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Baroque Porcelain

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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Style: Baroque
1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor
1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor

1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a spectacular lidded tureen made by Meissen circa 1755. The white porcelain is decorated with multicolored flower branches and bouquet leaves. At the top of the lid there is ...

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor

18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor

By Meissen Porcelain

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...

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Late 18th Century German Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Meissen

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Set 8 Dishes Floral Design
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Set 8 Dishes Floral Design

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Set 8 Dishes Floral Design

By Richard Ginori

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...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century Porcelain Covered
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century Porcelain Covered

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century Porcelain Covered

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

This beautiful covered cup was painted with grace and reproducing a variety of flowers, butterflies and natural elements very detailed. Golden profiles. A joyful to look at it, a pie...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C
Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C

Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set for 6 Persons: Meissen service, consisting of 22 pieces: 1 coffee pot with lid, 1 milk jug, 1 sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates and 1 s...

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Late 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Coffee Dessert Service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-Karat Plated, 1980
Coffee Dessert Service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-Karat Plated, 1980

Coffee Dessert Service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-Karat Plated, 1980

By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in Bronx, NY

Magic flute coffee dessert service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-karat plated by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-karat plated, mint condition set for six with milk and sugar bowl on a 2...

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1980s German Vintage Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Royal Vienna Porcelain Figurine of a Footbather
Antique Royal Vienna Porcelain Figurine of a Footbather

Antique Royal Vienna Porcelain Figurine of a Footbather

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique porcelain figurine. By the Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory. In the form of a seated girl bathing her feet with a water bowl resting next to her atop a plinth. Ma...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique German Porcelain Tureen with Cover by Meissen
Antique German Porcelain Tureen with Cover by Meissen

Antique German Porcelain Tureen with Cover by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Antique German porcelain tureen with cover by Meissen German, Late 19th Century Height 20cm, width 25cm, depth 18cm This remarkable porcelain tureen, produced by Meissen in the la...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Mythological Meissen Group 'The Catch Of The Triton', J.J. Kändler, c 1870
Large Mythological Meissen Group 'The Catch Of The Triton', J.J. Kändler, c 1870

Large Mythological Meissen Group 'The Catch Of The Triton', J.J. Kändler, c 1870

Excellent Meissen porcelain sculpture: Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of figures: two young women with artfully pinned-up hair and wrapped in cloths tied around their loi...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique French Samson Porcelain Figurine, Mid-Late 19th Century
Antique French Samson Porcelain Figurine, Mid-Late 19th Century

Antique French Samson Porcelain Figurine, Mid-Late 19th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique French Samson porcelain figurine, mid-late 19th century. Overglaze. In perfect condition. Measures 18 cm. X 7 cm. Four figures in the same series are on stock.

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19th Century French Antique Baroque Porcelain

Three 19th Century Continental Naturalist Fruit, Insect, Vegetable Plates
Three 19th Century Continental Naturalist Fruit, Insect, Vegetable Plates

Three 19th Century Continental Naturalist Fruit, Insect, Vegetable Plates

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of Three 19th-Century Continental Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates with Naturalist Fruit & Insect Decoration A captivating set of three finely hand-painted porcelain plates, dating...

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19th Century European Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Gold and White Decorative Porcelain Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie
Gold and White Decorative Porcelain Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie

Gold and White Decorative Porcelain Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie

By Paul de Lamerie

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Gold and Gold and White Decorative Porcelain Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie Fine bone china with hand engraving, 22K gold plated, Made in England Decorative plate, handmade in...

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2010s English Baroque Porcelain

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Gold Plate

Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold
Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold

Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: The fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...

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Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Italy Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Pair Porcelain Sauce Boats Tulip Decor
Italy Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Pair Porcelain Sauce Boats Tulip Decor

Italy Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Pair Porcelain Sauce Boats Tulip Decor

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

This pair of very beautiful porcelain sauce boats were handmade at the end of the 18th Century in Italy by Richard Ginori. They were hand painted with the most iconic decor of Richard Ginori: the Tulip decor in red. Nowadays the pieces with this kind of drawings are most required by the collectors and have an higher rating. These elegant pieces can be used to lay an elegant table or can be part of a worth collection. Every sauce boat is composed by 3 pieces: little plate tray, the sauce boat and the little spoon...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Grouping of Mars's War Chariot with War Putti for Catherine the Great
Meissen Grouping of Mars's War Chariot with War Putti for Catherine the Great

Meissen Grouping of Mars's War Chariot with War Putti for Catherine the Great

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent and quite large, Baroque style, Museum Quality, Antique Meissen Porcelain Grouping of Mars, the God of War, Chariot with his Putti Servant, originally designed by Johann Joachim Kändler in 1772-1773 for Czarina Katharina, better known as Catherine the Great. Mars, the Roman God of war, is seen wearing a Roman war attire on his white double horse-drawn chariot. While seated, Mars is seen holding the handle of his sword. On his head is a beautiful silver helmet...

