Baroque Seating
BAROQUE STYLE
The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.
Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.
Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.
Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.
Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Baroque
Set of 8 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A phenomenal set of 8 classic dining in oak, seats reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool.
Made by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik (marked underneath) -...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 6 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup M...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Vintage Italian Baroque Style Carved Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Baroque style carved wood dining chairs - Set of 6. Item features (2) arm chairs, (4) side chairs, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, very ni...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair 18th Century Italian Chestnut Hall Chairs Carved With Lion Crests
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome pair of 18th century Italian Baroque chestnut side or hall chairs with circular open work backs holding a shield with beautifully carved lions in the centers. From northern ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Chestnut
Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests.
Remarkable work by Venetian cabinetmakers. The 18th C...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut, Silk
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Dining Chairs in Oak & Mohair, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 6 classic dining chairs in oak, seats upholstered in a green mohair. Made by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik - ca 1960s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Mohair
Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"
By Dante Savonarola
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Interesting & rare 19th.c. Metamorphic prayer chair, sometimes known as ‘Prie-dieu‘. Hinging the chair back on the front of the arms transforms the chair into a raised kneeling stand...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique French Baroque Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French throne armchair. Made of walnut featuring carved serpentine design with reticulated floral and acanthus crown.
Dimensions:
29" x 28" x 54"h, 21" seat height
Category
Early 20th Century Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Late 20th C. Modern Italian-Made Baroque Style Walnut and Velvet Armchairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a custom made pair of Italian armchairs designed in a modern take on Baroque style. The red velvet padded back and seat add a wonderful punch of happy color. The seat a...
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1990s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ribbon
Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Side Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 38.5" H x 20.5" W x 22" D x 19" Seat height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set Of Twelve Dennis & Leen Baroque Style "Bolin" Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a serpentine upholstered back and straight upholstered seat. Turned legs with turned H form stretchers. Comprising two armchairs and ten side chairs. Need reupholstery. Som...
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of "Break" armchair by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
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The BREAK armchair by WM is inspired by the soft classic lines.
An intense and fluid relat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Steel, Tôle
A stunning and vibrant mid 20th century sofa by Pier Luigi Colli
Located in London, GB
A stunning and vibrant mid 20th century sofa by Pier Luigi Colli recently upholstered in a vibrant orange Brocade fabric.
Dimensions:
Height: 87 cm
Width: 200 cm
Depth: 75 cm
Sea...
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Seating
Materials
Silk
Italian Baroque Style Sculpted Walnut Figural Upholstered Bench, Circa 18th
Located in Germantown, MD
A very unusual Italian Baroque Style Sculpted Walnut Figural Upholstered Bench, Circa late 18th Century- Early 19th Century.
Measures 20" in width, 18" in depth and stands 20" tall.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A whimsical fantasy hand carved chair by the great Venetian craftsman of the era. This lovely piece features an unique seahorse carved back and scallop shell seat retaining much of i...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf
Provincial 18th century Swedish Baroque Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good provincial 18th century Swedish Baroque armchair in it's original finish with great patination. ca 1750 Sweden.
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Stunning danish baroque style high-backed ear-flap chair hand made in the 1930s
The frame and armrests are made beautifully of turned and carved solid oak. Especially the armrests h...
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1940s Danish Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool
Italian Baroque Style Dining Chair in Antiqued White & Silk Upholstery, 14 pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of 14 Italian Baroque style dining chairs, each meticulously crafted to epitomize opulence and sophistication. Delicately finished in antiqued white, adorned with subtle pastel...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of Venetian "Fan" Sofas with Mustard-Yellow Upholstery
Located in Dubai, AE
A pair of early 19th-century three-seater Venetian canape sofas, also commonly referred to as 'fan'-shaped sofas. The frames are carved from wood, with serpentine padded backrests an...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Red Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chair was made sometime in the 1800s in Italy. Has beautiful hand carved ornamental carvings throughout the frame of the chair; hand scalloped arms on a sea-scroll with the pati...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Metal
19th Century Spanish Baroque Giltwood & Mohair Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spanish, early to mid 19th century.
