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.
Large Vintage Gold-Colored Frame Baroque Style Classic 86cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage gold-colored pine frame in classic Baroque style, second half of the 20th century. A nice frame size for getting creative, great as a mirror, for use as a chalkboard, or of ...
Plaster, Pine
Carrara marble sculpture depicting two wrestlers - 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carrara marble sculpture depicting two wrestlers - 20th century Beautiful Carrara marble sculpture depicting a pair of wrestlers. Exclusive work of refined quality. From Venice, p...
Marble
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock - Fully Restored and Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and highly decorative antique French Baroque drumhead clock, exquisitely cast in richly gilded bronze. The clock is raised upon a cushion-shaped...
Bronze
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Jewelery Box Baroque Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Jewelery box in solid 800 silver in Baroque style. This box was made by faithfully and perfectly copying the fashion jewelry boxes in the noble houses and villas in Italy in the 18t...
Agate, Silver
Wallace Baroque Silver Plate Bowl, 38 cm, Mid-20th Century, USA
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant large silver plate bowl for Your table: for desserts or fruit, to prepare a table center piece for Christmas. It's very beautiful ! with a g...
Silver Plate
$940Sale Price|46% Off
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Saint Figure, Italian, Circa 1800-1850, Glass Eyes
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice saint figure. Hand carved wood with glass eyes Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses.
Wood
$431Sale Price|49% Off
Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, France, circa 1750 Weathered Measurements include the wooden base. H:20,5cm W:16cm D:7cm
Wood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Virgin Immaculate with Silver Crown
Located in Madrid, ES
A deeply evocative Spanish Baroque carving of the Virgin Immaculate, dating from the 17th century. Executed in carved and polychromed wood, the figure is shown in prayer with hands j...
Wood
Octagonal rounding photo frame in sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal, notched photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine Baroque-style engraving and fire-enameled finish. External dimensions 8 x 11 cm, oval interior 4.7 x ...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century Italian Bozzetto 'Saint Paul on Patmos' c. 1720–1730 Terracotta
Located in Epfach, DE
Italian, Bozzetto, 'Saint Paul on Patmos', c. 1720–1730. Terracotta, monogrammed 'J F'. This expressive and finely modelled Italian terracotta bozzetto was likely created in Rome ar...
Terracotta
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spanish, 18th century or earlier. An 18th century Spanish bargueno or vargueno traveling desk, used for storing documents, jewels, or sewing box. The six drawer chest is inset with ...
Iron
Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-engraved Baroque-style design Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rounded rectangular pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver with a fine hand-engraved Baroque-style design and fire-enamelled finish. Dimensions: 3.5 x 4.3 x 1.4 cm. Weight: 36 g. Desi...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Leather Picture Frame
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted Italian picture frame from the 1970s, wrapped in richly patinated leather. The thick, twisted border adds sculptural texture and warmth, showcasing subtle wear that enhan...
Leather
18th Century French Carved Giltwood Cherub Head Fragment
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This early 18th-century carved giltwood double cherub wall appliqué is a substantial and highly sculptural fragment, European in origin. Formed as two closely arranged cherub heads f...
Gesso, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Brass Altar Palmettes
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Brass Altar Palmettes Pair of sumptuous decorative Baroque style lanceolate palm leaves in openwork repousse brass, dating back to the 19th cent...
Brass
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.
Brass
Italy Sicily Late 19th Century Set 7 Kitchen Wooden Tiles with Rural Scenes
Located in Brescia, IT
This particular set of wooden tiles, was handmade with colorful rural scenes, to decorate the sides of the Sicilian carts used during popular folks. Thes...
Wood
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Meissen Porcelain Lady Figurine Watching a Bird
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Meissen Porcelain lady figurine that it is part of group of five that represents the five senses. She represents the sense of Touch. It depicts an 18th century lady in a chair beside a side table that has a large birdcage...
Porcelain
Monumental Life-Size Baroque Sculpture of Saint Martin of Tours
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Germany, circa 1750 A monumental and exceptionally rare life-size Baroque sculpture depicting Saint Martin of Tours, masterfully hand-carved in wood and retaining its original polyc...
Wood
Levade With Rider, Spanish Riding School Vienna, Horse By Augarten, 20th Century
By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Vienna, AT
The levade (French 'se lever' = to rise) is an exercise in classical horsemanship in which the horse shifts its weight onto its bent hind legs, raises its torso at an angle of less t...
Porcelain
Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Wedding Photo Album Scrap Book 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Maitland Smith tooled leather memories photo album scrap book with wooden spine and stamped gilt details. Front of cover incorporates an oval photo space with an or...
