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.
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
$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
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
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
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
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
$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
$1,146 / item
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Pair of mid-19th Century decorative andirons or firedogs. Constructed of pierced cast-iron with good quality brass mounts featuring lion masks. H: 58 cm (22 13/16") W: 18 cm (7 1/16"...
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
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
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
$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
$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
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
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 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
$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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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 Antique French Silvered Bronze Andirons
Located in New Orleans, LA
These andirons have been silvered, so they are slightly different than the traditional bronze d'ore ones our shop usually carries. They are handsome and will make a statement in any ...
Bronze, Silver
$2,400 / set
H 26 in W 13 in D 15 in
Pair of Antique Renaissance Revival Brass Andirons, Late 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
These tall and well modelled fire dogs add a decorative accent in summer and a useful complement to your winter fires.
Brass, Iron
$1,500 / set
H 12.2 in W 7.5 in D 24.5 in
Vintage French Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Gothic Design, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Uniquely French, these wrought iron "fire dragons" are great as decor in your fireplace, with or without the burning flames. With today's eclectic and layered interiors, the Gothic d...
Wrought Iron
$6,800
H 27 in W 13 in D 17.5 in
Pair of American Nickel Silver and Bronze Medallion Andirons. 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Nickel silver, polished steel, and bronze tulip medallion andirons with dog legs and stylized penny feet. 19th Century
$4,250Sale Price / set|34% Off
H 19 in W 8.25 in D 24 in
Pair French 19th Century Baroque Revival Style Steel and Bronze Chenets Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French 19th century Baroque Revival style steel and patinated bronze figural chenets (Andirons). Each with a posing male figure holding a satyr shield next to decorative sp...
Bronze, Steel, Iron
Pair of American Brass Monumental Empire Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass monumental Empire andirons with scrolled legs and original matching log stops. Dealers please call for trade price.
Brass
$2,620
H 26.5 in W 13.98 in D 10.24 in
Pair of Tall 19th Century English Antique Brass Armorial Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass armorial andirons, with knights helmets above shields depicting a cross and fleur-de-lys, linked by an elaborate scrolled and barley twist bar...
$5,850Sale Price|38% Off
H 8 in W 44.5 in D 2.63 in
English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Fireplace Fender Chenet with Greyhound Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine English 19th century gilt bronze and steel figural fireplace fender - Chenet. The beautifully designed fender flanked on each end by resting greyhound dogs on a rectangul...
Steel, Bronze
Pair of Antique Bronze French Chenets, c1880
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautifully detailed bronze casting of a pair of Chenets in a swirling bouquet design, very organic.
Iron, Bronze
Pair Of Federal Style Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Ball top with cylindrical support. Curved legs and ball feet. Fire dogs with brass ball finials. Newly polished.
Brass, Iron
$1,164Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 27.56 in
19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Casteren, NL
This is a beautiful pair of wrought iron French firedogs forged, circa 1860. These andirons are perfectly suited for a large fireplace. They stand upon a tripod with forward arched...
Wrought Iron
$2,800Sale Price / set|51% Off
H 27 in W 16 in D 23 in
Pair of Enormous Late 19th Century English Vintage Fireplace Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of enormous late 19th century English vintage fireplace andirons.
Nickel
Early Italian Baroque Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lovely pair of early Italian baroque bronze and wrought iron andirons having suppressed ball finials over balustrade shafts and standing on elegant high scrolled legs ending in flare...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 30 in W 9.5 in D 22.25 in
Pair Italian Baroque Period Wrought Steel and Bronze Andirons, mid 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having forged bronze ball finials atop tapering wrought steel standards atop splayed striated feet
Bronze, Steel
Sold
H 10.63 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Wrought Iron Andirons in the style of. Gilbert Poillerat, France 1935.
Located in Brussels, BE
Blackened wrought iron andirons with gold parts ending with a large copper bowl. In the style of G.Poillerat- France 1935.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 22.75 in W 15.75 in D 6.75 in
18th Century Pair of Baroque Gold Andirons with Gilt or Tin Foliate
Located in Lomita, CA
A pair of 18th century Baroque andirons are inspiring for the right fireplace. I think the foliage is more probably gilt tin than gold. Our appraiser tells us that the gilt foliate ...
Iron, Tin
Pair of Baroque Brass Andirons with Face Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of heavy Baroque style brass ball andirons with urn form stem and a face decoration on the bases. Probably 19th century Continental in o...
Brass, Iron
Set of Large Baroque Style Cast Brass Andirons
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive set of large baroque style cast brass fire dogs circa 1800. Though they date from the Georgian and Regency eras, these antique E...
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Dutch Baroque Style Polished Steel Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic pair of polished steel andirons in the Dutch Baroque style. With melon forms stacked above a delicately rendered S-curve base. A very...
Steel, Iron
Sold
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Fine Pair of Baroque Andirons in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat, France 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
A pair of wrought iron and bronze andirons with a vegetal inspiration in the style of Poillerat, France 1940.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Cast Brass & Iron Sheffield NY Baroque Style Andirons
Located in Soquel, CA
Early 20th Century Cast Brass & Iron Sheffield NY Baroque Style Andirons Ornately detailed, Baroque style heavy duty cast brass and iron fireplace andirons by Sheffield NY (American...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Baroque Bronze Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
With finials with faces and melon form turned decoration, scroll legs and wrought iron dogs.
Bronze
Pair of Cast Iron Firedogs in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of polished cast iron firedogs in the Baroque style. Lions masks and scrolls to arched bases. Male figure to tops. Late 19th century copies of ...
Iron
Baroque Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of Baroque period bronze and wrought iron andirons with turned and spired finials over hand hammered etched shafts, the fronts with projecting finials on spit supports and ...
Bronze, Iron