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18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut
18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut

18th Century Baroque Secretary or Writing Desk in Walnut

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Exceptional Baroque secretary or writing desk, probably from southern Germany, around 1760. The

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Nutwood, Walnut, Pine

Baroque 18th Century Chest of Drawers
Baroque 18th Century Chest of Drawers

Baroque 18th Century Chest of Drawers

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Late 18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, This late baroque walnut chest of drawers was made

Category

Antique 1780s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and plum Baroque Secretary à deux corps around 1760
Walnut and plum Baroque Secretary à deux corps around 1760

Walnut and plum Baroque Secretary à deux corps around 1760

Located in Münster, DE

Secretary à deux corps Baroque around 1760 Walnut and plum veneered on softwood, lower part with

Category

Antique 1760s German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Nutwood

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany ca.1760 Walnut Baroque chest of drawers in walnut with an

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Antique 1760s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1750 Walnut This eighteenth-century piece of

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Antique 1750s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century
Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century

Set of four Wrought Iron Skeleton Key Antique German Folk Art, 18th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

, Germany. A nice addition to your collection or to display. Each is in very good cleaned up and as found

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Baroque Domed Chest, First Half of the 18th Century
Baroque Domed Chest, First Half of the 18th Century

Baroque Domed Chest, First Half of the 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

An Baroque domed chest crafted from oak, dating to the first half of the 18th century. The chest

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers, circa 1900

Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers, circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Chest of drawers with a serpentine carcass and three drawers. Dark-painted carcass with a fitted marble top. The piece stands on curved legs.

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Antique Early 1900s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany
Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany

Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany

Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE

Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany Provenance: Collection of Dr. Emil von Haber

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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Tall Walnut Cabinet with a Bureau Desk Compartment
Tall Walnut Cabinet with a Bureau Desk Compartment

Tall Walnut Cabinet with a Bureau Desk Compartment

Located in Dubai, AE

Tall walnut desk cabinet in Baroque style with gilded brass ornamentation. The upper glazed part

Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Original Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Original Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

Original Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large four-drawer Baroque commode featuring its original painted decoration, imitating wood grain

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fir

Elegant 18th Century Baroque–Rococo Commode, circa 1760
Elegant 18th Century Baroque–Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Elegant 18th Century Baroque–Rococo Commode, circa 1760

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

between the Baroque and Rococo periods. Crafted from fine walnut and adorned with elegant brass hardware

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Antique 1760s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Blue Pinewood Commode in Baroque Style, 19th Century
Blue Pinewood Commode in Baroque Style, 19th Century

Blue Pinewood Commode in Baroque Style, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Delicate pinewood commode in Baroque style featuring four drawers, curved legs, and a scalloped

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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Hand Carved Corner Cabinet 1711
Antique Hand Carved Corner Cabinet 1711

Antique Hand Carved Corner Cabinet 1711

Located in Lucenec, SK

This charming hand carved German corner cabinet still maintains its original faux wood-grain finish

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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Baroque Commode with Burl Walnut
Late 18th Century Baroque Commode with Burl Walnut

Late 18th Century Baroque Commode with Burl Walnut

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Late 18th Century Baroque Commode, 1780-1790, Germany Walnut Beautiful baroque walnut chest of

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Antique 1780s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

White-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
White-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

White-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large Baroque chest of drawers painted in white with anthracite accents and prominent brass

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque chest of drawers featuring a gently curved serpentine front and compressed bun feet. It

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Solid Stripped Oak German Two-Door Hanging Cupboard
Antique 19th Century Solid Stripped Oak German Two-Door Hanging Cupboard

Antique 19th Century Solid Stripped Oak German Two-Door Hanging Cupboard

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful detailed hanging cabinet or cupboard was made in western Germany in the early 19th

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Antique Early 19th Century German Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Hand-Painted Baroque Commode, Mid-18th Century
Hand-Painted Baroque Commode, Mid-18th Century

Hand-Painted Baroque Commode, Mid-18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Hand-painted Baroque commode with three drawers and a shaped serpentine apron. The chest features

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Softwood, Fir, Paint

Baroque Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Braunschweig C. 1730
Baroque Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Braunschweig C. 1730

Baroque Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Braunschweig C. 1730

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Baroque chest of drawers with architectural characteristics. Walnut veneer with light

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

German Black Forest Clothing Stand from the 19th Century
German Black Forest Clothing Stand from the 19th Century

German Black Forest Clothing Stand from the 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

German black forest clothing stand. From the 19th century, in oak wood decorated with fantastic

