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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18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Panel with decoration of a liquor seller
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands
Rotterdam
Circa 1725 – 1775
A manganese tile panel of two tiles, probably the base of a pillar, with the decoration of a liquor seller, and by the look on his face h...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Antique French Bronze Baroque Photo Frame (Stamped)
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exquisite Antique French Bronze Baroque Photo Frame is a stunning example of craftsmanship from a bygone era, designed to elevate any cherished pho...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Goblet, England 1860-1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
English confectionery goblet or cup featuring the shell of an ostrich egg mounted into silver.
The silver rim engraved with the initials ED
England approx. 1860-1900.
Minor repa...
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Late 19th Century Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 16th century Nuremberg box
In iron, measurements: 13 x 18 x 12 cm
Good condition.
Category
16th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Italian Baroque Walnut Box
Located in Essex, MA
Hinged top, decorated overall with incised carving, lock plate and side handles.
Category
1670s Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Italian Sculpture: "Greek Warrior with Spear and Shield" Bronze 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculptor of the 19th century,
Sculpture: "Greek warrior with spear and shield", bronze,
light brown patina with dark accents.
Measure: H. 38.5 cm.
Good condition.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Norwegian Tankard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and important Norwegian tankard in birch burl wood with carved lion motif on top of lid, thumb piece and feet. Beautiful color, ceremonial mar...
Category
Early 18th Century Norwegian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage .925 Sterling Silver Filigree Picture Photo Frame Turquoise & Coral 5x7
Located in Dayton, OH
925 sterling silver art nouveau style vertical rectangular picture / photo frame featuring pierced, swirling floral and foliate filigree accented with coral red and veined turquoise ...
Category
Late 20th Century Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
AMAZING LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Copy of ancient Renaissance griffins.
Impruneta terracotta.
Made in Tuscany
HEIGHT 73 cm
WIDTH 30...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
" Venus of the Nile " 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
" Venus of the Nile "
19th century Italian Carrara marble sculpture
Italy
Height: 90 cm
good conditions.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Sculpture "Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture
"Lisippea Apoxiomenos" Head
Begin 20th century
Marble
Measure: H: 46cm including the base
Perfect condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Vintage Gold Frame Baroque Style Classic Pine Wood 64x53cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large gold-colored vintage pine frame with beautiful age patina, completely in baroque style, decorated with acanthus leaves, flowers and patterns, first half of the 20th century.
N...
Category
Early 20th Century European Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Gesso, Wood
A Lacquered Wood Sicilian Bust of a Woman
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A lacquered wood bust that originates from Sicily, representing a stylized female figure. The bust is carved from wood and is finished with a lacquered painted surface, now worn with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Tuscan Rocchetto Candlesticks 17th century Bronze Dated 1644 Signed
Located in Pistoia, IT
Rare pair of large bronze candelabra engraved with the inscription: Sebasus Brandius 1644 (Sebastian Brandi 1644). These are the so-called "rocchetto" models, produced in Tuscany be...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Alabaster Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of hand carved alabaster urns featuring the face of Mercury, sinuous foliate arms, rims of acanthus leaves, on a stepped base.
Category
1880s Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Sculpture "Ercole" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture
"Ercole" head
Begin 20th century
Marble
Measure: H: 42cm including the base
Perfect condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Candlesticks English Spiral Oak Brass Brown 19th Century England
Located in New York, NY
Ljusstakar spiral English early 19th century oak. Brass candleholder.
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
19th Century Statue of St Jerome
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 19th century wooden statue of St Jerome, circa 1800. South Europe.
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Letter Opener and Seal, in Yellow Metal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A refined letter opener and seal set, crafted from yellow metal. Both pieces are beautifully engraved with delicate plant motifs, adding a touch of nature-inspired elegance. The intr...
Category
Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Decorative top part. Wood. Possibly spanish school, 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Auction. Carved and gilded wood. Spanish school, 17th century.
