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.
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical hobnails and great wrought iron details, probably from...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Carved Giltwood Sunburst Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture, Spain ca. 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Ceiling Flush Mount, Carved Giltwood, Gold Leaf Gilding. Spain, 1950s Eye-catching carved giltwood sunburst chandelier or flush mount in the sty...
Iron, Gold Leaf
Portuguese 18th Century Painted Altar Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic 18th century Portuguese oratory, that is a small niche dedicated to prayer like one’s own private chapel or shrine, hidden inside this wall-hanging cabinet. On the exteri...
Metal
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Giltwood, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Ceiling Flush Mount, Giltwood, Gold Leaf. Spain, 1940s Large size Eye-catching carved giltwood sunburst chandelier or flush mount in the style ...
Gold Leaf, Iron
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Mossone Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, wa...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$2,246Sale Price / set|52% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing pair of baroque carved wooden candleholders with several layers of original blue color visible and its gilding. Made out of wood and top out of copper. Italy, circa 1700-1750...
Copper
17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow with Botanical Motif
Located in Los Angeles, US
A decorative 17th century Brussels tapestry pillow defined by its flowing botanical motif and grounded composition. The design is anchored by a central vertical form, with surroundin...
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
Antique Neo-Baroque Italian Barley Twist Bar Cart Serving Trolley, Italy, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderfully proportioned carved bar cart / serving table / beverage tea trolley / butler’s table from Italy in Baroque / Tudor style, dated around 1920. A beautiful and decorative ...
Cane, Glass, Wood
$545Sale Price|53% Off
Giltwood Baroque Ornament, Carved, Italy Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful carved giltwood baroque ornament. Italy, 17/18th century. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
Wood
$9,084Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Tapestry Handmade 6x8 Wool foundation 188cmx226cm c.1920
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a scene of people among a fountain, showcasing elegant composition and rich coloration, dating to circa 1920. Beautiful colorway, and ...
Wool
$951Sale Price|48% Off
Baroque Angel Sculpture, Italian, Carved Wood, Circa 1700-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small Baroque angel with glass eyes. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1700- 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement here b...
Glass, Wood
$5,071Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet with Three Doors and Drawers, 1860s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Striking Spanish sideboard cabinet crafted in solid oak, featuring rich hand-carved decoration throughout the façade. The design includes three upper drawers above three arched panel...
Wrought Iron
Antique Louis XV style 19th century Sofa, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-19th century captures timeless French elegance. Featuring a graceful curved back, intricate floral carvings in the Louis XV ta...
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Carrara Marble Neoclassical Bathroom Pedestal Sink Basin 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental mid century Italian Neoclassical white Carrara marble bathroom sink. A thick rectangular plith column supports a serpentine sink with acanth...
Carrara Marble
$472Sale Price / set|46% Off
Pair of Decorative Baroque Oak Ornaments, French, Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful pair of two oak ornaments depicting baroque fruit, France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered and small losses and old repair. Measurement individual and include the wooden base. H...
Oak
$472Sale Price|46% Off
18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Hand of a Santos/ Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful original period piece and very decorative item. The hand of a baroque Saint figure with its original color. Italy circa 1750 Weathered. H:9cm W:11cm D:25cm
Wood
$1,072Sale Price|46% Off
Antique Hand Carved Giltwood Lion Sculpture, Italy, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing giltwood baroque lion fragment. Weathered and small losses. Wood and iron. Italy circa 1750. Measurement includes the wooden base. H:29cm W:15cm ...
Iron
$9,084Sale Price|20% Off
6x8 Antique French Tapestry Handmade Wool foundation 188cm x 226cm c.1890
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a scene of people among a fountain, showcasing elegant composition and rich coloration. Beautiful colorway, and an easy, chic addition...
Wool
$687Sale Price|27% Off
18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels holding a coat of arms. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. trea...
Oak
Antique French Tapestry Exotic Flowers Animals Rare Black Verdure 3x6 92 x 168cm
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting an exotic verdure scene with animals and floral elements set against a rare dark background. This circa 1920 piece features intricate ...
Wool
$4,725Sale Price|41% Off
Carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of A Madonna, Italian, Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Madonna. Beautiful traces of color. Small losses and without the relics. Silver/silvered central piece ...
