$6,995
H 78 in W 55 in D 27 in
Antique Austrian Baroque Biedermeier Marquetry Roll Top Tabernacle Cabinet Desk
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & unusual antique Bohemian inlaid marquetry Elm tabernacle cabinet and desk, Austria, circa
Elm, Fruitwood, Ebony
18th Century Italian Carved Wood Tabernacle Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderfully carved 18th century Italian tabernacle cabinet, surrounded by cherubs facing the
Walnut
$2,500
H 37.5 in W 42 in D 12.5 in
18th Century French Carved Oak Tabletop Tabernacle Curiosity Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A rustic antique French Baroque carved oak tabernacle curiosity cabinet, 18th century or earlier
Brass
$26,233Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.66 in W 46.46 in D 24.81 in
18th Century Baroque Walnut Tabernacle Secretaire with Marquetry, circa 1750
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Exceptional Baroque tabernacle secretaire from the 18th century, circa 1750. The piece is divided
Brass
$19,900
H 81.1 in W 51.18 in D 25.59 in
18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaire/ Bureau Cabinet, Nutwood, AT ca. 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
look of this over 250 year old masterpiece of a baroque secretary/ tabernacle or bureau cabinet.
Brass
Tabernacle Baroque Secretary; 1870, Germany
Located in Homburg, DE
Tabernacle Baroque secretary - circa 1870 South Germany - Nutwood veneered on oakwood - Very
Brass, Bronze
Baroque Period Tabernacle Desk, Würzburg, 1790s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Baroque period tabernacle desk, Würzburg, 1790s. Made of walnut and other precious wood species
Walnut
Unavailable
H 79.93 in W 47.25 in D 26.38 in
Original Baroque Tabernacle/Secretaire, South-Germany 18th Century, 1730
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful original baroque tabernacle/secretaire. Fine walnut veneer and marquetry in ebony
Bronze
Baroque Tabernacle Secretaire, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque Tabernacle Secretaire in three parts, boasting a three-drawer lower chest set on graceful
Walnut
Sold
H 76.38 in W 51.97 in L 76.38 in
Baroque Walnut Veneered Tabernacle Secretaire, German, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Baroque secretaire with a three-drawer chest of drawers in curved form with a wavy skirt. The
Walnut
Sold
H 80.32 in W 51.97 in D 30.71 in
Baroque Walnut Veneered Tabernacle Secretaire, German, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Baroque secretaire with a three-drawer chest of drawers in curved form with a wavy skirt. The
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Tabernacle Secretary Desk from Austria
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The tabernacle secretary desk stands on low round feet and is richly decorated with noble wood
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Walnut
Sold
H 75.6 in W 52.37 in D 29.53 in
18th Century Baroque Secretary, Tabernacle, Walnut, Plum, Maple, Austria c. 1750
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque tabernacle secretary with figural marquetry Austria Walnut, plum, maple Baroque around
Maple, Walnut
Sold
H 68.9 in W 50.79 in D 24.81 in
18th Century Southern German Baroque Tabernacle Secretary, Louis XV, c. 1750
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque tabernacle secretary in walnut with strapwork. Upper Bavaria Walnut Baroque around
Fruitwood, Walnut
$35,220
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$3,800
H 44.25 in W 77 in D 22 in
A substantial French or Belgian carved oak sideboard or buffet, 18th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The case constructed with canted corners, three drawers over three paneled doors, resting on moulded base with short feet. This piece has wonderful carved embellishments on all drawe...
Oak
$3,800
H 72 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Regency Revival Display China Hutch 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique late 19th century Regency Revival inlaid mahogany china hutch cabinet in excellent condition, circa 1890. The cabinet of serpentine shape including the glass panels, t...
Mahogany, Satin, Glass, Ebony, Satinwood
$9,716Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 64.57 in D 24.02 in
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...
Iron
Antique Stone Lion Mask Pedestal
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century English Romanesque antique stone pedestal has protruding lion mask carved on pedestal. Base measurement: 9.25" x 9.25" Top measurement: 14.75" Diameter.
Stone
Very Large Reclaimed Medieval Style Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large rectangular reclaimed medieval style stained glass window, one of three similar in the same design in different sizes we are selling. This stained and leaded glass pan...
Lead
$10,626
H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 34.65 in
Unique Biedermeier Sofa In Original Fabric And Walnut Veneer, Vienna 1825
Located in Zohor, SK
An outstanding example of early 19th-century craftsmanship, this original Biedermeier sofa was produced in Vienna, Austria in 1825. Elegantly proportioned and richly detailed, the pi...
Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Pedro Friedeberg Style Two Hands Carved Walnut Drink Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary carved walnut drinks table or side table featuring two graceul hands made in the style and manner of Pedro Freideberg. The mid-century modern sculptural carving depicts...
Glass, Walnut
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
Gilded Murano Glass Floor Lamp Set of Two
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two floor lamp gilded Murano glass, with structure and leaves in gold metal and with leaves in real handmade gilded Murano glass. Each piece: 19500,00€. set of 2 Price: 39000,...
Brass
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 11 in D 18 in
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions are known for protective qualities, they are celestial animal emblem of Tibet that em...
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO ARMCHAIRS BY PAUL FOLLOT A stunning pair of armchairs crafted from rich stained beech, exquisitely carved in the timeless French Art Deco style by the legendary artisan Pau...
Beech
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$28,000
H 173 in W 202 in D 45 in
An Indian Haveli Architectural Facade with Three Windows and a Balcony
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Indo-Saracenic residential balcony, crafted in the 1900s in Gujarat, India, features an overhanging upper story, four columns, two lower windows, and a door. The balco...
Teak
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 63 in W 34.5 in D 12.25 in
Arts & Crafts Macey Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Arts & Crafts Macey Mission Oak Four Stack Barrister Bookcase C1910. Measures - 63"h x 34.5"w x ...
Oak
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.
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.