London-based design studio Soft Baroque melds conventional household furniture and objects with conceptual art. Its experimental approach to design is evocative, fantastical and functional.
Soft Baroque was founded in 2013 by design duo Saša Štucin and Nicholas Gardner. Štucin studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design of the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in visual communications in 2011. Gardner earned a bachelor’s degree in furniture design in 2010 from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia. Štucin and Gardner later met while attending London’s Royal College of Art. They both graduated in 2013, Štucin with a master’s degree in visual communications and Gardner with a master’s degree in design products.
In 2011, Štucin took part in a workshop under Milton Glaser at the School of Visual Arts in New York and, in 2013, he participated in a research project at the Sandberg Instituut’s Think Tank for Visual Strategies in Amsterdam. Gardner worked as an assistant in designer Jerszy Seymour’s studio in Berlin in 2012 and as an assistant in Max Lamb’s design studio in 2013.
Since partnering as Soft Baroque, Štucin and Gardner have garnered critical attention for their unconventional modern furniture and objets d’art. The studio’s first piece — designed in 2014 — was the Lenticularis mirror, an innovative cross between a mirror and a scent diffuser. Another notable early work was the cartoon-like Pearl Screw Shelf bookcase in 2017, which features broken walnut timber planks, engineered plastic shelves and freshwater pearl screws.
Other pieces, such as chairs, benches, the Puffy Brick Column stools, vases, tables and lighting, are designed to blur the lines between functionalism and art. As Gardner explained in an interview with PIN-UP Magazine, “With a lot of our objects, we try to form a strange equation.”
Soft Baroque’s unique designs have included commissions from the luxury fashion brand Balenciaga and Swedish design company HEM. The duo has exhibited their pieces at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Swiss Institute in New York City, galleries in Copenhagen and New York and in major international design fairs.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Soft Baroque seating, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and more.
Contemporary "LED Vase" Brass Table Lamp and Vase by Soft Baroque
By Soft Baroque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The LED vase is a mixture of a vase and a lamp featuring LED lights. Comes with a remote control. The design duo soft Baroque blur the boundaries between acceptable furniture typ...
Brass
Antique Russian Polished Brass Samovar Table Lamp 19th C
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Russian polished brass samovar urn mounted as a lamp. Exceptional quality and detail with oversized turned wooden handles on each side and a tall double light head with a brass finial. Brass Russian Samovar. Vasily Stephanovich Batashev - Tula, Russia. Decorative Antique Imperial Russian Brass Samovar, Late 19th Century This beautiful antique brass samovar...
Brass
$1,995
H 17.5 in Dm 9 in
Large Swedish Ceramic Vase / Table Lamp Base by Vicke Lindstrand & Upsala Ekeby
By Vicke Lindstrand, Upsala Ekeby
Located in New York, NY
Large Swedish Mid-Century Modern white ceramic table lamp base / vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala Ekeby. The form of the piece is elegantly conceived; it is tapered and fluted. The under glaze of the white exterior has burnt reddish tones which come through along the edges and give the piece depth and warmth. Furthermore, it is equipped with a pre-set drilled hole near the mouth which allows room for an electrical cord and for this piece to be used as a table lamp or a vase. Stamped: V.L. on base. Additional References: NK, Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjort, Carl Marmstrom, Orrefors...
Ceramic, Pottery
$415
H 13 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents This exquisite early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné table lamp is a stunning example of traditional enamel craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate floral motifs in vibrant shades of light blue, deep blue, red, and green, this lamp brings elegance and a touch of exotic charm to any interior. Its aged brass base and top further enhance its authenticity and refined character. Note: An electrical plug adapter for U.S. outlets is included. Lampshade not provided. Cloisonné Enamel Work: The lamp showcases classic Chinese cloisonné craftsmanship, with delicate floral designs set against a richly colored enamel background. Color Palette: The harmonious blend of blue hues, red, and green creates a visually striking piece, perfect for adding warmth and personality to any space. Brass Accents: The aged brass base and top feature a beautiful patina, adding to the lamp’s antique charm and timeless appeal. Versatile Elegance: Whether placed in a modern, traditional, or eclectic setting, this lamp enhances its surroundings with a touch of history and cultural artistry. Decorative and Functional: Beyond its decorative value, the lamp provides a soft, ambient glow, making it ideal for bedside tables, living rooms, or study areas. This early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné lamp is more than just a lighting fixture—it is a statement piece that brings heritage, artistry, and vibrant color into any home. A rare find for collectors and interior design enthusiasts alike. Chinese cloisonné lamp, early 20th-century enamel lamp, antique Chinese lighting, floral enamel table lamp, vintage brass and cloisonné decor, colorful Asian lamp, traditional Chinese craftsmanship, decorative cloisonné lighting.