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19th Century German Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of Gold and Burgundy Decorative Plates Barocco Style by De Lamerie
Set of Gold and Burgundy Decorative Plates Barocco Style by De Lamerie

Set of Gold and Burgundy Decorative Plates Barocco Style by De Lamerie

By Paul de Lamerie

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Set of Gold and Burgundy Decorative Plates Barocco Style by De Lamerie Fine bone china with hand engraving, 22K gold plated Decorative plate, handmade in De Lameire factory, England...

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2010s English Baroque Porcelain

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Gold Plate

Europe 18th Century Attribuited to Meissen Porcelain Giove Figurine
Europe 18th Century Attribuited to Meissen Porcelain Giove Figurine

Europe 18th Century Attribuited to Meissen Porcelain Giove Figurine

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

Elegant 18th century porcelain figurine of Giove, attribuited to Meissen. As to put in evidence the armony and beauty of colors. With certificate of authenticity.

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Italy Richard Ginori Early 18th Century Porcelain Vase
Italy Richard Ginori Early 18th Century Porcelain Vase

Italy Richard Ginori Early 18th Century Porcelain Vase

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant vase was produced by Richard Ginori porcelain manufacturer in Doccia, Italy, in the 1730 Not easy to find this model so fine and elegant with its country flowers in pin...

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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Herend Rothschild Oiseaux Tea & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Hungary, 20th Century
Herend Rothschild Oiseaux Tea & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Hungary, 20th Century

Herend Rothschild Oiseaux Tea & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Hungary, 20th Century

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

Herend service consisting of 21 parts: 1 lidded tea pot, 1 milk jug, 1 lidded sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates. Shape: Osier basket weave Decor: RO - Rothschild Oisea...

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20th Century Hungarian Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Salt Cellar ca. 1735 Hand Painted
Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Salt Cellar ca. 1735 Hand Painted

Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Salt Cellar ca. 1735 Hand Painted

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Salt Cellar ca. 1735 Hand Painted Rare Meissen porcelain salt cellar on three voluted feet accented in gold and polychromed. The tapered, circular b...

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18th Century German Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup with Floral Drawings
Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup with Floral Drawings

Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup with Floral Drawings

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

This fine and elegant covered cup in Baroque style, is a piece hand made by the well known Italian factory Richard Ginori in Doccia. The set is composed by two pieces: the cup and th...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair Of 19th German Meissen Painted Porcelain Models Of Female Cockatoos
Pair Of 19th German Meissen Painted Porcelain Models Of Female Cockatoos

Pair Of 19th German Meissen Painted Porcelain Models Of Female Cockatoos

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dublin, IE

A pair of 19th century Meissen painted porcelain models of Female Cockatoos, sitting on a tree stump with flowers and foliage, with underglazed blue crossed swords mark to base and i...

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19th Century German Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Cruet with Floral Drawings
Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Cruet with Floral Drawings

Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Cruet with Floral Drawings

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an original Richard Ginori production dated late 18th century. It's a very elegant piece to dress your table or to add to your collection. Fine flowers decor runs on the si...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup or Sugar Bowl
Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup or Sugar Bowl

Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup or Sugar Bowl

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

This fine and elegant covered cup in Baroque style, is a piece hand made by the well known Italian factory Richard Ginori in Doccia. The set is composed by two pieces: the cup and th...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th

Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th

Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of animal figures: European roller leaning forward, also known as almond crow in German-speaking countries, sitting on a tree trunk with o...

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Early 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Gold and Navy Ornamental Decorative Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie
Gold and Navy Ornamental Decorative Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie

Gold and Navy Ornamental Decorative Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie

By Paul de Lamerie

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Gold and Navy Ornamental Decorative Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie Fine bone china with hand engraving, 22K gold plated Decorative plate, handmade in De Lameire factory, Engla...