Carved and gilded piece of wood probably coming from a Spanish school altarpiece decorated with deep carvings of archi...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Marble Mantel Clock with matching Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a French Empire style mantel clock along with two matching urns. Also known as Neoclassical style, French empire style was a widespread and influential movement...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Baroque Marble Angel Heads, Italy, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two marble angel heads with curly hair and hints of wings, designed in the opposite style.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Hand Carved "Saint Francis" Wooden Sculpture, Spain, 17th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture of Saint Francis made of hand-carved and polychrome wood with gold leaf embellishments. Valladolid, Spain, 17th century. Circa 1650
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Putti Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Magnificent and enormous pair of 17th century Italian Baroque period carved giltwood putti wall figures. The pair maintained its original gilding and co...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Pricket Candlestick
Located in San Marino, CA
An Italian Baroque brass pricket candlestick with crenellated hexagonal drip-pan and baluster standard on a spreading base with scroll feet. An imp...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A Fine Quality Pair of Louis XV-style Ormolu-Mounted and Fleur de Pêcher Marble
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV-style Ormolu-Mounted and Fleur de Pêcher Marble Cassolets by Jollet & CIE Each with the stamp 'Jollet et Cie, Ave. Mon Colin A Paris' to the und...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of 17/18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful Baroque carved wooden candleholders, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Several layers of paint visible. Weathered and small losses.
Measurement individual.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fine 18th Century Baroque Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century baroque chinoiserie chest, circa 1750, Sweden.
The chest is wrapped in canvas that's been beautifully painted upon, this canvas can be seen in some places where...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Important German Sculpture "CHILD JESUS" 17th Century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Important German Sculpture "CHILD JESUS" 17th Century
in silver metal.
Sitting on a wooden base.
Height (sculpture) 52 cm.
Height: (total) 60 cm
good original conditions
Category
17th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Double Picture Frame, France, Circa 1860, 6 x 9 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1860.
Picture size of each side: 6 cm x 9 cm.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of Hand-Made French Reclining Lion Statues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly one of a kind pair of old handmade reclining lions. These are unsigned and used a mixture of clay and fiberglass fibers.
They show very heavy signs of loss over the years b...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Fiberglass
17th Century Italian Carved Painted Seven-Arm Forged Floor Lamp Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique candleholder was created in Italy, circa 1680. The tall freestanding candelabra has not been wired but features seven wrought iron curved arms with wood bobeches to hold candles for a dramatic effect. The turned base sits on three curved feet for stability. The Baroque candelabra...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Scandinavian Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candleholder
Located in Copenhagen, K
Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candlestick, Scandinavian
Amazing carved wood and polychrome candleholder.
Category
Late 17th Century Scandinavian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Polychromed and Gilded Wood Frame, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Framework. Gilded and polychrome wood, 17th century.
Presents loss in lower left area.
Frame made of carved wood gilded and polychrome in certain areas that presents a decoration bas...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
XIX Century, Pair of Venetian Gilt Bronze Fireplace Chenets in Baroque Style
Located in IT
XIX Century, Pair of Venetian gilt bronze fireplace Chenets in Baroque Style
This imposing pair of Fireplace Chenets in finely chiselled and gi...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
A PAIR OF RUSSIAN BRONZE CUT CRYSTAL VASES. 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A PAIR OF RUSSIAN BRONZE CUT CRYSTAL VASES. 19TH C
A PAIR OF 19th C. RUSSIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED (Bronze) CUT CRYSTAL VASES. H 33 cm
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
AMAZING LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century
Copy of ancient Renaissance griffins.
Impruneta terracotta.
Made in Tuscany
HEIGHT 73 cm
WIDTH 30 cm
DEPTH 64 cm
WEIGHT 25 kg
MANUF...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Very Large French Figurative Floor-Standing Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large French figurative floor-standing candelabra
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 260cm, width 90cm, depth 90cm
This pair of candelabra are each surmounted by...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Italian 19th Century Chest
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian 19th century chest.
in ebonised wood with an inlaid decor.
Measures: 19 x 36.5 x 25.5 cm.
