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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 Swedish Silver Candlesticks
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

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Silver

Pair of Swedish Silver Candlesticks
Pair of Swedish Silver Candlesticks

Pair of Swedish Silver Candlesticks

Archangel Sculptures, 17th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of late 17th Century Italian Baroque carved wood, gold gilded and polychromed Archangel sculptures mounted on Lucite bases.
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Archangel Sculptures, 17th Century
Archangel Sculptures, 17th Century

Archangel Sculptures, 17th Century

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

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Wood

PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century
PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century

PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century

Pair of early 18th century German Baroque Polychrome Sculptures of Musicians
Located in Troy, NY
Charming and rare pair of carved wood and polychrome figures of joyous youths playing instruments.
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Early 18th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of early 18th century German Baroque Polychrome Sculptures of Musicians
Pair of early 18th century German Baroque Polychrome Sculptures of Musicians

Pair of early 18th century German Baroque Polychrome Sculptures of Musicians

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.: 34 x 18 cm good conditions
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century
PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century

PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century

Italian Painted and Lacquered Wooden Sculpture of a Kneeling Figure, Circa 1650
Located in CH
Italian Baroque painted and lacquered wooden sculpture of a kneeling figure. Circa 1650.  
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Italian Painted and Lacquered Wooden Sculpture of a Kneeling Figure, Circa 1650
Italian Painted and Lacquered Wooden Sculpture of a Kneeling Figure, Circa 1650

Italian Painted and Lacquered Wooden Sculpture of a Kneeling Figure, Circa 1650

Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque, oak, sculpture, upcycled into a 25” high, table lamp - Unusual statement & conversation piece; introducing an enduring classic theme into the int...
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1680s English Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Oak

Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque
Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque

Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque

Rare Bust of Alexander II in Gilded Bronze on a Malachite Base from the 19th Cen
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust of Alexander II. Rare bust of Alexander II in gilded bronze on a malachite base from the 19th century The quality of the bronze is excellent with man...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Bronze

Rare Bust of Alexander II in Gilded Bronze on a Malachite Base from the 19th Cen
Rare Bust of Alexander II in Gilded Bronze on a Malachite Base from the 19th Cen

Rare Bust of Alexander II in Gilded Bronze on a Malachite Base from the 19th Cen

Gold-foiled Glass 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... O/5446 - I wish to close my activities !
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Fiberglass

Gold-foiled Glass Large Wall Dish with Grapes Découpage
Gold-foiled Glass Large Wall Dish with Grapes Découpage

Gold-foiled Glass Large Wall Dish with Grapes Découpage

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

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Marble

Great 19th Century Marble Clock
Great 19th Century Marble Clock

Great 19th Century Marble Clock

Italian Carved and Lacquered Picture Frame, Circa 1700
Located in CH
Italian carved and Lacquered picture frame, Circa 1700 This Italian frame was most likely made in Emilia Romagna and more specifically in the town of Modena around the year 1700. De...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Italian Carved and Lacquered Picture Frame, Circa 1700
Italian Carved and Lacquered Picture Frame, Circa 1700

Italian Carved and Lacquered Picture Frame, Circa 1700

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
Barbedienne Art Nouveau Onyx Clock, 19th Century

Barbedienne Art Nouveau Onyx Clock, 19th Century

Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Celeste globe by Charles Dien it is signed Charles Dien 1840 in very good general condition measurements: 36 cm high and 15 cm in diameter very good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century
Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century

Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century

Italian Wooden Consoles 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ITALIAN WOODEN CONSOLES DECORATIVE ITALIAN CONSOLES OF THE XIX CENTURY MADE IN SOLID WOOD AND PAINTED WHITE. MEASURES: 115X57X92 CM good condi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Italian Wooden Consoles 19th Century
Italian Wooden Consoles 19th Century

Italian Wooden Consoles 19th Century

Italian 17th century Baroque Tall and Painted Torchère
Located in Troy, NY
Italian painted and silvered torchère, turned stem on a carved tripod base. Can be electrified.
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Italian 17th century Baroque Tall and Painted Torchère
Italian 17th century Baroque Tall and Painted Torchère

Italian 17th century Baroque Tall and Painted Torchère

Beautiful Early 1800's Medallion of Tsar Alexander II
Located in Madrid, ES
BEAUTIFUL EARLY 1800'S MEDALLION OF TSAR ALEXANDER II. IN GOOD GEMERAL CONDITION. PRESENT SLIGHT FAULTS ON THE EDGES- SEE PHOTOS. MEASURES: 10 CM DIAMET...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Beautiful Early 1800's Medallion of Tsar Alexander II
Beautiful Early 1800's Medallion of Tsar Alexander II