Leather
17th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Carving of Christ
Located in Stamford, CT
A large-scale 17th century Spanish carving of Christ on the cross. Possibly of a much earlier date, the features and posture owing much to Byzantine depictions of Christ, especially ...
Chestnut
17th Century Hague Clock Signed by Pieter Visbagh, circa 1675
By A. Petersen & Co.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Unusually small Hague clock made c. 1675 by Pieter Visbagh, who was apprenticed by Salomon Coster. The latter made the first pendulum clock according to th...
Ebony, Olive
BEAUTIFUL ROMAN TORSO IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE 21th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
BEAUTIFUL ROMAN TORSO IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE 21th Century Reproduction of roman torso. White Carrara marble. Height 68 cm Max height 94 cm Width 40 cm Depth 23base cm Base of t...
Marble
18th Century Carved Wood Panel – Polychrome Head Of Cherub – Putto
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Polychrome Carved Head Of Cherub / Putti / Putto Exquisite 18th-century carved wood panel features a stunning polychrome head of a cherub, also...
Wood
Large Gold Baroque-Style Frame – Classic Wooden Frame 121x71cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large gold-colored vintage pine frame featuring a beautiful aged patina; designed in a classic Baroque style and adorned with acanthus leaves and a ribbon pattern along the border. D...
Gesso, Plaster, Pine
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Carnation Flower
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1625 – 1650 A finely painted blue and white Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a Carnation. A highly unusual tile, as in this period, most tiles are still...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Sculpture - Roman Warrior in Red Travertine - Fascist Period - H 182 cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture - Roman Warrior in Red Travertine - Fascist Period - H 182 cm, early 20th century Magnificent and unique red travertine sculpture depicting a Roman warrior. A work dating...
Marble
Sacred Heart of Jesus Bust Christian Luxury White Sculpture Gold Luster - Floral
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
A masterpiece of Catholic devotional art, this hand-crafted luxury porcelain bust of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ stands as one of the most refined interpretations of this enduri...
Porcelain
Spanish Colonial Gilt Wood Vargueno With Red and Black Paint
Located in Stamford, CT
Spanish Colonial style painted and gilt wood table top vargueno, a chest with eight drawers and four doors with iron drop pulls. A sweet little chest with a lot of personality, decor...
Iron
German Baroque Painted Wood Angel Sculptures, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 18th Century German Baroque Carved Wooden Angel Sculptures. Each cherubic angel is depicted in dynamic, flowing motion with beautifully detailed features and in the original ...
Wood
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a VOC ship in the Storm
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1630 – 1660 A finely painted blue and white Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a Dutch East India Trading Company (VOC) ship. This ship is sailing in very...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$12,450Sale Price|32% Off
Fine French 19th Century Bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton & Lion" After Falconet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Patinated bronze Figure of "Milo of Croton and the Lion" after the marble sculpture of Milon de Crotone by renown French...
Marble, Bronze
Maitland Smith Baroque Style Wrought Iron & Bronze Floor Pricket Candlestick
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Maitland Smith Baroque Style Wrought Iron & Bronze Floor Pricket Candlestick.
Wrought Iron
$123Sale Price|20% Off
Set of 2 Golden Baroque Frames Wood Classic Painting 36x28cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Set of 2 small golden pine frames, completely in antique style, decorated with a decorative and classic pattern all around, circa mid 20th century. Nice small size of frames, nice a...
Wood
Monumental Baroque Style Brass Candle Holders - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A monumental pair of brass candle holders. Turned in a Baroque style with broad wax pans, baluster columns, square knops, and triangular bases raised on small bracket feet. Some ligh...
Brass
$1,328Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19 century Sheffield Silverplate Candelabrum
Located in Birmingham, AL
This antique 19 century Sheffield Silver Co. Candelabrum circa.1877. It will be a great addition to one's collection of Antique Lighting for use & decorative display. & f...
Silver Plate
Pair of French 18th Century Régence Brass Candlesticks
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive and charming pair of early French 18th Century brass candlesticks featuring hand-etchings throughout as well as a detailed octagonal base. Fantastic pair featured on a sid...
Metal, Brass
Grand Father Case Clock with Chinese Figures 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Grand father case clock with Chinese figures xixth English clock from the 19th century decorated with Asian landscapes. The clock works perfectly and is ...
Wood
17th century marble spiral architectural fragment
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 17th century architectural fragment probably part of a sculpted colomn or doorway. With a spiraling bread between two straight angels carved out meticulous and skilfully. As a obje...
Carrara Marble
Pair of ceramic perulas from Triana , glazed green terracotta and wrought iron
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding pair of ceramic perulas from Triana or Lucena, made of glazed terracotta with a bright green finish. They are presented on a highly ornamented wrought iron base, primari...