Good condition.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of 18th / 19th Century Italian Silvered Reliquaries
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large pair of Italian silvered metal over wood reliquaries with putti, grape, shell, and scrollwork design. Each have memorial pendant displays with names (The left reads S. Innocentii M & S Clementiani M,” while the other is illegible. The pair is in very good condition, with great overall patina, some metal lifting...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Delft Blue and White Ginger Jar Urns
By Delft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous Blue and White transfer ware Ginger Jar Urns. Hand made in Holland. Beautiful rich color. Both in excellent condition.
Category
1940s German Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt-Metal Candelabra
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of 19th century gilt-metal five-light candelabra in the style of the Baroque. Each cast as a bouquet of lilies, the stems rising from an elaborate foliate-cast vase with scrol...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
19th Century, Pair of French Porcelain Sculptures Depicting Cupid and Psyche
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French polychrome porcelain sculptures depicting cupid and psyche
The delicious sculptures, made of hand-painted porcelain in polychrome, in Strasbourg in th...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Vaso Centrotavola Cachepot in Porcellana di Parigi Anni 50
Located in Milano, MI
Vaso centrotavola / cachepot in porcellana di Parigi dipinta a mano, realizzato negli anni '50
Ø cm 18 h cm 14
La porcellana di Parigi, nota anche come "Vieux Paris", è un tipo di ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Wonderful Pair of European Baroque 800 Sterling Silver Bud Vases
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of European Baroque style 800 sterling silver bud vases.
Category
20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Candlesticks Pair 20th century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candlesticks made from tin. Made in Sweden, Stockholm early 20th century. J.L. Hultman 1923-1957. Made in Baroque style with flattened ball feet and decorated with c-format...
Category
20th Century Swedish Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Bronze Serpent / Snake Incense Burners Censers, 20th Century, Italy
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of bronze serpent / snake incense burners censers, 20th century Italy
After Antonio Pandiani (1838-1928), Milano. Oval base supporting coiled serpent swallowing adjustable s...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Portuguese Baroque Madonna and Child Sculpture, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This late 17th-century Portuguese Baroque sculpture in polychromed wood depicts the Madonna holding the Christ Child, carved with exquisite detail and spiritual grace.
The Virgin is...
Category
Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of 18th Century Giltwood Portuguese Torchères
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of torchères in gilded and carved wood, dated from the middle of the 18th century in Portuguese, the base is a triangular shape that rests on three small feet.
retains its orig...
Category
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Gilt Angel Reliquary Pricket Candelabra as Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of early 17th century Italian carved wood and gilt angel Pricket stick candelabra.
Jubilant Angels Holding Cornucopia which holds single pricket fo...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
circa 1840s Cornelius and Co. Cast Brass & Marble 3-Arm Girandole Candelabra
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1840s Cornelius and Co. Cast brass & marble three arms Girandole Candlelabra with crystal pendulums.
Measures 16.25" in height, 17" in widt...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Crystal, 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 ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Male and Female Italian Carved Figures
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of 19th century male and female Italian carved figures
This charming pair of figures stand almost 6ft high, they each have a socket in their ...
Category
19th Century Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Cross-Shaped Chest Clock, Silver, 17th Century, it Presents Restorations
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross-shaped chest clock. Silver. 17th century. It presents restorations.
Portable clock in the shape of a cross with an openwork exterior showing Christian figurative scenes and the movement inside, a dial with a golden band with Roman numerals for the hours, a single needle and an engraved decoration around it, also with a religious theme; on the back, the back of the movement can be seen, with a delicate decoration, also openwork and based on plant motifs reminiscent of classicism, and a band on the case of the piece with simplified plant elements. Outside, we find ourselves on one side with Christ crucified, flanked by the Virgin Mary and Saint John, and the figures are surrounded by a delicate composition based on vegetable scrolls, with an angel's head at the foot of the piece. The other side shows the Resurrection of Jesus, with Christ emerging from the empty tomb...
Category
17th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver, Other
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.