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.
Baroque Angel Sculpture, Italian, Carved Wood, Circa 1700-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small Baroque angel with glass eyes. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1700- 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement here b...
Glass, Wood
Antique Italian Carved Stone Coat of Arms with Unicorn, 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful hand carved stone coat of arms with a unicorn. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base. H:45,5cm W:27cm D:18,5cm
Stone
18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels holding a coat of arms. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. trea...
Oak
Giltwood Baroque Ornament, Carved, Italy Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful carved giltwood baroque ornament. Italy, 17/18th century. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
Wood
Giltwood Winged Angel Head Sculpture, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered . Measurements include the wooden base. H:18,5cm W:16cm D:8cm
Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Arm Of A Saint Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing 18th century carved wooden Baroque arm of a Saint figure. This piece was once part of a procession Saint figure. The arm is now placed at a wooden base and as visible on the ...
Wood
Antique Italian 18th Century Carved Wood Baroque Angel Sculpture Circa 1700-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque angel. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved and painted. Several old layers of paint visible Italy, circa 1700-1750 Weathered. Small losses Measureme...
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spain, Circa 1750-1800
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved baroque angel figure. . Spain, circa 1750-1800 Weathered. small losses and old repair. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:57cm W:18cm D:20,5cm
Wood
17/18th Century French Baroque Carved Oak Angel Head on Wings
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head, France, circa 1650-1750 Weathered, small losses and old repair. Measurements include the wooden base. H:37,5cm W:37,5cm D:8,5cm
Oak
Hand Carved 18th Century Baroque Angel Sculpture, Spanish, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved Baroque angel. Unique period piece with traces of its old paint . Spain, circa 1750 Weathered. Several small losses and old repair. Measurement here below in...
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century German White Porcelain Putti Cherub Ring Holder Figurines, 1
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a charming pair of fine white porcelain cherub figurines, produced in Germany during the Mid-20th century, circa 1950s–1960s. The two delightful put...
Porcelain
Figurative Knob in Bronze 1600 Italian Handle with Bust of Boy
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze Bust Of 1600s, cast depicting a young boy with curly hair and a gathered robe over his neck ending in an oval section with beaded border. This antique bronze knob of Italian ...
Bronze
Wooden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Carved and partially polychromed wooden sculpture of a Franciscan monk with raised arms and an upward gaze, likely representing Saint Francis of Assisi. Fragmentary condition; the ar...
Wood
Amazing Neo-Gothic Pulpit in Alabastro Fiorito Marble, Florence, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Neo-Gothic Pulpit in Alabastro Fiorito Marble, Florence, 18th Century Alabastro Fiorito Marble is a highly prized marble, the columns are made of Alpine green marble. It com...
Marble
18th Century Italian Baroque Santos Figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Italian Baroque Santos Figure Italy, 18th century or older An exquisite 18th-century Italian Baroque Santos figure is a fine example of religious artistry, dating back...
Wood
18th Century Italian Carved Torso On Plinth
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Carved Torso On Plinth. Offered is a beautifully carved 18th century Italian torso or figure on a recent carved wood plinth. This is a lovely addition to a colle...
Wood
Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure
By Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed Design: Cacciapuoti style...
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Carved Saint Sculpture, French, Late 18th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
A stunning polychrome figure of a Saint from the late 18th century or early 19th century, from France. This is one of the most beautifully carved Saints we have ever featured, with t...
Wood
French 18th Century Hand Carved Baroque Winged Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved winged angel head with its original color and gilding. France, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repair. Treated against woodworm. Measurement here...
Wood
Memento Mori Late 17th Century Faux White Marble Child Skull Figure Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging sculpture of Memento Mori dated Late 17th Century, is part of a production of small terracotta figures for private use, which Giuseppe Maria Mazza, created throughout h...
Terracotta, Giltwood
19th Century Crucifix with Baroque Pearls and Mounted on Optical Calcite
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
19th century mother-of-pearl crucifix adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on optical calcite. This is a crucifix reliquary from Jerusalem (which is written on the back), created ...
Rock Crystal
Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain
By Capodimonte, Giuseppe Armani, Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco mid Century Italian porcelain 2 roosters on a tree trunk Material: Porcelain, Ceramic, Tin glazed Design: In the manner of Cacciapuoti Origin: Italy, first half 20th century...
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
18th Century Carved Giltwood Putti Figure on Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Baroque Carved Giltwood Putti Figure on Stand. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose, with one hand raised heavenward and the other lightly grasping drapery at the wa...
Wood
Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Carl Schoenheit, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Gardener couple consisting of two large single figures. The female gardener wears rural rococo clothing: a dress with elaborate decorations and pinned-up apron, corset and borders, a...
Porcelain
Winged Victory of Samothrace Style Sculpture – Large Decorative Statue in Beige
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Impressive large-scale sculpture inspired by the famous Winged Victory of Samothrace. This elegant decorative piece combines dynamic movement with timeless classical aesthetics. T...
