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Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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 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...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Iron

Antique Venetian Solid Bronze Servant Bell with Red Velvet and Bronze Bell Pull
Located in Doha, QA
'"QUI ME TANGIT VOCEM MEAM AUDI"- He who touches me hears my voice. (In tranlsation from Latin). So it says on the Bell. An absolutely unique Venetian Servant Bell with a Velvet go...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Gold, 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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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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...
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Very Fine Late 17th Century Allegorical Flemish Renaissance Baroque Tapestry
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine late 17th century allegorical Flemish Renaissance Baroque tapestry. Cavaliers Frame measurements: 1.5in.
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Late 17th Century European Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric

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...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

18th Century White and Gold Baroque Stand
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb baroque stand, crafted from wood (possibly Oak) with painted design in gilt, dating to the 18th century, German, these would originally have displayed the statues of the sai...
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1760s German Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Late 19th century carved wooden bust-holder column, hand-carved walnut, ebonized
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century wood sculpted column in walnut hand-carved and ebonized. Measure in cm: Height 63 diameter 40.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

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...
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20th Century Unknown Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

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 ...
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19th Century English Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th French Wrought Iron Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Miami, FL
French wrought iron firedogs or andirons.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Striking 18th Century Italian Baroque Fireplace Mantel in Statuary Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A monumental, 18th century, Italian Baroque fireplace mantel in statuary marble. The frieze, with a beautifully decorated central cartouche, is supported by solid panelled demilune j...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Marble Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and extremely decorative Italian 18th-century Baroque period marble fountain. The marble fountain is raised by a white Carrara marble and Vert De Patricia marble ba...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18thC Baroque doorway
Located in Livorno, IT
Majestic and large size first 18thC doorway from Napoli, Italy. Beautiful first patina with decorations inside each frame. Original hardware. Backside is simpler. It can be set in it...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Nutwood, Walnut, Lacquer

Italian Set 2 Burnished Silver Finish Handles in Baroque Style
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of metal handles is the result of the fine Italian craftmanship. Forged in metal and finished in burnished silver leaf, they are a piece with beauty and elegance to enrich...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Silver Leaf

Large 18th Century Iron Pot Holder from Scandinavia
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 18th century forged iron pot holder with adjustable height to raise or sink the pot closer or more far away the fire. Measures: Maximum height 67...
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Early 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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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 Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

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...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

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.
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Mid-18th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Baroque Sandstone Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of baroque sandstone lions from a Swedish Manor House 17'th -18'th ctr. Original untouched condition with age-related wear. Measures on each :...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

Logbin Brass Copper Rivets Planter
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Unusual with the copper band which is highly decorative elevating the calibre of this log bin. Holds a large quantity of large logs or coal. Suitable for everyday use. Could be re-purposed as a jardiniere or wine cooler for a party. An upper band of copper attached to the brass body with copper rivets...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Copper

Baroque Sandstone Garden Urn, circa 1770
Located in Greding, DE
Large baroque sandstone urn with remnants of old paint and beautiful natural patina. The urn is crowned by a fruit basket and stands on a square stone base.
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1770s German Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

Eighteenth Century Baroque Style Architectural Element from a Portuguese Church
Located in Winnetka, IL
An Eighteenth Century Baroque Architectural Wood Element from a Portuguese Church. Two parts.
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1790s Portuguese Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Hardwood

Baroque Antique Architectural Beveled White Marble Tabletop, 1800s, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique Italian beveled marble serpentine tabletop. Salvaged from a giltwood swan motif console table with matching mirror. Created in the 19th century, this marble top is in a serpe...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Unusually Large 17th Century Marble Mortar
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusually large 17th century beautifully veined Italian marble mortar in great proportions with a complementing carved base. Dated 1690 in the rim.
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Fittings Set '18 Units', 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Collection of eighteen shooters. Wrought iron XVII century. Set of 18 wrought iron handles of different sizes, measurements and decoration, some preserving the piece that is ancho...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Gold Baroque Style Cast Aluminum Tripod Pedestal Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gold Baroque Style Cast Aluminum Tripod Pedestal Table Base. Item features a cast aluminum construction, unique faux wood casting / painted finish...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Vintage Fireplace Tools Bronze Set Of 4-Piece Bronze Accessories, France, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very Rare bronze vintage stand with fireplace accessories from the middle of 20th century.

