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Baroque Seating

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
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Danish Baroque Style Solid Oak + Cognac Leather 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a stunning set of 10 Danish vintage dinning room chairs in great baroque style from the 1930s. Most likely handcrafted by cabimetmaker Lars Møller in Denmark according to the book: 40 years of Danish Furniture Design 1927-1936 All chairs are made of stained solid oak. The frame and turned legs are decorated with hand carved details All seats are upholstered for about 25 years ago by a skilled well-trained furniture...
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1930s Danish Vintage Baroque Seating

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Brass

Set of 6 "Razorblade" Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and sculptural set of six oak dining chairs, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Known as the iconic “Razorblade” mode...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Vintage Spanish Baroque Carved Mahogany Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: New Upholstery Recommended, Wood In Very Good Condition Designer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Manufacturer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Materials: Mahogany, Original Ne...
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1950s American Vintage Baroque Seating

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Iron

Set of Four Antique Swedish Late-Baroque Chairs with Original Paint and Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chairs from the late Baroque period, around 1770. This is a set of four chairs which are an original set and have been together since the making. Scraped to the origi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating

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Pine

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 Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Antique Louis XV Chairs, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden chair from the mid-18th century embodies timeless French elegance. A classic French dining chair, it features a curved back with intricate carvi...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Danish Oak Footstool with Hand-Embroidered Cushion & Cane Seat, Baroque, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming mid-20th century Danish oak footstool, dating from the 1940s–1950s. The bench features a sturdy frame with straight rails and finely turned legs, giving it both a classic ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating

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Oak, Linen, Cane

19th Century Baroque Carved Oak Cathedral Chapel Chairs Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
The baroque styling is revealed in the high relief carving of these cathedral chapel chairs. The tall back and sides allowed for privacy, while in this example the two seats are join...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Baroque Seating

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Oak

Pair of Florentine Baroque Style Ebonized Chairs Classical Greek Inlaid Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 18th-century Florentine Baroque-style side chairs, ebonized and finely inlaid with ivory. Each features a pierced splat depicting classical Greek muse, with carved details an...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Ivory, Ebony

19th C. Iron & Brass X-Frame Curule Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful late 19th century Italian iron and brass x-frame folding curule bench with leather seat.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Baroque Seating

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Set of 4 “Gillberga” Oak Dining Chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Modern, 1923
Located in Odense, DK
A distinguished set of four “Gillberga” dining chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1923 and emblematic of early Swedish Classicism. The frame is supported by turned, connected ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Seating

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Fabric, Oak

A Hexagon Stool in Oak, Reupholstered Seat in Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern stool in oak with curly legs, the hexagon seat reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A fine stoo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating

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Lambskin, Oak

19th C. Italian Baroque Style Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Italian Baroque style bench with a wooden frame and upholstered seat. The frame is finely carved with decorative acanthus leaf details, especially on the legs and the arms. ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Faux Leather, Walnut

20th Century Pair of Spanish Polychromed Sgabello Carved Side Chair or Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Sgabello carved side chair or stool depicting shields from Spain. Original polychrome It has a large crest featuring a crown.  
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating

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Walnut

Set of Six French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Mohair Velvet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six French Os de Mouton baroque style dining chairs crafted from oak. The stylish chairs feature a moss green mohair velvet upholstery bordered by patinated brass tac...
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20th Century French Baroque Seating

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Brass

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 Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Early 20th Century Spanish Polychromed Hand Carved Oak Settee or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century Spanish bench made from oak. The back is exquisitely hand carved with two differents motifs, surrounded by decorative ca...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating

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Oak

Two Pairs of 20th Century French Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French armchairs exemplifies timeless design and craftsmanship. Constructed from solid walnut, the chairs feature beautifully styled carved frames w...
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20th Century French Baroque Seating

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Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Throne Chair, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
We are pleased to offer for sale this incredible French designed open armchair, ridge rail pierced and carved with mythological animals and spiral turned supports, oval backrest, sea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Modern, A Hexagon Stool in Oak, Reupholstered Seat in Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern stool in oak with curly legs, the hexagon seat reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1950s. A fine stoo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating

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Lambskin, Oak

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Scroll Arm Benches 5 Ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of Italian hand-carved scroll arm benches made in the Baroque taste. The bench seats feature highly carved beech frames with intricate designs having a floral motif. The f...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Set of Four Baroque Style Dining Chairs by Kreiss Collection
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Set of four dining chairs by Kreiss collection Hollywood, CA. Palazzo chairs made in the Italian Baroque style from handcrafted hardwood frames. The set...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Seating

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Brass

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

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Giltwood

A Hexagon Stool in Oak with Storage, Seat in Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish modern stool in oak with curly legs, the hexagon seat reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. A fine twist with the storage room underneath the seat....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating

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Lambskin, Oak

Set of Six 18th C. Portuguese Rococo Dining Chairs, Jacaranda Wood, Fortuny F.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six Portuguese dining chairs, comprised of five side chairs and one armchair. Mid-18th century. Also known as Jacaranda ch...
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1750s Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating

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Jacaranda

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 Seating

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Leather, Wood

Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A whimsical fantasy hand carved chair by the great Venetian craftsman of the era. This lovely piece features an unique seahorse carved back and scallop shell seat retaining much of i...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Silver Leaf

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 Seating

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Walnut

Early Baroque Armchair, dated 1701
Located in Greding, DE
Impressive early Baroque armchair with straight, upholstered armrests, turned baluster legs, and cross stretchers. The rectangular backrest is topped with a carved crest rail featuri...
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Early 1700s European Antique Baroque Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Silver Leaf

