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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
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...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of brazilian baroque candlesticks in wood polychrome circa 1800
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and original pair of brazilian candlesticks in wood polychomed circa 1800.
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Early 1800s Brazilian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Lunéville Faience Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
a large handsome pair of Lunéville faience lions, each shown resting on a green sponged plinth base with his tail curled over his back, their legs, p...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Italian Hand Carved Marble Shell Form Font, 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Baroque style hand carved marble holy water font in shell form. This piece would make a lovely objet d'art, sculpture, or even garden ornament. Italy, 19th Century Measu...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Style Pressed Metal Candlesticks
Located in Milford, NH
A nice pair of 18th century Italian Baroque style pressed metal candlesticks with metal over wood tripod bases, converted to lamps at some point, but now with wiring and lamp fitting...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

Set of 18th Century Baroque style Solomonic Carved Gilt Wood Columns
Located in Lincoln, GB
Highly decorative small set of 4 late 18th century Baroque style Solomonic carved gilt wood columns, possibly Spanish or Italian with original gilding This stunning set of half colu...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pill Box Baroque shaped with pastoral miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Pill Box Baroque shaped with pastoral miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni .Baroque shaped pill-box with hand engravings and green fire enamel, with hand painted enameled miniature of...
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1990s Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Snuff Box Fine Hand-Engraving Baroque Style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-engraving Baroque style on the lid, with fired enamel black type “niello”. Measurements cm. 4,3 x 7 x 2. W...
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Antique 19th C French Patinated Bronze Ewers Emblematic Water & Earth
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Antique 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Ewers Emblematic of Water & Earth. These are a popular and well-known model of ewers named "Sacred to Bacchus" as wel...
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1850s French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Baroque Style Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive pair of Baroque style patinated bronze candlesticks with baluster form stem and tripod feet, Continental in origin (possibly Italian) dating to the 18th century, conver...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 18th century Archangels
Located in Brussel, BE
A pair of Italian 18th Century Candle-holding Archangels, sculpted wood with its original wings.
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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Snuff Box Round Guilloche Enamel Box Gold Paillons Stars of Sky Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent blue fired enamel on guillochè and with the insertion of pure gold “paillons” in the shape of stars to c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

A Fine Pair Of Bronze And Partly Iron Five-Light Candelabras
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This impressive pair of five-light candelabra stems from the late nineteenth century. The ornate design, possibly French, exhibits a great deal of detailed craftsmanship. The five ar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Iron

Large Delftware Polychrome Covered Jars With Lion Finials- a Pair
Located in Free Union, VA
A colorful pair of large octagonal faceted tin glazed Delftware jars with flared and domed lids surmounted by lion figures. Each side is thoroughly decorated with hand painted tradit...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Delft, Faience

Meissen Allegorical Group 'The Water', by M.V. Acier, Germany, Around 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Nymph, covered only with a cloth, seated on a half shell floating on the water, holding the cloth at one end so that it forms ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Italian Baroque Style Wrought Iron & Gilt Metal Plant Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Baroque Style Wrought Iron & Gilt Metal Plant Stand Country: Italy Materials: Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Italian Baroque Year: 1920s $950 Dimensi...
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1920s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

Snuff Box reproducing the painting of a Roman glimpse late 1800s Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuffbox Rectangular for table with rounded corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with very fine fire-enamelled miniature hand-painted by the painter Renato Dainelli repro...
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1990s Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel

Baroque Period European Antique Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque Period European antique hand carved and painted wood santo altar figure, 17th/18th century, the religious folk art sculpture depicting Ma...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Four angels, Provence or Italy, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Four candle light angels, Provence or Italy 17th century Rare set of four angels, bearers of the light brought by Christ. Two stand on cherub-headed supports, one arm on the hip. T...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Italian Gilt Wood Painted Trinket Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique Florentine painted and gilded trinket box, made in Italy marked on bottom. Dimensions: 6.5" L X 5" W X 4" H.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

