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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
A Pair Italian 19th-20th Century Baroque Giltwood Carved Winged Throne Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine pair of Italian 19th-20th century baroque style giltwood carved winged throne armchairs, each finely carved throne with scrolls and wavy armrests, on cabriole carved feet. (New ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Giltwood

Italian, Tuscany/Marche, Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Chair, 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a convex or barrel shaped back with a carved crown and paneling, the seat resting upon two trestle-form supports joined by a turned stretcher
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1620s Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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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 Seating

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Wood

19th Spanish Carved Large Hall Bench with Storage
Located in Miami, FL
This 19th century mobila bench is richly made with Castilian motifs. Despite its age, the piece has a very solid frame with relatively minor damage. Boards show the evidence of very ...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

Antique Asante (Ashanti) 'Akonkromfi' Chief's Throne Chair, Ghana, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE WEST AFRICAN CHAIR Made from hand-carved hardwood with a leather seat and embellished profusely with brass sheets and studs culminating in decorative brass finials. The carv...
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19th Century Ghanaian Antique Baroque Seating

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Brass

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

18th century, Pair of Baroque Tuscany Lacquered Wooden Benches
Located in IT
18th century, Pair of Baroque Tuscany Lacquered Wooden Benches cm W 247 x D 38 x H 120. seat H 56 cm x D 32 This pair of important baroque benches was made in Tuscany, Italy, at the ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Wood

Monumental Ebonized Venetian Hand Carved Armchair, circa 1780 by Fratelli Mora
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important ebonized Baroque Venetian armchair, circa 1780 Fratelli Mora. Produced by Fratelli Mora in Bergamo, factory established in 1778. At that time the main production was made ...
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Late 18th Century Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

18th C Italian Hand Painted Orange Cassapanca Bench
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 18th century Italian Cassapanca, the tall back is carved as Florentine fleur de lis, and the seat and back have hand painted decora...
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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Wood

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

Italian hand-carved dorado wood stool in French 20th century style
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian hand-carved dorado wood stool in French style 20th century - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
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20th Century Italian Baroque Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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 Seating

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of 18th Century Italian Renaissance Lion Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 18th century Italian Renaissance lion carved walnut Sgabello hall chairs. Pair of Flemish carved oak hall chairs, circa 1890. Profusely c...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Seating

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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

Italian Baroque Throne Armchair in Nutwood Reupholstered in Velvet
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous Baroque throne armchair made of full nutwood in Italy. The armchair was completely new upholstered inside / outside with red velvet, the cushi...
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1920s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating

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Velvet, Nutwood

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 Seating

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Pine

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 Seating

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Chairs
Located in IT
18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved giltwood Chairs The four fine chairs were made in Rome (Italy) around the middle of the eighteenth c...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Giltwood

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

Long French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
an impressively long bench ideal for a hallway or bedroom, in the Baroque taste with rectangular upholstered tight seat above an ornate and symmetrically carved openwork apron with s...
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1920s French Vintage Baroque Seating

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Walnut

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

Louis XVI Style Spanish Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Spain, 1900s Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age. Beautiful Solomonic c...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Antique Carved Italian Walnut Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Carved Italian Walnut Arm Chair
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1880s Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

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

Antique Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut End Table or Stool
Located in Forney, TX
A charming rustic antique Spanish Baroque low table with beautifully aged dark rich patina. circa 1880 Versatile, today it would make for a great end table, chair side table, bedsid...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

Spanish 17th century Baroque Armorial Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
Rare and very special Spanish armchair, the back featuring a prominent coat of arms carved and with painted accents, conforming front stretcher. O...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

Swedish 19th Century Baroque Leather Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th Century Baroque armchair with original leather clothing from Sweden in dark wood.  
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating

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Leather, Wood

New Green Cast Aluminum Three-Seat Garden or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
New green cast aluminum three-seat garden bench Very confortable and resistant Its finish makes it able to withstand the inclement weather. The paint is epoxy resin that is passe...
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2010s European Baroque Seating

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Aluminum

Set of Four Baroque Style Carved Giltwood and Velvet Throne Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Set of four Baroque style carved giltwood and velvet throne armchairs Italian, 20th Century Height 170cm, width 93cm, depth 73cm This magnificent set of four throne armchairs was crafted in Italy during the 20th century. Their design is inspired by the Baroque style, popular in Europe in the 17th and early 18th centuries. Each armchair is adorned with an intricately carved giltwood frame, featuring pierced backs lavishly decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves. The top rail of each backrest is carved with two putti perched atop grape vines, likely a nod to Bacchus, the Greco-Roman god of wine and celebration. These figures flank a central cartouche filled with additional ornate scrollwork. At the centre of the backrests is a coat of arms surrounded by more detailed acanthus carvings. Upholstered in sumptuous maroon velvet, the seats and armrests offer both luxury and comfort. The armrests culminate in striking carved winged busts, supported by scrolling elements that further enhance the armchairs' regal presence. Each throne stands on four legs, with the front two carved into lion paws—a popular symbol of strength and majesty. The cabriole-style legs are embellished with acanthus leaves at the knees, while the stretchers and aprons are decorated with more acanthus detailing, some parts complemented by delicate floral motifs. Embodying the decorative richness of the Baroque period, this set of thrones...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Seating

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Velvet, Giltwood

Spanish Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Spanish carved walnut armchair with old cut velvet fabric, 19th century. Nicely carved chair frame, old walnut has excellent patina, old wo...
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19th Century European Antique Baroque Seating

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Brass

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 Seating

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Gold Leaf

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

Baroque Style Solid Carved Beech Bench, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This bench is made in carved and polished with shellac beech. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating

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Beech

Antique Original Louis XVI Set of Four Period Chairs by J.B. Lelarge Paris 1775
Located in Doha, QA
An absolutely fantastic set of four original Louis XVI French armchairs made by Jean Baptiste Lelarge. All four chairs have Lelarge stamp on them . He was one of the most famous furn...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Seating

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Tapestry, Silk, Wood, Giltwood

Noble Venetian Sofa in Massive Wood and Ivory Laquered with Gold Leaf Details
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Adding a true regality into your living room settings. This sofa is full of stunning elements that will elevate your living room entirely. The carefully selected upholstery fabrics w...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A stunning 19th century sofa or bench settee in a distressed grey painted finish. The sofa has a wide rectangular padded back with open padded arms and a generous rectangular padded...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint

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 Seating

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Wood

Royal Neoclassical Sofa in High Quality Cherry Wood and Shiny Gold Leaf Decor
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The bespoke noble blue three-seater sofa showcasing the finest work of classic artisanal craft. The curved seat welcomes its guests with two unique design features. Firstly, the stun...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating

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Gold Leaf

Venetian Style Carved, Gilt and Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very special set of 6 Italian Baroque or Swedish Rococo style dining side chairs featuring tall shapely backs, stretcher base, Queen Anne style legs, solid wood construction. Hand pa...
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1890s Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Hardwood

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 Seating

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Silk, Wood

Baroque Wingback Armchair, Germany 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Introducing an exquisite Baroque wingback armchair that transports you back to the elegance of the 18th century. This remarkable piece, originating from Germany around 1760, showcase...
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1760s German Antique Baroque Seating

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Walnut

Classic French Duo Sofa in Deluxe Massive Wood and Precious Gold Leaf Appliqué
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Embracing the drama of Louis XV-era, the 18th century design specialized by Modenese Luxury Interiors. This classic style two-seater sofa is as glamorous as its three-seater sibling,...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating

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Marble, Gold Leaf

Custom Made Venetian Painted Trompe-L'oeil Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Custom Made Venetian Painted Trompe-L'oeil Bench Newly Upholstered
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench
Located in Miami, FL
19th century English oak joint stool / bench Jacobean style stool / bench Hand crafted English oak The oak shows some distress from the past 300+ years The images here show...
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1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Seating

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Oak

Five Portuguese Chairs and Armchairs 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Five chairs and armchairs Portuguese, 19th century in chestnut and vinasse wood, in leather and nailing. Turned and carved wood legs and crossbars. Some defects of the age Dim.: 117...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating

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Wood

Luxury Baroque Rocking Armchair Ivory and Silver Leaf Finish 100% Made in Italy
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The ornamental quality and exclusive Italian design of this hand made baroque rocking chair is truly heavenly. The high-end soft ivory lacquered finishing, the baroque carvings compl...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating

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Silver

Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Oak Hall Bench
Located in Duxbury, MA
Beautiful carved oak bench with hidden storage under the seat. c. late 19th or early 20th century. Unmarked.
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Seating

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Oak

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 Seating

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Mohair, Wood

Baroque-style Wingback Chair
Located in Greding, DE
Comfortable wingback chair in Baroque style, featuring a gracefully curved frame and intricately carved decorations. The generously sized wings transition seamlessly into the armrest...
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19th Century European Antique Baroque Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Baroque "Queen Anne" Side Chair in Original Painted Decoration '1700s'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Italian Baroque “Queen Anne” side chair in original painted decoration with a bone colored ultrasuede upholstered slip seat. The painted surfaces have been cleaned and stabilized. Ar...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Ultrasuede, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Settee or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French bench made from oak. The back is exquisitely hand carved with two differents motifs, surrounded by decorative carvings. The sides are made up of matching decorati...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating

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Oak

Unusually Large Swedish Antique Brown Pine Baroque Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusually large baroque chair from Sweden made around 1770. The chair has a frame in solid pine with original faux paint. The painter has made a free interpretation of walnut. The pa...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating

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Pine

Set of Ten Therien Studio Volute Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of ten grand walnut dining chairs designed by Therien Studio Workshop for Dessin Fournir. The bespoke set consists of eight side chairs and two host armchairs. The Volute...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Seating

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Brass

Set Of Six 18th Century Baroque Dining Chairs With Gilt Accents, Italy ca. 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exquisite set of six handcarved baroque dining chairs from the late period around 1790 in Italy. These stunning Italian baroque chairs were elaborately handcrafted out of solid oakwood and trimmed to a very dark nutwood tone. The elegantly curved legs impress with amazing looking carved patterns on the outsides and are connected with a beautiful designed "cross". Lovely gilt accents enforce the incredible look of this appealing set of six baroque chairs. All chairs have been newly upholstered around 25 years ago with a glamorous golden/ yellow velvet which perfectly fits to the dark brown tone of the wood. A fantastic set of late 18th century Italian baroque dining chairs...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Velvet, Oak

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 Seating

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Walnut

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 Seating

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Wood

Pair of French 19th-20th Century Baroque Style Carved Thrones Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French 19th-20th century Baroque style carved walnut and needlepoint upholstered hall throne armchairs with raised carved armrests and fluted conjoint legs. The tapestries ...
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1890s French Antique Baroque Seating

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Wool, Walnut

19th Century Italian Baroque Polychrome Cassapanca Wood Storage Hall Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
A beautiful 19th century Italian polychrome casapanca wood storage hall bench having a carved back with the hinged lid opening to reveal a storage well, raised on shaped bracket feet...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating

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Wood

Royal Blue Sofa in Exclusive Massive Wood and Blue Velvet Capitonné Upholstery
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Graceful and luscious, this sofa posies itself with the feminine curve and the visual sensory of the sumptuous dark indigo upholstered velvet. Crafted with high-quality materials and...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating

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Gold Leaf

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 Seating

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Brass

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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