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 โ 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 โ which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as Andrรฉ-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore โ reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements โ 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.
$934Sale Price|44% Off
Cognac Leather And Walnut Armchair, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful armchair with stunning details. The chair was produced in 1950s in Czechoslovakia. The chair is made of walnut wooden structure and faux leather sear and backrest. The wood...
Faux Leather, Walnut
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...
Oak
Italian Rococo Style Gold Velvet Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo style (19th Century) walnut square bench with scroll form legs connected with a replaced stretcher and a gold velvet upholstered seat.
Velvet, Walnut
Baroque 18th Century Armchair with Original Brass Stamp, Sweden, circa 1740
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Swedish Baroque 18th century armchair, circa 1740, origin: Sweden, with beautifully carved details such as shells, scrolls on...
Leather
High Back Italian Baroque or Swedish Rococo Style Dining Armchairs Chairs a Pair
By Dods Murdick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of high back Italian Baroque / Swedish Rococo style dining armchairs by Dods Murdick. Item features tall shapely backs, stretcher base, Queen Anne style legs, solid wood const...
Fabric, Wood
Flemish Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Newly upholstered in muslin. Turned legs and stretchers.
Walnut
Pair Late 20th C. Modern Italian-Made Baroque Style Walnut and Velvet Armchairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a custom made pair of Italian armchairs designed in a modern take on Baroque style. The red velvet padded back and seat add a wonderful punch of happy color. The seat a...
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ribbon
Rustic Green Swedish Baroque Style Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic Baroque style chair from northern Sweden. The chair is a country furniture from the first half of the 19th century. The model itself is from...
Pine
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
1900s Rare Antique Curved Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in velvet fabric - Wooden legs have been refurbished - Height of seat 43 cm. ย ย
Velvet, Wood
High Back Italian Baroque or Swedish Rococo Style Dining Side Chairs Set of Four
By Dods Murdick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage high back Italian Baroque / Swedish Rococo style dining side chairs by Dods Murdick. Item features tall shapely backs, stretcher base, Queen Anne style legs, soli...
Fabric, Wood
$5,958 / set
Set of Four Baroque Chairs, Germany 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Set of Four Baroque Style Chairs โ Hand-Carved Flower and Rocaille Dรฉcor (19th Century) Enhance your space with this stunning set of four Baroque style chairs, crafted circa 1860-18...
Fruitwood
$7,210 / set
Pair of "Break" armchair by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
๐ด ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐กโ๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ก. The BREAK armchair by WM is inspired by the soft classic lines. An intense and fluid relat...
Steel, Tรดle
Pair of Late Baroque Swedish Chairs, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1750-1760
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late Baroque Swedish chairs, origin: Sweden, circa 1750 -1760, reupholstered in linen sateen fabric from Rogers & Goffigon, the wood stained to resemble walnut. The for...
Wood
$3,575Sale Price / set|48% Off
Baroque Dining Room Chairs, Saxony / Germany, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of baroque chairs with carved backs with pinnacles, balustraded columns and shell decoration and H-shaped bracing between the curved legs. ย ย
Beech
ROCOCO Hand Carved Gray Baroque Chair or Throne in Solid Wood - Hand Carved
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Rococo throne by Ferruccio Laviani is a regal masterpiece meticulously handcrafted in Italy that transcends the ordinary to become a luxurious statem...
Wood, Oak
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...
Walnut
Spanish 17th Century Baroque Armorial Armchair with Painted Accents
Located in Troy, NY
Spanish 17th Century Baroque Armorial Armchair with Painted Accents. Rare and special Spanish armchair, the back featuring a prominent coat of arms (not identified) carved and with p...
Walnut
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
Italian hand-carved dorado wood stool in French 20th century style
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantรน, IT
Italian hand-carved dorado wood stool in French style 20th century - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
Fabric, Wood
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/Mรคrker/Ohm: European Furniture from Gothic to Art Nouveau, Museum fรผr Kunsth...
