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.
Spectacular Palatial 19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Mirror.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Palatial 19th Century Italian carved gilt leafed mirror. The scale of the mirror with the Exquisitely carved Floral swags and birds in Florentine gold with the red bleed...
Gold Leaf
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany green and gold carved wood framed mirror
Located in Palermo, IT
Green and gold carved wood framed mirror The mirror has a carved wooden frame with a two-tone, dark green and gold finish. The carvings are visible throughout the frame, forming a ki...
Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Baroque Trumeau Mirror, Hand-Carved Green Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand Italian Baroque style trumeau mirror with a painted frame in a gentle shade of green, suggesting an air of tranquility and refinement that beautifully complements the Baroque f...
Wood, Paint
Louis-Seize Wall Mirror, Italian Brass Frame, Stucco, 1890-1910
Located in Landshut, BY
English description: Aristocratic Palace Size Italian Louis-Seize Wall Mirror around the turn of the century An amazing artwork made of individual facet cut mirrors which have...
Cut Glass, Stucco, Wood, Giltwood
Magnificent 19th-Century Italian Baroque Carved Wood Mirror
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Exceptional large-scale Italian carved wood mirror, dating from the 19th century, lavishly embellished with an exuberant array of scrolling foliage, flowers, fruit and ornamental mot...
Wood
Antique Monumental Full-Length Verdigris Bronze Floor Pier Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very special and rare antique French bronze floor full length tall, wall mirror with beautiful green verdigris. The detailed geometric low relief fretwork decorated mirror was onc...
Bronze
Exceptional Italian 18' Century Carved Gilt-Wood Mirror Tuscany 1740
Located in Rome, IT
A very Fine Italian carved and giltwood mirror, Tuscany mid-18th century. Cresting above a cartouche shaped engraved mirror depicting an Architectural scene, above a rectangular ...
Wood
Antique French Baroque Giltwood Mirror, Ornate Scrollwork, 1880s
Located in High Point, NC
A mirror whose gold gilt ornate carved scrollwork gives it real character at first glance. The piece dates to 1880s, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period craftsma...
Glass, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Large Giltwood Wall Mirrors with Decorative Frames
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of mirrors are made of giltwood and gesso with original mercury glass and original panelled backs. Please take a close look at all our photos to the see the deco...
Mirror, Giltwood
Monumental Verdigris Bronze Full Length Pier Mirrors--PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very special and rare collection of 4 antique French bronze tall full length floor pier mirrors with beautiful green verdigris. The detailed geometric low relief fretwork decorated mirrors were once antique doors that have been lovingly restored, reworked and made into mirror panels. The 4 pier wall or floor mirrors can stand alone or use in a situation where 2, 3 or 4 work together to create a special and unique setting in an important room or setting. Each mirror has some minor loses where hinges or door pulls once were. Detail photos show where these losses are and will also show that it does not take away from the mirrors but only add to its character and importance. Bold and eye-catching, the mirror wall decoration makes a unique and bold statement. Architectural elements, doors and gates, panelling, floor mirrors, full-length mirror, pier mirror, trumeau mirror, wall mirror, wall mounted sculpture Baroque, Rococò, Hollywood Regency, regency style mirror, wall panel
Bronze
French 19th Century Large Crested Gold Chateau Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
A truly exceptional, and beautiful very large crested French mirror, dating to the early 19th century, this mirror was removed from a chateau in the west of France, overall it is in ...
Wood, Gesso
Early 18th Century Gilt Wood Italian Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional split plate Italian mirror Dating to circa 1730, Genoa, Italy. This astonishing mirror is of exceptional proportions, the split mercury plate foxed and worn to perfe...
Gesso, Wood
A pair of Italian 18th century Baroque Fruitwood, White Gold and Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most decorative pair of Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Ebonized Fruitwood, White Gold and Giltwood mirrors. Each stunning rectangular mirror is set within a t...
Gold Leaf
The Florentine Mirror, Made by La Maison, London
Located in London, Park Royal
Made in the Baroque style this elegantly sculpted mirror makes an arresting impact. The regally crafted acanthus leaves, of generous volume, make their way from a central starting po...
Silver
Fabulous Italian Period Baroque Tall Mirror W/Thick Leaf-Carved Frame
Located in East Point, GA
A fabulous Italian Barocco carved and gilt wood mirror from the turn of the 17th and 18th century. This antique pier mirror from Italy has a nice 9 inch thick surround, which has bee...
