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.
Baroque Mountain Landscape 18th Century Venetian School 99 x 70 in Painting
Located in Milano, MI
Early 18th century Italian Venetian inland painting, a large size oil on canvas Baroque mountain landscape with stream, bridge, waterfall, wayfarers and a village in the background. ...
Canvas
$1,420Sale Price|27% Off
18th Century Italian Baroque Repousse Silver Cross Cherub Sculpture on Stand
Located in Buisson, FR
This spectacular and highly refined 18th-century antique silver cross sculpture, crafted circa 1720–1750, stands as a powerful testament to the ma...
Silver
$1,790Sale Price|32% Off
18th Century German Baroque Giltwood Angel Cherub Putto Full Figure Sculpture
Located in Buisson, FR
This magnificent and exceptionally dynamic 18th-century antique giltwood and polychrome angel sculpture, crafted circa 1720–1750, stands as a powerful testament to the masterful trad...
Wood
$1,534Sale Price|24% Off
18th Century Continental Giltwood Angel Cherub Putto Sculpture on Stand
Located in Buisson, FR
A magnificent and exceptionally expressive antique giltwood sculpture depicting the head of a winged cherub (putto), dating to the high Baroque period, circa 1720–1760. Masterfully h...
Giltwood
$281Sale Price / set|20% Off
Royal Adderley Floral Porcelain Roses & Flowers Card Holder Set of 10, England
Located in Andernach, DE
Early to mid-century porcelain flowers in warm and vibrant colours by Royal Adderley, England. Beautiful, delicately shaped pieces of high quality bone china porcelain. Originally designed to serve as place card holders, they are as beautiful and elegant with or without a card. Hand shaped and painted with fine detail in beautiful subtle to vibrant colours. The rose, bush roses, violets and other to me unknown flowers come all with the most intricate details. Signature/stamp: Royal Adderley – Floral...
Porcelain
$2,696Sale Price|25% Off
Mid-Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Style Wall Mirror Danby Of New York
By Danby
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Italian carved giltwood baroque revival wall mirror distributed by Danby out of Manhattan. This company was highly regarded for its quality pieces and commissio...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Leather Framed Mirror with Incised Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Baroque style leather wrapped mirror with incised black decoration, mid 19th century. This unusual has an oval glass framed in a rich brown leather with impressed floral, loz...
Leather, Wood
$653Sale Price / set|42% Off
Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden And Silvered Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small carved wooden candle holders with traces of beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individ...
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wood Cherub Angel Putto Sculpture
Located in Buisson, FR
An 18th-century Italian Baroque sculpture of a floating putto, dating to circa 1720–1750. Standing at 62 cm in height, this masterfully hand-carved hardwood unicum represents a subst...
Wood
$10,730Sale Price|20% Off
Bracket Clock John F.R.S. Ellicott, London early 18th Century
Located in Münster, DE
Bracket Clock John F.R.S. Ellicott, London (1706–1791) Early 18th century, 8-day movement, striking on 2 bells, 4-note chime/repeater mechanism, date display, brass dial, origi...
Bronze, Brass
17th Century Antique Flemish Verdure Decorative Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Created from an authentic 17th-century Flemish tapestry fragment, this antique pillow presents a richly layered botanical composition characteristic of the great European verdure tap...
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
Canterbury Reclaimed Elm Dining Table – Rich Walnut Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Crafted from solid reclaimed elm wood, the Canterbury Dining Table showcases the natural beauty and character of aged timber. Finished in a rich walnut stain, it highlights the uniqu...
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 18th C Baroque Burl Wood Tabernacle Writing Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C Baroque Burl Wood Tabernacle Writing Cabinet.
Burl
Barley Twist Walnut Beds with Decorative Spindle Headboards, Twin XL Mattress
Located in Miami, FL
The item includes HEADBOARD, FOOTBOARD AND TWO LARGE RALS Pair of Antique Barley Twist Walnut Beds with Decorative Spindle Headboards An exquisite pair of antique wooden beds featu...
Walnut
Two Hand Carved Musician Cherub Angel attributed to Anri, 1970s Italy
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and charming pair of hand-carved musician cherub angels, discovered at an estate sale in Bozen, Italy. Dating to the 1970s or earlier, these delightful figures are attrib...
Wood
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details. It...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Puiforcat Elysee Pattern Sterling Flatware Service for 12 with Additional Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive set of French sterling silver flatware by Puiforcat in the Elysee pattern consisting of 12 seven-piece place settings with 20 additional teaspoons and seven serving pie...
