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.
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Custom Occasional chair in walnut with barley twist legs and stretchers. Beautifully carved scrolled arms. As shown in COL and nail heads. Can be made in any finish, in solid Wal...
Oak, Walnut
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...
Velvet, Wood
Golden Baroque Style "Golden Queen" Throne Chair
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Splendida sedia in stile barocco, caratterizzata da una struttura in legno intagliato a mano e finitura dorata a foglia oro. Lo schienale alto e sinuoso, impreziosito da dettagli orn...
Gold Leaf
Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish baroque style high-backed ear-flap chair hand made in the 1930s The frame and armrests are made beautifully of turned and carved solid oak....
Wool, Oak
18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchair, Solid Oak, Hand-Carved
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Mid 18th Century Swedish writing desk armchair, in solid oak wood. This large Scandinavian baroque chair is sturdy and ready to place directly in a studio, a hall or in a large liv...
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$14,451
Agate Graffiti
Located in Catania, IT
Designed by Antonio Aricò, Agata is an ornamental armchair that weaves together sacred quotations and pop references. Made entirely by hand by Sicilian master craftsmen through tradi...
Cotton, Beech
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
17th Century Bishop Chair, Armchair, France 1679
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
17th Century Bishop Chair, Armchair. Oakwood. signed 1679. carved sun as emblem of the sun king period. (roi de solail)
Oak
18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Impressive 18th century baroque armchair, Sweden, circa 1730. Upholstered in raw linen. Good condition with wear consistent with age and use. Historical secondary color. Structur...
Wood
Early Bobbin Turned Walnut Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late 17th century Italian walnut square back armchair with bobbin turned arms, legs and stretchers, the whole possessing good rich color and crisp t...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,692 / set
Pair of Large 19th Century Italian Throne Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of 19th Century Italian throne armchairs. With carved decorations in their original gently worn silver gilt decoration upholstered in cream linen with nailed detailing. C...
Silver Leaf
$3,702Sale Price / set|30% Off
Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...
Velvet, Beech
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 additi...
Gold Leaf
$1,295Sale Price|50% Off
Italian Baroque Throne Armchair in Nutwood Reupholstered in Velvet
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Baroque Throne Armchair in Nutwood Reupholstered in Velvet Gorgeous Baroque throne armchair made of full nutwood in Italy. The armchair was com...
Velvet, Nutwood
A pair of large armchairs, early 20th century France.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of large red silk armchairs with high curved backs and rolled armrests. Early 20th century France.
Silk, Wood
Vintage "Earflap" Dover Wingback Oak Armchair, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This exceptional vintage wingback armchair, requiring new upholstery, presents a compelling opportunity to restore a gorgeous classic form to its full potential. Defined by its grace...
Fabric, Oak
French Henry IV Style Walnut & Velvet Upholstered Fauteuils, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having small slightly leaning upholstered backrests mounted with brass compressed bun finials and large oval nailheads, the right angle arms and the chairs legs all octagonal, with a...
Walnut
18th Century Liège Armchair in hand carved Oak, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 18th Century / Liege Armchair / oak / Antique A chair that speaks in whispers of history, carved from solid oak in 18th-century Liège, this armchair carries the soul of a ...
Oak
19th Century Spanish Baroque Armchairs in Ebonized Wood and Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These armchairs are classic examples of Baroque-style seating, most likely French or Spanish in origin, dating from the 19th Century. The rich red velvet upholstery is typical of Ba...
Velvet, Wood
Louis XVI Style Spanish Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Spain, 1900s Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age. Beautiful Solomonic c...
Velvet, Walnut
Armchair Baroque Ebonised Baroque X-Stretcher Mushroom Cup Cover Bargello
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An Unusual, Baroque, Ebonised Beech Armchair With Mushroom and Cup & Cover Turnings, and 'X' Stretcher Re-upholstered in Bargello This armchair has many characteristic Baroque f...
Ebony
Large throne lion king Italian style dark armchair royal 20th century
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Large throne lion king Italian style dark armchair royal 20th century - Private collection Domenico Rugiano
Wood
Pair of Antique Italian Carved Walnut Armchairs with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy in the 1600’s, this pair of elegant walnut armchairs features a rich foliate and floral needlepoint upholstery. The chairbacks, seats and aprons of each chair has been covered by embroidery patterned with green, gold, and pink flowers and a subtle metallic silver border. The fabric is affixed to the wood frames by hundreds of iron nailheads. A pair of finials in the shape of curled leaves with fruit top...