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 Seating

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Wood, Pine

Early 20th Century Set of Six Baroque Style Dining Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Set of six 1920's Baroque style dinning chairs. Turned Beech wood frames. Recently velvet upholstery. Sweden Delivery to NYC area for $475. Please inquire.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Seating

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Beech

Danish Modern, A Pair of Tripod Stools, Reupholstered Seats in Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of charming Danish modern stools in solid oak with curly legs, the round seats are reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating

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Lambskin, Oak

Antique French Baroque Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French throne armchair. Made of walnut featuring carved serpentine design with reticulated floral and acanthus crown. Dimensions: 29" x 28" x 54"h, 21" seat height
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Early 20th Century Baroque Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Baroque Armchair, Germany 1750
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a remarkable piece of history with this 18th-century Baroque armchair, meticulously preserved and dating back to 1750. Originating from Germany, this exquisite piece embodi...
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1750s German Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Pair of Baroque Cassapanche Wooden Storage Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of high quality Cassapanca Walnut benches with the original finish, decorated with typical Italian Baroque motifs. The Cassapanche were used as storage in a castle in...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Large Bench, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Precious period French walnut bench hand carved on the back and on the skirt. Its measurements are for 4 people. It is ideal to place it in the hall of your house and thus give it a ...
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1920s French Vintage Baroque Seating

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Walnut

Early 18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Recamier with Caning
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an Italian carved walnut recamier with carved crest flanked by turned posts, and arched scrollwork stretchers, with original caning, a small chain attached on verso...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with walnut structure, hand carved decoration and red velvet seat. The pieces have a bronze details in the top. These chairs are true to the Spanish charact...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating

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Walnut

Flemish Baroque Walnut Footstool
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular seat in need of reupholstery with barley twist legs and stretcher. Bun feet.
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1690s European Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

Elegant Late 17th Century French Os De Mouton Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A late 17th century French Os de Mouton armchair, circa 1690. Completely stripped and reupholstered using a high quality stylish off whit...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

Baroque Dining Room Chairs, Saxony / Germany, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of baroque chairs with carved backs with pinnacles, balustraded columns and shell decoration and H-shaped bracing between the curved legs.   
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Seating

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Beech

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

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Fabric, Oak

Antique Late 18th Century Pair of Italian Tabouret/ Stools
Located in Doha, QA
This beautiful elegant Antique Stools (Tabouret) are hand crafted and made out of walnut wood ca in 1790-1810. They have an extremely exquisite elegant curved legs and very comfortab...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Antique Rare 17th Century Magnificent Venetian Throne Armchair
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptionally rare and important 17th century Venetian throne chair of remarkable craftsmanship. This impressive piece, standing at 135 cm high with a seat height of 51 cm, epitom...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Silk, Wood, Walnut

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 Seating

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Walnut

Italian 19th Century Hand Painted Faux Marble Hall Chairs With Armorials, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a wonderful example of a pair of Italian late 19th Century Wood Hand Painted Faux Marble Hall Chairs, with family Coat of Arms/ Armorials. All sides are faux painted with fa...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Wood

Italian Baroque Silver Mecca Giltwood Throne Armchair, Rome 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique Italian Rococo 17th century throne armchair sourced in a palazzo in Rome, features swirls, curls and foliate motif richly hand carved...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Silver Leaf

Italian Baroque Savonarola Chair with Bronze Mace Finials
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent Italian wrought iron Savonarola armchair made in the Baroque or campaign style. The chair features an iron frame with curule style legs and imposing patinated bronze mace fin...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Seating

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish baroque style high-backed ear-flap chair hand made in the 1930s The frame and armrests are made beautifully of turned and carved solid oak....
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1940s Danish Vintage Baroque Seating

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Wool, Oak

Set Of 4 Dutch Baroque Style Marquetry Side Chairs For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four Dutch baroque style marquetry side chairs with black leather-like drop in seats. The chairs with shaped inlaid crests above a back splat encrusted with florals, birds, ur...
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19th Century European Antique Baroque Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Dutch Baroque Style, Marquetry Side Chairs, 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Dutch Baroque style marquetry side chairs featuring drop-in seats and inlaid marquetry details. Each chair displays a shaped crest rail above a back splat richly decorated w...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Seating

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Fruitwood, Oak

Carved Lion Throne Chair
Located in Pueblo, CO
Monumental sized mahogany highly carved throne chair with plum velvet upholstery. You can find these around, and I've seen a few, but this is an older example that far outshines the...
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1970s Philippine Vintage Baroque Seating

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Velvet, Mahogany

Venetian Silver Gilt Day Bed
Located in Riverdale, NY
Venetian daybed of hand-carved wood with silver gilt accents on a Venetian grey blue ground. Ornate Rococo carving, highlighted by silver gilding and l...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Wood

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench/settee Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs. This pair cre...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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Bentwood

"Break" armchair by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡. The BREAK armchair by WM is inspired by the soft classic lines. An intense and fluid relat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Seating

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Steel, Tôle

Vintage Danish Hexagonal Oak Stool with Lambswool, 1930s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Hexagonal Oak Stool with Lambswool, 1930s. Adorably small footstool with turned legs i stained solid oak. New white lambs wool upholstery on the hexagonal seat. Made ...
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1930s Danish Vintage Baroque Seating

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Lambskin, Oak

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Baroque seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Europa Antiques, Henning Kjærnulf, and Europa. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $378 and tops out at $76,500 while the average work can sell for $4,480.

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