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.
Vintage Bronze and Marble French Baroque Style Lidded Urn Centerpiece Cassolette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Bronze and Marble French Baroque Style Lidded Urn Centerpiece Cassolette. Ite...
Marble, Bronze
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
18th Century Faience Italian Mango
Located in Madrid, ES
18th Century Faience Italian Mango Decoration in shades of blue depicting a cartouche with crowned scrolls. Minor flaws. Dimensions: Height: 31 cm Good condition
Ceramic, Clay
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
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
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
Northern Italian Marble Mortar with Owl Design, Circa 1680
Located in New York, NY
This uniquely beautiful Northern Italian mortar was carved from a solid block of Breccia marble. On each of the sides are four fancifully and intricately carved charming and expressive owls. This is a wonderful example of an everyday object made with beauty in mind, likely made for a noble families house in the North of Italy. Mortars were used in the kitchens or in apothecaries to crush herbs into powder for medicinal purposes. This highly sculptural and unique piece would be suitable today as a magnificent decoration on a table or mantle, or to grace the counter of an open kitchen design...
Breccia Marble
$1,487 / set
PAIR OF PHARMACY SLEEVES IN FAIENCE 17TH Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PHARMACY SLEEVES IN FAIENCE 17TH CENTURY Italy Decorated with a "Baroque Cartouche" in blue, cartouche with the inscription "SLINI e SAPII". Old restorations, hairline cra...
Clay, Ceramic
Italian Woodcarving with Faience Column, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian woodcarving with faience column, 19th century. Decoration in relief: "Head of Christ with crown of thorns" and marbled in blue. Height: (total) 131 cm. Good condition.
Faience
$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
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
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
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
19th Century Italian Brass Altar Urn, Baroque Style, Hand-Crafted
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
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
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
$1,487 / set
PAIR OF PHARMACY SLEEVES IN FAIENCE 18TH Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Two Pharmacy Sleeves in Earthenware Italy 18th century Blue decoration with numbered cartouches 46 and 55. Old restorations and collages. Height: 25 cm.
Ceramic, Clay
$1,368 / set
PAIR OF VASES Italian, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF VASES Italian, 19th-century porcelain vases, with polychrome and gilded decoration depicting floral motifs, featuring a central vase with a male figure and a floral arrangem...
Ceramic
$1,487 / set
Pair of Earthenware Jugs, 18th Century, Italy.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of earthenware jugs, 18th century, Italy. Decorated in shades of blue, depicting a chalice and monstrance, with the initials "SS" for the Blessed Sacrament. Minor defects. Heig...
Ceramic
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
$10,237Sale 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
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
Pharmacy sleeve in earthenware, 17th century Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Pharmacy sleeve in earthenware, 17th century Italy Decorated with a blue cartouche featuring a cross and floral motifs. Height: 27 cm. Good condition.
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Spanish Clay Pot with Two Handles, 12.75\" Size
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot. Found in Spain. This Substantial and beautiful pot has two handles and a blacked finish. Dimensions: 1...
Clay
Antique 18th Century Italian Ceramic Apothecary Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
Tall antique 18th century Italian ceramic apothecary jar. Colors of blue, yellow and green on off white background.
Ceramic, Pottery
18th Century French Glazed Terracotta Oil Jar with Two Handles
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A large and very handsome glazed terracotta walnut oil jug, dating from the 18th century and originating from the south of France. Featuring two side handles and a single pouring spo...
Earthenware, Terracotta
Rare French Pale Green Glazed Terracotta Pot with Antique Patina
Located in IT
This rare French pale green glazed terracotta pot is a beautiful vintage collectible with a unique, time-worn patina. The exterior features a delicate pale green glaze, while the int...
Pottery
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
$1,177 / 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
Italy Richard Ginori Early 18th Century Porcelain Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant vase was produced by Richard Ginori porcelain manufacturer in Doccia, Italy, in the 1730 Not easy to find this model so fine and elegant with its country flowers in pin...
Porcelain
Large 19th Century Satsuma vase.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma vase, with wonderful gilded decoration, depicting various scholars, tradesman and courtiers. Ring-drop hand...
Porcelain
$14,950 / set
H 4 in Dm 9 in
Fine Pair of Signed Antique Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Compotes or Centerpieces
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French Louis XVI style, signed Baccarat hand diamond cut crystal and bronze doré, first quality, footed compotes or centerpieces. The cut crystal is in excelle...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Albarello Italian Drug Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th century Italian, blue and white Albarello, Baluster form jar with crown over double eagle design.
Pottery
French Provincial Terracotta "Confit" Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Terracotta "Confit" Pot With an Unusual Combination of Yellow and Green Dripped Glazes. Made in Provence circa 1870. Note restoration. 19th-century la...
Terracotta, Paint
$500
H 12.6 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France
Located in London, GB
Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France This rare antique French glazed terracotta water spout handle jug is a unique and authentic piece from ...
Clay
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
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
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
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
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 AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft, Edmé Samson, Delft
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