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
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....
Category
1680s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Armchair Commemorative Walnut Folk Initialed JFP dFP French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare late-17th century French walnut, commemorative, open, vernacular, naive, folk armchair with incised initials 'JFP' on the left hand side block and 'dFP' on the right hand side...
Category
1680s French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
1750s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
$8,610 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Late 19th Early / 20th Century Italian Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
This tall substantial ottoman was made in Italy in the late 19th to early 20th century. Carved from walnut entirely and showing design elements of the late baroque the stool is painted and the finish is distressed consistent with age and use but is strong and sturdy with a new simple decorative upholstery completed with decorative tape to the top and brass tacks to round out the architectural styling. The carved fruit basket...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Two Baroque Chairs, Prob. Butzbach, Germany, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two chairs with slightly different decors, carved of walnut or walnut and beech. Cf. stylistically: Bauer/Märker/Ohm: European Furniture from Gothic to Art Nouveau, Museum für Kunsth...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian Baroque Style Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Baroque Style Armchair, 19th century, with upholstered back and scrolling volute arms above upholstered seat with turned legs. 52" H x 25" W x 27 " D; seat: 19" H.
Category
19th Century Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$550 Sale Price
35% Off
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...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Baroque “Style” Armchair
Located in San Marino, CA
From the Susanne Hollis collection, a Baroque “Style” splat back armchair in an ebonized finish. Side chair also available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Seating
$1,850 / set
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.
Category
1720s Dutch Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Baroque Chairs, North Rhine-Westphalia / Germany, circa 1780
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of baroque chairs made of solid oak with openwork backrests with an upholstered centre bar and carved vegetable décor with shell ornament on the curved frame. The chairs are covered with blue velvet. Shown in: Eller, Möbel des Klassizismus, Louis XVI and Empire, Munich 2002, p 204:301; and W. Schwarze, Antike deutsche Möbel...
Category
1780s German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Reproduction of a Baroque Style Armchair
Located in San Marino, CA
From the Hollis Collection, a custom Baroque style armchair in an ebonized finish. Side Chair also available. 1 yard customer’s own material.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,750 / set
Armchairs Pair Large Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Pair Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden. A pair of large armchairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Upholstered in a dark grey cotton velvet with brass n...
Category
18th Century European Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Sofa
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...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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
17th Century Rustic Spanish Baroque Walnut Bench / Settee
Located in Troy, NY
Rustic, Spanish Baroque Walnut Bench of small size (for two people). The back decorated with a carved heraldic shield flanked by geometric roundels and...
Category
Early 17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Chairs Swedish Baroque Oak Brown Gilt Leather Light Blue Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs Swedish Baroque oak brown gilt leather light blue Sweden. Pair of side chairs Baroque Sweden. A pair of side chairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Frame in stained ...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
Chairs Set of 4 18th Century, Portuguese, Baroque, Parcel-Gilt, Walnut, Bargello
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This elegant set of chairs relate to a set of twelve chairs and a settee from the collection of D. Joa~o V, King of Portugal. The parcel gilding gives...
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
$3,635 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century, Venetian Baroque Stile Carved and Laquered Giltwood Bench
Located in IT
20th Century, Venetian Baroque style carved and laquered giltwood bench.
This small center bench was made in the Venetian baroque style around the early twentieth century. The struc...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Silla rústica española
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Silla rústica española Circa 1.750, de estilo barroco, realizada en madera de castaño y asiento de enea trenzada.
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
$1,530
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...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass
18th century North Italian Baroque Style Green-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Settee
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A North Italian green-painted and parcel-gilt settee from the mid-18th century. The serpentine padded backrest displays foliate scrolls on the top rail flanked by two scrolls above a...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Set of Four Baroque Style Chairs – Hand-Carved Flower and Rocaille Décor (19th Century)
Enhance your space with this stunning set of four Baroque style chairs, crafted circa 1860-18...
Category
1860s German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
$5,979 / set
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
$2,870 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood bench/stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood bench/stool. This stunning bench is raised by elegant and most decorative 'X' shaped support with fine scroll...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Six 18th Century Italian Baroque Dining Chairs
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Each with moulded cartouche-shaped padded back and seat covered in monochrome chinoiserie silk, the wavy seat rail with foliage, on cabriole legs and scroll ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Salon Set Neo Baroque / Rococo circa 1930 to Fully Restore
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Salon set neo baroque / rococo, circa 1930
to fully restore.
