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Baroque Armchairs

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 β€” 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 β€” which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as AndrΓ©-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore β€” reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements β€” 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
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 ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Giltwood

Italian, Emiliana, Baroque Large Carved & Shaped Walnut Open Armchair, ca. 1680
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, having an arched and shaped slightly reclining backrest and fitted seat, with curving carved open arms, raised on tall turned legs joined by ...
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1680s Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Classic French Armchair in Damask Upholstery and Gold Leaf by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Bringing the 18th century french palace furniture style to your luxururious living space. The grand armchair's rounded embelished arms and legs are in...
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2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

Pair 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome pair of 19th Century Swedish armchairs. Paint has been retouched. Circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Armchair, Upholstered, Os-De Mouton, Walnut, French, 17th Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The outside and inside rectangular back and seat re-upholstered, during its last ownership, with an off-white and grey/blue cotton/linen mix fabric faced with close nailed brass stud...
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1680s French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Swedish Baroque Captain's Arm Chair, Hand-Carved with Gold Trim c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved Swedish Baroque Captain's chair in black with gold trim and Swedish flag. Arms are covered in distressed leather with nail head trim. The chair is covered in gold design with motifs including leaves and shells. Exact provenance and meaning of symbols and letters is unknown. It is believed that this chair was created for the captain of a ship, making it a unique conversation piece for your space. Could be recovered or reupholstered with new leather or left distressed to highlight the age, patina, and history of the chair. This captain's chair would work well as an accent chair, side chair, or a statement dining room head chair...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Armchair, Flemish Walnut Upholstered Bargello Scroll Arm Barley twist Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This open armchair is characteristic of the Haute Γ‰poque employing elegant barley-twist turnings and sweeping, curved, scroll arms. The bargello is a re-creation of a fashionable uph...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Hendrix Allardyce Italian Baroque Style Gilt Throne Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent throne chair or armchair made in the Italian baroque style by Hendrix Allardyce Hollywood, CA. The armchair features a large hand-carved beech frame decorated with a dramatic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs

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Brass

Baroque Armchairs, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of baroque armchairs with black frames, featuring gilded carved decorations in the form of shells and rocailles. The chairs stand on elegant capriole legs that seamlessly merg...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair, 17th Century Spanish Armchairs, Hardwood, Velvet, Gilding
Located in Southbury, CT
A pair of hardwood -probably walnut- and velvet armchairs dating from the 17th century -prior to 1658, because this chair can be seen in Vermeer's painting from that year, "The Glass...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

Handsome 18th C Italian Baroque Arm Chair with Intricately Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood Baroque armchair from the 18th century, possibly older. This antique chair from Italy has meticulous hand-carvings throughout, with particular emphasis along i...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century French Baroque Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
French Baroque style hand carved fruit wood armchair with typical neoclassical rock and plant decorations, gold leaf gilded and painted over in additi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

Wingback Chair by Tom Dixon
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Wingback Chair by renowned designer Tom Dixon. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this chair features a sleek and modern design that will elevate a...
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17th Century British Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Armchair Walnut Embossed Leather Dutch Colonial
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
just purchased more information to follow
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1690s Dutch Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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 Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Baroque-style Armchair with modern Upholstery, Italy, mid 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large baroque-style nutwood armchair with high curved backrest and carved wooden frame with volute decoration from Italy. The armchair has a modern Japanese-style cover in blue, whit...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood, Walnut

17th Century Italian Gold and Silver Leaf Armchairs from Naples, Italy
Located in Houston, TX
Wood carved armchairs from Napes, Italy,Β circa 1680. Very rare and has the antique fabric in good condition. Some parts appear gold leaf and other...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Baroque Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
French baroque style hand carved fruitwood armchair with typical neoclassical rock and plant decorations, gold leaf gilded and painted over in additio...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

1900s Rare Antique Curved Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in velvet fabric - Wooden legs have been refurbished - Height of seat 43 cm. Β Β 
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Early 1900s Czech Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Baroque 17th Century Louis XIV Walnut Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
Of comfortable size, the four beautifully turned legs joined by conforming stretchers, scrolling, carved arms. Clean up and polish included. The chair needs to be re-upholstered and...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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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...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Other

Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Two Magnificent French Armchairs with respective Stools early 19th Century armchair measurements: H: 96cm x 76cm c 75cm stool measures: 45cm x 45cm x 50cm Hight wood and italian silk...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Silk, Wood

Bergere Armchair in Dark Walnut Finish and Patinated Gold Leaf by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Classic bergere armchair with cushion, decorated with dark walnut finish and patinated gold leaf. Both internal and external upholstery is in high-end Italian fabric with classic-sty...
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2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Two Seater Blue Damask Sofa in Gold Leaf Carving by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
True essence of the artisanal work is shown through this luxurious classic two seater sofa. A highest quality blend of fabric choice and texture, the recreation of luxe indigo - gold tone of the velvet stripes and frill over the beautiful damask upholstered back seat. The solid wood hand carving...
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2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Impressive 18th century baroque armchair, Sweden, circa 1730. Upholstered in raw linen. Good condition with wear consistent with age and use. Historical secondary color. Structur...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

Cognac Faux 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...
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1950s Slovak Vintage Baroque Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

17th Century Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Fine French Louis XIII armchair. Made in the 17th century from walnut and equipped with hidden out sliding tray supports as a extra feature. We restored this armchair and reupholster...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

19th Century Italian Giltwood Palazzo Chair Suite
Located in London, GB
Consisting of three armchairs and seven side chairs, this superb giltwood suite was made in Italy in the nineteenth century. With slight variations in t...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

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...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Linen, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Giltwood

Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Fine tall German late 17th century Baroque walnut throne armchair with a rectangular arched padded back and seat covered in 17th century Gobelin depicting β€˜Susanna and the Elders’ wi...
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Late 17th Century German Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Swedish Baroque 17th Century Leather-Covered Wing Back Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
Oversized, stately armchair of comfortable proportions, leather covering with beautiful patina and accentuated with brass studs, turned legs and stretchers.
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17th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Venetian Armchairs in Yellow Lacquer
Located in Vo', Veneto
Pair of Venetian Armchairs in Yellow Lacquer Wood Type: Lacquered walnut Period: Mid-1800s Origin: Venice Dimensions: Height - 88 cm Seat height - 42 cm Width - 60 cm (measured at ...
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1850s Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Fir

Armchair Oak 17 Century Upholstered Faux Fur Navy Funky Fun
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
17th century oak armchair re-upholstered in navy faux faur The faux fur creates a cosy, funky, fun, modern, individual, interpretation of...
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1680s European Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Faux Fur, Oak

Pair of "Break" armchair by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Steel, TΓ΄le

Armchair Upholstered Kelim Knole Vintage Country House Massive
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, vintage, country house, knole armchair upholstered in a kelim textile A Classic country house piece with the high back and wings creating a ...
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1980s English Vintage Baroque Armchairs

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Fabric

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...
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2010s British Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Pair of 19th C. Spanish Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These armchairs are classic examples of Baroque-style seating, most likely French or Spanish in origin, dating from the 19th Century. The rich red velvet upholstery is typical of Ba...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Antique French Baroque Carved Mahogany Fireside Throne Chair Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Baroque Carved Mahogany Fireside Throne Chair Newly Upholstered in Metallic Rose Gold Brazilian Cowhide Antique rare French Mahogany Baroque...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Cowhide

Black and Gold Damask Armchair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Specially designed armchair take on a neo-baroque style. This accent furniture is a great head turner piece in any living space. An eye catching black-gold upholstered fabric part of...
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2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Marble, Gold Leaf

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.
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs

Rare Pair of 19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Tall Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
These 19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Tall Armchairs epitomize opulence and craftsmanship. Each chair stands as a testament to the mastery of the artisans of the era, with...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Fabric, Silk, Wood, Walnut

French Vintage Armchairs in Chinese Style
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid pair of armchairs designed at the end of 1800, of fine French manufacture. The armchairs are in oriental style as you can see from the sinuous and curved shapes and woven d...
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Early 1800s French Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Venetian Gold Leaf Armchair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Adding a sophisticate touch to your room with a golden beige armchair decorated with gold leaf finishes. Elegantly wrapped with our own design of damask upholstered fabric. Outstandi...
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2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Marble, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

19th Century Nutwood Armchair With Cushion, Handcarved, AT ca. 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique late 19th century armchair, from the so-called "Historism" period in Austria around 1880. Artfully hand carved out of solid nut wood, this decorative baroque style armchair im...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Fabric, Nutwood

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
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Early 20th Century Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 20th Spanish Walnut Armchairs with Backs and Caned Seats, 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible rare solid walnut frame with cane back and seat, Spanish mid-century caned armchair beautiful original condition nice seat. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Armchairs

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Cane, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Baroque Carved Wood Armchair Re-Upholstered
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful pair of Italian 19th century carved wood armchairs in Rococo Baroque style newly upholstered in white fabric with very elegant shape and great color of wood to highlight th...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Late Baroque Style Upholstered Arm-Chair with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish late Baroque style arm-chairΒ from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Charming unusually armchair with fantastic hand-carved upper part & colorful color. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Pine

Monumental Ebonized Venetian Hand Carved Armchair, circa 1780 by Fratelli Mora
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important ebonized Baroque Venetian armchair, circa 1780 Fratelli Mora. Produced by Fratelli Mora in Bergamo, factory established in 1778. At that time the main production was made ...
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Late 18th Century Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

19th Century Venetian Baroque Armchairs Hand Carved Walnut, Wax Polished, Straw
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th Century venetian baroque armchairs in hand carved walnut, wax polished with straw seat. Canopy of the seat recently made in perfect condition Excellent as head of the table, ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Style Baroque Chairs in Velvet Upholstery, France 1900's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th century Louis XV style French fauteuils, each with padded back surmounted by carved cresting rail out swept arms with velvet upholstery and gilt details. Pair ava...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood

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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of French Baroque Walnut Armchairs Provincial Fauteuils Γ  la Reine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Pair of French Baroque Walnut Armchairs Provincial Fauteuils Γ  la Reine with Needlework Aubusson style upholestry. A pair of French provincial,...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs

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Walnut

Italian Baroque Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Baroque-style (20th Century) Armchairs with gilt wood filigree frames, button-tufted burgundy and cream upholstery with embroidered flowers. (PRICED AS Pair) (Related...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Armchairs with Giltwood Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 19th century walnut armchairs with giltwood finials. The armchairs are upholstered in an embossed gold metallic glazed charcoal colored ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Giltwood, Ostrich Leather

Carved High Back Oak Armchair, Denmark circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique oak armchair models the traditional baroque style with an elaborate high carved back, scrolled arms and heavy paw feet. The upholstered back and seat with vintage crushed velvet...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Original Baroque Rococo Re-Looked Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
Customized antique armchair. Finely carved wood frame, typical of the Rococo style. Reupholstered in a modern fabric. Wood refinished in silver leaf. Very sophisticated carved wood. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Baroque armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Modenese Gastone, Hendrix Allardyce, and Henning KjΓ¦rnulf. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $712 and tops out at $76,500 while the average work can sell for $4,800.

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