat.
Wood
19th Century Italian Rococo Painted Sofa with New Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian Rococo painted sofa with new upholstery makes the perfect choice for a cozy seating group, or to add to any room that needs a little comfort in style!
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sofa Bench Swedish Rococo Original Light Paint 1750-1775, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish sofa/bench made during the Rococo period Original Light paint Sweden, 1750-1775.
Wood
Sold|$2,739
19th Century Neo-Rococo Walnut Sofa
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a striking piece of furniture made of walnut wood, with softly upholstered backrests, armrests, and a spring seat. The whole is from fourth quarter of the 19th centur...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$16,757
Large 18th Century Italian Rococo Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Particularly Large Scale 18th Century Italian Rococo Giltwood Sofa. With its cloud-shaped back and arm supports and undulating, serpentine apron, this piece epitomises the eleganc...
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Rococo Style Sofa in Walnut Wood and Original Leather
Located in Wichita, KS
Original polished walnut, Italian Rococo style sofa in original black leather.
Leather, Wood
Italian 18th Century Rococo Walnut Sofa with Cabriole Legs and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo walnut sofa from the 18th century, with cabriole legs and new upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
French Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa With Pierced Acanthus Cartouche C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An exquisite antique French Rococo style sofa, or settee, crafted from finely carved walnut wood, dating to approximately C1880.
Walnut
Antique Victorian French Rococo Carved Mahogany Upholstered Loveseat Parlor Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian French Rococo Mahogany Serpentine Frame White/Beige/Gold Upholstered Loveseat Parlor Sofa.
Mahogany
Vintage Rococo Cane Sofa Upholstered in European Hemp Linen Fabric with Down
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Late 19th century to Early 20th century Rococo style sofa with original green and French gray color paint with original distress aged finish.
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
Sold|$12,324
18th Century Swedish Rococo Tragsofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful Swedish 18th Century tragsoffa in the Rococo style. This beautiful sofa has serpentine curved arms which support the 18th Century frame and supports.
Pine
Sold|$9,459
Swedish 18th Century Transitional Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A fine example of a transitional sofa, between Rococo and Gustavian.
Wood
19th c Chippendale mahogany sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c mahogany Chippendale sofa from a direct example of Chippendales Gentleman and Cabinet makers Director plate XXIX under sofas published according to act of parliamont 1759
Wood
Sold|$5,250
1920's Swedish Tragsofa in Rococo Style
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
1920's Swedish tragsofa in Rococo style re-painted.
Sold|$4,216
Northern Italian 18th Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful northern Italian 18th century walnut sofa. This sofa has a fantastic intricately hand-carved frame in the romantic rococo style.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$12,027
Rococo Trågsoffa, circa 1760, Signed C. Tietze
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A period Rococo trågsoffa scraped to original paint, circa 1760. Signed C. Tietze, Christopher Tietze, Sockholm 1764-91 (born 1727).
Sold|$9,500
Heart Shaped French Carved Sofa, circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted heart-shaped carved Louis XV style sofa newly upholstered in a natural Belgium linen upholstery. Double welt detail at the painted frame.
Wood
Sold|$12,325
Antique French Floral Green Settee Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique French floral settee is upholstered with a vibrant green fabric featuring a floral pattern and embellishments, adding elegance and classic beauty to any home. Arms and b...
Oak
Sold|$9,800
A Rococo Style Cornersofa
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Rococo style Swedish corner sofa
Wood
Sale Centre Sofa Carved Gilded Wood Italy, 1800
Located in Sofia, BG
Extremely Padded center sofa in carved and gilded wood Dimensions: height m. 1.05 length m. 2.60 depth cm. 80.
Giltwood
19th Century Antique Italian, Carved, Polychrome Walnut with Griffins, Sofa!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 19th Century Antique Italian, Carved, Polychrome Walnut with Griffins, Sofa! Antique Sofa, Exceptional, Italian Carved Walnut with Griffins, 19th Century, 1800s!! Excepti...
Fabric
Early 19th Century Carved Oak Swedish Painted Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century carved oak Swedish painted sofa, circa 1820. Rare and stunning piece of period Swedish furniture. 3 seat sofa which has recently been re-covered in black/grey ...
Oak
19th Century French Velvet Tufted Sofa with Cane Medallion Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French velvet tufted sofa. The painted sofa frame is visibly worn from years of use but is sturdy and newly upholstered in a cream colored velvet with new springs and to...
Velvet, Wood
Swedish 1780s Rococo Period Table with Cabriole Legs and Distressed Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period table from the late 18th century, with cabriole legs and distressed finish. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of the 18th century, this table features...
Wood
Rococo Revival Cast Iron "Rose Garden Bench" Made by Kramer Bros Foundry
Located in New York, NY
Painted cast iron garden bench made by Kramer Bros Foundry. This style is called a "Rose Garden Bench" because there is one of this same Rococo Revival design that has been in the Wh...
Small Rocaille Style Sofa, Natural Walnut and Gilt Highlights, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small Rocaille style sofa in natural carved walnut with gilt highlights. It stands on four cabriole legs and uprights and crosspieces are sinuous and scalloped. Rich Rocaille ornamen...
Fabric, Walnut
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