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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
France Late 19th Century Pair of Pottery Cache Pots with Flowers and Lions Heads
Located in Brescia, IT
France late 19th century pair of pottery cache pots with flowers and lions heads. This pair of beautiful vases, are a very decorative cache pot, with a couple of lions heads as h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Pottery

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

A Pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks, Brass, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks, Brass. Made during the early 18th Century. A beautiful pair of late baroque candlesticks, in a warm tone of brass. In the Late Baroque of the ea...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

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 Decorative Objects

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Faience

Baroque Style Green Table Box with Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Baroque style shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand engraving interspersed with spaces with translucent fired enamels on guillochè and a beautiful h...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Godfried Schalcken "the Family Concert" 18th Century Engraving by Georg Wille
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This is an engraving by Johann Georg Wille after the work of Godfried Schalcken. This is a genre scene. Representing a family is sitting around...
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1670s Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Paper

Neapolitan 18th Century Late Baroque Pair of Bronze Altar Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Late Baroque or early Rococo pair of sinuous form bronze Candlesticks. Italian born, they were probably alter pieces and have a subtle decoration on the shiney bronze candleholder to...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Castilian millstone in granite and iron sculpture foot
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind traditional Castilian millstone, wheel, or millstone, circular in shape , forming a unique, singular, and impressive sculpture. The piece is made of granite, and vari...
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1790s Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Granite, Iron

Yellow Lacca Povera Angel Box
Located in New York, NY
Yellow lacca povera angel box. Late 17th century chest with early 19th century lacca povera decalcomania decorations with angels, birds, lions, flowers, and trees; with original hard...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paper

1750 Italy Pair of Carved and Engraved Giltwood Male Figures Sculptures
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary pair of warriors sculpted and engraved in gilted wood. These pieces hail from the Mid-18th Century, by a Master cabinetmaker from Lucca, Tuscany, that sho...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

1890 Terracotta Amphora Vase or Jar with handle with metal support
Located in Miami, FL
1890 Terracotta Amphora Vase or Jar with handle with metal support
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Pair Of 19th Century Gilt Baroque Candle Wall Sconces, Austria circa 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable pair of handforged 19th century candle wall sconces from the period around 1890 in Austria. Artfully crafted out of fine brass, these large candle sconces...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Early French Black Enamel Lantern With Fleur-De-Lis Decoration, Circa 1720's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Vintage Enamaled Travel or Theif Lantern with open chimney and Fleur-De-Lis decorations throughout. This vintage early 18th Century piece would be a fantastic addition to an ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Bronze 18th Century Sculpture / Fountain Figure of a child / Putto with Dolphin
Located in Troy, NY
18th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Child or Putto holding a Dolphin in her hands, configured as a Fountain Figure. Probably inspired by the fountain figure created by Andrea del Verr...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Baroque Style Faux Bois MAC Gilt Candlestick Floor Sculpture, Mar Co.
By MAC
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tall floor torchère sculpture by Mar Co.' and 'M.A.C. Sculpture, Inc. California. This baroque inspired sculptural floor candlestick is made of resin with a reflective gilt painted f...
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Early 2000s American Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

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

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Wood

17th Century Portuguese Pair of Antique Baroque Gilded Pinewood Table Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Portuguese Baroque architectural table bases made of hand carved Pinewood, in good condition. The partly gilded pieces are particularized by floral décor. Authenti...
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17th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Pine, Giltwood

Meissen Snake Handle Vase With Flower Painting And Gilding, by Leuteritz, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large double snake handle vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped stand, handles in the form of coiled snake pairs raised on the side, white and cobalt blue base, fine ...
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1940s German Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vintage Dutch Country French Baroque Style Silver Plated Figural Jewelry Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dutch Country French Baroque Style Silver Plated Figural Jewelry Box. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 1.5" H x 8" W x 6" D.
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Early 1900s Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Baroque-Style Ornate Metal Candlesticks with Cherub, Volute and Garland Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Baroque style metal candlesticks with cherub and garland motifs. Evoking the drama and intricacy of Baroque design, this pair of vintage metal candlesticks...
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20th Century Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

19th Century Italian Walnut Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Miniature chest of drawers handcrafted in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. Despite being small, the chest shows all the elements of a large commode, and it may have been crafte...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Walnut

