Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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
17th Century Heraldic Coat of Arms Double-headed Baroque Eagle Embriodered Appli
Located in Lincoln, GB
Spain (Possibly Seville), Early 17th Century
“NO 8 DO” means “no me ha dejado”, Spanish for “(it) has not left me.” In this case, the “it” is referring to Seville. What appears to b...
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Paint and Parcel Gilt Bed Corona, Gold and Silver
Located in Dallas, TX
Paint and polychromed gold and silver corona gilt with swagged "draperies" ( one replaced ) and Tassels, Italy. 19th Century.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Giltwood
Vintage Triangular Hanukkah Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Hannukah Menorah. This vintage piece is a replica of a menorah from the 14th century southern Europe. Made in Israel, this piece is ...
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1970s Israeli Vintage Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Brass
18th Century Venetian Wooden Tray
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 18th century wooden Venetian tray with Chinoiserie decoration. Florals and Chinese figures in colors of red, green on dark wood background.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Wood, Paint
Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional museum quality, Italian, renaissance walnut cassettone with fitted bureau in the upper part & exceptional Bambocci carving, Lombardy.
This magnificent cassettone exudes the character and quality of the finest, late-Renaissance furniture. Late 16th century, Northern Italian furniture often had the sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were unique sculptures in their own right. The putti on this cassettone are beautifully carved and of sculptural quality. Each angel has one arm raised to heaven, a poignant touch. Showing customary signs of wear from time, the lion’s paw feet make a great statement. This cassettone was conceived to have visual impact through the quality of the carving, as well as being very practical with the writing compartment fitted in the top part. It has survived in very original condition with a few small repairs and losses, and the color and patina are warm and lustrous. This cassettone was illustrated in one of the seminal works on Lombardy furniture in the 1969 and has been in two renowned collections.
The hinged top in two sections faced with a solid moulded edge. The front part has a fall front and opens to reveal a writing compartment. The fall front retains its original lock and is concealed with a false drawer which is above three drawers. All with moulded panels, escutcheons and retaining the original iron handles. The front ends have exceptional, bambocci, carved putti raising their arms to heaven above trailing foliage. Standing on magnificent lion...
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16th Century Italian Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Walnut
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Bench
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Gorgeous Flemish Tapestry large bench.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Textile, Wood
Pair of Murano Glass Silver Flecked Rose Candelabra
Located in Riverdale, NY
Gorgeous pair of large antique Murano hand blown glass candlesticks with gorgeous swirls of silver flecks with pink opaline rose buds. Be...
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1930s Italian Vintage Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Blown Glass
Monumental Pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Italian Carved Giltwood Torcheres
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent monumental pair of Italian Baroque style carved giltwood torcheres, each comprising a circular dished top above an elaborately carved pillar with floral swags and gargo...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Giltwood
Exceptional 17th Century Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Micheal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exceptional 17th century carved wooden statue of Saint Micheal, European probably from a church or rectory. Naturally patinated and ori...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Hardwood
Set of Eight Tapestry Pillows Cushions Mid-17th Century Flemish Baroque Verdure
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
These pillows or cushions are made from two complete borders of a 17th century verdure tapestry so they are in aesthetic harmony. They depict profuse floral sprays and each cushion h...
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Mid-17th Century European Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Tapestry
Early 18th Century Japanese Imari Vase
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare Japanese late 17th-early 18th century Imari vase of beaker-type, porcelain of elongated ovoid shape with flaring neck, painted in the Im...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Porcelain
Framed Hand-Carved Sandalwood Fan with Hand Painted Screen
Located in Asheville, NC
Fan is a colored etching of baroque scene of company of European folks taking tea with hookah pipes on a hand-carved sandalwood fan. Signed by maker. Ol...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
Chinese Cloisonne Gilded Bronze Baluster Vases Enameled Republic Vases a Pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Chinese Cloisonne Gilded Bronze Baluster vases Enameled Republic period.
material: Bronze, Gold leaf, gold gilded bronze, cloisonne, enemaled, glass
Style: Chinese republic, Antiqu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Bronze, Gold Leaf
Italian Carved Wood Silvered Mirror, C. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian carved wood arch shaped mirror. The mirror has a silver leaf finish that is beautifully worn showing the wood and gesso underneath.
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1940s Italian Vintage Baroque Asian Art and Furniture
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Silver Leaf
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Baroque asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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