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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Burl wood
19th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Burl wood

19th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Burl wood

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Late XIX Century Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style, Germany, 1890 Walnut with burl wood, A chest

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Antique 1880s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Baroque Commode in Walnut with Inlays from Around 1750
Baroque Commode in Walnut with Inlays from Around 1750

Baroque Commode in Walnut with Inlays from Around 1750

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Baroque Commode in Walnut with Inlays from Around 1750 This antique commode impresses with its

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Antique 1750s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

20th Century antique Style Baroque Solid Wood Silver Plated Commode
20th Century antique Style Baroque Solid Wood Silver Plated Commode

20th Century antique Style Baroque Solid Wood Silver Plated Commode

Located in Berlin, DE

Solid wood, silver-plated on softwood. Straight body on a fitting curved frame, over sculptural carved claw feet. In the convex and concave curved front four drawers of different siz...

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20th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A mid-18th century Baroque chest of drawers from the Aachen region in Germany. Solid oak wood

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Hand Painted White Baroque Secretaire, Saxony 18th Century
Hand Painted White Baroque Secretaire, Saxony 18th Century

Hand Painted White Baroque Secretaire, Saxony 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque writing secretaire with slanted flap and curved front and frame. The secretaire has two

Category

Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Softwood

Baroque Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Mid-18th Century
Baroque Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Mid-18th Century

Baroque Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Mid-18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

corners are adorned with stylized volutes, and the intricately shaped top enhances its baroque aesthetic

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Baroque Chest, Hand-Painted Softwood, Antique Style
19th Century Baroque Chest, Hand-Painted Softwood, Antique Style

19th Century Baroque Chest, Hand-Painted Softwood, Antique Style

Located in Greding, DE

Large spruce chest with cut-out frame and panels on the front and lid. The grey-beige painting with diamond pattern is new and has an antique patina.

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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Softwood

Augsburg Cabinet 17th Century Inlay High Epoch Wunderkammer Iron Engraved
Augsburg Cabinet 17th Century Inlay High Epoch Wunderkammer Iron Engraved

Augsburg Cabinet 17th Century Inlay High Epoch Wunderkammer Iron Engraved

Located in Pistoia, IT

Rare and valuable collectible coin cabinet richly inlaid in precious woods, Augsburg manufacture, second half of the 17th century. The coin cabinet opens with a drop front that reve...

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Four-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century, Germany
Four-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century, Germany

Four-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century, Germany

Located in Greding, DE

A German chest of drawers from the late 18th century. The piece features a straight-sided body with

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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

17th Century German Iron-Mounted Oak Chest / Trunk "Stollentruhe"
17th Century German Iron-Mounted Oak Chest / Trunk "Stollentruhe"

17th Century German Iron-Mounted Oak Chest / Trunk "Stollentruhe"

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A 17th century German oak chest ("Stollentruhe") in the medieval/ Gothic tradition. The rectangular

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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

German Red Painted 18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
German Red Painted 18th Century Serpentine Front Commode

German Red Painted 18th Century Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Troy, NY

Large Floral Painted 18th Century Commode of German Origin with five drawers made of oak

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Softwood

18th Century Dresdner Baroque Commode in Brown Walnut and Amaranth, Around 1760
18th Century Dresdner Baroque Commode in Brown Walnut and Amaranth, Around 1760

18th Century Dresdner Baroque Commode in Brown Walnut and Amaranth, Around 1760

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful 18th Century Dresdner Baroque Commode was made around 1760. The pine corpus is

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Antique 1760s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

By Ferdinando Pogliani

Located in Forney, TX

bone ivory marquetry tabletop cabinet casket. Of exceptionally fine quality, lavishly decorated, large

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Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

Antique late 18th century German Solid black Oak panelled trunk or coffer
Antique late 18th century German Solid black Oak panelled trunk or coffer

Antique late 18th century German Solid black Oak panelled trunk or coffer

Located in Casteren, NL

This exquisite chest was crafted in Germany in the latter half of the 18th century. Both the lid

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later
Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later

Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later

Located in Dallas, TX

Germany in the 1700s, some of the sections have been replaced by more recent, yet still antique, pieces of

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI / Baroque Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Louis XVI / Baroque Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century Louis XVI / Baroque Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This impressive 18th century chest of drawers combines late Baroque and early Louis XVI

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Abstract Painted Baroque Style Commode in Black and White, Felix Bachmann, 2024
Abstract Painted Baroque Style Commode in Black and White, Felix Bachmann, 2024

