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 Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Set 8 Dishes Floral Design
Located in Brescia, IT
The set of eight hand-painted flower design porcelain dishes was manufactured by Richard Ginori in the historical headquarter of Doccia (Tuscany, Italy), one of the most important an...
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
Located in Brescia, IT
This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors. The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color. Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set dishes. The Meissen manufacturer is an antique brand...
Meissen
12 Minton England Antique Custom Cobalt Blue Raised Gold Salad or Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the storied Gilded Age firm of Minton, England we have 12 elegant cobalt blue with raised gilding plates that were custom ordered through the retailer Davis, Collamore and Compa...
Gold, Enamel
Three Meissen Porcelain Plates Showing Old Master Paintings
Located in London, GB
Three Meissen porcelain plates showing Old Master paintings German, c. 1880 Height 3.5cm, diameter 24cm Created by the renowned German porcelain ...
Porcelain
$240Sale Price / set|20% Off
3 Antique Haviland & Co Limoges Royal Vienna Gold Encrusted Plates 9.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of three circa 1876-1889 Haviland & Co Limoges porcelain plates featuring Royal Vienna baroque styling, gold encrusted swag floral / beaded borders of pastel green, pink, and pur...
Porcelain
18th Century Nevers Plate 1706 – “The Archbishop of Paris
Located in NANTES, FR
**18th Century Nevers Plate 1706 – “The Archbishop of Paris, More a Friend of the Ladies than of the Pope” This 18th-century plate bears the following motto: *"The Archbishop of Pa...
Faience
Assiette Bernardaut Ancienne Manufacture Royale Limoges France décor à l'or fin
By Bernardaud
Located in London, England
L'assiette plate de l'ancienne manufacture royale de Limoges, aujourd'hui connue sous le nom de Bernardaud, incarne l'essence même de l'élégance et du savoir-faire artisanal des XVII...
Agate, Gold
18th Century Frankenthal Porcelain Bowl with Hand Painted Fruit Decoration
By Frankenthal Porcelain Factory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique 18th century porcelain bowl. By Frankenthal during the Carl Theodor period. With a group of polychrome enamel decorated fruit to the bowl, floral sprays to ...
Porcelain
20th century Italian plate made of 800 silver in baroque style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large Dish/Tray in solid silver 800. The plate is Baroque in style and made completely by hand. On the outside, the slab was hammered and shaped into a very wide flap dive was welde...
Silver
XX Centiry Italian Solid 800 silver dish in Baroque style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Baroque-style solid 800 silver plate. The plate was entirely handcrafted from a sheet of 800 silver. It was hammered and finely embossed and chiseled with scrolls, typical of the Bar...
Silver
Two Porcelain Plates with Genre Scenes, Nymphenburg, circa 1770-1775
Located in Greding, DE
Two porcelain plates, Nymphenburg, around 1770-75, pressed mark Rautenschild and NB, one plate additionally with blue mark, hexagram, painting attributed to Joseph Kaltner. Prov.: G....
Porcelain
$1,250 / set
H 6 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Service 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Selb Porcelain, Heinrich & Co. 1
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
Porcelain
$5,800 / set
H 1 in Dm 10 in
12 Heavily Gilt Encrusted Antique Green & Gold Minton England Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous set ! Please click on the pictures to see the detail and enlarge. Heavy raised paste gilding on a vibrant green collar and custom ordered through the fine Gilded Age Retai...
Gold, Enamel
$3,885 / set
H 1 in Dm 9 in
Set of 4 Chinese Export Porcelain Plates with Floral Decoration & Armorial Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 4 Chinese Export Porcelain Plates with Floral Decoration & Armorial Crest, ca. 1760
Porcelain
Richard Ginori Bone China Plate Porcelain, 1990, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Richard Ginori bone China plate porcelain, 1990, Italy.
Porcelain
$253Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 11.03 in
Ikat Porcelain Dinner Plates, Made in Italy - Set of 6
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
Porcelain
$112 / item
H 0.75 in Dm 8.88 in
Early 20th Century Set 22 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Salad Plates
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of 22 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Salad Plates. The beautifully vibrant color hand painted salad plates, each with a color...
