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.
Lenzkirch Germany Wood And Dore Mantel Clock Circa 1890-1895
By Lenzkirch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A mantel clock in reddish- brown figured wood veneer with dore mounts in the baroque style. The gilt metal dial with enamel numerals, the case with dore scrolled acanthus leaf frame ...
Bronze
Antique Franz Hermle Monumental Capodimonte Style Vienna Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized palace size monumental baroque figural Capodimonte style, finely detailed porcelain antique mantel clock/centerpiece. This piece depicts a baroque wedding carriage drawn by...
Porcelain
French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French architecturally formed ormolu mantel clock French, 19th Century Height 52cm, width 28cm, depth 17cm This beautiful Baroque style mantel clock is crafted from gilt bronze. The highly detailed case takes the form of a piece of miniaturised architecture: a campanile of sorts, the top level contains the clock dial while the lower level, approached by shallow steps, is flanked by figurative sculptures and culminates in a bas relief frieze...
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Set de Luxury bronze mechanical baroque table clock 1970s new
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Set de Luxury baroque bronze table clock 1970s new
Bronze
Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Baroque style bronze and ormolu cherub mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 69cm, width 35cm, depth 26.5cm This dramatic a...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$2,608Sale Price|20% Off
Baronette Bronze Clock by Tiche, Capodimonte and Bavarian Style
By Tiche, Porcelaine d'arte Milano, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Lisbon, PT
A baronette bronze clock in Capodimonte style porcelain by Tiche. A golden metal and blue porcelain piece ornate with a traditional Bavarian theme, decorated with vibrant color pale...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Charles X Gilt Bronze and Marble "Mamelouk" Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles X Gilt Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble "Mamelouk" Clock, circa 1830, after the model by Louis Dupre (French, 1789-1837), surmounted by a seated figure holding a scimitar, sil...
Bronze
$2,300 / set
Marble Mantel Clock with matching Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a French Empire style mantel clock along with two matching urns. Also known as Neoclassical style, French empire style was a widespread and influential movement...
Marble, Brass
1800s French Luis XVI Style Tabletop Clock with Angels
Located in Marbella, ES
French tabletop clock with angels in brass and marble, in Luis XVI, 19th century style. Gilded sphere with Roman numbers and enamels in the manner of 'C...
Marble, Bronze
Antique German Three Piece Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in Montreal, QC
For those who enjoy the fine quality of blue and white German porcelain from the middle of the last century, this is a particularly fin...
Porcelain
$48,260
H 36 in W 17 in D 12.25 in
Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...
Enamel, Bronze
$16,238 / set
H 20.48 in W 12.6 in D 5.52 in
French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer by Charpentier
Located in London, GB
Designed in the French Rococo style, this clock and barometer set have been beautifully ornamented with scrolling foliate gilt bronze forms. The two are diamond shaped, with symmetri...
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 53cm, width 28cm, depth 23cm This exquisite mantel clock is crafted in the idios...
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Original 1970s table clock and alarm clock COMFORTIME 3 by Krups
By Krups
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Krups table clock and alarm clock. Krups Type 672. Made in Germany. The 1970s Pop Art classic in typical red and orange. Clock and alarm functions are working. Quiet a...
Plastic
$5,379
H 16.75 in W 7 in D 6 in
French Napoleon III Ormolu and Porcelain Sided Mantel Clock in Four Glass Form
Located in London, GB
French Napoleon III ormolu and porcelain sided mantel clock in four glass form. The clock has fine jewelled porcelain panels on three sides including the full size dial. The porcelai...
Ormolu
19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock. Having three putti mounted to the top each playing musical instruments. The clock having an ei...
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Meissen
Located in London, GB
Large Rococo style porcelain mantel clock by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 66cm, width 33cm, depth 25cm This superb mantel clock is a truly wonderful example of ...
Porcelain
Clock Set in Bronze Three Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clock set three pieces louis XV style in bronze ,quality and detail are very finely executed Dimensions of the candelabras H: 11 inch W: 6.5 Clock dimension are in description.
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris
Located in New York, NY
Style of Robert Osmond, circa 1776. Movement signed 'Freres, Paris,' third quarter of the 19th century.
Bronze
$3,120
H 12.38 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
Rare Art Deco / Bauhaus Bronze Table or Mantel Clock by Lenzkirch / C.Kühling
By Lenzkirch
Located in Lisse, NL
Bronze table clock from the transitional period between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. This rare bronze table clock is by Lenzkirch and it dates from the transitional period of the Jugen...
Bronze, Enamel
$5,652Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.08 in W 5.9 in D 3.74 in
Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous rococo mantel / table clock made of gilded / gilt bronze, excellently decorated with sculptured figurines made of porcelain. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue M...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Angelo Mangiarotti Red Secticon Model T2 Table Clock, 1970s
Located in Skokie, IL
Angelo Mangiarotti Red Secticon Model T2 Table Clock Italy, 1970s Red Secticon T2 table clock designed by architect Angelo Mangiarotti. The clock features a brass tone dial with Rom...
Brass
Antique French Ormolu Bracket Clock - Dolphins
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb Baroque style antique French bracket clock. Finely and heavily made in Ormolu (finely gilded bronze), it is formed of fretted panels w...
Ormolu
Japy Freres Louis XV Baroque Gilt Bronze Antique French Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French clock by Japy Frères. It is beautifully made in gilded bronze in the Louis XV style. Waisted case with a fretted front to allow a glimpse of the pe...
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and stunning original antique French Baroque clock. Designed as a romantic ruin with an arched top with grotesque masks, fretted side panels and ...
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French clock, modelled in the Baroque style in gilt bronze. It is of architectural form with an applied motif of flowers, scrolls and cornucopia. Scrolli...
Bronze
Tiffany & Co Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
By Maison Baguès, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and superb gilt bronze antique French clock, retailed by Tiffany & Co, New York. Beautifully modelled in the Baroque style most likely by the famous Bronze founder Maison Bag...
Bronze
Antique French Ormolu Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful antique French clock in finely gilded bronze. It is Baroque in style with a goddess mask, a lions mask and mythical creatures. The front is architecturally designed with ...
Ormolu
PH. Mourey France Late 1800s Mantle Clock
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This is a large late 19th-century gilt spelter mantle clock produced by Phillipe H. Mourey (1840-1910) in France. It features a female sculpture with a swan...
Metal
English Bracket Clock, Georgian III
Located in Valladolid, ES
18h century Georgian English bracket clock. A fine quality mahogany and ormolu-mounted Georgian III English Bracket. Exquisite bracket clock made by the watchmaker Thomas Lozano, s...
Bronze
Antique French Style Solid Brass Mantle Clock
By Brevettato
Located in London, GB
A stunning and beautifully made antique French style solid brass mantle clock. This was made by Franz Hermle in the 1960’s, the movement is German and the...
Brass
Large Gilt Bronze Antique French Baroque Clock by Louis Japy
By Louis Japy
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and superb antique French gilt bronze clock, circa 1880. It is beautifully modelled in the Baroque style, boldly formed of scrolling panels with grotesque masks, and dolphins...
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Dolphins by Achille Brocot
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original gilt bronze antique French clock by the renown maker Achille Brocot, circa 1880. It is of Baroque design with scrolling, trailing foliage, hairy paw feet and the...
Bronze
Antique French Vernis Martin Lacquer Clock - Eau de Nil
By Mathieu Planchon, Vernis Martin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and beautiful antique French Vernis Martin style lacquer clock by Planchon of Paris. Decorated in exquisite Eau de Nil ground with delicate floral swags, mounted with crisp o...
Ormolu