Sterling Silver
Swedish Baroque Blue-Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in Kastrup, DK
Architectural and decorative Swedish Baroque chest of drawers in pine with a shaped front and blue-painted surface with a fine patina. The chest has a profiled, shaped top and three...
Brass, Bronze
C 1865 French Secretaire Abbatant Highly Carved Walnut w Barley Twist Columns
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular large and in charge. A French Secretaries Abbatant fall front drop lid desk with lots of storage Dresser. Carved all over in Walnut and it is in fantastic condition. Six ...
Brass
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wood Christ Sculpture
Located in Buisson, FR
Masterfully hand-carved in Southern Italy (Naples region) circa 1750–1780, this freestanding wooden sculpture represents a highly expressive and rare bust of Christ. Crafted during t...
Gesso, Glass, Wood
Luxury Maria Theresa Style Crystal Chandelier Chrome Silver European Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
New Maria Theresa-style crystal chandelier A beautiful, handcrafted chandelier in the classic Maria Theresa style. Elegantly curved glass arms, combined with polished chrome element...
Crystal
Spanish Baroque Chestnut Table, Hand-Carved, 18th Century, Solid Wood
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Spanish Baroque solid chestnut table from the 18th century, showcasing the bold craftsmanship characteristic of the period. A wide, single plank of solid chestnut makes for an impr...
Iron
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wood Angel Sculpture
Located in Buisson, FR
A refined and highly expressive hand-carved wooden sculpture of a floating angel (putto), dating from circa 1720-1740, Italy. This early carving immediately stands out due to its rar...
Glass, Wood
French Neo-Baroque Cast Metal Wall Mirror, Modèle Déposé, circa 1900
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptionally decorative and finely cast wall mirror of remarkable presence, featuring an elaborate ornamental frame with richly sculptural foliate scrollwork and a striking shell...
Brass
18th Century Baroque Nutwood Chest Of Drawers, Austria ca. 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable late baroque/ classical chest of drawers from the late 18th century in Austria. This precious masterpiece of European baroque furniture was part of the inventory of a priv...
Brass
$2,927Sale Price|39% Off
Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare hand carved wooden reliquary shrine with wonderful decoration, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:40cm W:39cm D:27,5cm
Glass, Wood
Set of 6 Highback Dining Chairs in Oak, Danish Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of six high-back dining chairs designed by Henning Kjærnulf and crafted in Denmark during the 1960s–1970s. Renowned for his expressive interpretation of Scandinavian ...
Fabric, Burlap, Oak
Italian Carrara Marble Neoclassical Bathroom Pedestal Sink Basin 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental mid century Italian Neoclassical white Carrara marble bathroom sink. A thick rectangular plith column supports a serpentine sink with acanth...
Carrara Marble
Huge French Baroque Sunburst Foliage Chandelier Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental Baroque Triple Layered Sunburst Foliage Chandelier / Ceiling Pendant Light, Gilt Iron, Frosted Glass Hand-crafted in France, 1940s Massive 100 cm diameter (39.3 in) Baroqu...
Metal, Bronze, Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique 17th century Italian Maiolica di Montelupo Fiorentino Dish 'Arlecchino'
Located in DELFT, NL
A Montelupo Maiolica dish featuring an Arlecchino decor in the shades of ochre, yellow, blue, green, and black. The shallow, circular form is decora...
Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica, Ceramic
18th Century Baroque Chest Of Drawers With Marquetry Works, Austria, circa 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Spectacular 18th century Baroque chest of drawers/ dresser, elaborately handcrafted in Austria in the period around 1770. This unique, over 255 year old nutwood veneered baroque comm...
Cherry, Nutwood, Walnut, Spruce
17th Century Antique Italian Florentine Floral Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Created from an antique 17th-century Florentine wool and silk textile, this elongated Italian pillow preserves a substantial section of an early furnishing fabric associated with the...
Wool, Cotton, Silk, Feathers
A Baroque Panelled Pine Wall Cabinet, Norway, 18th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rustic panelled cabinet in pine, raised on a moulded plinth beneath a projecting cornice with shaped ears. The pair of doors each fitted with geometric stepped mouldings forming tw...
Pine
17th Century Italian Floral and Geometric Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Fashioned from a 17th-century Florentine wool textile, this antique Italian pillow represents the transformation of an early furnishing textile ...
