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 6 Chairs in Oak & Vegan Lambswool, Danish Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural classic set of 6 dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in longhaired vegan lambswool. Strong references to the popular "razor blade" model. Attributed to Henning (He...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Baroque or Rococo Style Pierce Carved Silvered Ottomans
Located in Milford, NH
A decorative pair of Baroque or Rococo style wooden pierce carved silvered ottomans with foliate and scrollwork cabriole legs and tufted light gray upholstered cushions, dating to th...
Category
20th Century European Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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
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...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood, Paint
Berkey and Gay Set of 6 Vintage Chairs
Located in Annville, PA
A Berkey and Gay Set of 6 Vintage Chairs in excellent condition.
Both elegant and incredibly detailed this beautiful Berkey and Gay Set of 6 Vintage Chairs have everything one cou...
Category
1920s American Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas
Located in IT
Pair of sofas in carved walnut and lacquered chinoiserie, Venice, early 18th century.
This rare and refined pair of sofas was made in Venice at the beginning of the 18th century, ...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
17th Century Carolean Walnut Armchair
Located in Folkestone, GB
A well carved, high back, genuine 17th century Carolean walnut armchair, carved with flowerheads and foliate scrolls and a shell at the centre of the top rail, with caned back panels...
Category
Late 17th Century British Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Danish Throne Chair in Carved Oak, circa 1900 Bindesboll Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful carved oak throne chair made in Denmark, circa 1900. Solid and Sturdy. Re-upholstered at a later date and fabric in good clean usable condition. Solid and sturdy and overal...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
"Her" Venetian Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A richly carved walnut, Venetian arm chair. Covered in later velvet with antique fringe. This is the "hers" of "his and her" chairs (sold separate...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Venetian Carved Walnut Sofa, Circa 1740
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Venetian Baroque carved walnut sofa, Circa 1740. Expertly constructed with hand-carved walnut in the popular and romantic Italian Baro...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Leather and Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome set of four 19th century Spanish Baroque style leather and walnut side dining chairs, circa 1890s. Original cordovan leather backs and seats with wood finials and large br...
Category
1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Stools
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Highly decorative pair of 19th century carved giltwood stools with upholstered seats covered in antique water-patterned pale green silk.
The ornately carved aprons with trailing fol...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Cherrywood Side Chair Newly Upholstered, Austria, circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique 18th century cherrywood side chair from the period of emperor Joseph II. of Austria, the son of empress Maria Theresia, around 1790. Made of solid cherrywood, this decorative antique chair...
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
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...
Category
19th Century European Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine and very rare pair of early 18th century Swedish Baroque chairs in their original finish, circa 1700 Sweden. Leather is original with some ...
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
1920s Ebonised Baroque Style Swedish Stool or Bench with Ball & Claw Feet
Located in London, GB
Wonderful and stylish 1920s ebonised stool/bench in the Baroque style.
With a drop in seat which requires upholstering if you wish. This piece has an i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Italian Walnut Benches with Silk Velvet Fabric
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of hand carved walnut rectangular shaped benches. Covered in later silk velvet fabric and fringe. The scroll legs give elegance to these benches.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Fine Pair of Swedish Late Baroque Chairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine pair 18th century Swedish late baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina and proportions. Ca 1850 Sweden.
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Baroque style giltwood chairs.
Stunning pair of Roman Baroque style gilt wood chairs, circa 1920. These unusual chairs or side chairs ha...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
Chair Carved Silver-Gilt Painted 18thc Original Floral Silk Brocatelle Floral
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine, carved, silver-gilt & painted,18th century, side chair with original floral, silk Brocatelle
Feminine, sidechair in rare, original condition with original textile bringing s...
Category
1760s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Beech
19th Century Venetian Baroque Armchairs Hand Carved Walnut, Wax Polished, Straw
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th Century venetian baroque armchairs in hand carved walnut, wax polished with straw seat.
Canopy of the seat recently made in perfect condition
Excellent as head of the table, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Style Carved Wood and Leather Seat Side Chair, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Baroque style carved wood and leather seat side chair with nail head trims. Newer upholstery in great condition.
