Baroque Chairs
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
Antique Italian Besarel Walnut Arm Chair Baroque Upholstered Mid-19th C Rare
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning & rare Italian venetian highly carved walnut Baroque upholstered arm chair~~ Besarel~~mid-19th century
We recently had the good fortune to obtain this rare work of art~~an antique carved walnut arm chair...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Spanish Leather and Wood Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Classic antique Baroque style dining chairs, in weathered wood, and leather. Both are structurally sound and sturdy, both show some cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. We ...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Encinitas, CA
Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy.
Renaissance Revival.
High quality; soft, fi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Chair in Carved Walnut, circa 1740
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18th century German Baroque chair was made circa 1740 in South Germany.
It is beautifully carved in walnut and in its stunning original con...
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1740s German Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Carved Hall Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of carved oak Baroque Italian hall chairs.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set Of 4 Dutch Baroque Style Marquetry Side Chairs For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four Dutch baroque style marquetry side chairs with black leather-like drop in seats. The chairs with shaped inlaid crests above a back splat encrusted with florals, birds, ur...
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19th Century European Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Chairs
Located in IT
18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved giltwood Chairs
The four fine chairs were made in Rome (Italy) around the middle of the eighteenth c...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century Italian giltwood armchairs.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century Antique Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs Pine Tall Backs
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of northern Swedish antique baroque chairs from the mid to late 1700s, around 1770. The chairs are provincial and have a stately appearanc...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Pine
19th Century Portuguesh Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th Century Portuguesh Pair of Side Chairs.
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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Chair Carved Silver-Gilt Painted 18thc Original Floral Silk Brocatelle Floral
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine, carved, silver-gilt & painted,18th century, side chair with original floral, silk Brocatelle
Feminine, sidechair in rare, original condition with original textile bringing s...
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1760s Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Beech
Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian Baroque period folding bench (faldistorio), the "X" frame with scroll etched iron supports with notched corners, joined by rosettes, topped by superstructure with suppressed ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique Asante (Ashanti) 'Akonkromfi' Chief's Throne Chair, Ghana, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE WEST AFRICAN CHAIR
Made from hand-carved hardwood with a leather seat and embellished profusely with brass sheets and studs culminating in decorative brass finials. The carv...
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19th Century Ghanaian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Brass
Spanish Set of 8 Baroque Style Tooled Leather & Carved Wood Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish set of eight carved wood and tooled leather side chairs from the mid 20th century. These vintage chairs from Spain, designed with Baroque influences, each have high-arched ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Reading, Berkshire
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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Mahogany
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Baroque Style Chair
Located in Boden, SE
Rustic Baroque style chair from Boden Norrbotten, North of Sweden.
The chair is a country furniture from the first half of the 19th century.
The ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Pine
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...
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1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Unusually Large Swedish Antique Brown Pine Baroque Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusually large baroque chair from Sweden made around 1770. The chair has a frame in solid pine with original faux paint. The painter has made a free interpretation of walnut. The pa...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Pine
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...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Pine
Wabi Sabi French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France.
A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina, well suited for the modern interior...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Italian Carved Wood Coat of Arms Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian chair in carved wood with beveled and framed top seat, great back with carved coat of arms and bottom facial decoration, completed by the detailed carving on the st...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Custom Occasional chair in walnut with barley twist legs and stretchers. Beautifully carved scrolled arms. As shown in COL and nail heads. Can be made in any finish, in solid Wal...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Important 18th Century Portuguese Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold 18th century Portuguese period side chair with scroll and stylized lion tail carving, the upholstered balloon seat over scrolled and outward rolled apron, standing on boldly car...
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1740s South American Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Ten French Baroque Style Walnut Masked Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating set of ten 19th century hand-carved walnut dining chairs made in the French baroque or renaissance revival style. The chairs feature tall backs with intricately carved grotesque...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Set of Venetian Chairs Red Lacquered Painted Giltwood Italy 1750
Located in Epfach, DE
A Set of Four Venetian Chairs, Italy, Circa 1750
Red Lacquered and Partially Giltwood
This exceptional set of four Venetian chairs, dating to approximately 1750, exemplifies the ref...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
Baroque Chair Finely Hand Carved, Gold Leaf Finished with Devorè Velvet
Located in Barlassina, IT
Refined baroque chair, hand carved in Italy. Wood frame gold leaf applied.
Upholstered with a precious devorè velvet in brown bronze and gold shades.
Unique piece ready to be deliv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Carved Eagle Chairs or Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Venetian carved eagle Grotto chairs or benches.
These rare and stunning carved eagle chairs, also known as fantasy furniture ha...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Wooden Carved Tripod Chair with Leather Seat, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural wooden tripod chair, made in the early 20th century in France.
A beautiful brutalist object with a fine patina, well suited for the modern interior...
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Pine
Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Walnut Leather Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine pair of walnut Baroque Italian armchairs dating to the middle part of the 17th century retaining parts of extremely old leather seating.
Italian circa 1650-70.
T...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Baroque Style Schmieg-Hungate & Kotzian LLC., Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., a set of 8 one of a kind dining chairs by expert NYC cabinet makers Schmieg, Hungate and Kotzian in the Italian Baroque style...
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1920s American Vintage Baroque Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th c, Swedish Baroque Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 18th century Swedish Baroque chairs in their original finish, circa 1700 Sweden.
