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Baroque Armchairs

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
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

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 10 Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a magnificent set of 10 dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler - circa 1960s. The overall...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Armchairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

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 Antique Baroque 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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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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...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, 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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

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 Antique Baroque 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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Cherry

18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Oak Arm Chair with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine carved Italian Baroque oak arm chair featuring nicely detailed finials, scroll carved arms, raised decorative panels on the stretchers, accented with tapestry upholstery with ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

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.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

Walnut Armchair with Flemish Tapestry
Located in Newport Beach, CA
French, beautifully carved walnut, 19th century armchair covered in 18th century Flemish tapestry depicting a Shepard and his flock surrounded by lush landscaping.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Pair Spanish Baroque Style Walnut & Bone Inlaid Curule Form Armchairs, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
each chair having leather seats and backrests and of curule form, the chairs fold slightly when seat is raised, walnut and inlaid with exotic woods and bone, decorated with large cas...
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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Danish Throne Chair in Carved Oak, circa 1900 Bindesboll Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful carved oak throne chair made in Denmark, circa 1900. Solid and Sturdy. Re-upholstered at a later date and fabric in good clean usable condition. Solid and sturdy and overal...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

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

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Italian Late Baroque Period Walnut and Upholstered Reclining Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest with flared wings, long descending arms with carved handles and raised-on-turn supports, handles issuing iron rods with shell-shaped finials used to support...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Italian Pair of 2 Baroque Armchairs, 1600s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Italian pair of two Baroque armchairs, designed by Carlo X, showcases a striking and opulent aesthetic. These armchairs feature a seat without a backrest, allowing for a unique a...
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16th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Brass

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

Baroque Wingback Covered in Antique Leather
Located in Houston, TX
Baroque wingback covered in antique leather upholstery and nail head trim. Early French fauteuil with winged back circa 1700-1729. Turned legs and X-stretcher. 19th century leather u...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Original 18th Century Louis XV Salon Gold Gilded Chairs
Located in Doha, QA
Extraordinary and exquisite set of original Louis XV salon gold gilded chairs with curved wood edges, intricately carved surfaces and Grey Green Pat...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Gold

Antique French Baroque Carved Mahogany Fireside Throne Chair Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Baroque Carved Mahogany Fireside Throne Chair Newly Upholstered in Metallic Rose Gold Brazilian Cowhide Antique rare French Mahogany Baroque...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Cowhide

19th Century Italian Iron and Leather Savonarola Or Curule Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as Curule chairs. Featuring a scissor form iron frame that folds in a Campaign style wi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Iron

17th Century Carolean Walnut Armchair
Located in Folkestone, GB
A well carved, high back, genuine 17th century Carolean walnut armchair, carved with flowerheads and foliate scrolls and a shell at the centre of the top rail, with caned back panels...
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Late 17th Century British Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 3 German Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
20th century 3 armchair set Germans in carved and gilded wood, decorated with plant motifs. Seats and back upholstered with studs. Signs of use. DIM.: 97 x 64 x 50 cm.
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20th Century German Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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: 25.59 in.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Baroque Armchair in Giltwood and Yellow Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair from an elite Venetian bourgeois family, whose design is also an inspiration. The armchair is made of gilt wood in the mighty frame, with 4 supporting feet, each f...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Giltwood

Armchair Open Upholstered Rust Mohair Velvet French Stretcher
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
- Elegant period armchair injecting character to any interior - Practical, sturdy and suitable for regular use - Re-upholstered in a 19th century, rust, mohair velvet faced with ru...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

19th Century Venetian Baroque Armchairs Hand Carved Walnut, Wax Polished, Straw
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th Century venetian baroque armchairs in hand carved walnut, wax polished with straw seat. Canopy of the seat recently made in perfect condition Excellent as head of the table, ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Baroque Armchair in Giltwood and Black Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair taken over by an elite Venetian bourgeois family, whose design is also an inspiration. The armchair is made of gilded wood in the mighty frame, with 4 supporting f...
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1880s Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

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 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Italian Baroque Throne Armchair in Nutwood Reupholstered in Velvet
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous Baroque throne armchair made of full nutwood in Italy. The armchair was completely new upholstered inside / outside with red velvet, the cushi...
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1920s Italian Vintage Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Nutwood

