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Baroque Canapes

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
19th Century Venetian Silver Gilt Grotto Seahorse Bench
19th Century Venetian Silver Gilt Grotto Seahorse Bench

19th Century Venetian Silver Gilt Grotto Seahorse Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Venetian Silver Gilt Grotto Seahorse Bench. Chic and unusual Venetian Baroque silver gilt Grotto bench, settee, canapé or banquette with se...

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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Canapes

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19th Century Gilded and Painted Grey Italian Sofa Pale Orange  Velvet Upholstery
19th Century Gilded and Painted Grey Italian Sofa Pale Orange  Velvet Upholstery

19th Century Gilded and Painted Grey Italian Sofa Pale Orange Velvet Upholstery

Located in Miami, FL

Italian sofa probably Piedmontese painted with a light grey patina (original color) on a walnut frame. Flowers and vegetal carvings all around the front part of the frame. Entirely ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Canapes

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Velvet, Fruitwood, Walnut

Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa

Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa

Located in Brescia, IT

Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests. Remarkable work by Venetian cabinetmakers. The 18th C...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Canapes

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Walnut, Silk

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century

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Located in Rome, IT

A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...

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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Canapes

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Portuguese Canapé D. João v of the 18th Century
Portuguese Canapé D. João v of the 18th Century

Portuguese Canapé D. João v of the 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

PORTUGUESE CANAPÉ D. JOÃO V of the 18th Century in carved walnut wood. Upholstered seat. Dim.: 110 x 151 x 49 cm. good conditions.

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18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Canapes

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Wood

18th century North Italian Baroque Style Green-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Settee
18th century North Italian Baroque Style Green-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Settee

18th century North Italian Baroque Style Green-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Settee

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A North Italian green-painted and parcel-gilt settee from the mid-18th century. The serpentine padded backrest displays foliate scrolls on the top rail flanked by two scrolls above a...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Canapes

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Portuguese Canape
19th Century Portuguese Canape

19th Century Portuguese Canape

Located in Madrid, ES

19th Century Portuguese Canape XVIII, in Brazilian rosewood with carvings and cane seat. Dim.: 98 x 174 x 54 cm. Very good condition.

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18th Century French Antique Baroque Canapes

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Wood, Rosewood

Portuguese Canapé 19th Century in Mahogany Wood
Portuguese Canapé 19th Century in Mahogany Wood

Portuguese Canapé 19th Century in Mahogany Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

Portuguese Canapé 19th century. In mahogany wood upholstered with fabric in burgundy tones. Dim.: 80 x 170 x 76 cm. Very good condition.  

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Canapes

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Wood

19th Century Baroque Saxony Seat Group, 1880
19th Century Baroque Saxony Seat Group, 1880

19th Century Baroque Saxony Seat Group, 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Four chairs with a sofa in Dresden baroque style. Walnut freed and felted. Rich gilded bronze appliqués, on the backs with perimeter bar contours. Saxony, circa 1880-1890. Dimensi...

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19th Century German Antique Baroque Canapes

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa
19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa

19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa

Located in Faversham, GB

A stunning 19th century sofa or bench settee in a distressed grey painted finish. The sofa has a wide rectangular padded back with open padded arms and a generous rectangular padded...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Canapes

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Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century

Located in Rome, IT

A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...

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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Canapes

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Wood

Set of Six Portuguese Chairs and Two Chairs D. João v of the 18th Century
Set of Six Portuguese Chairs and Two Chairs D. João v of the 18th Century

Set of Six Portuguese Chairs and Two Chairs D. João v of the 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

SET OF SIX CHAIRS AND TWO CHAIRS Portuguese D. João V, 18th Century in carved walnut wood. Upholstered seats. Dim.: (chair) 110 x 64 x 49 cm good conditions.

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18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Canapes

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Wood

1 Original Bench from the 1900 Period in Oak
1 Original Bench from the 1900 Period in Oak

1 Original Bench from the 1900 Period in Oak

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1 original bench from the 1900 period in oak These bench is very well made, very light and nevertheless very solid, because although not restored there is no lack or broken bars.

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Early 1900s European Antique Baroque Canapes

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Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940
Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940

Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940/1950 4 armchairs are also available, in another advert

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1940s French Vintage Baroque Canapes

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French Canape Set, 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs Late 19th Century Early 20th Century
French Canape Set, 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs Late 19th Century Early 20th Century

French Canape Set, 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs Late 19th Century Early 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

French canape set, 4 chairs and 2 armchairs. Late 19th century, early 20th century. in carved and gilded wood. Upholstered seats. Dim.: (armchair) 97 x 88 x 52 cm. Good conditions.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Canapes

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Wood

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Baroque canapes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque canapes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage canapes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque canapes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original canapes, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, and Europa. 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 canapes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,685 and tops out at $46,426 while the average work can sell for $7,813.