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Baroque Decorative Objects

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
17th Century Italian Ballot Voting Urn Carved Blue and Red Painted Wood
Located in Milano, MI
Antique Italian ballot urn shaped wooden box, carved and painted, coming from Tuscany, Monte San Savino near Arezzo in Central Italy. This ballot urn is an excellent example of a 17th century wooden voting box...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Pine

A PAIR OF RUSSIAN BRONZE CUT CRYSTAL VASES. 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A PAIR OF RUSSIAN BRONZE CUT CRYSTAL VASES. 19TH C A PAIR OF 19th C. RUSSIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED (Bronze) CUT CRYSTAL VASES. H 33 cm
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19th Century Russian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Wood base or pedestal. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Base. Carved and gilded wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Base for sculpture made of carved and gilded wood with a rectangular and flat shape, slightly raised on circular legs and...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Other

Fine 18th Century Baroque Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century baroque chinoiserie chest, circa 1750, Sweden. The chest is wrapped in canvas that's been beautifully painted upon, this canvas can be seen in some places where...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Canvas, Pine

Carrara Marble Bas-Relief Depicting Apollo Italy, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A Carrara Marble Bas-Relief depicting Apollo Italy, 18th Century 30,5 x 16,5 cm very good condition.  
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Putti Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Magnificent and enormous pair of 17th century Italian Baroque period carved giltwood putti wall figures. The pair maintained its original gilding and co...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood, Wood

Triptych of purple candelabra with mechanical clock in 1990s baroque style
Located in Cantù, IT
Triptych of purple candelabra with mechanical clock in baroque style 1990s New
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Spanish Baroque Leather-Wrapped Coffer Adorn with Brass Accents, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Baroque leather-wrapped coffer brass accents from the 18th century. This antique Spanish coffer, with it's rectangular-shaped body, has been o...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Leather, Wood

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 Decorative Objects

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Enamel, 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...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

17th Century Carved Wood and Polychromed of Crucified Jesus on the Cross
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a captivating 17th-century Italian carved wood and polychromed, gold-gilded crucifix depicting Jesus on the cross. This remarkable piece...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

Italian Painted & Carved Wood Planter, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Outstanding late 19th century Italian Baroque style painted and parcel gilt carved wood and gesso planter. The elongated planter is beautifully ha...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Italian, Majolica, Modern, Palatial Jardinière or Planter, Outdoor, Italy, 1930
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian, Majolica, Modern, Palatial Jardinière or Planter, Outdoor, Italy, 1930s An enormous terracotta and porcelain oversized Jardiniere or Planter of vibrant colorful design. The...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Mid-Century Capo Di Monte Italy Pair of Jardinières on Pedestal Stands
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-century pair of Jardiniere planters & matching tall pedestal stands by Capo di Monte Italy. Two ceramic flower pots with two matching tall ped...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Male and Female Italian Carved Figures
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of 19th century male and female Italian carved figures This charming pair of figures stand almost 6ft high, they each have a socket in their ...
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19th Century Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Italian 19th Century Chest
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian 19th century chest. in ebonised wood with an inlaid decor. Measures: 19 x 36.5 x 25.5 cm. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of animal figures: European roller leaning forward, also known as almond crow in German-speaking countries, sitting on a tree trunk with o...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

XIX Century, Pair of Venetian Gilt Bronze Fireplace Chenets in Baroque Style
Located in IT
XIX Century, Pair of Venetian gilt bronze fireplace Chenets in Baroque Style This imposing pair of Fireplace Chenets in finely chiselled and gi...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

