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.
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
$23,613Sale Price|50% Off
Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Meraviglioso Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700 provenienza villa reale lago maggiore produzione mice versailles anni 6...
Wood
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
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
Large Baroque Style Austrian Ormolu Mounted Musical Clock
Located in London, GB
Large Baroque style Austrian ormolu mounted musical clock Austrian, early 19th Century Total height: 211cm Clock: Height 135cm, width 86cm, depth 52 Stand: Height 76cm, width 81c...
Ormolu
Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An impressive Dutch longcase clock with a burr walnut veneered oak case, signed on the chapter ring Pieter Brandt Amsterdam, c. 1745-50. The hood ...
Walnut, Burl
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
By J. P. Kroese 1
Located in Manhasset, NY
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C A stunning totally refinished case showcases this spenderd18th century, the brass dial with enameled l...
Brass
$1,162Sale Price|20% Off
Decorative Golden Clock in the Louis XIV Style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent pendulum in gilded brass in the manner of bronze in the Louis 14 style. The dial has white enamel reserves in which the hours are indicated in Rom...
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
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
Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt Austrian Zappler miniature owl's tail pendulum clock with gilt scrolls decorated with eagles, angel and turquoise stones and figural ottoman turk finial. Provenance Liliane M. ...
Metal
Cross-Shaped Chest Clock, Silver, 17th Century, it Presents Restorations
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross-shaped chest clock. Silver. 17th century. It presents restorations. Portable clock in the shape of a cross with an openwork exterior showing Christian figurative scenes and the movement inside, a dial with a golden band with Roman numerals for the hours, a single needle and an engraved decoration around it, also with a religious theme; on the back, the back of the movement can be seen, with a delicate decoration, also openwork and based on plant motifs reminiscent of classicism, and a band on the case of the piece with simplified plant elements. Outside, we find ourselves on one side with Christ crucified, flanked by the Virgin Mary and Saint John, and the figures are surrounded by a delicate composition based on vegetable scrolls, with an angel's head at the foot of the piece. The other side shows the Resurrection of Jesus, with Christ emerging from the empty tomb...
Metal, Silver, Other
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
French Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning clock sits at 23.50 in. Perfect for any desk or study décor. Inspired by the early 1800's. Polished regularly.
Bronze
Louis XV Antique Boulle Clock Set Black Wood and Gild Bronze 19th century
By Japy Frères
Located in Sweden, SE
Amazing historicism clock ensemble in the style of Louis XV (late Baroque) with gorgeous architecture. This is a fine example of custom bronze work that is available on the antique market. Made in the second half of the 19th century, clock movement by Frédéric Japy (marked on cased), hand chased and gilt bronze décor of quality. Complete with 2 five-light candelabra, pendulum and key the clock itself stands on the included wooden base. Running and strikes on spring. Antique wooden clocks...
Brass, Bronze
17th Century Hague Clock Signed by Pieter Visbagh, circa 1675
By A. Petersen & Co.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Unusually small Hague clock made c. 1675 by Pieter Visbagh, who was apprenticed by Salomon Coster. The latter made the first pendulum clock according to th...
Ebony, Olive
Grand Father Case Clock with Chinese Figures 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Grand father case clock with Chinese figures xixth English clock from the 19th century decorated with Asian landscapes. The clock works perfectly and is ...
Wood
Large Bronze Clock Signed Clodion 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BRONZE CLOCK SIGNED CLODION 90X60X36 CM IN PAVONE AND GOLDEN BRONZE.TOP QUALITY.OVER 40 KG.GOOD CONDITION.THE MECHANISM WORKS. very good cond...
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...
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
TABLE CLOCK Dutch, around 1740 18th Cent.Machine marked" J.P. Kroese" Amsterdam
Located in Madrid, ES
TABLE CLOCK Dutch, around 1740 with mahogany wood case with bronze applications, satinwood inlaid representing vegetal and geometric motifs. Enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic num...
Wood
17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
17th Century obelisk-shaped table clock Italian, 17th Century Height 28cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm A stunning piece from the 17th century, this table clock is a precious element of horological artistry and mechanical innovation. Encased in gilt and glass, the delicate clock is shaped akin to an obelisk, an intriguing symbol that lends a striking visual appeal. The foundation of the timepiece is a gilt brass and...
Brass, Ormolu
$3,148Sale Price|20% Off
Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this miniature Dutch walnut long case clock. Not only great looking but also a good working time piece. Comes with a good quality watch. M...
Walnut
Vintage Barometer and Thermometer Clock in Gold Baroque Style
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Elegant baroque-style wall clock with finely decorated gilt frame. The piece combines three instruments in one: Analog clock with Roman numerals, battery operated. Column thermometer...
Bronze
$8,294
baroque clock 1750-1760
Located in Berlin, DE
Wood a day runner restored Baroque clock, Germany, Potsdam, carved wood, covered in gold leaf. 1750 - 1760
Wood
Triptych of purple candelabra with mechanical clock in 1990s baroque style
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Triptych of purple candelabra with mechanical clock in baroque style 1990s New
Bronze
17th Century Lantern Alarm Clock by Johannes Quelch, Oxford
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An English 17th century lantern clock made of brass and iron, circa 1665-1670. The clock consists of going and striking trains, as well as a...
Brass
$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
$2,682Sale Price|20% Off
Bavarian Bronze Table Clock Capodimonte Porcelain by Tiche, 20th Century
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Tiche, Porcelaine d'arte Milano
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
20th Century Italian Silver Table Clock Barocco revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
An Italian Baroque style Table Clock, it is made of embossed sheet silver with typical Baroque style swirls. Cast details decorate its four...
Silver
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
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
$8,476Sale Price|21% Off
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Period Bracket Clock, Signed Andreas Hohenadl
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An attractive Austrian mid-18th century Baroque period quarter-striking bracket clock by the maker Andreas Hohenadl (1714-1793), Vienna. The ebonised fruitwood case with figurative b...
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
Great 19th Century Marble Clock
Located in Madrid, ES
Great 19th century marble clock Beautiful marble clock from the 19th century french. It is in very good condition with some unimportant fa...
Marble
Chapman Granddaughter Clock from Spain
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Asheville, NC
This beautiful walnut granddaughter clock made in Spain is tall and slender and will fit in any corner location.
Maple
Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier
By Valadier
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful Italian work of the eighteenth, The mechanism works perfectly - Measures: 40 x 18 x 48 cm Made in marble. possibly workshop of Valadier.
Marble