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.
Scandinavian 18th Century Brass Nutcracker with Wooden Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th century brass nutcracker, probably from Denmark. The brass cracker top glows and is balanced by the brass ends with petite ball tips. Strong warm wooden handles are the p...
Brass
French Bronze Doré Photo Frame, Baroque Style, Circa 1930
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
French bronze doré photo frame, 19th century.
Bronze
Danish 18th Century Brass And Wood Nutcracker
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th Century brass and wood nutcracker.
Brass
Set of 3 Italian Venetian Red and Gold Glass Goblets
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 Italian Mid-Century Venetian-style glass goblets of varying heights with red glass globes, clear glass stems, and gold dusted circular glass feet (PRICED AS SET)
Glass
Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Goblet, England 1860-1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
English confectionery goblet or cup featuring the shell of an ostrich egg mounted into silver. The silver rim engraved with the initials ED England approx. 1860-1900. Minor repa...
Silver
Pair of Italian Venetian Murano Nautilus Salt Cellars
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Venetian (1930) Murano ruby red and gold dusted glass salt and pepper holder in the form of a nautilus shell. (PRICED AS PAIR) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with ...
Glass
Silver Cup "tembladera", 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Without hallmarks. Container known as catavinos (wine tasting cup) or tembladera with two flat handles in the form of closed "S" (with simplified vegetable decoration) and a line "d...
Silver
Antique Viennese Imperial Porcelain, Botanical Splendour Plate, 'Bouquet', 1827
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with polychrome painted botanical illustration: In the centre a finely painted bouquet with roses and forget-me-nots against a black background. The plate rim...
Porcelain
Viennese Imperial Porcelain Plate, 'Lustschloß Schönbrunn', Rich Gilding, 1813
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with a finely painted polychrome veduta: In the centre, a view of the Viennese summer palace of Schönbrunn with its gardens, as seen from the hill opposite, w...
Porcelain
Viennese Imperial Porcelain Plate, 'K.k. Lustschloß Schönbrunn Á Vienne', 1818
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with a finely painted polychrome veduta: In the mirror view of the Viennese summer palace Schönbrunn with the Gloriette on the hill in the background, seen fr...
Porcelain
Antique Vienna Baroque Silver Sugar Box, by Zacharias Fayll, 1705/1715
Located in Vienna, AT
Baroque silver box with loose plug-in lid in a bulbous oval shape, flush stand without feet, in the lower area of the container and on the lid chased boss decoration with ornamentati...
Silver
Viennese Imperial Porcelain Veduta Plate, 'K.k. Hofburg Á Vienne', 1818
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with a finely painted polychrome veduta: The plate shows a view of the Vienna Hofburg, the 'Leopoldinischer Trakt', Leopoldine Wing, with the Ceremonial Apart...
Porcelain
Viennese Imperial Porcelain Splendour Plate, Playing Cupids As Hunters, 1805
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with fine polychrome painted scenery: In the mirror five winged cupids dressed as hunters with dog in a summer landscape agains...
Porcelain
$650 / set
H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in
22-Karat Gold Moroccan Themed Vintage Cocktail Highball Glasses, circa 1965
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful set of Moroccan themed cocktail / highball glasses adorned in 22-karat gold. Glasses show no wear and are in great condition. This style was showcased in the feature film "Scarface" starring Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer. (See photo) A perfect addition to your home, these glasses are meant to be displayed and enjoyed on your bar or bar cart. The glasses also add a Don Draper...
Gold
$1,714
H 7.09 in W 7.13 in D 7.13 in
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite World Globe Ice Bucket, Italy, Circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Lucite cube bar ware depicting the world captured in a cube of acrylic that resembles an ice cube. Frosted world map of continents and orbiting moon. Suspended world globe ice bucket...
Acrylic
Wood Nutcracker Designed by Carl Auböck III
Located in Chicago, IL
This nutcracker by Carl Auböck III by is a simply elegant design. The wooden sides feel very nice in hand, and the ebony and maple contrast and complem...
Ebony, Maple
$460Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.25 in W 18 in D 12 in
Postmodern Set of 6 Beveled Glass Placemats with Gold Trim
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible rare set of 6 placemats from the 1980's, beautiful beveled glass edge with gold trim by Kafka Industries, circa 1985 Memphis era this set has bo...
Glass
$319Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 2.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shaker
Located in Sheffield, MA
Faneuil by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt shaker and pepper mill set. Simple elegance, Salt shaker 1.5" D x 2.25" H. OFFERING FREE SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL US. PLEASE JUST ASK FO...
Sterling Silver
English Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Cup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique English sterling silver mounted coconut cup; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This impressive antique sterling silver mounted coconut cup has a circular rounded form onto a circular pedestal foot. The upper portion of this antique coconut cup...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,800
H 29.14 in W 31.89 in D 7.21 in
Gustavian, 18th Century Plate Rack with Original Rosemåling Painting
Located in New York, NY
Gustavian Swedish 18th century plate rack with original gorgeous rosemåling painting, circa 1800, origin: Northern Sweden.
