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.
Set Old Leaded Windows with Colored Panes in Frame of Dark Wood, Denmark 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of old leadlights made of small sections of colorful glass in cyclamen, orange, powder blue and light smoke-colored colors. In the middle of each of the two panes is a lion motif...
Lead
19th C Italian White and Gold Religious Stained Glass Church Panel
Located in Hastings, GB
A very beautiful carved wooden stained glass panel, highly decorative with water gilding and stained glass panelling. Dating to the early 19th century, Italy, the panel has eight...
Gesso, Stained Glass, Wood
Pair of Windows, 17th Century Flemish Baroque, Original Shutters & Ironwork
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptionally Rare Pair Of 17th Century, Flemish, Windows, 17th Century Flemish Baroque, Original Limewash, Shutters, Glazing & Ironwork These windows have come from the property th...
Oak
Antique Clear Leaded Glass Window with Wood Frame
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique clear leaded glass window in wood frame, c. 1900s. Wonderful window encased in original wood frame with a clean and crisp, timeless ...
Glass, Wood
Reclaimed Stained Glass Church Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed stained glass church window dating from the late 19th century with decorative foliate panels within a red glass border. This stunning antique window is comprised of two c...
Lead
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 60 in W 29 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century Stained Glass Window in a Wood Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Antique Early 20th Century leaded stained glass window with a Jeweled center and Fleur De Lis pattern on the top and bottom. It is in gr...
Lead
1940s Mexican Rustic Ranch Mesquite Window Jalisco Hacienda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican Rustic Ranch Mesquite Medium Window Jalisco Hacienda 1940s 39.5 tall x 26.75w x 4d / Inside 34 x 12.75 inches In unrestored original vintage rustic condition. Review the images.
Wood
$2,650
H 19 in W 53 in D 1.75 in
Early 20th Century Antique Victorian Beveled Glass Window in Original Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century beveled glass transom window with amazing bevels and four jewels. This is a fantastic window from a turn of the century Victorian home in western Pennsylvania. The...
Glass, Wood
Large 19th Century Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique late 19th century Ecclesiastical style stained glass window signed by Ward & Hughes, London, 1890. This window is of excellent artistry, with each tiny detail hand painted by a late 19th century artist. The stained glass depicts a religious scene, thought to be Joseph being visited by one of the Lord’s angels in a dream. The angel told Joseph to not be afraid and take Mary home as his wife, because what was conceived in her was from the Holy Spirit. The angel said they will call their son Jesus because he was to save his people from their sins. A piece of art showcasing such religious meaning, only deserves to be pride of place inside a home or property - perhaps even a new addition to a church or chapel. Ward & Hughes, London Ward & Hughes, based in Frith St, Soho, London, proved to be one of the most successful stained glass studios of its time, known for its distinctive style. It was initially a partnership between Thomas Ward and James Henry Nixon...
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
19th Century Window panels in stained glass
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Window panels in stained glass A set of 2 panels made of stained glass with scenes of characters walking in the forest and women with chi...
Stained Glass
$650
H 23 in W 26 in D 2 in
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Floral Window Panel Framed
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique Art Nouveau leaded stained glass window. Features floral swags in blue, amber, purple and green over a clear paneled background. Framed in wood for ease of hangi...
Stained Glass
$9,000
H 64 in W 22 in D 0.5 in
Antique Hand Painted 19th Century Stained Glass Panel Window, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique hand painted 19th century stained glass panel window depicting a woman holding a bushel of wheat, circa 1900. A perfect example of painted stained glass—small glass pieces vi...
Stained Glass
Antique 19th Century Stained Glass Transom Window
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique stained glass transom window in its original wood frame. This is a beautiful antique stained glass window with colors that...
Glass, Wood
Ecclesiastical Religious Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrant ecclesiastical stained glass window depicting a religious scene dating from the mid 20th century. This beautiful stained glass w...
Lead
American Victorian Leaded Glass Window
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Victorian leaded glass window, late 19th century The multi-colored window in slag glass, rippled glass, opalescent glass, and clear b...
Glass, Art Glass
Sold
H 31 in W 30 in D 6 in
19th Century French Zinc Oeil De Boeuf, Bull’s Eye Zinc Dormer Window Mirror
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century French zinc Oeil De Boeuf, bull’s eye zinc dormer window mirror This vintage French zinc Oeil De Boeuf dormer window is an architect...
Zinc
Rare Set of Six circa 1880 French Oeils de Boeuf Window Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
It is very unusual to find such a large set of antique French window dormers such as these. They are referred to as "Oeils de Boeuf" and they are typically French, first used during ...
Zinc