Textile, Walnut
19th Century Italian Armchair with Zebra Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional early 19th century Italian armchair, newly reupholstered to dramatic effect while preserving its soulful, timeworn character. The generously proportioned frame is rich...
Animal Skin, Zebra Hide, Walnut
English Baroque Oak & Tooled Leather Armchair w/ Barley Twist Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Oak, Tooled Leather Seat, Velvet Armrest Style: English Baroque This English Baroque armchair from the 1910s carries a throne-like...
Leather, Velvet, Oak
Spanish Barley Twist Armchair with Embossed Leather Back and Brass Nails
Located in Miami, FL
This antique Spanish armchair is a striking example of traditional craftsmanship, combining robust construction with distinctive decorative details. Crafted from solid wood with a r...
Walnut
Antique French Baroque Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French throne armchair. Made of walnut featuring carved serpentine design with reticulated floral and acanthus crown. Dimensions: 29" x 28" x 54"h, 21" seat height
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Rare Late 17th Century Magnificent Venetian Throne Armchair
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptionally rare 17th century Venetian throne chair of remarkable craftsmanship. This impressive piece, standing at 135 cm high with a seat height of 51 cm, epitomizes the grand...
Silk, Wood, Walnut
Antique Italian Besarel Walnut Arm Chair Baroque Upholstered Mid-19th C Rare
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Panciera Besarel
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning & rare Italian venetian highly carved walnut Baroque upholstered arm chair~~ Besarel~~mid-19th century We recently had the good fortune to obtain this rare work of art~~an antique carved walnut arm chair...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,800 / set
Set Of Four Flemish Baroque Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
With a square back and seat upholstered in 17th century distressed needlepoint. Barely twist arms and legs with female bust arm terminals. H form conforming stretchers.
Tapestry, Walnut
17th Century Walnut and Leather Armchair
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Renaissance armchair from the end of the 17th century. South or south-west European, probably Spain. Solid walnut with leather-covered seat and backrest. Restored ready to use with...
Leather, Walnut
$3,180Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Venetian hand painted armchairs in white antique painting and giltwood Green Velvet in back and seats Beautiful hand paintings in both backs.
Walnut
1750 Venezia Pair of Armchairs in Carved Walnut Original Embossed Leather Covers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary pair of magnificent solid walnut carved armchairs with their refined original embossed leather covers. This rare and exceptional pieces hails from the Late 1...
Leather, Wood
D. MARIA SOFA AND ARMCHAIR Portuguese, 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
D. MARIA SOFA AND ARMCHAIR Portuguese, 19th century, carved and gilded wood. Backs and seats upholstered in wine-colored fabric. Minor defects. Dimensions: (Sofa) 121 x 161 x 62 cm,...
Wood
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...
Walnut
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 w...
Upholstery, Wood
Armchair chair 17th Century English Walnut Needlework X-Stretchered, Scroll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptional, museum quality, English, baroque, walnut, open armchair with faceted legs and shaped ‘x’ stretcher, upholstered in fine Georgian needlework...
Walnut
Gilded Italian baroque royal throne - King's armchair 1970
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Imposing and dramatic, this Baroque-style throne chair is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. With its solid wood frame gilded with gold leaf, fine carvings and unique details (ramp...
Gold Leaf
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Colonial Style Carved Armchairs with Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish colonial style armchairs, having leather both seats and backs, and brass nailheads. Measure: Height to the arm: 28.74in.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Venetian hand painted armchairs in white antique painting and giltwood Green Velvet in back and seats Beautiful hand paintings in both backs.
Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Throne Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
A richly carved walnut Italian throne chair. This arm chair could make a wonderful statement in any room. Use it for a desk chair, next to a fireplace, an office or in the living roo...
Leather, Walnut
Antique Baroque Style Highback Throne Chair with Carved Wood
Located in Freehold, NJ
This rare 17th century Charles II high back carved oak armchair features solid wood construction, beautifully carved arms, highly detailed turned frame, and further carved back panel...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of armchairs, hand-carved in the Venetian style, "Royal Heritage," 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
An elegant pair of armchairs in the Venetian Baroque style, featuring intricate floral carvings and handcrafted details. Solid wood frame with elegant carved details and ivory-colore...