17th Century Italian Gilt Candlestick with Chalcopyrite and Gold-Plated Quartz
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 17th century Italian gilt candlestick mounted on chalcopyrite and adorned with gold-plated kyanite. This fragment was originally part of a candlestick from a church in It...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf, Metal

Large church/altar candlestick in bronze, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / church candlestick / bronze / Antique / Baroque A large traditional church candlestick with pen on tripod baluster shaped base with three ball feet. A beautiful pie...
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Early 1900s French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meissen Porcelain Lady Figurine Watching a Bird
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Meissen Porcelain lady figurine that it is part of group of five that represents the five senses. She represents the sense of Touch. It depicts an 18th century lady in a chair beside a side table that has a large birdcage...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

17th Century Processional Figur Mannequins Jesus Christus Carved Painted Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
An unusual and rare processional or lecturer figure from the 17th century, also called Mannequins. Carved from wood and of very good quality. A detailed and particular elaboration of...
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Early 17th Century German 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

Baroque Meissen Figure, Harlequin With Bagpipes, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1745
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Rococo harlequin with bagpipes of most lovely appearance.: The lovely harlequin is sitting on a rocky base which is decorated with some flower blossoms with leaves. The male ...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Candleholders
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, this pair of giltwood candleholders are from the Baroque period. Based on the asymmetrical carvings of C-scrolls and curled leaves, this was most likely an earl...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

19th Century, Bronze Lovers
Located in Dallas, TX
Intricate lovers in bronze statue. From the late 18th century. This piece stands at 23 in high 7 inches wide. Perfect addition for your study or reading room.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century, Bronze Lovers
19th Century, Bronze Lovers
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Marble Wings
 - Italy, 18th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of Marble Wings 
Italy, 18th century 16,5 x 11 x 3,5 cm Carved in white marble, this finely executed pair of wings depicts plumage arranged in overlapping layers, suggesting mo...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair Large Baroque Painted & Parcel Gilt Applique Sconces, Italy, 17th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive pair of Italian Baroque Painted and Parcel Gilt Applique Candle Sconces. Each sconce of rectangular cartouche shape, enriched with carved foliate scrolling volutes centeri...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Statue of St Jerome
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century wooden statue of St Jerome, circa 1800. South Europe.
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Statue of St Jerome
19th Century Statue of St Jerome
$5,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Saint Michael the Archangel, polychrome carved wood, attributed to L.S. Carmona
Located in Madrid, España
A polychrome carved wooden statue of St. Michael the Archangel. It's believed to be the work of Luis Salvador Carmona (Nava del Rey, Valladolid, 15 November 1708 – Madrid, 4 Februar...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup with Interior Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English presentation cup. This impressive Edwardian presentation cup has a Campania form onto a knopped pedestal to a circular spreading foot...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

Bronze Hermes Sculpture after Giambologna, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Sculpture made of patinated bronze depicting Hermes (Mercury), the god of travelers and messengers. The classical figure shows Hermes in dynamic motion with a winged helmet and caduc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Pair of Antique Limestone Cherubs - Les Anges de la Musique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Cherubs playing instruments and facing each other, in good condition. The left is playing the flute and the right cherub is playing a violin. Beautifully hand carved limestone statues with wings...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Pair of Italian Gold & Silver Gilt Wood Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century pair of Italian silver & gold gilt candlesticks. There is some wear to the gilt finish but overall they beautiful. The carving depicts flowers, swags, and so muc...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Candle Bearing Angels
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 18th Century Candle Bearing Angels. Comprising a pair of charming carved polychrome and gilt wood figural candlestands modeled as angels and on integral raised stands, carved in full round and with gesso stiffened clothing. Decorate a mantel or a console with this important pair of antique polychrome painted sculptural candlesticks. Candle bearing Angels. 18th century carved wood polychrome putti...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

c1800 Pair Huge French Gilt Bronze Opposing Head Parrot Candelabra - Grand Scale
By Charles Cressent
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Pair of c1800 Huge French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze Opposing Face Parrot Candelabra. These candelabra are in the style of Charles Cressent. Ve...
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Early 1800s French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century Style Ludwigsburg Porcelain Reticulated or Openwork Basket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German porcelain openwork or reticulated basket. By the Ludwigsburg Porcelain Manufactory. With pierced sides of interlocking circular...
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20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wings on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Italian Baroque style 22K giltwood wings. The wings have been mounted on iron bases. Wear is consistent with age. There is some mis...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

