Baroque Clocks
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
Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning Baroque style antique French Cartel wall clock. It is beautifully modelled in gilded bronze in the shape of a shield. To the sides are bold acanthus scrolls with finely fr...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique German Three Piece Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in Montreal, QC
For those who enjoy the fine quality of blue and white German porcelain from the middle of the last century, this is a particularly fin...
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1880s German Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
Chapman Granddaughter Clock from Spain
Located in Asheville, NC
This beautiful walnut granddaughter clock made in Spain is tall and slender and will fit in any corner location.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Clocks
Materials
Maple
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French clock, modelled in the Baroque style in gilt bronze. It is of architectural form with an applied motif of flowers, scrolls and cornucopia. Scrolli...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Bavarian Clock in Capodimonte Porcelain by Tiche, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Baronette bronze clock with working mechanism, very ornate with a traditional Bavarian theme in Tiche porcelain, decorated with flowers and topped with a couple sitting by a tree. Th...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Cartel Wall Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French cartel wall clock by Vincenti et Cie. It is beautifully modelled in gilt bronze in the Baroque style, Shield shaped with swan neck pediment, a grot...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700
Located in Cantù, IT
Meraviglioso Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700 provenienza villa reale lago maggiore produzione mice versailles anni 6...
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1790s Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Wood
Antique French Style Solid Brass Mantle Clock
By Brevettato
Located in London, GB
A stunning and beautifully made antique French style solid brass mantle clock. This was made by Franz Hermle in the 1960’s, the movement is German and the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass
Rare Gilt Wood Smiths Gold Sunburst Wall Clock. Made in England
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful 1960s or 70s mid-century wall clock by Smiths clock makers. This rare clock has a stunning large golden oval shaped sunburst, hand carved from wood and a simple aluminium c...
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1970s English Vintage Baroque Clocks
Materials
Beech
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and stunning antique French Baroque drum head clock. Beautifully modelled in gilt bronze, the clock sits upon a a cushion shaped base with mythical creatures forming the feet...
Category
19th Century Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and stunning original antique French clock. It is Louis XV in style, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with a cream ground. Below the dial is a panel depicting a ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japy Frere Mantle Clock and Garnitures Set, circa 1870s
By Japy Frères
Located in Torquay, GB
Exceptional 19th century Japy Frere France mantle clock and matching garnitures set.
Made of enamelled brass.
Impressive mantle set, with intricate gothic swags highlighted in black champlevé enamel, along with a lion head and lion claws feet.
Both the garniture/candlesticks and the clock are in fine working condition.
The clock only needs very minimal winding.
Stamped 'Japy Freres & cie medaille d'honneur' numbered 4937.
Comes with a recent certificate of service from a local reputable antique clock...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
17th Century obelisk-shaped table clock
Italian, 17th Century
Height 28cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm
A stunning piece from the 17th century, this table clock is a precious element of horological artistry and mechanical innovation. Encased in gilt and glass, the delicate clock is shaped akin to an obelisk, an intriguing symbol that lends a striking visual appeal.
The foundation of the timepiece is a gilt brass and...
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1660s Italian Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
18th Century Blue Swedish Baroque Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue baroque long case clock from the mid to late 18th century, between 1770 and 1790. The clock is Swedish and made from Swedish pine with the original blue paint as well as the aut...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Pine
Cross-Shaped Chest Clock, Silver, 17th Century, it Presents Restorations
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross-shaped chest clock. Silver. 17th century. It presents restorations.
Portable clock in the shape of a cross with an openwork exterior showing Christian figurative scenes and the movement inside, a dial with a golden band with Roman numerals for the hours, a single needle and an engraved decoration around it, also with a religious theme; on the back, the back of the movement can be seen, with a delicate decoration, also openwork and based on plant motifs reminiscent of classicism, and a band on the case of the piece with simplified plant elements. Outside, we find ourselves on one side with Christ crucified, flanked by the Virgin Mary and Saint John, and the figures are surrounded by a delicate composition based on vegetable scrolls, with an angel's head at the foot of the piece. The other side shows the Resurrection of Jesus, with Christ emerging from the empty tomb...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Metal, Silver, Other
Grand Father Case Clock with Chinese Figures 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Grand father case clock with Chinese figures xixth
English clock from the 19th century decorated with Asian landscapes. The clock works perfectly and is ...
