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
Three Original Antique Baroque Chairs, circa 1740 Solid Walnut Wood hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Three original museum Baroque Solid Walnut Chairs, circa 1740
Solid walnut. On the curled legs, strongly cambered frame. Curved, medial-shaped backrest. Seat and backrest from the g...
Category
Early 18th Century 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
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 ...
Category
Mid-17th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Marge Carson Italianate Sofa
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Large-scale Italianate sofa by Marge Carson, upholstered in velvet. Custom-made pillows are included, as shown, except for the front center pillow, whi...
Category
Early 2000s American Baroque Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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...
Category
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...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Elm
Restored Vintage Leather Armchairs: Rich Cognac Brown Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the unmatched charm of our pair of vintage leather armchairs, beautifully crafted and meticulously restored by our professional expert craftsman team. These vintage club cha...
Category
1970s American Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Luster, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Lacquer
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
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
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
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
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
Italian 18th-Century Giltwood Stools With Fortuny Fabric, a -Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a pair of Baroque Italian 18Th. C. Gilt Wood Stools with Fortuny Fabric.
These stools are water gilded on wood, they are supported by four straight legs joined together by ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century Deluxe Baroque Green Bed Bench by Modenese Interiors, Silver Leaf
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This white baroque bed bench from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors, Italian furniture producer, is a superbly elegant yet confortable piece for a classic decor, best showcased in li...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
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...
Category
1750s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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 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...
Category
1740s Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Birch
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Baroque Seating
Materials
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
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
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
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
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Las Palmas Plymouth Bar Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Las Palmas "Plymouth" barstools.
Leather seats held by brass nailheads.
Category
20th Century Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Danish Modern, A Hexagon Stool, Reupholstered Seat in Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern stool in beech with curly legs, the hexagon seat reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A rare st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
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
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood, Maple
Antique Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut End Table or Stool
Located in Forney, TX
A charming rustic antique Spanish Baroque low table with beautifully aged dark rich patina. circa 1880
Versatile, today it would make for a great end table, chair side table, bedsid...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Pair Of Armchairs, Rome, Period: 600
Located in Alba, IT
Beautiful Pair Of Armchairs, Rome, Period: 600.
Pair of giltwood armchairs, Roman manufacture, finely carved with rich floral and shell motifs.
The upholstery is velvet; The tones ...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 18th Century Portuguese Chair in Walnut
High-backed armchair à la reine in walnut, molded and carved with acanthus leaves, leafy shells and foliage, front claw feet joined by an...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern, A Hexagon Stool in Oak, Reupholstered Seat in Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern stool in oak with curly legs, the hexagon seat reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A rare stoo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Elegant Late 17th Century French Os De Mouton Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A late 17th century French Os de Mouton armchair,
circa 1690. Completely stripped and reupholstered using a high quality stylish off whit...
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 10 Painted Baroque Dining Chairs, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique set of ten Swedish country baroque dining chairs with tall backs, eight side chairs and two arm chairs included.
Note the exceptional antique white painted and rubbed out fi...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Paint
Late 19th Century Carved Primitive Spanish Catalan Settle Bench
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century primitive settle bench handcrafted in the Catalan region of Spain of mélèze, a hard pine grown in mountainous regions, circa...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Pine
Late 19th Century Pair of French Baroque Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This is a rare elegant model of a late 19th-century pair of armchairs in the Baroque style. These armchairs are very comfortable and generous in size. The walnut legs are of two diff...
Category
1890s French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Garouste Et Bonetti, Paire De Chaises "Jour Et Nuit", 1993
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 corail
Édition Galerie Avant...
Category
1990s French Baroque Seating
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Antique Carved Italian Walnut Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Carved Italian Walnut Arm Chair
Category
1880s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Anglo-Dutch Carved Walnut Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare and unusual pair of walnut Anglo-Dutch side chairs with a saddle chest top rail over a veneered back splat, the stiles carved with bell flowers, having a molded, balloon-shape...
Category
1710s European Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Unusually Large Swedish Antique Brown Pine Baroque Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusually large baroque chair from Sweden made around 1770. The chair has a frame in solid pine with original faux paint. The painter has made a free interpretation of walnut. The pa...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Pine
Cognac Faux Leather And Walnut Armchair, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful armchair with stunning details. The chair was produced in 1950s in Czechoslovakia. The chair is made of walnut wooden structure and faux leather sear and backrest. The wood...
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1950s Slovak Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Armchair Walnut Embossed Leather Dutch Colonial
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
just purchased more information to follow
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1690s Dutch Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Baroque Red Damask Portuguese Chair, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A tall and imponent Baroque Períod chair with legs connected to each other by H-shaped crossbars, curved and counter-curved legs and high carved i...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Pair Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Arm Chairs Late 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Pair of late 18th C Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Upholstered Arm Chairs w/ Decorative Brass Tacks Over Worn Red Velvet. Beautiful patinaed aged walnut wood. Intricate carved...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Baroque Walnut Stool
Located in Essex, MA
In original well used condition being a piece steadily in use for hundreds of years.Cut out on top for lifting with a shaped apron and four shaped and reeded legs with box stretcher....
Category
1680s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Carved Hall Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of carved oak Baroque Italian hall chairs.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
17th century Italian hall benches or pews
Located in Ballard, CA
Very rare pair of baroque pews from Tuscany, purchased thru a reputable dealer they were from a private church from an estate , they were 2 pairs and I kept one pair and used them i...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Neoclassical Carved Walnut Grotto Shell Stool Swivels
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Highly carved walnut swiveling stool with a shell motif and a tripod base. Cabriolet legs with paw feet.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Armchair, Germany 1750
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a remarkable piece of history with this 18th-century Baroque armchair, meticulously preserved and dating back to 1750.
Originating from Germany, this exquisite piece embodi...
Category
1750s German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Oversized Baroque Style Lounge Chair by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An amazing oversized lounge chair by Tomlinson, upholstered in a pinkish-red damask fabric. The custom-made pillows are included, as shown. The pillow's intricate trim work showcases...
Category
1990s American Baroque Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
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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