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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
Large Italian 18th Century Gilt-wood Jardinière or Planter
Large Italian 18th Century Gilt-wood Jardinière or Planter

Large Italian 18th Century Gilt-wood Jardinière or Planter

$10,498Sale Price|20% Off

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

Italian 18th century Baroque st. Silver leaf, and Giltwood centerpiece
Italian 18th century Baroque st. Silver leaf, and Giltwood centerpiece

Italian 18th century Baroque st. Silver leaf, and Giltwood centerpiece

$16,200

Italian 18th century Baroque st. Silver leaf, and Giltwood centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and finely detailed Italian 18th century Baroque st. faux Porphyry, Silver leaf, and Giltwood centerpiece. This stunning centerpiece is raised on a square faux Porphyry base...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Leaf

Little Alabaster Dog of the 19th Century
Little Alabaster Dog of the 19th Century

Little Alabaster Dog of the 19th Century

$417

Little Alabaster Dog of the 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

LITTLE ALABASTER DOG OF THE XIX CENTURY. DOG IN MINIATURE OF THE XIX CENTURY. MEASURES: 11X11X5CM. Good condition.

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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

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

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

$1,884

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

Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood and Faux Painted Baroque Torchières
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood and Faux Painted Baroque Torchières

Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood and Faux Painted Baroque Torchières

$64,500 / set

Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood and Faux Painted Baroque Torchières

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and large scale true pair of Italian 18th century giltwood and faux painted Baroque Torchières. Each Torchière is raised by a striking pedestal with fine scrolled foliate ...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

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

PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century

$2,624 / set

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

Materials

Wood

Gilded Bronze and Silver Figure 19th Century
Gilded Bronze and Silver Figure 19th Century

Gilded Bronze and Silver Figure 19th Century

$596

Gilded Bronze and Silver Figure 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Gilded bronze and silver figure. Figure in golden bronze on wooden pedestal and decorated with silver shield. Present some Missing see photos. Measures: 35 x 30 x 17 cm. good condi...

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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Italian Carved Gilt Candelabra
Italian Carved Gilt Candelabra

Italian Carved Gilt Candelabra

$5,500 / set

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

19th Century Pair of Bronze Statues Romeo and Juliet
19th Century Pair of Bronze Statues Romeo and Juliet

19th Century Pair of Bronze Statues Romeo and Juliet

$22,666

19th Century Pair of Bronze Statues Romeo and Juliet

Located in Marseille, FR

Pair of bronze statues representing the most famous and romantic lovers of Verona: Romeo and Juliet. Period 19th century by Angelo Cuglierero (...

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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early Italian Carved Figure Of A Seated King
Early Italian Carved Figure Of A Seated King

Early Italian Carved Figure Of A Seated King

$2,800

Early Italian Carved Figure Of A Seated King

Located in Essex, MA

Figure seated on rock work wearing a crown.

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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Oak Ceroferarius Angels , Flanders , 17th Century
Pair of Oak Ceroferarius Angels , Flanders , 17th Century

Pair of Oak Ceroferarius Angels , Flanders , 17th Century

$19,087 / set

Pair of Oak Ceroferarius Angels , Flanders , 17th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful pair of cerulean angels sculpted in the round in a very lively position (the movement in the hair is remarkable), almost baroque. Very nice execution of the armour in the ...

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17th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

2 Majesatical Sevre Vase in antique 18th Century Style, Paris
2 Majesatical Sevre Vase in antique 18th Century Style, Paris

2 Majesatical Sevre Vase in antique 18th Century Style, Paris

$7,754 / item

2 Majesatical Sevre Vase in antique 18th Century Style, Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Jewels porcelain with high-quality, engraved and patinated bronze mounting. Ovoider, partially carcassed body on raised Qudrat foot with decorative plastic garlands, curly rising lid...

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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian 18th Century Giltwood Jardinière or Planter
Large Italian 18th Century Giltwood Jardinière or Planter

Large Italian 18th Century Giltwood Jardinière or Planter

$10,498Sale Price|20% Off

Large Italian 18th 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.

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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Century Giltwood Jardinière or Planter
Italian Century Giltwood Jardinière or Planter

Italian Century Giltwood Jardinière or Planter

$13,122

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.

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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

17th Century 'Baroque' Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Sculptures
17th Century 'Baroque' Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Sculptures

17th Century 'Baroque' Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Sculptures

$15,960Sale Price / set|20% Off

17th Century 'Baroque' Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Sculptures

Located in North Miami, FL

17th Century (Baroque) pair of Italian carved and polychromed figures. Each statue is holding a torchere and are mounted on their original turned wooden faux marble column.  

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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair Of Italian Late 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Mirrored Candelabras
Pair Of Italian Late 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Mirrored Candelabras

Pair Of Italian Late 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Mirrored Candelabras

$36,800 / set

Pair Of Italian Late 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Mirrored Candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely unique pair of Italian late 17th century Baroque period polychrome and giltwood mirrored candelabras. Each candelabra is raised by a rectangular base with fi...

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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

MID 18th CENTURY PAIR OF GOLDEN WOOD CANDLESTICKS
MID 18th CENTURY PAIR OF GOLDEN WOOD CANDLESTICKS

MID 18th CENTURY PAIR OF GOLDEN WOOD CANDLESTICKS

$3,340 / set

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Baroque Giltwood Flat Back Candelabra - Circa 1700
Pair of Baroque Giltwood Flat Back Candelabra - Circa 1700

Pair of Baroque Giltwood Flat Back Candelabra - Circa 1700

$7,800 / set

Pair of Baroque Giltwood Flat Back Candelabra - Circa 1700

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Each carved with a central baluster issuing stylized leaf scrolls terminating in a candlecup

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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Carved Walnut Putti, Twin Caryatid
Pair of 18th Century Carved Walnut Putti, Twin Caryatid

Pair of 18th Century Carved Walnut Putti, Twin Caryatid

$7,558

Pair of 18th Century Carved Walnut Putti, Twin Caryatid

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Pair of 18th Century Carved Walnut Putti, Twin Caryatid A very fine pair of 18th Century Cherub figures, the detail of these charming angelic lit...

