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Baroque Pillows and Throws

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
Pair of Corone Patterned Blue Fortuny Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with vintage Blue & silvery gold Corone patterned Fortuny fronts and blue linen backs. Down inserts, zipper closures.
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Fur throw Blanket - Cashmere Fur
Located in Dural, AU
Add lush and comforting textures to your living room or bedroom by draping this genuine cashmere fur throw over your bed, chair or sofa. During the colder...
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2010s Australian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur

Pair of Antique Tapestry Pillows or Cushions, 17th Century French
Located in London, GB
A very fine pair of decorative loose cushions made of Aubusson tapestry of floral design, with antique (faded) linen backing and handmade trim. French, 17th – early 18th century. ...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Wool, Silk

Pair of Petite Appliqué Pillows by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with 19th century metallic gold appliqued velvet fronts and silk backs. Down inserts. Sewn closed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of Blue Velvet Appliqued Pillows by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom blue mohair pillows with 19th century appliques in the center and a small gimp on either side of applique. Down inserts, zipper closures.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of Custom Gold Metallic Appliqué Velvet Pillows by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of contemporary bark blue velvet pillows decorated with metallic thread acanthus leaaf appliques and a golden colored tassel fringe on the ends.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of Custom Green & Metallic Gold Printed Linen Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Fortuny Pillows in a teal green & metallic gold coloration. There is a neutral cream color on the backs with a self cord detail. Down insert.
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Lavender Sachet Made with Antique French Textile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade lavender sachet made with 19th century brocade front and belgium linen back. One-of-a-kind.
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Brocade

Pair of Custom Green & Gold Fortuny Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with dark green and metallic gold Fortuny style fronts and cream velvet backs with self cording. Down insert and zipper closures.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Lavender Filled Sachet Made with Fortuny Textile Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom lavender sachet made with vintage Fortuny front and oatmeal colored linen backs.
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Custom Appliqué Pillows by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom petite decorative pillows made with 19th century velvet & metallic gold banding coordinated with a blue velvet background and silk backs. Down inserts, zipper closures.
Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of Richeleau Patterned Fortuny Rust & Gold Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly constructed using vintage unused rust and silvery gold patterned Fortuny textile.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Pair of Custom Appliqué Pillows by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom petite vibrant yellow pillows made with 19th century metallic & chenille appliques . Yellow silk on backs. Down inserts, zipper closures.
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metal

Rectangular Lumbar Teal Blue Pillow Modern Chenille Teal and Gold Color Cushion
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Custom made Rectangular velvet lumbar pillow light sea blue with gold. Rectangular Lumbar Teal Blue Pillow Modern design Chenille fabric. Piped border and gold floral on luxurious ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Custom Authentic Fortuny Textile Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with unique vintage Fortuny textile fronts. The Fortuny fabric is a soft aquamarine color combined with a dark silvery pewter background. Crisp white line...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Down

Pair of Custom Appliqué Pillows by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom brown mohair pillows with 19th century metallic gold pineapple motif appliques. Handmade gold metallic lace finishes the pillows with the perfect touch of flare.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Custom Pair of Fortuny Pillows with Silk Backs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom Fortuny textile pillows in a beautiful tortoise and silvery gold coloration. The fronts are printed cotton with a floral motif. The backs are a golden silk that is als...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pair of Appliquéd Green Velvet pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with 19th century metallic applique sewn on an olive green velvet backround. Dark gray silk backs with zipper closures.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of Large Antique 18th Century Brussels Pillows with Animals Lion and Bull
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of vibrant, stunning Large 18th Century Brussels tapestry pillows, one depicting a seated lion and depicting a seated bull, each on a black ground, framed in floral...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Pair of Appliquéd Red Velvet Pillows by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of contemporary velvet pillows made with 18th century Italian Baroque appliques attached to red velvet fronts. Red silk backs. Down inserts, zipper closures.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Pair of Appliquéd Soft Yellow Velvet Pilliows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with 18th century metallic and silk velvet appliqués on cream velvet with silk backs. Handmade metallic tape detail. Down inserts, zipper closures.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pair of Richeleau Patterned Fortuny Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom Fortuny Pillows made with vintage rust colored Richaleau patterned textile with velvet backs and self cording. Down inserts, sewn closed.
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Pair of Unique Fortuny Textile Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of contemporary pillows made with vintage cotton Mariano Fortuny fabric. The Fortuny fronts depict beautiful autumn shades of gold & brown & cream. The pillows have cream cotton...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Down

