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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Baroque
Style: Queen Anne
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 Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Elm

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 Baroque Antique Armchairs

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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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut, Silk, 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...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Velvet, 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...
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Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

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
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20th Century French Baroque Armchairs

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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 Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Fine 18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchair
Located in MjΓΆhult, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish Baroque armchair with great proportions and shape. Original finish with an very nice patination. Ca 1740 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Armchairs

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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 Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Birch

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.
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Petite Mid Century Wing Back Armchairs in " White Damask "
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and elegant in their size combined with damask upholstery. Well constructed wood frames that support the tall back well, very comfortable. Chairs are white, not green or ye...
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1960s American Queen Anne Vintage Armchairs

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Damask, Maple

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...
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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Walnut

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 Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Linen, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

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 Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Wood

Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century baroque hand-carved 1750 Venetian walnut armchair. Straw seat not original. The 18th Century was in Venice the Golden Age and this armchair is a remarkable work by ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Walnut

Set of 7 Hand Dyed Leather Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality set of 7 hand dyed leather armchairs, each chair with open arms, stands on carved cabriole legs. Each chair is in excellent condition. Can be sold as pairs...
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair Antique English Queen Anne Mahogany Armchairs with New Leather, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English Queen Anne Mahogany armchairs with new leather, Circa 1890.
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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

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...
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1890s French Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Hickory Chair Queen Anne Red Leather Nailhead Club Lounge Library Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair red leather library reading or desk armchair featuring Queen Anne styling with high rolled arms, nail head accents and serp...
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Mid 20th Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Upholstered Armchair. Very good vintage condition. Solid upholstery with nail trim line. Measures 28" in width, 28" in depth, 37" in heig...
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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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...
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1750s German Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Walnut

Armchair Walnut Embossed Leather Dutch Colonial
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
just purchased more information to follow
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1690s Dutch Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

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...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Brass

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 Baroque Vintage Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Pair of Queen Anne style Walnut arm chairs, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A pair of good quality burr Walnut, Queen Anne style arm chairs. Each with cane panels to the back rests, carved shell decoration, drop in upholstered seats, raised on cabriole legs,...
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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of friar armchairs (frailero). Walnut, leather, etc. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of friar armchairs. Walnut wood, leather, metal. Spain, 17th century. Armchairs with arms and high backs of the type known as β€œfrailero”, which have leather with studs on the s...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Metal, Other

Friar armchair (frailero). Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Friar armchair. Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 17th century. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as β€œfrailero”, which has a textile upholstery with studs on the seat an...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Metal, Other

HENKEL HARRIS 105A 24 Wild Black Cherry Queen Anne Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining armchairs by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid wild black cherry wood, carved center backrest, carved curved arms with curved suppo...
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs

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Fabric, Cherry

Italian Baroque Period 17th Century Walnut Armchair with Carved X-Form Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Baroque period walnut armchair from the 17th century, with slanted back, large scrolling arms, turned legs and carved X-Form cross-stretcher. This Italian Baroque period walnut armchair, originating from the 17th century, is a magnificent piece that embodies the grandeur and ornate style of the Baroque era. The chair features a slanted back, which not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also provides comfortable support. The large scrolling arms are a defining feature, showcasing the elaborate and dramatic design typical of Baroque furniture. The chair's turned legs are a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the period, with each leg intricately designed to add both stability and visual interest. The carved X-Form cross-stretcher further enhances the chair's structural integrity and adds an additional element of artistic flair. This cross-stretcher not only serves a functional purpose but also contributes to the overall decorative scheme of the chair. While the upholstery is in used condition, it adds a sense of authenticity and history to the piece, telling a story of its journey through time. The seat height of 18.5 inches, a seat depth of 20 inches, and an arm height of 27.75 inches ensure comfortable seating, making this chair not only a piece of art but also a functional item of furniture. In a modern home, this Baroque armchair could be used as a statement piece in a living room, study, or library. Its historical significance and stunning design make it a focal point, ideal for those who appreciate the beauty and history of antique furniture...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Italian Baroque Style Arm Chair, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Italian baroque style arm chair, 19th Century, with upholstered back and scrolling volute arms above upholstered seat with turned legs. Dealer: S138XX
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Upholstery