Abstract Painted Baroque Style Commode in Black and White, Felix Bachmann, 2024

By Felix Bachmann

Located in Berlin, DE

The Abstract Painted Baroque Style Commode in Black and White by Felix Bachmann (2024) is a

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2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

17th Century Carved Oak Chest
17th Century Carved Oak Chest

17th Century Carved Oak Chest

Located in Allerum, SE

17th century Baroque carved oak chest / trunk with wrought iron handles and hinges. Ca 1650

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Dresden Chest of Drawers, Oak with Walnut Veneer, circa 1870
Antique Dresden Chest of Drawers, Oak with Walnut Veneer, circa 1870

Antique Dresden Chest of Drawers, Oak with Walnut Veneer, circa 1870

Located in Berlin, DE

fine walnut burl veneer. Germany, circa 1870. Wavy drawer fronts (two drawers), lockable. With rich

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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Baltic Greige Painted Concave Chest Of Drawers
18th Century Baltic Greige Painted Concave Chest Of Drawers

18th Century Baltic Greige Painted Concave Chest Of Drawers

Located in Westport, CT

A unique and elegant painted Baroque chest of drawers with a concave front adorned with minimal

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Southgerman Chest of Drawers 18th Century Two Drawers Sans Traverse
Southgerman Chest of Drawers 18th Century Two Drawers Sans Traverse

Southgerman Chest of Drawers 18th Century Two Drawers Sans Traverse

Located in Epfach, DE

Beautiful and elegant baroque chest of drawers, sans traverse, walnut with two drawers, front and

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Antique 1760s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Mid 19th century profusely inlaid continental walnut dome coffer
Mid 19th century profusely inlaid continental walnut dome coffer

Mid 19th century profusely inlaid continental walnut dome coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautiful inlaid dome top chest of the finest quality circa 1869. Inscribed on the front with the name 'gesche wulff' and dated 1869.  Superbly inlaid in satinwood with urns, floral...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top
Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top

Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Original Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Top – Restored & Hand-Polished 1740-1750 Beautiful antique walnut chest of drawers featuring an inlaid top with two decorative panels. B...

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Antique 1750s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chest of Drawers Side Table Marble-Top Carved Legs
19th Century Chest of Drawers Side Table Marble-Top Carved Legs

19th Century Chest of Drawers Side Table Marble-Top Carved Legs

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

19th century small chest of drawers or side table with two drawers. Carved legs with shell ornaments wall nut black and white marble top.

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Antique 1890s German Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Northern German Baroque Hallway Cabinet, circa 1750
Northern German Baroque Hallway Cabinet, circa 1750

Northern German Baroque Hallway Cabinet, circa 1750

Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

Rare Baroque cabinet from Northern Germany made from solid oak wood, provenience of a manor house

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Oak

South German Inlaid Baroque Cabinet on Chest
South German Inlaid Baroque Cabinet on Chest

South German Inlaid Baroque Cabinet on Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Early 18th Century South German Baroque Cabinet on Chest. The arched cornice over two parquetry

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Pewter

Baroque Ornamental Cabinet in Oak Wood from Germany
Baroque Ornamental Cabinet in Oak Wood from Germany

Baroque Ornamental Cabinet in Oak Wood from Germany

Located in Senden, NRW

This is an antique Baroque ornamental cabinet in oakwood with beautiful inlays. The wood has been

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Antique 1810s German Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Baroque Hallway Cabinet from Northern Germany, about 1720
Baroque Hallway Cabinet from Northern Germany, about 1720

Baroque Hallway Cabinet from Northern Germany, about 1720

Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

Original Baroque hallway cabinet, provenience of an important family from the old Hanseatic city of

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Rare Authentic Baroque Cabinet from Northern Germany, circa 1700
Rare Authentic Baroque Cabinet from Northern Germany, circa 1700

Rare Authentic Baroque Cabinet from Northern Germany, circa 1700

Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

Rare Baroque cabinet from Northern Germany is made from solid oak wood. The elegant base is

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Baroque Germany Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the baroque Germany cabinet you’re looking for. Each baroque Germany cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and oak. If you’re shopping for a baroque Germany cabinet, we have 538 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer baroque Germany cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A baroque Germany cabinet, designed in the Baroque, Art Deco or louis xv style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made baroque Germany cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Alfonso Marina, Felix Bachmann and Antik-Hense are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Baroque Germany Cabinet?

A baroque Germany cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,864, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $15,675,000.

A Close Look at Baroque Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.