Walnut
Armchair Baroque 18th Century Oak Southern Europe
Located in New York, NY
An armchair in made during the late Baroque period 18th century in southern Europe most likely Spain. Frame from oak in original finish.
Oak
$4,137Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A stunning 19th century sofa or bench settee in a distressed grey painted finish. The sofa has a wide rectangular padded back with open padded arms and a generous rectangular padded...
Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint
$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
A Stunning Pair of Italian Carved Throne Arm Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Stunning Pair of Italian Carved Throne Arm Chairs These large arm chairs are very comfortable the arms legs and back are carved with Acanthus Leaves in the Baroque style. The uph...
Giltwood
$3,975Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Armchair, Germany 19th century, Finely carved Walnut
Located in Leimen, DE
This stunning Baroque armchair from 19th-century South Germany showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Crafted from finely carved walnut and upholstered with a bea...
Walnut
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...
Wood
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...
Wood
Chairs Pair of Swedish Baroque Brown Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair of Swedish Baroque brown black Sweden. A pair of side chairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. A dark brown frame with discrete carvings. Seat upholstered in soft...
Wood
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 upholster...
Walnut
Baroque Walnut Chair, Probably Brunswick, circa 1750
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chair in walnut with tall caned backrest. The back and frame are decorated with carved foliate motifs. In unrestored condition.
Walnut
Cantorโs stool in oak wood, from the beginning of the 18th century, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cantorโs stool in oak wood, from the beginning of the 18th century, sourced in France. This piece features a colorful tapestry upholstery and a series of twisted legs on an oak woode...
Tapestry, Oak
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...
Leather, Giltwood
"Break" armchair by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
๐ด ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐กโ๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ก. The BREAK armchair by WM is inspired by the soft classic lines. An intense and fluid relat...
Steel, Tรดle
Pair of 17th century Italian baroque Walnut Benches
Located in Troy, NY
A sleek, sturdy pair of long, narrow benches, the thick, reeded tops supported by turned legs, on simple shoe-feet.
Walnut
Stool, Walnut, Venetian, Putti, Cherub, Amorini, Grotto, Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This unusual stool has a fine sculptural quality, combining functionality with artistic merit. The kneeling cherub is in service, holding the elaborate ...
Walnut
Frailero Armchair, Walnut Wood, Textile, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair with arms and high backrest of the type known as "frailero" upholstered in red and yellow textile, with fringes on the seat and the lower part of the backrest. The carved de...
Other
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
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...
Cherry
$1,430 / item
4 Original Chairs from the 1900 Period in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 original chairs from the 1900 period in oak these chairs are very well made, very light and nevertheless very solid, because although not restored there is no lack or broken bars...
Oak
1 Original Bench from the 1900 Period in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1 original bench from the 1900 period in oak These bench is very well made, very light and nevertheless very solid, because although not restored there is no lack or broken bars.
Oak
$5,362 / set
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
Wood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Cassapanca Polychrome Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale pair of Italian 18th century Baroque Cassapanca polychrome benches. Each beautiful and statement making bench is raised by elegant curved supports with ...
Wood
$822 / set
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...
Wood
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.: (canapรฉ) 124 x 141 x...
Wood
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
$3,500Sale Price|21% Off
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...
Wood
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...
Walnut
Baroque Walnut Chairs, Italy, Carved Oak-Leaf Dรฉcor, Circa 1750
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Baroque walnut chairs with carved oak-leaf dรฉcor, standing on curved legs with scrolled feet. Seat and backrest are reupholstered with a ...
Walnut
French 19th Century Chairs with Original Black Patina - Set of 2
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 2 French Chairs with Casters
Hardwood
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.
ROMANTIC SEAT 19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
ROMANTIC SEAT 19th-century Portuguese rosewood sofa. Cane seat and back. Dimensions: 102 x 182 x 56 cm Good condition
Rosewood