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.
$3,180Sale Price / set|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.
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Spanish Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Spain, 1900s Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age. Beautiful Solomonic c...
Velvet, Walnut
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...
Velvet, Walnut
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.
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 32 in W: 22 in D: 21 1/2 in SH: 17 1/2 in An elegant pair of French Louis XV style carved walnut armchairs, finely crafted in the early to mid-20th century and refl...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$6,000 / set
H 40 in W 27 in D 24 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils / Armchairs, France Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An attractive & very comfortable pair of giltwood fauteuils, both frames decorated with carved & molded foliate motifs, showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sided by padded armrests...
Giltwood, Fabric
$4,950 / set
H 40.5 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergères Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood, parcel-gilt bergères chairs from the early 20th century with soft yellow green double welt upholstery, scrolled arms, carved foliage an...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant matched pair of walnut fauteuil armchairs in the grand Louis XVI style featuring classical hardwood frames upholstered in a champagne-beige fabric. The chairs feature tall...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Beech Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of highly carved beechwood armchairs crafted in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature a large square back with a scrolled crest decorated with floral det...
Fabric, Beech
$2,495 / set
H 38.5 in W 28 in D 22 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style armchairs is constructed of solid walnut. Their beautifully hand carved details includes classic motifs of an interlaced s...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs covered in cut velvet fabric. Carved foliage and shell motif at the top. Very good condition. Two s...
Velvet
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
A fine and decorative pair of French-style carved walnut fauteuils, executed in the Louis XV taste, each chair of generous proportions and richly ornamented throughout. The shaped an...
Walnut
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37 in W 24 in D 23 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of French carved fauteuil armchairs made in the Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature elaborately hand carved frames with rope designs, rosettes, acanthus, and ribbon b...
Fabric, Fruitwood
Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 20th century American Windsor chairs with continuous hoop backs, saddles seats, turned legs tapering to narrow feet, and their original black painted finishes. Perfect at a...
Wood
$2,391
H 48 in W 23 in D 21 in
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Mahogany Armchair with an Art Nouveau Style Back
By Liberty & Co., Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A superior quality mahogany armchair in the style of Arthur Heygate MacMurdo with a wonderful Art Nouveau style back and fine Queen Anne style legs.
Mahogany
$1,845
H 38.59 in W 22.25 in D 21.86 in
Rich Colour Antique 19th Century Elm Wheel Back West Country Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early 19th century English classic antique Elm hoop back west country Windsor armchair A highl...
Elm
19th Century French Louis XIII Style Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic French Louis XIII style armchair or Os de Mouton throne chair with stylish carved with a touch of the Sun King, Louis XIV, Baroque. Hand-rests feature a carved lion-head fo...