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
Baroque Swedish Armchair, Hand-Carved from Beechwood and Ash
Located in Houston, TX
Baroque Swedish armchair hand-carved from beechwood and ash (circa 1670-1699), with traces of early ruddy-color paint. Well-worn prominent, almost-serpentine shaped, claw arms, origi...
Category
Late 17th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Rope, Ash, Beech
Set 5 French Chairs Louis XV Style 19th Century Never Restored
Located in Madrid, ES
Set 5 French Chairs
Louis XV Style
19th Century
In painted and gilded carved wood. Upholstered seats and back.
Faults and defects.
Never restored
Dimensions: (larger) 96 x 52 x 42 cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Grand Baroque Four-Seater Sofa in Massive Wood and Patinated Gold Leaf
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This alluring sofa is welcoming guests with its broad size and the flamboyance design. This four seater with armrest in classic baroque style. The body of the sofa with exclusive uph...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Four Italian Baroque Style Dining Chairs with Mohair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of four bespoke dining chairs featuring highly carved and painted frames in the Italian baroque taste by Brustlin Workshop Hollywood, CA. Artisan Richard Brustlin (American 1935-2020) crafted custom furniture for clients and famous neighbors such as Dennis & Leen, Christopher Guy, and J. Robert Scott. These grand chairs have large generous frames with carved acanthus and rocaille decoration. They are intentionally distressed and have an aged patina on the painted finish to mimic 18th century Italian baroque chairs. The backs have a gracefully peaked crest and flat back. The seats have a rich, vintage mohair fabric...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Wood
Pair of Romantic Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Romantic chairs
19th century
In carved oak wood, hollow back, cane seats. Decorated with plant motifs.
Signs of use.
Dimensions.: 101 x 47 x 42 cm.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Golden Satin Duchess Sofa in Ivory Laquered Wood and Velvety Cream Capitonné
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Luxury and sophisticated, this three-seater luxurious sofa is showcasing varying textures and a great way to enhance the visual details of your elegant ...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Portuguese CANAPE, PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS and PAIR OF CHAIRS 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CANAPE PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS AND PAIR OF CHAIRS
Portuguese from the 19th century, in Brazilian rosewood with carvings. Seats and back in straw. Small defects.
Dim.: (canapé) 124 x 141 x...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Portuguese Canapé D. João v of the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CANAPÉ D. JOÃO V
of the 18th Century
in carved walnut wood.
Upholstered seat.
Dim.: 110 x 151 x 49 cm.
good conditions.
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Portuguese Chairs 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 18th Century
in carved and gilded walnut wood.
upholstered.
Dim.: 125 x 56 x 50 cm
good conditions.
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 9 Portuguese Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 9 chairs
Portuguese, 19th century in oilwood wood, cane seats, hollow back.
Small defects and signs of use.
Dimension: 88 x 47 x 43 cm.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th century Austro-Hungarian wingback chairs reupholstered
Located in Lučenec, SK
Pair of 19th century Austro-Hungarian wingback chairs reupholstered and fully restored, with French polish finished carved walnut legs.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Armchairs Portuguese, 19th Century, in Carved Chestnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs
Portuguese, 19th century, in carved chestnut wood. Open backrest, decorated with plant motifs, ending in claw feet and ball. Upholstered seats.
Dim.: 131 x 63 x 46 cm.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Canape
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Portuguese Canape XVIII,
in Brazilian rosewood with carvings and cane seat.
Dim.: 98 x 174 x 54 cm.
Very good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Portuguese "Savonarola" Chair 18th Century in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
"Savonarola" chair 18th century
Portuguese in Brazilian rosewood, backrest decorated with windings and plant elements on the neck. Center table cut out. Curved legs ending in claw an...
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Rosewood
4 Portuguese Chairs 19th Century in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
4 Chairs
Portuguese, 19th century
in Brazilian rosewood, carved. Seat and back in straw. Signs of use.
Dimensions: 100 x 43 x 41 cm.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Gorgeous Sicilian Living Room Set - Italy 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gorgeous Sicilian Living Room Set - Italy 19th Century
CANAPE
in finely carved and gilded wood Sicily 19th century
h cm 103 x 160 x 57
good conditions
4 CHAIRS
in finely carved and...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Portuguese Chairs and Two Chairs D. João v of the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SET OF SIX CHAIRS AND TWO CHAIRS
Portuguese D. João V, 18th Century
in carved walnut wood.
Upholstered seats.
Dim.: (chair) 110 x 64 x 49 cm
good conditions.
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Canapé and Pair of Armchairs Portuguese from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Canapé and pair of armchairs
Portuguese from the 19th century, in Brazilian rosewood with carvings. Upholstered seat and back. Signs of use. Dimensions: (canapé) 120 x 160 x 46 cm.
G...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Portuguese Canapé 19th Century in Mahogany Wood
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese Canapé 19th century.
In mahogany wood upholstered with fabric in burgundy tones.
Dim.: 80 x 170 x 76 cm.
Very good condition.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Baroque Golden Leather Swivel Chair with Walnut Finishes by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Bespoke Italian office swivel chair for presidential offices. Modenese Gastone Interiors designed and produced this item for a VIP client office in Mont...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Spanish Baroque walnut armchair with crown and coat of arm, Early 19c
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique Spanish finely carved walnut armchair with a crown over coat of arm, Late 18/early 19 century.
The armchair was possibly designed for a member of the royal family back then.
