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.
1950s Hand Blown Italian Venetian Murano Glass Decorative Chalice Goblet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Elegant, Venetian handblown glass goblet made on the isle of Murano, circa 1980s. Piece measures 13.5" high by 5.5" in diameter and is unsigned. In very good vintage condition.
Blown Glass
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup with Interior Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English presentation cup. This impressive Edwardian presentation cup has a Campania form onto a knopped pedestal to a circular spreading foot...
Metal
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas Engraved later with ancestors name 'G. von Gundlach' with corresponding Armorial Crest, Germany, Hesse or Saxony region, Circa 1790 An exceptional 18th century example of early German or Dutch craftsmanship in this traditional Kelchglas form. A finely engraved later armorial to the body reveals the Gundlach family heraldry which date back to as early as 1304. The crest and shield of arms...
Blown Glass
Antique Murano, Venetian Bottle and Glasses Amber, 1920s Liquor Bar Set, Silver
Located in Andernach, DE
Antique Venetian Murano glass liquor bottle with stopper and 6 glasses in beautifully crafted amber glass. Hand painted silver overlay, displaying flowers and tendrils, and particula...
Art Glass
Murano Glass Goblet "Tipetto" Red Blown Glass With Gold Leaf Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Exceptional hot-blown Murano glass goblet; it has a rare stem worked with the pincer molding technique by which the craftsman was able to create a white and gold spindle striped red with gold leaves and blue dots of extraordinary refinement; the bowl and base are a strong ruby red color. From the mid-1400s, Murano glassmakers invented the world's first truly transparent glass and refined their techniques to create delicate and subtle drinking vessels: Murano glass wine glasses...
Murano Glass
Handcrafted gold glass goblet from 1970s Murano decored with exquisite gold leaf
Located in Villaverla, IT
Handcrafted gold glass goblet from 1970s Murano decored with exquisite gold leaf. In an exceptional state of original preservation, the goblet boasts a light-pink base and a stem adorned in gleaming gold, gracefully supporting a delicate light-pink cup...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Green Rummer Wine Drinking Glass 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Baroque drink glass 'Rummer' (Römer or Roemer) among other drinking glass studded with prunts to ensure a safe grip. Popular in the Rhineland and the Netherlands during the...
Blown Glass
1950s Hand Blown Italian Venetian Murano Cobalt Glass Decorative Chalice Goblet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Elegant, Venetian handblown glass goblet made on the isle of Murano, circa 1980s. Piece measures 12.75" high by 4" in diameter and is unsigned. In very good vintage condition.
Blown Glass
Murano Service 36 Glasses and Pitcher in Blown Glass And Applied Decorations
By Aldo Bon 1
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Valuable and particular blown Murano glass service; it is composed of 12 water glasses, 12 wine goblets, 12 flute goblets, and a jug with handle;...
Murano Glass
$472Sale Price|20% Off
Hadeland- Willy Johansson (1921-1993) design pokal with engraved inscriptions
Located in Skien, NO
This is a one-of-a-kind, stunning handcrafted crystal glass pokal from Hadeland Glassverk in Norway. The "Peer Gynt" model was designed by Willy Johansson (1921–1993) in 1971. The gl...
Crystal
Set of Italian 18th century Oil and Vinegar Flacons
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of handblown early 18th century Oil and Vinegar Flacons. Following the French Court etiquette rules and a taste for luxury spreaded around Europe in the 18th century. Eating be...
Glass
Pair of 18th Century Monogrammed Baroque Wine Glasses
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of hand-blown baroque wine glasses engraved with monogram and scrollwork. Gold rimmed and facet cut stem. The glasses probably originate fr...
Glass
$528Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Venetian Glass Salviati Ruby Red Dolphin Candlesticks Candle Holders
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of two Venetian art glass dolphin candle holders. These Murano glass candle holders on display add a touch of luxury to any occasion. Th...
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Goblet "Tipetto" Pink Blown Glass With Gold Leaf Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Exceptional hot-blown Murano glass goblet; it has a stem worked with the pincer molding technique and gold leaf decoration; the bowl and base are a soft, delicate pink color; the surface is not smooth but skillfully and masterfully wavy. From the mid-1400s, Murano glass masters invented the world's first truly transparent glass and refined their techniques to create delicate and subtle drinking vessels: the Murano glass wine glasses...