Large Giltwood Baroque Altar Candlestick, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque altar candlestick with a three-legged stand and a balustered shaft with a gold-patinated and dark accentuated setting and a wavy bras...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Altar Candlesticks with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Baroque period carved wooden candlesticks with acanthus leaves, volutes, carved scrolling feet and great rustic character. Featuring a pair of Italian Baroque period carved wooden altar...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Bust French Wooden Carving with Decorative Cherub Head
Located in Buxton, GB
Unique Antique Wooden Cherub Bust Antique Wood Cherub Head Carving Authentic Tete d Angelot Composite & Giltwood Beautiful Carved ...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Paint, Wood

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Bird, Mid 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1630 - 1660 A fine painted blue and white tile with a decoration of a bird on a piece of fruit. With so-called oxheads as corner decoration. A genuine c...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

18th 19th Century French Carved Oak Panel of Saint Philomena
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel representing Saint Philomena. Also known as Philomena of Rome was a young virgin martyr whose remains were discovered ...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Oak

Photo Frame Empire Style Squared Shape Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Gold-plated 925/1000 silver square photo frame with fire-enamelled Empire-style leaves on a rounded edge. External dimensions cm. 9 x 9, internal cm. 7.7 x 7.7. Weight gr. 87. Design...
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Wood base or pedestal. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Base. Carved and gilded wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Base for sculpture made of carved and gilded wood with a rectangular and flat shape, slightly raised on circular legs and...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Other

Delft 1760-1780 Blue and White Duynkerker Tobacco Jar Delftware
Located in ROSSUM, GE
Blue and white DUYNKERKER tobacco jar Delft, 1760-1780 The ovoid tobacco jar with copper lid has a groove on the shoulder at the top and a protruding rim. The jar is painted in blue...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience

Early European Brass Alms Plate
Located in Essex, MA
With deeply molded body with central inner scrolled design. The outer with stamped decoration.
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1680s European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

18th Century Hand Carved Spanish Polychrome Painted Framed Mirror
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century hand carved Spanish polychrome painted framed mirror This Baroque wood frame is hand carved and polychrome painted. The contrast...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Polychromed wood base or pedestal. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Base. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Rectangular base base, made of carved and polychrome wood in gray tones, which has been decorated with a series of mo...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

ROUND BAS-RELIEF OF PERSEPOLI PERSIA IN STONE late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ROUND BAS-RELIEF OF PERSEPOLI PERSIA IN STONE late 19th Century This roundel is part of a series of roundels inspired by wonderful ancient Greek coins. Freely reproduced from a Thr...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Limestone

17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
17th Century obelisk-shaped table clock Italian, 17th Century Height 28cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm A stunning piece from the 17th century, this table clock is a precious element of horological artistry and mechanical innovation. Encased in gilt and glass, the delicate clock is shaped akin to an obelisk, an intriguing symbol that lends a striking visual appeal. The foundation of the timepiece is a gilt brass and...
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1660s Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass, Ormolu

18th Century Jesus Child Terracotta Figure Holy Devotional Italian Art
Located in Milan, IT
18th century Jesus Child Terracotta Sculpture an Italian Holy and devotional art polychromed figure  depicting Baby Jesus standing on an a carved and go...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta, Giltwood

Bronze inkwell. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze inkwell. Spain, 17th century. Inkwell made of octagonal bronze with eight small holes and one larger one in the center of the upper part that has a flat base and decoration o...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century Blue Swedish Baroque Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue baroque long case clock from the mid to late 18th century, between 1770 and 1790. The clock is Swedish and made from Swedish pine with the original blue paint as well as the aut...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Pine

17th-18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Bust
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Carved wooden reliquary bust representing a Saint figure. Beautiful traces of its original silver and gilding. Weathered, small losses and with...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

17th Century Sandstone Gargoyle on Stand
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A early 17th century French Gargoyle. Gargoyels were originally intented as waterspouts for churches and castles but soon were used as ornamentation. A...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

18th Century Italian Gilded Angel Head with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf angel head or "putto" adorned with baroque pearls. A putto is a cherub figure frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and scu...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque giltwood candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses. More pictures available on request....
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