Pair Of Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative pair of Italian early 18th century Baroque period Giltwood armchairs. Each wonderfully detailed armchair is raised on front cabriole legs displaying stunning ...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Giltwood

Large Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 19th Century Carved Giltwood Italian Armchairs of generous proportions. Each armchair is raised by cabriole legs, the front legs having rollers. Each chair features beautiful...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Textile, Giltwood

Vintage Wing Chair and Ottoman in William Morris Strawberry Thief Cotton Fabric
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage, roomy wingback armchair and ottoman reupholstered in the iconic "Strawberry Thief" pattern crafted in the United Kingdom and created by renowned Arts & Crafts textile desi...
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1950s American Queen Anne Vintage Armchairs

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Cotton, Wood, Upholstery

"Break" armchair by William Mulas
By William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Steel, TΓ΄le

Pair of 19th century Austro-Hungarian wingback chairs reupholstered
Located in Lučenec, SK
Pair of 19th century Austro-Hungarian wingback chairs reupholstered and fully restored, with French polish finished carved walnut legs.
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19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of French Baroque Walnut Armchairs Provincial Fauteuils Γ  la Reine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Pair of French Baroque Walnut Armchairs Provincial Fauteuils Γ  la Reine with Needlework Aubusson style upholestry. A pair of French provincial,...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Armchair, Baroque, 18th Century
Located in Lučenec, SK
A beautiful Baroquoe armchair obtained from an English farmhouse near Broadway, Worcestershire. The light coloue of the pearwood and the leather makes it a welcome addition to any pe...
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1770s English Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Leather, Pearwood

Hendrix Allardyce Italian Baroque Style Gilt Throne Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent throne chair or armchair made in the Italian baroque style by Hendrix Allardyce Hollywood, CA. The armchair features a large hand-carved beech frame decorated with a dramatic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs

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Brass

20th Century Queen Anne Style Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century superb quality Queen Anne style solid mahogany hand-dyed green leather and brass studs armchair, beautifully shaped curved arms, ca...
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Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Baroque Swedish Armchair, Hand-Carved from Beechwood and Ash
Located in Houston, TX
Baroque Swedish armchair hand-carved from beechwood and ash (circa 1670-1699), with traces of early ruddy-color paint. Well-worn prominent, almost-serpentine shaped, claw arms, origi...
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Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Rope, Ash, Beech

Spanish Baroque walnut armchair with crown and coat of arm, Early 19c
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique Spanish finely carved walnut armchair with a crown over coat of arm, Late 18/early 19 century. The armchair was possibly designed for a member of the royal family back then. ...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Hendrix Allardyce French Baroque Style Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of grand fauteuil armchairs or throne chairs designed by Hendrix Allardyce Hollywood, CA. Known as Avignon chairs featuring large carved beech wood frames in the French ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs

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Brass

Set 5 French Chairs Louis XV Style 19th Century Never Restored
Located in Madrid, ES
Set 5 French Chairs Louis XV Style 19th Century In painted and gilded carved wood. Upholstered seats and back. Faults and defects. Never restored Dimensions: (larger) 96 x 52 x 42 cm.
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Wood

Vintage Traditional Queen Anne Style Walnut Armchairs Upholstered Back, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These fabulous English traditional classic Queen Anne style open armchairs are exceptionally designed and handcrafted. A classic timeless and luxurious style inspired by pieces of American and European antiquity from the 17th century design. The elegant design features a tall fully upholstered back and seat, and hand-curved arms with leaves. Raised on cabriole front legs carved with a leaf on each knee and ending in pad feet carved with leaf and raked tapered back legs. Exhibiting fine details and exquisite craftsmanship in a traditional style that radiates strength and character. Generation after generation chooses this style of chairs for elegance and function. These chairs will bring a sense of history and elegance to any interior at home or office. Please note the price listed is for a pair (two chairs) Specifications: Wood: Walnut. Upholstered in Scottish design, plaid check patterns multi colors silk fabric: Blue, brown, beige and cream. Manufacturer: Unknown Style: English traditional classic, 1740s Possibly made in the USA. Time period manufactured: Mid to late 20th Century (1960-1980) Dimensions: Height 40" x Depth 26.5" x Width 25" x Seat...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs

