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
Early Style Decorative Plate
Located in Houston, TX
Early style decorative plate, polychrome Dutch or Portuguese tin-glaze composition with raised figural decoration in an early Baroque style. This faience plate features pressed-mold construction, with a 19th century revival of the Mainz wheel mark of Höchst Porcelain...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
19th Century Italian Baroque Parcel Gilt and Hand Painted Table Box Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a coffee table or a shelf with this elegant and colorful casket. Crafted in Italy circa 1880, the Venetian box stands on heavily carved feet decorated with gilt acanthus lea...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Church Wrought Iron Candlestick with 18 lights
Located in PARIS, FR
This grand 17th-century German wrought iron church candelabrum is a magnificent example of the era’s evolving ironwork techniques, where craftsmanship and artistic expression merged ...
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Pair of Torches in Gilded, Turned and Carved Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stunning pair of Swedish silver candlesticks, each featuring a round rubber base for added stability. The candlesticks are elegantly decorated with intricate floral and leaf motifs...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Silvered Champagne Bucket, Bronze, Medici Urn Greek Gods dancing Maidens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large size cast Bronze with high detailing Champagne bucket with Greek gods of wine and fertility on the sides. High polished lost wax bronze casting with a...
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20th Century North American Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Marble Bust
Located in Allerum, SE
Impressive early 18th century hand carved life-size marble bust of a Roman man, circa 1700 Italy, possibly older.
Condition is good with minor chips and nicks consistent with age...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Early 17th Century Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, K
Amazing Baroque sculpture of a woman wearing a crown in original paint. Her hands are missing. Colors are untouched, recently cleaned off from a thick dark coating, I have images fro...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Pair of Old English Ellis Silver Plate Rococo Style Three-Light Candelabra
Located in Birmingham, AL
A pair . Pair Of Vintage /Antique? Barker-ellis Silver
Plated Convertible Candelabras/candlesticks made in England The silver vintage/ antique candleholders are beautiful . Each candelabra includes a removable candle snuffer and/or you can remove the arms and have single candlesticks. The candlesticks have curved arms and square bases with ornate curved design. These will
Add a touch of elegance to your home decor ., they are perfect for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere during any occasion. The Art Deco style and post-1940 age make them a unique addition to your collection.
Crafted with high-quality silverplate, these candelabras are not only stylish but also durable. adds to their charm and elegance. Ideal for any vintage or antique silver collector...
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Mid-20th Century British Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Apollo Di Piombino Del Louvre, Bust in Terracotta, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Apollo Di Piombino Del Louvre, bust in Terracotta - Kouros Di Piombino early 20th century
Measures: height 46 cm
width 20 cm
depth 15 cm
Weight 3 kg
Artist / designer / architect an...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Roman Bronze Emperor Bust from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE Roman bronze from the 19th century. Important bronze from the end of the 19th century roman signed S.V. The black marble base is later. Grand tour of Rome. Excellent condition ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Belgian, Cast Silver Louis XVI Candlesticks
Located in Torino, IT
An elegant pair of French silver candlesticks. They both feature Belgian silver hallmarks. Mons 1783. Weight: 846 grams.
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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Pair of Period Baroque Venetian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 18th century Venetian Baroque appliques in 'Legno Dorata'. Each with three curved wire arms clad in water gilt gesso, terminating in carved water giltwood candle cups. Very g...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Italian 18th Century Gilt-wood 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
Materials
Giltwood
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
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece
Very Early 18th Century Giltwood Italian Baroque Centerpiece . This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will add instant elegance
A center piece on an entrance table . vibrant and charming . Old world charm traditional , decorative object for interior decoration design , A perfect gift during the holiday season , or special house warming present . It will be a great addition to your special collection in a library as part of the bibelot.
Great shape Carved vide poche. A later copper center liner hand hammered to use as a Dresser caddy or valet tray and sundries bowl at the center .
