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Baroque Benches

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
Vintage Spanish Baroque Carved Mahogany Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: New Upholstery Recommended, Wood In Very Good Condition Designer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Manufacturer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Materials: Mahogany, Original Ne...
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1950s American Vintage Baroque Benches

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Iron

Spanish Wrought Iron Bench W/ Embossed Leather Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish wrought iron "X" bench from the early 1900's. The bench has developed a beautiful patina. A new embossed leather cushion has been added recently.
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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Baroque Benches

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench. Offered is a handsome 18th century Italian Baroque walnut bench from the Tuscany region of Italy that has graceful arms which is profession...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Spanish Carved Large Hall Bench with Storage
Located in Miami, FL
This 19th century mobila bench is richly made with Castilian motifs. Despite its age, the piece has a very solid frame with relatively minor damage. Boards show the evidence of very ...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Benches

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Walnut

18th C Italian Hand Painted Orange Cassapanca Bench
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 18th century Italian Cassapanca, the tall back is carved as Florentine fleur de lis, and the seat and back have hand painted decora...
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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Wood

Early 20th Century Spanish Polychromed Hand Carved Oak Settee or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century Spanish bench made from oak. The back is exquisitely hand carved with two differents motifs, surrounded by decorative ca...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Benches

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Oak

Italian Baroque Walnut Stool with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine 18th century Italian Baroque walnut stool with cabriole legs joined by an X-form stretcher ending in hoof feet. With blue and green Fortuny upholstery...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Large Bench, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Precious period French walnut bench hand carved on the back and on the skirt. Its measurements are for 4 people. It is ideal to place it in the hall of your house and thus give it a ...
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1920s French Vintage Baroque Benches

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Walnut

19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Settee or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French bench made from oak. The back is exquisitely hand carved with two differents motifs, surrounded by decorative carvings. The sides are made up of matching decorati...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Benches

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Oak

Spanish Damask Velvet Bench with Back and Walnut Carved Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Damasq Velvet Bench with Back and Walnut Carved Legs
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Benches

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Velvet, Walnut

New Green Cast Aluminum Three-Seat Garden or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
New green cast aluminum three-seat garden bench Very confortable and resistant Its finish makes it able to withstand the inclement weather. The paint is epoxy resin that is passe...
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2010s European Baroque Benches

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Aluminum

Danish Modern, Sculptural Three Seater Sofa / Bench, Made by Hans Dau, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely romantic Baroque style three seater sofa with cushions covered in vintage fabric. Made in solid oak. Handcrafted by Danish cabinetmaker Hans Dau in the 1950s. The overall im...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Benches

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of 18th Century Venetian Carved Eagle Chairs or Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Venetian carved eagle Grotto chairs or benches. These rare and stunning carved eagle chairs, also known as fantasy furniture ha...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Wood, Walnut

19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Encinitas, CA
Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Walnut

19th C. Italian Baroque Style Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Italian Baroque style bench with a wooden frame and upholstered seat. The frame is finely carved with decorative acanthus leaf details, especially on the legs and the arms. ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Gilt Wood Benches C. 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Baroque style benches, each radiating the opulence and grandeur of the period. These benches are a testament to the lavish aesthetics of the Baroque ers, with their gilt woo...
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1920s Italian Vintage Baroque Benches

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Velvet, Giltwood

18th century, Pair of Baroque Tuscany Lacquered Wooden Benches
Located in IT
18th century, Pair of Baroque Tuscany Lacquered Wooden Benches cm W 247 x D 38 x H 120. seat H 56 cm x D 32 This pair of important baroque benches was made in Tuscany, Italy, at the ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Wood

Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee 18th century or older, some later support added A quietly stunning figural Italian Baroque Bench/ Sett...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

Early Italian Baroque Painted Hall Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Italian Baroque style hand-painted wooden hall bench. Born in Italy in the early 20th century, hand-crafted solid wood construc...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Benches

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Wood

18th Century Italian Pair of Baroque Cassapanche Wooden Storage Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of high quality Cassapanca Walnut benches with the original finish, decorated with typical Italian Baroque motifs. The Cassapanche were used as storage in a castle in...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Walnut