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Fabric, Silk, Walnut

Gorgeous Sicilian Living Room Set - Italy 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gorgeous Sicilian Living Room Set - Italy 19th Century CANAPE in finely carved and gilded wood Sicily 19th century h cm 103 x 160 x 57 good conditions 4 CHAIRS in finely carved and...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Armchairs Portuguese, 19th Century, in Carved Chestnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs Portuguese, 19th century, in carved chestnut wood. Open backrest, decorated with plant motifs, ending in claw feet and ball. Upholstered seats. Dim.: 131 x 63 x 46 cm.
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Wood

Hendrix Allardyce Italian Baroque Style Leather Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand hardwood and leather library armchair designed by Hendrix Allardyce in the Italian Baroque taste. The monumental chair features a hand-carved hardwood frame with large molded a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs

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Brass

Vintage English Queen Anne Style Mahogany & Walnut Gooseneck Blue Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Queen Anne Style Walnut Gooseneck Blue Arm Chair. Item features a solid mahogany and walnut wood frame, shapely Queen Anne legs, blue up...
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Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs

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Mahogany, Walnut, Fabric

Vintage Traditional Giles Grendey Queen Anne Style Burl Walnut Armchairs, a Pair
By Giles Grendey
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These fabulous English traditional classic Queen Anne style armchairs are exceptionally designed and handcrafted in the style of Giles Grendey, circa 1740. Features a shell-carved rail above a solid unpierced vase-shaped back splat, with curvaceous goose-neck arms, and drop in seat. Raised on splayed cabriole front legs carved with a shell on each knee and ending in ball and claw feet and raked tapered back legs. These chairs exhibiting fine details and exquisite craftsmanship in a traditional style that radiates strength and character. Generation after generation chooses this style of chairs for elegance and function. These chairs will bring a sense of history and elegance to any interior at home or office. Please note the price listed is for a pair (two chairs) Specifications: Wood: Burl walnut and walnut veneers. Upholstered in multi colors silk fabric: Blue, green, beige and gold. Manufacturer: Unknown Style: English traditional classic, Giles Grendey 1740. Possibly made in England. Time period manufactured: Mid to late 20th Century (1960-1980) Dimensions: Height 40.5" x Depth 22.5" x Width 25.5" x Seat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs

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Walnut, Burl

Set of His and Hers Baroque Style Carved Armchairs with Raw Silk Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
The highly decorative nature of Baroque-style furniture is prevalent on this set of carved armchairs with raw silk upholstery. Although not a true pair (the carved elements are notic...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut, Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Italian Living Room
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Italian Living Room in gilded wood consisting of a sofa, two armchairs and two chairs Golden wood structure. Seat and backrest in ivory fabric
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Wood

Antique Italian Walnut Wood Armchair with Raw Silk Upholstery, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
With its highly decorative motifs, this majestic Italian armchair with raw silk upholstery is in the Baroque style. The walnut frame, which was hand-carved in Italy, circa 1890, has ...
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1890s Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Armchair Early 19th Century England
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Early 19th Century England. An armchair made during the early part of the 19th century in Enland. Frame made from walnut. Seat upholstered in a black leather.
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Early 19th Century English Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Walnut

Baroque Armchair, Germany end of 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an extraordinary 18th-century Baroque Armchair hailing from Germany and dating back to approximately 1790-1800. Crafted with precision, the cherry wood frame exhibits exquis...
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Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Cherry

Antique 19th C Venetian Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chair After Andrea Brustolon
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Venetian Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chair After Andrea Brustolon. It features elaborate carved details with polychrome and giltwood finish. Freshly upholstered in Scala...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

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Wood

Carved Walnut Wood Baroque Style Armchair with Raw Silk Upholstery, Mid 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Baroque architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries was known for its highly decorative style, often employing structural elements as sculpted motifs. Baroque furniture, such as this...
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Mid-20th Century European Baroque Armchairs

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Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Wing Armchair in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Sherborne, GB
Country house Queen Anne style walnut armchair of large scale in very good condition with elegant scroll top cresting rail and arms resting on boldly carved ball and claw cabriole le...
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Early 1900s English Queen Anne Antique Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair Antique Swedish Painted Armchairs in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Swedish Painted Armchairs in the Queen Anne Style combine style with subtle elegance and a soft palette perfect for today's more ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Queen Anne Armchairs

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair β€” or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom β€” can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

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