...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Hendrix Allardyce Italian Baroque Style Leather Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand hardwood and leather library armchair designed by Hendrix Allardyce in the Italian Baroque taste. The monumental chair features a hand-carved hardwood frame with large molded a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass
French Canape Set, 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs Late 19th Century Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
French canape set, 4 chairs and 2 armchairs.
Late 19th century, early 20th century.
in carved and gilded wood.
Upholstered seats.
Dim.: (armchair) 97 x 88 x 52 cm.
Good conditions.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
SET OF SIX LUIS XVI PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SET OF SIX LUIS XVI PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 19th Century
Portuguese, 19th century
in rosewood wood with carvings.
Upholstered backs and seats.
Small defects.
Dim.: 98 x 47 x 42 cm
good...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Five Portuguese Chairs and Armchairs 19th Century
By Europa
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...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Armchair and Pair of Ecclesiastical Chairs 19th Century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair and pair of Ecclesiastical chairs
19th Century
Portuguese
in carved brown.
Leather seat and back.
Dim.: 111 x 57 x 50 cm.
THE PRICE IS F...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Important Set of 5 Portuguese Armchairs 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 5 armchairs
Portuguese
18th Century, in kingwood with carvings.
Fabric seats.
Dim.: 108 x 61 x 51 cm
Very good condition.
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Five Portuguese Romantic Chairs 19th Century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Five Romantic chairs
19th Century
in carved kingwood,
decorated with plant motifs.
Upholstered back and seats.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 103 x 49 x 39 cm.
THE PRICE IS FOR THE SET
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Six Portuguese Chairs of the 19th Century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Six Portuguese chairs
of the 19th century
romantic flowers, in carved kingwood and rosewood, plant decorations.
Lined with fabric.
Minor glitches.
Dim.: 102 x 47 x 40 cm.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Large Pair of Exuberantly Carved Italian Baroque Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century large pair of Italian Armchairs. Each exuberantly carved example with a padded back surmounted by a pierced foliate and floral crest, joined by scrolling arms to t...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Textile, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Set of Six Baroque Style Dining Chairs With Gilt Leather
By Swedese
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Set of six Baroque style dinning chairs. Exquisite gilt leather seats and back. Turned Beech wood frames. Sweden
Delivery to NYC area for $375. Please inquire.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Beech
19th Century Italian Living Room
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Italian Living Room
in gilded wood consisting of a sofa, two armchairs and two chairs
Golden wood structure.
Seat and backrest in ivory fabric
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Sofa Bench Baroque Period 1650-1750 Black Europe
Located in New York, NY
Sofa Bench Baroque Period 1650-1750 Black Europe. A sofa bench made during the Baroque period in south of Europe. Frame made from oak and repainted in our Laserow Black. Beautiful ca...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Chairs with Original Black Patina - Set of 2
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 2 French Chairs with Casters
Category
1880s French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Armchair Early 19th Century England
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Early 19th Century England. An armchair made during the early part of the 19th century in Enland. Frame made from walnut. Seat upholstered in a black leather.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Ten Gothic Style Carved English Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of ten English hand carved side dining chairs depicting intricate carved details throughout. The chairs stand on four cabriole legs that end in lion's paw feet. The chairs are ...
Category
20th Century English Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Six French Country Ladderback Painted Dining Chairs Early 19th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Six French country ladderback painted dining chairs early 19th century.
Superb quality set of 6 antique French Louis XV Baroque style carv...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
Category
1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th C Venetian Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chair After Andrea Brustolon
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Venetian Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chair After Andrea Brustolon. It features elaborate carved details with polychrome and giltwood finish. Freshly upholstered in Scala...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1760s German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian Baroque Stool with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Baroque Stool with Velvet Upholstery and Gilded Scrolled Legs and Paw Feet
18 1/2″H x 19″W x 18″D
19th Century, sturdy antique condition
Category
19th Century Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Late 17th Century Spanish Walnut Stool, Circa 1680
Located in Brugge, BE
A decorative late 17th century Spanish walnut stool, circa 1680. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stool showcases the rich beauty of walnut, gracefully shaped into a...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Armchair, Germany end of 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an extraordinary 18th-century Baroque Armchair hailing from Germany and dating back to approximately 1790-1800. Crafted with precision, the cherry wood frame exhibits exquis...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Cherry
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
Carved Gilt Wood Knotted Rope and Tassel Motif Chair, Dorothy Draper
Located in Riverdale, NY
Amazing Carved Wood Gilt Tassel Rope Motif Chair from a Dorothy Draper designed estate from Westchester County, NY. Antique gilt accent chair reimagi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Set of four Baroque Style Armchairs, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
This set of four Baroque Style chairs have a beautifully hand-carved flower and rocaille decor. The chairs date back to the 19th century and were made around 1860-70. They are in ori...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
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
Set of Four Venetian Parcel Gilt Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of four Italian artisan painted dining chairs decorated in the Venetian taste. The chairs feature a shield back or cartouche shaped back. The painted frames are emb...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
19th Century Italian Iron and Leather Savonarola Or Curule Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as Curule chairs. Featuring a scissor form iron frame that folds in a Campaign style wi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Iron
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
Set of His and Hers Baroque Style Carved Armchairs with Raw Silk Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
The highly decorative nature of Baroque-style furniture is prevalent on this set of carved armchairs with raw silk upholstery. Although not a true pair (the carved elements are notic...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut, Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chairs in Style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural pair of comfortable highback lounge chairs crafted from high-quality materials, and their style is reminiscent of the work of Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf. Armrest c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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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