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Baroque Decorative Objects

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
18th Century Gold Processional Religious Church Cross
Located in Hastings, GB
Wonderfully ornate gilt gesso over carved wood processional cross, probably northern Italy late 18th century. The large floral wreath with carved gilt ribbons, a small cross to the c...
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1780s Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous pair of Baroque carved wooden candleholders. Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and small losses. More pictures available on request. M...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Spanish Renaissance Casket of the 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish Renaissance casket, 16th century In carved, polychrome and gilded wood decorated with a vase with horns of plenty, heads of cherubs and fruits. In the lock a shield with two ...
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16th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Small Italian 17/18th Century Baroque Carved Wooden Coat of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous small hand carved wooden coat of arms with several lions heads, a crown and a standing bull, Italy, circa 1650- 1750. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurement ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Italian Lidded terracotta Urns
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of decorative Italian urns with lid made of grey painted terracotta with natural age-related patina. Each with scrolling foliate relief and fluted decoration raised on pedestal...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

18th Century Porcelain dancing couple figurine by Volkstedt
Located in Lisbon, PT
A charming Baroque translucent soft-paste porcelain figurine of a dancing couple of the Volkstedt, Muller & Co, Dresden manufacturing of the late 18th century. Marked on the base.
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Late 18th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Giustiniani Athena Head in Patinated Terracotta Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Giustiniani athena head in patinated terracotta early 20th century. The Athena-Minerva Giustiniani is a Roman copy of the Antonine period of a Greek origin...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Bust of Antinous Carved on White Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust of antinous carved on white Carrara marble early 20th century. Placed on a turned base in red Levanzo marble. Measures: 35 x 20 x 12cm. Perfect condition for the age.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Cigarette Case Baroque style hand engraving enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette Case rectangular with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with Baroque style hand engraving and hand-painted fired enamel such as malachite stone. Meas...
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large 17th century French Hand Carved Limestone Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing and large handcarved limestone head with a stunning weathered look. Unique period piece from the 17th century now placed on a wooden pedestal. France circa 1600-1700. Weather...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Limestone

NIKE of Samotracia in Terracotta, Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Nike of Samotracia in Terracotta late 19th Century Measures: Height 83 cm Width 63 cm Depth 54 cm Weight 20 kg Rectangular base side x side 29 x 23 cm Manufacture Tuscany Good condi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

21st Century Sterling Silver Baroque "Cartagloria" Picture Frame
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver frame in Baroque style called Cartagloria. The frame is shaped and decorated with scrolls typical of the Baroque period. In the upper part, in the center, there ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Swedish 17th Century Mortar with Pestle in cast iron with wonderful patina
Located in Knivsta, SE
Wonderful Swedish 17th Century Mortar with Pestle in cast iron with charming patina. Wear consistent with age and use
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17th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

Portuguese silver jewerly box with semi-precious stones on the lid circa 1850.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible portuguese silver jewerly box with semi-precious stones on the lid circa 1850.
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1850s Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

Handmade and unique ceramic vase La Faccia
Located in Münster, DE
The La Faccia-vase is a unique piece made by us – CortoMagDelft – a small ceramic manufactory in the northern Germany. Because the vase is made entirely of ceramic, it is stable, i...
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2010s German Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

An Articulating Santos, c.1820
Located in Savannah, GA
An articulating santo or saint mannequin vested in a period continental bullion embroidered silk chasuble, circa 1820. Articulating arms and glass eyes; mounted on later base. 18...
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1820s European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

c1800 Pair Huge French Gilt Bronze Opposing Head Parrot Candelabra - Grand Scale
By Charles Cressent
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Pair of c1800 Huge French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze Opposing Face Parrot Candelabra. These candelabra are in the style of Charles Cressent. Ve...
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Early 1800s French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique French Style Solid Brass Mantle Clock
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 Decorative Objects

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Brass

Umberto Stiaccini, 19th Century Italian White Marble Sculpture "Reclining Lady"
Located in Madrid, ES
Umberto Stiaccini, 19th century Italian white marble sculpture "Reclining Lady" signed Measures: 35 x 20 x 25 cm. Good condition. split toe and restored foot.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

20th Century German Pair of Antique Baroque Style Marble Reliefs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German hand carved marble relief in Baroque style representing St. George slaying the Dragon (right), in good condition. The lance is made of iron. Hand carved marble reli...
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20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of 18th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Candlestick Torchere
Located in Madrid, ES
A nice pair of candlesticks or small torch holders from the Spanish Baroque period, they were surely part of the church altar trousseau, in gilded wood and hand-carved with remains o...
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1790s Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Zeus of Cape Artemision, Terracotta Head, Chronis 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ZEUS OF CAPE ARTEMISION - TERRACOTTA HEAD - CHRONIS 20th century HEIGHT 38cm WIDTH 28cms LENGTH 34cms WEIGHT 8Kg Material Patinated terracotta marble base including good conditions.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

