$1,600 / set
Set of Four Baroque-style Needlepoint Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of carved wood chairs manage to be both rustic and refined. Done in Baroque style with nail head-trimmed velvet upholstered seats in the color of a fine pinot noir to compli...
Brass
19th Century White Lions Paw Arras Orangery Chair
By Arras Foundry
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely stunning Arras Orangery chair, the highly decorative and detailed piece is in exceptional antique condition. This is the early original Arras model, bearing the Lions P...
Metal
Antique Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Savonarola Curule Chair. Features a wrought iron X folding frame with twisted accents, brass cup feet and cannonball finials. Originally fit with ...
Iron
17th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and remarkable example of 17th-century French Baroque design, this ratchet chair is both sculptural and functional. Crafted from rich walnut, its turned legs and stretchers sh...
Iron
Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian Baroque period folding bench (faldistorio), the "X" frame with scroll etched iron supports with notched corners, joined by rosettes, topped by superstructure with suppressed ...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Baroque Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
French Baroque style hand carved fruit wood armchair with typical neoclassical rock and plant decorations, gold leaf gilded and painted over in additional colours. Upholstered in gol...
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Baroque Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
French baroque style hand carved fruitwood armchair with typical neoclassical rock and plant decorations, gold leaf gilded and painted over in additional colors. Upholstered in golde...
Gold Leaf
17th Century English Child's Chair in Leather with Brass Studwork
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare low 17th century leather upholstered oak child's chair with brass studwork on turned legs joined by stretcher base, excellent color.
Brass
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.
Other
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H 35.04 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Garouste Et Bonetti, Paire De Chaises "Jour Et Nuit", 1993
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in PARIS, FR
Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti (Nés en 1949 & 1953) Paire de chaises « Jour et Nuit » - 1993 Structure en métal laqué noir, ornements en bronze argenté, tissu de velours corai...
Metal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Hand-Carved Baroque Chair with Sagomated Curved Legs in Red Damascus by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Refurnish your newbuilt mansion with a touch of monarchy by adding one of Modenese Interior's most sold baroque pieces. This dining chair features wide surfaces of hand-carved squigg...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 46.86 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Royal Baroque Chair with Armrest Gold Leaf by Modenese Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Enjoy your royal meal while sitting on this wonderfully upholstered chair with armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors featuring a wood frame gold leaf applied in details, upholstered...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 50.01 in W 26.38 in D 27.96 in
Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair with Armrests by Modenese Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Specially designed chair with armrests by Modenese Luxury Interiors take on a true baroque style. This wonderful chair is a great head turner piece in any living space with its flamb...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 48.43 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Baroque Chair with Armrests in Ivory White Finish and Curved Legs by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Majestic dining chair with armrest by Modenese Gastone presenting curved baroque legs and precious upholstery. Premium lisht purple satin fabric with leaves pattern and gold leaf app...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Hand-Carved Baroque Chair with Armrests with Curved Legs in Red Damascus
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Refurnish your newbuilt mansion with a touch of monarchy by adding one of Modenese Interior's most sold baroque pieces. This dining chair with armrests features wide surfaces of hand...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 48.43 in W 24.02 in D 25.99 in
Baroque Side Chair in Ivory White Finish and Curved Legs by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Majestic dining side chair by Modenese Gastone with curved baroque legs and precious upholstery. Premium lisht purple satin fabric with leaves pattern and gold leaf appliqued details...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 41.74 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in
Baroque Chair with Armrest in Natural Wood Walnut and Gold Leaf Finish
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Elegant baroque chair with armrest in walnut natural wood and patinated gold leaf finishes. Our artisans used here a premium damascus ivory fabric and curated the model in every deta...
Gold Leaf
Crystal and Bronze Chair
Located in Montbronn, FR
Custom made crystal and bronze chair. This chair is a replica of the duchess of berry's armchair which can be contemplated in the Louvre in Paris. This chair is entirely made t...
Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Borek Sipek PYA Chair
By B. Sipek, Scarabas
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
This chair designed in 2001 by Borek Sipek. He designed the seating with a joke. The seating looks like a padded seating, but without buttons. The chairs are made by Sipeks own compa...
