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Baroque Chairs

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
Italian Chair Versailles Style
Located in Cantù, IT
Versailles style chair. Single piece upholstered in velvet with a high back that allows you to be comfortable. Made in Italy Created and designed by Mice di Domenico Rugiano.
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Chairs

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Velvet

18th Century Style Italian BELLA Carved Solid Walnut Side Chair Leather to order
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our BELLA side chair - Bellini's exclusive 18th century style antique reproduction side chair handcrafted of solid Italian walnut with beautifully carved front legs and premium antiq...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Set of 6 "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural classic set of 6 high back Razorblade dining chairs in dark patinated oak, seats reupholstered in reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Henning (He...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Chairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Oak & Vintage Fabric, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural classic set of 6 dining chairs in oak and it´s original vintage fabric, made by a danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The overall impression of these mid century chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Chairs

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Oak, Fabric

Rare Portuguese Chair 19th Century Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE PORTUGUESE CHAIR 19th century Rosewood in rosewood with carvings. Back and seats upholstered in fabric. Usage signs. DIM.: 115 x 55 x 40 cm. very good condition.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs

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Rosewood

Rare Portuguese Armchair 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Portuguese armchair 19th century in kingwood, back and seats with leather and studs, decorated with plant motifs. Signs of use. Dim.: 140 x 55.5 x 48 cm.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

Wabi Sabi French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina, well suited for the modern interior...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs

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Wood, Pine

19th Century Miniature Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Miniature Chairs CHAIRS POSSIBLY MADE FOR DOLLS OR SAMPLES FOR SALE. THEY ARE FROM THE XIX CENTURY MADE IN MAHOGANY. VERY GOOD STATE. MEA...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

Set of 6 Chairs in Oak & Vegan Lambswool, Danish Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural classic set of 6 dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in longhaired vegan lambswool. Strong references to the popular "razor blade" model. Attributed to Henning (He...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, 6 Dining Chairs in Oak & Gotland Sheepskin, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined classic set of 6 dining chairs in solid oak, seats reupholstered in Gotland Sheepskin, a silky touch and gorgeous shining gray color. Strong references to the popular "razo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Six French Country Ladderback Painted Dining Chairs Early 19th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Six French country ladderback painted dining chairs early 19th century. Superb quality set of 6 antique French Louis XV Baroque style carv...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

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Fruitwood

Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly popular and sculptural set of 6 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabri...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Chairs

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Wool, Oak, Sheepskin

Antique Spanish Leather and Wood Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Classic antique Baroque style dining chairs, in weathered wood, and leather. Both are structurally sound and sturdy, both show some cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. We ...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Highback "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Bouclé, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural classic set of 4 highback Razorblade dining chairs in light patinated oak, seats reupholstered in luxurious Bouclé, Storr 1501 (Eggshell) from BUTE fabric. Made by Henni...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Chairs

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Wool, Oak, Bouclé

Set of Four Baroque Style Chairs
Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT
Set of four baroque style chairs (late fifteenth century), made in the late 1800. The characteristic of this style lies in the wavy lines, the harmonious curves and the search for co...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Baroque Chairs

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Straw, Wood

Garouste Et Bonetti, Paire De Chaises "Jour Et Nuit", 1993
Located in PARIS, FR
Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti (Nés en 1949 & 1953) Paire de chaises « Jour et Nuit » - 1993 Structure en métal laqué noir, ornements en bronze argenté, tissu de velours corail Édition Galerie Avant...
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1990s French Baroque Chairs

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Metal, Bronze

Wooden Carved Tripod Chair with Leather Seat, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France. A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina, well suited for the modern interior...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Pine

Pair of Romantic Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Romantic chairs 19th century In carved oak wood, hollow back, cane seats. Decorated with plant motifs. Signs of use. Dimensions.: 101 x 47 x 42 cm.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

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...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

4 Portuguese Chairs 19th Century in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
4 Chairs Portuguese, 19th century in Brazilian rosewood, carved. Seat and back in straw. Signs of use. Dimensions: 100 x 43 x 41 cm.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs

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Rosewood

Set of 3 German Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
20th century 3 armchair set Germans in carved and gilded wood, decorated with plant motifs. Seats and back upholstered with studs. Signs of use. DIM.: 97 x 64 x 50 cm.
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20th Century German Baroque Chairs

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Wood

11 Portuguese Chairs from the 20th Century in Mahogany
Located in Madrid, ES
11 chairs Portuguese from the 20th century, in mahogany wood with straw back, fabric seats. Signs of use. Dimensions: 90 x 50 x 42 cm.
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20th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs

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Mahogany

Lot of 6 Chairs Portuguese 19th Century in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
Lot of 6 chairs Portuguese 19th century in Brazilian rosewood, cut and pierced table, straw seats. Dimensions: 99 x 50 x 40 cm.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs

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Rosewood

Set of 9 Portuguese Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 9 chairs Portuguese, 19th century in oilwood wood, cane seats, hollow back. Small defects and signs of use. Dimension: 88 x 47 x 43 cm.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Portuguese Chairs from the 20th Century in Chestnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Six chairs Portuguese, from the 20th century. in chestnut wood, pierced back, leather seats with studs. Signs of use. Dimensions: 103 x 48 x 38 cm.
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20th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Gray Painted Baroque Side Dining Chairs, Sweden, circa 1800-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique set of eight Swedish country baroque dining side chairs with tall backs. Gray painted finish is distressed, revealing the natural wood p...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Baroque style giltwood chairs. Stunning pair of Roman Baroque style gilt wood chairs, circa 1920. These unusual chairs or side chairs h...
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1920s Italian Vintage Baroque Chairs

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Mohair, Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Fine and very rare pair of early 18th century Swedish Baroque chairs in their original finish, circa 1700 Sweden. Leather is original with some ...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Ten French Baroque Style Walnut Masked Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating set of ten 19th century hand-carved walnut dining chairs made in the French baroque or renaissance revival style. The chairs feature tall backs with intricately carved grotesque...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

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Walnut

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 h...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

"His" Venetian Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A richly carved walnut Venetian arm chair. This is the "His" version of a "His and Her" chairs. Sold separately. This is a slightly bigger versio...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

"Her" Venetian Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A richly carved walnut, Venetian arm chair. Covered in later velvet with antique fringe. This is the "hers" of "his and her" chairs (sold separate...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

18th Century Cherrywood Side Chair Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique 18th century cherrywood side chair from the period of emperor Joseph II. of Austria, the son of empress Maria Theresia, around 1790. Made of solid cherrywood, this decorative antique chair...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Chairs

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Fabric, Cherry

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 Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Portuguese Chairs in Kingwood
Located in Madrid, ES
18th century, Portuguese, in kingwood. Woven leather and nails. Leather decorated with reserve cupid, wrapped in plant motifs. Turned legs and crosspieces. Dimensions: 126 x 5...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sedan chair for 2 people Portuguese 18th century in carved, painted and gilded wood, fabric-lined interior, leather cover. Restorations, failures and ...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Portuguese Chairs 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 18th Century in carved and gilded walnut wood. upholstered. Dim.: 125 x 56 x 50 cm good conditions.
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Portuguese Fauteuils
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF 18th Century Portuguese FAUTEUILS in rosewood wood, upholstered seats, backs and armrests. Dim.: 90 x 64 x 56 cm good conditions.
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs

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Rosewood, Wood

Set of Four Baroque Style Chairs, Germany 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of four Baroque style chairs have a beautifully hand-carved flower and rocaille decor. The chairs date back to the 19th century and were m...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair William & Mary Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These beautifully carved high back William & Mary side chairs were created at the end of the sixteenth century c. 1690. The intricate carving of the legs, stretchers snd backs are in...
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Late 17th Century English Antique Baroque Chairs

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Linen, Walnut

Mid 18th Century Swedish Baroque Leather Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish leather baroque chair from the mid 1700s. The chair has the classic angular shape with upholstery in leather. It could be the original leather but either way the leather has ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Leather, Pine

Pair Of Large Armchairs 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair Of Large Armchairs XIX Century PAIR OF FRENCH ARMCHAIRS FROM THE XIX CENTURY WITH ITS ORIGINAL ABUSSON UPHOLSTERY. THE CONDITION IS VERY G...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Good pair of 18th century Swedish Baroque chairs in their original color with great patination, circa 1750.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Baroque Style Schmieg-Hungate & Kotzian LLC., Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., a set of 8 one of a kind dining chairs by expert NYC cabinet makers Schmieg, Hungate and Kotzian in the Italian Baroque style...
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1920s American Vintage Baroque Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Oak Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome pair of Swiss oak side or hall chairs with circular open work backs holding a shield with beautifully carved eagles in the centers. In the alpine style...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Baroque Chairs

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Oak

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 Chairs

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Gold

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 Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Late Baroque Swedish Chairs, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1750-1760
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late Baroque Swedish chairs, origin: Sweden, circa 1750 -1760, reupholstered in linen sateen fabric from Rogers & Goffigon, the wood stained to resemble walnut. The for...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