Wood
19th Spanish Walnut Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers & Solomonic Legs
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish walnut desk or console table with two drawers and solomonic turning legs and solomonic stretcher. Really beautiful grain and top. Completely restored. Height to the f...
Iron
$808Sale Price|41% Off
Antique Baroque Angel Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque angel. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:25,5cm W:23cm D:7,5cm
Wood
$3,085Sale Price|39% Off
Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare hand carved wooden reliquary shrine with wonderful decoration, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:40cm W:39cm D:27,5cm
Glass, Wood
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, pr...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Royal Delft Tulip Vase Tulpiere Blue White Earthenware spout vase Dragon Handle
By Delft, Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Iconic Royal Delft Tulip vase ‘spouted vase’ or Tulipiere. Style: Baroque, Antique Design: Royal Delft Colors: Blue and White Origin: The Netherlands,...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft
Danish Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful chest of drawers in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted in oak and made in Denmark in the 1960s. The commode features five drawers, offering ample storage ...
Brass
18th-Century Portuguese Azulejo Tile Mermen, A Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mythological Seas: Pair of 18th-Century Portuguese Azulejo Mermen 18th Century This spectacular pair of 18th-century Portuguese tile pictures depicts two imposing mermen. Executed i...
Delft
$593Sale Price|49% Off
Giltwood Winged Angel Head Sculpture, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered . Measurements include the wooden base. H:18,5cm W:16cm D:8cm
Giltwood
19th Spanish Baroque Carved Large Hall Bench with Storage
Located in Miami, FL
This 19th century solid walnut bench is richly made with Castilian motifs. Despite its age, the piece has a very solid frame with relatively minor damage. Boards show the evidence of...
Walnut
19th Century Crucifix with Baroque Pearls and Mounted on Optical Calcite
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
19th century mother-of-pearl crucifix adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on optical calcite. This is a crucifix reliquary from Jerusalem (which is written on the back), created ...
Rock Crystal
Antique German Baroque Carved Wooden Painted Corpus Christi Christ Statue 1600
Located in Portland, OR
A remarkable early 17th century Upper Rhine hand-carved and Polychrome wooden Corpus Christi statue of Jesus Christ, German or Austrian, circa 1600. A large German Baroque carved li...
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Narrow Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Table with Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Table with one drawer and turned legs
Walnut
18th Century Italian Silver-Gilt Console
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning example of a 18th Century hand-carved console table. It is Venetian Italian console table. It is decorated with carved nymphs on the elbows of all four legs. The c...
Walnut
$1,072Sale Price|29% Off
Baroque Baby Jesus / Nino/ Santo Figure, Carved Wood, Spanish, Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful baroque baby Jesus with glass eyes, Spain, circa 1650-1750. Weathered,losses and old repairs. Measurements include the wooden base. H:24,5cm W:8cm D:8cm
Glass, Wood
$2,243Sale Price|55% Off
Antique Italian Giltwood Baroque Tabernacle With Sunburst , Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique tabernacle with its original gilding. Great piece to display a small private collection. Beautiful decorated with a sunbusrt and acanthus leaves, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weath...
Wood
$592Sale Price|50% Off
Antique Portuguese Baroque Carved Wooden Ornament, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful decorative ornament with original color/gilding . Portugal circa 1750, Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the pedestal. H:46cm W:35cm D:9cm
Wood
$508Sale Price|52% Off
Antique Portuguese Baroque Carved Wooden Ornament, Gilded, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful decorative ornament with original color/gilding . Portugal circa 1750, Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the pedestal. H:26,5cm W:14cm D:8cm
Wood
$808Sale Price|47% Off
Hand Carved 18th Century Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spanish, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved Baroque angel. Unique period piece with traces of its old paint . Spain, circa 1750 Weathered. Several small losses and old repair. Measurement here below in...
Wood
$350 / item
Simple and Elegant Seashell Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these sconces. They small and very elegant with a shade just large enough to shield the bulb. They are priced per lamp.
