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
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 Baroque Swedish Rococo Style High Back Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
By Dods Murdick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Baroque / Swedish Rococo Style High Back Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4 by Dods Murdick. Item features tall shapely backs, stretcher base, Queen Anne style legs, solid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
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
Italian Chair Versailles Style
Located in Cantù, IT
Versailles style chair. Single piece upholstered in velvet with a high back that allows you to be comfortable.
Made in Italy
Created and designed by Mice di Domenico Rugiano.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet
Friar armchair (frailero). Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Friar armchair. Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 17th century.
Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has a textile upholstery with studs on the seat an...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Metal, Other
Royal Baroque Chair with Armrest Gold Leaf by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Enjoy your royal meal while sitting on this wonderfully upholstered chair with armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors featuring a wood frame gold leaf applied in details, upholstered...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
18th Century European Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Beech
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.
Category
Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 18th Century Portuguese Chair in Walnut
High-backed armchair à la reine in walnut, molded and carved with acanthus leaves, leafy shells and foliage, front claw feet joined by an...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set 5 French Chairs Louis XV Style 19th Century Never Restored
Located in Madrid, ES
Set 5 French Chairs
Louis XV Style
19th Century
In painted and gilded carved wood. Upholstered seats and back.
Faults and defects.
Never restored
Dimensions: (larger) 96 x 52 x 42 cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Rare Pink Canapé 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A one of a kind solid canapé sofa with flawless luxury fabric and upholstery pink background with an intrinsically detailed monogram work.
D. José Style from the second half of the...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Baroque Red Damask Portuguese Chair, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A tall and imponent Baroque Períod chair with legs connected to each other by H-shaped crossbars, curved and counter-curved legs where the counter-curved lines are visible, with a mo...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of friar armchairs (frailero). Walnut, leather, etc. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of friar armchairs. Walnut wood, leather, metal. Spain, 17th century.
Armchairs with arms and high backs of the type known as “frailero”, which have leather with studs on the s...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Metal, Other
Chair Corner Laserow Black Baroque Seden
Located in New York, NY
A corner chair made in Sweden during the period 1650-1750. Made from wood and painted in Laserow Black. Cabriol legs and baluster shaped back pieces.
Category
Late 17th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
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
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
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
Louis XIII Oak Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Square with Fortuny upholstered seat. Turned legs with box stretcher.
Category
1690s European Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Set Of 4 Baroque Chairs, Straw Seating, 20th Century, Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
A carefully maintained solid dining room set of 4 chairs with natural straw upholstery, inlaid linear marquetry, a classic set of six Portuguese hand-built style chairs, revised by a...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set Of 6 Leather Baroque Chairs, (20th Century)
Located in Lisbon, PT
Meticulously maintained solid dining chair set with natural straw upholstery and soft leather upper, double layer system, linear marquetry.
Classic Portuguese style set of six chairs...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Straw, Wood
Set of 6 Baroque Chairs, Straw Seat, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A carefully maintained set of 6 solid dining chairs with natural straw upholstery with inlaid lines, a classic set of Portuguese style chairs, revised by a carpenter and in excellent...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive 19th century Italian Baroque style carved walnut armchair with beautifully scrolled arms and legs. Upholstered with white and gold fabric.
Measures: Arm height is 28 i...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Straw And Leather Chair, Portugal, (20th Century)
Located in Lisbon, PT
Meticulously maintained solid dining chair with natural straw upholstery and soft leather upper, double layer system, linear marquetry.
Classic Portuguese chair, refinished by a carp...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Straw, Wood
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...
Category
1840s German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set Of 4 Straw And Leather Dining Chairs, (20th Century)
Located in Lisbon, PT
Meticulously maintained solid dining chair set with natural straw upholstery and soft leather upper, double layer system, linear marquetry.
Classic Portuguese style set of 4 chairs, ...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Straw, Wood
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...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather
Important Set of 5 Portuguese Armchairs 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 5 armchairs
Portuguese
18th Century, in kingwood with carvings.
Fabric seats.
Dim.: 108 x 61 x 51 cm
Very good condition.
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Five Portuguese Chairs and Armchairs 19th Century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Five chairs and armchairs
Portuguese,
19th century
in chestnut and vinasse wood, in leather and nailing. Turned and carved wood legs and crossbars.
Some defects of the age
Dim.: 117...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Baroque Style Mid 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair with Scrolled Motifs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A Baroque style carved walnut camelback armchair from the mid 19th century with scrolled arms and legs, cross stretcher and new upholstery. This Baroque style fauteuil features a slightly slanted camel back, from which two exquisite scrolled open arms emerge. Delicate acanthus leaves adorn the surface of these tall arms, gently leading the eye to the splayed, scrolled extremities. The rectangular upholstered seat is raised on four richly carved Flemish scroll...
Category
19th Century Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
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
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
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...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood, Muslin, Paint, Walnut
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
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
Royal Throne Armchair in Gold Leaf Finish and Premium Fabric
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A ruler worthy throne like armchair. The upholstery fabric and pattern can be customisable cater to your personal stylistic and preferences. Comes together with an extra plush of padding for comfiness. Laid on the hand carved wooden frame...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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
19th Century Baroque Thron Chair in Colonial Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique body, solid rosewood. Initials on the frame. Trapezoidal, profile-trimmed frame on strongly curved legs with applied Akkanthus, ending in plastically carved claw feet. High, b...
Category
19th Century English Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Bentwood
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Metal
DE SADE Gold Leaf Chaise Longue in Solid Wood with Brown Baroque Printed Leather
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The De Sade Chaise Longue is a captivating creation by Anonyme Studio, meticulously handcrafted in Italy to redefine opulence with a modern twist. Inspired by the Louis XVI style, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Romantic Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Romantic chairs
19th century
In carved oak wood, hollow back, cane seats. Decorated with plant motifs.
Signs of use.
Dimensions.: 101 x 47 x 42 cm.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Late 18th Century Baroque Walnut and Gilt Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of four Italian late 18th century Baroque st. walnut and giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant lightly scalloped shaped supports at each side with elegan...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood
Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940/1950
4 armchairs are also available, in another advert
Category
1940s French Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Armchair Swedish Baroque Oak Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Baroque oak, Sweden. A single armchair made in Sweden during the early part of the Baroque period. Frame made of oak with an upholstered b...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
"Break" armchair by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡.
The BREAK armchair by WM is inspired by the soft classic lines.
An intense and fluid relat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Steel, Tôle
Set of Six Dutch Baroque style side Chairs
By Daniel Marot
Located in Troy, NY
Ornately carved after designs by Daniel Marot.
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch 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
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
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
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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