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.
$2,795 / set
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
Vintage Bronze and Marble French Baroque Style Lidded Urn Centerpiece Cassolette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bronze and Marble French Baroque Style Lidded Urn Centerpiece Cassolette. Item features heavy marble and bronze construction, scrolling leafy arms, removable lid, very nice c...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Elegant Ormolu-Mounted Brèche Violette Marble Covered Urns
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of ormolu-mounted brèche violette marble covered urns. Each of baluster shape. The dome cover with foliate ribbon finial with cast mounts handles and berry swags above a...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. The vase is carved with a flat back, so would have ...
Wood
Italian Antiques Louis XIV Urn Lacquer and Gilt Vases
Located in Firenze, IT
Sourced in a sumptuous Roman villa, never before seen on the antiques market, these Italian large scale Louis XIV urn vases originally used as enormous palm holders exude royalty, a ...
Gold Leaf
Pair Hand Carved Wood Finials Vase Shape Centerpiece Urns Antiques Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Hand Carved Wood Finials Vase Shape Centerpiece Urns Antiques Los Angeles. Beautiful Pair of late 18th century Italian Baroque style carved wood finials urns . Worn distressed d...
Wood, Fruitwood
18th Century Rare Large Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot
Located in Miami, FL
This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the Provençal town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. The interior glaze that extends to around the rim was used to prevent ...
Terracotta
$12,000 / set
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.
Alabaster
Talavera Majolica Hand Painted Amphora/Urn Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Talavera Majolica Amphora/Urn Vase. It depicts a hand painted amphora/urn with a white background showing a scene in the front of a Spaniard gentleman riding a horse and in...
Earthenware
18th Century Rare Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot
Located in Miami, FL
This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the Provençal town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. In perfect condition, the photos show the pot in sunlight. These pots ...
Terracotta
Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Polychrome Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of 19th century Italian carved wood urns, beautifully decorated in a striking polychrome finish. The bodies feature a rich faux-marble paint in shades of deep green, acce...
Giltwood, Paint
$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
Silvered Champagne Bucket, Bronze, Medici Urn Greek Gods dancing Maidens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large size cast Bronze with high detailing Champagne bucket with Greek gods of wine and fertility on the sides. High polished lost wax bronze casting with a...
Bronze
19th Century Italian Porte Palma Altar Urn.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Italian Porte Palma Altar Urn. Original brass ornate altar urn used as palm holder in the early 19th century ...
Brass
Vintage Bronze and Marble French Baroque Style Lidded Urn Centerpiece Cassolette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bronze and Marble French Baroque Style Lidded Urn Centerpiece Cassolette. Item features Heavy marble and bronze construction, scrolling leafy arms, removable lid, very nice c...
Marble, Bronze
Coppered Covered Urn With Bronze Mounts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A grand scaled hand pounded copper urn with magnificent cast bronze horned figure mounts. From Florence, Italy.
Bronze, Copper
$9,963Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Rain White Ceramic Sculpture Glazed Earthenware Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Renzi & Reale, Baroque Rain, 2003, glazed earthenware. Measures: 36 x 36 x 56 cm Large white ceramic sculpture by renowned designer-...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$1,162 / item
H 8.67 in Dm 5.12 in
Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture White Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious small vase sculpted by hand from a solid block of white onyx. Vase dimensions: D 13, H 22 cm. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a...
Onyx
$910 / set
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Regency English Crown Derby Pair Urns Vases Pot Pourri Centerpieces 1815
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Wonderful Rare Matched Pair of Early English Regency Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Pot Pourri or Pastile Burners of traditional form. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Lavishly hand decorated in Imari palette with colours of Iron Red and Cobalt Blue with gilt on an off-white ground, each rim with four projecting Lion's heads ending on four paw feet on a shaped base. Condition: Superb condition for such early items, light wear to gilding at high points and some staining inside, evidence of gilt overpainting on one cover, see image. Both bases with iron red mark for circa 1815. Diameter: (entire) 5.5" (14cm). Height: 6" (15.25cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable Fixed Price Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,496Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 5.12 in
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Cassolettes or Urns
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of antique French cassolettes is a true testament to the artistry of the late 19th century. Meticulously crafted, these decorative urns are composed of stunning v...
Marble, Bronze
$2,504 / set
H 18.12 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Antique Pair Large Italian Naples Capodimonte Urns / Vases 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Antique Italian Naples Capodimonte porcerlain campana vases of impressive scale, bearing the Naples Capodimonte blue painted crown signature on the underside, Circa 18...
Porcelain
Modern Hand-Carved Rock Crystal Vase
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique modern hand-carved and hand polished rock crystal vase.