Good condition. Measures20" in width, 20 inches in depth and stand...
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Seating
Materials
Metal
"His" Venetian Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A richly carved walnut Venetian arm chair. This is the "His" version of a "His and Her" chairs. Sold separately. This is a slightly bigger versio...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Large Armchairs 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair Of Large Armchairs XIX Century
PAIR OF FRENCH ARMCHAIRS FROM THE XIX CENTURY WITH ITS ORIGINAL ABUSSON UPHOLSTERY. THE CONDITION IS VERY G...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee
18th century or older, some later support added
A quietly stunning figural Italian Baroque Bench/ Sett...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Carved Eagle Chairs or Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Venetian carved eagle Grotto chairs or benches.
These rare and stunning carved eagle chairs, also known as fantasy furniture ha...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Baroque Armchair in Giltwood and Black Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair taken over by an elite Venetian bourgeois family, whose design is also an inspiration. The armchair is made of gilded wood in the mighty frame, with 4 supporting f...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Bench
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Gorgeous Flemish Tapestry large bench.
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
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...
Category
17th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Armchair in Giltwood and Yellow Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair from an elite Venetian bourgeois family, whose design is also an inspiration. The armchair is made of gilt wood in the mighty frame, with 4 supporting feet, each f...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Set of Four Baroque Style Chairs, Germany 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
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 m...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian Baroque Silver Mecca Giltwood Throne Armchair, Rome 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique Italian Rococo 17th century throne armchair sourced in a palazzo in Rome, features swirls, curls and foliate motif richly hand carved...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood Armchairs with Damascene Silk
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Italian Baroque giltwood armchairs with Damascene Silk are a gorgeous example of the style rendered only as the Italian master ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Rare antique dresden baroque sofa / couch bronzed massive walnut veneer 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
rare antique baroque sofa from around 1880 with bronze fittings. Solid wood with walnut veneer. Beautiful curved shape with gilded bronze fittings
Category
19th Century German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Northern Italian Baroque Painted Fir Wood 1-Drawer Confessional Bench, 17th Cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a demilune shaped top covered in antique leather (with defects) above a conforming case housing a bible drawer and raised on splayed shaped legs.
Category
1650s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fir
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...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair William & Mary Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These beautifully carved high back William & Mary side chairs were created at the end of the sixteenth century c. 1690. The intricate carving of the legs, stretchers snd backs are in...
Category
Late 17th Century English Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Linen, 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...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Nutwood
19th Century Miniature Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Miniature Chairs
CHAIRS POSSIBLY MADE FOR DOLLS OR SAMPLES FOR SALE. THEY ARE FROM THE XIX CENTURY MADE IN MAHOGANY. VERY GOOD STATE. MEA...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
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...
Category
2010s European Baroque Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Baroque Style Carved Solid 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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Baroque Style Oak Barley Twist Dining Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century set of six English oak dining chairs repurposed and designed by Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The chairs were crafted in ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Thonet Seat by Jakob Et Josef Kohn Wien
By Franz Hohn
Located in Madrid, ES
Thonet seat by Jakob Et Josef Kohn Wien.
Measures: 96 x 60 x 60 cm
Good state of conservation.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Pair of Painted Wooden Chairs, Plant Motifs
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of painted wooden chairs. Plant motifs. upholstered in horsehair and lined with blue silk.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarolas chairs, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black tooled leather...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather
The Set of Three Original 18th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilded Armchairs
Located in Doha, QA
This magnificent set of three French antique Louis XVI (ca 1770) gold gilded armchairs originated from the region of Avignon. These stunning original armchairs are elegant and charac...
Category
18th Century Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold
19th Century Italian Giltwood Palazzo Chair Suite
Located in London, GB
Consisting of three armchairs and seven side chairs, this superb giltwood suite was made in Italy in the nineteenth century. With slight variations in t...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table
end 19th Century
sofa: 205cm x 90cm x 75cm
pillows: 67cm x 50cm silk
armchairs: H: 76cm x 85cm x 75cm
sofa-table: 58cm x 88cm x 5...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
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.
Category
20th Century Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak, Velvet
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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