Resin, Fiberglass
18th Century Italian Bozzetto 'Saint Paul on Patmos' c. 1720–1730 Terracotta
Located in Epfach, DE
Italian, Bozzetto, 'Saint Paul on Patmos', c. 1720–1730. Terracotta, monogrammed 'J F'. This expressive and finely modelled Italian terracotta bozzetto was likely created in Rome ar...
Terracotta
Baroque Oak Statuette of Saint Catherine, South German, Circa 1760
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century Baroque style carved oak statuette of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, probably South German, depicting a finely carved fig...
Oak
French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique panel depicting a saint figure and Angels. Wonderful layers of its original color, France, circa 1650-1750 . Weathered, small losses. Treated against woodworm. Measurements in...
Wood
Small 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Head with Glass Eyes
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning handcarved wooden head fragment with beautiful expression and glass eyes, Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsmanship. Weathered Measurement her...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Bronze Serpent / Snake Incense Burners Censers, 20th Century, Italy
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of bronze serpent / snake incense burners censers, 20th century Italy After Antonio Pandiani (1838-1928), Milano. Oval base supporting coiled serpent swallowing adjustable s...
Bronze
STONE FOUNTAIN H 180 CM ANCIENT OLD WASH 21st Century
Located in Madrid, ES
STONE FOUNTAIN H 180 CM ANCIENT OLD WASH 21st Century Height 180 cm Width 150 cm Depth 80 cm Thickness 10 and15 cm Weight 1400 Kg Manufacturing Recuperando srl Material Limestone
Stone
Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, France, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:20cm W:17cm D:7cm
Wood
French, 18th Century Carved Stone Head Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Magnificent carved stone head fragment with a very beautiful and strong expression. France, circa 1750. Beautiful weathered and small losses. Measurement is with the wooden base. H:3...
Stone
Sculptural Fantasy Gold Gilt Wall Mirror, Angels, Centaur, Finesse Originals
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large sculptural fiberglass and resin fantasy wall mirror made by Finesse Originals featuring angels, centaur and dog motif. Large-scale, minor damage to angel ear.
Fiberglass, Glass, Resin
Amazing Pair of "RIACE BRONZES" early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Pair of "RIACE BRONZES" early 20th Century 139x50x40 cm approx. Pair of patinated plaster sculptures depicting "RIACE BRONZES" good condition
Plaster
Italian 18th Century Baroque Chalk / Cast Stone Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful chalk/ cast stone angel head. Italy circa 1750 Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:20cm W:11cm D:10cm
Stone
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Saint Figure, Italian, Circa 1800-1850, Glass Eyes
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice saint figure. Hand carved wood with glass eyes Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses.
Wood
18th Century Carved Wood Panel – Polychrome Head Of Cherub – Putto
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Polychrome Carved Head Of Cherub / Putti / Putto Exquisite 18th-century carved wood panel features a stunning polychrome head of a cherub, also...
Wood
Italian 18th Century Gilded Paper Mache Dove/ Holy Spirit
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing gilded paper mache dove/ Holy spirit. Beautiful detailed. The Dove is a symbol for the Holy Spirit inspired by Jesus’s baptism. The dove has been used among many Christian de...
Paper
Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Figures
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Late 17th/Early 18th Century carved and polychrome Italian angel figures. Now mounted in modern stands. Wonderful baroque carving and retain original paint
Wood
SPANISH SCHOOL 1775 Baroque Carved Sculpture Of Virgin Immaculata Madonna
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish 18th century sculpture of Virgin Immaculata Madonna. This is a fabulous antique sculpture of a Virgin Immaculata Madonna created by a member of the Spanish school in the m...
Bone
Important 18th Century Spanish Baroque Pietà with Silver Crown and Glass Tears
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Spanish Baroque Pietà in Polychrome Wood with Silver Crown, 18th Century Impressive large-format Spanish Pietà, carved in wood and polychromed, datable to the late 18th cent...
Silver
French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique panel depicting a Saint figure and Angels. Wonderful layers of its original color, France, circa 1650-1750 . Weathered, small losses. Treated against woodworm. Measurements in...
Wood
Giltwood Baroque Angel Head Fragment, Italian, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful giltwood angelhead fragment Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base. H:20,5cm W:10,5cm D:10cm
Wood
Bacchus - Southern Italy, late 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Bacchus Southern Italy, late 17th century Alabaster Sculpture H: 20 cm A finely carved 17th-century alabaster sculpture of a naked Bacchus. This Italian alabaster figure depicts ...
Alabaster
17th century small polychrome and gilded wood religious figure statue
By Bernini
Located in London, GB
A stunning small polychrome and gilded 17th century European small wooden sculpture of a Religious or Royal figure. Possibly one of the three Magi. Very fine carving .