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19th Century English Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Wood
French Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning clock sits at 23.50 in. Perfect for any desk or study décor. Inspired by the early 1800's. Polished regularly.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Great 19th Century Marble Clock
Located in Madrid, ES
Great 19th century marble clock
Beautiful marble clock from the 19th century french. It is in very good condition with some unimportant fa...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Marble
Decorative Golden Clock in the Louis XIV Style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent pendulum in gilded brass in the manner of bronze in the Louis 14 style. The dial has white enamel reserves in which the hours are indicated in Rom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Clock Signed Clodion 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BRONZE CLOCK SIGNED CLODION 90X60X36 CM IN PAVONE AND GOLDEN BRONZE.TOP QUALITY.OVER 40 KG.GOOD CONDITION.THE MECHANISM WORKS.
very good cond...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large Baroque Style Austrian Ormolu Mounted Musical Clock
Located in London, GB
Large Baroque style Austrian ormolu mounted musical clock
Austrian, early 19th Century
Total height: 211cm
Clock: Height 135cm, width 86cm, depth 52
Stand: Height 76cm, width 81c...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this miniature Dutch walnut long case clock. Not only great looking but also a good working
time piece. Comes with a good quality watch. M...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Baroque Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Baroque style bronze and ormolu cherub mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 69cm, width 35cm, depth 26.5cm
This dramatic a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Large French Baroque Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Large French Baroque style gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clock
French, mid 19th Century
Measures: Height 71cm, width 43cm, depth 21cm
This elegant mantel clock is crafted in the Baroque style from gilt bronze and porcelain. The clock features a rectangular form case, which is inset with a large and impressive porcelain plaque painted after a work by the Baroque period Spanish artist Murillo...
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1850s French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An impressive Dutch longcase clock with a burr walnut veneered oak case, signed on the chapter ring Pieter Brandt Amsterdam, c. 1745-50. The hood ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier
By Valadier
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful Italian work of the eighteenth,
The mechanism works perfectly -
Measures: 40 x 18 x 48 cm
Made in marble. possibly
workshop of Valadier.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Marble
French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French architecturally formed ormolu mantel clock
French, 19th Century
Height 52cm, width 28cm, depth 17cm
This beautiful Baroque style mantel clock is crafted from gilt bronze. The highly detailed case takes the form of a piece of miniaturised architecture: a campanile of sorts, the top level contains the clock dial while the lower level, approached by shallow steps, is flanked by figurative sculptures and culminates in a bas relief frieze...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
English Gilt Bronze Strut Clock with Decorative Filigree Face, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An attractive Victorian English gilt bronze strut clock, circa 1880, in the manner of Thomas Cole. The case decorated with floral scrolls and surmounted by an empty cartouche, the de...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Lantern Alarm Clock by Johannes Quelch, Oxford
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An English 17th century lantern clock made of brass and iron, circa 1665-1670. The clock consists of going and striking trains, as well as a...
Category
17th Century British Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Period Bracket Clock, Signed Andreas Hohenadl
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An attractive Austrian mid-18th century Baroque period quarter-striking bracket clock by the maker Andreas Hohenadl (1714-1793), Vienna. The ebonised fruitwood case with figurative b...
Category
Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass
17th Century Hague Clock Signed by Pieter Visbagh, circa 1675
By A. Petersen & Co.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Unusually small Hague clock made c. 1675 by Pieter Visbagh, who was apprenticed by Salomon Coster. The latter made the first pendulum clock according to th...
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Ebony, Olive
1800s French Luis XVI Style Tabletop Clock with Angels
Located in Marbella, ES
French tabletop clock with angels in brass and marble, in Luis XVI, 19th century style. Gilded sphere with Roman numbers and enamels in the manner of 'C...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Silver Table Clock Barocco revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
An Italian Baroque style Table Clock, it is made of embossed sheet silver with typical Baroque style swirls. Cast details decorate its four...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Clocks
Materials
Silver
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and stunning original antique French Baroque clock. Designed as a romantic ruin with an arched top with grotesque masks, fretted side panels and sitting on a gadrooned cushio...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Baroque clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque clocks 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 clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, A. Petersen & Co., A.D. Mougin, and Argenterie di Milano. 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 clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $582 and tops out at $152,510 while the average work can sell for $3,993.
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