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.
$486Sale Price / item|25% Off
Upside Down Alice in Wonderland Bowl, Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Alice in Wonderland. This ceramic piece is completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care. Each piece can be bought separ...
Ceramic
Italy Late 18th Century Porcelain Richard Ginori Doccia Soup Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
This very fine soup bowl is a piece of the production of the Italian factory Richard Ginori Doccia. It is a timeless piece rich of beauty and elegance, ...
Porcelain
Italy Late 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Soup Bowl with Floral Decor
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a soup bowl in a smaller size as usual, it was a special sized for fine foods. This is a piece of the production of the Italian factory Richard Ginori Doccia...
Porcelain
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Hand Painted Tulip Decor Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
Richard Ginori mid-18th century porcelain hand painted with Tulip Decor bowl. This is a beautiful antique piece of this Italian production, handmade in 1...
Porcelain
Silverplate Baroque Sauce or Gravy Bowl with Underplate by Wallace
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Silverplate sauce bowl and underplate. This piece is by Wallace from their Baroque 247 line. A highly collectible collection. Measures: 9" diameter 3" tall 1.3 lbs.
Silver Plate
$1,061Sale Price / set|28% Off
Alice in Wonderland Bowls, Handmade in Italy, Luxury Gold Design, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Alice in Wonderland. Ceramic bowls are completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care. Bowls are available in different co...
Ceramic
$512Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century 20th Spanish Glazed Terra Cotta Bowls, a Pair, from Valencia, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
This glazed Valencia Spanish bowl is a great addition to any collector of Spanish artifacts. It's from the mid-1940. It has brown and black fired
Terracotta
Silver Mounted Coconut Goblet, England, 1860-1880
Located in Kastrup, DK
English confectionery Goblet or cup featuring the shell of a coconut mounted into silver. In original untouched and superb condition. If desired, we offer to polish the silver pa...
Silver
$259Sale Price|30% Off
Antique English Sheffield Georgian Regency & menorah , made in England with
Located in Birmingham, AL
A stunning Antique English Sheffield Georgian Regency Silver Plate & Mahogany Wine Coaster . antique very unique wine coaster with elegant hand crafting on the side and the rim,...
Silver
Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 20 cm Materials: Onyx Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty of materia...
Onyx
$196Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Wallace baroque rectangular silverplated tray
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage Silverplated baroque rectangular serving Tray, Floral Flowers on Edge. Etched in the middle, very elegant.marked at the back Wallace, heavily plated. it will add class to any...
Silver Plate
$1,415
H 3.55 in Dm 11.23 in
Rare Signed Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Dark Red Colored Glass Cake Stand
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare signed Murano glass cake stand or serving plate by Cenedese circa 1970-1990. The design is likely to be by either Antonio da Ros or Ermann...
Murano Glass
Richard Ginori Bone China Plate Porcelain, 1990, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Richard Ginori bone China plate porcelain, 1990, Italy.
Porcelain
New Modern Bowl in Red Levanto Marble, creator Cristoforo Trapani
Located in Milan, IT
Memory, made in Red Levanto marble, designed by Cristiforo Trapani Contemporary chefs love to construct their culinary creations to enhance their impact; it’s not difficult therefore, to imagine they also love to create the props. Cristoforo Trapani, chef of Magnolia, the stellar restaurant at the Hotel Byron in Forte dei Marmi, has translated his culinary creativity to design. These two worlds meshed instantly: at the table or on a sideboard, his tiered cake stand PRE, hosts sweet and savoury finger food to be offered to guests in a creative and unexpected way. The bread basket of the Apuan Alps, in white or black marble, is ready to cradle the great Italian bread making tradition; the artichoke brazier is his chef-d’œuvre, and the soup tureen, are all objects of a simple cuisine that is redolent of lemons, sea and sun. They are not limited to functionality, but gleam with the marble’s calcite. From stellar kitchens to the table. The Memory bowl...
Marble
Sterling Silver Tiffany Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver bowl by Tiffany & Company. The workmanship is beautiful and the etched design is pristine. Each leaf and curve are crisp and have not faded over ti...
Sterling Silver
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Cup Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer 'Toscana' by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Set of 2 Vintage Shell Bowls with Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage set of 2 shell-shaped bowls from 1960s Italy is crafted from silver-plated metal, combining organic elegance with timeless design. Their refined form and polished surfac...
Metal, Silver Plate
$3,950 / set
H 6.5 in Dm 7.25 in
Pair of French Late 18th Century Paris Porcelain Cachepots with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI period Paris porcelain cachepots from the late 18th century, with hand-painted floral décor and gilt accents. Created in France during the short reign of K...
Porcelain
Soup or Salad Bowl with Undressed Woman
By Pols Potten
Located in Greenwich, CT
The undressed bowl set was designed and handcrafted in the Netherlands by Esther Hörchner. Each cup features a line illustration of a nude woman in different positions as if bathing ...
Porcelain
$707 / item
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Caviar Bowl and Spoon in Venetian Glass, Corno Italiano & Lacquered wood Mod 295
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Synonymous with luxury, caviar is a great gastronomic indulgence that requires to be served and tasted in a proper way. Handcrafted from Venetian glass, our caviar bowl is distinguis...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Richard Ginori “Galli Rossi” Porcelain Coffee Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide detailed historical and technical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. Charming 15-piece c...
Porcelain
French Fruit Table Center 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH FRUIT TABLE CENTER 19th Century silver metal base 'CHRISTOFLE' (1858-1859), relief decoration with "Puttis". Baccarat crystal bowl. Dim.: 37...
Crystal, Silver
Circa 1880 Storck & Sinsheimer German Silver Fruit Bowl
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Storck & Sinsheimer, Hanau, Germany, c.1880, silver fruit bowl with elaborate baroque style repousse fruit motif panels between florid, pierced panels....
Silver
Pair of Antique Baroque Period Venetian Gilt Copper Bowls
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Baroque period Venetian gilt copper bowls Italian, 17th century Dimensions: height 7cm, diameter 19cm This rare pair of 17th century Venetian bowls...
Copper
Mortals Pair of Swedish in Gray Limestone, 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Mortals pair of Swedish in gray limestone 18th century, Sweden. A pair of Swedish mortals in gray limestone made during the 18th century in Sweden.
Stone
Cerreto Majolica Shaped Bird Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Cerreto majolica shaped bird bowl. A glazed faience majolica shaped and footed bowl with green, yellow and blue accents featuring a bird amongst foliage to b...
Ceramic
19th Century Moser Punch Bowl Set or Chocolate Set
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Moser punch bowl set or chocolate set One porcelain punch ladle Six jars Measure: One recipient diameter 9".
Ceramic