Giltwood
Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, France, circa 1750 Weathered Measurements include the wooden base. H:20,5cm W:16cm D:7cm
Wood
Antique Polychrome Terracotta Jesus Child Putto Figure, Spain, 1680
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Polychrome Terracotta Jesus Child Putto Figure Exquisite polychromed, hand painted terracotta figure that beautifully depicts Baby Jesus. The attention to detail is evident i...
Terracotta
Neapolitan Crèche Figure of an Elderly Italian Woman
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure of Elderly Woman in traditional Italian garments. Figures were dressed in richly detailed versions of ev...
Terracotta, Textile, Wood
Carrara marble sculpture depicting two wrestlers - 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carrara marble sculpture depicting two wrestlers - 20th century Beautiful Carrara marble sculpture depicting a pair of wrestlers. Exclusive work of refined quality. From Venice, p...
Marble
Pair 18th Century Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eleanora & M. Magdalena Dei Medici Wax Portraits on Slate Measures: 4.5" DA 18th Century or Earlier Wax Portraits of Eleonora de' Medici and Maria Magdalena de' Medici in Ormo...
Slate, Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Winged Putti Sculptures in Carved Wood
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Pair of carved and gilt Italian Baroque Carved Putti. The Putti, or winged child figures, are finished in a softly time-worn silvered and gilt surface. Each features a l...
Wood
Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Baroque Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful giltwood angelhead fragment Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base. H:22,5cm W:11cm D:10cm
Wood
18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Terracotta & Wood Man with Red Beret
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure of Man wearing a Red Beret, dressed in traditional Italian garments. Creche figures were dressed in rich...
Terracotta, Textile, Wood
Large 18th Century Spanish Handcrafted Sculpture of Virgin Mary "Immaculate"
Located in Madrid, ES
Completely hand-crafted in 18th century Spain, this sculpture of the Virgin Mary of Immaculate Conception stands 1.5 meters / 5 feet tall, is topped by a silver halo / crown, and was most certainly created for devotional purposes, to be displayed in a church or chapel. Besides its impressive size, this sculpture is an excellent, truly museum-quality example of the Spanish “Estofado” polychrome technique, developed during the Gothic period to imitate rich brocade fabrics. The finely carved “fabric” areas of the sculpture would be first covered in gesso, and then a layer of gold leaf would be applied. The gold leaf would then be painted over with various colors of tempera paints. Once dry, the painted surface would be incised or scratched away in patterns, revealing the gold beneath. The sculpture was professionally restored in 2022 by a firm that is often contracted by the Spanish government to work on historic building interiors and museum pieces. The virgin was carefully cleaned, repaired and its condition stabilized. A complete and fully-illustrated restoration report will be included with purchase. Often confused with the virgin birth of Jesus, the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary herself was conceived “immaculately” without original sin has been variously defended and debated within the Catholic Church since the pre-Middle Ages. For centuries, artists struggled to create an acceptable visual representation of this highly abstract concept, in part taking inspiration from the Book of Revelation and other scriptural sources. In this case, we see the Virgin standing on a half moon (biblically inspired, though also an ancient symbol of chastity) with her long natural hair loose down her back, another indication of purity. Both her white tunic and flowing blue mantle...
Silver, Gold Leaf
Pair of Baroque putti or triumphant angels in carved wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
Pair of Gorgeous Putti or triumphant angels, carved wood, 18th century. Traditionally associated with the Italian or French Baroque.With curly hair and expressive arms and legs, The...
Wood
Roman Bronze Sculpture Depicts Roman Chariot 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Roman bronze sculpture Depicts Roman Chariot 19th century Measures: cm. 33 × 66 H. 50 Good conditions.
Bronze
Ferdinand Barbedienne " Diana" Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Diane de Gabies" French sculpture, late 19th century. Patinated bronze with "Ferdinand Barbedienne" foundry marks. Height: 51 cm. Very goo...
Bronze
Very Large Bronze "Abduction of a Sabine Woman" After Giambologna, 19th Cent
By Giambologna, Ferdinando de Luca
Located in Paris, FR
Very large bronze sculpture with brown patina, based on the group "The Rape of the Sabine Women" by John of Bologna (Giambologna). This pivoting composition shows three figures in motion: a man on the ground defeated with his shield turned upside down, a second one arched clutching a woman launched towards the sky trying to escape, all on a naturalistic base. The Sabine man, the Roman and the Sabine woman are all depicted naked. This staging plays on serpentine lines known as "figura serpentinata" and diagonals giving a beautiful variety of volumes and a multiplicity of angles of view. The bronze is signed F. De Luca...
Bronze
Rare Italian Carved Polychromed Crèche Santos Saint Angel Figurine ca. 1750
Located in Shippensburg, PA
NEAPOLITAN CARVED AND POLYCHROMED CRÈCHE FIGURE OF AN ANGEL Italy, circa second half of the 18th-century 14 3/4" H x 5" D x 6 1/2" W [dimensions approximate] ref. 511CMB09X An exquisite carved and polychromed Neapolitan crèche figure...
Terracotta, Fabric, Glass, Wood