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.
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...
Ceramic
Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
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...
Porcelain
Meissen Animal Figure, Parrot On A Tree Trunk Eating, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent lifelike depiction of an exotic bird sitting on a sturdy tree trunk, eating with the help of its claw, below crawling insects: Cockchafer, caterpillar and snail, and leaf t...
Porcelain
20th century Italian Set of 6 Bottle labels in 800 Silver
Located in VALENZA, IT
The six labels are shaped in the Italian Baroque style. A small window has been made in each label where you can add a card with your favorite liqueur. Two small holes have been mad...
Silver
Meissen Allegorical Group 'The Water', by M.V. Acier, Germany, Around 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Nymph, covered only with a cloth, seated on a half shell floating on the water, holding the cloth at one end so that it forms ...
Porcelain
18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Vase"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese "Vase" Measures: 131cm x 131cm 110 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th cen...
Ceramic
XXI° century Italian Solid Silver Vegetable dish in Baroque Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Vegetable dish in solid silver in baroque style. The bottom of the vegetable bowl is solid and smooth. Two handles made with the casting technique and subsequently chiselled, with a...
Silver
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Crinoline Group of ‘The Queen's Jewler’ By JJ. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kändler
Located in New York, NY
Meissen Porcelain Crinoline Group “Jeweler Selling to the Queen”, Model by Johann Joachim Kändler This Meissen porcelain group depicts a detailed courtly scene arranged around a sea...
Enamel
$3,300Sale Price / item|40% Off
French gilt bronze and cut crystal figural centerpiece or epergne.
Located in Birmingham, AL
he object in the image is a large, ornate French gilt bronze and cut crystal figural centerpiece or epergne. It appears to be a 19th-century inspired piece. Brand new with the origin...
Crystal, Brass
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...
Ceramic
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...
Ceramic
(12) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...
Ceramic
21th Century Italian Sterling Silver Console Miniature with Mirror
Located in VALENZA, IT
Console miniature in 925 silver with mirror and marble top, wooden details. This miniature was made in 925 silver with the fusion technique. The supports under the top depict three...
Marble, Sterling Silver
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...
Ceramic
20th Century IItalian Baroque Style Champagne Bucket and Ice Bucket
Located in VALENZA, IT
800 solid silver champagne bucket and ice bucket in baroque style. The body of the buckets was shaped and embossed with ribs typical of ...
Silver
18th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Saint Antony"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese "Saint Antony" Measures: 266 cm x 280 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ce...
Ceramic
18th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Saint Antony"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese "Saint Antony" Measures: 252 cm x 294 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ce...
Ceramic
Vintage Baroque by Wallace 258 Victorian Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baroque by Wallace 258 Silver Plated Victorian Style Oval Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 19.5" W x 13.5" D.
Silver Plate
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...
Ceramic
18th Century Continental Baroque Period Gilt Tooled Leather Clad Knife Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce original antique European Baroque Period tooled leather clad cutlery caddy, circa 1740 Handcrafted in Continental Europe in the first half of...
Leather, Wood
18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Troubadour"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese "Troubadour " Measures: 140cm x 108 cm 80 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 1...
Ceramic
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...
Ceramic
Antique Polychrome Dutch Delft Figural Duck Shaped Tureen or Covered Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Delft figural tureen or box. In the form of a polychrome female duck with rich red, yellow, and purple plumage. The top half of the d...
Delft
$240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Wallace Silverplated Sugar bowl and Creamer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Preowned grand baroque silverplate wallace creamer and sugar bowl Grande Baroque. silverplate sugar and creamer set by Wallace. Made between 1900-1940.Crafted from high-quality silve...
Silver Plate
Antique Sterling Silver Havdalah Box / Spice Box, London 1912, Joseph Zweig
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1912 by Joseph Zweig, this Antique Sterling Silver Havdalah Box, or Spice Tower, is of a traditional Eastern European form. The Havdalah box measures 9.75"(25...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Baroque by Wallace Oval Silver Plated Victorian Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baroque by Wallace Oval Silver Plated Victorian Style Serving Platter Tray. Item features ornate handles, nice heavy construction, original hallmark. Circa Mid 20th Century. ...
Silver Plate
18th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Saint Antony"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese " Saint Antony " Measures: 266 cm x 168 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th c...
Ceramic
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Plaque of 'the Banishment of Ishmael and Hager'
By Meissen Porcelain, Adriaen van der Werff
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque of 'The Banishment of Ishmael and Hager', in its Original Frame. This fantastic Meissen porcelain plaque depicts...
Porcelain
18th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Angels "
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese " Angels " Measures: 84 cm x 70 cm 30 Tiles. Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th...
Ceramic
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of an Elephant
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1630 – 1640 A bold painted blue and white Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of an Elephant. A very rare decoration to find on a Dutch tile. This exotic crea...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Vases"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese "Vases" Measures: 312 cm x 210 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th century. ...
Ceramic
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...
Ceramic
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...