Table Box table box with finely embossed and hand-chiseled Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular shaped table box with finely embossed and hand-chiseled lid in Baroque style. Velvet interior. Dimensions cm. 11.7 x 21 x 4.5. Weight gr. 1000. Designed by Giorgio Salimb...
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Baroque Style Giltwood Candelabra Sconces, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood Candelabra Sconces, 19th century, each with two fluted arms and lights, rose and foliate carvings. 29.5" H x 18" W x 12" D. Provenance: From a 20 East ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Rare and Beautiful Miniature Chest of Drawers from the Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rather large and rare miniature chest of drawers in late baroque from the early 18th century. Made in Walnut with key-plate in brass. All the drawers in the dresser with original loc...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Walnut

IMPORTANT CUT-OUT BOX, SÈVRES 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT CUT-OUT BOX, SÈVRES 18th Century Sèvres. Polychrome and gold decoration with reserves with landscape and figures. Rims and clasp in relief bronz...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

English Sterling Silver Brandy Carafe Label with Dionysus
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 20th century English silver hanging label for a brandy bottle or decanter. Shown with the head of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of the grape-harvest, wine making...
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Mid-20th Century English Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

French Baroque Louis XV Gold Gilt Bronze Cherub & Glass 2 Tier Candy Dish Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Bronze Cherub & Glass 2 Tier Compote Candy Dish Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 10" W x 10" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Timber Group of Sleeping Silenus and Youth, Probably Dionysus, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Timber Group of Sleeping Silenus and Youth, Probably Dionysus, 17th Century Provenance: Acquired from a private collection, Paris c. 1980s. Description: Reminiscent of Flemis...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Five Light Candelabra
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual and gutsy pair of 19th century Italian Baroque style wrought iron torcheres or candelabra. With braided iron arms and legs, hand cut iron leaves and punch decorated shaft....
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Marble sleeping Cupid Statue in the style of François Duquesnoy
By François Duquesnoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carrara Marble "Sleeping Cupid" Statue. Does NOT include marble base. Similar marble statue available in similar style but facing opposite direction and child is covered with bla...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Set of 17th Century French Eavesdroppers
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite 17th century French carved wood eavesdroppers, now mounted on custom steel stands, are a captivating blend of historical artistry and modern presentation. Originally ...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Christ blessing - A large original terracotta, France 18th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large original terracotta depicting Christ blessing, carrying the globe in his left hand. Traces of polychromy, missing the right arm, and a fold in the drapery, but very beautiful o...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

18th-19th Century Italian Wood Carved Angel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely angel, his right hand extended as if to touch something or hold something. He appears very calm and peaceful, clothed in a partial shroud which is draped over his shoulder...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Victorian Gilt Bronze figure of a child playing the Cymbals
By E. Peynot
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Gilt Bronze figure of a Child playing the Cymbals Sitting Cross leg on a rock, fine detailed casting, on the face, Hands with the cymbal band wrapped around, Stripes on...
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1860s French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

After Pietro Tacca Il Porcellino Bronze Sculpture
By Pietro Tacca
Located in Astoria, NY
After Pietro Tacca (Italian, 1577-1640) "Il Porcellino" [The Little Pig] Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 20th century, mounted on wood base. Overall: 8.25" H x 8.25" W x 4.25" D. Provena...
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20th Century Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Early 17th Century Italian Red Silk Casket or Box on Stand
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an early 17th century Italian wooden casket or box, possibly pine, with slightly vaulted lid covered with red silk and adorned with appliqued foliate velvet with em...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Pair of 18th Century Baroque Style Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive pair of Baroque style patinated bronze candlesticks with baluster form stem and tripod feet, Continental in origin (possibly Italian) dating to the 18th century, conver...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Tea Light Candleholders
Located in Sheffield, MA
Baroque style metal tea light candleholders with leaded look that gives it wonderful antique Louis XV style look. These low candle will make a wonderful addi...
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20th Century European Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

Magnificent "Dorso Masculino" Sculpture in Carrara Marble the, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent "Dorso Masculino" sculpture in Carrara marble from the 20th century. Italy Measures: H. 108cm x 37cm Perfect conditions.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

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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