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.
Set of Ten French Baroque Style Walnut Masked Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating set of ten 19th century hand-carved walnut dining chairs made in the French baroque or renaissance revival style. The chairs feature tall backs with intricately carved grotesque...
Walnut
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...
Mohair, 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 lion shield in the back. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs (no shows in the picture). This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in perfect condition. 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. To fold this interestingly beautiful chair you must first remove the back rail which simply slides upward out of slots in the arms, then push the arms together to fold. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs...
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...
Brass
18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Style Parcel Gilt Carved Throne Chair
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely detailed hand carved Baroque style parcel gilt throne chair in walnut with scroll carved shell crest, side acanthus decoration, scrolled arms, faded upholstery, and decorati...
Upholstery, 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
$4,850 / set
Pair Of Flemish Baroque Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular back with original needlepoint on back and seat. Quite worn with losses etc but stable. Turned arms with lions head terminals. Barley twist legs and stretchers. Bun ...
Walnut
$3,180Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Venetian hand painted armchairs in white antique painting and giltwood Green Velvet in back and seats Beautiful hand paintings in both backs.
Walnut
17th Century Walnut and Leather Armchair
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Renaissance armchair from the end of the 17th century. South or south-west European, probably Spain. Solid walnut with leather-covered seat and backrest. Restored ready to use with...
Leather, Walnut
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...
Hardwood
17th Century English Child's Chair in Leather with Brass Studwork
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare low 17th century leather upholstered oak child's chair with brass studwork on turned legs joined by stretcher base, excellent color.
Brass
18th Century Set of Venetian Chairs Red Lacquered Painted Giltwood Italy 1750
Located in Epfach, DE
A Set of Four Venetian Chairs, Italy, Circa 1750 Red Lacquered and Partially Giltwood This exceptional set of four Venetian chairs, dating to approximately 1750, exemplifies the ref...
Wood
$3,767 / set
Pair of Armchairs, Saxony
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of painted Saxon armchairs in light blue with gilt accents. The chairs vary slightly in design details. Seats newly upholstered in black fabric. The paint finish is newly execut...
Wood
Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century baroque hand-carved 1750 Venetian walnut armchair. Straw seat not original. The 18th Century was in Venice the Golden Age and this armchair is a remarkable work by ...
Walnut
Italian Baroque Walnut Stool
Located in Essex, MA
In original well used condition being a piece steadily in use for hundreds of years.Cut out on top for lifting with a shaped apron and four shaped and reeded legs with box stretcher....
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...
Walnut
Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Interesting & Rare Upholstery 19th Century Metamorphic Prayer Chair, Sometimes Also Known as ‘Prie-dieu‘. Hinging the chair back on the front of the arms transforms the cha...
Tapestry, Mahogany
Pair of Antique Baroque Side Chairs, Stained Pine, Leather Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
2 Continental Baroque style stained pine side chairs with Hapsburg double eagle carved back & armorial embossed leather upholstery (late 19th/20th Cent) (PRICED EACH)
Leather, Pine
Vintage Signed 1954, Solid Oak Dining Throne Chairs, Danish Craftmanship 1950s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare set of four heavy, solid oak chairs made in Denmark in the 1950s. Handwritten in pencil beneath two of the chairs are the dates “1954” and “1955.” The other markings are illeg...
Fabric, Oak
Baroque Style Carved Wood Armchairs, France, circa 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and theatrical pair of heavily carved armchairs, the backs featuring a pair of birds with finely detailed feathers.
18th Century English Elm Wood and Iron Mounted Armchair
Located in Milford, NH
A solid English elm wood and iron mounted armchair with carved crest, hinged seat with locking storage compartment, detailed carving around the seat and legs, iron rosehead nails, an...
Iron
Armchairs, Pair, Flemish, 17th Century, Walnut, Upholstered, Bargello, Scrollarm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This pair of open armchairs are characteristic of the Haute Époque employing elegant barley-twist turnings and sweeping, curved, scroll arms. The bargello is a re-creation of a fashi...
