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Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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 Italian Venetian Shoes Leather and Silk Embroidered Framed
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Silk Road Style Venetian Italian antique shoes leather and silk embroidered framed in a lucite box. Pair of Antique Venetian leather and silk silk ladies shoes slippers embroid...
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1880s Italian Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Leather, Silk

Antique Italian Venetian Shoes Leather and Silk Embroidered Framed
Antique Italian Venetian Shoes Leather and Silk Embroidered Framed

Antique Italian Venetian Shoes Leather and Silk Embroidered Framed

$950
18th Century Venetian Wooden Tray
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 18th century wooden Venetian tray with Chinoiserie decoration. Florals and Chinese figures in colors of red, green on dark wood background.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Venetian Wooden Tray
18th Century Venetian Wooden Tray

18th Century Venetian Wooden Tray

$1,850
18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved early 18th Century Indo-Portuguese Rosewood bed.
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18th Century Indian Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed
18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed

18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed

$21,667
Royal French Fireplace Shield From Chateau Near Fountainbleau
Located in Kingston, NY
French Fireplace Shield with Royal Coat of Arms, a Piece of French Heritage from the 17th century Weight: 55 Lbs. Measurements: Size: 19 x 18 1/4 in. (48.3 x 46.4 cm.)
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Royal French Fireplace Shield From Chateau Near Fountainbleau
Royal French Fireplace Shield From Chateau Near Fountainbleau

Royal French Fireplace Shield From Chateau Near Fountainbleau

$1,600
Vintage Triangular Hanukkah Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Hannukah Menorah. This vintage piece is a replica of a menorah from the 14th century southern Europe. Made in Israel, this piece is ...
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1970s Israeli Vintage Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Triangular Hanukkah Menorah
Vintage Triangular Hanukkah Menorah

Vintage Triangular Hanukkah Menorah

$108 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Portrait of Prince Tommaso Francesco of Savoy-Carignano
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
After Sir Anthony Van Dyck, 19th Century Portrait of Prince Tommaso Francesco of Savoy-Carignano. Oil on canvas with remains of old gallery label pasted to verso. After the portrai...
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19th Century European Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paint

19th Century Portrait of Prince Tommaso Francesco of Savoy-Carignano
19th Century Portrait of Prince Tommaso Francesco of Savoy-Carignano

19th Century Portrait of Prince Tommaso Francesco of Savoy-Carignano

$5,416
Paint and Parcel Gilt Bed Corona, Gold and Silver
Located in Dallas, TX
Paint and polychromed gold and silver corona gilt with swagged "draperies" ( one replaced ) and Tassels, Italy. 19th Century.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Paint and Parcel Gilt Bed Corona, Gold and Silver
Paint and Parcel Gilt Bed Corona, Gold and Silver

Paint and Parcel Gilt Bed Corona, Gold and Silver

$1,800
Set of Eight Tapestry Pillows Cushions Mid-17th Century Flemish Baroque Verdure
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
These pillows or cushions are made from two complete borders of a 17th century verdure tapestry so they are in aesthetic harmony. They depict profuse floral sprays and each cushion h...
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Mid-17th Century European Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Tapestry

Set of Eight Tapestry Pillows Cushions Mid-17th Century Flemish Baroque Verdure
Set of Eight Tapestry Pillows Cushions Mid-17th Century Flemish Baroque Verdure

Set of Eight Tapestry Pillows Cushions Mid-17th Century Flemish Baroque Verdure

$10,833 / set
Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional museum quality, Italian, renaissance walnut cassettone with fitted bureau in the upper part & exceptional Bambocci carving, Lombardy. This magnificent cassettone exudes the character and quality of the finest, late-Renaissance furniture. Late 16th century, Northern Italian furniture often had the sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were unique sculptures in their own right. The putti on this cassettone are beautifully carved and of sculptural quality. Each angel has one arm raised to heaven, a poignant touch. Showing customary signs of wear from time, the lion’s paw feet make a great statement. This cassettone was conceived to have visual impact through the quality of the carving, as well as being very practical with the writing compartment fitted in the top part. It has survived in very original condition with a few small repairs and losses, and the color and patina are warm and lustrous. This cassettone was illustrated in one of the seminal works on Lombardy furniture in the 1969 and has been in two renowned collections. The hinged top in two sections faced with a solid moulded edge. The front part has a fall front and opens to reveal a writing compartment. The fall front retains its original lock and is concealed with a false drawer which is above three drawers. All with moulded panels, escutcheons and retaining the original iron handles. The front ends have exceptional, bambocci, carved putti raising their arms to heaven above trailing foliage. Standing on magnificent lion...
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16th Century Italian Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut
Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut

Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut

$54,168
Monumental Pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Italian Carved Giltwood Torcheres
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent monumental pair of Italian Baroque style carved giltwood torcheres, each comprising a circular dished top above an elaborately carved pillar with floral swags and gargo...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Monumental Pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Italian Carved Giltwood Torcheres
Monumental Pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Italian Carved Giltwood Torcheres

Monumental Pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Italian Carved Giltwood Torcheres

$30,644 / set
Early 18th Century Japanese Imari Vase
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare Japanese late 17th-early 18th century Imari vase of beaker-type, porcelain of elongated ovoid shape with flaring neck, painted in the Im...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Early 18th Century Japanese Imari Vase
Early 18th Century Japanese Imari Vase

Early 18th Century Japanese Imari Vase

$17,090 Sale Price
21% Off
Pair of Murano Glass Silver Flecked Rose Candelabra
Located in Riverdale, NY
Gorgeous pair of large antique Murano hand blown glass candlesticks with gorgeous swirls of silver flecks with pink opaline rose buds. Be...
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1930s Italian Vintage Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Silver Flecked Rose Candelabra
Pair of Murano Glass Silver Flecked Rose Candelabra

Pair of Murano Glass Silver Flecked Rose Candelabra

$2,850 / set
17th Century Heraldic Coat of Arms Double-headed Baroque Eagle Embriodered Appli
Located in Lincoln, GB
Spain (Possibly Seville), Early 17th Century “NO 8 DO” means “no me ha dejado”, Spanish for “(it) has not left me.” In this case, the “it” is referring to Seville. What appears to b...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

17th Century Heraldic Coat of Arms Double-headed Baroque Eagle Embriodered Appli
17th Century Heraldic Coat of Arms Double-headed Baroque Eagle Embriodered Appli

17th Century Heraldic Coat of Arms Double-headed Baroque Eagle Embriodered Appli

$609
Exceptional 17th Century Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Micheal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exceptional 17th century carved wooden statue of Saint Micheal, European probably from a church or rectory. Naturally patinated and ori...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Exceptional 17th Century Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Micheal
Exceptional 17th Century Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Micheal

Exceptional 17th Century Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Micheal

$4,850
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18th Century East Indies Mahogany Raj Bed with Paws
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Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
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H 37.8 in W 89.77 in D 21.66 in
Indian Jhansi, Bundelkhand Bronze Toy Horse Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Indian Jhansi, Bundelkhand Bronze Toy Horse Figure
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Indian Jhansi, Bundelkhand Bronze Toy Horse Figure

$771
H 5.71 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
18th Century Four Panel Screen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Four-panel screen 86.25 H x 22 W x 2.75 D This set of screens has four panels. Each panel is 86.25 H x 22 W x 2.75 D (inches) and contains three sections. The top section is open ...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Softwood

18th Century Four Panel Screen
18th Century Four Panel Screen

18th Century Four Panel Screen

$4,000
H 86.25 in W 22 in D 2.75 in
H’mong Tribe Silver Spirit Lock Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of Southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are known for...
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20th Century Laotian Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver

H’mong Tribe Silver Spirit Lock Necklace
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H’mong Tribe Silver Spirit Lock Necklace

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H 21 in W 22.38 in D 2.5 in
Pottery Jug from Ancient Holy Land Iron Age c.1000 BC.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Ancient Holy Land Iron Age Pottery Jug c.1000 BC. Fine large pottery footed jug with loop type handle, etched lines at shoulder. Iron Age from the time o...
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15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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Pottery

Pottery Jug from Ancient Holy Land Iron Age c.1000 BC.
Pottery Jug from Ancient Holy Land Iron Age c.1000 BC.

Pottery Jug from Ancient Holy Land Iron Age c.1000 BC.

$1,160
H 8.75 in Dm 5.5 in
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Because of its age, the chest shows signs of use, which in turn make...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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Iron

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

$600
H 10.83 in W 14.18 in D 8.27 in
Ancient Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture, Provenance Royal-Athena Galleries NY
Located in Miami, FL
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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Stone

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H 26 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Chinese Coral & Malachite Inlaid Brass Snuff Bottle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Coral, Malachite, Brass

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Chinese Coral & Malachite Inlaid Brass Snuff Bottle, c. 1850

Chinese Coral & Malachite Inlaid Brass Snuff Bottle, c. 1850

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Antique Fireplace Tools Set of 4-Piece Bronze Brass Accessories
Located in Bastogne, BE
Unique forged bronze and brass antique stand with fireplace accessories in Baroque Style of early 20th century. Classic design with little embellishme...
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1920s Vintage Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Fireplace Tools Set of 4-Piece Bronze Brass Accessories
Antique Fireplace Tools Set of 4-Piece Bronze Brass Accessories

