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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 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

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Brass

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

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

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Walnut

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

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Leather, Walnut

Chair Carved Silver-Gilt Painted 18thc Original Floral Silk Brocatelle Floral
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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

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

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

Alpine Board Chair Decorated with Two Birds 18th Century
Located in Epfach, DE
The present piece is an unusual board chair made of walnut from the Alpine region. It is not a simple peasant chair, as evidenced by the particularly orn...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Spanish Baroque Embossed Leather Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular leather back and seat with brass studs, square legs with carved stretcher. Brass finials. Provenance William Hodgins.
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Early 1700s Spanish Antique Baroque Chairs

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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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Antique Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs Pine Tall Backs
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of northern Swedish antique baroque chairs from the mid to late 1700s, around 1770. The chairs are provincial and have a stately appearanc...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Antiques Baroque Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish late baroque chair from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden A lovely chair with fantastic patina. Scraped by hand to its wel...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Pine

Couch Signed Jakob and Josef Kohn, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Couch signed Jakob and Josef Kohn 19th Size 103 x 11cm8 x 50 good state of conservation.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 19th-Century Baroque Oakwood Side Chairs - Refined Craftsmanship
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a world of historical elegance with our set of four Late 19th-century Baroque Side Chairs, showcasing the perfect fusion of artistic craftsmanship and practicality. These c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

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Iron

Chairs Set Four 4 Walnut Carved Marot 18 Century Silk Damask Yellow Upholstered
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- 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

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 a classic 17th century armchair It also ...
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1680s European Antique Baroque Chairs

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Faux Fur, Oak

Royal Baroque Chair with Armrest Gold Leaf by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Enjoy your royal meal while sitting on this wonderfully upholstered chair with armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors featuring a wood frame gold leaf applied in details, upholstered...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Set of Five Italian Baroque Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of five Baroque chairs on curved S-legs with upholstered seat and backrest. The chairs were expertly finished and covered with a white base fabric.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs

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Walnut

Chairs Assembled Baroque Style Set of 10 Dining Chairs Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs Assembled Baroque Style Set of 10 Dining Chairs Black Sweden. An assembled set of 10 dining chairs in the baroque style made during the 18-19th Century. Refinished in our Lase...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

18th Century German Baroque Chair in Carved Walnut, circa 1740
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18th century German Baroque chair was made circa 1740 in South Germany. It is beautifully carved in walnut and in its stunning original con...
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1740s German Antique Baroque Chairs

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Walnut

Baroque Chair Finely Hand Carved, Gold Leaf Finished with Devorè Velvet
Located in Barlassina, IT
Refined baroque chair, hand carved in Italy. Wood frame gold leaf applied. Upholstered with a precious devorè velvet in brown bronze and gold shades. Unique piece ready to be deliv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Baroque Chair with Armrests with Curved Legs in Red Damascus
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Refurnish your newbuilt mansion with a touch of monarchy by adding one of Modenese Interior's most sold baroque pieces. This dining chair with armrests features wide surfaces of hand...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair with Armrests by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Specially designed chair with armrests by Modenese Luxury Interiors take on a true baroque style. This wonderful chair is a great head turner...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

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Gold Leaf

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 Chairs

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Wood

Baroque Chair with Armrest in Natural Wood Walnut and Gold Leaf Finish
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Elegant baroque chair with armrest in walnut natural wood and patinated gold leaf finishes. Our artisans used here a premium damascus ivory fabric and curated the model in every deta...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

4 Original Chairs from the 1900 Period in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 original chairs from the 1900 period in oak these chairs are 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 Chairs

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Oak

Antique Italian Besarel Walnut Arm Chair Baroque Upholstered Mid-19th C Rare
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Panciera Besarel
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~~an antique carved walnut arm chair...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Three Original Antique Baroque Chairs, circa 1740 Solid Walnut Wood hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Three original museum Baroque Solid Walnut Chairs, circa 1740 Solid walnut. On the curled legs, strongly cambered frame. Curved, medial-shaped backrest. Seat and backrest from the g...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Baroque Chairs

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Walnut

Hand-Carved Baroque Chair with Sagomated Curved Legs in Red Damascus by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Refurnish your newbuilt mansion with a touch of monarchy by adding one of Modenese Interior's most sold baroque pieces. This dining chair features wide surfaces of hand-carved squigg...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Six George II Style Chairs Red and Gold Japanese Side Chairs 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Six George II style chairs red and gold Japanese side chairs each decorated with chinoiserie scenes of a courteous character on arched legs joine...
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19th Century English Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chairs Dining Room Chairs Swedish Baroque Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs dining room chairs Swedish Baroque black Sweden. An assembled set of six chairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Refinished in our Laserow Black and upholstered in a ...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian Baroque period folding bench (faldistorio), the "X" frame with scroll etched iron supports with notched corners, joined by rosettes, topped by superstructure with suppressed ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

19th Century White Lions Paw Arras Orangery Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely stunning Arras Orangery chair, the highly decorative and detailed piece is in exceptional antique condition. This is the early original Arras model, bearing the Lions P...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Baroque Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
French Baroque style hand carved fruit wood armchair with typical neoclassical rock and plant decorations, gold leaf gilded and painted over in additi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