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Armchair, Walnut, Carved, Upholstered, Daniel Marot, Flemish, 17 Century Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine, large, late 17th century, Flemish, open armchair in the style of Daniel Marot with an upholstered seat
This fine, armchair is an, unusually, large size and the carving is of exceptional quality reflecting the status of the owner it was made for. It is sturdy and in usable condition. Chairs of this type, with tall, intricately carved backs, were placed in rows against a wall forming part of the decoration of a room. The carving of the back of this chair is French in style and was based on decorative prints by Daniël Marot
The cresting carved with a profusion of acanthus leaf scrolls. The back with fine, pierced carving. The mid-section with a central flowerhead with scrolled shields above and below ornamented with flowerheads acanthus leaf crestings. Two pairs of carved ‘S’ scrolls ornamented with acanthus leaves either side. The tapering turned sections surmounted by ionic capitals and supporting back of the scroll arms carved with acanthus leaf ornament. The front arms supported by baluster and tapering turned sections ornamented with acanthus leaf carving. The legs joined by a shaped ‘H’ stretcher with central finial, on bun feet. The upholstered seat reupholstered in a bargello woven in tones of blue, green, red and gold faced with braid and brass studwork.
The back of the chair has an incredible, 19th century, oak support from the cresting to halfway down the back, which has been beautifully carved to conform with the open sections of the back, and two braces down the length of the back. There are also two oak supports behind seat blocks at the top of the legs. These repairs are sensitive to the model of chair and have become part of its character and features in their own right and they are very interesting from a conservation history perspective. There are two old repairs to a small break in the cresting on the right hand side and the hairline cracks are visible, an old repair to a small break in the top right of the central splat with a small piece added and a visible hairline crack. The right side of the back has noticeable worm damage on the right seat block which is probably the root cause of the break on the block on this side from impact as the chair probably fell backwards at some point and either onto its right side or it hit something on that side and the block weakened by worm gave way as the damage to the chair is localised on the far right side. Because the backs are high on these Daniel Marot chairs they are top heavy and invariably do have damage to the backs and crestings from impact damage so this is not unusual. The right block has been repaired thoroughly and is stable and there is no live worm in the chair. It would be possible to disguise these repairs but I have left them as they are consistent with the 19th century date of the supports and conform with museum standards. A full set of photographs...
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1690s Dutch Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italy Mid-18th Century Wooden Pair of Dining Chairs Hand Carved
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very beautiful pair of elegant dining chairs hand carved in solid oak.
Their shapes are gorgeous and the proportions makes them an important presence in a dining room. Dee...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set, Pair, Armchairs, Armchair, Stool, Ebonised, Baroque, Baroque-Revival
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, matched pair of ebonised armchairs from The Baroque & Baroque-Revival Periods & An Antiquarian, Baroque stool
- From a private, furniture collection, acquired to represent three different periods of European manufacture & collecting of ebonised furniture...
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1680s English Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Ebony
Pair of Italian Giltwood High Back Chiavari Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern matching pair of Italian regency chiavari chairs featuring high backs. Crafted from giltwood with a lovely aged patina. The seats have been upholstered with opulen...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
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...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Pair of Spanish Baroque Embossed Leather Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular leather back and seat with brass studs, square legs with carved stretcher. Brass finials. Provenance William Hodgins.
Category
Early 1700s Spanish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Alpine Board Chair Decorated with Two Birds 18th Century
Located in Epfach, DE
The present piece is an unusual board chair made of walnut from the Alpine region. It is not a simple peasant chair, as evidenced by the particularly orn...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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 Chairs
Materials
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 Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fine Pair of Swedish Late Baroque Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair 18th century Swedish late baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina and proportions. Ca 1850 Sweden.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Pine
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 ...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chairs Set Four 4 Walnut Carved Marot 18 Century Silk Damask Yellow Upholstered
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Chairs of this calibre rarely come onto the open market. These are of the type that one sees either illustrated in classic reference books, or standing in grand country houses and ...
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1720s English Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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 Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century White Lions Paw Arras Orangery Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely stunning Arras Orangery chair, the highly decorative and detailed piece is in exceptional antique condition. This is the early original Arras model, bearing the Lions P...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Metal
17th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and remarkable example of 17th-century French Baroque design, this ratchet chair is both sculptural and functional. Crafted from rich walnut, its turned legs and stretchers sh...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Iron
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 Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of Five Italian Baroque Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of five Baroque chairs on curved S-legs with upholstered seat and backrest. The chairs were expertly finished and covered with a white base fabric.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Flamboyant Baroque Harp Chair with Armrests by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Specially designed chair with armrests by Modenese Luxury Interiors take on a true baroque style. This wonderful chair is a great head turner...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Baroque Chairs, circa 1750
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Baroque walnut chairs with carved oak-leaf décor, standing on curved legs with scrolled feet. Seat and backrest are reupholstered with a ...
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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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 Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Oak
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.: (canapé) 124 x 141 x...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood, Gesso
19th Century Portuguese Canape
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Portuguese Canape XVIII,
in Brazilian rosewood with carvings and cane seat.
Dim.: 98 x 174 x 54 cm.
Very good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
18th Century Baroque Chair for Desk or Vanity Hand-Carved Walnut, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
18th century Baroque chair for desk or vanity hand-carved walnut, restored and finished to wax, suitable for writing desk or vanity. New uph...
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Late 18th Century Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Baroque chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Modenese Gastone, Europa, and Franz Hohn. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $740 and tops out at $44,528 while the average work can sell for $3,852.