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Baroque Desk Accessories

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
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Stil life with vase and fruit, 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Stil life with vase and fruit, 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Stil life with vase and fruit, 17th Century

$420

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Stil life with vase and fruit, 17th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Circa 1700 A fine blue and white Dutch tile with a still life painting of a vase with leaves and grapes and an apple on the sides. The scene is painted without corn...

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1690s Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Luxury Writing Leather Desk Pad Firenze Italy
Luxury Writing Leather Desk Pad Firenze Italy

Luxury Writing Leather Desk Pad Firenze Italy

$1,250

Luxury Writing Leather Desk Pad Firenze Italy

By Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Custom luxury tooled leather writing desk pad with silver gilt embossed made in Firenze Italy. Italian Luxury desk pad in leather tanned in a rich d...

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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century

$901

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Amsterdam Circa 1625 – 1650 A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Dutch soldier from the period of the 80 Years War. This soldier could be a member of t...

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1620s Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival

$18,037

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival

Located in VALENZA, IT

Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire profile by finely embossed and chiselled volutes, leaves and shells. Above the tray are two ink holders and two pen holders with spiral workmanship and highly embossed vegetable decorations. A bell in the center of the object rests on a FASTIGIO pierced with flowering vines. By Fiorentini, Argenterie di Milano - Italy for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA Italian silverware...

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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock
Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock

$650Sale Price|48% Off

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large French baroque wrought iron door lock on acrylic stand.

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Late 17th Century French Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century
Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century

Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century

$1,503

Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Very charming Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century. Nice patina with some wear. See pictures. Wear consistent with age and use.

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Early 18th Century European Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Sheet Metal

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century

$2,104

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Rotterdam Circa 1720 - 1740 An unusually fine painted religious 'open air' tile with deep shades of blue and a shining glaze, decorated with the story of the lost sheep...

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy

$7,094

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy

By Mario Vallè

Located in VALENZA, IT

The inkwell, rectangular in shape, was completely handmade obtained from a silver plate and finely embossed and chiseled with scrolls and flowers, typical of the Italian Baroque of t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze
Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze

$2,405Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze

Located in Milano, IT

Wonderful pair of Italian Baroque paperweights from the 1800s. The pair is made with a truly binding Onyx base. The onyx stone has been carved to make the paperweights semi-equal. Ab...

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1870s European Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century
Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century

Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century

$2,224

Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare Paluzie globe from the XIX century. Desktop globe from the xix century made by the house: Faustino Paluzie-Barcelona. The base is made of ebonized w...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century
Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century

Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century

$505 / set

Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Mortar with hand. Bronze. XVII century. Mortar with a circular base, cylindrical body and slightly outwardly flared mouth, decorated with a series of smooth horizontal moldings arranged both in the lower and upper areas and with simple vertical elements (which still maintain slight balustraded shapes) derived from of the ribs that these specimens used to have in the medieval Spanish...

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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Other

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

$450

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

Located in Doylestown, PA

Baroque style solid brass double inkwell set with letter holder, c. 1900-1910. A gorgeous desktop accessory ornately adorned with cherubs, flowers and scrolling acanthus leaves. In...

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Early 1900s European Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade
Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade

Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade

$13,500

Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Rare Danish blue and white faience ink stand by Johan Ernst Pfau for Store Kongensgade Faience Manufactory, Copenhagen Denmark circa 1740. This inkwell retain with its original ink a...

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Early 18th Century Danish Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Faience

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp
Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

$937

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A solid bronze parcel brass knight sculpture candelabra later converted to electrified table lamp with large frosted glass torch flame shade. It takes on Edison E27 light bulb. Tot...

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass
Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass

Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass

$2,164

Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass

Located in Sacile, PN

Bronze inkwell dated circa 1880, angels subject supported by feline paws. Ink bowl in glass with bronze profile and "alla ruota" engraved base.

