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.
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$696Sale Price|42% Off
French 17th/ 18th Century Baroque Hand Carved Stone Head Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful 17th/ 18th century baroque hand carved stone head ornament. lovely folk art style. France circa 1650-1750. Weathered and some small losses. H:24cm W:16cm D:20cm
Stone
19th Century Heraldic Lion and Unicorn Statues
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding pair of cast statues on associated plinths, possibly cast in Portland Cement, of the Unicorn of Scotland and the Lion of England. S...
Cast Stone
Garden Sculpture of a Hunter, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Life-size sculpture of a hunter in baroque clothing with a pained face and a gesture of clutching his head. He has just been bitten on the forearm by a hunting dog. The sculpture is ...
Sandstone
$2,295
Lion Garden Statues
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Lion Garden Statues . they are in 100% Original condition and are in Good structural condition.
Concrete
$11,568Sale Price|30% Off
Baroque sandstone Lion , Denmark 18th Ctr.
Located in Kastrup, DK
French carved seated lion with a ring in his mouth. Holding a crest. Carved in French limestone, c 1700's. Provenance: The Danish author Karen Branson 1875-1936, One of two carved ...
Limestone
Pair of Lovely Italian Putto Stone Garden Statues Representing Musicians
Located in Rome, IT
A pair delicious hand carved limestone Putto figures on shaped pedestals. Typical example of statues that was inserted in the large parks of the Venetian Villas.
Limestone
Pair of Early 18th Century Carved Oak Newel Post Figures
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare pair of carved oak newel post figures probably depicting Sir Robert and Lady Brown, circa 1735. He is depicted with a page boy haircut, wearing a l...
Oak
$3,416Sale Price / set|30% Off
Antique Pair of Hand-Made French Reclining Lion Statues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly one of a kind pair of old handmade reclining lions. These are unsigned and used a mixture of clay and fiberglass fibers. They show very heavy signs of loss over the years b...
Clay, Fiberglass
Antique 19th C. French Hand-Carved Limestone Cherub or Putti Garden Statue
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique French 19th century or possibly earlier, large hand-carved limestone cherub or putti garden statue or sculpture from a very prominent and historic St. Louis estate on the grounds of St. Louis Country Club...
Limestone
$21,792Sale Price / set|70% Off
Exceptional Pair of Monumental Bronze Lions
Located in Manzano, IT
prestigious pair of mirror bronze sculptures depicting lions in "couchant" (crouching) pose. These visually and artistically striking pieces come from the outdoor furnishings of a hi...
Bronze
$29,850Sale Price / set|37% Off
Palatial Pair of English Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Marble Sitting Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial pair of English Baroque style 19th century carved marble sitting lions, the very realistic carved pair with fine attention to detail, each resting its front ...
Marble
$1,895 / set
Baroque Style Lion Statues
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of Baroque Style Lion Statues. They are Very old and show there age.
Concrete
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Francis J. Williamson, Statuette of Princess Alice of Albany Cast Stone C. 1884
Located in Atlanta, GA
Francis John Williamson (British, 1833-1920), circa 1884. An impressive cast stone sculpture by renowned British portrait sculpture Francis J...
Cast Stone
$1,580
Cherub Bird Bath
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Charub Bird bath. its in 100% Original condition. its 2 piece.
Concrete
Baroque Sandstone Fragment, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque sandstone fragment with small cupid and a shield on his left side. Very beautiful, naturally aged patina.
Sandstone
18th Century Baroque Sandstone Sculpture of a Satyr Herm
Located in Essex, MA
A Period German or French large scale Baroque Garden Statue of a Pan Satyr. Well carved with impish gaze and wrapped in sheepskin Ex Prominent New York Co...
Sandstone
Terracotta Sculpture Of Young Male Nymph 19th Century French
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Terracotta finished stone composite sculpture of a young male nymph resting on a rock. Mounted on a round step molded base, French, mid-19th century.
Stone
A Rare French Marble Relief of Putti Fragment, Late 17th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare French Marble Relief of PuttiFragment Late 17th Century Century Height 14 in. Width 33 in. Carved throughtout with three putti figures Provenance: Private Collector, Bor...
Stone, Marble
An Italian Hand Carved Pine Putti Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This impressive large scale Italian Baroque style putti statue depicts three winged cherubs in exceptional detail, hand carved into solid pine wood. The ...
Pine, Wood
Victorian Bronzed Cast Iron Figure of a Child by the Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
A most attractive patinated bronzed cast-iron Baroque style figure of a small girl reminiscent of the illustration by Emile Bayard of the child Cosette fr...
Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century French Garden Statues
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely pair of 20th century concrete garden figures from France. He is perched next to an oak stump with foliage and acorns in hand. She carries two floral...
Concrete
French Garden Statue Of Venus
Located in Houston, TX
French Garden Statue Of Venus. Offered is a beautiful French concrete or cement garden sculpture of Venus. This lovely garden statue, garden sculpture or garden ornament would look g...