Long French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
an impressively long bench ideal for a hallway or bedroom, in the Baroque taste with rectangular upholstered tight seat above an ornate and symmetrically carved openwork apron with s...
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1920s French Vintage Baroque Benches

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Walnut

19th Century Carved And Gilt Vanity Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century French baroque carved and gilt vanity chair. Upholstered in a vintage fine and colorful brocade of roses and foliage.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Spanish Bench or Low Console Table with Drawers, Lyre Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish bench or low console table with carved lye legs in two side of both legs. Original iron pull hardware and heavy and rare iron stretcher That back has the same ...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Benches

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Iron

Italian 18th Century Painted Baroque Hall Bench
Located in Troy, NY
Very decorative painted bench with a serpentine shaped high back, decorated with a scenic landscape and framed by leafy scrolls, foliate seat rail and remains of polychrome on the se...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Pine, Walnut

Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular used upholstered seat with six turned legs joined by turned stretchers.
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1720s French Antique Baroque Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

Italian Antique Walnut Wood Bench with Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
It's an old , nice and sturdy chest. It has a single internal space with one door to open it . The backrest is also comfortable so as not to lean against the wall: You can put a few ...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Benches

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Walnut

Custom Made Venetian Painted Trompe-L'oeil Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Custom Made Venetian Painted Trompe-L'oeil Bench Newly Upholstered
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Benches

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Italian Baroque 17th century walnut Bench
Located in Troy, NY
Unusual form with strong, conical turned legs joined by conforming stretchers.
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Walnut

Pair of Long French Early 18th Century Upholstered Walnut Benches
Located in Troy, NY
Rare pair of elegant long and narrow upholstered benches, early 18th century of French origin, each having six turned legs joined by conformin...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

New White Cast Aluminium Two Seats Garden or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
New white cast aluminium two seats garden bench. Very comfortable and resistant. Its finish makes it able to withstand the inclement weather. The paint is epoxy resin that is pas...
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2010s European Baroque Benches

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Aluminum

Bench Italian Style with Cabriole Legs
Located in Ballard, CA
A reproduction Italian bench, hand-crafted with traditional joinery, with an antiqued paint finish and patina on the hand-carved cabriole legs. Cu...
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2010s American Baroque Benches

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Wood

Italian Silver Gilt Wrought Iron Scrolled Base Double Stool White Linen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very unusual Italian Silver and Gilt Wrought Iron Scrolled Base Double Stool with new upholstery in French White Linen. This pair of attached stools is also called also a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Benches

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Wrought Iron

Large Deep 17th Century Spanish Oak Bench or Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Large deep 17th century Spanish oak bench, or settee, in aged dark brown color. Long with deep seat. Sturdy mortise and Tenon construction, all ori...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Benches

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Oak

Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th century. This fabulous hand carved wood bench features three carved back splats for resting, flanked within wood arm rests at each far end. The top rail is adorn with four finials...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Benches

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Linen, Wood

18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas
Located in IT
Pair of sofas in carved walnut and lacquered chinoiserie, Venice, early 18th century. This rare and refined pair of sofas was made in Venice at the beginning of the 18th century, ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Wood

Pair of 18th and 19th C Italian Curved Walnut Velvet Benches
Located in Charleston, SC
This pair of curved walnut benches was made in Italy. One is the original dating back to the end of the 18th century. The other is a exact copy that was made in Italy in the mid-19th...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Oak Hall Bench
Located in Duxbury, MA
Beautiful carved oak bench with hidden storage under the seat. c. late 19th or early 20th century. Unmarked.
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Benches

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Oak

A Swedish Baroque -Style Hand Carved Bench
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Baroque-style hand carved walnut bench. With mouton legs and arched stretcher having leaf motif ornaments on cabriole legs. The seat upholstered in hand embroidered crewel ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Baroque Benches

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Textile, Walnut

Baroque Style Carved Solid Beech Bench, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This bench is made in carved and polished with shellac beech. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Benches

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Beech

Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top upholstered in old needlepoint that needs replacement. Turned legs and stretchers.
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Early 1700s French Antique Baroque Benches

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Walnut

21st Century Deluxe Baroque Green Bed Bench by Modenese Interiors, Silver Leaf
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This white baroque bed bench from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors, Italian furniture producer, is a superbly elegant yet confortable piece for a classic decor, best showcased in li...
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2010s Italian Baroque Benches