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Late 18th Century Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long
18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long

$425

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long

Located in Stamford, CT

If you've got the mortar, I have the pestle! There are so many mortars out there, and so few pestles. It's nice to have both. Here is your opportunity to marry this large scale pestl...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Letter Opener with the Bust of a Lady
19th Century Bronze Letter Opener with the Bust of a Lady

19th Century Bronze Letter Opener with the Bust of a Lady

$675

19th Century Bronze Letter Opener with the Bust of a Lady

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful 19th century letter opener acquired in Paris France. The piece has the bust of a period lady at the top and is very sophisticated and elegant. A compliment to any desk or...

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19th Century Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century
Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century

Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century

$596Sale Price|20% Off

Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century

Located in Milano, MI

Gilt bronze inkwell and crystal flasks, made in the 20th century. One of the flasks has a chip in the screwing part of the cap, as shown in the pictures. Ø cm 32 Ø cm 17 h cm 9 An...

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1920s French Vintage Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Goblet, England 1860-1900
Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Goblet, England 1860-1900

Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Goblet, England 1860-1900

$877

Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Goblet, England 1860-1900

Located in Kastrup, DK

English confectionery goblet or cup featuring the shell of an ostrich egg mounted into silver. The silver rim engraved with the initials ED England approx. 1860-1900. Minor repa...

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Late 19th Century Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Small Gilded Wooden Frieze on Plexiglass
Small Gilded Wooden Frieze on Plexiglass

Small Gilded Wooden Frieze on Plexiglass

$384

Small Gilded Wooden Frieze on Plexiglass

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Small gilded wooden frieze, mounted on plexiglass. It looks like a wave, but it's a leaf: mounted on plexiglass. To be admired or used as a paper clip. ref. O/5559-5.

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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Murano Blue and White Glass Paperweight
Italian Murano Blue and White Glass Paperweight

Italian Murano Blue and White Glass Paperweight

$900

Italian Murano Blue and White Glass Paperweight

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian Murano-style (Mid-20th Century) crystal bulbous shaped paperweight with blue and white swirl design.

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20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Rare Venice Door Knocker Bronze, 17th Century
Rare Venice Door Knocker Bronze, 17th Century

Rare Venice Door Knocker Bronze, 17th Century

$4,689

Rare Venice Door Knocker Bronze, 17th Century

Located in Epfach, DE

A rare and very charming door knocker, Venice, 17th century in bronze with special patina.

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Large Globe by Emile Bertaux 19th Century
Large Globe by Emile Bertaux 19th Century

Large Globe by Emile Bertaux 19th Century

$5,712

Large Globe by Emile Bertaux 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Large globe by Emile Bertaux 50 cm diameter. It is 90 cm high. The base is made of turned wood. Good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight
Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight

Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight

$540

Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) green glass pear shaped paperweight.

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20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century
Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century

Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century

$4,000

Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The Pietre Dure panel inset with lapis lazuli, marmo giallo, in a rectangular shape, probably a panel from a cabinet.

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

XXI Century Italian Baroque Style Sterling Silver Letter Opener
XXI Century Italian Baroque Style Sterling Silver Letter Opener

XXI Century Italian Baroque Style Sterling Silver Letter Opener

$781

XXI Century Italian Baroque Style Sterling Silver Letter Opener

By Cesani Virginio

Located in VALENZA, IT

Sterling silver letter opener in Baroque style. The solid handle of the letter opener was cast and then hand-chased, hammered, and engraved. A knurling was added between the scrollwo...

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Early 2000s Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century
Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century

Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century

$3,848

Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Celeste globe by Charles Dien it is signed Charles Dien 1840 in very good general condition measurements: 36 cm high and 15 cm in diameter very good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Baroque desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desk accessories created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, Netherlands, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Mario Vallè, Meissen Porcelain, and Reed and Barton. 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 desk accessories differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $18,245 while the average work can sell for $1,027.

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