Pair of Aqua and Gold Fortuny Pillows w/ Linen Backs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with vintage printed Fortuny cotton fronts in aqua & gold. The pillows have coordinating blue linen backs. Down inserts, sew...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Down

Pair of Richeleau Patterned Fortuny Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with vintage unused Fortuny stock in the Richeleau pattern in rust and metallic gold. Rust colored velvet backs with self cord detailing. Down inserts, s...
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Antique Metallic Thread Burgundy Textured Velvet Large Baroque Style Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large, luxurious feather-down filled antique Baroque style metallic thread burgundy velvet pillow. Scrolled, floral, foliate elemets of fine me...
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19th Century European Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Pierre Frey Braquenié Pillow
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PIERRE FREY - BRAQUENIÉ Beautiful handcrafted throw pillows made in luxurious and decorative Pierre Frey Braquenié fabrics. The printed cotton fabric is on both sides with piping ...
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2010s French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Brown Irish Linen
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title: Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Brown Irish Linen Pillow Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pi...
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

A Fortuny Fabric Cushion in the DeMedici Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A Fortuny fabric cushion in the Demedici pattern, patinated silver ground and welt trim with midnight blue wool sateen back, the pattern, a 17th century Italian design named for the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk, Down

Pair of Fortuny Fabric Cushions in the Mazzarino Print in Tan and Rust
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fortuny fabric cushions in the Mazzarino print, rust and tan colorway with striped bias edging and tan backing. The Mazzarino the pattern is a 17th century French design named after Cardinal...
Category

2010s American Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Down, Feathers

Pair of Custom Fortuny Lumbar Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with authentic avocado and silvery gold Fortuny fabric fronts and soft brown linen backs, self cord detail. Down inserts, sewn shut.
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Cotton

Pair of Fortuny Cushions with Tassle Fringe in the "Carnavalet" Pattern
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Decorative pair of down-filled silvery-taupe and white Fortuny cushions with tassle fringe. "Carnavalet" Fortuny pattern Measures: 20 inches square.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Crimson Red and Gold Fortuny Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with vintage red and metallic gold fortuny textile fronts and rich red velvet backs. Self cord detail, down inserts, zipper closures.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Fortuny "Uccelli" Curtain Panel Peach on White
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Fortuny "Uccelli" curtain panel depicting flowers and birds. Were curtains, now they are just fabric. (Pictured panel and 1/2 attached together, pattern matched at the seams.) Origin...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Unique Fortuny Pillows w/ Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with unique Fortuny cotton fronts depicting Sphinxes and soft brown linen backs. Self cording, down inserts.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Pair of 19th Century Metallic Applique Pillows by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows by Melissa Levinson. 19th century gold and silver metallic appliques on blue linen fronts with blue linen backs. 19th century metallic trim at sides of pillows...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pillows Cushions Pair Tapestry Baroque Brussels Floral Fruit Red Brown Blue Buff
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
A pair of pillows made from fragments of fine mid-17th century Brussels tapestry depicting fruit and flowers. Faced with gold braid and a two tone si...
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1650s English Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Pair of Unique Fortuny Pillows w/ Birds & Garlands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with unique brown, gold & cream cotton Fortuny fronts and a soft brown textured linen back. Self cording, down inserts.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Vintage Hermès Eiffel Tower Paris Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Rare vintage Hermès Eiffel Tower Paris silk scarf and Irish linen cushion pillow black red blue The ‘crème de la crème’ of scarves, this beauty is a o...
Category

20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Silk, Linen

Pair of Fortuny Fabric Lumbar Cushions in the Lucrezia Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mitered Fortuny fabric lumbar cushions in the Lucrezia pattern, green and beige color way with silk bias edging, the border in the Jupon pattern. 50 down/50 feather insert....
Category

2010s American Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Cotton

Fortuny "Uccelli" Curtain Panel Peach on White
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Fortuny "Uccelli" curtain panel depicting flowers and birds. Were curtains, now they are just fabric. (Pictured panel and 1/2 attached together, pattern matched at the seams.) Origin...
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1950s Italian Vintage Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Bedcover Hanging Curtains Italian Linen Green Ivory Damask Handwoven
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
Exceptionally rare, Italian, 17th century, green and ivory, damask, linen, woven bedcover - Made as a luxury item in the mid-17th century, woven with a damask pattern characteristic...
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1640s English Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Bedspread TableCloth Gold Threadwork Wirework Velvet Ottoman Baroque Embroidered
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
An exceptional, museum quality, ottoman, baroque, gold velvet bedspread, hanging, bedcover or table cloth embroidered with gold threadwork and embelli...
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1720s Turkish Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Gold

