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
19th century Swedish bleached oak carvers or side chairs
Located in London, GB
A versatile and useful pair of late c19th high backed bleached oak Swedish carvers or side chairs.
They have scroll arms and decorative carving to the back of the seat and along the ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Louis XV Chairs, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden chair from the mid-18th century embodies timeless French elegance. A classic French dining chair, it features a curved back with intricate carvi...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$1,299 / set
19th Century Swedish Baroque Style Chair
Located in Boden, SE
Rustic Baroque style chair from Boden Norrbotten, North of Sweden.
The chair is a country furniture from the first half of the 19th century.
The ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Pine
21st Century Red Baroque-Inspired Ottoman by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Best candidate to be paired with the matching seatings for a coherent bedroom or living atmosphere, this ottoman is a wonderfully designed and produced item by Modenese Gastone Inter...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
18th Century Swedish Baroque Stool with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Baroque stool from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
A rustic & genuine old Baroque stool with fantastic patina & t...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Pine
Bright Footstool with Red Flowers by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Garnish your interior villa project with the soft upholstery featured in this classy footstool from Modenese Interiors, high-end furniture producer from Padova, Italy. This precise i...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Baroque Red Leather Swivel Chair with Walnut & Gold Leaf Finishes by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors bespoke item has been specifically conceived for managers and executive offices. Its unique authority and attention to detail represent the per...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Classic Victorian Sofa in Walnut Wood and Patinated Gold Leaf
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Get comfortable and feel luxurious on this voluptuous silk velvet three seater sofa. The sofa is fully upholstered with the highest quality that comes with extra inner padding for th...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Early 18th Century Baroque Walnut Bench / Footstool
Located in Troy, NY
French early 18th Century Baroque Bench or Footstool of elongated proportions. Walnut frame with nicely turned legs and conforming H-stretcher, good color with deep patina. Solid peg...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
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Wood
Italian 20th century silver-plated carved wood luxury pouf
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian 20th century silver-plated carved wood luxury pouf
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20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Large throne lion king Italian style dark armchair royal 20th century
Located in Cantù, IT
Large throne lion king Italian style dark armchair royal 20th century - Private collection Domenico Rugiano
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20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual long size with upholstered seat and eight turned legs with box stretchers. Original old rich patina.
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Early 1700s French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of "Break" armchair by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
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The BREAK armchair by WM is inspired by the soft classic lines.
An intense and fluid relat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Steel, Tôle
$7,282 / set
19th Century French Baroque Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
French baroque style hand carved fruitwood armchair with typical neoclassical rock and plant decorations, gold leaf gilded and painted over in additio...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Armchair Oak 17 Century Upholstered Faux Fur Navy Funky Fun
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
17th century oak armchair re-upholstered in navy faux faur
The faux fur creates a cosy, funky, fun, modern, individual, interpretation of...
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1680s European Antique Baroque Seating
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Faux Fur, Oak
Italian 18Th Century. Painted Baroque Chairs Set Of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just arrive from Naples Italy this set of Antique 18Th Century. Painted Baroque Chairs Set Of 4, with new French Linen seats.
They are in the Baroque style and period. (1600-1750).
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Bergere Armchair in Dark Walnut Finish and Patinated Gold Leaf by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Classic bergere armchair with cushion, decorated with dark walnut finish and patinated gold leaf. Both internal and external upholstery is in high-end Italian fabric with classic-sty...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Luxury Italian 20th century silvered carved wood pouf purple color
Located in Cantù, IT
Luxury Italian 20th century silvered carved wood pouf purple color
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20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf
Italian royal throne made of wood carved in gold leaf 20th century
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian royal throne made of wood carved in gold leaf 20th century
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20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
A set of 6 French Baroque Chairs, 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite set of 6 Baroque chairs originates from France and dates back to around 1760. These 18th-century chairs embody the elegance and craftsmanship of the Baroque period, of...
