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.
Italy Sterling Silver Baroque-Style Tankard with Wooden Handle
Located in VALENZA, IT
A completely handcrafted 925 sterling silver Baroque-style tankard. The tankard has a slightly conical shape, with a smooth, three-tiered rounded base that provides greater stability...
Sterling Silver
Antique European Baroque Silver Wine Cup
Located in New York, NY
European Baroque silver wine cup, 19th century. Tapering with chased rinceaux band on stippled ground; quilted bowl and three splayed ball supports. Gilt interior. Weight: 3.8 troy o...
Silver
6 Baroque Silver Plated Kiddush Cup Goblets & Caddy Judaica Barware Shot Glasses
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silver plated kiddish cups and caddy. Features baroque design with scalloped footed form and fitted glasses for ease of use. Measures: 8" x 8" x...
Silver Plate
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Set of 6 Vodka Beakers
Located in VALENZA, IT
20th century Italian solid 800 silver set of 6 vodka beakers, copy of Russian vodka beakers made in Moscow at the end of 1600. The originals are in the...
Silver
20th century Italian Set of 6 Bottle labels in 800 Silver
Located in VALENZA, IT
The six labels are shaped in the Italian Baroque style. A small window has been made in each label where you can add a card with your favorite liqueur. Two small holes have been mad...
Silver
German Carved Oak Relief Plaque, 17th Century – “God Blesses the Wine”
Located in Knivsta, SE
German Carved Oak Relief Plaque, 17th Century – “God Blesses the Wine” A wonderfully charming carved oak relief panel from Germany, dating to the 1600s. The plaque depicts a crown...
Oak
Murano Alfa & Omega Crystal Drinking Glasses set of 10 Luxury Barware 24 Kt Gold
By ICET Murano
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Alfa & Omega Crystal Drinking Glasses set of 10 Luxury Barware 24 Kt Gold. Gold leaf crystal barware glasses by Alfa and Omega Murano...
Art Glass
Royal Crystal Rock Aurea Tumbler Highball Glasses in Box Vintage Set of 6
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of 6 Royal Crystal Rock (RCR) Italy Aurea Line Crystal Highball Tumblers. Vintage RCR Royal Crystal Rock Aurea Pattern Tumbler Highball Glasses in Box. Beautiful set of 6 vintage 1980s crystal tumbler glasses...
Crystal
French Bronze Doré Photo Frame, Baroque Style, Circa 1930
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
French bronze doré photo frame, 19th century.
Bronze
18th Century Austrian-Hungarian Pewter Tankard Hinged Lion Lid
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century Austrian-Hungarian pewter tankard hinged lion lid. Fine antique Baroque pewter tankard with twist fluted sides and hinged lid topped with a li...
Pewter
$656Sale Price|27% Off
18th Century Glass Flasque with Silver Lid
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very beautiful glass bottle with silver lid and engraved flower motives.
Art Glass
19th Century Bohemian Carafe Carved Glass, Silver Neck and Tape
By Bohemia
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century Bohemian carafe carved glass, silver neck and tape.
Silver
$695
H 1.75 in W 2.38 in D 5.63 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Tipsy Jigger' Liquor Measure with Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage silver handled liquor measure. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In a hemispherical form with measuring lines, a handle, and a finial. Marked to the ...
Sterling Silver
Five 19th Century Sterling Silver Wine Tasters
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Five Sterling Silver Wine Tasters. Two with identical fleur-de-lis designs and three with different geometric patterns, including one with medieval themed arms and a helmet design on...
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Kiddush Cup by Israel Eseevich Zakhoder, 1889
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique silver Kiddush cup / beaker; an addition to our range of drinks related silverware. This fine antique silver Kiddush cup / beaker has a cylindrical tap...
Silver
19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar, wet bar, or kitchen counter with this handsome antique German wine rack, crafted circa 1890. Built of solid oak, the freestanding piece rests on a trestle-form base and features two slanted tiers designed to cradle eight bottles. Each scalloped cradle is fitted with a hand-forged iron nail at the end, a practical and decorative detail that secures the bottles in place while adding to the rustic character. The sides are cut in a traditional silhouette with arched feet and shaped cresting, showcasing honest hand craftsmanship and subtle carved details. The wood surface presents a warm, time-softened patina with visible grain and natural wear that enhance its authenticity. This antique wine rack...
Oak
$425
H 6 in W 14 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Wine Bottle Holder Clog
Located in Dallas, TX
Serve in style with this sculptural French wine bottle holder, hand carved circa 1920 in the whimsical form of a traditional sabot clog. Crafted in walnut, the piece is richly decora...
Walnut
Antique English Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Wine Jug
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent large wine jug, wonderful quality made from a hefty piece of crystal beautifully hand-cut. The naturalistic handle is just lovely, the collar and lid smothered with ...
Silver Plate
George III Sterling Silver Tankard by Langlands & Robertson, 1791
By John Langlands I & John Robertson I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver quart tankard made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I; an addition to our Georgian silver tan...
