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.
Italian Convex Gilt Wood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian sunburst mirror. The scale is spectacular. The mirror itself is convex and measures 9'' diameter.
Mirror, Wood
French Starburst Sunburst Mirror in Giltwood with Convex Glass, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Convex Mirror / Sunburst Mirror, giltwood, gold leaf, France, 1940s. Eye-catching gold leaf gilt carved wood sunburst mirror with convex glass. It has a terrific patina showing its ...
Gold Leaf
Gold Gilt Sunburst Mirror
Located in London, GB
A carved and gilt Mahogany sunburst design mirror. The convex mirror distressed, within a rope twist border Contemporary.
Wood
1940s Giltwood Heirloom Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
Real giltwood ornate mirror from the 1940s. Mirror shows signs of aging appropriate with actual age. Measures: 22W x 34H.
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
French Giltwood Sunburst Starburst Convex Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stylish hand carved gold leaf giltwood Hollywood Regency sunburst mirror with convex glass, France, 1930s. This elegant sunburst mirror has carved decorations on its rays, gold leaf...
Gold Leaf
English Regency Gilt Convex Mirror
Located in Sherborne, GB
Regency convex mirror circa 1815 with slightly worn through water gilding and original mercury glass which is in very good condition, the pine back panel has its original maker’s pap...
Glass, Giltwood
Mid Century French Giltwood Sunburst Convex Mirror
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautifully carved French giltwood sunburst mirror with the original convex glass, circa 1950. The lovely gilt patina and undulating finely carved rays make this mirror a rare find...
Mirror, Giltwood
Regency Gilt Convex Mirror Eagle
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Carved gilt wood circular convex mirror in the Regency Style circa 1860 Classic convex glass Offered in great shape ready for home use right away.
Giltwood
French Giltwood Sunburst Convex Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
French giltwood sunburst convex mirror. This stunning French carved gilt wood sunburst mirror has a warm aged patina and good scale. Beautiful aged convex mirror.
Giltwood, Mirror
Extraordinary Verdigris Sunburst Starburst Metal Convex Mirror France 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous extraordinary verdigris colored starburst convex mirror. Made of metal. No chips, no cracks, no repairs. It measures approximate: 22" in diameter, the mirror itself is abo...
Metal
$5,264
H 2.37 in Dm 39.38 in
Hollywood Regency Large Convex Starburst Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Scale Oversized Spanish Sunburst Mirror, Iron, Gold Leaf Outstanding Hollywood Regency gilt wrought iron convex sunburst /starburst mirror, Spain 1950s Extra large size (39,37 ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Large Italian Sunburst Giltwood Convex Wall Mirror
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautifully crafted large Italian sunburst or starburst carved giltwood wall mirror with inset aged convex mirror. Diameter of mirror 7.5".
Mirror, Wood
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Convex Mirror (Diameter 29)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror with beautifully gilded wooden rays arranged around the mirror plate glass center. Diameter 29 inches
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
$1,859 / item
H 1.5 in Dm 18 in
Neoclassical Signed 1950s Brass Sunburst Mirrors, Convex Mirror Made in Belgium
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical 1950s signed convex brass mirrors from Belgium. Size of the convex mirror inside: 11.5 inches diameter. Looks stunning as a Group Wa...
Brass
Spanish Baroque Giltwood Bullseye Sunburst Mirror with Carved Foliage Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gold Leaf Giltwood Sunburst Convex Mirror with Mirror Inlays, Spain, 1930s-1940s. ___________________________________________________________ One of a Kind Hand Carved Giltwood Sunbu...
Gold Leaf
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Giltwood Convex Mirror in Small Scale
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wood Carved gold leaf gilded convex sunburst mirror in unusual mini size. Spain, 1930s-1940s. This gorgeous miniature sunburst mirror has a frame comprised by carved rays in differen...
Gold Leaf
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Convex Mini Sized Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century carved giltwood mini sized sunburst mirror in Baroque style. Beautiful giltwood sunburst mirror in this unusual mini size. Carved wood covered with gesso and gol...
Gold Leaf
Sunburst Mini Size Convex Mirror in Baroque Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved giltwood convex sunburst mirror, Spain, 1930s Early 20th century carved gold leaf giltwood mini sized sunburst mirror in Baroque style. This eye-catching sunburst mirror fea...
Gold Leaf
Spanish Sunburst Mirror in Carved Wood and White Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Convex Mirror, White Patina, Giltwood An exquisite finely carved Baroque style sunburst mirror with a carved filigrana decoration surrounding the convex glass. Spain, 1920-...
Gold Leaf
Pair of 18th Century Italian Ebonised Sorcerers Mirrors Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large pair of late 18th century Italian sorcerer's mirrors housed in a their original sizable ebonized circular frames, with twelve reverse ground convex optics. Sorcerer mirrors w...
Mirror, Softwood
Spanish Sunburst Giltwood Convex Wall Mirror, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Giltwood sunburst convex mirror in Baroque style, Spain, 1930s ovely finely carved giltwood convex sunburst mirror with alternating leaves in two sizes Manufactured at the Art Deco...
Gold Leaf
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H 2.37 in Dm 26.38 in
Sunburst Mirror in Carved Gold Leaf Giltwood and Baroque Style, Spain, 1920s
Located in Barcelona, ES
An exquisite finely carved Baroque style sunburst mirror with a carved filigrana decoration surrounding the convex glass. Spain, 1920-1930s. The sunburst shape and the lovely floral...
Gold Leaf
Pair of 18th Century Italian Ebonized Sorcerers Mirrors Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large pair of late 18th century Italian sorcerer's mirrors housed in a their original sizable ebonized circular frames, with twelve reverse ground convex optics. Sorcerer mirrors w...
Mirror, Softwood
Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Sunburst Convex Mirror, Spain, 1920s
Located in Barcelona, ES
An exquisite finely carved Baroque style sunburst mirror with a carved filigrana decoration surrounding the convex glass. The sunburst shape and...
Gold Leaf
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H 1.58 in Dm 11.82 in
Unusual Spanish, 1940s Giltwood Mini Sunburst Convex Mirror in Baroque Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely mini sized Baroque style giltwood sunburst mirror with convex glass. This small mirror is perfect to place alone, but its unusual size makes the piece highly decorative to pla...
Gold Leaf
1920s Spanish Baroque Style Carved and Gold Giltwood Sunburst Convex Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
An exquisite finely carved Baroque style sunburst mirror with a carved filigrana decoration surrounding the convex glass. The sunburst shape and the lovely floral corolla surrounding...
Gold Leaf