Wood
Pyramidal Smoking Set, Germany, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pyramidal smoking set is an original decorative object realized in Germany in the 1970s. A unique object composed by four ashtrays and a lighter. Table lighter vintage plastic ...
Metal
18th Century European Carved Pine Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century European carved pine trunk Brilliant antique trunk / blanket chest from Europe. This can also be used as a toy chest, games chest, linen chest, etc. The chest meas...
Pine
$650 / set
H 3.5 in Dm 3.13 in
Vintage Mid Century 22-Karat Gold Rocks Cocktail Glasses Set of 8, circa 1965
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Dress your cocktails in high style with these beautiful rocks cocktail glasses in mint condition. This Mid Century Modern set dates back to the 1960s - dressing up sexy bars for deca...
Gold
Gaetano Pesce Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats Resin Red Gold
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - matt red, gold Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection. Dimensions: L 50cm x H 38.5cm Material: RESIN These piece...
Resin
$610
H 4.93 in W 5.32 in D 1.97 in
Art Deco Novelty Cocktail Sticks 'Cocktails' by Sudre, French, 1930's
By Raymond Sudre
Located in Devon, England
Original French charming novelty cocktail stick set unsigned by SUDRE with 6 red bakelite and chrome cocktail sticks. Depicts an lady standing at the bar shaking a cocktail shaker. T...
Aluminum, Chrome
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H 1.3 in Dm 9.57 in
Antique Viennese Imperial Porcelain Picture Plate, Lot And His Daughters, 1806
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with polychrome painted botanical illustration: In the centre, a finely painted iris blossom against a black background. The plate rim is salmon-coloured with...
Porcelain
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H 1.15 in Dm 8.08 in
Antique Viennese Imperial Porcelain, Botanical Splendour Plate, 'Bouquet', 1827
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with polychrome painted botanical illustration: In the centre a finely painted bouquet with rose and tulip against a black background. The plate rim is salmon...
Porcelain
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H 1.38 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique Viennese Imperial Porcelain, Botanical Splendour Plate, 'Hibiscus', 1825
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with polychrome painted botanical illustration: In the centre a finely painted hibiscus blossom in bright red with a stem and tuft of leaves against a black b...
Porcelain
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H 1.42 in Dm 9.38 in
Antique Viennese Imperial Porcelain, Botanical Splendour Plate, 'Oleander', 1828
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with polychrome painted botanical illustration: In the centre finely painted oleander blossoms in bright colours with a stem and tuft of leaves against a blac...
Porcelain
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H 1.46 in Dm 9.73 in
Antique Viennese Imperial Porcelain, Botanical Splendour Plate, 'Dahlia', 1824
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with polychrome painted botanical illustration: In the centre, a finely painted white dahlia flower with a stem and leaf panicles against a black background. ...
Porcelain
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H 1.38 in Dm 9.53 in
Antique Viennese Imperial Porcelain, Botanical Splendour Plate, 'Iris', 1825
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with polychrome painted botanical illustration: In the centre, a finely painted iris blossom against a black background. The plate rim is salmon-coloured with...
Porcelain
Viennese Imperial Porcelain Splendour Plate, 'K.k. Hofburg Á Vienne', 1802
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain picture plate with a fine polychrome painted veduta: in the mirror a view of the Vienna Hofburg, the Leopoldine Wing with ceremonial apartments and the outer Burgplatz, see...
Porcelain
19th Century Hunter's Stirrup Beaker Cup in Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Antique horn stirrup cup with worn silver-plated rim, circa 1830's. A stirrup cup is a "parting cup" used to serve sherry or brandy at the begi...
Silver Plate, Brass
Surtout de Table, Venice 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-piece surtout de table or center piece with silver mount and lion paws and old mirror glass with rocaille decoration. Venetian silver hallmark on the mount. Dimensions of the s...
Silver
Silver Drinking Cups Set, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of catavinos. Silver. XVII century. Pair of glasses or mugs for drinking wine made of silver in its color that have a small and low cylindrical foot, a flared rim towards the top and a central area curved...
Silver
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
KPM Berlin Coffee Set, Dejeuner for 2 Persons, Birds, Insects & Gold, ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactory: KPM Berlin - Royal Porcelain Manufactory Belin, Germany Coffee service, consisting of 8 parts: lidded coffee pot, lidded milk jug, lidded sugar bowl, two cups, two saucers, oval serving platter. Shape: New-osier - curved ribs and basket rim, handles modeled on branches. Designed around 1770. Decor: Birds, insects & gold borders - Elaborate and extensive painting with wild birds and farm poultry, as well as scattered insects, gold decoration and gold borders on the edges. Dating: circa 1900 Material: porcelain, painted, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain Dimensions: 1 coffee pot with lid - height = 17.0 cm / 6.69 in 1 creamer with lid - height = 13.5 cm / 5.31 in 1 sugar urn...
Porcelain
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pair Antique German Silver Wine Champagne Coolers c. 1890 Messonnier Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of truly magnificent Antique Solid Silver Wine Coolers / Champagne Buckets based closely on the early 18th century engravings by Juste Aurele Meissonnier. The engraved plate d...
Silver