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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
Classic Baroque Style Armchair in Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
This finely handcrafted armchair, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1930s, exemplifies the grandeur of the Baroque style. Constructed from solid oak, the chair features intricate ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Classic Baroque Style Armchair in Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Classic Baroque Style Armchair in Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s

Classic Baroque Style Armchair in Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s

$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of VenetianΒ 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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood
Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood

Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood

$3,180 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Grey Baroque-style Armchair
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant armchair in baroque style with curved wooden frame and floral upholstery in pastel shades. The frame has been given a new gray patina.
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Mid-20th Century European Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Grey Baroque-style Armchair
Grey Baroque-style Armchair

Grey Baroque-style Armchair

$1,422
Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of VenetianΒ 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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood
Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood

Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood

$3,975 / set
Hendrix Allardyce Italian Baroque Style Gilt Throne Chair
By HENDRIX ALLARDYCE
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

Materials

Brass

Hendrix Allardyce Italian Baroque Style Gilt Throne Chair
Hendrix Allardyce Italian Baroque Style Gilt Throne Chair

Hendrix Allardyce Italian Baroque Style Gilt Throne Chair

$4,800
18th Century Late baroque armchair in original color
Located in 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

Materials

Birch

18th Century Late baroque armchair in original color
18th Century Late baroque armchair in original color

18th Century Late baroque armchair in original color

$4,090
Pair of French Carved Walnut Wood Baroque Style Armchairs
By Custom Furniture Builders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom made hand carved walnut armchairs. Ivory and Light Blue patterned upholstery. Baroque architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries was known for its highly decorat...
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French Carved Walnut Wood Baroque Style Armchairs
Pair of French Carved Walnut Wood Baroque Style Armchairs

Pair of French Carved Walnut Wood Baroque Style Armchairs

$4,656 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchair
18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchair

18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchair

$6,700
Pair of "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

Pair of "Break" armchair by William Mulas
Pair of "Break" armchair by William Mulas

Pair of "Break" armchair by William Mulas

$7,174 / set
"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

"Break" armchair by William Mulas
"Break" armchair by William Mulas

"Break" armchair by William Mulas

$5,129
Armchair Baroque 18th Century Oak Southern Europe
Located in New York, NY
An armchair in made during the late Baroque period 18th century in southern Europe most likely Spain. Frame from oak in original finish.
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Armchair Baroque 18th Century Oak Southern Europe
Armchair Baroque 18th Century Oak Southern Europe

Armchair Baroque 18th Century Oak Southern Europe

$4,900
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

Materials

Metal, Other

Friar armchair (frailero). Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 17th century.
Friar armchair (frailero). Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 17th century.

Friar armchair (frailero). Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 17th century.

$1,185
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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century 2 Armchairs Antique Baroque Style Scissor Chair Lion Heads walnut
19th Century 2 Armchairs Antique Baroque Style Scissor Chair Lion Heads walnut

19th Century 2 Armchairs Antique Baroque Style Scissor Chair Lion Heads walnut

$2,727
1900s Rare Antique Curved Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in velvet fabric - Wooden legs have been refurbished - Height of seat 43 cm. Β Β 
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Early 1900s Czech Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1900s Rare Antique Curved Armchair
1900s Rare Antique Curved Armchair

1900s Rare Antique Curved Armchair

$2,732 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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Late 17th Century European Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

17th Century Walnut and Leather Armchair
17th Century Walnut and Leather Armchair

17th Century Walnut and Leather Armchair

$2,134
Baroque Armchair, South Germany 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
Antique Baroque Armchair – Hand-Carved Oak Chair from 1750s Southern Germany Discover a rare and original Baroque armchair crafted between 1750-1760 in Southern Germany. Made from d...
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1750s German Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Baroque Armchair, South Germany 1750
Baroque Armchair, South Germany 1750

Baroque Armchair, South Germany 1750

$3,557
Baroque Armchair, Germany 19th century, Finely carved Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
This stunning Baroque armchair from 19th-century South Germany showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Crafted from finely carved walnut and upholstered with a bea...
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1840s German Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Armchair, Germany 19th century, Finely carved Walnut
Baroque Armchair, Germany 19th century, Finely carved Walnut

Baroque Armchair, Germany 19th century, Finely carved Walnut

$3,955 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive 19th century Italian Baroque style carved walnut armchair with beautifully scrolled arms and legs. Upholstered with white and gold fabric. Measures: Arm height is 28 i...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Armchair, 19th Century

Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Armchair, 19th Century

$1,800
Italian Baroque Style Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Baroque Style Armchair, 19th century, with upholstered back and scrolling volute arms above upholstered seat with turned legs. 52" H x 25" W x 27 " D; seat: 19" H.
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19th Century Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Baroque Style Armchair, 19th Century
Italian Baroque Style Armchair, 19th Century