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2010s English Baroque Porcelain

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Gold Plate

Meissen Swan Service Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th Century
Meissen Swan Service Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th Century

Meissen Swan Service Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th Century

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set for 6 Persons: Meissen service, consisting of 23 pieces: 1 coffee pot with lid, 1 milk jug, 1 sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates and 2 servi...

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Late 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Plate Lobed Imari Japanese Iron Red Blue Dragon Trellis
Plate Lobed Imari Japanese Iron Red Blue Dragon Trellis

Plate Lobed Imari Japanese Iron Red Blue Dragon Trellis

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A charming 18th century Imari lobed plate with dragon ornamentation. Beautifully painted with a vase and profusion of flowers surrounded by a double circle border. The outer border with elaborate vignettes with dragon heads, flowers and trellis work. The reverse with four repeats of scroll and ribbon motifs. Painted in tones of iron red and blue. Old stapled repair to a break. Measures: diameter 22cm., 8 1/2" height 3.5cm., 1 1/2" Provenance : Private collection with a dish and a plate of similar quality Imari is the European name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita and exported from the port of Imari, in Western Japan. The dynastic change and the instability of China in the mid-17th century created a gap in the porcelain market, which became increasingly international throughout the century. Arita developed into a prominent centre for porcelain due to its proximity to Izumiyama, an area rich in kaolin. Although the Arita kilns...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Herend Rothschild Oiseaux Mocha & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Hungary, 20th Cent
Herend Rothschild Oiseaux Mocha & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Hungary, 20th Cent

Herend Rothschild Oiseaux Mocha & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Hungary, 20th Cent

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

Herend service consisting of 21 parts: 1 lidded mocha pot, 1 milk jug, 1 lidded sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates. Shape: Osier basket weave Decor: RO - Rothschild Ois...

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20th Century Hungarian Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

'Pirouette' With Rider, Spanish Riding School Vienna, Horse By Augarten, 20th
'Pirouette' With Rider, Spanish Riding School Vienna, Horse By Augarten, 20th

'Pirouette' With Rider, Spanish Riding School Vienna, Horse By Augarten, 20th

By Albin Döbrich

Located in Vienna, AT

A pirouette (Old French 'pirouet' = spinning top) is a movement performed by a horse in equestrianism and a dressage exercise. In particular, the turn around the hindquarters at a ga...

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Late 20th Century Austrian Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Imari Dish Charger Lobed Japan Iron Red Blue Green
Imari Dish Charger Lobed Japan Iron Red Blue Green

Imari Dish Charger Lobed Japan Iron Red Blue Green

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Exceptional 18th century Imari lobed dish. The centre painted with a vase of flowers and a bonsai tree. Surrounded by a double circle border and three large vignettes of a fenced garden with trees and flowers and stylised floral vignettes interposed. The reverse with four double scroll repeats. Painted in tones of iron red, blue and green. In original condition. In exceptional condition with very little wear. Measures: diameter 31cm., 12 1/4", height 5cm., 2" Provenance : Private collection with two plates of similar quality Imari is the European name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita and exported from the port of Imari, in Western Japan. The dynastic change and the instability of China in the mid-17th century created a gap in the porcelain market, which became increasingly international throughout the century. Arita developed into a prominent centre for porcelain due to its proximity to Izumiyama, an area rich in kaolin. Although the Arita kilns...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Figure Cavalier At His Desk Writing A Love Letter, Kaendler, Circa 1860
Meissen Figure Cavalier At His Desk Writing A Love Letter, Kaendler, Circa 1860

Meissen Figure Cavalier At His Desk Writing A Love Letter, Kaendler, Circa 1860

Excellent Meissen porcelain figure: Young gentleman in elaborate rococo clothing of the upper classes: noble white frock coat with golden hems, gold and flower embroidered vest and sleeve cuffs, large black bow on the wig hair, sitting at a magnificent desk with curved...

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1860s German Antique Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Gold and Burgundy Ornamental Decorative Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie
Gold and Burgundy Ornamental Decorative Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie

Gold and Burgundy Ornamental Decorative Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie

By Paul de Lamerie

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Gold and Burgundy Ornamental Decorative Plate in Barocco Style by De Lamerie Fine bone china with hand engraving, 22K gold plated Decorative plate, handmade in De Lameire factory, E...

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2010s English Baroque Porcelain

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Gold Plate

Baroque porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque porcelain 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 porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque porcelain made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Meissen Porcelain, Richard Ginori, Johann Joachim Kändler, and Michel Victor Acier. 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $135 and tops out at $88,500 while the average work can sell for $3,316.