Baroque Mantel Clocks
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
Set de Luxury bronze mechanical baroque table clock 1970s new
Located in Cantù, IT
Set de Luxury baroque bronze table clock 1970s new
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20th Century Italian Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
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...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Mantel Clocks
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Bavarian Bronze Clock Capodimonte Porcelain by Tiche, 20th Century
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...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Mantel Clocks
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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...
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1880s German Antique Baroque Mantel Clocks
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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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Mantel Clocks
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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Mantel Clocks
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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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Mantel Clocks
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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...
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19th Century Antique Baroque Mantel Clocks
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1800s French Luis XVI Style Tabletop Clock with Angels
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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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Mantel Clocks
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Baroque mantel clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque mantel clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mantel clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque mantel clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mantel clocks, popular names associated with this style include A.D. Mougin, Brevettato, Japy Frères, and Louis Japy. 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 mantel clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $582 and tops out at $35,211 while the average work can sell for $3,416.
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