Wood
19th Century Ornate Baroque Mirror with Dark Bronze Carved Frame
Located in High Point, NC
This mirror makes its impression through dark bronze ornate carved frame, rectangular. The piece dates to 19th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period craft...
Glass, Wood
20st Century Sterling Silver set of three Baroque "Cartagloria" Table Mirror
Located in VALENZA, IT
Set of three important Sterling silver table mirrors in Baroque style called Cartagloria, entirely handmade in sterling silver, shaped and decorated with typical Baroque scrolls. In...
Sterling Silver
A Large and Impressive Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and impressive Baroque style carved giltwood mirror, the rectangular mirror plate beneath a crest composed of a crown and a moon crescented cartouche flanked by stylised beas...
Wood
$13,643Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Important Rich Gilded Wooden Console Mirror, Naples, 'Italy', 1700
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and important gilded console, composed of, gilded wooden mirror, with very rich sculptures, and marble console top with carved and gilded le...
Wood
An Italian 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive Italian 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood mirror. This palatially scaled mirror displays an elegant beveled mirror plate set within the sumptuously carved Giltwo...
Mirror, Giltwood
A large scaled Italian early 19th century Baroque st. Walnut and Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scaled Italian early 19th century Baroque st. Walnut and Giltwood mirror. This most impressive mirror is set within a richly carved pierced Walnut foliate frame ...
Walnut, Giltwood
Large Brass Frame Mirror
Located in London, GB
Brass framed Italian mirror Pairs available.
Brass
$6,821Sale Price|20% Off
H 111.82 in W 39.38 in D 9.85 in
19th Century English Greek Revival Hand Carved Wood Full Length Floor Mirror
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful 19th century antique English 3 meters tall full-length mirror in dark brown mahogany wood is entirely hand carved with architectural elements recalling a Greek temple. This Greek or Roman revival style arched floor mirror...
Mirror, Mahogany
$3,815
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame (circa 1950s) - Large
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1950s). The large mirror is classically-shaped and distinctive in a Modern style. It is in good overall condition with the exc...
Brass
Nice Long Wall Mirror With Pine Giltwood Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice modern Giltwood wall mirror which is ¾ length A very good looking and decorative mirror, it can be used in multiple locations, b...
Pine, Giltwood
$6,594
H 34.65 in W 15.56 in D 0.99 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Oval Brass Wall Mirror Full Length Mirror 1950s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage oval wall mirror from brass and facetted mirror glass 1950s Italy. Amazing wall mirror with thick solid brass frame and two brass clasps as decor, while th...
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror. Stunning large 19th century French Louis XVI style painted and giltwood trumeau mirror. This fabulous full-length Neoclassical st...
Giltwood, Wood
$3,815
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame 'circa 1950s' - Large
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1950s). The large mirror is classically-shaped and distinctive in a Modern style. A beautiful aged patina will appear on the brass frame although this one has been recently polished. It is in very good overall condition. We currently have this mirror's identical twin...
Brass
$3,950Sale Price|47% Off
H 78.25 in W 49 in D 4.75 in L 78.25 in
French Mirror of a Grand Scale with 24KT Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Frame
Located in Highwood, IL
Framed in what we believe to have originally started life out as gilded 19th century French window valances. Beautifully Carved Mirror and detailed in a Rococo Style and trimmed in r...
Gold Leaf
$1,875
H 36.62 in W 21.66 in D 1.19 in
Gio Ponti Large Italian Neoclassical Shield Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and unique Mid-Century wall mirror in solid brass with an elegant shield-shaped silhouette. This refined mirror was produced in Italy during the 1950s, and its design is at...
Metal, Brass
Lawson-Fenning Simi Floor Mirror, Modern Oak Full Length Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Simi Floor Mirror features a solid American walnut or white oak frame with a solid brushed brass bar on the top and bottom of the mirror.
Mirror, Oak
$4,775
H 47.25 in W 15.95 in D 0.99 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rectangular Brass Full Length Mirror Floor Mirror
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage floor mirror full length mirror in rectangular shape with brass frame, 1950s Italy. An amazing vintage full length mirror or floor mirror with brass detail...
Brass
70's Chrome Rolling Full Length Two Sided Floor Mirror
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well- crafted rolling chrome framed full length dressing room mirror with large ball wheels and mirrors to both non tilting sides. This straightforward mirror having very clean lin...
