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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
Pair of Antique Spanishs Carved Gitwood Torcheres
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of beautiful Spanish torcheros, probably the end of the 18th century, in gilt wood and silver wood, their base is triangular supported on legs in the shape of a lion's claw, t...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

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

Bronze Figure of a Priest with Crozier, Italian, 18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cast bronze figure of a priest holding a cornucopial form crozier. Mounted on a modern turned ebonized wood socle. The bronze figure is 9 1/2" tall. Overall height including th...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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 Decorative Objects

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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...
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1880s French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vintage Pair of Candlesticks, Italian Baroque Style, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Pair of Candlesticks, Italian Baroque style, 19th century. Pair of big candlesticks is a very refined decorative object in brass and gilded metal. 55x14 cm each. Ve...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

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

Ancient Italian Maiolica Faenza, Ferniani Factory, Circa 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Centerpiece light blue maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, 1700 circa 5.5 in x 14.72 in x 13.77 in (14 cm x 37.4 cm X cm 35) lb 4.40 (kg 2) State of con...
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Maiolica

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
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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

Unique 18th Century Carved Altar Candlestick Holder from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
hand carved from pine in the 1700s, this unique Italian altar candlestick holder features a lovely foliate rinceaux dotted with volute scrolls. The intricate weaving of curled leaves...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique 17th Century Wood Carving Fragment Angel Original Paint
Located in Munich, DE
This beautiful 17th century carved angel has retained its original paint.
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Spanish Sculpture of Saint Jerome, Late 17th Century
Located in CH
A late 17th-century Spanish wood sculpture of a penitent Saint Jerome, possibly Seville, circa 1680. Spanish religious sculpture of the 17th cent...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Cast Bronze Wall Sculpture with Seven Children Chorus.Europe, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast bronze wall sculpture with seven children chorus. Europe, early 20th century. Signed M. Raúl Couceiro.
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Early 20th Century European Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Boy Allegory of Geography, French, 18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This charming depiction of a boy measuring the earth with a compass is an allegorical sculpture of geography. This bronze was cast using the lost wax technique and is fire gilded. He...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Wooden Santos Jesus Sculpture Relic Vintage Antique Glass Eyes
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting 18th Santos figure with glass eyes, but without hands or feet, this piece was part of a large installation. Appears all original with he...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Italian Bronze Door Knocker
Located in Essex, MA
With arabesques and satyr mask.
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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Polychrome and gilded wooden sculpture, northern Italy, early 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Evocative wooden sculpture depicting a female figure, probably a Magdalene, made in the northern Italian area in the early 18th century. The work, carved in wood, gilded, and polychr...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Four silver candlesticks, Johann Priester, Augsburg c. 1690
Located in Greding, DE
Set of 4 candlesticks, silver, Augsburg, c. 1690, master Johann Priester, prov.: Adolf Meyer, Hamburg, 15 Oct. 1970, DM 6.500,-.
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

A Rare Pair of Early 18th Century Baroque Swedish "Pricket" Candlesticks
Located in Middleburg, VA
A Rare Pair of Early 18th Century Baroque Swedish "Pricket" Candlesticks. Nice Proportions- each retaining the original painted decoration and gilding. Made in Sweden circa 1710. A ...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Early 18th Century Brass Altar / Mantel Candleholders, circa 1717
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of early 18th century brass Altar / mantel candleholders, circa 1717 Superb pair of candle holder. Hand made from solid brass. The base shows the date 1717. Each large can...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Cherub Carved from Wood with Polychrome & Gilt
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian cherub, carved from linden wood wood. This graceful and exceptionally well-carved figure was likely part of an altar ensemble. The eyes and face are particularly well-form...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Gold Lacquered Wood Jewel Boxes
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid pair of antique 18th century wooden jewelry boxes of fine French manufacture. The jewelry boxes have baroque shapes and are very curvy yet edgy, creating a perfect mix. The jewelry boxes are made of green and gold lacquered wood, which creates a very elegant effect. The central body contains two small storage drawers...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Beautiful Venetian Lady and Gentleman in Ruby-Red and Black, with Gold Finishes
Located in Villaverla, IT
Beautiful Venetian lady and gentleman in ruby-red and black, with gold finishes. This amazing Venetian set is composed of a lady and a gentleman in ruby-...
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1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold

18th C. Baroque/Rococo English Goat-Riding Tailor Porcelain by Chelsea Pottery
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century Baroque/Rococo english glazed painted porcelain of a goat-riding tailor by Chelsea Pottery By: Chelsea Pottery, Meissen Porcelain (in the style of) Material: porcelain,...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Enamel

A Boldly-Scaled Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Candlestick
Located in San Francisco, CA
A boldly-scaled Italian baroque carved giltwood candlestick; with tole candlecup above a well-carved graduated support raised on a tripartite base
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Early 19th Century Silver-Plated Putti On A Star-Shaped Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th Century silver plated putti on a modern star shaped Lucite base.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