A very attractive antique Spanish side chair with gilt wood finials, carved skirt rail and upholstered ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
19th Century Barokk bor szek szettet
Located in Kerepes, HU
A teljes szett 6 db barokk bor székből áll. Csak is egyben elado.
A korara kepés nagyon jól alapattal örvendezik , rögtön használható, élig különleges es mutatások.
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Other
19th Century Barokk szek
Located in Kerepes, HU
A szekek csak szetben elado ( 4 db.)
Fugetlenul hogy regi barokk stilusrol van szo es azert antik patinaval rendelkeznek, attol hogy teljesen uj karpit kaptak, az uj tulajdanosnak...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric
Antique Venetian Baroque Style Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair w/ Leather Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Venetian 18th Century Baroque Style Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair with Brown Leather Upholstery
This stunning armchair showcases intricate hand-carved details in the Baroque s...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Metal
19th Century Becsi Barokk etkezo szett
Located in Kerepes, HU
A becsi barokk étkező szett csak garnitúra csak szettben eladó ( 1 kerek asztal + 4 db. szék )
Méretek:
1 szék: 47x50 cm ülés , 48 cm ülés magasság, 99 cm hat támla magasság
kerek a...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Driftwood
18th Century French Turner's Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century French Turner's chair is a masterful example of Baroque craftsmanship and elegance. Turner's chairs were created by skilled professional wood turners to showcase th...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
Rare Set of 4 19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Tall Arm Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
These 19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Tall Arm Chairs epitomize opulence and craftsmanship. Each chair stands as a testament to the mastery of the artisans of the era, wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Silk, Wood
Vintage Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs with Carved Bun Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the timeless elegance of our pair of vintage leather armchairs, each piece beautifully crafted and meticulously restored by our team of expert craftsmen. These vintage clu...
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1970s American Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Luster, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Lacquer
Italian Baroque Inspired Carved Walnut & Upholstered Wingchair, early 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a uniquely shaped backrest and wings this Baroque inspired wingchair has a loose cushion and is raised on carved and turned legs joined by an x-form stretcher, the legs and st...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
A Rare Pair of Baroque Walnut Needlework Benches
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare pair of late 17th century Italian baroque walnut benches, the needlework upholstered seat over turned legs joined by similarly turned stretchers, possessing good nutty color and...
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1690s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Flemish Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century Elmwood Flemish armchair epitomizes both resilience and refinement. Its commanding presence is underscored by a broad crest rail intricately adorned with a delicate...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Elm
Set of six Original Baroque Chairs, Germany 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of six original Baroque chairs dates back to around 1750-60 and comes from southern Germany. These original antique Baroque chairs are a rare find. They have a beautifully c...
Category
1750s German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Gilt Wood Benches C. 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Baroque style benches, each radiating the opulence and grandeur of the period. These benches are a testament to the lavish aesthetics of the Baroque ers, with their gilt woo...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Set of 12 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 12 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Ny...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Pair of 18th Century Painted Louis XV Seating Chairs
Located in Lisboa, PT
A Louis XV chair refers to a style of chair that was popular during the reign of King Louis XV of France, which lasted from 1715 to 1774. This style of chair is characterized by its ...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Armchairs, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of exquisite armchairs from the early 20th century, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. Embracing the graceful curves and organic flower motifs of the Art Nouveau moveme...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century English Chair in Oak, Hessian & Lambswool, Barley Twisted
Located in Odense, DK
This charming early 20th-century English chair, crafted from sturdy oak, carries the charm of vintage craftsmanship. Recently reupholstered, it now boasts a hessian back and a seat i...
