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.
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$720Sale Price / set|40% Off
Vintage Silver Plated Wine Cooler Bowl with grape design
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning , well crafted multipurpose bunch bowl Keep your wine or champagne chilled in style with this elegant round bowl, crafted in India circa 1970 and sitting on a round base wh...
Silver Plate
$5,421Sale Price|31% Off
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Baroque Style Champagne Bucket
By Vavassori
Located in VALENZA, IT
Gorgeous handmade sterling silver champagne bucket. The body is shaped, embossed and chiseled completely by hand. Four shells of two d...
Sterling Silver
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
Monumental Baroque Period Continental Solid Brass Repoussé Wine Cooler
Located in Montreal, QC
Continental Europe Baroque period repousse brass wine cooler. Continental Europe 17th century. Provenance: Metro Antiques NYC
Brass
Art Deco Style Square Wine Cooler Solid Silver
By Puiforcat
Located in Paris, FR
This champagne bucket is in the typical spirit of the Art Deco movement, with a square shape, and two geometric handles. Each bucket is made of solid silver and it will last forever....
Silver
20th Century Champagne Bucket
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
20th century French champagne / wine bucket with ring handles. Internal reference: C Code: 8731 Dimensions: H: 8" (20.3 cm) Di: 10" (25.4 cm)
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Brass Ice and Champagne Bucket Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th Century brass ice bucket or wine cooler from France. This one has great, charming and unbeatable patina and wear. Impressive piece with both form and function standing alo...
Metal, Brass
Pink Marble Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Our wine cooler is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles. The natural properties of the marble will keep your wine chilled...
Marble
$32,405Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.5 in Dm 10.16 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Coolers / Champagne Ice Buckets 1839
Located in London, GB
A pair of impressive Antique Victorian Solid Silver Wine Coolers with magnificent acanthus leaf handles. The Rim of the cooler and the spread foot are decorated with elegant classic...
Sterling Silver
Travertine Angled Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The natural properties of this ANGLED travertine wine cooler will keep your wine chilled. That’s the beauty of natural stone: it looks good while serving a functional purpose. Place ...
Travertine
Silver Plate Stag Champagne Bucket - Fruit Bowl Wine Cooler
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing and eye catching silver plate fruit / champagne / wine cooler Stands on the distinctive stags bust support with those amazing antlers Great interiors piece, put a couple of B...
Silver Plate
Vintage Nickel-Plated Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous vintage nickelplated champagne cooler dating from the late 20th century. It is engraved Cuvee De Prestige Champagne Du Louvois boldly on to the side. The cooler...
Nickel
19th Century Mahogany And Brass Wine Cooler
Located in Copenhagen, K
19th Century Wine Cooler In Mahogany And Brass Very nice mahogany wine cooler with brass insert.
Brass
$714
H 10.24 in W 17.33 in D 11.03 in
Vintage 5 Bottle Silver Plated Wine Cooler Ice Bucket 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant Vintage silver plated champagne cooler, dating from the late 20th Century. This alluring item is perfectly suited to a party, and can easily accommodate five bot...
Silver Plate
French Silver Plate Punch Bowl Champagne Cooler Wine
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive large silver plated champagne bowl or wine cooler Features a highly polished finish with Cuve de Prestige Champagne lettering to the front Wide open bowl provides ample ro...
Silver Plate
French Wine Bucket Silver Plate Champagne Cuvee Cooler
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive large silver plated champagne cooler or wine bucket Features a highly polished finish with Cuve de Prestige Champagne lettering to the front Classic tapered form with deco...
Silver Plate
English Victorian Period Walnut and Brass Bound Planter or Wine Cooler
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper circular section featuring a raised edge, bound by brass strapping and brass lion mask handles, and retaining its original handled tole liner, near the bottom of the upper ...
Walnut
$1,800
H 29.53 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Monumental Christofle Art Deco Wine Cooler Pedestal France, Circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Monumental Christofle Art Deco Wine Cooler Pedestal – France, Circa 1940 An elegant and highly decorative monumental wine cooler pedestal by the prestigious French house Christofle,...
Metal
20th Century Silver Plate Regency Champagne Bucket, French Design
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th century collector’s champagne bucket was sourced from France and is worked in silver plate, its surface finished in a bright silver tone. The collector’s champagne bucket i...