Sterling Silver
$1,359
H 4.34 in W 2.64 in D 1.19 in
20th Century English Solid Silver & Leather Hip Flask, Sheffield, c.1939
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century solid silver, blown glass and bound in sumptuous crocodile leather hip flask, of rounded rectangular form, with a pull off cup, top mounted with a large hinged ...
Silver
Lot of Two Imperial Russian Silver Vodka Cups
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of Two Imperial Russian Silver Vodka Cups Silver vodka cup, tapered cylindrical body with flared lip finely engraved with typical alt...
Silver
Cocktail Serving Tray, Champagne Spirits Labels, Mid 20th Century, Japan
Located in New York, NY
A round cocktail serving tray with gold leaf and decoupage collage of champagne and spirits labels, circa mid‑20th century, Japan. A chic round serving tray with gold-leaf and a deco...
Gold Leaf
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Collapsible Beaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver collapsible beaker - boxed; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This impressive antique Victorian sterling silver travelling collapsible beaker has a circular tapering form. The surface of the beaker is plain and unembellished, apart from the hallmarks to each concentric section. The interior of the beaker retains the original gilt interior. This antique beaker...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$949
H 5.12 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
20th Century Solid Silver Corkscrew In The Shape Of A Fox, England, c.1976
By J.B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A late 20th century rare novelty corkscrew in the shape of an fox. It is made of solid silver, featuring red glass eyes and is offered in great condition. A wonderful item which woul...
Silver
Spanish Baroque Champagne Wine Cooler Ice Bucket Stand in Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Terrific bronze parcel gilt iron tripod stand with black ice bucket container, Spain, 1940s This baroque style iron ice bucket serving stand is entirely made by hand. The handwrought...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Royal Crystal Rock Aurea Tumbler Highball Glasses in Box Vintage Set of 6
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of 6 Royal Crystal Rock (RCR) Italy Aurea Line Crystal Highball Tumblers. Vintage RCR Royal Crystal Rock Aurea Pattern Tumbler Highball Glasses in Box. Beautiful set of 6 vintage 1980s crystal tumbler glasses...
Crystal
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H 9 in W 3 in D 3 in
Versace style Champagne Wine and Rocks Stem Barware Glass Set w/ Gold Greek Key
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous set of 18 bar glasses with gold Greek Key design rims. 6 of each size, champagne, wine and rocks. Unbranded in the style of Versace.
Glass
Spanish Champagne Wine Cooler Stand Ice Bucket / Drinks Stand, Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Foliage scrollwork iron tripod stand with glass ice bucket, Spain, 1940s This baroque style iron ice bucket serving stand is entirely made by hand. The handwrought iron stand has a leafed richly adorned top standing on and tripod base with scrolled legs and holding a glass wine or champagne chiller. It has a terrific aged patina with rusty finish. It will be a nice addition wherever you place it adding a baroque accent to your classical or contemporary decoration. It can be used as drinks corner or as a plant stand removing the brass ice bucket. This piece would be ideal to use at home, for a winery or a restaurant. Overall measures: 65,5 cm H x 32 cm W x 27 cm D The foliage iron stand: 61 cm H x 32 cm W x 27 cm D The glass ice bucket is: 22 cm H x 22cm diameter Standing Champagne Ice Cooler...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Swedish Silver Tankard, CG Hallberg Stockholm 1950
By CG Hallberg
Located in Skanninge, SE
Wonderful Swedish silver lidded tankard by C G Hallberg, Stockholm 1950. Made in the Scandinavian Baroque style. With four great shaped lions and two medallions depicting the Swedish king...
Silver
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H 27.96 in W 11.82 in D 10.63 in
Spanish Baroque Champagne or Wine Cooler Stand Ice Bucket / Drinks Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Terrific gilt iron tripod stand with brass ice bucket, Spain, 1940s This baroque style iron ice bucket serving stand is entirely made by hand. The handwrought iron stand has a leafe...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal, Brass
Rare Fine Porcelain Antique Lobster Creamer
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare well done antique fine porcelain lobster creamer circa the 1940s. No chips or cracks.
Porcelain
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H 12 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
19th Century French Polychrome Terracotta Musketeer Beer Drinker Figurine
Located in Dallas, TX
Accessorize your wet bar or wine cellar with this antique musketeer terracotta figurine. Created in Northern France, circa 1890, the "Terre Cuite" figure depicts a joyful musketeer i...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Baroque Brass Two-Tier Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Baroque style brass two-tier bar cart with a glass top and bottom. Cart has beautiful detail. Trolley.
Bronze
Christofle Pair of Champagne Bucket in 18th Century Style
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
These rare large buckets are, mid-19th century, silver plated with a very nice patina, very talented work. Their baluster form on stand, rocaille style, decorated with vegetal leave...
Silver Plate
Antique Wine Drinking Glass With Air Bubble, 18th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
German antique wine drinking glass with air bubble, 18th century.
Glass
Antique Saint Louis Gilt Encrusted Decanter and Stopper for Your Bar
By Saint Louis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic and elegant pattern from the Saint Louis crystal firm. This piece dates to just after the turn of the last century, circa 1910. Fine cut pedestal shape and rich gilding sur...
Crystal, Gold