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1760s French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
$9,379 / set
Bespoke Baroque Tufted Bed Bench with Gold Leaf by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Discover the Italian baroque traditions in a new light with Modenese Luxury Interiors, and admire this long eye-catching Bella Vita bed bench with brown satin tufted upholstery with ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique French Baroque Carved Mahogany Fireside Throne Chair Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Baroque Carved Mahogany Fireside Throne Chair Newly Upholstered in Metallic Rose Gold Brazilian Cowhide
Antique rare French Mahogany Baroque...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Cowhide
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Baroque Polychrome and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely unique pair of Italian early 19th century Baroque polychrome and giltwood armchairs. Each rare armchair is raised by han...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
Carved Lion Throne Chair
Located in Pueblo, CO
Monumental sized mahogany highly carved throne chair with plum velvet upholstery. You can find these around, and I've seen a few, but this is an older example that far outshines the...
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1970s Philippine Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$1,495
Baroque Chair with Armrest in Natural Wood Walnut and Gold Leaf Finish
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Elegant baroque chair with armrest in walnut natural wood and patinated gold leaf finishes. Our artisans used here a premium damascus ivory fabric and curated the model in every deta...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Red Upholstered Ottoman with Baroque Antiqued Gold Base by Modenese Luxury
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Tiny baroque square ottoman with damascus fabric and a solid wood antiqued-gold base. This firm homeware is really what you need to rest your back w...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louis XVI Style Italian Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Italy, 1900s
Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age.
A set of two antique baroque side chairs hand-crafted out of walnut wood in a good condition. This set of dining chairs features a walnut color with a beautiful patina finish, hand-carved details through the entire frame, and intricated engraving leather...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century Baroque-Inspired Bright Bed Bench with Gold Leaf by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This white baroque bed bench from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors, Italian furniture producer, is a superbly elegant yet confortable piece for a classic decor, best showcased in li...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
French Baroque Style Chintz-Upholstered Daybed, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rather theatrical and glamorous daybed with a sweeping S-shaped top, raised on large turned baluster legs. The structure is painted in an elegant light green, and has been newly upholstered in vintage chintz.
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Seating
Pair 18th Century Italian Chestnut Hall Chairs Carved With Lion Crests
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome pair of 18th century Italian Baroque chestnut side or hall chairs with circular open work backs holding a shield with beautifully carved lions in the centers. From northern ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Chestnut
18th Century Swedish Antiques Baroque Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish late baroque chair from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden
A lovely chair with fantastic patina.
Scraped by hand to its wel...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Pine
Red Satin and Dark Walnut Finish Footstool by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Use your freetime wisely and confortably: rest your feet on the soft, delicate upholstery featured in this elegant footstool from Modenese Interiors,...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
21st Century Baroque-Inspired Bright Pouf with Gold Leaf by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This white baroque pouf from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors is a superbly elegant yet confortable piece for a classic decor, best showcased in a living room, bedroom, lounge, or c...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century Rococo-Inspired Handcarved Bed Bench by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A unique complement to one of Modenese Interiors exclusively luxury bed designs, this bed bench conveys an absolute sense of timeless relax. Softly ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Baroque Green Leather Swivel Chair with Walnut and Gold Leaf Finishes, Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors item has been precisely conceived for CEOs and presidential offices. Its unique class and sense of power represent the perfect solution for lea...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
17th Century Italian Gold and Silver Leaf Armchairs from Naples, Italy
Located in Houston, TX
Wood carved armchairs from Napes, Italy, circa 1680. Very rare and has the antique fabric in good condition. Some parts appear gold leaf and other...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Baroque Rococo Carved Wood Brown Reptile Print Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Baroque Rococo Style Carved Wood Brown Reptile Print Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Listing includes 4 side chairs with brown faux reptile printed upholstery, nail head trim, str...
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Late 20th Century Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Flemish Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century Elmwood Flemish armchair epitomizes both resilience and refinement. Its commanding presence is underscored by a broad crest rail intricately adorned with a delicate...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Elm
Italian Walnut Benches with Silk Velvet Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, 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.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$11,600 / set
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
Vintage Spanish Sgabello Carved Side Chair or Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Spanish Sgabello carved side chair or stool depicting the "Valencia" shield
This chairs come from a Monte Picayo Casino, Valencia, Spain.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Spanish Baroque Walnut and Iron Hall Bench, mid 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of solid walnut and trimmed with wrought iron details, two large planks used for the back and seat, the back with comfortable lean, the seat raised on trestle-fo...