Home & Accessories collection...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Sandstone Sculpture, Southern Germany, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Sandstone sculpture of a saint in a garment rich in folds. Arms and attributes missing. Weathered patina condition.
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Candlestick Pair Brass Flemish Pricket Heart Initialled Love Token
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
FINE PAIR OF LATE 17TH CENTURY, PERSONALISED, FLEMISH, BRASS CANDLESTICKS WITH PRICKETS, POSSIBLY A LOVE TOKEN AS INSCRIBED WITH A HEART MOTIF AND INITIALS
- Personalised : The bot...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Wood
Rare baroque 18th Century Hatbox Lid: Authentic Wall Decoration for Rustic Homes
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step back in time with this exquisite find: the lid of a rare hatbox dating back to the early 18th century, circa 1740. Crafted from solid wood and ado...
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1740s German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
JESUS CHIELD German Sculpture, from the 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHIELD
German Sculpture, from the 17th century
in silver metal.
Set on a wooden base.
Height. (sculpture) 52 cm. Height: (total) 60 cm.
good conditions
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of large baroque statues , Italy Genova 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of large statues carved in the round, probably representing cerulean angels (although there is no evidence of wings on the back), or allegories of fortune (in which case we can ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
17th century, Pair of Italian Baroque Walnut Sculptures
Located in IT
17th century, Pair of Italian Baroque Walnut Sculptures
Measures: H 104 X W 60 X D 30 cm
The pair of sculptures was made in the Venetian area in Italy towards the end of the 17th ce...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Logbin Brass Copper Rivets Planter
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Unusual with the copper band which is highly decorative elevating the calibre of this log bin.
Holds a large quantity of large logs or coal.
Suitable for everyday use.
Could be re-purposed as a jardiniere or wine cooler for a party.
An upper band of copper attached to the brass body with copper rivets...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
A wrought Iron Stand with a brass bowl , 17th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A forged iron stand with a brass bowl. North European and made in the late 17th century
There are not that many untouched 17th c objects out on the market but this is one of them. ...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
XXL Antique Baroque Wrought Iron 3-Arm Candelabra with Fresco of Saint Joseph
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a unique Baroque 3-arm candelabra done in wrought iron. It features a small fresco of Saint Joseph holding a white lily. The candelabra is rich in flora...
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1730s Austrian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Materials
Marble
Candlestick Pair Pewter Early 20th century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candlesticks made from tin. Made in Sweden, Stockholm early 20th century. J.L. Hultman 1923-1957. Made in Baroque style with flattened ball feet and decorated with c-format...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Early Italian Carved Figure Of A Seated King
Located in Essex, MA
Figure seated on rock work wearing a crown.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Candlestick with Triangular Base, Bronze, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Candlestick with triangular base. Bronze. Spain, 18th century.
Bronze candlestick with a triangular base raised on three legs and enhanced with moldi...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Paluzie globe from the XIX century. Desktop globe from the xix century made by the house: Faustino Paluzie-Barcelona. The base is made of ebonized w...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French 1780s Baroque Style Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Sitting on a Pillow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque style walnut putto from the late 18th century, sitting on a pillow. Created in France during the last quarter of the 18th century, this walnut sculpture charms us wi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Gold Gilt Gesso Frame German Decorated Wall Plaque Plate c1920s
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gold Gilt Gesso Frame German Decorated Wall Plaque Plate c1920s
Category
20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Gesso, Hardwood
Chandelier Barovier & Toso B.A.G en verre soufflé
Located in London, England
Bougeoir Ercole Barovier et Ermanno Toso, est bien plus qu’un simple accessoire ; c'est une œuvre d'art en verre soufflé, emblématique du savoir-faire artisanal. Avec ses dimensions ...
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1990s Czech Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Early Giltwood Book Stands Carved as Doves
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of early giltwood book stands carved as doves mounted upon orbs, from the late 17th or early 18th century. Nice large scale. Books are laid open across the backs of the doves' w...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Giltwood
Early 18th Century candelabra
Located in SE
Large candelabra, presumably made in Sweden in early 18th century.