AMAZING LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century Copy of ancient Renaissance griffins. Impruneta terracotta. Made in Tuscany HEIGHT 73 cm WIDTH 30 cm DEPTH 64 cm WEIGHT 25 kg MANUF...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Pair of Spanish 17th Century Carved Wood Winged Angel Candleholders
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful large pair of Spanish candleholders form the 17th century.   
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Large Italian 18th Century Giltwood Jardinière or Planter
Located in Rome, IT
With rectangular form frame and finely carved acanthus leaf. Original liner is tin. Provenience from Aristocratic family of Tuscany.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Scandinavian Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candleholder
Located in Copenhagen, K
Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candlestick, Scandinavian Amazing carved wood and polychrome candleholder.
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Late 17th Century Scandinavian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Wonderful Pair of European Baroque 800 Sterling Silver Bud Vases
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of European Baroque style 800 sterling silver bud vases.
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20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Amazing 19th Century French Lidded Box
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century French lidded box with boulle-style inlay on lid (sawwork + mirrors). Dimensions: 7 x 31 x 23 cm. In good condition.  
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Meissen Mythological Figurine, Ganymede On Cloud Base, Kaendler, Circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
The young man, covered only with a cloth, known in Greek mythology as ‘the most beautiful of all boys’, sits on the back of Zeus, who has been transformed into an eagle, and is carri...
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1860s German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

The Ascension Of Christ, Bas-relief In Giltwood, 17th C. Flanders?
Located in PARIS, FR
Bas-relief in sculpted and gilded wood portraying the Ascension of Christ. By ascending to heaven, Jesus fulfils the meaning of his resurrection: to join, with his body, in the glor...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Pair of Angels on Carved Base from the 1700s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Carved Wood Putti on Carved Base from the 1700s are two naked cherubs covered only by their golden loincloths; apparently two heralding angels without wings, they stand on ti...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Pine

Early European Brass Alms Plate
Located in Essex, MA
With deeply molded body with central inner scrolled design. The outer with stamped decoration.
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1680s European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Italian Baroque Painted and Gilt Wood Winged Angel Playing a Violin
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Italian Baroque style carved, painted and gilt wood winged angel playing a violin. This utterly charming piece is wonderfully carved by a true artist and artisan. Just look at t...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Huge Pair of Italian Armchairs Tuscany, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional and huge pair of armchairs, in carved wood, decorated with acanthus leaves and volutes, the armrests ending in lions' heads, the footrests in dolphins' heads. Traces of ...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

18th Century Italian Baroque Pricket Candlestick
Located in San Marino, CA
An Italian Baroque brass pricket candlestick with crenellated hexagonal drip-pan and baluster standard on a spreading base with scroll feet. An imp...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Jesus Of Mechelen Flemish Religious Sculpture, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 17th-century Flemish Baroque sculpture from Mechelen represents the Infant Jesus, arms outstretched in divine grace, blessing the viewer with serene charm. A remarkable piece o...
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Late 17th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood Dolphin Carvings on Lucite Bases, 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking pair of carved giltwood dolphin figures mounted on clear lucite bases likely began their life as decorative architectural elements—perhaps once adorning a piece of furn...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Lucite, Giltwood

Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Candle Holder Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Standing at 6 feet tall, this antique torchere was crafted in Italy, circa 1860. The elegant candle holder stands on a wide triangular base ending with bun feet over a tripod bottom ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

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 Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Decorative Sevres Style Porcelain Box
Located in Southall, GB
Elegant and highly decorative porcelain box with exquisite painted scenes and bright colours on a sky blue background depicting a landscape and country house. Internally there is a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Exquisite Wooden Cherub Head with Glass Eyes, c. 1800
Located in Hamburg, DE
This finely carved wooden cherub head, dating back to around 1800, is a remarkable example of German craftsmanship. Unlike many similar pieces, this putto remains in its original, un...
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Early 1800s German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

A Pair of Seated Italian Rosso Verona Marble Lions, Late 19th Early 20th C
Located in valatie, NY
A Pair of Italian Rosso Verona Marble Lions, Late 19th Early 20th C. Pictured from Wikipedia is a Column-bearing lion in Red Verona marble from Santa Maria Maggiore, Bergamo. Also pi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

