Baroque Furniture

This spectacular and highly refined 18th-century antique silver cross sculpture, crafted circa 1720–1750, stands as a powerful testament to the ma...

Pair of Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side tables, features a hexagonal top with beveled edges over four beautifully bobbin turned legs. Made in Italy, beginning of 20th Cen...

This magnificent and exceptionally dynamic 18th-century antique giltwood and polychrome angel sculpture, crafted circa 1720–1750, stands as a powerful testament to the masterful trad...

A magnificent and exceptionally expressive antique giltwood sculpture depicting the head of a winged cherub (putto), dating to the high Baroque period, circa 1720–1760. Masterfully h...

Early to mid-century porcelain flowers in warm and vibrant colours by Royal Adderley, England. Beautiful, delicately shaped pieces of high quality bone china porcelain. Originally designed to serve as place card holders, they are as beautiful and elegant with or without a card. Hand shaped and painted with fine detail in beautiful subtle to vibrant colours. The rose, bush roses, violets and other to me unknown flowers come all with the most intricate details. Signature/stamp: Royal Adderley – Floral...

An exceptionally rare Dutch Baroque hall bench, or halbank, dating from circa 1720 - 1740, executed in solid carved oak and closely following the decorative language associated with Daniel Marot (1661–1752). A highly unusual survivor from the Dutch Baroque interior - sculptural and exuberantly carved, yet exceptionally intimate in scale. The hall bench (halbank) is a distinctly Dutch type of furniture that became fashionable around 1700, when the entrance halls of prosperous Dutch houses developed into increasingly important representative spaces. In the grand canal houses and patrician townhouses of cities such as Amsterdam, these halls were often furnished quite sparingly, allowing a small number of impressive objects, such as a standing clock, console or richly carved bench, to become part of the architecture itself. The finest hall benches were therefore conceived more as sculptural elements for an interior than as functional seating. Their elaborate carving echoed the carved woodwork, stucco decoration and architectural ornament found elsewhere in the house. Surviving examples are rare, particularly those retaining such an extensive and sophisticated carved decoration. The development of this type of furniture is closely connected with the enormous influence of Daniel Marot, the French Huguenot architect, engraver and designer who settled in the Netherlands and became court designer to Stadholder-King William III of Orange. Marot introduced the grandeur and ornamental vocabulary of the French Louis XIV court to the Netherlands, adapting it to Dutch architecture and interiors. His designs for furniture, interiors, architecture and gardens circulated widely through engravings and provided an important source of inspiration for Dutch craftsmen well into the 18th century. This particular bench is best described as “after Daniel Marot”, referring to this strong stylistic and ornamental connection. The design is remarkably elaborate. The high pierced back is constructed around a strongly symmetrical composition of latticework, sweeping C- and S-scrolls, flowers, acanthus leaves, scrolling foliage and deeply carved ornamental strapwork. At its centre is a charming figurative panel depicting what appears to be a leaping stag or deer in a landscape, positioned above a small shield. Large scrolling elements rise above and around this central motif, while carved rosettes and foliage punctuate the open latticework. The sculptural treatment continues throughout the bench. The arms sweep forward in powerful scrolling curves, the seat rail is carved with continuous foliage, and the pierced apron below forms an almost lace-like sequence of scrolling ornament. Particularly striking are the broad panelled front supports, each decorated with a large flowering foliate motif carved in relief against a textured ground and framed by a dramatic inward-curving scroll. Despite the extraordinary amount of decoration, the bench has unusually modest proportions. At only 98 cm wide, it is considerably smaller than the monumental hall benches normally associated with this tradition, yet it incorporates virtually all of their architectural and ornamental vocabulary. This compact scale is one of its most intriguing characteristics. It strongly suggests that the bench was made as a specific commission for a particular position within a sophisticated private interior, rather than as a conventional large hall bench. It possesses the visual presence of a much larger piece while occupying remarkably little space. Literature: The Schermerhorn Collection: Important Dutch Furniture and Sculpture, Christie’s Amsterdam, 29 September 1999, pp. 8–14, with an essay by Amjad Rauf discussing the history and development of the Dutch hall bench...