Two Black Glazed Terracotta Lions Serve as Candleholders, early 1800s France
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Black Glazed Terracotta Lions Serve as Candleholders, early 1800s France. A pair of glazed lions with great character, showing the wear and tear of time (both have lost the tips ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Angelo Statue in Wood Baroque Style, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful wooden statue of an 18th century baroque style Angelo. It is finely carved. Some old restorations are to be noted on the feet, and the left hand. The back wings are missing.
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18th Century Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

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 Decorative Objects

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Glass

Pair 17th Century Candlesticks Candle Holder Light in Brass Antique Gift Object
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 17th Century Candlesticks Candle Holder Light in Brass Antique Gift Object . A Very beautiful Simple lines Baroque continental Candle ho...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

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 Decorative Objects

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Silver

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

19th Century Italian Sculpture – Boy with a Cornucopia
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Italian Sculpture – Boy with a Cornucopia Dimensions: 33 x 12 x 12 cm Material: Carved and polychrome wood A delicate 19th-century Italian sculpture depicting a child h...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Spanish Renaissance Casket of the 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish Renaissance casket, 16th century In carved, polychrome and gilded wood decorated with a vase with horns of plenty, heads of cherubs and fruits. In the lock a shield with two ...
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16th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Italian Carved Walnut 18th Century Torchere
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful Continental 18th century pricket stick. The pricket is composed of turned walnut and is sculptural in its turnings. This candle stand is in overall good condition...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

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

Renaissance Jug Ewer from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Renaissance jug from the XIX century. Jug in patinated and gilded bronze with work in relief allegory to astronomy. Measures: 60 cm high Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Italian Venetian Murano Glass Bud Vase with Pink Detail Trim
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Murano (circa 1920) bud vase with stylized handle and applied pink colored glass trim (Also available with teal trim: VTP1501) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Glass

18th Century Giltwood Italian Candlesticks Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century Italian giltwood altar candlesticks. Tall columns on a trefoil base. Zinc prickets. Distressed gilt finish. Heavy gilt lo...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

18th Century Baroque Sandstone Sculpture of a Satyr Herm
Located in Essex, MA
A Period German or French large scale Baroque Garden Statue of a Pan Satyr. Well carved with impish gaze and wrapped in sheepskin Ex Prominent New York Co...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

Antique Italian Carved Polychrome Candle Holder
Located in Lincoln, GB
Description Exquisite Antique Italian Carved Polychrome Candle Holder is a remarkable testament to 18th-century craftsmanship, showcasing intricate ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

20th Century Italian "Saint" Sculpture in Carrara Marble Height: 53 cm
Located in Madrid, ES
20th Century Italian "Saint" Sculpture in Carrara Marble Height: 53 cm Perfect original condition
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Masterpiece and Museum Pair of Italian Feet of "Mercury" 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Masterpiece and Museum Pair of Feet of "Mercury" 17th Century in Greek Thassos marble late 17th century early 18th century 17th/18th century 120 x 50 x H 70cm good condition for the ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of Stone Lions, dated 1701
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of lions of the same design made of stone with escutcheons. Together they bear the date 1701 and the monogram B. W.
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Early 1700s German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Stone

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
With their right angle bases and descending bobeche display, this pair of Italian giltwood candlesticks make unique light sources. Hand-carved in the late 1700’s, the Baroque period ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal, Iron

B.Esteban Murillo "Les Marchands De Fruits" Engraving by Albert Artigue XIXe
By Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This etching by Albert Artigue after the oil on canvas by Esteban Murillo. Published in the french art magazine « L' Art » ( 1875-1907) in 1880. Engraved in the 19 century by the Fre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Paper

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

YELLOW SIENA MARBLE ROUND OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT AMMON 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
YELLOW SIENA MARBLE ROUND OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT AMMON 20th Century This roundel is part of a series of roundels inspired by wonderful ancient Greek coins. Freely reproduced from a...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Genovese Italian Cherubs
Located in Victoria, BC
This extraordinary pair of Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Genovese Italian wood cherubs is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and artistic f...
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16th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Late 18th Century dancing couple figurine by Volksted
Located in Lisbon, PT
A charming translucent soft-paste german porcelain figurine of a dancing couple of the Volkstedt, Muller & Co, Dresden manufacturing of the late 18th century, mark on the base
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

17th Century Spanish Brass Candlestick, Free Shipping
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 17th century Spanish brass candlestick. Not polished, nice patina Measures: 16 cm high, 12 cm wide, 12 cm deep.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Beautiful Italian Caesar Bust Early 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian Caesar Bust early 20th century Carrara marble Measure: H: 51 cm Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Beautiful Italian " Ippocrate " Bust Early 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian " Ippocrate " Bust early 20th Century Carrara Marble H: 56 cm perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Beautiful Italian "Goethe" Bust Early 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian " Goethe " Bust early 20th century Carrara marble Measures: H: 41 cm Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Italian Sculpture "Venere Medici" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture " Venere Medici" Head Begin 20th century Marble Measure: H: 41cm including the base Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

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

Pair of Italian Baroque Bronze Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with candle pricket over a baluster form support and ending on a triangular base with paw feet.
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

17th Century Italian Candlestick with Fossil Agate Coral & Pearls on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century distressed Italian decorated church candlestick with fossil agate coral and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. The 17th century Italian distressed candles...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Coral, Agate

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

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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