17th Century Italian Faience Apothecary Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th Century Italian Faience ceramic apothecary jar. Bright colors of yellow, green and dark blue on cream background. In writing is "VG To BASILICO". There is a label affixed to bot...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery

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

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Marble

18th Century Giltwood Italian Candlesticks Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century Italian giltwood altar candlesticks. Tall columns on a trefoil base. Zinc prickets. Distressed gilt finish. Heavy gilt lo...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Pair of Baroque Putti Cherubs, Polychrome & Gilt Wood, French Pyrenees ca 1700
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Pair of original Baroque wooden putti / winged cherubs. We were told that they originate from a church in the French Pyrenees. We suppose they are from circa 1650 to 1750. The p...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

White Ceramic Sculpture by Renzi & Reale Glazed Earthenware Italy Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Renzi & Reale, Baroque Rain, 2003, glazed earthenware. Measures: 23 x 23 x 21 cm White ceramic sculpture by renowned designer-makers duo Renzi & Reale who operated in a successful collaboration from the early nineties till the early 2000s. There are only few pieces left of this stunning ceramic production which combines centuries old ceramic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Photo Frame baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal notched photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled baroque style engraving. External dimensions cm. 14.2 x 17.8, internal oval cm. 8 x 12....
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Head of a Saint. Polychromed Wood. 17th Century 'Later Base'
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint head. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Head made of carved and polychrome wood of a young man, with curly and tonsured dark hair, who keeps his gaze ...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Other

Large Terracotta Relief - Lombardy, First Half of 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large Terracotta relief of the flight into Egypt Lombardy, first half of 17th century Painted terracotta 91 x 85 x 11,5 cm This event in the early life of Christ is recounted i...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

18th Century Italian Cross with Tangerine Crystals on a Crystal Cluster Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian cross adorned with tangerine quartz crystals on a tangerine quartz and crystal cluster base. The crucifix originally came from a church in Tuscany. The crystal quartz points replicate the original sunrays or halo around the cross. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian cross is originally 18th century. The 18th century Italian cross has been preserved and transformed into a figurative, contemporary work of art. With the combination of the precious minerals, the church artifact...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Quartz

Jose Luis Zorrilla De San Martin Bust Sculpture of Dante Alighieri Uruguay 1933
Located in Atlanta, GA
A masterfully touching and realistic depiction of 13th Century Italian poet Dante. Before we dive into the artist, Jose Luis Zorrilla de San Martin...
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1930s Uruguayan Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Reliquary Box
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian painted and parcel gilt reliquary box. This lovely large Italian Baroque box is made of painted and parcel gilt wood surrounded by ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Madonna with Child Wall Sculpture Beautiful Woodwork, 20th Century
Located in DE
Madonna with child wall sculpture beautiful woodwork, 20th century. Linden wood with attention to detail.
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20th Century European Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Extra Large Meissen Lidded Vase with Green Ming Dragon Decor, 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large lidded vase of baluster shape on round stand, indented short cylindrical neck, slightly overhanging hood lid with pointed knob, hand painted polychrome decoration: Large g...
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1970s German Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Swedish Candle Wall Sconce, Early 18th Century with Småland's Landscape Arms
Located in Knivsta, SE
A rare Swedish candle wall sconce from early 18th century with Småland´s landscape arms. Made in brass and with a beautiful patina. Wear consistent ...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

17th Century Carved Wood Silver Gilt Polychrome Figure of Saint John
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Saint John the Evangelist figure created in the workshop of Franz Matthias Hiernle in Mainz, Germany. The superbly carved and highly decorated slender figure, in an elegant and...
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

18th Century French Carved Giltwood & Polychrome "Mother and Child" with Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this beautiful gilt statue with base in a living room or bedroom. Hand carved circa 1780, this elegant two-piece antique sculpture was found in a chapel in Southern France and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Antique 18th Century Albarello Italian Drug Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th century Italian, blue and white Albarello, Baluster form jar with crown over double eagle design.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wings on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Italian Baroque style 22K giltwood wings. The wings have been mounted on iron bases. Wear is consistent with age. There is some mis...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

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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