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Baroque Ceramics

BAROQUE STYLE

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.

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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Baroque
Set of 4, Antique Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Knife Rests Circa 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Meissen (German, founded 1710), circa late 19th century. A set of 4 antique Meissen blue onion pattern knife rests. Each marked appropriately.
Category

19th Century German Antique Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Chinoserie Plate with a Peony Flower
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft plate. Depicting a large peony surrounded by a variety of other flora. Framed by a border with blue decorated flowers and grasses. Simpl...
Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century German Faience Beer Stein With Handle and Lid
Located in Bradenton, FL
Charming cylindrical German lidded faience beer stein with handle. Stein is white glazed faience pottery, with a colorful scene of a running horse in a beautiful pasture. The lid is ...
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19th Century German Antique Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Faience Polychrome Decorated Beer Stein With Pewter Lid and Handle
Located in Bradenton, FL
German Faience pitcher/jug with hinged pewter lid and handle. Hand painted floral design, along with stag and dog, on white background. Top of lid is monogrammed. Has minor wear from...
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19th Century German Antique Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

18th Century Spanish Glazed Ceramic Jar Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Very interesting 18th century Spanish ceramic wine or oil storage jar with wonderful olive green glaze with raised leaf and floral design ...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of 4 Italian Faux Marble Plates
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of 4 faux marble printed plates from the 1980's. Manufactured by Ancora, these were samples, never used and have holes for wall mounting as well. 1980's Italy.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Italian Waisted Albarello
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian Baroque Castelli albarllo, also known as a pharmacy or drug jar. It held 'Benedict Laxat' listed as far back as Aristotle as a medication used in by midwives. Beautifully decorated with buildings in landscapes in the free, almost impressionistic style typical of Castelli Maiolica...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Relief Dish with Cherubs & Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely antique circular decorative porcelain platers, a round relief centered by hand repoussé children figures playing, with flowers and superlative bas ...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Relief Dish with Cherubs & Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely antique circular decorative terracotta dish, a round thick metal sheet centered by hand repoussé children figures playing, with flowers and superlative bas relief hand...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century German Salt Glaze Tobacco Jar with Pewter Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine example of a German Baroque tobacco jar with original pewter lid. The rich ocher salt glaze decorated with raised floral motifs. A handsome addition for the collector of pipes...
Category

Early 18th Century German Antique Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

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Set of Twelve Meissen Blue Onion Large Crescent Shaped Dishes
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Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, E. Bohne Germany 1900s
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Antique Germany Lidded Monk Character Beer Stein, 1960s
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A gorgeous character beer stein - Monk. This character beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1960s or older. Absolutely gorgeous piece handcrafted and still in great condition. L...
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Antique Germany Lidded King Character Beer Stein, E. Bohne, Germany, 1930s
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V&B Villeroy and Boch Mettlach 1 Liter Beer Stein Lidded Antique Germany 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1900s by the well known manufacturer Villeroy & Boch. Absolutely gorgeous piece and still in great condition. Lid works properly. A nice addition to any collection. The Villeroy & Boch ceramic company was founded in 1836 in Mettlach, Germany and is internationally known for their production of table wares. Marked at the Base with Logo and Number. It is a 1 Liter...
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18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Charger
Located in Pearland, TX
A large 18th-Century Dutch Delft charger hand painted with a floral and foliate design with insects in cobalt blue and white, circa 1750. This lovely large plate would be wonderful added to a collection, displayed on a wall, plate rack, or cabinet. I personally love to have a Delft charger on my coffee table...
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Antique Germany Lidded Character Monk Beer Stein, E. Bohne, Germany, 1930s
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Pair of 18th Century Diminutive Dutch Delft Faience Chinoiserie Plates
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Chinoserie Plate with a Peony Flower
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft plate. Depicting a large peony surrounded by a variety of other flora. Framed by a border with blue decorated flowers and grasses. Simpl...
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18th Century Delft Blue & White Month Plates, Complete Set of 12
Located in Ross, CA
Antique hand painted earthenware plates in blue and white Dutch faience made in the mid to late 1700's. Each plate is painted with a different month at the top and shows a depiction ...
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17th Century Spanish Hispano Moresque Copper Lustre Ceramic Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful, evocative early 17th century Hispano-Moresque lusterware bowl or charger with a central tree of life motif. The tin-glazed lusterware produced at Manises near Valencia...
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17th Century Italian Majolica Albarello Apothecary Jar
Located in Vero Beach, FL
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Dresden Porcelain Pug Dog Figures on Gilt Bronze Bases
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20th Century Brown, Blue and Mint Creamware Baroque Plate
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17th Century Italian Maiolica Albarello Drug Jar
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18th Century Polychrome Delft Lidded Jar
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century polychrome delft jar having flowers on vines on a blue dotted ground, the underside with potter’s cypher.
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1760s Dutch Antique Baroque Ceramics

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Rosenthal Gold Red White Porcelain Bone Chine Tea Coffee Set
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sharp looking fine bone china porcelain tea coffee desert set by Rosenthal. Saucer cup plate tea coffee pot milk sugar.
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Minton Majolica Double Portrait Charger of Henri IV and Maria de Medici, 1858
Located in Spencertown, NY
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Located in Bellport, NY
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Baroque ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, Netherlands, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Delft, Europa Antiques, Dutch Originals, and Mosche Bianche. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $140 and tops out at $94,652 while the average work can sell for $2,683.

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