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

20th Century, Venetian Baroque Stile Carved and Laquered Giltwood Bench
Located in IT
20th Century, Venetian Baroque style carved and laquered giltwood bench. This small center bench was made in the Venetian baroque style around the early twentieth century. The struc...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Benches

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Wood, Giltwood

Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18'century walnut Settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs , covered with silk fabric of Rubelli. cm 220x115x70
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Wood

FOUR-SEATER CHAIR Portuguese, from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
FOUR-SEATER CHAIR Portuguese, from the 18th Century in carved chestnut wood, decorated with plant motifs. Small defects Dim.: 141 x 181 x 181 cm good conditions
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Benches

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Wood

Period Italian Baroque Ebonized Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Period Italian Baroque carved panel incorporated into a bench or settee. Carving used as back is 17th century/seat and legs early 19th...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

21st Century Handpainted Baroque Bed Bench by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This surprising carved baroque bed bench from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors, Italian furniture producer close to Venice, is a classical but up-to-date piece for a luxury decor...
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2010s Italian Baroque Benches

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Bespoke Baroque Tufted Bed Bench with Gold Leaf by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Discover the Italian baroque traditions in a new light with Modenese Luxury Interiors, and admire this long eye-catching Bella Vita bed bench with brown satin tufted upholstery with ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Benches

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Cassapanca Polychrome Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale pair of Italian 18th century Baroque Cassapanca polychrome benches. Each beautiful and statement making bench is raised by elegant curved supports with ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Wood

Italian Rococo Style Gold Velvet Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo style (19th Century) walnut square bench with scroll form legs connected with a replaced stretcher and a gold velvet upholstered seat.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Velvet, Walnut

21st Century Baroque-Inspired Bright Bed Bench with Gold Leaf by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This white baroque bed bench from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors, Italian furniture producer, is a superbly elegant yet confortable piece for a classic decor, best showcased in li...
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2010s Italian Baroque Benches

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

19th Century Italian Baroque Polychrome Cassapanca Wood Storage Hall Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
A beautiful 19th century Italian polychrome casapanca wood storage hall bench having a carved back with the hinged lid opening to reveal a storage well, raised on shaped bracket feet...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Wood

Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood bench/stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood bench/stool. This stunning bench is raised by elegant and most decorative 'X' shaped support with fine scroll...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Giltwood

Dutch Baroque 17th Century Oak Bench
Located in Troy, NY
Rare, unusual and decorative bench, decorated with numerous carved human and lion heads and lion finials. The bulbous turned legs and backrest connected by...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Benches

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Oak

French Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Bench / Footstool
Located in Troy, NY
French early 18th Century Baroque Bench or Footstool of elongated proportions. Walnut frame with nicely turned legs and conforming H-stretcher, good color with deep patina. Solid peg...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Benches

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Wood

Spanish Baroque 17th century walnut Flip-Bench or Low Table
Located in Troy, NY
The multifunctional bench can be used open or closed for seating or as a low table. Of bold stature with strong beautifully shaped lyre-legs joined by wrought iron stretchers and a l...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Benches

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Wrought Iron

Italian Baroque Style Sculpted Walnut Figural Upholstered Bench, Circa 18th
Located in Germantown, MD
A very unusual Italian Baroque Style Sculpted Walnut Figural Upholstered Bench, Circa late 18th Century- Early 19th Century. Measures 20" in width, 18" in depth and stands 20" tall.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Benches

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Hardwood

21st Century Rococo-Inspired Handcarved Bed Bench by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A unique complement to one of Modenese Interiors exclusively luxury bed designs, this bed bench conveys an absolute sense of timeless relax. Softly ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Benches

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Modenese Luxury Bed Bench in Red Upholstery with Natural Finish and Silver Leaf
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Tiny baroque bed bench with red satin and velvet upholstery with solid wood silver-leafed base. This upholstered bench with pillow is perfect if comb...
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2010s Italian Baroque Benches

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Baroque benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque benches 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 benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include and Modenese Gastone. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $938 and tops out at $54,500 while the average work can sell for $5,950.

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