Baroque Balustrades and Fixtures
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
Pair of French 19th Century Baroque Serpentine Wrought Iron Wall Console Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large Pair of French 19th Century Baroque Style Free-Standing Serpentine Wrought Iron Wall Console Tables with marble top. The slender bowed wrought iron bodies surmounted with lea...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Balustrades and Fixtures
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Pair of French, 19th Century Baroque Style Wrought Iron Wall Console Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French, 19th century free-standing wrought iron wall console tables. The slender wrought iron bodies surmounted with leave and flower ornaments on an architectural frame wi...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Balustrades and Fixtures
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Wrought iron grille. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Gate with pass-through. Wrought iron. Spain, 17th century.
Rectangular iron railing with a half-height railing, a frame and supports to keep it upright. The vertical bars have oppos...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Balustrades and Fixtures
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Other, Wrought Iron
Balcony baluster. Wrought iron. 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Balcony baluster. Wrought iron. XVII century.
Balcony railing or baluster made of wrought iron and decorated with discs, moldings and a composition in the center of two facing vase ...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Balustrades and Fixtures
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Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique Louis XV carved Gold gilded Valances/ Pelmets
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent set of two Baroque French Valances (Pelmets in UK) represents an era of Louis XV palaces accessories. Hand carved and gold gilded these two Pelmets have a unique and most...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Baroque Balustrades and Fixtures
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Wrought Iron Fittings for Spanish Bargueño or Desk, 17th and 20th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of cabinet hardware on support. Wrought iron 17th and 20th centuries.
Set of wrought iron cabinet fittings made up of two handles and two nails f...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Balustrades and Fixtures
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Other, Wrought Iron
18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Corbel or Architectural Element
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian painted and parcel gilt corbel or architectural element.
Stunning 18th century corbel or architectural element with original gilding a...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Balustrades and Fixtures
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Wood
Pair of wrought iron fittings. 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of wrought iron fork locks. 17th century.
Pair of forged iron fasteners of the so-called “fork” type due to their shape. This type of piece was used in furniture to secure tabl...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Balustrades and Fixtures
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Wrought Iron
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Baroque balustrades and fixtures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque balustrades and fixtures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage balustrades and fixtures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque balustrades and fixtures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for balustrades and fixtures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $83 and tops out at $27,450 while the average work can sell for $5,550.