Concrete, Cement
$9,685
H 63 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in
Early 20th Century Italian Large Garden Statue "Leda and the Swan"
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful refined large garden statue, circa 1920s in stone hand carved. Beautiful and majestic statue. A beautiful representation of Leda and the ...
Stone
17th Century English Carved Stone Griffin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the 17th century, this English carved stone griffin or stylised dragon statue is an architectural fragment from history. Over 350 years old, ...
Limestone
Gorgeous Cast Stone Italian Statue
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Well detailed cast Vicenza stone garden statue of a young lady standing in robes and holding a basket of fruit, head slightly turned to the right; naturally weathered finish.
Large and Whimsical Cast Stone Windmill Garden Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vintage cast stone windmill garden sculpture with window, doorway and faux patches of worn casing revealing the brick superstructure below. The conical roo...
Cast Stone, Copper
Pair of Hand-Carved 19th Century Italian Marble Lions
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Hand-carved pair of Carara marble, 19th century, Italy, darkened from age, very heavy weighing about 175lbs each. Some minor chips to marble. In good shape overall. Priced and sold a...
Carrara Marble
Stone Cherub Statue
Located in Stamford, CT
Stone Cherub holding scrolled tablet statue (late 20th century) originally made in England from reconstituted stone. Signed on back David Sharp & Co. Inc....
Stone
$3,874Sale Price|20% Off
H 66.93 in W 15.75 in D 14.57 in
20th Century Italian Large Garden Statue "Dancing Venus"
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Fantastic garden statue "Dancing Venus" the Roman divinity Venus moving in an elegant and sinuous dance. Made with Carrara marble dust and white cement, this Italian sculpture was mo...
Cement
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wood Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Italian carved wood figures. Originally polychromed and now aged to a shabby chic look.
Wood
18th Century Baroque Sandstone Sculpture of a Satyr Herm
Located in Essex, MA
A Period German or French large scale Baroque Garden Statue of a Pan Satyr. Well carved with impish gaze and wrapped in sheepskin Ex Prominent New York Co...
Sandstone
Pair of 19th Century Terra Cotta Winged Lions
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of 19th Century Terra Cotta Winged Lions. Well articulated, impressive pair of terra cotta winged lions, in seated position and holding heraldic shields between their front paws...
Terracotta
18th Century French Lead Garden Toad Large
Located in Hudson, NY
A fantastic and large 18th century lead garden toad or frog. Greatly animated and highly detailed, this amphibian leaning to the side is though listening to you, is quite stunning. A...
Lead
19th Century Antique Carved Stone Praying Angel Garden Statue or Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Superb Antique hand-carved stone Garden Statue or Sculpture of a Praying Angel from the 19th Century. Possible salvaged from an old historic St. Louis Church, Park or Garden. Purchas...
Stone
Fragment of a Putto’s Head, South German, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Fragment of a baroque putto head made of sandstone. The head is mounted on a small pedestal via an iron rod.
Sandstone, Iron
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H 28 in W 24 in D 6 in
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Carved Limewood Putto Sculpture Statue
Located in Portland, OR
A good, antique, large, late 17th Century Florentine Baroque carving of a putto, Italy, circa 1680. This very handsome carved Baroque putto was once an a...
Wood
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H 11.42 in W 7.49 in D 7.88 in
18th Century Baroque Grey Sandstone Head of a Woman on a Black Base, Around 1780
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic 18th century Baroque hand carved sandstone head of a Woman was made around 1780. It was probably part of a statue. Now it is sitting on ...
Sandstone
Stone Leon de France Statuary Verde Au Natural, Pair
Located in Wilton, CT
A pair of French carved cast stone lion garden statues from the 20th century, attributed to Antonio de Simone. These scrolled shield bearing ...
Cast Stone
Large 17th Century Italian Cherub
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 17th century Italian cherub. Dating from the 17th century and of Italian origin, this impressive large cherub is in carved wood wit...
Pine
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H 51.5 in W 78.625 in D 23.5 in
Large Cast Garden Statue of Putti with Flowers, Shell, and Mascaron
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France in the 2000’s, this large garden statue features three putti in front of a scalloped shell. The lively trio is surrounded by flowers...
Stone, Cast Stone
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H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 9.06 in
Large 17/18th Century Italian Carved Carrara Marble Baroque Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered marble baroque angel. Italy 17/18th century. Weathered, losses and old repairs. More pictures are available on request.
Carrara Marble
Italian 18th Century Carved Limestone Angel Cherub
Located in Buisson, FR
Great and unique find. Hand carved stone Baroque angel. Hand carved out of Vincenza limestone( Pietra del mare) and therefor full of small fossils. Beau...
Limestone
19th Century French Sculpture Bronze, Putti with Turttle
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding French sculpture made of cast bronze, belonging to the 19th century to the French school. It display a putti with great tenderness and realism, playing a pan flute and ly...
Marble, Bronze
Italian 18th Century Carved Limestone Angel Cherub
Located in Buisson, FR
Great and unique find. Hand carved stone baroque cherub, hand carved out of Vincenza limestone. Italy, circa 1750-1800. Weathered.
Limestone