Swedish Rococo Carved Pine Trågsoffa
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Swedish “trågsoffa” is a traditional wooden sofa of the Rococo and Gustavian periods, usually made of fir, and decoratively carved.
Pine
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.
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench Tragsofa, Linen Upholstery, Circa 1790
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790.
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Encinitas, CA
18th century Swedish period Tragsoffa, scraped down to original lovely cream or white color.
18th Century Swedish Trågsoffa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rococo period Swedish trågsoffa in early paint c.1770.
Late 18th Century Swedish "Tragsoffa"
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine late 18th century Swedish "Tragsoffa" in pine with distressed cream colored painted finish, on cabriole legs with a nicely carved and scalloped apron, in the Louis XV style.
Pine
Gustavian Period Swedish Trågsoffa Sofa, Original Painted
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Gustavian period Swedish Trågsoffa sofa. A very striking and well-proportioned sofa, demonstrating serpentine outward splayed arms, elegantly framed by carved detailing.
Pine
19th Century Swedish Trågsoffa
Located in Charleston, SC
A small Swedish Rococo style "Trågsoffa," with handsomely carved legs and scraped to original /blue/green finish.
Pine, Raw Linen
Rare 18th Century Swedish Tragsoffa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare and exceptional small-scale Swedish Rococo period tragsoffa in original paint, with 6 hoof feet an absolute gem.
Rare 18th Century Swedish Tragsoffa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare and exceptional small-scale Swedish Rococo period tragsoffa in original paint, with six hoof feet an absolute gem!
Swedish Tragsoffa in Original Paint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Swedish sofa manufactured in Stockholm, circa 1770. Beautiful serpentine arms, carved ornamentation along the bottom and scroll outside legs. The original horsehair seat pads h...
Pine
Swedish Rococo Tragsoffa, circa 1760
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A period Rococo tragsoffa, circa 1760 – repainted. Seat height 46cm.
Sold
H 29.8 in W 73 in D 24 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Trågsoffa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood Trågsoffa from the late 18th century, with upholstered seat, carved guilloche frieze, cross-hatched sides and fluted legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 33.13 in W 79.5 in D 26.75 in
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Blue Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period wearing blue paint and newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790.
Linen, Wood, Paint
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).
18th Century Swedish Rococo Tragsofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful Swedish 18th Century tragsoffa in the Rococo style.
Pine
Gustavian Period Swedish Trågsoffa Sofa, Original Painted
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Gustavian period Swedish Trågsoffa sofa. A very striking and well-proportioned sofa, demonstrating serpentine outward splayed arms, elegantly framed by carved detailing.
Pine
18th Century Period Swedish Trågsoffa
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Gustavian period "Trågsoffa," finished on three sides with leaf rod and floral rosette medallions above reeded legs.
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench 'Tragsoffa'
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning period Swedish tragsoffa wearing blue - gray paint, newly upholstered in linen.
Linen, Paint
19th Century Gustavian Painted Tragsoffa Scraped to Original Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful Swedish Sofa that pulls out for storage with newly upholstered vintage linen. It has the original paint and in very nice condition.
18th Century Swedish Green and White Rococo Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
This model of sofa is in Swedish known as a Trågsoffa. The cushions are original and have a new outer fabric in cotton.
Pine
Exceptional Swedish Gustavian Period Tragsoffa
Located in London, GB
AN EXCEPTIONAL SWEDISH LATE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY TRAGSOFA WITH THE ORIGINAL PAINTED DECORATION AND CARVED DETAILS & REUPHOLSTERED IN ANTIQUE LINEN
Wood
Long Tråg Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish rococo Trågsoffa, circa 1820. Ornately carved apron and cabriole legs with carved knees and scroll feet.
Upholstery
$2,799
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$1,232
H 15 in W 29 in D 39 in
20th C. Louis XVI Style Tabouret Upholstered in Velvet with Brass Nailhead Trim
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a Louis XVI style tabouret with concave sides to a rectangular upholstered seat, raised on turned wood legs with brass casters. The seat is upholstered in a small scale jewe...
Silk, Velvet, Wood
$5,600 / set
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian chairs with hand scraped to its most original finish. This type of chair is called the Swedish model, oval back frame with carved r...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$3,650 / set
H 76 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique Pinewood Trellis Obelisks, Tall Garden Decor, France, 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of tall treillis obelisks in Versailles green topped by pointed finials, in good condition. These antique hand crafted painted Pinewood obelisks have multiple layers ...
Pine
$5,181Sale Price|50% Off
H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...
Iron
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$2,762Sale Price|28% Off
H 64.97 in W 56.3 in D 18.9 in
20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A gorgeous Bookcase Display with two glazed cabinet doors Painted and refinished in a black with a delicate hint of red under and distress for an authentic antique feel The inside i...
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning pair of Swedish Rococo chairs that are sturdy with nice proportions with hand carved details. This pair has been dry scraped to the original paint and has new linen uphols...
Wood, Paint
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...
Brass, Iron
$16,900 / set
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
Metal, Bronze
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$12,950
H 81.25 in W 46.75 in D 21.25 in
Late 18th-Century Scandinavian Two-Part Secretary, Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Scandinavian two-part secretary dates to the late 18th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Northern European furniture from the Gustavian era. The upper se...
Glass, Wood
Antique Spanish Colonial Style Carved Writing Table with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A richly detailed Spanish Colonial style writing table, showcasing masterful hand-carved craftsmanship and a timeworn painted patina. The rectangular top features a beveled edge and ...
Wood, Paint
Pair of Directoire Style Étagères
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Directoire style mahogany étagères or bookcases. Has brass pineapple finials at the top.
Mahogany
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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