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.
$22,000 / set
Fine Pair of Baroque Giltwood Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Baroque giltwood frames with hand-carved scrolls and flowers on top.
Giltwood
Mirror with cabochon frame. Silver, enamel, wood, etc. Mexican school, 17th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Mirror with cabochon frame. Silver, enamel, wood, stucco, etc. Mexican school, 17th century. No contrast marks. It has faults. Mirror with a slightly rectangular frame made of wood...
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
Venetian early 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming Venetian early 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood mirror. This wonderfully carved mirror displays both its original etched mirror plates showcasing the au...
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is set within an elegant mottled border which extends throughout the frame. At each corner are ...
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th century carved wood baroque influenced cushion mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large early 20th century carved wood baroque influenced cushion mirror circa 1905. Stunning baroque influenced cushion mirror of large proportions. Profusely carved with swags and...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Gilt Wall Mirror, Baroque Style, Giltwood Frame
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large 19th century french gilt wall mirror. This mirror has a beautiful gilt and gesso frame the carved frame has darkened slightly with age ...
Giltwood
Very Large 19th Century 3 Dimensional French Baroque Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large 19th century 3 dimensional French Baroque gilt wall mirror This superb very large and elaborate 11” wide gilt frame encloses this mirror, the frame has an inward downsl...
Giltwood
Italian 18th century Baroque period Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most decorative Italian 18th century Baroque period Giltwood mirror. This wonderful circular mirror contains its original mirror plate while the inner frame obtains...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Fine Giltwood Mirror with Leaf Vine and Floral Carvings
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 19th century fine giltwood wall / console or pier mirror with leaf vine and floral carvings. This finely gilt mirror is squarish in size and simply stunning in both quality a...
18th Century Carved Giltwood Mirror with Eagle, Roses and Leaves
Located in Pembroke, MA
18th century Italian giltwood mirror with hand carved eagle, roses, leaves and other details. The carving around outer perimeter of the mirror to really highlight the details. Appear...
Gold Leaf
Very Large French Rococo Style Oval Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large French Rococo style oval gilt wall mirror. The mirror has an impressive 6” wide gilt frame in the Rococo Style, it is made in a simulated marble decorated with very lar...
Composition
19th Century French Baroque Giltwood Vanity or Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornately carved 19th century Baroque style vanity or wall mirror of silver giltwood and beveled glass. Can also be hung on the wall with the attached wire.
Mirror, Giltwood
Venetian carved, lacquered and gilded mirror - Second half of the 19th century.
Located in Vicenza, IT
Venetian mirror from the second half of the 19th century, entirely hand-carved, polychromatically lacquered and gilded with gouache. The frame is a veritable masterpiece of craftsman...
Glass, Wood
$1,089
Super Dresden Mirror
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice Dresden (Plough) porcelain easle mirror, with original bevelled mirror plate, overall very good condition. 22" high 14" wide FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND You are welco...
Porcelain
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Triple Mirror/Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique and impressive Italian early 18th century Baroque st. giltwood triple mirror/wall decor. The remarkable and extremely decorative mirror/wall decor is raised by four mot...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Black Lacquered Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring dramatic flair and sculptural presence to your interior with this finely carved wall mirror. Crafted in Italy circa 1860, the exuberant Baroque frame features a deeply carved p...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Baroque style large gilt carved wooden mirror, 19th century
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Baroque style large gilt carved wooden mirror, 19th century
Wood
Exuberant Late 19th Century Baroque Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Montreal, QC
This mirror has a very well-carved frame, leafy, open and shapely. It has a lightness and exuberance that brings out such qualities in its surroundings
Mirror, Wood
An 18th C. Italian Baroque Period Carved & Giltwood Mirror with Inlaid Hardstone
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Rare 18th-Century Italian Baroque Carved & Giltwood Mirror with Inlaid Hardstones. The oval-shaped frame is richly ornamented with a winged cherub mask at the crest...
Stone, Agate, Marble
Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Ebonized Fruitwood and Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous and most decorative Italian 18th century Baroque st. ebonized Fruitwood and giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original mirror...
Mirror, Fruitwood, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Mirror in Carved Wood with Vegetable and Frutal Patterns
Located in Madrid, ES
18th century Italian mirror in carved wood with vegetable and frutal patterns and with multiple colors. It has the original crystal mirror from the 18th century (made with silver l...
Wood
Portuguese Mirror with Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese mirror with frame, 19th century. In kingwood and carved, pierced and gilded wood. Dim.: 116 x 50 cm. Good conditions.
Wood
Rare Large Baroque Mirror circa 1900-1930, in Lacquered and Gilded Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare baroque mirror circa 1900-1930, in lacquered and gilded wood The tain of the mirror is worn.
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
Wood and Gilt Bronze Wall Mirror, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood and gilt bronze wall mirror, France, late 19th century.
Bronze
Art Nouveau Style Rectangular Gold Foil Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Art Nouveau style handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with gold foil finished. Spain, 1970.
Wood
MIRROR D. MARIA/D.JOSÉ 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
MIRROR D. MARIA/D.JOSÉ 19th Century Portuguese, in rosewood wood carved and gilded. Decorated with plant motifs. Dim.: 136 x 70 cm. good condition
Wood
$37,000
Venetian Gilt-Wood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible Venetian, hand carved and gilded frame with original mirror glass with age appropriate loss. Pierced foliate designed crown.