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 gentleman in the back. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs (no shows in the picture) . This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in perfect condition. 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. To fold this interestingly beautiful chair you must first remove the back rail which simply slides upward out of slots in the arms, then push the arms together to fold. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs...
Walnut
Dramatic Set of 17th Century Style Carved and Velvet Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Seven chairs including two arm and five side chairs. The shaped elaborately carved frames with foliate scrolled crest rails and sides. Raised on foliate scrolled curved front legs wi...
Fabric, Wood
JNK Miami's Lounge Como Chair, Modern Design, Custom Choice
Located in Miami, FL
Discover the epitome of modern luxury with this high-end, architectural swivel armchair. Draped in rich, slate-blue velvet, its striking cylindrical silhouette features an elegantly ...
Metal
Pair of Louis XV Baroque Side Chairs, Upholstered Walnut Frames
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Louis XV period side chairs with curvilinear walnut frames. The rounded, intricately shaped backrests emphasize the graceful silhouette. Upholstered in black ground fabric.
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 18th Century French Baroque Tapestry Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of 18th-century French Baroque armchairs stands as a testament to the grandeur of European artisanal heritage. Each chair features a stately, high-back silhouette...
Brass
Chairs Dining Room Chairs Swedish Baroque Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs dining room chairs Swedish Baroque black Sweden. An assembled set of six chairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Refinished in our Laserow Black and upholstered in a ...
Wood
Italian Pair of 2 Baroque Armchairs, 1600s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Italian pair of two Baroque armchairs, designed by Carlo X, showcases a striking and opulent aesthetic. These armchairs feature a seat without a backrest, allowing for a unique a...
Brass
Sofa Bench Swedish Baroque Period 1650-1750 Brown Black, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Sofa bench Swedish Baroque Period 1650-1750 brown black, Sweden. A sofa bench made during the Baroque Period 1650-1750 in Sweden / Northern Europe. The seat has been reupholstered in...
Leather, Wood
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...
Leather, Walnut
$1,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
18th Century Style Italian BELLA Carved Solid Walnut Side Chair Leather to order
Located in Encinitas, CA
BELLA side chair - our exclusive 18th Century style antique reproduction side chair - handcrafted of solid Italian walnut with beautifully carved front legs and premium antique style...
Leather, Walnut
$1,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
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.
Mahogany
English early 18th century William & Mary Wingback Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Beautifully and comfortably proportioned William & Mary wingback chair with an exiting shape.
Oak, Walnut
D. MARIA SOFA AND ARMCHAIR Portuguese, 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
D. MARIA SOFA AND ARMCHAIR Portuguese, 19th century, carved and gilded wood. Backs and seats upholstered in wine-colored fabric. Minor defects. Dimensions: (Sofa) 121 x 161 x 62 cm,...
Wood
$3,531 / set
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...
Walnut
Pair of Hendrix Allardyce French Baroque Style Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of grand fauteuil armchairs or throne chairs designed by Hendrix Allardyce Hollywood, CA. Known as Avignon chairs featuring large carved beech wood frames in the French ...
Brass
Set of Three 18th Century Louis XV Baroque Chairs in Oak & Velvet
Located in Greding, DE
A set of three Baroque chairs in oak, crafted in the Louis Quinze style of the 18th century. The chairs feature high backrests adorned with carved shell motifs. They rest on cabriole...
Velvet, Oak
Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Walnut Leather Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine pair of walnut Baroque Italian armchairs dating to the middle part of the 17th century retaining parts of extremely old leather seating. Italian circa 1650-70. T...
Leather, Walnut
Set of Five Italian Baroque Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of five Baroque chairs on curved S-legs with upholstered seat and backrest. The chairs were expertly finished and covered with a white base fabric.