Chrome
$3,308Sale Price|25% Off
H 68.9 in W 51.58 in D 3.15 in
19th Century French Large Gilt Wood Hand Carved Mirror in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French large gilt wood mirror made in hand carved wood well painted in light grey close to light green color. Beautiful example of 19th century taste with central ornament and delica...
Wood
$5,795
H 92.5 in W 49.2 in D 2.4 in
Louis XVI Floor-Length Mirror, Dark Carved Wood Frame, France, 1880s
Located in High Point, NC
This mirror carries genuine presence, its dark carved wood frame with crest, floor-length tall immediately setting the tone for the piece. It was made in France during 1880s, a linea...
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Gilt Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century English gilt mirror. This beautiful piece has a carved and elegant gilt frame and retains its original silvered mirror glass and its original panelled back.
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Antique French Baroque Mirror with Dark Bronze Frame
Located in High Point, NC
This mirror makes its impression through dark bronze ornate carved frame, rectangular. The piece dates to 19th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period craft...
Glass, Wood
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H 79.9 in W 43.3 in D 3.9 in
Gold Neo-Baroque Giltwood Floor Mirror, Antique French Design, 1880s
Located in High Point, NC
A mirror whose gold gilt ornate carved scrollwork gives it real character at first glance. The piece dates to 1880s, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period craftsma...
Glass, Wood
Antique French Golden Louis Philippe Mirror, Late 19th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique Louis Philippe floor mirror made of gold-painted pine, featuring a charming floral cartouche at the top and a numbered back; late 19th century, France. This fantastic and im...
Gesso, Mirror, Pine
Pair of Monumental Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors-18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and monumental pair of Italian Baroque pier mirrors, hand-carved in solid wood and retaining their original mirror plates and historic gilt surface. Architectural in scale and...
Gold Leaf
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H 37.41 in W 25.2 in D 1.19 in
Antique Italian Baroque Wall Mirror with Gilded Carved Frame, Early 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite antique wall mirror from Italy, dating to the early 20th century, is a stunning example of Baroque-inspired craftsmanship. The frame is richly carved and gilded, showc...
Wood
Monumental 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Mirror 6 Ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing 19th century Italian carved floor mirror made on a grand monumental scale measuring over 6 feet tall. The mirror features a hand-beveled period thick glass plate mounted in ...
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
Classic Baroque Style Brass Floor Mirror, Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Classic Baroque Style Brass Floor Mirror – Italy, 1950s This rare and exquisite full brass floor mirror, crafted in Italy during the 1950s, embodies the opulence and grandeur of Bar...
Brass
Large Baroque Gilded Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Characterized by grandeur, this mirror features an ornate design. Embellished with intricate carvings and gilded in gold on each corner and along the borders. The Large Baroque Gilde...
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 66.93 in W 43.31 in D 3.15 in
19th century ancient baroque mirror with floral and animal decorations
Located in Oostende, BE
Monumental mirror with exquisite details. The mirror has been restored and is in excellent condition.
Mirror
Large 19th Century Italian Carved Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large 19th Century Italian carved lime wood Italian mirror. With a fantastic foxed mercury mirror plate. Circa 1850.
Wood
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H 98.82 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
SPANISH TREMÓ REGENCY MARIA CRISTINA WITH PAIR OF BASES, CIRCA 1840 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SPANISH TREMÓ REGENCY MARIA CRISTINA WITH PAIR OF BASES, CIRCA 1840 19th Century With a crest topped with a golden carving with an allegorical motif of the birth of Venus. In mahoga...
Wood
Coppia di Ventoline Barocco Emilia Inizio XVIII Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di ventoline barocco intagliate con motivi a volute fogliacee e a ricciolo, interamente dorate; nella parte inferiore due bracci reggi lume ornati da foglie e bobeche in lamie...
Mirror, Poplar
Large Venetian Mirror, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very large impressive Venetian floor mirror that dates to the mid-20th century. The mirror was acquired from the Beverly Hills of Don R...
Mirror, Wood
Group of four mirrors. Tuscany, first quarter of the 18th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Group of four "fans" in carved and gilded wood. The molded frame enclosing the mercury mirror has a carved cyma with two opposing architectural brackets with a female face crowned by...
Giltwood
Large giltwood mirror, Italy, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large mirror in sculpted and gilt wood, decorated with foliage scrolls, acanthus leaves, fluted columns and two large cross-shaped designs on each side. The whole set on claw feet. M...
Giltwood