Metal
Titus Dining Chair in Brass Studded Velvet
By Alidad Ltd
Located in London, GB
The Titus dining chair shown here in blue hand painted and hand studded velvet is part of the velvet furniture collection designed by Alidad Ltd and Thomas Messel and based on Baroqu...
Brass
Titus Dining Chair in Brass Studded Velvet
By Alidad Ltd
Located in London, GB
The Titus dining chair shown here in off-white Damask, contrasting faux suede and hand studded velvet is part of the velvet furniture collection designed by Alidad Ltd and Thomas Mes...
Brass
Sold
H 38.19 in W 27.17 in D 26.38 in
Antique Asante (Ashanti) 'Akonkromfi' Chief's Throne Chair, Ghana, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE WEST AFRICAN CHAIR Made from hand-carved hardwood with a leather seat and embellished profusely with brass sheets and studs culminating in decorative brass finials. The carv...
Brass
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H 34.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
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...
Silver Leaf
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H 38 in W 29 in D 32 in
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...
Metal
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H 52.75 in W 25.25 in D 20.25 in
Rare Set of Eight 19th Century Spanish Embossed and Studded Leather Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite set of eight Spanish chairs, featuring a harmonious blend of artistry and craftsmanship. This elegant collection is comprised of four armchairs and four side chairs, eac...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 40 in W 22 in D 19 in
Italian Baroque Style Schmieg-Hungate & Kotzian LLC., Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Schmieg & Kotzian
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., a set of 8 one of a kind dining chairs by expert NYC cabinet makers Schmieg, Hungate and Kotzian in the Italian Baroque style, incl. (2) armchairs, (6) side chairs. Al...
Brass
Set of Twelve Therien Studio Baroque Style Dining Chairs
By Therien Studio Workshops
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve walnut dining chairs designed by Therien Studio, Los Angeles, CA. Known as the "Volute" chair crafted from walnut in the baroque taste with an intentionally aged ...
Brass
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H 45 in W 24 in D 24 in
19th Century Baroque Style Walnut Armchair Upholstered in Taupe Chenille Fabric
Located in Middleburg, VA
Lovely 19th century Baroque style french armchair. Made of richly patinated walnut with decoratively shaped backs. Two scrolled arms and turned legs with shaped “X” stretchers. Newly...
Brass
Set of Twelve Baroque Style Dining Chairs by Kreiss Collection
By Kreiss
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve dining chairs by Kreiss collection Hollywood, CA. Palazzo chairs made in the Italian Baroque style from handcrafted hardwood frames. The set consists of ten side ...
Brass
Venetian Sediolo Per Calesse, 18th Century
Located in Hanover, MA
18th century Venetian giltwood carved and painted sediolo chair for a gig or calesse, a two-wheeled open horse-drawn sulky cart with a single driver; part of the evolution of harness...
Wrought Iron
Italian Baroque Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian Baroque iron folding seat (Faldistorio) with pomegranate bronze finials and turned bronze shafts, the "X" frame with notched and twisted legs ending in Drake feet, the whole ...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Iron and Leather Savonarola Chairs / Benches Folding
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of iron and leather Savonarola chairs / benches folding. A fine antique pair of Savonarola chairs in their original weaved seats. The strong sturdy metal frames fold and are cer...
Iron
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H 40 in W 32 in D 24 in
Michel Haillard Fetnat Chair One of a Kind Unique French Murmel Horn Brass
By Michel Haillard
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Michel Haillard Fetnat chair one of a kind unique French murmel horn brass Rare and unique ‘FETNAT’ chair created by the French furniture designer Michel Haillard. The Fetnat chai...
Brass
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H 40 in W 32 in D 24 in
Michel Haillard Fetnat Chair One of a Kind Unique French Murmel Horn Brass
By Michel Haillard
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Michel Haillard Fetnat chair one of a kind unique French Murmel horn brass Rare and unique ‘FETNAT’ chair created by the French furniture designer Michel Haillard. The Fetnat chai...
Brass
"Frailero" (Fray) Chair, Walnut, Leather, Metal, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved walnut wood chair decorated with a rectangular openwork front panel (which has bands and geometric elements) and two on the sides with the curved lower edge, which has a seat ...