Vintage Glicine Patterned Fortuny Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made with vintage Glicine patterned Fortuny fronts and contemporary red velvet backs. The pattern has a wisteria motif in rich colors of red & metallic gold pr...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Antique Strie Velvet Long Bolster Decorative Pillow
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Strie velvet long bolster decorative pillow. Gold and black velvet embellished with three different antique woven decorative trims. Golden silk backing. Pillow handmade an...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Fortuny "Uccelli" Curtain Panel Peach on White
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Fortuny "Uccelli" curtain panel depicting flowers and birds. Were curtains, now they are just fabric. (pictured panel and 1/2 attached together, pattern matched at the seams.) Orig...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Fortuny Fabric Cushions in the Glicine Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fortuny Fabric cushions with bias edging. The pattern is a 17th century Italian design with wisteria motif. Newly made using vintage Fortuny fabric, circa 1940. 50 down/50 ...
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2010s American Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Fortuny "Uccelli" Curtain Panel Peach on White
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Fortuny "Uccelli" curtain panel depicting flowers and birds. Were curtains, now they are just fabric. (Pictured 4 panels attached together, pattern matched at the seams.) Original ...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Fortuny Fabric Cushion in the Ucceli Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A Fortuny fabric lumbar cushion in the Uccelli pattern, antique yellow and monotones, silk blend backing material and silk bias edging, the pattern, a 17th century French design with...
Category

2010s American Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

Pair of Fortuny Fabric Cushions in the Lucrezia Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fortuny fabric cushions in the Lucrezia pattern yellow and silvery gold colorway, silk blend backing material and silk bias edging. The pattern, a 17th century Italian desi...
Category

2010s American Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Silk, Cotton

Antique French Huge Museal Metallic Gold Bullion Baroque Tassel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This French antique passmenterie is created, circa 1800. A round netted top is connected with a thick twisted metallic gold bullion rope. This was used as...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Persian Heriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Heriz rug. 17'' x 18''
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20th Century Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Set of Eight Tapestry Pillows Cushions Mid-17th Century Flemish Baroque Verdure
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
These pillows or cushions are made from two complete borders of a 17th century verdure tapestry so they are in aesthetic harmony. They depict profuse floral sprays and each cushion h...
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Mid-17th Century European Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Tapestry

Large Antique Green and Gold French Embroidery Silk and Metallic Threads Cloth
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Large antique textile cloth embroidered with gold metallic threads and silk. Framed with an antique embroidered silk on silk floral trim all arou...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique Venetian Embroidery Pillow by Eleganza Italiana
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Venetian silver and gold thread embroidery with its original genuine turquoise stone embellishments and three tassels comprise the centre decoration. It is hand sewn on pale green Italian silk and bordered with a rare 19th century handmade lace and vintage silver thread beaded trim. Crafted by an Italian artisan. Down filled. One of a kind. Unique creation by Eleganza Italiana.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Mid-19th Century Italian Metallic Embroidered Velvet Pillows Metallic Fringe
Located in Dallas, TX
77186-87 pair of mid-19th century antique Italian metallic embroidered velvet pillows with metallic fringe. This pair of antique Italian pillows...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread, Metal

Antique Wheat Medallion Pillow by Eleganza Italiana
Located in Dallas, TX
Central medallion of 19th century Italian wheat embroidery is bordered by 18th century Italian shell shaped handmade trim woven throughout with real gold thread. The four triangular shaped 18th century Italian corner fragments are connected by four 18th century French embroideries in the form of a cross. Crafted by an Italian artisan. Down Filled. One of a kind. Unique Creation by Eleganza Italiana...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique Italian Salmon Silk Damask Pillow, circa 1700 by Eleganza Italiana
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Italian Salmon Silk Damask is embellished by custom made central decor of antique Italian trim, rosettes (the silver ones have real silver thread woven throughout) and t...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Baroque pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque pillows and throws 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 pillows and throws created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque pillows and throws 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 pillows and throws, popular names associated with this style include Mariano Fortuny, antique textiles galleries, Emily Barbara, and Flemish. 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 pillows and throws differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $19,116 while the average work can sell for $1,050.

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