Fine Pair of Swedish Late Baroque Chairs
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Fine pair 18th century Swedish late baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina and proportions. Ca 1850 Sweden.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Pine

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 Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Armchair, Walnut, Carved, Upholstered, Daniel Marot, Flemish, 17 Century Baroque
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
A fine, large, late 17th century, Flemish, open armchair in the style of Daniel Marot with an upholstered seat This fine, armchair is an, unusually, large size and the carving is of exceptional quality reflecting the status of the owner it was made for. It is sturdy and in usable condition. Chairs of this type, with tall, intricately carved backs, were placed in rows against a wall forming part of the decoration of a room. The carving of the back of this chair is French in style and was based on decorative prints by Daniël Marot The cresting carved with a profusion of acanthus leaf scrolls. The back with fine, pierced carving. The mid-section with a central flowerhead with scrolled shields above and below ornamented with flowerheads acanthus leaf crestings. Two pairs of carved ‘S’ scrolls ornamented with acanthus leaves either side. The tapering turned sections surmounted by ionic capitals and supporting back of the scroll arms carved with acanthus leaf ornament. The front arms supported by baluster and tapering turned sections ornamented with acanthus leaf carving. The legs joined by a shaped ‘H’ stretcher with central finial, on bun feet. The upholstered seat reupholstered in a bargello woven in tones of blue, green, red and gold faced with braid and brass studwork. The back of the chair has an incredible, 19th century, oak support from the cresting to halfway down the back, which has been beautifully carved to conform with the open sections of the back, and two braces down the length of the back. There are also two oak supports behind seat blocks at the top of the legs. These repairs are sensitive to the model of chair and have become part of its character and features in their own right and they are very interesting from a conservation history perspective. There are two old repairs to a small break in the cresting on the right hand side and the hairline cracks are visible, an old repair to a small break in the top right of the central splat with a small piece added and a visible hairline crack. The right side of the back has noticeable worm damage on the right seat block which is probably the root cause of the break on the block on this side from impact as the chair probably fell backwards at some point and either onto its right side or it hit something on that side and the block weakened by worm gave way as the damage to the chair is localised on the far right side. Because the backs are high on these Daniel Marot chairs they are top heavy and invariably do have damage to the backs and crestings from impact damage so this is not unusual. The right block has been repaired thoroughly and is stable and there is no live worm in the chair. It would be possible to disguise these repairs but I have left them as they are consistent with the 19th century date of the supports and conform with museum standards. A full set of photographs...
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1690s Dutch Antique Baroque Chairs

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Walnut

Chair Carved Silver-Gilt Painted 18thc Original Floral Silk Brocatelle Floral
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
A fine, carved, silver-gilt & painted,18th century, side chair with original floral, silk Brocatelle Feminine, sidechair in rare, original condition with original textile bringing s...
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1760s Italian Antique Baroque Chairs

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Beech

Set of Six Portuguese Chairs from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six Portuguese chairs from the 19th century, in carved chestnut wood, with leather and nailing. Leather decorated with plant motifs. Small defects. Dimension: 107 x 49 x ...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

Carved Baroque Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four baroque side chairs is in good condition and made out of oakwood with a bleached wood finish. The chairs have elegantly hand-carved backrests, intricate molding alon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Iron

Chairs Set Four 4 Walnut Carved Marot 18 Century Silk Damask Yellow Upholstered
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
- Chairs of this calibre rarely come onto the open market. These are of the type that one sees either illustrated in classic reference books, or standing in grand country houses and ...
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1720s English Antique Baroque Chairs

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Walnut

Portuguese CANAPE, PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS and PAIR OF CHAIRS 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CANAPE PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS AND PAIR OF CHAIRS Portuguese from the 19th century, in Brazilian rosewood with carvings. Seats and back in straw. Small de...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

Louis XV Canape in Carved Walnut Wood French work of the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Louis XV Canape in carved walnut wood. French work of the 18th century. Measurements: 88 x 63 x 195 cm Good condition
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

Antique Italian Besarel Walnut Arm Chair Baroque Upholstered Mid-19th C Rare
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning & rare Italian venetian highly carved walnut Baroque upholstered arm chair~~ Besarel~~mid-19th century We recently had the good fortune to obtain this rare work of art~~a...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Baroque chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Modenese Gastone, Europa, and Henning Kjærnulf. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £475 and tops out at £35,595 while the average work can sell for £3,549.

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