Metal
Boulle Inlaid Armchair with Gilt Bronze Mounts
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
This magnificent armchair, or throne chair, is a majestic work of seated furniture, decorated to exacting standards in the highly detailed and complex Boulle technique. It is a rare ...
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Set of Eight Antique French Baroque-Style Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of eight 1900s antique French Baroque-style dining chairs feature oakwood frames in a dark walnut color stain and a polished finish. The front legs have intricate carvings f...
Brass
Paul Ferrante Walnut Chairs
By Paul Ferrante
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four Paul Ferrante turned walnut bar chairs.
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Walnut Italian Throne Chairs, circa 1770
Located in East Sussex, GB
With original hand-painted leather upholstery, a marvellous and well carved pair of 18th century solid walnut throne chairs with substantial leaf wrapped and scrolled arms and large ...
Brass
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H 49.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Set of Four 19th Century Spanish Chairs with Embossed Leather and Bronze Finials
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four antique walnut side chairs from Spain, circa 1870. With original embossed leather with bronze finials and nailheads, these carved chairs with turned legs would complement...
Bronze
Sold
H 53 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
A 19th C. Italian Baroque Style Spiral Carved Walnut and Brass Poltrona
Located in Atlanta, GA
having an upright square back with heavy brass finials, the arms, arm supports, legs and stretchers all spiral carved, the handles and feet carved as knots, retaining original velvet...
Brass
Pair Of Iron And Brass Savonarola Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of iron and brass Savonarola chairs with tooled leather seat backs and wonderful sheep skin upholstered seats.
Iron
Italian Baroque Tapestry Chair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This seventeenth-century parcel gilt double box chair features brass studs and gilt flower garnishments and petite point needlework, the back with a central panel of a knight with an...
Brass
Vintage Italian Curule Armchair, Wrought Iron & Brass, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hollywood Regency wrought iron and brass curule chair with new cognac leather. Made in Italy.
Brass, Wrought Iron
$4,180
H 20 in W 24 in D 17.75 in
"Hand Forged Iron Bench with Fortuny Fabric and Bronze Details, 1960s"
By Ironies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"One of a kind" unique hand forged iron Base bench, with cast bronze details, newly upholstered in a one-of-a-kind Fortuny fabric.
Bronze, Iron, Metal
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish wrought iron Curule bench made in the neoclassical taste. Featuring an X-form design with scrolled arms and feet. These bench are also known as Dante chairs, Savonarola chair...
Wrought Iron
$595
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Neoclassical Style Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola X-Form Bench Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Neoclassical Style Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola X-Form Bench Chair. Item fe...
Iron
$2,450 / set
H 43 in W 25 in D 20 in
Pair of Continental Baroque Upholstered Arm Chairs with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Continental Louis XIII style walnut armchairs of substantial proportion now upholstered in needlepoint and velvet fabric, circa 1890. Probably French.
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Gilt Wrought Iron Vanity Chair
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsical Italian vintage vanity or boudoir chair constructed in gilt wrought iron with an upholstered seat and back. The tall, fanciful back is composed of slender iron tendrils ...
Wrought Iron
$995
H 38.5 in W 22 in D 16 in
Decorative Antique Iron Brass and Steel Garden Patio Chair c 1900/1930's
By Leinfelder, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous metal garden, patio, sunroom arm chair having a cast iron, and steel frame, with classic style brass colored iron columns as back supports. The chair once had a caned seat,...
Brass, Steel, Iron
$4,113
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 31.11 in
A SCULPTURAL NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC WROUGHT IRON ARTIST CHAIR, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, sculptural and very decorative chair, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, wrought iron structure with a square section with classically inspired decorations, seat and back...
Wrought Iron
Antique French Chair, FR-0300
Located in Longmont, CO
Antique French Chair Item #: FR-0300 Dimensions: 40.5"H X 20"W X 25"D Seat Height: 15.5"
Wood
$1,650 / set
H 37 in W 21 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Antique Louis XIV Style Needlepoint-upholstered Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
This exquisite pair of antique French side chairs is executed in the majestic Louis XIV Style, blending grand Baroque structure with rich, almost abstract tapestry upholstery. Given ...