AMAZING PAIR OF LARGE VASES 19th Century in Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF LARGE VASES 19th Century in Carrara marble. Relief decoration with angels in plant motifs. Based on marble columns from the same period. Defects. Height: (Jar) 114 cm. Heigh...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Pair of Bronze Statues Romeo and Juliet
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of bronze statues representing the most famous and romantic lovers of Verona: Romeo and Juliet. Period 19th century by Angelo Cuglierero (...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Gilded Carved Wood Angels Sculptures from Venise
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/7283 - Wonderful Venetian antique angels in carved and gilded wood, with particularly expressive faces - That's a very great quality and an interesting size, rare to find.. Wh...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning pair of 17th century Italian Baroque bonze candlesticks with beautifully turned stems. One is a traditional candlestick that holds ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Large Carved and Gilded Wood Baroque Putti and Gilded Iron Candelabra
Located in Hudson, NY
This large pair of carved wood putti on gilded rockwork bases are from the 19th century. The candelabra tops in gilded iron and carved wood most likely are from the early 20th centur...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Italian Carved Santo Boy Sculpture Icon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 18th century Italian carved Santo figural icon sculpture depicting a boy with arms raised dressed in a blue parcel-gilt outfit with boots. Heavily aged and distressed polychrom...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Glass, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood

MID 18th CENTURY PAIR OF GOLDEN WOOD CANDLESTICKS
Located in Firenze, FI
This pair of table candlesticks is a fine example of Tuscan manufacturing from the mid-18th century. Made of carved wood and finely gilded in pure gold, these candlesticks exhibit hi...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

A Rare French Marble Relief of Putti Fragment, Late 17th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare French Marble Relief of PuttiFragment Late 17th Century Century Height 14 in. Width 33 in. Carved throughtout with three putti figures Provenance: Private Collector, Bor...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Stone, Marble

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Cherub Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this beautiful pair of antique carved figurines on a mantel or a console. Crafted in Italy, circa 1780, the tall sculptures depict two chubby cherubs standing on carved gilt ba...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Marked Silver Inkwell Designed in the Shape of a Shell
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A beautifully crafted marked silver inkwell designed in the shape of a shell, featuring a glass ink tank for a classic touch. The inkwell is intricately decorated with motifs that ev...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

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.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vintage 20th Century Italian Decorator Frame Mirror Baroque Style
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice vintage frame looks to be from the Mid-Century possibly earlier. Baroque in style. Possibly from Italy.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Antique 18th Century Angel Torch Holders
Located in Buxton, GB
This pair of fabulous antique 18th century angel torch holders are a stunning addition to any art collection. Crafted from Gilded wood and featuring intric...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Important Italian Sculpture "Diana Gabi" Carrara Marble 19th-20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian sculpture "Diana Gabi" Carrara marble 19th-20th century Very good condition.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Hand-crafted Boxwood Calvary Sculpture. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Calvary hand-carved in boxwood. Calvary is a traditional religious scene that shows Jesus crucified on top of Mount Golgotha.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Boxwood

Walnut and Metal Small Chest, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Small rectangular ark with a flat lid, with a lock of golden metal worked (crown on two facing lions, located on a garland of great size, and all around a symmetrical composition wit...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

Tazza; Italy, early 20th century.
Located in MADRID, ES
This type of work has been common since classical antiquity. Normally these pieces were made of glass or metal, so that those made of hard stones, as in this particular case, corresp...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Agate

Pyramid Antique Candleholders from Italy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A rare pair of antique large wooden candleholders named "pyramids" with traces of lacquer . The other pair have been united, but it's possible to detach, so we can have four candleh...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Italian Baroque Figural Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
This impressive pair of carved and gilt wood figural candlesticks makes a dramatic statement in a room . The fully carved figures in a left and right pose are well shaped and present well detailed faces and hands with wind swept clothes. Raised up on architectural plinths...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Baroque decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects 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 wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Meissen Porcelain, Franco Salimbeni, and Interi. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $61 and tops out at $195,000 while the average work can sell for $3,204.

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