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17th Century Italian Armchair
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for sale €3,276     $3,556
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17th Century Italian Armchair

17th century
Description

17th Century Italian Armchair

A Grand 17th Century Italian Baroque Open Armchair.

Made in northern Italy, this chair features a charming, original distressed painted finish. The classic Baroque style includes elegant curved front legs, an elaborate cross stretcher, and unique tapering back that widens at the top. The chair has flat, curved open armrests. It has been stripped to its neutral base fabric.

H 117cm x W 68cm x D 58cm


H 46” x W 26¾ ” x D 22¾”

Seat Height: 50cm

Seat Depth: 40cm

(#3756)

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Italian Baroque Carved Armchair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1222206
Dealers Internal Reference
3756
Description
17th Century Italian Armchair

A Grand 17th Century Italian Baroque Open Armchair.

Made in northern Italy, this chair features a charming, original distressed painted finish.

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The classic Baroque style includes elegant curved front legs, an elaborate cross stretcher, and unique tapering back that widens at the top.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The chair has flat, curved open armrests. It has been stripped to its neutral base fabric.

H 117cm x W 68cm x D 58cm


H 46” x W 26¾ ” x D 22¾”

Seat Height: 50cm

Seat Depth: 40cm

(#3756)

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Italian Baroque Carved Armchair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222206
Dealers Internal Ref
3756
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A high-backed 17th-century Italian Baroque armchair upholstered in beige hessian fabric with intricately carved wooden arms, legs, and a carved scroll front stretcher.
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Archive I A high-backed 17th-century Italian Baroque armchair upholstered in beige hessian fabric with intricately carved wooden arms, legs, and a carved scroll front stretcher.

17th Century Italian Armchair

Archive II A high-backed 17th-century Italian Baroque armchair upholstered in beige hessian fabric with intricately carved wooden arms, legs, and a carved scroll front stretcher. View II
Archive III A high-backed 17th-century Italian Baroque armchair upholstered in beige hessian fabric with intricately carved wooden arms, legs, and a carved scroll front stretcher. View III
Archive IV A high-backed 17th-century Italian Baroque armchair upholstered in beige hessian fabric with intricately carved wooden arms, legs, and a carved scroll front stretcher. View IV
Archive V A high-backed 17th-century Italian Baroque armchair upholstered in beige hessian fabric with intricately carved wooden arms, legs, and a carved scroll front stretcher. View V
Archive VI A high-backed 17th-century Italian Baroque armchair upholstered in beige hessian fabric with intricately carved wooden arms, legs, and a carved scroll front stretcher. View VI
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 153
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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A high-backed 17th-century Italian Baroque armchair upholstered in beige hessian fabric with intricately carved wooden arms, legs, and a carved scroll front stretcher.
17th Century Italian Armchair
Ref: SA1222206
A high-backed 17th-century Italian Baroque armchair upholstered in beige hessian fabric with intricately carved wooden arms, legs, and a carved scroll front stretcher.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period17th century
  • StyleItalian Baroque
  • MaterialWalnut, Hessian, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved scrollwork, High backrest, S-scroll legs, Shaped armrests
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This seventeenth-century Italian Baroque open armchair originates from northern Italy and exemplifies classic period furniture design. The structure comprises walnut wood with an original distressed dark painted finish and a unique tapering backrest that widens at the top, paired with flat, curved open armrests, elegant S-scroll front legs, and an elaborate carved scrollwork front stretcher. The piece is upholstered in neutral beige hessian fabric across the high back and seat, revealing a rustic textured surface. Measuring 117 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 58 cm deep, the armchair serves as a formal seating option suited for a gentleman's library or a grand study. The distressed paintwork, exposed natural fabric, and deeply carved wooden elements offer an authentic historical character for interior placement in a traditional home.

FAQs

17th-century Italian Baroque armchairs are known for high backrests, substantial timber frames, and ornate hand-carved decoration, including scrolls and acanthus foliage.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised native hardwoods such as walnut and oak for the frame, paired with natural fibre fillings, linen webbings, and woven fabrics or leather upholstery.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-hewn joins, tool marks on unexposed wooden surfaces, uneven wear consistent with age, and hand-forged iron nails or wooden dowels.

Positioning a carved historical armchair as a standalone accent piece creates contrast against minimalist backwalls, architectural plasterwork, or modern artwork.

Keep timber surfaces free of moisture, apply natural beeswax periodically, and clean textiles using soft brushes while keeping the item out of direct sunlight.
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