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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18th Century Terracotta Vessel, Vase, Planter with Four Handles
Located in Miami, FL
Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of red clay with handcrafted circular figures and four handles. A "tinaja" is an oval terracotta jar with a narrow mouth and foot, usu...
Terracotta
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.
Marble
18th Century Handmade Terracotta Olive Jar, Vase with Two Handles, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
This is a terracotta olive jar from central Spain. It has a wonderful aged patina with chalky painted finish. It makes a great statement as a sculpture in a room on a pedestal, alone...
Terracotta
Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved elegant vases with lion macarons and flower garlands.
Stone
$2,846Sale Price|25% Off
Large Talavera Hand Painted Majolica Amphora/Urn Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Talavera Majolica large amphora/ urn vase. It is hand painted in the belly with a scene of a country background with a musketeer riding a horse in one side and a country ch...
Earthenware
$6,650Sale Price|30% Off
17th Century Large Red Terracotta Vessel, Vase, Planter with Low Tap
Located in Miami, FL
Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of red clay with handcrafted semi circular figures. A "tinaja" is an oval terracotta jar with a narrow mouth and foot, usually without...
Terracotta
$9,030Sale Price|30% Off
18th Century Large 41´ Terracotta Ribbed Vessel, Vase, Planter with Low Tap
Located in Miami, FL
Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of clay with handcrafted semi circular handmade ribbed around the vase This "tinaja" it´s very special for its measurements and irregula...
Terracotta
19th Century Spanish Terracotta Jar with Green Glaze and Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish terracotta jar embodies rustic charm and timeless beautiful Mediterranean craftsmanship. Hand-thrown from clay, the vessel is distinguished by its rich gree...
Terracotta
Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif ,Sold in Pairs Only. Offered is a pair of strikingly sculptural Italian carved marble urns, executed in richly vein...
Carrara Marble
Large Antique Terracotta Jar
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An antique terracotta jar in grand scale ,with beautiful aged patina two side handles, the third one is missing. Good condition even though the ...
Terracotta
Spanish Glazed Terracotta Jar Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury handmade terracotta vase with white glazed ceramic finish, Spain, 1950s This cool terracotta vase or vessel has an unglazed interior and white/ off-white glazed exterior. ...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This Khmer brown glazed terracotta vase is a very stunning piece with its organic shape and all the signs of the time. The enameled surface well shows its period and for this reasons...
Terracotta
19th Century English Regency Polished Steel Warwick Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
English Regency Warwick Vase in polished steel. A handsome rendition of the famous Roman original. After it's excavation from Hadrian's Villa in the late 18th century it caused a sen...
Steel
A "Grand Tour" Cast Iron Etruscan Vase/Urn
Located in Sheffield, MA
A “Grand Tour” Cast Iron Etruscan Vase 19th Century Depicting classical Greek figures, with ring handles with a leaf motif on each side. Height 20 in. Vas INV. 9
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urns on Marbleized Pedestals
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely pair of Campania form urns on painted and marbleized bases are from the 19th century. The urns show more wear and surface than the pedestals and both were used indoors as...
Iron
19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Pot with Aged Chocolate Patina
Located in New York, NY
19th century Spanish large terracotta olive pot. Unearthed from a very large family run olive oil producing business in southern Spain. Beautifu...
Terracotta
Urn Vase Marble Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Urn marble gray, Sweden. An urn or vase made in marble in Sweden, 20th century.
Marble
Pair of Italian Palatial Garden Urns/Medici Vases with Carved Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful bell-shaped palatial garden urns carved with fine white marble depicting classical imagery of female figures and grapevines. Inspired...
Marble
Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar or Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Andalusian Olive Oil Handled Jar in Terracotta _______________________________________________________________________ Hand-made terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles...
Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware
Urns White Marble
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of white Marble Urns. there unique being that there 2 piece and stand on a base.
Marble
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.
Sandstone
Pair of Swag and Mask Composition Stone Urns on Decorative Pedestals
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of composition stone urns, each with partially-lobed body, the upper portion of the body ornamented with fruited swags and grotesque masks, on wrythen, fluted, circular socles...
Cast Stone
19th Century Large Terracotta Ribbed Vessel, Vase, Planter with Low Tap
Located in Miami, FL
Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of clay with handcrafted semi circular handmade ribbed around the vase This "tinaja" it´s very special for its measurements and irregula...
Terracotta
Italian 18th Century White Marble Garden Urn/ Vase
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare white marble garden urn/ vase. Beautiful decorated with heads and birds, Italy, circa 1750-1800. Weathered/ small losses. More pictures available on request. ...
Marble
Two Pair of Natural French Terracotta Urns with Lids
Located in Marbella, ES
Two Pair of natural French terracotta urns with lids. H 73 cm x W 30 cm x D 30 cm H 84 cm x W 37 cm x D 37 cm
Terracotta
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H 31.5 in Dm 23.62 in
19th Century Large Pink Terracotta Vessel with Handmade Filigree Vase, Planter
Located in Miami, FL
Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of pink clay with handcrafted and handsome filigree A "tinaja" is an oval terracotta jar with a narrow mouth and foot, usually without...
Terracotta
19th Century Picher "Cantaro" from Calanda, Spain, Terracotta Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Pitcher ‘cantaros’ from Calanda, Aragon-Zaragoza area of Spain. A rare piece from a Private collection, circa 1850. Other examples can be seen in the Museo de Zaragoza. With gorgeou...
Terracotta
18th Century Handmade Terracotta Olive Jar, Vase with Two Handles, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
This is a terracotta olive jar from central Spain. It has a wonderful aged patina with chalky painted finish. It makes a great statement as a sculpture in a room on a pedestal, alone...
Terracotta
Sold
H 12.4 in Dm 15.75 in
19th Antique Terracotta Ribbed Olive Jar with Dark Lichen Patination, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Spanish olive jar naturally weathered into a beautiful dark patina with lichen. You can see in the pictures the beautiful irregularities. Typical "orcio" cruse shape obtain...
Terracotta
18th Century Italian Green Glazed Storage Jar, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
A large scale Italian Baroque pottery storage jar with raised ribbed and medallion decorations. The bulbous form tapering to a small stabile base. An impressive feat of craftsmanship...
Ceramic
Pair of Bronze Verde Urns
Located in Hixson, TN
Pair of bronze verde green urns. Very decorative and outstanding patina.
Bronze