Silver Plate
Spanish Baroque Champagne Wine Cooler Ice Bucket Stand in Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Terrific bronze parcel gilt iron tripod stand with black ice bucket container, Spain, 1940s This baroque style iron ice bucket serving stand is entirely made by hand. The handwrought...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Spanish Champagne Wine Cooler Stand Ice Bucket / Drinks Stand, Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Foliage scrollwork iron tripod stand with glass ice bucket, Spain, 1940s This baroque style iron ice bucket serving stand is entirely made by hand. The handwrought iron stand has a leafed richly adorned top standing on and tripod base with scrolled legs and holding a glass wine or champagne chiller. It has a terrific aged patina with rusty finish. It will be a nice addition wherever you place it adding a baroque accent to your classical or contemporary decoration. It can be used as drinks corner or as a plant stand removing the brass ice bucket. This piece would be ideal to use at home, for a winery or a restaurant. Overall measures: 65,5 cm H x 32 cm W x 27 cm D The foliage iron stand: 61 cm H x 32 cm W x 27 cm D The glass ice bucket is: 22 cm H x 22cm diameter Standing Champagne Ice Cooler...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
English Style Double Wine Cooler w/ Coat of Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Style Silver Plated Double Wine cooler w/ Coat of Arms. The royal coat of arms depicts a pair of lions flanking a center shield and crown on...
Silver Plate
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H 16.54 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Italian Huge Party Brass Copper Champagne Wine Cooler Ice Holder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful, elegant and unique ice holder champagne wine cooler with its large bellied oval copper body fitted with rivet-mounted cast brass decors, figures & handles, and raised upon...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
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H 27.96 in W 11.82 in D 10.63 in
Spanish Baroque Champagne or Wine Cooler Stand Ice Bucket / Drinks Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Terrific gilt iron tripod stand with brass ice bucket, Spain, 1940s This baroque style iron ice bucket serving stand is entirely made by hand. The handwrought iron stand has a leafe...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Silver Champagne Bucket Baroque Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Important Baroque style Champagne bucket made of 800 solid silver. The body is shaped, chiseled and engraved with volutes and shell typical of the Baroque style. In the lower part a ...
Silver
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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
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H 14.18 in Dm 8.27 in
20th Century Italian Silver Baroque Style Conic Champagne Bucket with Handle
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Gorgeous Baroque style silver champagne bucket completely handmade. The body is shaped to give shape to the Classic Baroque and engraved style. The cast tilting handle follows the ...
Silver
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H 16.5 in W 29 in D 23 in
French 18th Century Baroque Brass Lion-Head Champagne Cooler and Jardinière
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 18th century baroque brass lion-head Champagne cooler and jardinière This item can be used as a cooler and also as a planter and jardinière. It is presented in its unpolish...
Brass
Set of 14 Blown and Etched Venetian Glass Wine Goblets
Located in Essex, MA
Fourteen Venetian glass wine goblets with floral etching. Hollow stem blown in Baroque manner of the 18th century. Footed base. Ribbed bowl. All in ...
Glass
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H 6.11 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
Large French 18th Century Baroque Brass Lion-head Champagne Cooler & Jardiniere
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large French 18th Century Baroque Brass Lion-head Champagne Cooler & Jardiniere The cooler has the original zinc insert. This item can also be used as a planter and jardiniere. It...
Brass, Zinc
18th Century French Green Terra Cotta Wine Cooler, Provencal Table Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French wine or water cooler glazed the traditional Provençal colors green, yellow and ochre made of glazed terra cotta, in good condition. The rectangular cooler is decora...
Terracotta
Dutch Brass Wine Cooler with Lion Heads and Grape Vine Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
Dutch brass urn form wine cooler with grape vine decoration and lion head terminals with rings in their mouths as handles. This makes for a unique ice bucket...
Brass
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H 9.75 in W 17.5 in D 12 in
A Very Good 18th Century Copper Wine Cistern Wine Cooler, Netherlands Circa 1750
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The large bellied oval copper body having a rope-twist edge and fitted with rivet-mounted cast brass humanistic masks & brass handles, raised overall upon a conforming stepped base a...
Brass, Copper
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H 9.85 in W 9.06 in D 11.42 in
19th Century German Silver Exceptional Meissonnier Wine Coolers, circa 1890
By Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description Antique 19th century pair of exceptional German Hanau Solid Silver wine / champaigne coolers, each exceptionally decorative and ornamental, with figural cast handles modelled as a mermaid with bifurcated tails holding sea snakes, the body embossed and chiselled with winged cartouches enclosing an important French coat of arms for Louis-Henri de Bourbon (the wealthy aristocrat and Prime Miniter under Louis XV) above Classical panels, one depicting Neptune being drawn by seahorses and the other pulled by griffins. The design is inspired by the late-Baroque design by Juste Aurele Meissonier (1723), silversmith, designer, sculptor, painter, architect, one of the greatest artists active in the 18th Century. The German Hanau versions of the Meissonier cooler are extremely sought after, one is now held by the Victoria & Albert Museum and one is in the Royal Ontario Museum. Each base is Hallmark with French pseudo-marks used by the Hanau firm Hanauer Silberwaren Manufaktur, the first firm of Georg Roth, the pair test...
Silver