Italian Baroque Walnut Armchair with Green Brocade Upholstery
Italian baroque armchair, late 17th century walnut, with scrolled decoration green studded brocade upholstery, height 44.88 in.
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- Baroque Furniture - Baroque furniture is a style of furniture that was popular in Europe during the Baroque period, which spanned from the late 16th to the early 18th century. Baroque furniture is characterized by its ornate, decorative design, which often features elaborate carvings, gilding, and other embellishments.
Baroque furniture was popular in many European countries, including Italy, France, and Germany, and it was often used in the homes of the wealthy and in royal palaces. The Baroque style is also associated with the Church, and many churches and cathedrals from this period feature Baroque-style furniture and decorations.
The Baroque style of furniture is characterized by ornate and extravagant design elements that originated in Italy in the 17th century and spread to other parts of Europe, where it was particularly popular in the courts of royalty and the wealthy aristocracy. Baroque furniture is often made of rich materials such as gold, silver, and precious woods, and it is decorated with intricate carvings, inlaid designs, and gilded or painted finishes.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- chairs, singles / pairs / threes, style or period
- chairs, singles / pairs / threes, timber - walnut 710
- furniture, period or style - Baroque style 38