Wrought Iron
Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of animal figures: European roller leaning forward, also known as almond crow in German-speaking countries, sitting on a tree trunk with o...
Porcelain
Very Large Copper Wall Plate Depiction Saint Martin on Horse in Relief
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very large hamered copper wall plate depiction Saint Martin on horse in relief. Signed A Louis. Early 20th century. Measures: Diameter 75 cm.
Copper
Antique 18th Century Flemish Brass Candlestick with Drip Tray
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An elegant Flemish brass candlestick dating to the early 18th century, featuring a well-proportioned baluster stem and a broad drip tray. The candlestick stands on a tiered circular ...
Brass, Bronze
$2,785Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Picture Frame, Lacquered and Gilded Wood, Italy, 17th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Small Baroque frame, lacquered and gilded. Openwork wooden frame richly carved with leaf subjects. Italy, 17th century.
Wood
Antique German Pewter Tankards, early 19th century. Set of 4.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique German Pewter Tankards, early 19th century. Set of 4. Highly decorative set of four German jugs or tankards with perfect authentic pewte...
Pewter
$613Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Baroque Bronze Candlesticks - 19th - Gothic & Renaissance style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This interesting pair of bronze candlesticks combines the elegance of the Baroque with Gothic and Renaissance influences. The tripod base, finished with scrolls, is topped with a twi...
Bronze
A Pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks, Brass, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks, Brass. Made during the early 18th Century. A beautiful pair of late baroque candlesticks, in a warm tone of brass. In the Late Baroque of the ea...
Brass
18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Baby Jesus
Located in Ballard, CA
18th century exceptional Italian carved wood and polychromed figure depicting baby Jesus holding the world in his hand, he has halo made from sterling silver and the globe is also sterling silver.This piece would have originally been dressed in an elaborate gown and would have been changed into different attire depending on the holy season. Extremely detailed and the carving is exceptional. this piece came from a very reputable merchant in Verona, I did inherit it from my mother in Law...
Silver
Large Italian Decorative Embossed Leather Box
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Decorative Embossed Leather Box. Offered is a shapely mid century Italian decorative leather box. This large scale leather box is a beautiful shade of red/orange with g...
Leather
18th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Head of an Angel
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Italian carved giltwood head of an angel. Hand carved with a vivid expression and just amazing hair. A peg on the reverse for attachment to a larger relief or group scul...
Giltwood
18th Century Tin Glazed Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Vase or Jar
By Delft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 18th century Dutch Delft pottery vase or jar. Of typical vasiform shape with medium and deep blue Chinoiserie landscape decoration, dot border to the top rim, and swag...
Delft
Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare Danish blue and white faience ink stand by Johan Ernst Pfau for Store Kongensgade Faience Manufactory, Copenhagen Denmark circa 1740. This inkwell retain with its original ink a...
Faience
16th Century Spanish Terracotta Vase
Located in Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish Terracotta Vase Hand made marks around the vase.
Terracotta
18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure, Terracotta & Wood Man with Red Beret
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure of Man wearing a Red Beret, dressed in traditional Italian garments. Creche figures were dressed in rich...
Terracotta, Textile, Wood
Saint Michael the Archangel, polychrome carved wood, attributed to L.S. Carmona
Located in Madrid, España
A polychrome carved wooden statue of St. Michael the Archangel. It's believed to be the work of Luis Salvador Carmona (Nava del Rey, Valladolid, 15 November 1708 – Madrid, 4 Februar...
Wood
Rare Italian Carved Polychromed Crèche Santos Saint Angel Figurine ca. 1750
Located in Shippensburg, PA
NEAPOLITAN CARVED AND POLYCHROMED CRÈCHE FIGURE OF AN ANGEL Italy, circa second half of the 18th-century 14 3/4" H x 5" D x 6 1/2" W [dimensions approximate] ref. 511CMB09X An exquisite carved and polychromed Neapolitan crèche figure...
Terracotta, Fabric, Glass, Wood
Maitland-Smith Baroque Handmade Antiqued Brass Desktop Photo Picture Frame 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Maitland Smith antiqued brass photo frame with baroque styling and easel back. Designed and Handmade in Thailand by Maitland-Smith Ltd. Dimensions: 5.75" x 4.5" x ...
Brass
$10,413Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Antique early 18th-century Carved Wooden Gilded Corner Consoles
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a stunning pair of 100% original gold leaf gilt and polished corner consoles, meticulously hand-carved from solid linden wood. Made in southern France around 1710, t...
Gold Leaf
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Of superb quality, this red tortoise shell box with beautifully executed gilded brass mounts was most likely originally made to hold Tea of Sirih. It is in very fine antique conditio...
Brass