Rococo Sofas
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.
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Vintage Rococo Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
1890s French Antique Rococo Sofas
Rosewood
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Walnut
18th Century French Antique Rococo Sofas
Mohair, Wood, Linen
19th Century French Antique Rococo Sofas
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century Danish Antique Rococo Sofas
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Fabric
Early 20th Century European Rococo Sofas
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Wood
1890s Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Leather, Foam, Wood
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Wood
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1890s Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
1760s Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Rococo Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century German Rococo Sofas
Antler, Upholstery
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Walnut, Leather
Mid-18th Century French Antique Rococo Sofas
Beech
18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Sofas
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
18th Century European Antique Rococo Sofas
Linen, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Fabric
18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Wood, Walnut
Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Rococo Sofas
Walnut
Early 20th Century Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1760s Italian Antique Rococo Sofas
Walnut