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.
$1,800 / set
Pair of Dutch Baroque Style Iron Brass Andirons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair Dutch Baroque style andirons crafted from patinated brass and iron. The large andirons feature round cannonball spheres having an etched gun metal finish topped with...
Brass, Iron
19th c. French Baroque Wrought Iron & Bronze Andirons With Gothic Tudor Arch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Monumental antique 19th century French baroque wrought iron and bronze andirons with gothic tudor arch for a limestone fireplace hearth. Measure 32 1/4" tall x 26" front to back x 1...
Iron
Late 19th Century French Fireplace Andirons - Gilt Bronze Figurines
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of two antique andirons, decorative elements for the fireplace. These are made of gilded bronze, with beautiful figures of a boy and a girl reaching out to each other...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Chenets / Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of late 19th century French Baroque bronze chenets / andirons Beautifully decorated with dolphin and putti. A fleur-de-lys sits on top of the obelisks. These are in very g...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Ornate Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of 19th century ornate brass fireplace andirons in the Baroque manner. The two openwork spheres set over plinthed scrolled supports with central cartouche. Flame finials ...
Brass, Iron
Exceptional attr. Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Silvered Bronze Andiron Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair of neoclassical vasiform silvered bronze andirons with tall artichoke finials, circa 1910-1920. Overall egg-and-dart relief on the bu...
Bronze
Pair of French Baroque Style Bronze Scroll & Feather Andirons
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful pair of French Baroque style bronze andirons with scroll and feather decoration, with attached small dogs, dating to the 20th century. The pair has a great overall patina...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Monumental Pair of Patinated Bronze Andirons in the Baronial Baroque Manner
Located in London, GB
A pair of enormous and rather eccentric patinated bronze andirons in the Baronial Baroque manner. Each is surmounted by majestic spread winged eagles holding scrolled cartouche shiel...
Bronze
Large Pair of Antique English Rococo Style Fire Dogs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and ornate pair of 19th century English rococo style fire dogs, ex. Tucker collection. Ornately handcrafted, these antique andirons make an instant statement with their elabo...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron and Bronze Baroque Style Andirons
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive pair of hand-forged wrought iron and bronze Baroque style andirons. The beautiful intricate balls on the top over fluted center column flanked by branches of grapes and le...
Wrought Iron
Pair Of Late 19th Century Brass Lion's Head Andirons
Located in Bradenton, FL
Great looking pair of late 19th century Lion's Head Andirons. Each features ornate designs on upper round shaped orbs and stunning brass lion's head crests in the bottom center. Hea...
Brass
17th c. Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of late 17th century baroque brass and iron andirons having large ball finials over ring turned necks, the bodies of balustrade form with square plinth bases, over wrought iron ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$7,900 / set
Italian Baroque Brass and Iron Shell Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of impressive andirons with double scallop shell spit holders of polished iron on black iron bodies and arched legs with penny feet, topped by decorative urn shaped brass fini...
Brass, Iron
$5,500 / set
Early Turned Bronze and Scrolled Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A delightful pair of early andirons with elaborately turned bronze shafts surmounted by ball tops and featuring wrought iron legs with underscrolls, also with wrought iron back suppo...
Bronze
$3,900 / set
Italian Bronze Andirons c. 1680
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of early bronze andirons in rich dark original patina, each with ball and finial over ring turned shaft, having wing shaped face plates similarly patinated, with hand forged i...
Bronze
Wrought Iron Fiddlehead Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of blacksmith made fiddle head andirons in wrought iron, having notched neck and standing on arched legs with blunt feet, probably Flemish.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Massive Baroque Style Solid Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Triple lobed forms with ball finials, raised on scrolled legs. Curved footed arms at the back with finials and attached to long iron rods. Good patina.
Brass
$2,650 / set
Vintage Brass Koi Andirons - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage brass andirons embodies the grandeur of Neoclassical and Baroque revival design. Masterfully cast in heavy brass, each piece features a striking mythic...
Brass, Iron
Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Bronze Brass Andirons with Patina - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Bronze/Brass Andirons with Desirable Patina - a Pair. Circa Late19th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 10" W x 23" D.
Bronze, Iron
$6,900 / set
Pair of Turned Steeple Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of bronze and wrought iron andirons having turned steeple finials over partly twist worked shafts with forward facing bronze onion finials and standing on arched legs endin...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage French Baroque Style Brass Figural Andirons with Dragon Griffins - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Baroque Style Brass Figural Andirons with Dragon Griffins - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 12" W x 6.5" D.
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Brass Louis XIV Style Andirons
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of 19th Century Brass Louis XIV Style Andirons. Decorative brass andirons of Baroque style, the pierced scrolled base, centering a female mask, surmounted by a conforming pierce...
Brass
A Pair of Early Italian Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of early brass and iron andirons having elongated fluted brass onion tops surmounted by four etched "face" finials at the compass points over short shafts with scrolled and ar...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Andirons with Dolphin and Putti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Impressive and beautifully detailed pair of French late 19th century bronze chenets or andirons depicting dolphins and putties. A pair of F...
Bronze
Coppia di antiqui alari per camino bronzo
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Coppia di antiqui alari per camino bronzo.
Bronze
Pair of French Baroque Style French Dragon Andirons
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pair of highly decorative French gilt-bronze andirons or chenets, with attached iron bars (circa 1870), in the form of fanciful dragons, with foliate berry, acanthus leaves and oth...
Ormolu, Iron, Brass, Bronze
Set of Cast Bronze Baroque Style Antique Fire Andirons
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large set of cast bronze baroque style antique fire andirons circa 1820. Thanks to their impressive scale and elaborate design, these bronze firedogs...
Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Bronze & Cast Iron Firedogs in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of Baroque style firedogs. The cast iron body with circular detail to centre, surmounted by bronze finials with sphere of spherical form. English, second half of 19th century....
Bronze, Iron
Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Baroque style brass firedogs. The cast brass splayed feet with foliage and mask to centre, surmounted by bulbous finials. English, 19th century. Measures: Height: ...
Brass
Pair of French Andirons Arrows and Quiver Gold Dore'
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of gold doré' French andirons with arrow and quiver details. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 24" depth x 11.5" W x 24.5" H.
Metal