Antique Fireplace Tools Set of 4-Piece Bronze Brass Accessories

H 20.87 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
17th Century Dutch Delft Vase Sterling Silver Mounted Chinoiserie Chinese Transi
By Royal Delft, Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
17th century Dutch Delft vase baluster tall sterling silver mounted and semi precious stones. Material: Delft, Earthenware, tinglaze, Cobalt, sterling silver, semi precious stones Style: Chinese transitional, Louis XIV, Baroque Origin: Netherlands, Delft 17th century An important and rare Dutch Delft baluster vase...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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Earthenware, Delft, Pottery

17th Century Dutch Delft Vase Sterling Silver Mounted Chinoiserie Chinese Transi
17th Century Dutch Delft Vase Sterling Silver Mounted Chinoiserie Chinese Transi

17th Century Dutch Delft Vase Sterling Silver Mounted Chinoiserie Chinese Transi

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Chinese Cloisonne Gilded Bronze Baluster Vases Enameled Republic Vases a Pair

Chinese Cloisonne Gilded Bronze Baluster Vases Enameled Republic Vases a Pair

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Located in Malibu, CA
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Early 19th Century Venetian Bombe Chest with Marble Top
Early 19th Century Venetian Bombe Chest with Marble Top

Early 19th Century Venetian Bombe Chest with Marble Top

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1940s Italian Vintage Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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Italian Carved Wood Silvered Mirror, C. 1940

Italian Carved Wood Silvered Mirror, C. 1940

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Large Pair of Late 17th Century Imari Vases with Cover
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Pair of Late 17th Century Imari Vases with Cover
Large Pair of Late 17th Century Imari Vases with Cover

Large Pair of Late 17th Century Imari Vases with Cover

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Carved Bolection Fireplace in Arabescato Marble (CLIENT)
By Queen Anne
Located in London, GB
An elegant and understated bolection moulded fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The frieze with carved oak leaf decoration and crossband...
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19th Century European Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble

Carved Bolection Fireplace in Arabescato Marble (CLIENT)
Carved Bolection Fireplace in Arabescato Marble (CLIENT)

Carved Bolection Fireplace in Arabescato Marble (CLIENT)

H 49 in W 65 in D 5.25 in
Imari Porcelain Vase and Cover from Japan, circa 1700
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
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Porcelain

Imari Porcelain Vase and Cover from Japan, circa 1700
Imari Porcelain Vase and Cover from Japan, circa 1700

Imari Porcelain Vase and Cover from Japan, circa 1700

H 25.2 in Dm 13.78 in L 25.2 in
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Foot Stools
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
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Aubusson French Tapestry, 17th Century, Perfect Condition

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H 280 in W 240 in D 1 in
Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This magnificent cassettone exudes the character and quality of the finest, late-Renaissance furniture. Late 16th century, Northern Italian furniture often had the sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were unique sculptures in their own right. The putti on this cassettone are beautifully carved and of sculptural quality. Each angel has one arm raised to heaven, a poignant touch. Showing customary signs of wear from time, the lion’s paw feet make a great statement. This cassettone was conceived to have visual impact through the quality of the carving, as well as being very practical with the writing compartment fitted in the top part. It has survived in very original condition with a few small repairs and losses, and the color and patina are warm and lustrous. This cassettone was illustrated in one of the seminal works on Lombardy furniture in the 1969 and has been in two renowned collections. The hinged top in two sections faced with a solid moulded edge. The front part has a fall front and opens to reveal a writing compartment. The fall front retains its original lock and is concealed with a false drawer which is above three drawers. All with moulded panels, escutcheons and retaining the original iron handles. The front ends have exceptional, bambocci, carved putti raising their arms to heaven above trailing foliage. Standing on magnificent lion's-head carved feet. The sides are panelled. Exceptional original colour and patina. Provenance: Coll. Private Azzate The Collection of Sandro and Lidia Orsi, Ca’ Mera, Varese. Regarded as one of the most beautiful homes in Lombardy, Ca’ Mera, the country house of Sandro and Lidia Orsi was filled with beautiful objects from many different epochs. A renowned antiquarian from Milan, over his lifetime Sandro and his wife Lidia revived the Renaissance and Baroque character of the house and instilled their own unique vision into the interiors, which culminated with the creation of a Kunst – or Wunderkammer. “I have never seen such an example of poetical taste”, Sir John Pope...
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Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut

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Strongbox, Mid-17th Century, Baroque, Small, Iron, United
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The top with four square and four narrow rectangular, panels reinforced with strap work and bolts. The central rectangular key plate lifts to reveal the keyhole. Nail holes on the un...
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Mid-17th Century German Antique Baroque Asian Art and Furniture

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Strongbox, Mid-17th Century, Baroque, Small, Iron, United
Strongbox, Mid-17th Century, Baroque, Small, Iron, United

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Baroque asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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