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
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Chair, 19th century, Italian, Baroque, walnut, upholstered, Missoni
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The tapering back and rectangular seat re-upholstered in a Missoni fabric. Characteristic boldly turned legs and blocks, the back legs straight. Good colour and patina.
Back hei...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Antiques Baroque Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish late baroque chair from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden
A lovely chair with fantastic patina.
Scraped by hand to its wel...
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
17th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Iron
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Baroque Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,373 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
18th Pair of Swedish Baroque Giltwood Chairs.
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant pair of hand-carved Swedish Baroque chairs. Crafted in gilt and polychrome wood, the chairs feature a vase-shaped splat crowned with a carved shell or fan crest — a refined e...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,322 / set
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, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Baroque Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A set of three Baroque chairs in oak, crafted in the Louis Quinze style of the 18th century. The chairs feature high backrests adorned with carved shell motifs. They rest on cabriole...
Category
18th Century European Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$1,958 / set
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 ...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
17th Century English Child
s Chair in Leather with Brass Studwork
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare low 17th century leather upholstered oak child's chair with brass studwork on turned legs joined by stretcher base, excellent color.
Category
Late 17th Century English Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Baroque style giltwood chairs.
Stunning pair of Roman Baroque style gilt wood chairs, circa 1920. These unusual gilt chairs or side chairs have been recently upholste...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Baroque Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
$4,650 / set
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 Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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.
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Pine
$5,000 / set
19th Century Portuguesh Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th Century Portuguesh Pair of Side Chairs.
Category
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
$1,710 / set
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Oak
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italy Mid-18th Century Set Six Dining Chairs Solid Oak Hand Carved
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very beautiful set of six elegant dining chairs hand-carved in solid oak.
Their shapes are gorgeous and the proportions makes them an important presence in a dining room. D...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair William
Mary Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These beautifully carved high back William & Mary side chairs were created at the end of the sixteenth century c. 1690. The intricate carving of the legs, stretchers snd backs are in...
Category
Late 17th Century English Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$1,760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chair Swedish Baroque Oak Gilt Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair Swedish Baroque oak gilt leather Sweden. An exquisite side chair made during the Baroque period in Sweden 1650-1750. Frame made from dark oak. Uph...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Continental Baroque Upholstered Arm Chairs with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Continental Louis XIII style walnut armchairs of substantial proportion now upholstered in needlepoint and velvet fabric, circa 1890. Probably French.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
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 Chairs
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Baroque Walnut Chair, Probably Brunswick, circa 1750
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chair in walnut with tall caned backrest. The back and frame are decorated with carved foliate motifs. In unrestored condition.
Category
1750s German Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Six 18th century Baroque Chairs, Germany 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
This set of six original Baroque chairs dates back to around 1750-60 and comes from southern Germany. These original antique Baroque chairs are a rare find. They have a beautifully c...
Category
1740s German Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$14,241 / set
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...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
2010s British Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood, Gesso
$4,553
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 Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Miniature Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Miniature Chairs
CHAIRS POSSIBLY MADE FOR DOLLS OR SAMPLES FOR SALE. THEY ARE FROM THE XIX CENTURY MADE IN MAHOGANY. VERY GOOD STATE. MEA...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
$818 / set
Pair of Baroque Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Ljungby, SE
Two Baroque chairs made in Stockholm around the year 1700. The chairs are upholstered in antique leather and feature turned legs and an H-stretcher.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,000 / set
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 Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Chairs Pair of Swedish Baroque Brown Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair of Swedish Baroque brown black Sweden. A pair of side chairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. A dark brown frame with discrete carvings. Seat upholstered in soft...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 5 Baroque Chairs, Germany 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Set of 5 Baroque Dining Chairs, Germany 18th century
A refined set of 5 Baroque dining chairs from Germany, crafted from solid walnut. Each chair features an intricately carved seash...
Category
1750s German Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$8,070 / set
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 Chairs
Materials
Oak
Armchair and Pair of Ecclesiastical Chairs 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair and pair of Ecclesiastical chairs
19th Century
Portuguese
in carved brown.
Leather seat and back.
Dim.: 111 x 57 x 50 cm.
THE PRICE IS F...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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 Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
$5,933 / set
Set of four Baroque Style Armchairs, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
This set of four Baroque Style chairs have a beautifully hand-carved flower and rocaille decor. The chairs date back to the 19th century and were made around 1860-70. They are in ori...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$4,747 Sale Price / set
20% Off
4 Original Chairs from the 1900 Period in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 original chairs from the 1900 period in oak
these chairs are very well made, very light and nevertheless very solid, because although not restored there is no lack or broken bars...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,424 / item
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 Chairs
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...
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19th Century English Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Chairs with Original Black Patina - Set of 2
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 2 French Chairs with Casters
Category
1880s French Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Three Original Antique Baroque Chairs, circa 1740 Solid Walnut Wood hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Three original museum Baroque Solid Walnut Chairs, circa 1740
Solid walnut. On the curled legs, strongly cambered frame. Curved, medial-shaped backrest. Seat and backrest from the g...
Category
Early 18th Century German Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Five Portuguese Romantic Chairs 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Five Romantic chairs
19th Century
in carved kingwood,
decorated with plant motifs.
Upholstered back and seats.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 103 x 49 x 39 cm.
THE PRICE IS FOR THE SET
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,966 / item
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.
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