Brass
$2,970 / item
H 23.2 in Dm 19.7 in
"Giova" Table Lamp + Flower Pot Designed by Gae Aulenti for FontanaArte
By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Giova" is a refined table lamp and flower pot hybrid piece of design, designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by FontanaArte, featuring a chromed metal base, a middle globe in transparent blown glass, an inner globe in polished white opaline glass, an upper half-sphere in pink blown glass with decorative bubbles, black power cable, plug and switch. Its lighting source is 1 x 100W 230V E27 (HA, FL, LED). DIMENSIONS: Ø 19.7", H. 23.2" "Giova" marks the debut of Gae Aulenti in the field of lighting design. Available in two sizes, it is both a lamp and a luminous sculpture. Placed on a metal base, a transparent bowl containing a sphere of white opal glass, which in turn houses the light source. Placed above there's a smaller bowl in blown "pulegoso" glass, meaning "with irregular bubbles", which serves as a flower vase. Now also available with gray "pulegoso" glass and a gold finished base. GAE AULENTI graduated from Milan Polytechnic in 1953 and since 1956 has been working there designing for architecture, interior and industrial design and theatre scenery. In the early eighties she was the artistic director at FontanaArte, creating timeless lamps and furnishing elements for the company that are still in the catalogue. In particular: Giova lamp...
Metal, Gold, Chrome
VeArt 1980s Cone Vase Table Lamp
By VeArt
Located in Montclair, NY
A signed VeArt Venezia green over white case glass with black accent cone vase or table lamp from 1983 in the Memphis style.
Blown Glass
$76,858 / set
H 29.14 in Dm 17.72 in
Neoclassical Style LapisLazuli and Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Neoclassical Style Set of Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bul...
Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in Dm 16 in
18th C. Table Lamp Ceramic Baluster Chinese blue Vase & Shade Finial Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. table lamp Ceramic Baluster Chinese blue Vase & Shade Finial Antiques LA . Very fine 18th century Chinese turquoise blue Baluster vase wi...
Ceramic, Fabric
Imari Style Porcelain Vases Converted to Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 20th century Imari style porcelain vases converted to table lamps, with later brass mounts and fittings. Wired.
Brass
$2,860
H 15.36 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
Bronze and Gilt Warwick Vase Lamp on Portoro Marble Basis, by Barbadienne, 1860
By Achille Collas
Located in Rome, IT
Large gilted bronze 'Warwick' vase lamp by Barbedienne, Paris circa 1860 mounted on a portoro marble pedestal. fine and original patina led lamp 4w 230V measures: 35 X 23 cm, Hei...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$4,425Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 29 in W 7.5 in D 19 in
Pair Chinoiseries Oriental Vases on Modern Plexiglas Table lamps Antiques LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Chinoiseries Oriental Vases on Modern Plexiglas Table lamps Antiques LA CA. Pair of beautiful 19th century chinoiserie oriental vases with plexiglass mounts wired as lamps With ...
Porcelain, Plexiglass, Paint
English Porcelain Vase Table Lamp by Louis Nichole, 1999
By Franklin MInt
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Franklin Mint vase table lamp "Garden of Royalty" by Louis Nichole, world-famous artist, dated 1999. This luxurious lamp is of fine white porcelain with ...
Brass
French Art Deco Vase Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Art Deco handcrafted pewter vase shape table lamp with beautiful high relief glass shade, France 1930s. One E27 light bulb socket. Measures: Height 25 in (63.5 cm) Diamet...
Pewter
"Corporate Marble" Table Lamp by Soft Baroque
By Soft Baroque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Corporate marble by London-based design duo Soft Baroque, is a series of marble pieces constructed from resin and glass fibre. A Craft process generally reserved for hi-performance c...
Marble