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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 β€” 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 β€” which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as AndrΓ©-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore β€” reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements β€” 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
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

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 Antique Baroque 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 Antique Baroque 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

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 Antique Baroque 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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 10 Chairs, Oak & Hessian, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
An incredible set of 10 dining chairs in oak, seat & back reupholstered in a organic hessian, adding a touch of rustic charm while ensuring comfort and durability. This set is in the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Armchairs

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Oak

Upholstered Corner armchair in baroque style, 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
An armchair designed as a corner solution on three S-shaped legs with a wavy frame and shell decoration. The high curved backrest is upholstered and is crowned by another carved leaf...
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19th Century European Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Giltwood

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

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 white Belgian linen.
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Late 17th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Cognac Faux Leather And Walnut Armchair, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful armchair with stunning details. The chair was produced in 1950s in Czechoslovakia. The chair is made of walnut wooden structure and faux leather sear and backrest. The wood...
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1950s Slovak Vintage Baroque Armchairs

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Faux Leather, 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

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

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Brass

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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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 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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Metal, Other

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Metal, Other

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Upholstery

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Textile, Giltwood

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Giltwood

"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

Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Fine tall German late 17th century Baroque walnut throne armchair with a rectangular arched padded back and seat covered in 17th century Gobelin depicting β€˜Susanna and the Elders’ wi...
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Late 17th Century German Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

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

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

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

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Pearwood

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Rope, Ash, Beech

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

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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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 Antique Baroque 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

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

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

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

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

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

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

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Walnut

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

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

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

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

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

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 CantΓΉ 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

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

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

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

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Brass

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

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

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Velvet, Giltwood

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

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

Armchair Open Upholstered Rust Mohair Velvet French Stretcher
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- 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

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

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

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Gold

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

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, Hendrix Allardyce, and Henning KjΓ¦rnulf. 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 $712 and tops out at $76,500 while the average work can sell for $4,800.

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