Murano Glass
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 1700s Wine Glass with Engraving - Coat of arms
Located in Skien, NO
Primitive antique Saxony glass from ca. 1750-1780. Handblown gray-clear glass. Baluster/conical-shaped stem with discs at the top and one large bubble. Engraved decoration featuring...
Glass
Beautiful Dolphin Stemware Italian Venetian Murano Glass Goblet Venini, Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Venetian Art glass dolphin stem chalice goblet. This Murano glass goblet on display adds a touch of luxury to any occasion. Great attenti...
Murano Glass
Nøstetangen "Dommernix" Glass
Located in Kastrup, DK
Nøstetangen Dommernix beaker with greyish tint, conical cup with bulge above the slightly arched base - a half-pot glass. Dommernix is a Norwegian simplification of the German phras...
Glass
Nøstetangen "Chrystal Desert" Glass with Frederik V's Crowned Monogram
Located in Kastrup, DK
Norwegian 18th century Nøstetangen glass with Frederik V's crowned monogram. From the Norwegian glasswork Nøstetangen 1443-1777. Literature: Nøstetang...
Glass
Norwegian 'Nøstetangen' Glass Engraved with Crowned Monogram for Frederik V
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rococo glass with Frederik V's crowned monogram. From the Norwegian glasswork Nøstetangen 1443 - 1777. Literature: Nøstetangen - " hva glassene forteller og lidt til ", by Lynn F...
Glass
$3,561 / set
8 Venetian Glasses
Located in Brussels, BE
8 Venetian Champagne Flûte in Murano Glass
Murano Glass
$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
18th Century Venetian Opal Glass Dish
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Venetian opal glass plate from the early 18th century with stunning luminescent qualities. An epitome of Renaissance and Baroque Venetian cult...
Glass
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A Pair of 17th Century Kungsholm Glasses
Located in New York, NY
A pair of delicate glasses made by the Swedish glassmaking company Kungsholm during the Baroque period - late 17th Century.
Glass
$645Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.41 in Dm 6.3 in
Red Boheme Crystal Vase cup Decorated with Grape Leaves, 19th Century Europe
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful vase in red Bohemian crystal, mouth blown and chiseled on the wheel, decorated with diamonds and vine leaves. Very nice vase, cut for an elegant interior decoration. The r...
Crystal
Loetz Green Glass Vase with Alvin Sterling Silver Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Art Nouveau style art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring Alvin Sterling Silver overlay. Overlay in form of open and horizontal patterns with stylized leaves and scrollwork. A great find, handcrafted vase skillfully made using centuries old techniques of art glass works from the world-renowned maker, Loetz. Simply stunning this Art Nouveau glass vase with Alvin Sterling Silver overlay by Loetz would enhance any shelf, table, nightstand or countertop. This is a rare antique Loetz Green Glass...
Sterling Silver
Italian Art Nouveau Glass Liquor Set from 1920s
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use with no chips or cracks. The set is composed by one round tray, one bottle and five glasses.
Glass
$4,995 / set
H 14 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Antique Green Bohemian Covered Glass Urns with Heavy Gilt Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique Bohemian glass covered urns or vases were handcrafted in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The urns are done in a deep green with intricate gilt decorati...
Glass
Set of Italian 18th century Oil and Vinegar Flacons
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of handblown early 18th century Oil and Vinegar Flacons. Following the French Court etiquette rules and a taste for luxury spreaded around Europe in the 18th century. Eating be...
Glass
Murano Glass Dog, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass dog, Italy, 1970s Purchased by my grandparents during a pleasure trip to Venice. Intact.
Murano Glass
Antique Bohemian Cranberry Overlay Cut to Clear Glass Vase with Roses
By William Fritsche, Moser Glassworks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Bohemian glass vase. With a cranberry overlay cut to clear glass. Wheel engraved with various species of roses to the ...
Cut Glass
Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s An antique millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Loetz “Titania” Art Nouveau Green Iridescent Glass Vase with Silver Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Loetz “Titania” Art Nouveau Green Iridescent Glass Vase with Silver Overlay, Art Nouveau Loetz “Titania” Iridescent Green Glass Vase, Silver Overlay Deco...
Glass, Art Glass
Antique Venetian Murano Glass Stemware
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiul set of Venetian stemware comprising 2 sets of 4 goblets, sherry glasses and coupes. Sold as a set of four. Gold inclusions in clear glass with applied pink glass rosettes. ...