Italian Baroque Style Armchair, 19th Century

$550 Sale Price
35% Off
Armchair Upholstered Kelim Knole Vintage Country House Massive
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, vintage, country house, knole armchair upholstered in a kelim textile A Classic country house piece with the high back and wings creating a ...
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1980s English Vintage Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Armchair Upholstered Kelim Knole Vintage Country House Massive
Armchair Upholstered Kelim Knole Vintage Country House Massive

Armchair Upholstered Kelim Knole Vintage Country House Massive

$3,431
Armchair Commemorative Walnut Folk Initialed JFP dFP French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare late-17th century French walnut, commemorative, open, vernacular, naive, folk armchair with incised initials 'JFP' on the left hand side block and 'dFP' on the right hand side...
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1680s French Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Armchair Commemorative Walnut Folk Initialed JFP dFP French Aubusson Tapestry
Armchair Commemorative Walnut Folk Initialed JFP dFP French Aubusson Tapestry

Armchair Commemorative Walnut Folk Initialed JFP dFP French Aubusson Tapestry

$5,490
Baroque β€œStyle” Armchair
By Susanne Hollis
Located in San Marino, CA
From the Susanne Hollis collection, a Baroque β€œStyle” splat back armchair in an ebonized finish. Side chair also available.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs

Baroque β€œStyle” Armchair
Baroque β€œStyle” Armchair

Baroque β€œStyle” Armchair

$1,850 / set
Reproduction of a Baroque Style Armchair
By Susanne Hollis
Located in San Marino, CA
From the Hollis Collection, a custom Baroque style armchair in an ebonized finish. Side Chair also available. 1 yard customer’s own material.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Reproduction of a Baroque Style Armchair
Reproduction of a Baroque Style Armchair

Reproduction of a Baroque Style Armchair

$2,750 / set
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

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Armchairs Pair Large Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden
Armchairs Pair Large Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden

Armchairs Pair Large Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden

$8,200
Spanish 17th century Baroque Armorial Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
Rare and very special Spanish armchair, the back featuring a prominent coat of arms carved and with painted accents, conforming front stretcher. O...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Spanish 17th century Baroque Armorial Armchair
Spanish 17th century Baroque Armorial Armchair

Spanish 17th century Baroque Armorial Armchair

$12,500
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

Materials

Brass

Italian Pair of 2 Baroque Armchairs, 1600s
Italian Pair of 2 Baroque Armchairs, 1600s

Italian Pair of 2 Baroque Armchairs, 1600s

$3,200
Italian Late Baroque 18th Century Walnut Swivel or Desk Chair of Rare Form
Located in Troy, NY
From the Veneto Region, very unusual and rare swivel chair with an open barrel back with three pierced splats, shaped seat above a swivel mechanism, on three exaggerated cabriole leg...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Late Baroque 18th Century Walnut Swivel or Desk Chair of Rare Form
Italian Late Baroque 18th Century Walnut Swivel or Desk Chair of Rare Form

Italian Late Baroque 18th Century Walnut Swivel or Desk Chair of Rare Form

$12,500
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

Materials

Cherry

Baroque Armchair, Germany end of 18th century
Baroque Armchair, Germany end of 18th century

Baroque Armchair, Germany end of 18th century

$3,320
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

Late 19th Century Pair of French Baroque Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
Late 19th Century Pair of French Baroque Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered

Late 19th Century Pair of French Baroque Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered

$9,265 / set
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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Living Room
19th Century Italian Living Room

19th Century Italian Living Room

$4,268 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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

Materials

Wood

Beautiful German Armchair, 20th Century
Beautiful German Armchair, 20th Century

Beautiful German Armchair, 20th Century

$1,128 Sale Price
20% Off
Venetian Style Armchair
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Re-edition of an 18th century Venetian armchair, hand-carved with beautifully crafted detailing. Hand finished in a gesso white patina...
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2010s British Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Venetian Style Armchair
Venetian Style Armchair

Venetian Style Armchair

$4,570
Pair of 18th Century Style Armchair in the Italian Taste
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18th century style Italianate, "Mediterranean" armchair, upholstered seat, padded armrests and woven cane back, with antique grey patina finish; William R. Eubanks interior design in...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Style Armchair in the Italian Taste
Pair of 18th Century Style Armchair in the Italian Taste

Pair of 18th Century Style Armchair in the Italian Taste

$3,500 Sale Price
21% Off
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Dark Oak and Leather Throne Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome pair of Italian mid-19th century Baroque st. dark oak and leather throne armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant topie shaped feet below block reserves and unique ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Dark Oak and Leather Throne Armchairs
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Dark Oak and Leather Throne Armchairs

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Dark Oak and Leather Throne Armchairs

$16,800 / set

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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