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Baroque Pitchers

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
Elegant 18th century style pewter pitcher by Arte Italica - Made in Italy
Located in Leesburg, VA
This luxurious pitcher is inspired by models of the early 18th century. Each one-of-a-kind pitcher produced by Arte Italica is a marriage of the highest quality pewter combined with ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Pitchers

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Pewter

Pink Ridged Pitcher Glass Prestige
Located in Milano, IT
This glass pitcher is hand-colored in a vibrant shade of pink. The outer glass is vertically grooved with an iridescent finish. Composition: glass Colour: Rose Pink Handwash only Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Pitchers

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Stained Glass

Deruta Italian Lucky Rooster Chicken Ceramic Pitcher Hand Painted Signed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Deruta Italian Lucky Rooster Chicken Ceramic Pitcher Hand Painted and Signed. Fun and colorful vintage authentic Italian lucky rooster chicken pottery p...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Pitchers

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Ceramic

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Baroque Style Carafe
Located in VALENZA, IT
Gorgeous jug in solid 800 silver in Italian Baroque style. Completely handmade, it has a sinuous body, shaped and embossed with torchon motifs. The "mouth" of the carafe is also sh...
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1990s Italian Baroque Pitchers

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Silver

18th Century Italian Baroque Gilded Ewer Repoussé Copper Liturgical Pitcher
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning Italian gilt copper ewer dating back to 18th century with a circular body featuring a quadripartite decoration defined by the repoussé of a double vertical ribbed frame that frames tableaux decorated with floral scrolls; the background of these sections is finely dotted by chisel tool to underline a very pleasant relief to the embossed parts thanks to the burnishing. An excellent and unique hand-made pitcher, selected in a private collection of Northern Italy. This rare golden jug was created to serve wine during the Eucharistic celebration, the Christian liturgical practice. it is an Italian work of art that dates back to 1700, with a wonderful fire gilding, for collectors. In good age related condition regardless of a small dent in the middle part of the body, consistent with the eighteenth-century dating. The cast handle takes up the motif of the volutes present on the body of the ewer. The spout is closed by a hinged lid with a small floral knob, with minimal deformations near the hinge compromising its perfect closure. In the upper part, there are welding signs...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Pitchers

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Copper

20th Century Baroque Style Sterling Silver Water Jug, Italy, 1985
Located in Cagliari, IT
Magnificente handcrafted sterling silver water jug inspired by a piece in the collection of Museo Poldi Pezzoli in Milan. The incomparable chisel work reproduces the motif with leaves and flowers typical of 17th century. Pradella Ilario...
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1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Pitchers

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Sterling Silver

Large English Metal Pitcher, Late 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Large English metal pitcher, late 19th century. A handsome early 20th century copper jug with a distinctive patina surface decoration. The large pitcher displays well with a lovely...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Baroque Pitchers

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Metal

Antique German Neo-Baroque Silver Wine Jug, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This amazing silver wine jug in perfect German Baroque style of the 17th century was actually finely crafted in the repoussé and chasing techniques at ...
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1890s German Antique Baroque Pitchers

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Silver

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Scandinavian Modern Pitcher in Pewter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, ca 1930-40s
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Deruta Italian Ceramic Set Three Hand Painted Wall Plates
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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An unusual modernist water pitcher in pewter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Located in Litchfield, CT
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Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice large Baroque pewter pitcher.
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Baroque pitchers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque pitchers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pitchers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque pitchers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pitchers, popular names associated with this style include Deruta, Ilario Pradella, and Vitali. 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 pitchers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $8,841 while the average work can sell for $2,842.

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