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
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 Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of Antique 18th Century French Walnut Cardinal Armchairs
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent pair of walnut hand carved cardinal armchairs with royal antique red velvet with golden metal threats upholstery. These extraordinary la...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Early 18th Century Leather and Linnen French Wingchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A early 18th century walnut French wingback armchair. This Louis XIV model is also known as Os de Mouton or 'Sheepclaw feet'. The shape of the feet were a provincial take on the gild...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Carved and Gilded Wood 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs in carved and gilded wood.
19th Century
Covered in green damask fabric,
Measures: W. 70 - D. 70 - H. 100 Cm
Good conditions.
Category
19th Century European Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Original 18th Century Louis XV Salon Gold Gilded Chairs
Located in Doha, QA
Extraordinary and exquisite set of original Louis XV salon gold gilded chairs with curved wood edges, intricately carved surfaces and Grey Green Pat...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold
Pair of Oval Walnut Stools
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of hand carved walnut oval stools with X stretchers. New Fortuny upholstery.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Beech
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
1920s Ebonised Baroque Style Swedish Stool or Bench with Ball & Claw Feet
Located in London, GB
Wonderful and stylish 1920s ebonised stool/bench in the Baroque style.
With a drop in seat which requires upholstering if you wish. This piece has an i...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
1980 Vintage Italian Baroque Benches: Gilt Accents & Off-White Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of vintage elegance with our Italian Baroque benches from the 1980s. These wooden masterpieces, meticulously restored by our seasoned craftsmen, gleam with a pain...
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1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
18th C Style Italian CAPRETTA Solid Old Oak Bench with finish options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Bellini's Capretta bench style - a perfect seating companion for our table collection. Trestle style with carved cross stretchers. Handcrafted to order in aged solid European oak by our Master Craftsmen in Italy. Forged iron joinery.
Available in custom size by quote and a variety of wood species & finish color.
Measures as shown: 72" L x 20" W x 20" H, 1.5" thick bench...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Iron
19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black leather seat and back, accented with brass roset...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
New Green Cast Aluminum Three-Seat Garden or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
New green cast aluminum three-seat garden bench
Very confortable and resistant
Its finish makes it able to withstand the inclement weather. The paint is epoxy resin that is passe...
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2010s European Baroque Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Historicizing Sofa, Austria-Hungary, 1900
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Upholstered sofa in the historicizing style, walnut, floral fabric. Made at the turn of the 19th and 20th Century in Austria Hungary.
In very good con...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Benches with Cabriole Legs C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian baroque style upholstered benches with flanking carved serpentine skirts, and resting on the original cabriole legs with pad feet. Late 19th century.
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1880s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Swedish 19th Century Baroque Leather Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th Century Baroque armchair with original leather clothing from Sweden in dark wood.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Venetian hand painted armchairs in white antique painting and giltwood
Green Velvet in back and seats
Beautiful hand paintings in both backs.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Venetian hand painted armchairs in white antique painting and giltwood
Green Velvet in back and seats
Beautiful hand paintings in both backs.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
English Armchair / Bench 19th Century Cast Iron and Teack
Located in Madrid, ES
English armchair / bench, 18th Century
Height 93 cm
Width 119 cm
Depth 60 cm
Weight 80 kg
Armrest height from seat 17 cm
Seat height 37 cm
Seat width 114 x 33 cm
Manufactur...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Iron
Golden Palace Sofa in Limited Massive Wood with Gold Leaf Ornament Made in Italy
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Grand and elegant, the refined golden ornate crown down to the sofas apron and legs made by our expert artisans to match your interior's preference. This elegant sofa hardwood frame ...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Swedish Baroque Stool with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Baroque stool from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
A rustic & genuine old Baroque stool with fantastic patina & t...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Pine
Flemish Baroque Walnut Footstool
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular seat in need of reupholstery with barley twist legs and stretcher. Bun feet.
Category
1690s European Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Royal Blue Sofa in Exclusive Massive Wood and Blue Velvet Capitonné Upholstery
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Graceful and luscious, this sofa posies itself with the feminine curve and the visual sensory of the sumptuous dark indigo upholstered velvet. Crafted with high-quality materials and...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Baroque Green Leather Swivel Chair with Walnut and Gold Leaf Finishes, Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors item has been precisely conceived for CEOs and presidential offices. Its unique class and sense of power represent the perfect solution for lea...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early Bobbin Turned Walnut Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late 17th century Italian walnut square back armchair with bobbin turned arms, legs and stretchers, the whole possessing good rich color and crisp t...
Category
1680s Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Tufted Cerused Lounge Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Tufted Cerused Lounge Slipper Chairs upholstered in a velvet fabric. The chairs have cerused oak legs with the front legs having casters.
