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.

Style: Baroque

Barbedienne Art Nouveau Onyx Clock, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

BARBEDIENNE ART NOUVEAU ONYX CLOCK EXCELLENT CLOCK OF THE XIX CENTURY MADE IN ONYX AND BRONZE BY BARBEDIENNE-SIGNED ON THE CLOCK AND ON THE CUP ART N...

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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Barbedienne Art Nouveau Onyx Clock, 19th Century

$5,280

A pair of Italian late 19th century Baroque st Giltwood wood mirrored sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and very attractive pair of Italian late 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood, patinated wood, and pressed metal mirrored sconces. Each beautifully shaped sconce retains its ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

A pair of Italian late 19th century Baroque st Giltwood wood mirrored sconces

$15,900 / set

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood And Patinated Wood Putti Statue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and extremely decorative Italian 17th century Baroque period Giltwood and patinated wood Putti statue. The statue is raised by a Giltwood plinth with a Coeur-de-Rai carved...

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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood And Patinated Wood Putti Statue

$19,800

Baroque Rain White Ceramic Sculpture Glazed Earthenware Contemporary

Located in London, GB

Renzi & Reale, Baroque Rain, 2003, glazed earthenware. Measures: 36 x 36 x 56 cm Large white ceramic sculpture by renowned designer-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Baroque Rain White Ceramic Sculpture Glazed Earthenware Contemporary

$10,054 Sale Price

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Pair of 19th Century Cups

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of 19th century cups. In very good condition. The bronze has a fine chiselure. Beautiful patina. Good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Cups

$1,661 / set

Baroque Dutch Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

Baroque Dutch style in gilt bronze by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. As a faithful replica, it features different ball-shaped elements. The sconce ends with a...

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2010s Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Baroque Dutch Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

$2,729 / item

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

Pair of large baroque statues , Italy Genova 17th century

$15,427

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

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock

$12,977

Candle Holders, 17th Century Italian Polychromed Carved Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

A pair of early 17th Century Baroque polychromed carved wood Angel sculptures with torch shaped candleholders.

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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Candle Holders, 17th Century Italian Polychromed Carved Wood

$9,600 Sale Price / set

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Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier

By Valadier

Located in Madrid, ES

A beautiful Italian work of the eighteenth, The mechanism works perfectly - Measures: 40 x 18 x 48 cm Made in marble. possibly workshop of Valadier.

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier

$3,856

Large 19th Century Pic-Cierges, French

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Tall and elegant pair of repoussé copper baroque, Louis XV style pricket sticks.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Copper

Large 19th Century Pic-Cierges, French

$3,322 / set

Caltagirone ceramic amphora, mid-19th century

Located in Catania, IT

Caltagirone ceramic amphora with satyr mask, mid-19th century.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Caltagirone ceramic amphora, mid-19th century

$937

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Mecca Torchières

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking pair of Italian 18th century Baroque period Mecca Torchières. Each Torchière is raised by three elegant scrolled feet below the triangular shaped lightly curved base with ...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Mecca Torchières

$19,800 / set

Pair of cereriferous angels, Flanders, 17th c.

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful pair of ceraferous angels sculpted in the round in a very lively position (the movement in the hair is remarkable), almost Baroque. Very fine execution of the plastron armo...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Pair of cereriferous angels, Flanders, 17th c.

$18,394

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.

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Decorative Objects

Pair of French Forged Iron Candelabra

$1,250 / set

Late 17th Century French Fine Carved Wood and Polychromed Pocket Watch Holder

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 17th century French extremely fine carved wood polychromed and gold gilded pocket watch holder. It has a carved cup behind the front opening to hold th...

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17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Late 17th Century French Fine Carved Wood and Polychromed Pocket Watch Holder

$4,950

Angel Sculptures with Torch Shaped Candleholders, 17th Century

Located in North Miami, FL

A pair of early 17th Century Baroque polychromed carved wood Angel sculptures with torch shaped candleholders.

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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Angel Sculptures with Torch Shaped Candleholders, 17th Century

$7,600 Sale Price / set

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19th Century Carved Wood Italian Urn Mounted as Lamp, Charming small scale.

Located in Buchanan, MI

19th century carved wood Italian urn mounted as lamp, silver leaf finish with nice old patina. Charming smaller scale.

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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century Carved Wood Italian Urn Mounted as Lamp, Charming small scale.

$1,200

Tall French Chromed Solid Cast Alter Candlestick

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Tall, heavy and substantial alter candlestick, France 1950's. This single brass sculpture has been untouched and retains its original patina. Wonderful addition as a centerpiece on a...

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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tall French Chromed Solid Cast Alter Candlestick

$460 Sale Price

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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

Playing children, hand carved

$1,780

Spectacular Pair of 18th Century Italian Prickets, Great Old Worn Finish/Patina

Located in Buchanan, MI

Spectacular pair of 18th century Italian prickets, great old worn finish/patina. Great scale and proportions.

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Spectacular Pair of 18th Century Italian Prickets, Great Old Worn Finish/Patina

$4,800 / set

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Dutch brass Hanukkah lamp made in a baroque style in the 18th century. Openwork triangular backplate designed almost in a keyhole fashion supports eight deep rectangular oil receptacles with sharply pointed spouts. The pinched rectangular drip pan...

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18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century

$6,500

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp , Morocco 19th century

Located in New York, NY

Hannukah lamp from Morocco made out of brass cast in the late 19th century. The backplate for this menorah is built like the front of a structure with three doorways under three clo...

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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp , Morocco 19th century

$3,000

FRENCH FRUIT BOARD TABLE CENTER "Val St. Lambert" 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

FRENCH FRUIT BOARD TABLE CENTER "Val St. Lambert" 19th Century in molded crystal with silver mounts. Hallmark (Boar II), in use since (1887-1938). Crystal marked "Val St. Lambert". ...

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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

FRENCH FRUIT BOARD TABLE CENTER "Val St. Lambert" 19th Century

$1,875

PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century Italians, gilt carving with metal applications. Small defects. Dim.: 35 x 32 cm good conditions

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century

$2,610 / set

Large Wall Dish with Grapes Découpage

By Gabriella Bottacin of Venice 1

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Large wonderful gold-foiled glass dish with découpage technique. More scenographic than a picture... with a good price for closing activities. O/5446 -

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Fiberglass

Large Wall Dish with Grapes Découpage

$1,424

Great 19th Century Marble Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

Great 19th century marble clock Beautiful marble clock from the 19th century french. It is in very good condition with some unimportant fa...

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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Great 19th Century Marble Clock

$4,034

French Chinoiserie Wig Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved and painted, arched-top, Chinoiserie decorated hinged wig box with original bronze hardware. The top featuring a trio of figures in a lush landscap...

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18th Century Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Chinoiserie Wig Box

$4,750

Sterling Silver and Onyx Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant, molded sterling silver, hinged top box. The top features an onyx panel.

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Sterling Silver and Onyx Box

$9,000

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Candelabra

Located in Buchanan, MI

Charming 19th century carved wood four arm candleabra in the form of a putti with silver leaf finish.

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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Candelabra

$2,800

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.