Walnut
Flemish Baroque Walnut Side Chair
Located in Essex, MA
A wonderful whimsical chair with nicely carved details and needlepoint drop in seat. Cabriole legs and shaped H form stretchers.
Walnut
Armchair Open Upholstered Rust Mohair Velvet French Stretcher
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Elegant period armchair injecting character to any interior - Practical, sturdy and suitable for regular use - Re-upholstered in a 19th century, rust, mohair velvet faced with ru...
Walnut
Pair of Antique Italian Carved Walnut Armchairs with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy in the 1600’s, this pair of elegant walnut armchairs features a rich foliate and floral needlepoint upholstery. The chairbacks, seats and aprons of each chair has been covered by embroidery patterned with green, gold, and pink flowers and a subtle metallic silver border. The fabric is affixed to the wood frames by hundreds of iron nailheads. A pair of finials in the shape of curled leaves with fruit top...
Textile, Walnut
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
AUCTION Antique Scandinavian Oak Settle Bench w/ Cowhide, 18th C.
Located in Norwalk, CT
This settle sofa brings one into an earlier and more rustic period of time. Crafted from solid hand-carved oak wood, this sofa is handsome and sturdy, despite its age. The oak is dar...
Cowhide, Oak
18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Impressive 18th century baroque armchair, Sweden, circa 1730. Upholstered in raw linen. Good condition with wear consistent with age and use. Historical secondary color. Structur...
Wood
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...
Walnut
$5,738Sale Price|25% Off
Baroque Sofa, Germany 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
18th Century Baroque Walnut Sofa with Antique Figural Needlework An exceptional 18th-century Baroque walnut sofa, distinguished by its elegant carved frame and richly detailed antiq...
Walnut
Armchair Walnut Embossed Leather Dutch Colonial
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
just purchased more information to follow
Leather, Walnut
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Italian Red Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chair was made sometime in the 1800s in Italy. Has beautiful hand carved ornamental carvings throughout the frame of the chair; hand scalloped arms on a sea-scroll with the pati...
Metal
Set of 2 Jacobean Stuart Baroque Styled Hand-Carved Armchairs, England, c. 1890s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an incredibly rare and well-preserved set of Jacobean Stuart/Baroque-styled hand-carved armchairs produced in Victorian England in the 1890's during the Baroque Revival ...
Oak
Armchair Upholstered Kelim Knole Vintage Country House Massive
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, vintage, country house, knole armchair upholstered in a kelim textile A Classic country house piece with the high back and wings creating a ...
Fabric
A Pair Of 18th Century North Italian Giltwood Side Chairs
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A pair of North Italian Giltwood side chairs. Presenting a distinctive cartouche-shaped back, where meticulously carved scrolls weave a narrative of artistic refinement, imparting an...
Giltwood
Hand-Carved Swedish Baroque Chairs, Giltwood & Leather, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant pair of hand-carved Swedish Baroque chairs. Crafted in gilt and polychrome wood, the chairs feature a vase-shaped splat crowned with a carved shell or fan crest — a refined e...
Leather, Wood
$28,950Sale Price / set|35% Off
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 ...
Giltwood
17th Century Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century Italian parcel-gilt and green painted bench. Retains the original surface with wear and subtle craclure. Covered in a simple cream muslin with an old green fringe. Scrol...
Gesso, Giltwood, Muslin, Paint, Walnut
$6,400 / set
Pair of Tufted Cerused Lounge Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Tufted Cerused Lounge Slipper Chairs upholstered in a velvet fabric. The chairs have cerused oak legs with the front legs having casters.
Velvet, Oak
1980s Textile Versace Style Black and Gold Dining Chairs, Set of 5
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design ...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Baroque Sofa, circa 1750
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Baroque sofa with outward bending arms and hand-turned ends. The arched back crowns have simple scroll detailing. Notches line the conto...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Italian royal throne made of wood carved in gold leaf 20th century
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian royal throne made of wood carved in gold leaf 20th century
Gold Leaf
$8,476Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...
Wood