Category
Early 20th Century English Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
19th Century Carved And Gilt Vanity Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century French baroque carved and gilt vanity chair. Upholstered in a vintage fine and colorful brocade of roses and foliage.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th century South German Honey color Fruitwood Rural Farmhouse chair
Located in Casteren, NL
Discover this exquisite antique primitive chair, crafted in the mountainous countryside of Southern Germany around 1850. Made from fruitwood, likely from an apple tree, its clean lin...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chair Umeå, Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastic mid 18th Century very genuine & rustic Late Baroque Chair from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden.
The chair is scraped by hand to its original color.
The seat is reuphol...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Pine
Baroque Style Gilded French Armchair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A French, hand carved, gessoed and gilded Baroque style armchair upholstered in Brunschwig and Fils silk tiger velvet
Category
20th Century French Baroque Seating
Materials
Gesso, Silk, Wood
Pair of French Carved Walnut Wood Baroque Style Armchairs
By Custom Furniture Builders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom made hand carved walnut armchairs. Ivory and Light Blue patterned upholstery.
Baroque architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries was known for its highly decorat...
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fine 18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish Baroque armchair with great proportions and shape. Original finish with an very nice patination. Ca 1740 Sweden.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
18th C Italian Hand Painted Orange Cassapanca Bench
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 18th century Italian Cassapanca, the tall back is carved as Florentine fleur de lis, and the seat and back have hand painted decoration, depicting more fleur de lis, acan...
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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Late baroque armchair in original color
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair made in Sweden about 1740. The armchair has an unusual high back, that could suggest that it were made for a Government. The original color is well preserved with much of in...
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1740s Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair Italian Grotto Silver Parcel Gilt Wood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
An iconic pair of 20th Century silver gold Italian giltwood grotto chairs with clamshell seat and back supported by beautifully carved conch legs.
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Solid European Oak sculpted chair made by Piet Rombouts circa 1950 Netherlands
Located in Casteren, NL
The chair offered here was crafted by master furniture maker Piet Rombouts around 1950. The chair was made from the finest quarter-sawn summer oak available. The wood is very stable ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
Beautiful German Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
20th century German armchair
in carved and gilded wood, decorated with plant motifs.
Seats and back upholstered with studs.
Signs of use minimum
DIM.: 97 x 64 x 50 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century German Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Late 18th c Baroque Italian Armchair
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
18th C. Tall Italian Armchair with white, pale blue-grey paint , and with gilt detailing. Original Finish.
Extremely charming and highly decorative as well as comfortable. recent...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the ti...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top upholstered in old needlepoint that needs replacement. Turned legs and stretchers.
Category
Early 1700s French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian Baroque Style Mahogany & Yellow Mustard Velvet Cushion Ottoman or Bench
Located in Plainview, NY
An Italian Baroque Style bench or ottoman , carved meticulously from the finest Mahogany in a rectangular shape, the base stands as a testament to the artisan's skill, adorned with i...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Beautiful and Unique 6 (Six) 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful and Unique 6 (Six) 19th Century Italian Armchairs
lacquered
h 84x50x45 cm
With backrest and top in Vienna straw
good condition, the top and back of all the chairs are in pe...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern, A Pair of Tripod Stools, Reupholstered Seats in Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of charming Danish modern stools in solid oak with curly legs, the round seats are reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Set of Eight Ralph Lauren Barley Twist Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing set of eight baroque style hand-carved dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon. The chairs are crafted from fruitwood and maple. The set consists of six side cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood, Maple
Pair of rustic Cut-Out Dining Chairs, 19th Century/20th
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of board chairs with cut-out curved backrests with a heart-shaped opening. The straight seat boards rest on closed legs. The dark gray patination is new and has been given an an...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Large Bench, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Precious period French walnut bench hand carved on the back and on the skirt.
Its measurements are for 4 people.
It is ideal to place it in the hall of your house and thus give it a ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Baroque seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Europa Antiques, Henning Kjærnulf, and Europa. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $378 and tops out at $76,500 while the average work can sell for $4,480.
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