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1650s Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Carriage, Porter Gray armchair Louis XV style, washed wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding carriage or bonnet chair. The origins of this elegant piece date back to medieval England, although it was also widely used in France, inspired by royal carriages. Charac...
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Early 2000s French Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modenese Luxury Interiors Pouf in Dark Damascus and Gold Leaf Base
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Tiny baroque pouf with damascus fabric and a solid wood gold-leafed base. This upholstered stool is perfect if combined with the baroque black armchair designed and produced by Moden...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Fantastic Pair of Newly Restored Italian Baroque Style Savaranola Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of baroque style Savaranola chairs having rich ashwood frames and supple newly upholstered black leather seats with brass nailheads.
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1920s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Baroque Carved Wood Armchair Re-Upholstered
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful pair of Italian 19th century carved wood armchairs in Rococo Baroque style newly upholstered in white fabric with very elegant shape and great color of wood to highlight th...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Late Baroque Style Upholstered Arm-Chair with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish late Baroque style arm-chair from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Charming unusually armchair with fantastic hand-carved upper part & colorful color.
...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Spanish square upholstered Baroque oak stools
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of Spanish square upholstered Baroque oak stools of unique design and proportion. The upholstered seat above a wave-shaped apron, joining the four-way splayed column-legs, endin...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century Nutwood Armchair With Cushion, Handcarved, AT ca. 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique late 19th century armchair, from the so-called "Historism" period in Austria around 1880. Artfully hand carved out of solid nut wood, this decorative baroque style armchair im...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
Set of 8 Large Venetian Style Walnut Armchairs by Therien Studio Workshops
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful set of 8 large Venetian style armchairs by Therien Workshop Studios.
The impressive craftsmanship on the expertly carved walnut cannot be overstated. Each chair is uphols...
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italy Mid-18th Century Wooden Pair of Dining Chairs Hand Carved
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very beautiful pair of elegant dining chairs hand carved in solid oak.
Their shapes are gorgeous and the proportions makes them an important presence in a dining room. Dee...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Pair of Figural Heavily Carved Oak Sgabello Chairs Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
Antique Pair of Figural Heavily Carved Walnut Sgabello Chairs with Baroque Motifs, 18th–19th Century
A stunning pair of figural sgabello chairs, intricately carved from rich walnut ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
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Oak
2 Antique German Baroque Carved Oak & Mahogany Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique 19th century German dining side chairs. Made of mahogany featuring baroque form with inlaid accents and unique serpentine carved stretchers. Shipping label...
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19th Century Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$800 Sale Price / set
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18th C Style Italian CAPRETTA Solid Old Oak Bench with finish options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Bellini's Capretta bench style - a perfect seating companion for our table collection. Trestle style with carved cross stretchers. Handcrafted to order in aged solid European oak by our Master Craftsmen in Italy. Forged iron joinery.
Available in custom size by quote and a variety of wood species & finish color.
Measures as shown: 72" L x 20" W x 20" H, 1.5" thick bench...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Iron
$6,350 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Sillones rústicos españoles
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Sillones rústicos españoles Circa 1.850, realizados en madera de Roble bobinada teñida, enea plana en el asiento y respaldo de escalera.
Con detalles influenciados del estilo Arts & ...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
$2,585 / set
Italy 18th Century Master Lombard Cabinetmakers Carved Walnut Bench
Located in Brescia, IT
This refined bench showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant appearance. The ca...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Solid European Oak sculpted chair made by Piet Rombouts circa 1950 Netherlands
Located in Casteren, NL
The chair offered here was crafted by master furniture maker Piet Rombouts around 1950. The chair was made from the finest quarter-sawn summer oak available. The wood is very stable ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
$2,407 Sale Price
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.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Dutch Baroque style side Chairs
By Daniel Marot
Located in Troy, NY
Ornately carved after designs by Daniel Marot.
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
$15,000 / set
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.