Ceramic
Silver Plated Candelabra, Ganci Argenterie, Made in Italy, Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Silver plated candelabra - Ganci Argenterie - Made in Italy, Milano 6 flames handmade Candelabra - Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of the oldest Italian Silversmith.
Silver Plate
Italy Late 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Soup Bowl with Floral Decor
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a soup bowl in a smaller size as usual, it was a special sized for fine foods. This is a piece of the production of the Italian factory Richard Ginori Doccia...
Porcelain
Table Box Sterling Silver Baroque style hand-engravings and miniature Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large oval table jewelry box with shapes, Baroque style, in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver, with fine hand-engravings around green spaces enameled at high temperature and a lar...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Reed & Barton Figural Baroque Silver Plated Lion Head Large Soup Tureen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Reed & Barton Figural Baroque Silver Plated Lion Head Large Soup Tureen. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 16" W x 9.5" D.
Silver Plate
18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Battle Scene"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Panel "Battle Scene" Measures: 120cm x 140cm 90 tiles Important Note: This panel is with t...
Ceramic
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Plaque Depicting Rembrandt and Saskia in the Tavern
By Rembrandt van Rijn, Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and very rare 19th Century Meissen porcelain plaque depicting Rembrandt and Saskia in the Tavern. Meissen plaques are incredibly rar...
Porcelain
18th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Saint Antony"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese "Saint Antony" Measures: 266 cm x 294 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ce...
Ceramic
The Catch Of The Triton, Large Mythological Meissen Group, J.J. Kändler, Ca 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
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...
Porcelain
18th Century Portuguese "Azulejo " Panel "Hunting Scene"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Hunting Scene" Measures: 100cm x 88cm 49 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tile...
Ceramic
Meissen Swan Service Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th Century
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
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...
Porcelain
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...
Ceramic
Meissen Snake Handle Vase With Flower Painting And Gilding, by Leuteritz, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large double snake handle vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped stand, handles in the form of coiled snake pairs raised on the side, white and cobalt blue base, fine ...
Porcelain
$449Sale Price|50% Off
Tall German Westerwald Salt Glazed Stein
Located in Evergreen, CO
This exceptional German Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware stein exemplifies the region's renowned pottery tradition. Crafted from durable stoneware and finished with authentic salt gl...
Ceramic
18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Leisure Scene"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " panel "Leisure Scene" Measures: 126cm x 100cm 63 tiles Important Note: This panel is with ...
Ceramic
18th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Panel "Countryside Scene"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Countryside Scene" Measures: 184cm x 85cm. 78 tiles IMPORTANT NOTE: This panel is with the...
Ceramic
Dish Charger Lobed Delft German Blue White Fluted Chinoiserie
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Decorated with a chinoiserie scene of a man sitting on rocks within a landscape. Surrounded by a triple-circle center and an interlocking arc and trefoil border. The rim with 27 flut...
Earthenware
Maiolica Centerpiece by Pasquale Antonibon, Venetian Ceramics, 1750-70
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica centerpiece Pasquale Antonibon factory Nove di Bassano, Venice, 1740-1770. Measures: 1.85 in x 19.21 in x 15.27 in 4.7 cm X 48.8 cm X 38.8 cm. lb 5.29 (kg 2.4) State of conservation: thin passing fêlure with covered chipping and a glued foot The Antonibon were an important family of Venetian...
Maiolica
Hand Embroidered Heirloom Petals Placemats (Set of 4)
Located in Conshohocken, PA
Modern, airy, and full of charm, this placemats brings a fresh take on floral embroidery. Featuring delicate hand-embroidered dandelions floating across a soft linen base, a hand-cut...
Linen
18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Hunting Scene"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Hunting Scene" Measures: 100cm x 82cm 42 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tile...
Ceramic
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels"
Located in Madrid, ES
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels" 70cm x 84cm 30 tiles good conditions
Ceramic
Gold and White Decorative Porcelain Plate in Barocco Style by 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...
Gold Plate
$933Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of four liqueur glasses the Imperial Collection, The House of Fabergé
Located in Milano, IT
Set of Four Fabergé Liqueur Glasses – Imperial Collection (Czar Imperial Model) Hand-cut and colored crystal, original velvet presentation box Refined set of four Fabergé liqueur gl...
Crystal
18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "Hunting Scene"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Hunting Scene" Measures: 100cm x 82cm 42 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tile...
Ceramic
18th Century Portuguese "Azulejos" Panel "River Scene"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " River Scene" Measures: 200cm x 083cm 84 tiles Important Note: this panel is with the tiles...
Ceramic
19th Century, Pair of French Porcelain Sculptures Depicting Cupid and Psyche
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French polychrome porcelain sculptures depicting cupid and psyche The delicious sculptures, made of hand-painted porcelain in polychrome, in Strasbourg in th...
Porcelain
$373Sale Price|32% Off
Willem van der Kool, Delft polychrome plate - early 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft polychrome plate with lively polychrome decoration of a central vase on a stand filled with flowers flanked by two little insects. Very orn...
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
18th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Prayer"
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese "Prayer " Measures: 182cm x 182 cm 108 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th...
Ceramic