An antique 18th century Walnut European Santos - Saint figure on a plinth
Located in Leesburg, VA
An antique 18th century Walnut Figural Statue of Saint Peter on a plinth Anonymous Northern Europe, probably Belgium; first-half of the 18th century Walnut Approximate size: 17 (h) x 4.25 (w) x 4.25 (d) in. The present sculpture, perfectly suited for a curiosity cabinet or English-European country styled home, was likely realized for a church side chapel or choir stall niche. The serious look of the saint’s face...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Walnut

19th Century French Baroque Pair of Antique Gilded Brass Wall Appliques, Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French Baroque pair of wall appliques, sconces made of hand crafted gilded brass in good condition. The sculptured lights, lamp are featuring a two light socket. The Paris...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

CARRARA MARBLE ROMAN TORSO 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carrara MARBLE ROMAN TORSO 19th century HEIGHT 54cm MAXIMUM HEIGHT 70cm WIDTH 30cm DEPTH 20cm OVERALL WEIGHT 56 Kg BASE HEIGHT INCLUDED 70 cm Material White carrara marble Base in N...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Glazed Earthenware Blue and White "Tabac de Tonka" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Glazed earthenware blue and white "Tabac de Tonka" tobacco jar, Belgium, circa 1770-1790. Decorated with smoking figures, lion mask handles, brass cover and inscriptions 'Tabac de To...
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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Snuff Box Black enamel Baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped table snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled baroque style engraving. Very fine hand engraving on all surfaces. Dimensions cm. 6.2 x 7.8 cm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian Sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th century Marble Measure: H: 46cm including the base Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Giustiniani Athena Head in Patinated Terracotta, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Giustiniani athena head in patinated terracotta early 20th century. The Athena-Minerva Giustiniani is a Roman copy of the Antonine period of a Greek origin...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Meissen Group 'Triumph Of Apollo Over Python' for Catherine II of Russia, c 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and excellent porcelain sculpture: Kaendler created the group Apollo and Python as a triangular composition in March and May of1774. Apollo stands in the highest place as the radiant victor over the dragon Python and over the personification of envy, both of whom lie slain at his feet. To the left, Minerva sits as the goddess of prudent war, turning her gaze to the hero. Dressed in helmet and armor, she carries a spear in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, while the owl next to her right foot indicates her identity as Pallas Athena. Just like Apollo, the tsarina protected by Minerva is supposed to leave the envious behind and always triumph over evil. The group is based on stepped, irregular, yet symmetrical, partially curved base with gold raised frieze decoration and was made in two parts, which were then joined and screwed together. The design of this group belongs to the models of the 'Great Russian Order...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Italian Capitals in White Carrara Marble Final 19th / Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian Capitals in white Carrara marble. Final 19th / Early 20th century. Measure: H: 39cm. Some defects in the lateral ones. some flaws in the marble
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

A Brass Candlestick in Swedish Baroque, early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A cool Brass Candlestick in Swedish Baroque from early 18th Century. Beautiful wear and patina Wear consistent with age and use
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

AMAZING "HEBE OF THORVALDSEN" POTTERY STATUE late 19th / early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
HEBE OF THORVALDSEN POTTERY STATUE late 19th / early 20th Century HEIGHT 150cm WIDTH 55cm DEPTH 55cm WEIGHT 50Kg MANUFACTURE Tuscany - Italy MATERIAL Terracotta NOTE: ONLY DELIVERY...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Greek Torso, White Carrara Marble, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Greek Torso - white Carrara marble 19th century Copy of a Greek torso, made of white Cararra marble. The stone base is included, the iron is fixed to the base and the statue instead...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair of Angels on Carved Base from the 1700s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Carved Wood Putti on Carved Base from the 1700s are two naked cherubs covered only by their golden loincloths; apparently two heralding angels without wings, they stand on ti...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Pine

Pair of Carved Lacquered and Gilded Candle Holder Angels Italian Sculptures 1650s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of mid-1600s Italian Sculptures, lacquered and gilded carved candleholder angels, two cherubs with cornucopia in carved, gilded and polychrome lacquered wood, mid-17th century. ...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Pine

Augustus Emperor, Head in Carrara White Marble, First Roman Emperor Early 20th
Located in Madrid, ES
Augustus Emperor - Head in carrara white marble - First Roman Emperor Early 20th century Height 37 cm Width 23 cm Depth 15 cm Weight 18 kg Material white carrara marble Very good con...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Italian Sculpture "Venere Medici" Head Begin, 20th Century, Terracotta
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture " Venere Medici" Head Begin 20th century Terracotta Measures: Height 50 cm Width 33 cm Depth 25 cm Weight 10 kg Artist / designer / architect Antonio Canova Manufac...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Torso from the Capitoline Museums in White Carrara Marble Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Roman torso in Carrara white marble early 20th century Reproduction of a removed torso from the Capitoline Museums in white Carrara marble early 20th century Italy Measures: height ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

