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
Set of 12 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 12 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Ny...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century baroque hand-carved 1750 Venetian walnut armchair.
Straw seat not original.
The 18th Century was in Venice the Golden Age and this armchair is a remarkable work by ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 6 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Antique Baroque Oak And Upholstered Wing Armchair, Late 17Th/Early 18Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CHAIR
A handsome and generous chair of fairly large proportions with an upholstered shaped camel back and wings in faded and worn pink velvet with a gold thread and crimson...
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Textile, Silk, Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Chairs with Wood Seat, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 Spanish chairs with wooden seats on walnut and sycamore structure with hand-carved decoration. These chairs are faithful to the Spanish character and each one features carvi...
Category
1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 12 Vintage Brown Leather Baroque Style Dining Chairs, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome set of 12 baroque dining chairs (10 side and 2 arm chairs) have a touch of drama thanks to the attractive twist of the legs and lower "X" stretcher with finial.
The sea...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood armchairs.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An statement making and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood armchairs. Each wonderful chair is raised by four legs, with the back legs being square and ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the ti...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish Modern, Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural classic set of 8 dining chairs in solid patinated oak with seats reupholstered in an organic hessian, adding a touch of rustic charm while ensuring comfort and durabilit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint
Antique English Armchair, Barley Twisted, Reupholstered in Bouclé, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant English armchair in solid oak, seat and backrest reupholstered in a luxurious Bouclé, Tiree 1002 (Sand) from BUTE fabric. Finely handcrafted in the late half of the 19th c...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Stool or Bench, Linen and Oak, Italy 1800s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful antique Baroque stool or bench, rendered in a hand carved oak frame with stunning scroll detail and upholstered in a natural linen butt...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Brass
Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"
By Dante Savonarola
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Interesting & rare 19th.c. Metamorphic prayer chair, sometimes known as ‘Prie-dieu‘. Hinging the chair back on the front of the arms transforms the chair into a raised kneeling stand...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique French Baroque Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French throne armchair. Made of walnut featuring carved serpentine design with reticulated floral and acanthus crown.
Dimensions:
29" x 28" x 54"h, 21" seat height
Category
Early 20th Century Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
Category
1990s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ribbon
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Dining Chairs in Oak & Mohair, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 6 classic dining chairs in oak, seats upholstered in a green mohair. Made by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik - ca 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak, Mohair
Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Side Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 38.5" H x 20.5" W x 22" D x 19" Seat height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of "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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Steel, Tôle
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 ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Chestnut
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
Provincial 18th century Swedish Baroque Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good provincial 18th century Swedish Baroque armchair in it's original finish with great patination. ca 1750 Sweden.
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian Baroque Style Sculpted Walnut Figural Upholstered Bench, Circa 18th
Located in Germantown, MD
A very unusual Italian Baroque Style Sculpted Walnut Figural Upholstered Bench, Circa late 18th Century- Early 19th Century.
Measures 20" in width, 18" in depth and stands 20" tall.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A whimsical fantasy hand carved chair by the great Venetian craftsman of the era. This lovely piece features an unique seahorse carved back and scallop shell seat retaining much of i...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf
Set of 8 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A phenomenal set of 8 classic dining in oak, seats reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool.
Made by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik (marked underneath) -...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Stunning danish baroque style high-backed ear-flap chair hand made in the 1930s
The frame and armrests are made beautifully of turned and carved solid oak. Especially the armrests h...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak, Wool
Italian Baroque Style Dining Chair in Antiqued White & Silk Upholstery, 14 pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of 14 Italian Baroque style dining chairs, each meticulously crafted to epitomize opulence and sophistication. Delicately finished in antiqued white, adorned with subtle pastel...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Gilt Wood Benches C. 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Baroque style benches, each radiating the opulence and grandeur of the period. These benches are a testament to the lavish aesthetics of the Baroque ers, with their gilt woo...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
19th Century Becsi Barokk etkezo szett
Located in Kerepes, HU
A becsi barokk étkező szett csak garnitúra csak szettben eladó ( 1 kerek asztal + 4 db. szék )
Méretek:
1 szék: 47x50 cm ülés , 48 cm ülés magasság, 99 cm hat támla magasság
kerek a...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Driftwood
Pair of Venetian "Fan" Sofas with Mustard-Yellow Upholstery
Located in Dubai, AE
A pair of early 19th-century three-seater Venetian canape sofas, also commonly referred to as 'fan'-shaped sofas. The frames are carved from wood, with...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Venetian Baroque Style Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair w/ Leather Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Venetian 18th Century Baroque Style Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair with Brown Leather Upholstery
This stunning armchair showcases intricate...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Metal
19th Century Spanish Baroque Giltwood & Mohair Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spanish, early to mid 19th century.
