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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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Baroque
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

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

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Velvet, Walnut

Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40
Located in Aarhus C, DK
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. Especially the armrests h...
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1940s Danish Vintage Baroque Armchairs

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Oak, Wool

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

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

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

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

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 Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

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

Materials

Fabric, 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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Steel, TΓ΄le

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

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Velvet, Nutwood

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

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

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 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

Italian Baroque Silver Mecca Giltwood Throne Armchair, Rome 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique Italian Rococo 17th century throne armchair sourced in a palazzo in Rome, features swirls, curls and foliate motif richly hand carved...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Silver Leaf

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 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

French Vintage Armchairs in Chinese Style
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid pair of armchairs designed at the end of 1800, of fine French manufacture. The armchairs are in oriental style as you can see from the sinuous and curved shapes and woven d...
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Early 1800s French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Rattan, Wood

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

Materials

Wood

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

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Faux Fur, Oak

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

Armchair, Upholstered, Os-De Mouton, Walnut, French, 17th Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The outside and inside rectangular back and seat re-upholstered, during its last ownership, with an off-white and grey/blue cotton/linen mix fabric faced with close nailed brass stud...
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1680s French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Armchair Swedish Early Baroque Period Gilt Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Early Baroque period gilt leather Sweden. An armchair in a generous size made during the Carolean Baroque Era 1650-1720 period in Swede...
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Late 17th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century Baroque Leather Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th Century Baroque armchair with original leather clothing from Sweden in dark wood. Β 
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Sicilian Armchairs in Red Lacquer in the Style of Barocco 1700
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Sicilian armchairs in red lacquer in the style of Barocco 1700, lacquered in red lacquer, the Sicilian and delicate style of great passion and design, a pair of very rare arm...
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1930s Italian Vintage Baroque Armchairs

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Wood, Lacquer

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

Royal Throne Armchair in Gold Leaf Finish and Premium Fabric
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A ruler worthy throne like armchair. The upholstery fabric and pattern can be customisable cater to your personal stylistic and preferences. Comes together with an extra plush of padding for comfiness. Laid on the hand carved wooden frame...
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2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

Black and Gold Damask Armchair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Specially designed armchair take on a neo-baroque style. This accent furniture is a great head turner piece in any living space. An eye catching black-gold upholstered fabric part of...
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2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Marble, Gold Leaf

19th Century Swedish Late Baroque Style Upholstered Arm-Chair with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish late Baroque style arm-chairΒ from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Charming unusually armchair with fantastic hand-carved upper part & colorful color. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Pine

Armchairs Pair Large Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Pair Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden. A pair of large armchairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Upholstered in a dark grey cotton velvet with brass n...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Venetian Gold Leaf Armchair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Adding a sophisticate touch to your room with a golden beige armchair decorated with gold leaf finishes. Elegantly wrapped with our own design of damask upholstered fabric. Outstandi...
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2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Marble, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Bergere Armchair in Dark Walnut Finish and Patinated Gold Leaf by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Classic bergere armchair with cushion, decorated with dark walnut finish and patinated gold leaf. Both internal and external upholstery is in high-end Italian fabric with classic-sty...
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2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

Two Seater Blue Damask Sofa in Gold Leaf Carving by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
True essence of the artisanal work is shown through this luxurious classic two seater sofa. A highest quality blend of fabric choice and texture, the recreation of luxe indigo - gold tone of the velvet stripes and frill over the beautiful damask upholstered back seat. The solid wood hand carving...
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2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Marble, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Classic French Armchair in Damask Upholstery and Gold Leaf by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Bringing the 18th century french palace furniture style to your luxururious living space. The grand armchair's rounded embelished arms and legs are in...
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2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

Baroque Style Living Armchair, Hand Carved and Gilded, Fully Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
One of the most representative furniture of the Belloni "Il Classico" collection. Extremely refined armchair inspired by the Baroque style. Finely hand carved in Italy by skilled ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Bleached Oak Carvers or Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of multifunctional bleached Oak Swedish carvers or side chairs. Featuring scrolled arms, decoratively carved seat backs and front frieze. The chairs have been reupholstered in a warm mid-tan leather. Perfect as dining table or handsome decorative statement side chairs.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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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