 Classic design with little embellishment, shiny, made of bronze.
 The bronze fireplace ...
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1950s French Vintage Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century American Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian 18th Century Gilt-wood Jardinière or Planter
Located in Rome, IT
With rectangular form frame and finely carved acanthus leaf. Original liner is tin. Provenience from Aristocratic family of Tuscany.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

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.
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Late 19th Century Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of where is may have originated from, but is quite early dating between approximately...
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Early 17th Century Unknown Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Columns. Wrought iron. 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Four columns. Iron. 17th century Four iron supports with a polygonal shaft, balustrade shape and upper part with two sections on the sides of the central one ending in volutes and a...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

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 ...
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1890s English Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Century Giltwood Jardinière or Planter
Located in Rome, IT
With rectangular form frame and finely carved acanthus leaf. Original liner is tin. Provenience from Aristocratic family of Tuscany.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of where is may have originated from, but is quite early dating between approximately...
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Early 17th Century Unknown Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Large Italian 18th Century Giltwood Jardinière or Planter
Located in Rome, IT
With rectangular form frame and finely carved acanthus leaf. Original liner is tin. Provenience from Aristocratic family of Tuscany.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

Wrought Iron Kitchen "Llar" Pot Holder, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Kitchen hook with three hooks attached on a horizontal crossbar with engraved decoration and square and rectangular rings and bars, some of which have bee...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Italian Statuary & Red Jasper Marble Fire Surround C.1760
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Italian white statuary and red jasper marble fire surround dating to circa 1760. This unusual fireplace has a petite stature and unique style. You can just imagine it as ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Large Plaster Architectural Ionic Capital Element, Austria, 1880
Located in Almelo, NL
Decorative large cast plaster capital of Iconic order, Austria, 1870-1880. The capital is formed by two volutes on the flanks connected with decorative...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Antique Bronze Fire Dogs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique 19th century bronze fire dogs. Their impressive large scale and bronze fronts are accompanied by a wealth of interesting imagery; perfect for the main or reception ...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Bronze

3 Antique Lion Head Pots
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 3 Antique Lion Head Pots in Original condition. Smaller pots measure 16 H x 19 W x 19 D.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

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 ...
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19th Century Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

A Pair of Large French Baroque Brass Andirons or Chenets
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large French Baroque Brass Andirons or Chenets This is a Large pair of French Brass Andirons, the ultimate in Chateau Chic They are very decorative and made in two tone ...
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18th Century Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Carved Bolection Fireplace in Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant and understated bolection moulded fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The frieze with carved oak leaf decoration and crossbanded centre ribbon. A copy of a period orig...
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19th Century Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century Hand Carved Wood Statue of a Little Boy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved during the latter years of the 18th century, this charming sculpture depicts a young lad just finishing his morning swim. The sculptor exhibits here his mastery of human ...
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1750s French Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Large Baroque Supraporte / Ornamental Element, Mid-18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Richly carved solid wood supraporte. Gold set with red accents. Decorated plasticwood flowers and leaves. Extremely decorative and monumental. Historical condition. (V-138)  
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Pair of North European Baroque Cherubs, 17th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
A pair of mid 17th century carved wooden and painted highly animated triumphant cherubs Each seated on the heads satanic gargoyles. Parcel-gilt and retaining their original paint su...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron

George II Irish Baroque Marble Chimneypiece
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Carved from three pieces of Dove grey marble. The jambs and frieze having raised and fielded panels. The keystone carved with an oyster shell and the corners with stylized rosettes. This fireplace reflects the work of Irish stone...
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Early 18th Century Irish Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Carved Wood Bases
Located in New York, NY
Substantial pair of 18th century Italian gilded bases with ornate carved detailing.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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.
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20th Century French Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Plaster Italian Wall Fountain
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb Italian wall fountain. Featuring lion head decoration and its original paintwork, this fountain is extremely eye-catching. It has its original copper reservoir and copper fi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster

Italian Chimneypiece in Portland Stone
Located in London, GB
A good quality Italian fireplace in the Baroque manner in Portland stone. The shaped frieze with heavy moulding and breakfront shelf above. A substantia...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

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.
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Baroque building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include and Europa Antiques. 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 building and garden elements 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 $31,067 while the average work can sell for $5,344.

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