Gesso, Giltwood
D. MARIA WALL MIRROR 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
D. MARIA WALL MIRROR 19th Century Portuguese in carved and gilded rosewood wood. Dim.: 111 x 48 cm. good condition
Wood
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original beveled mirror plate set within a fine mottled border with etched designs. The pierced fr...
Mirror, Giltwood
Baroque Style Mirror, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Baroque Style Mirror. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and International Shipping, it'...
Mirror, Walnut
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 18th century Baroque period giltwood mirrors. Each mirror retains its original mirror plate with an exceptional and most decorative bevel following the cha...
Mirror, Giltwood
$7,535
French Gilt Oval Mirror
Located in GB
Decorative French giltwood mirror with floral carvings and elaborate cresting with three plumes at the top formed from scrolls and foliage. The oval glass is bevelled with gilt beadi...
Giltwood
Antique Venetian Oval Beveled Glass Mirror, Baroque Style, Circa 1890
Located in Montreal, QC
This type of mirror is becoming increasingly difficult to find, except in modern rather nasty imitations. This example has verre eglomise panels and Murano piping, boldly shaped and ...
Mirror, Murano Glass
$13,500Sale Price|43% Off
Fine & Rare Mid 18th Century Gilt wood Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fine & Rare Gilt-wood Mirror Mid 18th Century (possibly English ) The oblong arched mirror plate within a molded frame carved with C-scrolls and foliage, surmounted with an elaborat...
Giltwood
Modern Baroque Resin Mirror, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Silver resin mirror by Lam Lee Group, 1990s. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and Inte...
Silver Leaf
Large Baroque-Style Carved Giltwood Mirror C. 1850, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Italian Baroque-style paint and parcel giltwood mirror, large scrolled foliates center the mirror plate, flanked on either side by small flat mirror plates
Mirror, Wood
Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood and patinated wood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A decorative and most impressive Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood and patinated wood mirror. This wonderful mirror with its original mirror plate is centered by a scrolling ...
Mirror, Wood, 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 Metal Mirror by Piero Figure for Atena
By Atena, Piero Figura
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Large and important structure with 2 mirrors below and above surrounded by metal plates mirror effect outlined by baroque profiles that run around the entire perimeter. At the corner...
Pewter
Italian early 18th century Baroque Period patinated Wood and Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming Italian early 18th century Baroque Period patinated Wood and Giltwood mirror. This wonderful mirror displays its original patinated mirror plate set with...
Wood, Giltwood
Art Nouveau Style Gilt Wood Rectangular Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
This Art Nouveau style mirror was handcrafted in Spain in 1970 and reflects a revival interpretation of the organic and decorative language associated with the Art Nouveau movement. ...
Wood
An Italian 18th century Baroque period Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most decorative Italian 18th century Baroque period Giltwood mirror. This wonderful circular mirror contains its original mirror plate while the inner frame obtains...
Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Walnut Cushion Mirror 'England, circa 1690'
Located in North Miami, FL
17th century (1690) English walnut oyster veneered cushion framed wall mirror with excellent color and patina.
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Mirrored Giltwood Wall Bracket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Italian 19th century Baroque mirrored giltwood wall brackets. The finely carved wall brackets have a shelf at t...
Mirror, Giltwood
talian 18th Century Baroque St. Double Frame Patinated Wood And Gilt Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small scale and charming Italian 18th century Baroque st. double frame patinated wood and gilt mirror. The rectangular mirror with its original patinated off white frame has eight ...
Petrified Wood
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Patinated Wood And Giltwood Mirror And Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative and unique Italian 19th century Baroque st. patinated wood and Giltwood mirror and planter. The mirror is raised on its stunning original planter base with mottled ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Patinated and Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 18th century Baroque st. patinated and giltwood mirror. The rectangular mirror retains its original mirror plate framed within an elegant mottled patinated off wh...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood and patinated wood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A richly carved and most elegant Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood and patinated wood mirror. This gorgeous hexagonal mirror is set within a most unique and intricately carve...
Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most decorative pair of Italian early 18th century Baroque period giltwood mirrors. Each mirror retains its original mirror plates set within an elegant straight mottl...
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian Early 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding Italian early 19th century Baroque st. giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original mirror plate set within a stunning and extremely decorative giltwood frame. The...
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Flemish Early 19th Century Baroque St. Tortoiseshell Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Flemish early 19th century Baroque st. Tortoiseshell mirrors. Each mirror retains its original beveled mirror plates set within a beautiful unique wave like design...
Tortoise Shell, Mirror
Set of Italian 19th Century Giltwood Venetian Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very unique set of six Italian 19th century giltwood Venetian mirrors. Each lovely mirror with a scrolled oval shaped frame ha...
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Florentine Rectangular Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive Italian 18th century Baroque period Florentine rectangular mirror in ebony and giltwood. The ebony frame with a handsome mottled design has a very decorative and ri...
Mirror, Ebony, Giltwood
Portuguese Mirror with Frame, end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese mirror with frame end 19th century. WALL MIRROR D. MARIA I end 19th Century Portuguese, in carved and gilded wood. Dim.: 92 x 50 cm. goo...
Wood
Italian Early 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood and Blue Velvet Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most decorative Italian early 19th century Baroque st. giltwood and blue velvet mirror. The original mirror plate is framed within a beautiful mottled carved foliate ban...
Mirror, Giltwood