Murano Glass
Italian Handcrafted Chalice in Blown Murano Glass 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Handcrafted Chalice in Blown Murano glass made in Italy 1970s.
Murano Glass
American Sterling Silver Overlay Black Fan Shaped Vase
Located in Miami Beach, FL
American sterling silver overlay black fan shaped vase featuring a foliate design on the top area of both sides. The boots edge and top edge also have ...
Sterling Silver
Murano Glass Goblet "Tipetto" Pink Blown Glass With Flower Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Exceptional hot-blown Murano glass goblet; it has a rare stem worked with the pincer molding technique by which the craftsman was able to create a multicolored set of extraordinarily beautiful flowers; the bowl and base are a soft, delicate pink color, From the mid-1400s, Murano glassmakers invented the world's first truly transparent glass and refined their techniques to create delicate, subtle drinking vessels: Murano glass wine...
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Goblet "Tipetto" Ruby Red Blown Glass With Gold Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Exceptional hot-blown Murano glass goblet; it has a rare stem worked with the pincer molding technique by which the craftsman was able to create a transparent twisted spindle with gold and red staining of extraordinary refinement; the bowl and base are a strong ruby red color, the surface is not smooth but skillfully and masterfully wavy. From the mid-1400s, Murano's master glassmakers invented the world's first truly transparent glass and refined their techniques to create delicate and subtle drinking vessels: the Murano glass wine glasses...
Murano Glass
18th Century Pair Decalcomania Glass Vases Piemonte Italy Arte Povera
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare pair of decalcomania glass vases from Piemonte Italy 18th century. Painted in polychrome with applications in Arte Povera with floral and chinois motifs. The synomania that ...
Glass
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H 11.42 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
70s Blue French Crystal vanity set of 6 pieces, L'Étain a la Rose, - France
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing 6-piece dressing table set, made in France by the House "L'Étain a la Rose". The set consists of a large bottle to store perfume, another for bath salts, another to store cotton, a smaller bottle with a spherical cap, a perfume sprayer...
Tin
American Mid-Century Pitman-Dreitzer Lancaster Gilt-Brass Cut Crystal Ball
Located in Forney, TX
An American mid-century Pitman-Dreitzer Lancaster Company Baroque gilt-brass candle or punch bowl stand, with ornate detailing, pierced scrolls, signed reverso, paired with a stunning vintage Bohemian Czech lead crystal cut glass globe votive - vase, fan and diamond cross hatch pattern, starburst center, which reflects and refracts the light beautifully! Both are in excellent vintage condition with beautiful original patina, no chips, cracks or repairs present. Use on a table as a center piece, mantel...
Crystal, Brass
France Baccarat Pair Clear Crystal Dimond Wine Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Brescia, IT
France Baccarat Pair Clear Crystal Dimond Wine Glasses
Crystal
Set of Four Venetian Style Clear Blown Wine Glasses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four clear hand blown Venetian style glasses. The bowl with a flared mouth sits on top of an optic ball and a fluted foot. This set of stems have never been used. This shape ...
Blown Glass
Murano Blown Glass Bottle with Handles and Decorations Applied
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Delightful blown sodic-calcic glass bottle; it was made by a Murano glass master between 1950 and 1952 who was inspired by an early 18th century model preserved at the Murano Glass M...
Glass
France Pair of Blown Amber Glass Gobelets or Little Vases
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of French blown glass gobelets are elegant to arrange an Holiday table dining. The amber glass has an intense and vivid color. Perfect to refresh a traditional dining set...
Blown Glass
Set of Eleven 18th Century Dutch Wine Glasses "Roemers" Yellow / Green Feet
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Rare set of eleven yellow / green wine glasses. They have hollow stems and are decorated with raspberry prunts. The glasses sit on a trailed conical foot. Manufactured in The Netherl...
Glass
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H 47.25 in W 37.41 in D 3.94 in
18th Century Rectangular Gilded Wood and Blue Glass Paste Venetian Wall Mirror
Located in IT
The rare and exquisite 18th century Venetian wall mirror is done of rectangular finely carved and gilded wood. It presents, on the corners, decorations with foliate motif. In the inn...
Glass, Giltwood
Antique Wine Drinking Glass With Air Bubble, 18th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
German antique wine drinking glass with air bubble, 18th century.
Glass