Category
1930s French Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery
1 Original Armchair from the 1900 Period in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1 original chairs from the 1900 period in oak
These armchair is very well made, very light and nevertheless very solid, because although not restored there is no lack or broken bar...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Carved Walnut Corner Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive antique carved walnut corner chair. This was most likely made in Italy, we would date it to around the 1790’s period.
It is of extremely fine quality, wit...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Armchair Walnut Leather Brown Spanish 17th Century Baroque Cordoba Ironwork
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Characterful open armchair injecting atmosphere into any interior
- Pared down form with a contemporary feel
- Tactile with original patina and thick modern leather.
- Character...
Category
1690s Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian Late Baroque 18th Century Walnut Swivel or Desk Chair of Rare Form
Located in Troy, NY
From the Veneto Region, very unusual and rare swivel chair with an open barrel back with three pierced splats, shaped seat above a swivel mechanism, on three exaggerated cabriole leg...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
$8,514 Sale Price
20% Off
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
19th Century antique Oriental Chair with Inlaid Marakesh, 1900 beech carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood with various inlays. Beautifully turned.
This type of furniture was very popular in Europe in the 19th century.
Category
Early 1900s Maghreb Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Beech
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
$4,783 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Six George II Style Chairs Red and Gold Japanese Side Chairs 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Six George II style chairs red and gold Japanese side chairs each decorated with chinoiserie scenes of a courteous character on arched legs joine...
Category
19th Century English Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
$6,218 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$4,305 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 19th Century Pair of French Baroque Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This is a rare elegant model of a late 19th-century pair of armchairs in the Baroque style. These armchairs are very comfortable and generous in size. The walnut legs are of two diff...
Category
1890s French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Armchair and Pair of Ecclesiastical Chairs 19th Century
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
$2,678 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chair, 19th century, Italian, Baroque, walnut, upholstered, Missoni
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The tapering back and rectangular seat re-upholstered in a Missoni fabric. Characteristic boldly turned legs and blocks, the back legs straight. Good colour and patina.
Back hei...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful German Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
20th century German armchair
in carved and gilded wood, decorated with plant motifs.
Seats and back upholstered with studs.
Signs of use minimum
DIM.: 97 x 64 x 50 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century German Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,138 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 17th century Rustic Walnut Stools
Located in Troy, NY
Charming pair of small stools, bobbin turned legs, joined by box stretchers, octagonal tops, beautiful worn and dried out look.
Category
17th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
$5,950 / set
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
$2,391 Sale Price
20% Off
Venetian Style Armchair
Located in London, Park Royal
Re-edition of an 18th century Venetian armchair, hand-carved with beautifully crafted detailing. Hand finished in a gesso white patina...
Category
2010s British Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Gesso
$4,593
Five Portuguese Romantic Chairs 19th Century
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
$2,391 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A stunning and vibrant mid 20th century sofa by Pier Luigi Colli
Located in London, GB
A stunning and vibrant mid 20th century sofa by Pier Luigi Colli recently upholstered in a vibrant orange Brocade fabric.
Dimensions:
Height: 87 cm
Width: 200 cm
Depth: 75 cm
Sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Seating
Materials
Silk
Pair of 18th Century Style Armchair in the Italian Taste
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18th century style Italianate, "Mediterranean" armchair, upholstered seat, padded armrests and woven cane back, with antique grey patina finish; William R. Eubanks interior design in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,500 Sale Price
21% Off
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
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Dark Oak and Leather Throne Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome pair of Italian mid-19th century Baroque st. dark oak and leather throne armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant topie shaped feet below block reserves and unique ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Three Original Antique Baroque Chairs, circa 1740 Solid Walnut Wood hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Three original museum Baroque Solid Walnut Chairs, circa 1740
Solid walnut. On the curled legs, strongly cambered frame. Curved, medial-shaped backrest. Seat and backrest from the g...
Category
Early 18th Century German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian White Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Baroque, Gustavian Swedish dining chairs. Upholstered with brown leather and painted in a light creamish white finish.
Prope...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Oval Walnut Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved walnut oval stools with X stretchers. New Fortuny upholstery.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$11,800
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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