Highly unusual, made in brass, with four candle holders.
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Early 20th Century European Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Italian 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.
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Large Copper Panel with Putti Dog and Bird
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extraordinary and unique, this gorgeous large sculptural copper panel depicting 16 charming dancing Putti, playing and amusing themselves, with 1 dog and 1 bird, after Clodion, early...
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Early 18th century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Dome-Top Box
Located in Troy, NY
Unusual carved box with a dome top cover and one-drawer.
Nice dried out light color.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Forged Iron Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French forged iron two-arm candelabra with a painted and parcel gilded finish.
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Decorative Objects
Antique Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Chest, Circa 1830
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Portuguese Rosewood Baroque Chest, Circa 1830
Suited for Jewelry, Occasional Storage, or Decorative Use
Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from Lisbon, Portugal
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Marble Sculpture Depicting "Saint Cristofer" 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Marble sculpture depicting "Saint Cristofer" 18th century
Marble base.
Some defects
Good condition for the age
Measures: 36 x 14 x 7 cm.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 18th Century Japanese Imari Vase
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare Japanese late 17th-early 18th century Imari vase of beaker-type, porcelain of elongated ovoid shape with flaring neck, painted in the Im...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chapman Granddaughter Clock from Spain
Located in Asheville, NC
This beautiful walnut granddaughter clock made in Spain is tall and slender and will fit in any corner location.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple
Baroque Guild Chest, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque guild drawer with side brass handles and domed lid. The body stands on pressed ball feet, has rounded corners and is veneered on all sides in walnut with strapwork marquetry.
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Mid-18th Century Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Wood
Italian 19th Century Baroque Pair of Candelabre
Located in palm beach, FL
Spectacular pair of gilded bronze candelabre. Seven candles can go on each candelabra, the decorations delicat of flowers with stones of colors in glass, gives all the charms of the ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Two Marble Busts, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two life-size, expressive busts of white marble as allegories of winter as an old man with coat and tongs - and - of spring as a youth with cap, on conical stelae with leaf ornaments...
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Apollo Di Piombino Del Louvre, Bust in Terracotta, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Apollo Di Piombino Del Louvre, bust in Terracotta - Kouros Di Piombino early 20th century
Measures: height 46 cm
width 20 cm
depth 15 cm
Weight 3 kg
Artist / designer / architect an...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Pair of Lidded Vases in cut glass, Bohemia, circa 1790
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An outstanding pair of covered vases, or Deckelpokals, in blown glass with wheel-cur engraving. Bohemia at this time was the centre of elaborate but exceptionally fine glass cutting,...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Portuguese silver jewerly box with semi-precious stones on the lid circa 1850.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible portuguese silver jewerly box with semi-precious stones on the lid circa 1850.
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1850s Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Large Bronze Clock Signed Clodion 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BRONZE CLOCK SIGNED CLODION 90X60X36 CM IN PAVONE AND GOLDEN BRONZE.TOP QUALITY.OVER 40 KG.GOOD CONDITION.THE MECHANISM WORKS.
very good cond...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Italian Contemporary Hand-Carved Wood Frame with Gold Leaf Cover
Located in Prato, IT
Italian contemporary hand-carved wood frame with gold leaf cover. Available in custom sizes. Measures: cm. 41 x 8 x 42.5 (internal cm.22 x 23).
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2010s Italian Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Head of a Saint from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Head of a saint from the 18th century.
The head is in good condition, it is made of wax, with glass eyes. Italy 18th century. Measurements: 20x22x15 cm.
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Venetian Gentleman Candleholder, Murano, Italy
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage Venetian gentleman candleholder, hand crafted in Murano, Italy. The maker is attributed to Barovier & Toso from probably the mid 1950's. The candleholder is in very good cond...
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1950s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Playing children, hand carved
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Hand carved playing children, original painted white.
There is missing a part, a tree of life or something similar (see picture 6).
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1750s Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
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.