Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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.
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maiolica
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Delft
2010s English Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold Plate
1930s Italian Vintage Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Earthenware, Faience, Luster, Maiolica
1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Murano Glass
Mid-18th Century English Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Pewter
2010s Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
2010s Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 20th Century North American Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Majolica, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver Plate
1690s German Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
2010s English Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold Plate
2010s English Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold Plate
1910s British Vintage Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 18th Century German Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Meissen
Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1780s French Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Terracotta
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Crystal
2010s English Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold Plate
1740s Italian Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maiolica
1730s German Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century German Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Iron
1990s Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
2010s Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
1990s Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
1730s Italian Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Maiolica
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft, Earthenware
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Delft
Late 19th Century German Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Terracotta
2010s Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Marble, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Earthenware, Delft
Mid-20th Century Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Delft
1980s Italian Vintage Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Blown Glass
2010s English Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold Plate
2010s English Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Gold Plate
1930s Swedish Vintage Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1630s Dutch Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1990s Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Silver
Early 20th Century French Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Sterling Silver, Brass
1780s French Antique Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Terracotta