Beautiful Early 1800's Medallion of Tsar Alexander II

19th Century Bronze of the Heroic Putti
Located in London, GB
19th century bronze of the Heroic Putti, with traces of old gilding, modelled holding shield and sword aloft on circular Aswan marble plinth base, possibly German, after the original...
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19th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze of the Heroic Putti
19th Century Bronze of the Heroic Putti

19th Century Bronze of the Heroic Putti

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
Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier

Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier

Very large pair of armchairs, Italy, Tuscany, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional pair of armchairs, in carved wood, decorated with acanthus leaves and volutes, the armrests ending in lions' heads, the footrests in dolphins' heads. Traces of "a mecca" ...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Very large pair of armchairs, Italy, Tuscany, 17th c.
Very large pair of armchairs, Italy, Tuscany, 17th c.

Very large pair of armchairs, Italy, Tuscany, 17th c.

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

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

Fine Pair of 19th Century Cherub Candelabra on Porphyry Bases
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century bronze and gilded ormolu three branch candelabra, one modeled as a bacchanalian satyr, the other a putto, out stretched arms holding three br...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Pair of 19th Century Cherub Candelabra on Porphyry Bases
Fine Pair of 19th Century Cherub Candelabra on Porphyry Bases

Fine Pair of 19th Century Cherub Candelabra on Porphyry Bases

Italian Carved Gilt Candelabra
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of 18th century Italian carved figural, silver-gilt candelabra each with a four-candle arm.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Carved Gilt Candelabra
Italian Carved Gilt Candelabra

Italian Carved Gilt Candelabra

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
Candle Holders, 17th Century Italian Polychromed Carved Wood

Candle Holders, 17th Century Italian Polychromed Carved Wood

Cherubs Burying Their Pet, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century French carved-wood panel of a scene of Cherubs burying their pet, expressing that God cares about all of creation, and since pets are part of that creation, they are included in His care and attention. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel framed with a double walnut molding...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Walnut

Cherubs Burying Their Pet, 18th Century
Cherubs Burying Their Pet, 18th Century

Cherubs Burying Their Pet, 18th Century

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

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

Scene of Cherubs Farming, 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century French carved-wood panel of a scene of with Cherubs farming. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a double walnut molding...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Walnut

Scene of Cherubs Farming, 18th Century
Scene of Cherubs Farming, 18th Century

Scene of Cherubs Farming, 18th Century

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative true pair of Italian 18th century Baroque period giltwood statues. Each statue is raised by a rectangular ground like designed base where the char...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Statues
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Statues

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Statues

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
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Mecca Torchières

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Mecca Torchières

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

Materials

Copper

Large 19th Century Pic-Cierges, French
Large 19th Century Pic-Cierges, French

Large 19th Century Pic-Cierges, French

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
French Chinoiserie Wig Box

French Chinoiserie Wig Box

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
Sterling Silver and Onyx Box

Sterling Silver and Onyx Box

Two Rare Italian, Terracotta Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Italian terracotta sculptures of a knight, and horse, both in repousse armor decorated with dramatic plumes. Each mounted on cu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Lucite

Two Rare Italian, Terracotta Sculptures
Two Rare Italian, Terracotta Sculptures

Two Rare Italian, Terracotta Sculptures

Pair of South European Faux Marble Painted and Parcel-Gilt Wooden Torchères
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of South European carved parcel-giltwood and faux-marble painted torchères from the late 18th or early 19th century. Carved all-over with gilt acanthus foliage, each piece fea...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of South European Faux Marble Painted and Parcel-Gilt Wooden Torchères
Pair of South European Faux Marble Painted and Parcel-Gilt Wooden Torchères

Pair of South European Faux Marble Painted and Parcel-Gilt Wooden Torchères

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
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Candelabra

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Candelabra

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.: 53 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
PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century

PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century

19th Century Large Circular Garden Fountain Neptune, Italian Limestone Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental 19th Century three - tier garden fountain from Italy in hand carved limestone with a weathered patina. Four hand sculpted Caryatids surround the center base raising the ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Limestone

19th Century Large Circular Garden Fountain Neptune, Italian Limestone Fountain
19th Century Large Circular Garden Fountain Neptune, Italian Limestone Fountain

19th Century Large Circular Garden Fountain Neptune, Italian Limestone Fountain

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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