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
Mid-Century Mythical Dolphin Floor Ashtray, France, 48 cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Mid-century floor-standing ashtray, *vide-poche*, or catchall; features a stylized mythical dolphin crafted from copper-plated metal and a round onyx marble base. Dating from the sec...
Onyx, Metal, Brass
$270
H 1.5 in W 7 in D 5.75 in
Decorative Fish Dish Ashtray, Brass & Abalone, 1990s after Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mexican style of Los Castillo decorative fish dish ashtray wall art Signed Chavez 99. Brass, copper metals & abalone. Dimensions: 1.5" H x 7" W x 5.75" D ...
Stone, Metal, Brass, Copper
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
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
$285
H 0.88 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Italian Alabaster Marble and Brass Ashtray or Jewelry Dish, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Italian green alabaster marble and gilt brass ashtray, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A round green alabaster marble ashtray with a matte gilt bra...
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-Century French Cast Bronze Ashtray with Stag Motif, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-century French bronze ashtray featuring a relief stag and foliage design. A finely cast French bronze ashtray from the 1950s, showcasing a beautifully detailed relief of a stag ...
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Ashtray
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mid-Century Modern ashtray, It has some chips, for more photos or video upon request
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Cast Iron Ram Floor Ashtray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern gilded iron ram ashtray. Feast your eyes on this beautiful golden tall floor ashtray. Even if you are not a smoker, this beautiful cast iron floor statue...
Iron
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
Mid Century Modern Italian Ceramic Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice mid-century modern Italian ceramic ashtray circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks or crazin...
Ceramic
$183
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 Limoges Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Limoges Porcelain Ashtray Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s. Vintage Ashtray dish with hand-painted design and writing French text:" Selon L'oiseau le nide, selon La femme le logis". Which translate in english" according to the bird the nest, according to the woman the home". 1960s Limoges France ashtray...
Porcelain
Vintage Asian Style Porcelain Octagonal Ashtray Dish Catchall
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1950s Asian style dish, ashtray, catchall. Large vintage ornamental hand painted Chinoiserie porcelain tray/catchall with clipped edges. Hand pa...
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