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 8 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Hessian, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and highly popular sculptural set of 8 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in an organic hessian, adding a touch of rustic charm while ensuring comfort and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak, Burlap
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
$528 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of 19th C. Spanish Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These armchairs are classic examples of Baroque-style seating, most likely French or Spanish in origin, dating from the 19th Century. The rich red velvet upholstery is typical of Ba...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,800 / set
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
$528 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern, A Pair of Oak Tripod Stools, Seats in Shearling 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
$1,024 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
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. ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
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,...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
Category
20th Century French Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass
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....
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Wool, 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
Category
Early 20th Century Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
$544 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 6 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Italian Besarel Walnut Arm Chair Baroque Upholstered Mid-19th C Rare
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning & rare Italian venetian highly carved walnut Baroque upholstered arm chair~~ Besarel~~mid-19th century
We recently had the good fortune to obtain this rare work of art~~an antique carved walnut arm chair...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench.
Offered is a handsome 18th century Italian Baroque walnut bench from the Tuscany region of Italy that has graceful arms which is profession...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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 ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,000 / set
Spanish Wrought Iron Bench W/ Embossed Leather Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish wrought iron "X" bench from the early 1900's. The bench has developed a beautiful patina. A new embossed leather cushion has been added recently.
Category
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Pair of Armchairs, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of exquisite armchairs from the early 20th century, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. Embracing the graceful curves and organic flower motifs of the Art Nouveau moveme...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Italian Carved Wood Coat of Arms Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian chair in carved wood with beveled and framed top seat, great back with carved coat of arms and bottom facial decoration, completed by the detailed carving on the st...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
$2,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Highback "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Bouclé, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural classic set of 4 highback Razorblade dining chairs in light patinated oak, seats reupholstered in luxurious Bouclé, Storr 1501 (Eggshell) from BUTE fabric. Made by Henni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Bouclé
$3,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Provincial 18th century Swedish Baroque Armchair
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good provincial 18th century Swedish Baroque armchair in it's original finish with great patination. ca 1750 Sweden.
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Neoclassical Carved Walnut Grotto Shell Stool Swivels
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Highly carved walnut swiveling stool with a shell motif and a tripod base. Cabriolet legs with paw feet. In excellent restored condition with minimal wear from age and use.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Baroque Style Gold Giltwood Upholstered Bergere Club Chair - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Baroque/Louis XV Style Carved Gold Giltwood Upholstered Bergere Club Chairs - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
$528 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Baroque Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good pair of early 18th century Italian Baroque hall chairs. The chairs are in overall good condition considering their three hundred years of use. The appropriate upholste...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass
$2,975 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Pair of French Baroque Walnut Armchairs Provincial Fauteuils à la Reine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Pair of French Baroque Walnut Armchairs Provincial Fauteuils à la Reine with Needlework Aubusson style upholestry.
A pair of French provincial,...
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
$1,024 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
$3,592 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Throne Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
A richly carved walnut Italian throne chair. This arm chair could make a wonderful statement in any room. Use it for a desk chair, next to a fireplace, an office or in the living roo...
Category
19th Century European Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chair Umeå, Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastic mid 18th Century very genuine & rustic Late Baroque Chair from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden.
The chair is scraped by hand to its original color.
The seat is reuphol...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Pine
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 ...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
set of Dining room chairs in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This set of six oak chairs, inspired by Danish architect Henning Kjærnulf’s famous Razorblade design, beautifully blends Baroque and Mid-Century Modern styles. Crafted in Denmark dur...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
19th Century Portuguesh Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th Century Portuguesh Pair of Side Chairs.
Category
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$1,710 / set
Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Interesting & rare 19th.c. Metamorphic prayer chair, sometimes known as ‘Prie-dieu‘. Hinging the chair back on the front of the arms transforms the chair into a raised kneeling stand...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
17th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and remarkable example of 17th-century French Baroque design, this ratchet chair is both sculptural and functional. Crafted from rich walnut, its turned legs and stretchers sh...
Category
17th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Colonial Style Carved Armchairs with Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish colonial style armchairs, having leather both seats and backs, and brass nailheads.
Measure: Height to the arm: 28.74in.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
European Walnut Foyer Throne Chairs, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Beautiful hand carved European walnut throne chairs circa 1900.
Solid and very sturdy. Re-upholstered at a later date with aniline dyed leather seats & fabric backs finished with br...
Category
Early 20th Century European Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Tapestry
$2,306 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair Of Antique Italian Carved Sgabello Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique pair of figural heavily carved walnut sgabello chairs.
Winged figures and baroque designs.
The sgabello is a type of chair or stool with carved...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$3,275 / set
Set of Four Baroque Style Dining Chairs by Kreiss Collection
By Kreiss
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass
Early Italian Baroque Painted Hall Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Italian Baroque style hand-painted wooden hall bench.
Born in Italy in the early 20th century, hand-crafted solid wood construc...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural throne armchair, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$12,950 Sale Price
29% Off
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Encinitas, CA
Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy.
Renaissance Revival.
High quality; soft, fi...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Danish Hexagonal Oak Stool, 1930s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Hexagonal Oak Stool, 1930s.
Traditional Danish footstool with spiralling carved legs i stained solid oak. Hexagonal seat with original upholstery. Made in Denmark by ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of Large Italian Carved GiltWood Arm Chairs These are large arm chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large Italian Carved GiltWood Arm Chairs
These large arm chairs are very comfortable the arms legs and back are carved with Acanthus Leaves in the Baroque style. The upho...
Category
19th Century Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian Baroque Period 17th Century Walnut Armchair with Carved X-Form Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Baroque period walnut armchair from the 17th century, with slanted back, large scrolling arms, turned legs and carved X-Form cross-stretcher. This Italian Baroque period w...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1750 Venezia Pair of Armchairs in Carved Walnut Original Embossed Leather Covers
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary pair of magnificent solid walnut carved armchairs with their refined original embossed leather covers.
This rare and exceptional pieces hails from the Late 1...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Italian Baroque Walnut Armchairs
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A pair of Italian Baroque ‘poltrone’ or armchairs. Probably from the Umbria region, 17th century and later. Solid walnut with upholstered seat and backrest and remnants of the origin...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
$3,607 / set
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
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)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf
Three Baroque Style Inlaid Side Chair, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three Baroque style inlaid Mahogany Veneered beechwood side chairs, Dutch, 19th century.
Sold singly @ $1500 each.
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$1,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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.