XXL Antique Baroque Wrought Iron 3-Arm Candelabra with Fresco of Saint Joseph
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a unique Baroque 3-arm candelabra done in wrought iron. It features a small fresco of Saint Joseph holding a white lily. The candelabra is rich in flora...
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1730s Austrian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Head of Bronze by Riace Called "Il Vecchio" Patinated Terracotta Early 20th Cent
Located in Madrid, ES
Head of bronze by Riace called "Il Vecchio" patinated terracotta early 20th century Head in Riace Bronze "A" - 5th century BC. "The old" Measures: height 4...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Unique Portuguese Pharmacy Scale with Doubt 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Unique Portuguese pharmacy scale with doubt 19th century. Box in different woods with carvings and two drawers. Signs of use, small defects. Good general conditions. Dim: 70x32x60 cm.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

18th Century Handmade Terracotta Olive Jar, Vase with Two Handles, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
This is a terracotta olive jar from central Spain. It has a wonderful aged patina with chalky painted finish. It makes a great statement as a sculpture in a room on a pedestal, alone...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Anatomical Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Anatomical Sculpture in White Carrara Marble early 20th century. Sculpture in white Carrara marble representing a human bust whose half is skeleton, the other half is flayed. Placed ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Italian Sculpture "Venus Gabi" Headless Torso Early 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture "Venus Gabi". Headless Torso. Early 20th century. Carrara marble. Measures: H 74cm. Perfect Condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Important Marble High Relief "BOAR HUNT" 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Marble High Relief "BOAR HUNT" 18th Century 55x123x7 cm approx. Performed for the Grand Tour. good condition for the age
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Amazing 19th Century French Lidded Box
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century French lidded box with boulle-style inlay on lid (sawwork + mirrors). Dimensions: 7 x 31 x 23 cm. In good condition.  
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Herm in Terracotta of the Athena of the National Museum of Naples Early 20th Cen
Located in Madrid, ES
Herm in Terracotta of the Athena of the National Museum of Naples early 20th Century Herm of Athena in terracotta. The cast was made on the hand-modeled copy. Superb academic copy, extremely faithful, see comparison photos. L'Erma, inventoried with N ° 6233 at the National Museum of Naples, is the Roman copy...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Italian Sculpture "Esculapio Acefalo" Carrara Marble, Began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture "Esculapio Acefalo" Carrara marble Measure: H: 66cm 22cm x 18 Began 20th century Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Original Italian Bust of Nerone in Terracotta, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Original italian bust of nerone in terracotta 19th century. Condition: Original. Nero (Anzio 37 - Rome 68 AD) Roman emperor (54-68 AD). Last belonging to the gens Giulio-Claudia. M...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Very Large Meissen Handle Vase With Bouquet Paintings & Gold, by Leuteritz, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large handled vase in baluster form in baroque style on mounted funnel-shaped stand with bead ring in relief, raised handles on the sides in the form of curled acanthus twigs, w...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Of 18th Century Large Italian Carved Candlesticks
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very tall pair of 18th century Italian Baroque candlesticks. Exquisitely hand carved with wonderfully distressed silver gilt patina, resti...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Apollo Di Piombino Del Louvre, Bust in Terracotta, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Apollo Di Piombino Del Louvre, bust in Terracotta - Kouros Di Piombino early 20th century Measures: height 30 cm width 20 cm depth 15 cm Weight 3 kg Artist / designer / architect an...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Pair of Early 20th Century Baroque Style GiltWood Paw Feet Candlestands
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Pair of Early 20th Century Baroque Style GiltWood Paw Feet Candlestands with paw trifid. Measure 21.5" in height, 7.5" in width and 7.5" in depth.
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20th Century American Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Decorative top part. Wood. Possibly spanish school, 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Auction. Carved and gilded wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Carved and gilded piece of wood probably coming from a Spanish school altarpiece decorated with deep carvings of archi...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Other

Important Italian Bust "Antonino Pio" End 19th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian bust "Antonino Pio" fine 19th Century Marmo di Carrara Measure: H: 76cm perfect conditions Titus Aurelius Fulvo Boyonius Antoninus (Latin: T. Aurelius Fulvus Boion...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Italian 18th Century Hand-carved Corpus Christi in Original Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Italian 18th century hand-carved Corpus Christi, in original paint, or in some small areas early paint. Note: Original/early finish on antique a...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Vintage Chrome Cupid Car Mascot By AEL 1930
Located in Dereham, GB
Vintage Chrome Plated Car mascot in the form of Cupid vaulting road marker CYTHERE 22KM , chrome plated on brass , signed A.RENEVEY RD AEL circa 1930, original car mascot. [there ...
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1930s French Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass, Chrome

Baroque decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Meissen Porcelain, Franco Salimbeni, and Interi. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $61 and tops out at $195,000 while the average work can sell for $3,204.

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