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Baroque Sofas

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
Antique Louis XV 18th century sofa, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-18th century embodies timeless French elegance. A classic French sofa, it features a curved back with intricate carvings, cabr...
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19th Century Danish Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique Louis XV 18th century sofa, French
Antique Louis XV 18th century sofa, French

Antique Louis XV 18th century sofa, French

$1,889
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the ti...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s

Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s

$3,587 / set
19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century Italian, Northern Tuscan, sofa. With gently curved back and gilded scroll details to each arm. Of walnut construction with hand carved details to each leg,...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany

19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany

$7,448
ROMANTIC SEAT 19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
ROMANTIC SEAT 19th-century Portuguese rosewood sofa. Cane seat and back. Dimensions: 102 x 182 x 56 cm Good condition
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

ROMANTIC SEAT 19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Sofa
ROMANTIC SEAT 19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Sofa

ROMANTIC SEAT 19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Sofa

$3,348 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Modern, Sculptural Three Seater Sofa / Bench, Made by Hans Dau, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
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 Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Modern, Sculptural Three Seater Sofa / Bench, Made by Hans Dau, 1950s
Danish Modern, Sculptural Three Seater Sofa / Bench, Made by Hans Dau, 1950s

Danish Modern, Sculptural Three Seater Sofa / Bench, Made by Hans Dau, 1950s

$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Walnut Leather Brown Spanish Sofa, Bench 18th Century Baroque Cordoba Ironwork
Located in Miami, FL
Doble Armchair or Sofa with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has leather with studs on the seat and upper part of the back, very low chambrances joining the ...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Walnut Leather Brown Spanish Sofa, Bench 18th Century Baroque Cordoba Ironwork
Walnut Leather Brown Spanish Sofa, Bench 18th Century Baroque Cordoba Ironwork

Walnut Leather Brown Spanish Sofa, Bench 18th Century Baroque Cordoba Ironwork

$3,650
Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s

Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s

$5,381 / set
Early 19th Century Tuscan Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Northern Italian sofa from Tuscany. Retaining its original paint and gilded decorative elements. Upholstered in Kravet Kashmira.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 19th Century Tuscan Sofa
Early 19th Century Tuscan Sofa

Early 19th Century Tuscan Sofa

$5,296
17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
17th century Venetian painted and parcel gilt gondola sofa. This gorgeous antique venetian sofa or canape has been newly upholstered in a plush w...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Sofa
17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Sofa

17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Sofa

$16,850
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Panciera Besarel
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 Sofas

Materials

Fabric, 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

$19,850 Sale Price
48% Off
Louis XV Style Sofa in White Italian Boucle
By Soft Baroque
Located in Saint Louis, US
This Louis XV style sofa is a testament to the opulence and creativity of the dynastic French monarchy. The fully restored sofa is covered with an equally luxurious seashell white It...
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1920s American Vintage Baroque Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Louis XV Style Sofa in White Italian Boucle
Louis XV Style Sofa in White Italian Boucle

Louis XV Style Sofa in White Italian Boucle

$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Silk

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

Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa

$39,720 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat
Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat

Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat

$13,850
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Two Magnificent French Armchairs with respective Stools early 19th Century armchair measurements: H: 96cm x 76cm c 75cm stool measures: 45cm x 45cm x 50cm Hight wood and italian silk...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century

Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century

$7,175 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century Swedish Baroque Style Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque sofa. Scraped back to original blue/grey shades of paint and upholstered seat in neutral linen. Seat height: 50cm.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Baroque Style Sofa
18th Century Swedish Baroque Style Sofa

18th Century Swedish Baroque Style Sofa

$8,940
18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa
Located in Alton, GB
Ornately detailed relief 18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa finished in pale gold gilt over gesso on carved hardwood. Wonderfully sculpted centrepiece mask of ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa
18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa

18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa

$5,234
Luxurious Baroque Sofa – Handcrafted, Gold Detailing, Velvet Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Baroque Sofa – Handcrafted with Luxurious Gold Detailing For sale is a magnificent sofa in an opulent Baroque style. This elegant piece combines luxurious design with high...
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20th Century German Baroque Sofas

Materials

Wood

Luxurious Baroque Sofa – Handcrafted, Gold Detailing, Velvet Upholstery
Luxurious Baroque Sofa – Handcrafted, Gold Detailing, Velvet Upholstery

Luxurious Baroque Sofa – Handcrafted, Gold Detailing, Velvet Upholstery

$3,527
Sofa Bench Swedish Baroque Period 1650-1750 Brown Black, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Sofa bench Swedish Baroque Period 1650-1750 brown black, Sweden. A sofa bench made during the Baroque Period 1650-1750 in Sweden / Northern Europe. The seat has been reupholstered in...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sofa Bench Swedish Baroque Period 1650-1750 Brown Black, Sweden
Sofa Bench Swedish Baroque Period 1650-1750 Brown Black, Sweden