Rock Crystal
$792 / set
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 4 in
Antique English Pair Royal Worcester Blush Urns Vases Centerpieces Still Life
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair Traditional Bulbous Form Victorian Period Blush ground twin handle vases with trumpet shape neck and rim of superb quality made by renowned English porcelain factory Ro...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Marble Vase
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ormolu mounted marble vases with ornate gilt bronze leafing and figural mounts framing the urns. France, 19th century. Measures: 20-1/2 in. (52cm) height. NMA Inv. 454
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Urns
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century French marble and gilded ormolu urns, each with classical Rans head mounts, supported by three out-swept supports, terminating in hoof feet a...
Marble, Ormolu
$4,900 / set
H 22.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
Pair of C. 1880 French Louis XVI Style Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes
Located in Dallas, TX
Although the origin of cassolettes can be traced back to ancient Europe and Asia, it was not until the late 18th century that cassolettes began to develop the urn-like form seen on t...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
Italian Marble Red Burgundy Urn Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian red burgundy and black marble urn form vase or vessel, Italy. Made from one piece or marble, polished smooth. Piece is Italian; however, label is ...
Marble
$5,285
H 19.69 in W 16.15 in D 13 in
Impressive Doré Ormolu Ornamental Centerpiece or Jardinière of Campana Shape
Located in Antwerp, BE
An impressive ormolu ornamental vase centerpiece of campana shape, the bronze vessel resting on a moulded concave agate stone pediment with byzantine cross shaped base. The gilt concave foot of the vase shows ram’s heads intertwined with scrolls hung with fruity festoons under a ribboned bundle frieze. The concave stem supports an egg and dart shaped bottom carrying a large frieze representing brown patinated swans grooming themselves between water reeds...
Agate, Ormolu, Bronze
$1,850 / set
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Marble and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks or Cassolettes
Located in Greenwich, CT
Nice Pair of French Louis XVI Marble and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks or Cassolettes , the urn -shaped marble body acting as a vase holding a group of tulips in git bromze. Nicely detail...
Marble, Bronze
Large Italian Albisola Blue and White Tin-glazed Majolica Urn/Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
the impressive vessel with everted lip above an ovoid body flanked by double mask handles all over a splayed foot; painted overall with a female figure and putti in a landscape setti...
Majolica
Sold
H 26 in W 13 in D 5 in
Pair Late 18th C Continental Floral Tole & Wood Topiary Style Mantle Pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Continental floral form tole and wood topiary style alter or mantle pieces are likely Italian and reflect the exquisite craftsmanship and aesthetic trends of 18th- or 1...
Metal
18th Century Rare Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot
Located in Miami, FL
This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the Provençal town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. In perfect condition, the photos show the pot in sunlight. These pots ...
Terracotta
18th Century Rare Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot
Located in Miami, FL
This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the Provençal town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. In perfect condition, the photos show the pot in sunlight. These pots ...
Terracotta
Pair of Italian Lidded terracotta Urns
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of decorative Italian urns with lid made of grey painted terracotta with natural age-related patina. Each with scrolling foliate relief and fluted decoration raised on pedestal...
Terracotta
Sold
H 18.51 in Dm 7.49 in
Pair of French Marble "Casolets" with Bronze Garlands, circa 1810, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of French marble "Urns" with Bronze garlands circa 1810 19th century Very good condition Pair of bowls; 19th century. Cotanello marble and gi...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 17.7 in W 8.7 in D 8.7 in
Dutch Delft Vases Cashmere Palette Polychrome Delft Tin Glazed Edme Samson Paris
By Delft, AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft, Edmé Samson
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Edme Samson Dutch Delftware. A garniture of three antique polychrome Reeded Ovoid Vases and Covers. A garniture of vases in the precious and wante...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft
18th Century Rare Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot
Located in Miami, FL
This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the Provençal town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. In perfect condition, the photo...
Terracotta
Spaniard Large Hand Painted Majolica Urn Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a polychromed large urn vase depicting a continuos scene of a running deer and a bird singing in the neck of it; while in the body side there ar...
Clay
Sold
H 17 in W 19 in D 18 in
Well-Carved Italian Baroque Style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Reticulated Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
The oval openwork bowl adorned with floral swags; raised on a splayed openwork base.
Wood
Sold
H 10.63 in Dm 7.49 in
Antique Water Jug or Pitcher, from the Ottoman Empire, Handmade in Heavy Copper
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique water jug or pitcher, from the Ottoman Empire, handmade in heavy copper, hammered, riveted and originally plated with a silver finish, now wo...
Copper
Pair of Period English Baroque Gilded Bronze Fire Dogs
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of lovely small and well-cast English fire dogs, circa 1680-1700. Cast as urns resting on a raised plinth, the pair exhibit finely detailed attention in the chased raised deco...
Bronze