Category
20th Century Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Classic French Duo Sofa in Deluxe Massive Wood and Precious Gold Leaf Appliqué
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Embracing the drama of Louis XV-era, the 18th century design specialized by Modenese Luxury Interiors. This classic style two-seater sofa is as glamorous as its three-seater sibling,...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Royal Baroque Chair with Armrest Gold Leaf by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Enjoy your royal meal while sitting on this wonderfully upholstered chair with armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors featuring a wood frame gold leaf applied in details, upholstered...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 a classic 17th century armchair
It also ...
Category
1680s European Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Faux Fur, Oak
Classic Victorian Sofa in Walnut Wood and Patinated Gold Leaf
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Get comfortable and feel luxurious on this voluptuous silk velvet three seater sofa. The sofa is fully upholstered with the highest quality that comes with extra inner padding for th...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Blue Royal Palace Classic Sofa in Exclusive Cherry Wood and Gold Leaf Appliqué
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This bespoke sofa is part of the royal blue living room collection. An inviting curve shape seat, benefits from the soft fabric and thick padded under the capitonné upholstered. Part...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Flemish Baroque Walnut Side Chair
Located in Essex, MA
A wonderful whimsical chair with nicely carved details and needlepoint drop in seat. Cabriole legs and shaped H form stretchers.
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1720s Dutch Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
20th Century, Venetian Baroque Stile Carved and Laquered Giltwood Bench
Located in IT
20th Century, Venetian Baroque style carved and laquered giltwood bench.
This small center bench was made in the Venetian baroque style around the early twentieth century. The struc...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarolas chairs, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black tooled leather seat and back, accented with br...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Sicilian Armchairs in Red Lacquer in the Style of Barocco 1700
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Sicilian armchairs in red lacquer in the style of Barocco 1700, lacquered in red lacquer, the Sicilian and delicate style of great passion and design, a pair of very rare arm...
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1930s Italian Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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 Seating
Materials
Pine
Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests.
Remarkable work by Venetian cabinetmakers. The 18th C...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut, Silk
Set of 8 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of eight finely carved and gilt dining chairs, all finely distress paint decorative with original horsehair seats. Each alternating chair measures 18 in W, 43 in H, 15 in D. wi...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century Baroque-Inspired Bright Pouf with Gold Leaf by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This white baroque pouf from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors is a superbly elegant yet confortable piece for a classic decor, best showcased in a living room, bedroom, lounge, or c...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Royal Throne Armchair in Gold Leaf Finish and Premium Fabric
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A ruler worthy throne like armchair. The upholstery fabric and pattern can be customisable cater to your personal stylistic and preferences. Comes together with an extra plush of padding for comfiness. Laid on the hand carved wooden frame...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bench Swedish Baroque 18th Century Original Paint Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Bench Swedish Baroque 18th century original paint Sweden. A bench made during the Baroque period in Sweden 18th century. Left overs of or...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
Couch Signed Jakob and Josef Kohn, 19th Century
By Franz Hohn
Located in Madrid, ES
Couch signed Jakob and Josef Kohn 19th
Size 103 x 11cm8 x 50
good state of conservation.
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Baroque Chair with Armrests with Curved Legs in Red Damascus
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Refurnish your newbuilt mansion with a touch of monarchy by adding one of Modenese Interior's most sold baroque pieces. This dining chair with armrests features wide surfaces of hand...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
17th century Venetian painted and parcel gilt gondola sofa. This gorgeous antique venetian sofa or canape has been newly upholstered in a plush w...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Mohair, 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.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Walnut
Sculptural Side Chairs in Carved Dark Stained Oak by Scandinavian Cabinetmaker
By Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing pair of side chairs in modern baroque style by a Scandinavian cabinetmaker in the early 20th. century. The dark stained oak are masterfully carved and decorated with abstract...
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1920s Danish Vintage Baroque Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Pine
Neo-Baroque Sofa with Massive Wood, Ivory Craquelè Lacquered and Gold Leaf Art
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The exciting bold prints over the plush inner cushion, a unique accent piece that brings immediate attention to your living space. The hard wooden frames are as exciting as the soft seating part, an ivory...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Luxury Baroque Rocking Armchair Ivory and Silver Leaf Finish 100% Made in Italy
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The ornamental quality and exclusive Italian design of this hand made baroque rocking chair is truly heavenly. The high-end soft ivory lacquered finishing, the baroque carvings compl...
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2010s Italian Baroque Seating
Materials
Silver
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four 19th-Century Baroque Oakwood Side Chairs - Refined Craftsmanship
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a world of historical elegance with our set of four Late 19th-century Baroque Side Chairs, showcasing the perfect fusion of artistic craftsmanship and practicality. These c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Seating
Materials
Iron
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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