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Baroque Settees

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 Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

Located in Miami, FL

19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a carved shields in the back leather. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine structure . This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in good condition, the wood restored but the leather is damaged. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X-frame when viewed from the front or back. It was designed to fold so it was portable and used during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits. The title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola, who is renowned for his clash with tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee
Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee

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 Settees

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Wood

French BaroqueStyle settee in gilt gold and silver finish, hand carved
French BaroqueStyle settee in gilt gold and silver finish, hand carved

French BaroqueStyle settee in gilt gold and silver finish, hand carved

Located in Houston, TX

This piece is unique because the design is very special due to the fine carving And the combination of gold and silver finishes incorporated. The piece is not Only beautiful but fun...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee
Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee

Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

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 Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Baroque Sofa, Germany 1750
Baroque Sofa, Germany 1750

Baroque Sofa, Germany 1750

$6,180Sale Price|20% Off

Baroque Sofa, Germany 1750

Located in Leimen, DE

18th Century Baroque Sofa, Germany This exquisite Baroque sofa from Germany, circa 1750, features a finely hand-carved walnut frame with intricate details typical of the 18th century...

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1750s Antique Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and rare Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural settee (Sofa-Loveseat), attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...

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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

Located in Miami, FL

19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a gentleman in the back. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs (no shows in the picture) . This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in perfect condition. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed from the front or back. It was designed to fold so it was portable and used during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits. The title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola, who is renowned for his clash with tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. To fold this interestingly beautiful chair you must first remove the back rail which simply slides upward out of slots in the arms, then push the arms together to fold. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather
Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather

Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather

By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare finely carved Venetian Baroque style figural walnut throne settee or bench, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...

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1850s Italian Antique Baroque Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Baroque Style Chintz-Upholstered Daybed, circa 1940s
French Baroque Style Chintz-Upholstered Daybed, circa 1940s

French Baroque Style Chintz-Upholstered Daybed, circa 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Rather theatrical and glamorous daybed with a sweeping S-shaped top, raised on large turned baluster legs. The structure is painted in an elegant light green, and has been newly upholstered in vintage chintz.

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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees

Italian 18th Century Painted Baroque Hall Bench
Italian 18th Century Painted Baroque Hall Bench

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 Settees

Materials

Pine, Walnut

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 Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black leather seat and back, accented with brass roset...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

Located in Miami, FL

19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a lion shield in the back. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs (no shows in the picture). This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in perfect condition. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X-frame when viewed from the front or back. It was designed to fold so it was portable and used during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits. The title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola, who is renowned for his clash with tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. To fold this interestingly beautiful chair you must first remove the back rail which simply slides upward out of slots in the arms, then push the arms together to fold. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black leather seat and back, accented with brass roset...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarolas chairs, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black tooled leather seat and back, accented with br...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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