Great pair of small carved wooden candle holders with traces of beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individ...

Bracket Clock John F.R.S. Ellicott, London (1706–1791) Early 18th century, 8-day movement, striking on 2 bells, 4-note chime/repeater mechanism, date display, brass dial, origi...

This is a mid-century Italian carved giltwood baroque revival wall mirror distributed by Danby out of Manhattan. This company was highly regarded for its quality pieces and commissio...

Crafted from solid reclaimed elm wood, the Canterbury Dining Table showcases the natural beauty and character of aged timber. Finished in a rich walnut stain, it highlights the uniqu...

18th-Century Italian Articulated Santos Fragment on Custom Museum Stand Hand-carved in Italy during the late 18th century, circa 1760-1780, this exceptional articulated wooden sculp...

An 18th-century Italian Baroque sculpture of a floating putto, dating to circa 1720–1750. Standing at 62 cm in height, this masterfully hand-carved hardwood unicum represents a subst...

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. It...

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

New Maria Theresa-style crystal chandelier A beautiful, handcrafted chandelier in the classic Maria Theresa style. Elegantly curved glass arms, combined with polished chrome element...

Fashioned from a 17th-century Florentine wool textile, this antique Italian pillow represents the transformation of an early furnishing textile ...

This magnificent and exceptionally dynamic 18th-century antique giltwood and polychrome angel sculpture, crafted circa 1720–1750, stands as a powerful testament to the masterful trad...

A rare and enchanting pair of Bacchic mirrors, evoking the opulence of a Tuscan vineyard and the romance of 18th-century Venice. Each mirror is a tour-de-force of artisanal craftsma...

Created from an antique 17th-century Florentine wool and silk textile, this elongated Italian pillow preserves a substantial section of an early furnishing fabric associated with the...

An exceptionally decorative and finely cast wall mirror of remarkable presence, featuring an elaborate ornamental frame with richly sculptural foliate scrollwork and a striking shell...

An extraordinary and monumentally scaled antique Italian carved wood sculpture of the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), dating from the late 18th century, circa 1750-1800. Masterfully hand-ca...

Nice couple of two small gilded Baroque style wooden ornaments, Italy, circa 1850. Weathered and small losses. Measurement here below of the largest one and includes the wooden base....

Monumental mid century Italian Neoclassical white Carrara marble bathroom sink. A thick rectangular plith column supports a serpentine sink with acanth...

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

Monumental Baroque Triple Layered Sunburst Foliage Chandelier / Ceiling Pendant Light, Gilt Iron, Frosted Glass Hand-crafted in France, 1940s Massive 100 cm diameter (39.3 in) Baroqu...

A rustic panelled cabinet in pine, raised on a moulded plinth beneath a projecting cornice with shaped ears. The pair of doors each fitted with geometric stepped mouldings forming tw...

Spectacular 18th century Baroque chest of drawers/ dresser, elaborately handcrafted in Austria in the period around 1770. This unique, over 255 year old nutwood veneered baroque comm...

Antique Silver Plated Warsaw Imperial Russia 12" Baroque Style Candlestick Holders - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 5" W x 5" D.

18th Century German Martin Luther Holy Bible. This is a rare 1733 German massive folio edition translated by Martin Luther and printed with numerous engravings in red and black by t...

A Montelupo Maiolica dish featuring an Arlecchino decor in the shades of ochre, yellow, blue, green, and black. The shallow, circular form is decora...

A beautifully crafted pair of "19th C. French Baroque Wood 8-Arm" non-electrified chandeliers or hanging candelabras attributed to Restoration Hardware (now RH) and crafted in the 21...

This handsome 19th-century Spanish Baroque trestle table is crafted in richly figured oak and showcases the robust character that has made these tables highly sought after by designe...

An incredible set of 8 dining chairs in oak, seat & back reupholstered in an organic hessian, adding a touch of rustic charm while ensuring comfort and durability. This set is in the...

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...

Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...

18th Century Sicilian Painted Cart Panel with Medieval Battle Scenes A rare and visually arresting Italian folk art fragment, this monumental Sicilian painted cart panel dates from ...

A grand 19th century trestle dining table hand-crafted out of bleached oak in a Spanish Baroque style measuring over 8.5 feet long. The table features a thick, broad plank board top ...

An Italian giltwood mirror, circa 1800, with a shaped frame carved with a shell and floral crest and rocaille scrollwork, retaining its original mirror plate. 14 1/4 in. wide x 21 3...

Luxurious and magnificent vintage 9-light chandelier with putti playing music, flowers and tendrils. All in a beautiful Baroque/ Louis XI style. Everything is hand crafted and hand p...

19th century Italian Memento Mori walnut carving showing two naked reclining young men, one with his hand resting on a human skull on a post. The figure on the reverse also rested hi...

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Savonarola Curule Chair. Features a wrought iron X folding frame with twisted accents, brass cup feet and cannonball finials. Originally fit with ...

Lovely set of 6 fruit or breakfast plates by Villeroy & Boch, Septfontaines, Luxembourg around 1978. Off-white porcelain with antique style decoration of traditional fruit, here ...

This is an Rare Antique French Wool & Silk Aubusson Tapestry 'Entre Fenetres (Over the Window)' shape. This incredible superb quality antique piece was woven in Aubusson South We...

Antique Louis Philippe floor mirror made of gold-painted pine, featuring a charming floral cartouche at the top and a numbered back; late 19th century, France. This fantastic and im...

This 17th-century table originates from the Catalan region of Spain and exudes pure historical charm. Expertly crafted from solid walnut, it features hand-forged iron crossbeams, whi...

This antique pillow incorporates a genuine Flemish Brussels verdure tapestry fragment dating to the 17th century. Verdure tapestries were particularly popular in the Southern Netherl...

A stunning antique three-panel folding screen incorporating 17th-century Flemish tapestry fragments, expertly mounted within a velvet-upholstered room divider during the late 19th ce...

Antique 18th C Baroque Burl Wood Tabernacle Writing Cabinet.

This exceptional 17th century Brussels tapestry pillow is crafted from an authentic Flemish tapestry fragment, representing the refined textile artistry of Baroque Europe. Brussels w...

Pair Italian Baroque style brass tripod lamps made from altar candlesticks with a very nice whitewash patina. Each lamp on a scrolling tripod base resting on paw feet. With lovely ac...

A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...

Italian, Baroque/Rococo period (18th century) footstool with the most elegant carvings across the apron and cabriole legs. Presently the boxed seat is upholstered in a serene shade o...

A good and large, late 18th century, Greek, Eastern Orthodox hand-painted & gilded icon of three saints, circa 1780. This traditional Greek Orthodox icon is painted in the Byzantine...

This Meissen Applied Floral Porcelain Perfume Ewer with Original Stopper exemplifies the extraordinary sculptural porcelain work that made the Meissen manufactory the benchmark for E...

An early 19th century Spanish vargueno, (also spelled bargueño) or traditional portable writing desk and cabinet, made of hand-planed solid walnut. The drop front opens to an interio...

Wall mirror with double frame, gilt and carved wood, Baroque style, early 20th century. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to time. SIZING: Altezza 158 cm; Larghe...

A striking pair of custom pillows by designer Melissa Levinson, created using a refined combination of antique French textiles and contemporary luxury materials. The central panels f...

Rosenthal white and gold porcelain centerpiece, made in the 1960s Ø cm 37 Ø cm 21 h cm 14 Rosenthal is a well-known and respected German manufacturer of porcelain products. Rose...

Striking Spanish console table from the late 19th century, crafted in solid walnut and inspired by traditional Baroque forms. The piece stands on beautifully turned twisted legs, jo...

Pair of Spanish Baroque Style Giltwood Starburst / Sunburst Mirrors , 1940s-1950s Eye-catching Baroque style small sized giltwood sunburst mirrors with gold leaf finish. These gorge...