Brass
$1,070Sale Price|52% Off
Antique Hand Carved Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spain, Circa 1750-1800
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved baroque angel figure. . Spain, circa 1750-1800 Weathered. small losses and old repair. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:57cm W:18cm D:20,5cm
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Slant Front Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish secretaire, from Baroque period, circa 1750 in original gorgeous blue/green patinated color with slant front desk with interior features numerous small drawers ...
Bronze
$951Sale Price|46% Off
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Saint Figure, Italian, Circa 1800-1850, Glass Eyes
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice saint figure. Hand carved wood with glass eyes Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses.
Wood
$1,166Sale Price|50% Off
18th Century Italian Baroque Hand-carved Limestone Holy Water Font or Stoup
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque hand carved limestone holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1750. Good but weathered condition just as it should. Measures: H:10c...
Limestone
$569Sale Price|46% Off
French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique panel depicting a saint figure and Angels. Wonderful layers of its original color, France, circa 1650-1750 . Weathered, small losses. Treated against woodworm. Measurements in...
Wood
Antique Pair 17th Century Baroque Carved & Gilded Solomonic Columns Italy 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and rare pair of Italian Baroque carved giltwood and polychrome-painted Solomonic columns, late 17th century, circa 1680. Each spiral-twist column carved with trailing grapevi...
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
18th Century Baroque Two-Part Cabinet with Black Finish and Blue Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Baroque cabinet of two-part construction, circa 1760, featuring a striking black exterior and blue-painted interior. The two-part form — consisting of a lower cabinet base and an u...
Pine
$951Sale Price|55% Off
18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1750 H:12cm W:24,5cm D:18-33cm
Marble
Antique Venetian Etched Glass Octagonal Cushion Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
octagonal beveled central plate within a clear glass cushion frame featuring reverse-etched floral and foliate sprays all held in place by applied rosettes and shaped elements
Mirror
Pair of Solid Iron Headboard with Metal Fleurs. California King Size
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Solid Iron Headboard with Metal Fleurs. California King Size
Iron
$1,887Sale Price / set|55% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque giltwood candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses. More pictures available on request. Measurement individual.
Wood
Vintage "Earflap" Dover Wingback Oak Armchair, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This exceptional vintage wingback armchair, requiring new upholstery, presents a compelling opportunity to restore a gorgeous classic form to its full potential. Defined by its grace...
Fabric, Oak
Antique Italian 17th Century Renaissance Carved Walnut Sideboard Credenza 1600
Located in Portland, OR
A rare early 17th century antique Italian Renaissance carved walnut cabinet, Tuscany, circa 1600. The cabinet had been part of the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum San Francisco (now ...
Walnut
Antique Gilded Wall Console Shelves, Baroque Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This elegant pair of wall console shelves showcases fine early 20th-century craftsmanship, dating from the 1900s–1910s. Handcrafted from quality wood, each console is expertly covere...
Wood
Pair Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Stone Top Demilune Console Tables
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of early 19th century Swedish Baroque demilune console tables. Each table features a Baroque-style base with a three-leg configuration and a curved skirt decorated with simple c...
Stone
Danish Modern Stool with Upholstered Striped Velvet Seat, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative stool made by a skilled Danish Cabinetmaker, crafted in stained beechwood with elegantly turned legs connected by stretchers. The seat is reupholstered in a striped velour...
Velvet, Beech
$3,055Sale Price|28% Off
Large 18th Century Italian / Neapolitan Hand Carved Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique handcarved wooden head of Christ with beautiful expression and glass eyes, once used at processions. Napels/ Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsma...
Gesso, Glass, Wood
Petite Fortuny Pillow, Cotton & Velvet, Baroque Style, Blue & Beige
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite authentic Fortuny border textile pillow crafted from a vintage Fortuny cotton front, featuring a softly faded blue ground accented with rhythmic geometric border motifs in mut...
Cotton, Velvet
Antique Flemish Brussels Tapestry Pillow, 17th Century Botanical Fragment
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th century Brussels tapestry pillow created from an authentic Flemish verdure fragment, originating from one of the most celebrated weaving centers of Europe. Brussels workshops in...
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
Large Delft Blue and White Hand Painted Vases 20 Inch Floral Pair
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of 20-inch Delft vases features an elegant form with a flared neck and a full, rounded body. They are decorated in deep cobalt blue on a soft white ground, the color applie...
Delft