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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Rosenthal White and Gold 1960s Porcelain Centerpiece
By Rosenthal
Located in Milano, MI
Rosenthal white and gold porcelain centerpiece, made in the 1960s Ø cm 37 Ø cm 21 h cm 14 Rosenthal is a well-known and respected German manufacturer of porcelain products. Rose...
Ceramic
Antique Onyx And Gilt Bronze Urn Form Garnitures by Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Pair, early 20th Century, with deep green color Onyx having natural cream and brown inclusions with finely chased and detailed gilt bronze handles, lid with pine cone finial and ...
Onyx, Bronze
$626Sale Price|20% Off
Meissen Porcelain Centerpiece 1860 - 1924
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted Meissen Porcelain centerpiece, 1860s - 1924 era. Two slight internal cracks are present as shown in the photos. Ø cm 28 Ø cm 25 h cm 10 Meissen porcelain is considere...
Porcelain
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
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Italian Bronze Urns, Baroque Style, Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian bronze urns with flame finials. Possibly made originally for and altar, these unusual urns will always keep the fire burning! G...
Bronze
Set of 7 french Decorative Hand Turned Wood Two Toned Striped sculptures
Located in Rümmingen, BW
These handcrafted, artisan-made vessels from France, dating from the mid-century to the late 20th century, are crafted from two distinct wood tones that create a striking striped eff...
Wood
XX Century Italian pair of 800 silver and crystal amphorae
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of amphorae in 800 silver and 24% crystal. The elegant 18th century style of the amphorae makes them suitable for a classic style home with prestigious and refined furnishings. ...
Crystal, Silver
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...
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Pair of French Victorian Bronze Urns
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Victorian bronze urns with handles and enamel crest. (PRICED AS PAIR).
Bronze, Enamel
Hand Turned Carved Wood Decorative Flame Vase Signed Ivy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand turned and hand carved "flame" wood vase. Vase measures 8" by 4.25" signed Ivy, Cocobolo. In very good vintage condition.
Wood
Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany
Located in New York, NY
An antique Meissen porcelain urn with snake handles amphora, circa early-20th century, Germany. This Meissen urn is hard-paste porcelain, hand painted, fea...
Porcelain
Fabulous Pair of Meissen Porcelain Glass Coolers/Cachepots
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Meissen Porcelain glass coolers/cachepots. This exceptional pair of exquisitely hand-painted Meissen Porcelain glass coolers are each painted with panels of figure...
Porcelain, Meissen
$24,000Sale Price / set|52% Off
H 19.5 in W 13 in D 34 in
Ferdinand Barbedienne Set of Gilt Bronze-Mounted Champleve Onyx Garniture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Ferdinand Barbedienne set of gilt bronze-mounted champleve onyx garniture. It consist of two urns and one large oval vase/jardiniere. The vase...
Onyx, Bronze
19th Century Baccarat Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A Baccarat crystal inkwell with decorated bronze. Circa 19th century, France. The interior is two inches deep and the opening is one inch wide.
Crystal
$103,144 / set
H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Antique Rococo Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This fantastic clock garniture is a truly exceptional piece of design, which takes after the elegant beauty of the work of the Sevres porcelain Manufactory. Comprising a set of three...
Ormolu
$1,995 / set
H 13 in W 4 in D 4 in
Pair of Antique Cast Bronze and Polished Slate Pedestal Urns, or Garnitures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of matching antique garnitures done with cast bronze urns with intricately cast neoclassical decoration in high relief presented on polished bla...
Bronze
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wooden Urns/Finials, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Urns/Finials. The urns/finials exemplify the restrained grandeur and classical symmetry characteristic of the period. Hand-carved...
Wood
18th Century Italian Faience (Majolica) Apothecary Medicine Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
An antique 18th-Century Italian faience albarello or apothecary pharmacy jar. This wonderful old jar is hand painted and in remarkable condition considering its age, having some expe...
Faience
$2,500 / set
H 12 in Dm 5.5 in
18th Century Italian Blue & White Faience Albarelli Apothecary Jar Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of two antique European tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jars. circa 1770 Originally used as medicinal pottery jars that held ointments and dry drugs at apothecar...
Earthenware, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Pair Of Italian Baroque Style Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Urns Stunning pair of 18th century Italian Neoclassical style or Baroque style gilt wood urns with handles. These chic urns are from the Tusca...
Iron
Pair of 18th Century Ausbourg-Germany Silver Cups
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 18th century Ausburg-Germany Silver Cups. Molten, embossed and chiseled silver. Height: 32. Good conditions.
Silver
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H 44.89 in Dm 17.72 in
Vases Covers Pair Chinese Blue&White Porcelain Garniture Baroque 114cm 45" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A massive 3ft 9" high, pair of Baroque-style, Chinese porcelain blue and white vases and covers possibly originally part of a large garniture - This rare pair of striking, vases are highly decorative statement pieces creating gravitas within any interior - From the early 1600s Chinese porcelain was highly valued and displayed as a statement of wealth, status and refinement in the houses of the aristocracy and elite society - Surviving examples of 17th and 18th floor standing, garniture sets are very rare, there is an early set at Woburn Abbey...
Porcelain
Giltwood Fleur-de-Lys on Acrylic Base
Located in Nashville, TN
In water gilt with some bleeding of the red bole (basecoat) through the gold leaf. Most likely a furniture mount and later mounted to the acrylic to be decorative accessory for a chest or console. Not permanently mounted but with a semi- firm museum putty. The acrylic base...
Giltwood
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H 27 in W 10.75 in D 6.25 in
Carved Tall Pair of Colorful Giltwood Reliquaries or Appliques in Baroque Style
Located in Nashville, TN
Carved gilt reliquaries now with antique mirror insets (garnitures). In full relief intertwining vine with leaves and grapes. Water and matte gilding. Very rich red bole bleeding thr...
Gold Leaf
Rare 18th Century Doccia (ginori) Porcelain Boar
Located in Essex, MA
Period 18th Century Doccia Porcelain Boar, White Glazed --Naturalistically modelled --Pierced Holes on one side for wooden skewers --Most Likely...