Brass
$4,200 / set
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Set Mid-20th Century Italian Savonarola Wrought Iron Brass Chair Footstool Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th Century Set of Faldistori, Savonarola Armchair and Footstool or Bench in forged and wrought iron, with original polished bronze knobs and medallions brass ornaments. The Acc...
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Italian Baroque Savonarola Chair with Bronze Mace Finials
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent Italian wrought iron Savonarola armchair made in the Baroque or campaign style. The chair features an iron frame with curule style legs and imposing patinated bronze mace fin...
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century French Armchair
Located in London, London
This French armchair showcases a blend of elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The chair features a sturdy oak frame, with its legs and arm supports intricately turned, adding a s...
Oak
Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Gilt Iron Sculptural Chair
By S. Salvadori
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gilt iron vanity chair. Petite Italian vanity side chair in gold gilt wrought iron, light weight and perfectly suited for a dressing room, mus...
Iron
Stunning 18th Century Venetian Style Open Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning pair of 18th century venetian style parcel gilt polychrome painted open armchairs , on spiral fluted supports , absolutely stunning conditi...
Walnut
19th Century English Armchair
Located in Brecht, BE
Brown furniture at its best, in very good condition and the best patina ever for this English beauty, sturdy, comfortable, great lines.
Walnut
Pair of White Granite Urns on Faux Marble Pedestals
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of carved white granite classical urns with floral decoration on the bodies. Custom-made marbleized wood pedestals. Measure: urns are 26.5 tall 14 diameter pedestals 29...
Granite
$2,742
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
$5,000 / set
H 13 in W 24 in D 42 in
Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables
By Yvonne Mouser
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charcoal Blocks are a grouping of five upright and angled tables. Each of the individual pieces sits with a tilted stance and together they can be organized into a row, grouped l...
Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood
$925 / item
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Walnut Solid Wood Cube Side Table (12" x 12" x 20" H) by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Precious and versatile, this version of the Hyo Table is hand crafted from solid walnut. The unique beauty of urban walnut as a solid volume makes a statement as well as offering uni...
Wood, Walnut
$14,875 / set
H 18 in W 20 in D 15.75 in
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Benches or Stools, style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical style benches or stools in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank.The hand made frames have a classic, X-form design typical of JM Frank are in wrought ir...
Iron
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
Brass
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 89.75 in W 59.5 in D 82.5 in
Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed with Acanthus, Stylized Flo...
Mahogany
$14,500 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 7 in
Pair of French Baluster Shaped Opaline Glass Vases Attributed to "Baccarat"
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French baluster shaped green opaline glass vases, finely modeled with repose leaves and flowers, attributed to "Baccarat" French, circa 1860.
Opaline Glass
$4,113 / set
H 21.26 in W 12.21 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Large Sculptural Iron and Glass Wall Flush Mounts Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and large pair of sculptural iron and textured Murano glass wall lights/sconces, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Iron
$4,395 / set
H 32 in W 24.25 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Italian Made Brass and Steel Savonarola Armchairs C. 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Introduce timeless Italian elegance into your home with this striking pair of Italian-made Savonarola armchairs, expertly crafted from brass and steel and finished with beautifully u...
Brass, Iron
Aldo Tura Serving Bar Cart in Cherry-Red Goatskin, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in München, BY
Rare 1960s Aldo Tura serving bar cart crafted from wood, clad in cherry-red goatskin and finished with a thick, clear lacquer coating. The high-quality frame is made of brass. A hig...
Brass
$5,600 / item
H 5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of Italian Flush Mounted Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 9 circa 1950's Italian patinated bronze light fixtures with frosted glass insets. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop : 5" Width: 16.5" Length: 16.5".
Bronze
Georgian Style Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsomely aged Georgian tufted wingback chair and matching ottoman crafted by Schafer Bros. The large armchair features a mahogany hardwood frame with fully developed wings and a ge...
Brass
$34,104
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$1,500
H 80 in W 41 in D 83 in
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Maple Wood Canopy Single Twin Poster Bed Frame with Carved Finials (Color indoors is more true to images 2 and 3). Buyer will need to add mattress supports (...
Maple
Rustic Brutalist Oak Coffee Table
Located in London, London
Coffee table Rustic Handmade from reclaimed wood Four rectangular legs with cut outs to support the top Heavy three beam top France
Oak
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.
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.