Porcelain
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoratio...
Porcelain
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
$1,791Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Period Blue White Dinner Plate, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of 5 large plates. Dating to circa 1700-1720 A scene of peony, bamboo, chrysanthemum & rocks Peony - Mu-Dan - Queen of Flowers, the peony is a emblem of...
Porcelain
$3,600 / set
H 1 in Dm 9.75 in
12 Antique Heavy Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates, Limoges France Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great set of Continental sized dinner plates with an elaborately decorated raised tooled gilded collar featuring shaped and classic double acid etched 24 karat gold bands. Crisp wh...
Gold
$95 / item
H 0.75 in Dm 7.75 in
Early 20th Century Set 30 English Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of 30 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates. The beautifully vibrant color hand painted dessert plates, each with a colorf...
Porcelain
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.5 in Dm 9.875 in
Set of 12, Antique Royal Vienna Neoclassical Ornithological Porcelain Plates
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredibly rare set of Royal Vienna plates depicting 12 different finely enamel painted bird plates accented by multicolored butterflies to the center bowls and a stunning vine motif to the borders which feature neoclassical urns, birds and more butterflies. This is a truly wonderful set to which is almost unheard of in the market. The backs of each feature the Royal Vienna Beehive...
Enamel
18th Century Delft Blue & White Month Plates, Complete Set of 12
By Delft
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 ...
Ceramic
Chevaux Du Vent 4 Dessert Plates Arabian Wind Horses by Gien, France
By Gien
Located in Sofia, BG
These Arabian horses, also called wind horses, are always in movement, harnessed colors. They are animated on items and are a troubling truth Gien Faïence is 100% manufactured at t...
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H 1.5 in Dm 9.5 in
18th Century Hand Painted French Soft Paste Porcelain Dinner Plates, Set of 16
Located in Vero Beach, FL
These dinner plates are beautifully decorated with a colorful mix of flowers. The borders have a molded basket-weave design framed with a thin gilt band on the scalloped rim edge. Th...
Porcelain
12 Antique Green and Gilt Encrusted Service or Presentation Plates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vibrant colored set of 12 generously proportioned dinner, presentation or charger plates ready to mix and match in with all your Fine tabletop. This set features a dark green colla...
Gold, Enamel
Collection of Twelve 18th Century Copenhagen Denmark Pewter Plates
Located in Copenhagen, K
Collection of 12 pewter plates from different makers, same style and with only slight differences in size. Each have makings of Copenhagen makers.
Pewter
French Tallec for Tiffany Plates and Covered Server
Located in Stamford, CT
Twelve French Tallec for Tiffany handpainted service plates ( 10.5" ) with a covered server, gilt with blue liner (7.5" high x 10" wide x 6" deep.)
Porcelain
Set of Twenty Le Tallec Hand-Painted Porcelain Service Plates
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular set of ornately gilt service plates hand-painted by Le Tallec of France for the luxury New York retailer Carole Stupell. Reverse bears Le Tallec's mark along with dating ...
Porcelain
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H 2.16 in Dm 14.76 in
Two Huge Baroque, Imperial Viennese Porcelain Manufactory Plates, circa 1750
Located in Vienna, AT
A QUITE RARE PAIR OF HUGE BAROQUE PLATES DERIVING FROM VIENNESE IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY: Superb quality / the form type (having scalloped edges) is that of so-said 'Neuozier Relief'. Both plates are abundantly decorated - i.e. multicoloured painted - with flower bouquets laid on white porcelain. HALLMARKED: MADE CIRCA 1750 Blue Beehive Mark (underglazed) of Austrian Imperial Porcelain...
Porcelain
Exquiste Plates Flora Danica by Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
One of the last luxury services still in existence from the 18th century is perhaps the world's most prestigious dinnerware in production today. Flora Danica is reputed to be one of ...
Eight Copeland Spode Antique Plates
Located in Bellport, NY
Eight Antique Copeland Spode hand painted plates from England, Cobalt blue with urns, flowers in pinks, oranges, blues and greens. Truly spectac...