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Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Baroque-style Throne Armchairs
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Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Baroque-style Throne Armchairs

19th century
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Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Baroque-Style Throne Armchairs

A magnificent pair of large-scale giltwood armchairs, upholstered in ivory-coloured linen, presenting all the grandeur and presence of Baroque throne seating. Their richly carved frames, finished in a beautifully aged silver gilt, give these chairs an opulent sculptural quality while the clean linen upholstery provides a refined contemporary contrast.

Generous in scale and striking in silhouette, this pair makes an unforgettable statement in any interior - from classical and traditional homes to bold, eclectic, or modern spaces where character pieces are celebrated.

Features

19th century pair of Baroque-style armchairs

Silver giltwood frames with deep carving and scrolling detail

Upholstered in ivory-coloured linen

Large, impressive scale suitable for living rooms, halls, libraries, or statement corners

High backs and shaped arms for comfort and presence

Original 19th-century craftsmanship with a striking decorative impact

Dimensions: H: 115cm (45.3") | W: 69cm (27.2") | D: 74cm (29.1") Seat height: 48 cm (18.89”)

Desirability

A dramatic and luxurious pair that instantly elevates any room

The combination of richly carved giltwood and neutral linen makes them versatile and interior-friendly

Perfect for clients seeking statement seating with historic character

Highly decorative yet comfortable, blending theatrical Baroque design with everyday usability

Rare to find as a matching pair in such scale and condition

Brief Historical Note

Giltwood throne chairs in the Baroque style were traditionally used from the 17th century onward in the grand salons, state rooms, and reception halls of Europe. Designed to symbolise status, authority, and ceremony, they were often richly carved and gilded, serving as both practical seating and powerful decorative icons.

By the 19th century, there was a renewed fascination with earlier decorative arts, prompting skilled craftsmen to create revived Baroque pieces such as this pair - capturing the drama and splendour of the period with updated upholstery suitable for modern use.

Delivery not included in price

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated these Giltwood Baroque Throne Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223518
Dealers Internal Reference
MA157
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Description
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Baroque-Style Throne Armchairs
A magnificent pair of large-scale giltwood armchairs, upholstered in ivory-coloured linen, presenting all the grandeur and presence of Baroque throne seating.
Whites Antiques

Their richly carved frames, finished in a beautifully aged silver gilt, give these chairs an opulent sculptural quality while the clean linen upholstery provides a refined contemporary contrast.

fig 1. A pair of 19th-century Baroque-style throne armchairs featuring carved giltwood frames and neutral linen upholstery.
fig 1. Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Baroque-style Throne Armchairs

Generous in scale and striking in silhouette, this pair makes an unforgettable statement in any interior - from classical and traditional homes to bold, eclectic, or modern spaces where character pieces are celebrated.

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century Baroque-style throne armchairs featuring carved giltwood frames and neutral linen upholstery.
fig 2. Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Baroque-style Throne Armchairs

Features

19th century pair of Baroque-style armchairs

Silver giltwood frames with deep carving and scrolling detail

Upholstered in ivory-coloured linen

Large, impressive scale suitable for living rooms, halls, libraries, or statement corners

fig 3. A pair of 19th-century Baroque-style throne armchairs featuring carved giltwood frames and neutral linen upholstery.
fig 3. Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Baroque-style Throne Armchairs

High backs and shaped arms for comfort and presence

Original 19th-century craftsmanship with a striking decorative impact

Dimensions: H: 115cm (45.3") | W: 69cm (27.2") | D: 74cm (29.1") Seat height: 48 cm (18.89”)

fig 4. A pair of 19th-century Baroque-style throne armchairs featuring carved giltwood frames and neutral linen upholstery.
fig 4. Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Baroque-style Throne Armchairs

Desirability

A dramatic and luxurious pair that instantly elevates any room

The combination of richly carved giltwood and neutral linen makes them versatile and interior-friendly

Perfect for clients seeking statement seating with historic character

fig 5. A pair of 19th-century Baroque-style throne armchairs featuring carved giltwood frames and neutral linen upholstery.
fig 5. Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Baroque-style Throne Armchairs

Highly decorative yet comfortable, blending theatrical Baroque design with everyday usability

Rare to find as a matching pair in such scale and condition

Brief Historical Note

Giltwood throne chairs in the Baroque style were traditionally used from the 17th century onward in the grand salons, state rooms, and reception halls of Europe. Designed to symbolise status, authority, and ceremony, they were often richly carved and gilded, serving as both practical seating and powerful decorative icons.

fig 6. A pair of 19th-century Baroque-style throne armchairs featuring carved giltwood frames and neutral linen upholstery.
fig 6. Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Baroque-style Throne Armchairs

By the 19th century, there was a renewed fascination with earlier decorative arts, prompting skilled craftsmen to create revived Baroque pieces such as this pair - capturing the drama and splendour of the period with updated upholstery suitable for modern use.

Delivery not included in price

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated these Giltwood Baroque Throne Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223518
Dealers Internal Ref
MA157
Whites Antiques
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Poling
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A pair of 19th-century Baroque-style throne armchairs featuring carved giltwood frames and neutral linen upholstery.
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Baroque-Style Throne Armchairs
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Baroque style furniture is defined by its dramatic scale, dynamic scrollwork, elaborate relief carvings, and frequent use of gilding. Emerging in 17th-century Europe, the style emphasizes grandeur, symmetry, and architectural influence, often incorporating motifs such as acanthus leaves, cherubs, and heavy stretchers.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech, walnut, or oak, which allowed for intricate carving. The frames were coated with gesso, followed by bole, and finished with gold or silver leaf gilding before being upholstered in fabrics such as velvet, silk, or heavy linen.

Authentic 19th-century giltwood demonstrates natural age distress, including minor cracking to the gesso (crazing), exposure of the coloured bole beneath worn leafing, and hand-carved joinery marks on the frame structure. Machine-made or modern reproductions often display overly uniform finishes, synthetic gold paint, and modern hardware.

Baroque throne armchairs work as architectural focal points when placed alongside minimalist architecture or paired with neutral textiles. Upholstering ornate giltwood frames in plain textured fabrics, such as unbleached linen or muted wool, helps bridge historical ornamentation with modern, understated decor.

Giltwood frames should be dusted gently with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster, avoiding liquids or chemical polishes which can dissolve gesso and gilding. Linen upholstery should be routinely vacuumed using a soft brush attachment and kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fiber degradation and fading.
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