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
Set of Five 18th Century Dutch Delft Biblical-Themed Garniture Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
During the Baroque period, Dutch Delftware reached the height of its popularity, celebrated for transforming humble earthenware into decorative objects of remarkable presence and ref...
Enamel
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
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
Vintage Boho Wood Turned Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of warm, organic beauty to your home with this vintage vase, skillfully crafted from a solid piece of wood through the art of wood turning. This elegant piece features a ...
Wood
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
$556Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This gorgeous inkwell is hand painted with a traditional Breton man surrounded by bagpipes...
Faience
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
Large Pair of 18th Century Delft Vases
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large pair of blue and white 18th century delft vases with covers.
Delft
Set of 3 Antique Petite Dutch Delft Floral Garniture Vases
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous petite set of three antique Delft transferware garniture vases made between 1900 and 1930, attributed to Mosa in Maastricht, the Netherlands. No maker's mark. This fine ga...
Delft, Porcelain
18th Century Dutch Delft Lidded Vase with Figural Finial
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Blue and white Delft earthenware lidded vase, 18th century, decorated with pastoral landscape scenes framed in cartouches. The lid features a figural finial in the form of a seated a...
Delft
$6,800
H 14.5 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This splendid five-piece Delft garniture, made in Holland in the mid-18th century, circa 1760, captures the harmony and refinement of 18th-century Dutch faience at its height. ...
Delft
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
$354Sale Price|40% Off
H 17 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Huge White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, Martin Freyer, Rosenthal Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white matte op art relief porcelain vase from the 1960s, designed by Martin Freyer, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In very good condition.
Porcelain
$294Sale Price|40% Off
H 7.5 in W 3 in D 2.75 in
Rosenthal White Relief Striped Porcelain Vase by Martin Freyer, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white matte striped relief biscuit porcelain vase from the 1960s, designed by Martin Freyer, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In very good condition.
Porcelain
$4,363 / set
H 14.18 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Terracotta Amphorae by Gossin, France, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of terracotta amphorae on square plinths, decorated with acanthus leaves and wave-band motifs. The side handles are flanked by satyr mascarons. Stamped on the base “Terre Cuite ...
Terracotta
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
Sold
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...