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.
Danish Late 18th Century Brass Scalloped Tobacco Ashtray Dish, c1780-1810
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Round Danish 18th Century scalloped brass ashtray featuring a soldier holding a shield. Very versatile piece that could also hold jewelry, small trinkets such as coins and car keys. ...
Metal, Brass
Solid Brass Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid round brass ashtray. This piece features two deep wells separated by comb like notches down the middle of the ashtray. Dimensions 7" diameter x 1.5" height. Condition Excelle...
Brass
$595
H 1.38 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Carl Aubock 1950s Butler Brass Ashtray for Illums Bolighus, Denmark
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Illums Bolighus
Located in Malmö, SE
A brass and walnut mid-century lidded ashtray with amazing original patina. Designed by Carl Auböck, Austria in the 1950s. Sold at 'Illums Bolighus' in Copenhagen, Denmark. Great ...
Brass
Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Dish / Ashtray, Model 2350, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative Art Deco pewter dish designed by Just Andersen, Denmark, circa 1930s. Model 2350, featuring a beautifully fluted and sculptural rim surrounding a shallow central bowl. Ori...
Pewter
Classy Brass Ashtray
Located in Paris, FR
Classy Brass Ashtray in aluminium in antique dark brass finish. Also available on request in black finish.
Aluminum, Brass
$185
H 1.19 in W 8.59 in D 2.56 in
Oskar J. W. Hansen Designed "Tobacco Leaf" Ashtray for Hauni Richmond INC
By Oskar Hansen
Located in London, GB
Oskar J. W. Hansen (1892–1971) Designed "Tobacco Leaf" Ashtray for Hauni Richmond Inc. An extraordinary example of functional art, this large ashtray was designed by renowned sculp...
Brass
Porcelain Ashtray Dish Belgium Collectible "La Marelle" 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage "La Marelle" Hotel Restaurant, Brussel, Jewellery, Pin Dish, Ashtray, Porcelain De Baudour Belgium. Vintage advertising collectible porcelain dish ashtray vide poche catchall...
Porcelain
Mid 20th Century MARTINI Ashtray
Located in Greven, DE
Martini Ashtray France Glazed ceramic circa 1950–1970 Dimensions: H × W: 4 × 16 cm Description: This three-lobed ashtray exemplifies mid-20th-centur...
Ceramic
Partagás Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Dish Collectible 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Partagás Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Dish Collectible 1960s. Small white and gold advertising ashtray dish with the gold logo of Partagas cigars, the double crown, gold pieces of money a...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Danish Geometric Op-Art Metal Ashtray
By Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid-Century Modern Danish Aluminum Ashtray — Geometric Op-Art Design in the Style of Ultima 15 / Diverse Ting, 1970s Elevate your curated interior with this striking Mid-Century Mode...
Metal, Aluminum
Knoll Marble Ashtray, 20th Century.
By Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Knoll marble ashtray, 20th century. Knoll ashtray in marble and chromed metal, 20th century. Dimensions : H: 5cm, D: 20cm Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Marble, Metal
Fluted Brass Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite fluted brass ashtray features a round shape with deep well and three cigarette notches. Dimensions 3" diameter x 1.5" height. Condition Good vintage condition with age appro...
Brass
Belgian 'Banque' Bank Porcelain Ashtray Jewelry Dish
Located in New York, NY
A Belgian 'Banque' white porcelain ashtray, circa mid-20th century, Belgium. A Belgian 'Banque' porcelain ashtray (or catchall jewelry dish) from bank, 'Union Du Credit De Bruxelles'...
Porcelain
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H 5.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Glass Bronze and Marble Base Cigar Ashtray, Austrian 1920's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Glass Bronze and Marble Base Cigar Ashtray, Austrian 1920's. Beautiful piece to be used as vide-poche, decorative bowl or ashtray on a coffee or side table.
Marble, Bronze
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H 1.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Dish Catchall Greco Roman Baroque Style Blue Green Gold
Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Dish Catchall Greco Roman Baroque Style Blue Green Gold. Porcelain ashtray in a square shape featuring a Greco Roman Baroque Style in green and blue foliage a...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Moët & Chandon Lido Paris Bakelite Black Top Hat Ashtray 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moët & Chandon Lido de Paris Ashtray Vintage Top Hat Made in France 1970s. This little top hat is from the Lido in Paris and advertising Moet & C...
Bakelite
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H 7 in W 19 in D 17 in
Large Hermes Ashtray White Porcelain & Bronze Baroque Style Roman Faun by G & C
Located in Andernach, DE
The Hermes ashtray is done in a fantastic Baroque style in heavy bronze with antique patina. The white porcelain with craquelure adds to the antique design. Here featuring antique my...
Bronze