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18th Century Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

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

$4,950

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

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

$19,800 / set

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

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

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

$4,800 / set

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

Christ Carrying His Cross, 17th Century, Carved Wood
Christ Carrying His Cross, 17th Century, Carved Wood

Christ Carrying His Cross, 17th Century, Carved Wood

$12,950

Christ Carrying His Cross, 17th Century, Carved Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

17th Century Italian wood image of Christ carrying his cross to calvary mounted on a hand-painted black panel and framed with a modern gold gilded hand-finished wood frame.  

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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold 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.

$1,200

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

Bowl Large Dairy Fruitwood Folk Vernacular, 18th Century
Bowl Large Dairy Fruitwood Folk Vernacular, 18th Century

Bowl Large Dairy Fruitwood Folk Vernacular, 18th Century

$4,108

Bowl Large Dairy Fruitwood Folk Vernacular, 18th Century

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

An exceptional, large 18th century treen turned fruitwood dairy bowl with a rich lustrous patina Provenance: Collection of the late Geoffrey Harley, Pickwick End, Corsham The f...

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1750s English Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Bronze Candle Holders Pair, 20th Century, after Antique Models
Bronze Candle Holders Pair, 20th Century, after Antique Models

Bronze Candle Holders Pair, 20th Century, after Antique Models

$1,192 / set

Bronze Candle Holders Pair, 20th Century, after Antique Models

Located in Madrid, ES

Two bronze candlesticks. Twentieth century. Two practically equal bronze candlesticks with a triangular base on legs (these with vegetal elements finished in claws holding balls) ...

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20th Century European Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Italian 17th Century Baroque Painted and Silver Gilt Tall Torchère
Italian 17th Century Baroque Painted and Silver Gilt Tall Torchère

Italian 17th Century Baroque Painted and Silver Gilt Tall Torchère

$5,500

Italian 17th Century Baroque Painted and Silver Gilt Tall Torchère

Located in Troy, NY

Italian 17th Century Baroque Painted and Silver Gilt Tall Torchère. The massive, sculpted wood and silver gilt tripod base holding up a turned wood stem fitted to hold a candle. The ...

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

An Eastern Galician or Ukrainian Brass Candle Lamp , 19th Century
An Eastern Galician or Ukrainian Brass Candle Lamp , 19th Century

An Eastern Galician or Ukrainian Brass Candle Lamp , 19th Century

$6,500

An Eastern Galician or Ukrainian Brass Candle Lamp , 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

An Eastern Galician or Ukraine dually made for use as a Hanukkah Lamp or on Shabbat as two candlestick holders with a special sand casting method. Beautifully cast back plate featur...

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19th Century Polish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century

$2,624 / set

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

Carlo Marcellini 'Florence 1644 – 1713', Florentine Baroque Putto
Carlo Marcellini 'Florence 1644 – 1713', Florentine Baroque Putto

Carlo Marcellini 'Florence 1644 – 1713', Florentine Baroque Putto

$73,964

Carlo Marcellini 'Florence 1644 – 1713', Florentine Baroque Putto

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Carlo Marcellini (Florence 1644 – 1713) Putto White and green marble 41.5 x 73.5 cm This marble putto carved in high relief, almost a tutto tondo, and set on an elegant green marble background, appears almost naked, sitting on a cloud. His peculiar pose, in adoration, suggests that the work was a part of a larger composition including other figures in devotion. Published in 2007 by Sandro Bellesi in the monograph dedicated to Gioacchino Fortini (pg.155), this beautiful marble putto was included in the catalog of Carlo Marcellini, a prominent figure in the baroque renewal of Florentine art. Born in Florence in 1644, Carlo Marcellini received his artistic education in the city of the lily, specializing in stone sculpture and stucco modeling under the guidance of Bartolomeo Cennini before continuing his studies in Rome in the Accademia Medicea founded by the Grand Duke Cosimo III in order to familiarize some more promising artists with the essential “ taste of Rome ”. Under the guidance of Ercole Ferrata and Ciro Ferri, Giovan Battista Foggini...

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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood Conch Shell
Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood Conch Shell

Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood Conch Shell

$19,900

Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood Conch Shell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and most attractive Italian early 18th century Baroque Period patinated Wood and Giltwood Conch Shell architectural element. This most decorative carved Giltwood Conch ...

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Signed Terracotta Pots, 20th Century
Pair of Signed Terracotta Pots, 20th Century

Pair of Signed Terracotta Pots, 20th Century

$1,014 / set

Pair of Signed Terracotta Pots, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of signed terracotta pots. 20th Century terracotta pots signed by the author: ortega. Very decorative. Each one measures: 60x20x19 cm. Good condition.

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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Anatomical Model in Wax from the 18th Century
Anatomical Model in Wax from the 18th Century

Anatomical Model in Wax from the 18th Century

$7,157

Anatomical Model in Wax from the 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Anatomical model in wax from the 18th century Extraordinary didactic anatomical model in wax. The use of this type of didactic model disappeared entering the 19th century and with t...

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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Head of a Saint from the 18th Century
Head of a Saint from the 18th Century

Head of a Saint from the 18th Century

$1,968

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

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

$18,350 / set

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

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Candelabra
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Candelabra

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Candelabra

$2,800

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

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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