Sofa Bench Swedish Baroque Period 1650-1750 Brown Black, Sweden

$11,800
Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The straight, padded back re-upholstered in a modern linen to give a contemporary aesthetic. Originally with red velvet and embellished with 18th century, braid, fringe and tasse...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Linen

Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen
Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen

Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen

$20,690
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 Sofas

Materials

Wood

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

$8,610 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category

1750s Italian Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Wood

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

$8,610 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Sofas

Materials

Oak

Dutch Baroque 17th Century Oak Bench
Dutch Baroque 17th Century Oak Bench

Dutch Baroque 17th Century Oak Bench

$14,950
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 Sofas

Materials

Leather, 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

$38,621 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Baroque Spanish Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an incredible, unique, one of a kind piece made in the early 19th century Spain. Crafted out of solid walnut, features hand turned legs, beautiful walnut back panels, with wrought iron stretcher bars on the bottom. Exquisite liquid velvet upholstery fixed with a gorgeous nailhead trim across the top, further embellished with an embroidered coat of arms...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Baroque Spanish Sofa
19th Century Baroque Spanish Sofa

19th Century Baroque Spanish Sofa

$12,000
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 Sofas

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas
18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas

18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas

$40,660
Baroque Bench with Green Velvet Upholstery, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A large Baroque bench from the 18th century, supported by six elegantly curved cabriole legs. The carved apron is intricately detailed and highlighted by central shell motifs. The a...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Softwood

Baroque Bench with Green Velvet Upholstery, 18th Century
Baroque Bench with Green Velvet Upholstery, 18th Century

Baroque Bench with Green Velvet Upholstery, 18th Century

$3,946
ORATORY 19th-century Portuguese
Located in Madrid, ES
ORATORY 19th-century Portuguese painted and gilded wood. Glass doors and sides, adapted for display purposes. Dimensions: 128 x 60 x 30 cm Good condition
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Wood

ORATORY 19th-century Portuguese
ORATORY 19th-century Portuguese

ORATORY 19th-century Portuguese

$2,391 Sale Price
20% Off
Noble carved and gilded drawing room, Charles X style - 19th century.
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant Emilian living room in the Charles X style, an authentic example of 19th-century aristocratic furniture, consisting of a sofa, two armchairs and a coffee table. The set is di...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Wood

Noble carved and gilded drawing room, Charles X style - 19th century.
Noble carved and gilded drawing room, Charles X style - 19th century.

Noble carved and gilded drawing room, Charles X style - 19th century.

$7,175
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 Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood, Walnut

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

$19,000
Baroque-style three-seater Sofa, 2nd Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A Baroque-style three-seater sofa crafted from walnut in the 2nd half 19th century. The curved backrest and apron are richly adorned with intricately carved decorations featuring she...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Baroque-style three-seater Sofa, 2nd Half 19th Century
Baroque-style three-seater Sofa, 2nd Half 19th Century

Baroque-style three-seater Sofa, 2nd Half 19th Century

$3,826
Antique Scandinavian Oak Settle Bench w/ Cowhide, 18th C.
Located in Norwalk, CT
This settle sofa brings one into an earlier and more rustic period of time. Crafted from solid hand-carved oak wood, this sofa is handsome and sturdy, despite its age. The oak is dar...
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18th Century Danish Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Antique Scandinavian Oak Settle Bench w/ Cowhide, 18th C.
Antique Scandinavian Oak Settle Bench w/ Cowhide, 18th C.

Antique Scandinavian Oak Settle Bench w/ Cowhide, 18th C.

$3,100
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 ...
Category

1750s Italian Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Wood

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

$8,610 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Sofa
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Baroque sofa with outward bending arms and hand-turned ends. The arched back crowns have simple scroll detailing. Notches line the conto...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Sofa
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Sofa

18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Sofa

$10,700
A stunning and vibrant mid 20th century sofa by Pier Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in London, GB
A stunning and vibrant mid 20th century sofa by Pier Luigi Colli recently upholstered in a vibrant orange Brocade fabric. Dimensions: Height: 87 cm Width: 200 cm Depth: 75 cm Sea...
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Sofas

Materials

Silk

A stunning and vibrant mid 20th century sofa by Pier Luigi Colli
A stunning and vibrant mid 20th century sofa by Pier Luigi Colli

A stunning and vibrant mid 20th century sofa by Pier Luigi Colli

$8,138

Baroque sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque sofas 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 sofas 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 sofas 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 sofas, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, and Europa Antiques. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,400 and tops out at $51,812 while the average work can sell for $12,969.

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