Pair Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood Armchairs with Damascene Silk
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Italian Baroque giltwood armchairs with Damascene Silk are a gorgeous example of the style rendered only as the Italian master ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Silk, Giltwood

The Set of Three Original 18th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilded Armchairs
Located in Doha, QA
This magnificent set of three French antique Louis XVI (ca 1770) gold gilded armchairs originated from the region of Avignon. These stunning original armchairs are elegant and charac...
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18th Century Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Gold

Pair of Antique 18th Century French Walnut Cardinal Armchairs
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent pair of walnut hand carved cardinal armchairs with royal antique red velvet with golden metal threats upholstery. These extraordinary la...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Swedish 18th Century Baroque "Country Chair"
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Swedish 18th century Baroque style "Country chair" Original untouched condition, charming and decorative.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Beech, Pine

Antique Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A beautifully carved walnut armchair newly upholstered in Fortuny fabric with trim and silver nail heads.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Flemish Baroque Walnut Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With an arched back and shaped carved arms , raised on turned legs and turned H form stretcher. Upholstered in period Flemish verdure tapestry as is.
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1690s European Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

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.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Spanish Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Spanish carved walnut armchair with old cut velvet fabric, 19th century. Nicely carved chair frame, old walnut has excellent patina, old wo...
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19th Century European Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Silk, Wood

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Armchair, Settees
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola armchair or settee featuring hand carved armrests. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs, this pair has none. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed from the front or back. It was designed to fold so it was portable and used during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits. The title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola, who is renowned for his clash with tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. To fold this interestingly beautiful chair you must push the arms together to fold. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early 18th Century Leather and Linnen French Wingchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A early 18th century walnut French wingback armchair. This Louis XIV model is also known as Os de Mouton or 'Sheepclaw feet'. The shape of the feet were a provincial take on the gild...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian 19th century Baroque carved arm throne chairs. The pair with figural carvings and putti sleeping on beds of leafs, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1...
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1890s Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

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.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

19th Century Italian Giltwood Palazzo Chair Suite
Located in London, GB
Consisting of three armchairs and seven side chairs, this superb giltwood suite was made in Italy in the nineteenth century. With slight variations in t...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

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.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Walnut Leather Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine pair of walnut Baroque Italian armchairs dating to the middle part of the 17th century retaining parts of extremely old leather seating. Italian circa 1650-70. T...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Armchair Oak 17 Century Upholstered Faux Fur Navy Funky Fun
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
17th century oak armchair re-upholstered in navy faux faur The faux fur creates a cosy, funky, fun, modern, individual, interpretation of a classic 17th century armchair It also ...
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1680s European Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Faux Fur, Oak

Pair of 19th C. Spanish Leather Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th C. Spanish Baroque style leather upholstered walnut armchairs. Original brass nailhead trim detail.
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19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

English Armchair / Bench 19th Century Cast Iron and Teack
Located in Madrid, ES
English armchair / bench, 18th Century Height 93 cm Width 119 cm Depth 60 cm Weight 80 kg Armrest height from seat 17 cm Seat height 37 cm Seat width 114 x 33 cm Manufactur...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Iron

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Carved and Gilded Wood 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs in carved and gilded wood. 19th Century Covered in green damask fabric, Measures: W. 70 - D. 70 - H. 100 Cm Good conditions.
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19th Century European Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century 2 Armchairs Antique Baroque Style Scissor Chair Lion Heads walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century 2 armchairs solid walnut, all-round carved with historicism ornaments, backrest each side crowned by lion's heads with wide open mouth, scissor legs with baluster crossb...
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19th Century German Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

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...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Textile, Walnut

Italian, Emiliana, Baroque Large Carved & Shaped Walnut Open Armchair, ca. 1680
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, having an arched and shaped slightly reclining backrest and fitted seat, with curving carved open arms, raised on tall turned legs joined by ...
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1680s Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Baroque armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Modenese Gastone, Ascension Latorre, and Bassano's Ebanisteria. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $546 and tops out at $76,500 while the average work can sell for $4,545.

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