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.
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FRENCH 1820 Fabulous Perfume Bottle Carved Rock Quartz Mount In .850 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
French scent bottle carved in rock quartz. This is a gorgeous antique scent perfume bottle created in Paris during the French restoration period, back in 1820. This exceptional bott...
Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
Set of Italian 18th century Oil and Vinegar Flacons
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of handblown early 18th century Oil and Vinegar Flacons. Following the French Court etiquette rules and a taste for luxury spreaded around Europe in the 18th century. Eating be...
Glass
English Sterling Silver Brandy Carafe Label with Dionysus
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 20th century English silver hanging label for a brandy bottle or decanter. Shown with the head of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of the grape-harvest, wine making...
Silver
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Large English Metal Pitcher, Late 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Large English metal pitcher, late 19th century. A handsome early 20th century copper jug with a distinctive patina surface decoration. The large pitcher displays well with a lovely...
Metal
Antique Italian Façon De Venise Glass Vase, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare antique Italian façon de Venise four handled art glass pedestal vase standing raised on a rounded foot with narrow stem, rounded body and tall slender neck the upper section w...
Blown Glass, Art Glass
$1,060
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Jean Austruy Large White and Grey Free Form Ceramic Pitcher, circa 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Austruy Large white and grey free form ceramic vase or pitcher Signed under the base circa 1960 Original perfect condition M...
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Fratelli & Toso Millefiori Glass Vase, 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian Murano twin handled millefiori vase by Fratelli & Toso. The hand blown glass vase stands on a clear glass petal shaped foot each impressed with a grid patte...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French 18th Century Large Scale Copper Pitcher
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming French large scale copper pitcher. A terrific kitchen island oraccessory.
Copper
20th Italian Sterling Silver Vase
Located in VALENZA, IT
Elegant and refined sterling silver vase. Entirely handcrafted and embossed with a torchon motif, the vase has been finely hammered all over the body. The mouth of the vase is shap...
Sterling Silver
19th C Large English Porcelain Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
This large decorative vase would be perfect in a niche as it has a dramatic profile but would also look great on a center table since it is fully decorated in the round and looks goo...
Porcelain
French Perfume Bottle Guerlain Paris
Located in New York, NY
An iconic French perfume bottle, perfume Shalimar, by Guerlain Pairs, known as the Flacon Chauve Souris (The Bat), born 1924, Paris, France. Shown, the iconic beautiful French urn ...
Crystal
Silver Mounted Fish Perfume Bottle, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Silver marked Unger Brothers.
Sterling Silver
French Porcelain Perfume Bottle
By Jacob Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
A bird in flight adorns this charming perfume bottle attributed to famed French porcelain maker Jacob Petit. It is exemplary of the opulent artistry for which Petit is renowned, from...
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian Murano glass vase manufactured in the 1960s.
Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Brilliant Cut Glass Perfume Bottle with Sterling Silver Top Cap
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Nicely cut glass perfume bottle with Sterling silver top. Marked sterling and hallmarked. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear.
Sterling Silver
Large Vintage Multicolor Murano Glass Vase, Italy, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Large vintage multicolor Murano glass vase - featuring a white glass interior with red rim - clear cased glass to the outside and base - unsigned - Italy - late 20th century. Exce...
Art Glass
Rare Alpine Spirit Bottle, Circa 1800 – Folk Art
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exceptional alpine spirit bottle, dating from approximately 1800, is a true masterpiece of folk art from the Alpine region. Crafted from colorless glass, the bottle is beautiful...
Glass
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H 2.56 in W 1.34 in D 0.6 in
Handbag Perfume Holder Baroque style Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Indulge in the opulence of this exquisite oval handbag perfume holder, meticulously crafted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver. Topped with a screwed cap, it features intricat...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1700s Antique Dutch Blown Olive Glass Kattekop Onion Form Wine Bottle Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of scarce nearly 250 year old antique Northern European Kattekop onion form olive glass wine bottles. circa 1775 Hand-blown in the second half of the 18th century, most lik...
Blown Glass
Perfume Bottle, Carved Nut, Silver, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
perfumer carved seed, silver. XVII century. Container with upper part and lid attached to it by means of a chain of intertwined esses in silver metal and a body carved from a hard and dark fruit...
Silver, Other
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H 2.76 in W 1.78 in D 0.79 in
Aventurine Glass and Silver Perfume Bottle, Possibly Venetia and Others, 17th C
Located in Madrid, ES
Perfumer silver and aventurine glass. Possibly Venice and others, 17th century. Perfume bottle with silver frame, stopper and chain in its color (this one is plain and also forming...
Silver, Other
Thistle Ice Bucket "Saint-Louis" France
By Saint Louis
Located in Madrid, ES
Thistle ice bucket 20th century, In molded and cut crystal by Saint-Louis. Minor glitches. Marked. DIM.: 21.5 x 22.5 cm Very good condition.
Crystal
Five Glasses and Bottle "Saint-Louis" France
By Saint Louis
Located in Madrid, ES
Five Glasses and Bottle "Saint-Louis" France In molded and cut crystal, French from the 18th century. XX, from 'St. Louis'. Decoration engraved in gold, with plant motifs. Marke...
Crystal
Murano Blown Glass Bottle with Handles and Decorations Applied
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Delightful blown sodic-calcic glass bottle; it was made by a Murano glass master between 1950 and 1952 who was inspired by an early 18th century model preserved at the Murano Glass M...
Glass
Early 18th Century Dutch Handblown Glass Wine Bottle
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful early 18th century Dutch wine bottle (onion bottle) in a nice green color. Surface typical for those found under water, Holland, circa 1700-1750...
Glass
20th Century Green Glazed Terracotta Jars
Located in Miami, FL
20th century green glazed terracotta jars.
Terracotta
Baroque Waterbottle from circa 1750, Great Rarity
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
To find one of these totally rare waterbottles from the baroque era circa 1750, you have to be very lucky and this item is in an absolute breathtaking condition too! Because of the...
Glass