1 Original Armchair from the 1900 Period in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1 original chairs from the 1900 period in oak These armchair is very well made, very light and nevertheless very solid, because although not restored there is no lack or broken bar...
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Early 1900s European Antique Baroque Chairs

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Oak

Set of Two Baroque Chairs, South German, 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
A set of two original Baroque chairs, South German, 18th century. This unique set of Baroque chairs is made of walnut. The chairs have beautiful...
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1750s German Antique Baroque Chairs

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Walnut

Baroque Side Chair in Ivory White Finish and Curved Legs by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Majestic dining side chair by Modenese Gastone with curved baroque legs and precious upholstery. Premium lisht purple satin fabric with leaves pattern and gold leaf appliqued details...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Baroque Chair with Armrests in Ivory White Finish and Curved Legs by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Majestic dining chair with armrest by Modenese Gastone presenting curved baroque legs and precious upholstery. Premium lisht purple satin fabric with leaves pattern and gold leaf app...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Armchair, Walnut, Carved, Upholstered, Daniel Marot, Flemish, 17 Century Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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

19th Century Swedish Baroque Style Chair
Located in Boden, SE
Rustic Baroque style chair from Boden Norrbotten, North of Sweden. The chair is a country furniture from the first half of the 19th century. The ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Pine

Two Baroque Chairs, Prob. Butzbach, Germany, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two chairs with slightly different decors, carved of walnut or walnut and beech. Cf. stylistically: Bauer/Märker/Ohm: European Furniture from Gothic to Art Nouveau, Museum für Kunsth...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Six Baroque Chairs, France 1760
Located in Belmont, MA
This original set of 6 Baroque chairs comes from France and dates back to around 1760. These pretty 18th century chairs are made of hand carved oak. They are decorated with fine roca...
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1750s European Antique Baroque Chairs

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Oak

Handsome 18th C Italian Baroque Arm Chair with Intricately Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood Baroque armchair from the 18th century, possibly older. This antique chair from Italy has meticulous hand-carvings throughout, with particular emphasis along i...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Custom Occasional chair in walnut with barley twist legs and stretchers. Beautifully carved scrolled arms. As shown in COL and nail heads. Can be made in any finish, in solid Wal...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Chairs

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Oak, Walnut

Armchair Walnut Leather Brown Spanish 17th Century Baroque Cordoba Ironwork
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Characterful open armchair injecting atmosphere into any interior - Pared down form with a contemporary feel - Tactile with original patina and thick modern leather. - Character...
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1690s Spanish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Walnut

8 Antique Swedish 18th Century Baroque French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Suite of 8 Swedish gilt and gesso Louis XV/Rococo side chairs, Circa mid 18th century. Features an ornately scalloped frame with shell carvings on the apron and crest. Upholstered in...
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18th Century Antique Baroque Chairs

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Silk, Giltwood

19th Century French Baroque Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
French baroque style hand carved fruitwood armchair with typical neoclassical rock and plant decorations, gold leaf gilded and painted over in additio...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs

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Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs

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Giltwood

Chairs Pair of Swedish Baroque Brown Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair of Swedish Baroque brown black Sweden. A pair of side chairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. A dark brown frame with discrete carvings. Seat upholstered in soft...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Baroque Thron Chair in Colonial Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique body, solid rosewood. Initials on the frame. Trapezoidal, profile-trimmed frame on strongly curved legs with applied Akkanthus, ending in plastically carved claw feet. High, b...
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19th Century English Antique Baroque Chairs

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Wood

ROCOCO Hand Carved Gray Baroque Chair or Throne in Solid Wood - Hand Carved
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Rococo throne by Ferruccio Laviani is a regal masterpiece meticulously handcrafted in Italy that transcends the ordinary to become a luxurious statem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Chairs

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Wood, Oak

Italy Mid-18th Century Wooden Pair of Dining Chairs Hand Carved
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very beautiful pair of elegant dining chairs hand carved in solid oak. Their shapes are gorgeous and the proportions makes them an important presence in a dining room. Dee...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs

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Oak

19th Century antique Oriental Chair with Inlaid Marakesh, 1900 beech carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood with various inlays. Beautifully turned. This type of furniture was very popular in Europe in the 19th century.
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Early 1900s Maghreb Antique Baroque Chairs

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Beech

Pair of Baroque Chairs, North Rhine-Westphalia / Germany, circa 1780
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of baroque chairs made of solid oak with openwork backrests with an upholstered centre bar and carved vegetable décor with shell ornament on the curved frame. The chairs are covered with blue velvet. Shown in: Eller, Möbel des Klassizismus, Louis XVI and Empire, Munich 2002, p 204:301; and W. Schwarze, Antike deutsche Möbel...
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1780s German Antique Baroque Chairs

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Oak

Set, Pair, Armchairs, Armchair, Stool, Ebonised, Baroque, Baroque-Revival
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, matched pair of ebonised armchairs from The Baroque & Baroque-Revival Periods & An Antiquarian, Baroque stool - From a private, furniture collection, acquired to represent three different periods of European manufacture & collecting of ebonised furniture...
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1680s English Antique Baroque Chairs

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Ebony

Venetian Style Armchair
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 Chairs

Materials

Wood, Gesso

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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut 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 Franz Hohn. 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 $740 and tops out at $44,528 while the average work can sell for $3,852.

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