Metal
18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Style Parcel Gilt Carved Throne Chair
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely detailed hand carved Baroque style parcel gilt throne chair in walnut with scroll carved shell crest, side acanthus decoration, scrolled arms, faded upholstery, and decorati...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,526 / set
Pair of Italian Baroque Walnut Armchairs
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A pair of Italian Baroque ‘poltrone’ or armchairs. Probably from the Umbria region, 17th century and later. Solid walnut with upholstered seat and backrest and remnants of the origin...
Walnut
$4,850 / set
Pair Of Flemish Baroque Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular back with original needlepoint on back and seat. Quite worn with losses etc but stable. Turned arms with lions head terminals. Barley twist legs and stretchers. Bun ...
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Italian Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Italy, 1900s Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age. A set of two antique baroque side chairs hand-crafted out of walnut wood in a good condition. This set of dining chairs features a walnut color with a beautiful patina finish, hand-carved details through the entire frame, and intricated engraving leather...
Velvet, Walnut
$3,295 / set
European Walnut Foyer Throne Chairs, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Beautiful hand carved European walnut throne chairs circa 1900. Solid and very sturdy. Re-upholstered at a later date with aniline dyed leather seats & fabric backs finished wit...
Walnut, Leather, Tapestry
19th Century Nutwood Armchair With Cushion, Handcarved, AT ca. 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique late 19th century armchair, from the so-called "Historism" period in Austria around 1880. Artfully hand carved out of solid nut wood, this decorative baroque style armchair im...
Fabric, Nutwood
Monumental Ebonized Venetian Hand Carved Armchair, circa 1780 by Fratelli Mora
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important ebonized Baroque Venetian armchair, circa 1780 Fratelli Mora. Produced by Fratelli Mora in Bergamo, factory established in 1778. At that time the main production was made ...
Walnut
$28,950Sale Price / set|35% Off
A Pair Italian 19th-20th Century Baroque Giltwood Carved Winged Throne Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine pair of Italian 19th-20th century baroque style giltwood carved winged throne armchairs, each finely carved throne with scrolls and wavy armrests, on cabriole carved feet. (New ...
Giltwood
Vintage 18th Century French Baroque Tapestry Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of 18th-century French Baroque armchairs stands as a testament to the grandeur of European artisanal heritage. Each chair features a stately, high-back silhouette...
Brass
IMPOSING ENGLISH ARMCHAIR early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPOSING ENGLISH ARMCHAIR early 20th Century Made of teak wood, early 20th century, profusely carved and openwork, decorated with vegetal motifs, with arms representing lion heads a...
Wood
$3,950 / set
Two Pairs of 20th Century French Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French armchairs exemplifies timeless design and craftsmanship. Constructed from solid walnut, the chairs feature beautifully styled carved frames w...
Walnut
Armchairs, Pair, Flemish, 17th Century, Walnut, Upholstered, Bargello, Scrollarm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This pair of open armchairs are characteristic of the Haute Époque employing elegant barley-twist turnings and sweeping, curved, scroll arms. The bargello is a re-creation of a fashi...
Walnut
Important Late 17th-Century German Baroque Ohrensessel in Oak
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This remarkable late 17th-century German Ohrensessel is an authentic and powerful example of Baroque domestic seating, carved in solid oak, the preferred hardwood for high-status fur...
Oak
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...
Elm
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French 19th-20th Century Baroque Style Carved Thrones Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French 19th-20th century Baroque style carved walnut and needlepoint upholstered hall throne armchairs with raised carved armrests and fluted conjoint legs. The tapestries ...
Wool, Walnut
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Two Magnificent French Armchairs with respective Stools early 19th Century armchair measurements: H: 96cm x 76cm c 75cm stool measures: 45cm x 45cm x 50cm Hight wood and italian silk...
Silk, Wood
French Baroque Walnut Armchairs with Aubusson Upholstery, Circa 1930
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A Pair of French Baroque Walnut Armchairs Provincial Fauteuils à la Reine with Needlework Aubusson style upholestry. A pair of French provincial,...
Walnut