A very attractive antique Spanish side chair with gilt wood finials, carved skirt rail and upholstered ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
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
19th Century Barokk bor szek szettet
Located in Kerepes, HU
A teljes szett 6 db barokk bor székből áll. Csak is egyben elado.
A korara kepés nagyon jól alapattal örvendezik , rögtön használható, élig különleges es mutatások.
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Other
19th Century Barokk szek
Located in Kerepes, HU
A szekek csak szetben elado ( 4 db.)
Fugetlenul hogy regi barokk stilusrol van szo es azert antik patinaval rendelkeznek, attol hogy teljesen uj karpit kaptak, az uj tulajdanosnak...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric
Restored Vintage Leather Armchairs in Cognac Brown with Carved Bun Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the timeless elegance of our pair of vintage leather armchairs, each meticulously restored by our team of expert craftsmen. These vintage club chairs encapsulate the essen...
Category
1970s American Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Luster, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Lacquer
18th Century French Turner's Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century French Turner's chair is a masterful example of Baroque craftsmanship and elegance. Turner's chairs were created by skilled professional wood turners to showcase th...
Category
18th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
Italian Baroque Inspired Carved Walnut & Upholstered Wingchair, early 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a uniquely shaped backrest and wings this Baroque inspired wingchair has a loose cushion and is raised on carved and turned legs joined by an x-form stretcher, the legs and st...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Rare Set of 4 19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Tall Arm Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
These 19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Tall Arm Chairs epitomize opulence and craftsmanship. Each chair stands as a testament to the mastery of the artisans of the era, wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Silk, Wood
Set of Two Portuguese Chairs 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of Two Portuguese Chairs
19th century ,
in black painted wood, gilded decoration.
Straw seats.
Small flaws.
Dim.: 85 x 41 x 38 cm.
good condition.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved And Gilt Vanity Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century French baroque carved and gilt vanity chair. Upholstered in a vintage fine and colorful brocade of roses and foliage.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Rare Pair of Baroque Walnut Needlework Benches
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare pair of late 17th century Italian baroque walnut benches, the needlework upholstered seat over turned legs joined by similarly turned stretchers, possessing good nutty color and...
Category
1690s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Elm
Pair of 18th Century Painted Louis XV Seating Chairs
Located in Lisboa, PT
A Louis XV chair refers to a style of chair that was popular during the reign of King Louis XV of France, which lasted from 1715 to 1774. This style of chair is characterized by its ...
Category
Mid-17th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th century South German Honey color Fruitwood Rural Farmhouse chair
Located in Casteren, NL
Discover this exquisite antique primitive chair, crafted in the mountainous countryside of Southern Germany around 1850. Made from fruitwood, likely from an apple tree, its clean lin...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Chair in Oak, Hessian & Lambswool, Barley Twisted
Located in Odense, DK
This charming early 20th-century English chair, crafted from sturdy oak, carries the charm of vintage craftsmanship. Recently reupholstered, it now boasts a hessian back and a seat i...
Category
Early 20th Century English Baroque Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Set of six Original Baroque Chairs, Germany 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of six original Baroque chairs dates back to around 1750-60 and comes from southern Germany. These original antique Baroque chairs are ...
Category
1750s German Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
A Pair of Armchairs, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of exquisite armchairs from the early 20th century, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. Embracing the graceful curves and organic flower motifs of the Art Nouveau moveme...
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Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chair Umeå, Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastic mid 18th Century very genuine & rustic Late Baroque Chair from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden.
The chair is scraped by hand to its original color.
The seat is reuphol...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Pine
18th C Italian Hand Painted Orange Cassapanca Bench
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 18th century Italian Cassapanca, the tall back is carved as Florentine fleur de lis, and the seat and back have hand painted decoration, depicting more fleur de lis, acan...
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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Italian Grotto Silver Parcel Gilt Wood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
An iconic pair of 20th Century silver gold Italian giltwood grotto chairs with clamshell seat and back supported by beautifully carved conch legs.
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Baroque Style Gilded French Armchair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A French, hand carved, gessoed and gilded Baroque style armchair upholstered in Brunschwig and Fils silk tiger velvet
Category
20th Century French Baroque Seating
Materials
Gesso, Silk, Wood
Fine 18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish Baroque armchair with great proportions and shape. Original finish with an very nice patination. Ca 1740 Sweden.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Carved Walnut Wood Baroque Style Armchairs
By Custom Furniture Builders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom made hand carved walnut armchairs. Ivory and Light Blue patterned upholstery.
Baroque architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries was known for its highly decorat...
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Late baroque armchair in original color
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair made in Sweden about 1740. The armchair has an unusual high back, that could suggest that it were made for a Government. The original color is well preserved with much of in...
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1740s Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Birch
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
Late 18th c Baroque Italian Armchair
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
18th C. Tall Italian Armchair with white, pale blue-grey paint , and with gilt detailing. Original Finish.
Extremely charming and highly decorative as well as comfortable. recent...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
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
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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