Wool, Silk, Feathers
$1,790Sale Price|32% Off
18th Century German Baroque Giltwood Angel Cherub Putto Full Figure Sculpture
Located in Buisson, FR
This magnificent and exceptionally dynamic 18th-century antique giltwood and polychrome angel sculpture, crafted circa 1720–1750, stands as a powerful testament to the masterful trad...
Wood
18th Century German Martin Luther Holy Bible.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century German Martin Luther Holy Bible. This is a rare 1733 German massive folio edition translated by Martin Luther and printed with numerous engravings in red and black by t...
Other
$1,773Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Louis XV style 19th century Sofa, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-19th century captures timeless French elegance. Featuring a graceful curved back, intricate floral carvings in the Louis XV ta...
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Baroque Oak Gateleg Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming antique gateleg table crafted in solid oak, featuring beautifully turned barley-twist legs and a richly shaped drop-leaf top. Made in England in the early 20th century. T...
Oak
$5,058Sale Price|50% Off
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...
Iron
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 Chairs, Oak & Hessian, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
An incredible set of 8 dining chairs in oak, seat & back reupholstered in an organic hessian, adding a touch of rustic charm while ensuring comfort and durability. This set is in the...
Burlap, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery
19th Century Italian Walnut Memento Mori Carving with Skull & Nude Men
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Italian Memento Mori walnut carving showing two naked reclining young men, one with his hand resting on a human skull on a post. The figure on the reverse also rested hi...
Walnut
Museum Quality 17th Century Brussels Woven Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Crafted from a genuine 17th Century Brussels tapestry, this antique pillow showcases an exquisite all-over botanical pattern with flowing stylized leaves woven in sophisticated shade...
Wool, Cotton
Antique 17thC Spanish Baroque Painted Carved Sculpture Salvator Mundi Jesus 1620
By Juan De Mesa
Located in Portland, OR
Antique 17th century, Spanish baroque polychromed and gilded carved model of the Christ Child, Salvator Mundi, circa 1620. The is large finely carved statue of the Christ child, Sal...
Walnut, Giltwood, Paint
French Baroque-style crested mirror, gold-leaf gilded 72 cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large vintage mirror with a decorative crest, crafted in a classic Baroque style from resin and finished with gold leaf; made in France during the second half of the 20th century. T...
Gold Leaf
$3,500Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique French Tapestry "Entre Fenetres", circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
This is an Rare Antique French Wool & Silk Aubusson Tapestry 'Entre Fenetres (Over the Window)' shape. This incredible superb quality antique piece was woven in Aubusson South We...
Wool
17th Century Style Verdure Floral Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Elegant antique Flemish verdure tapestry pillow featuring a dense foliate and botanical composition woven in softly aged tones of olive green, muted gold, sage, beige, and deep blue....
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
19th C. Spanish Baroque Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A grand 19th century trestle dining table hand-crafted out of bleached oak in a Spanish Baroque style measuring over 8.5 feet long. The table features a thick, broad plank board top ...
Oak
Rare 17th Century View of St. Augustine Florida, Hand-Colored, 1671
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare 17th Century View of St. Augustine Florida, Hand-Colored, 1671 Original hand-colored copper engraving depicting St. Augustine, Florida, published in Amsterdam in 1671. This imp...
Paper
$194Sale Price / set|30% Off
6 Fruit Plates Collection by Villeroy & Boch Septfontaines, Luxembourg, 1970s
Located in Andernach, DE
Lovely set of 6 fruit or breakfast plates by Villeroy & Boch, Septfontaines, Luxembourg around 1978. Off-white porcelain with antique style decoration of traditional fruit, here ...
Porcelain
Spanish Rustic Two Faces Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawers and Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
A striking Spanish-style rustic console table crafted from solid wood, distinguished by its substantial proportions, sculptural trestle base, and beautifully aged character. The thic...
Walnut
Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirror, c. 1800
Located in Savannah, GA
An Italian giltwood mirror, circa 1800, with a shaped frame carved with a shell and floral crest and rocaille scrollwork, retaining its original mirror plate. 14 1/4 in. wide x 21 3...
Giltwood
Antique Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Savonarola Curule Chair. Features a wrought iron X folding frame with twisted accents, brass cup feet and cannonball finials. Originally fit with ...
Iron
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Walnut Console Table with Twisted Legs
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Striking Spanish console table from the late 19th century, crafted in solid walnut and inspired by traditional Baroque forms. The piece stands on beautifully turned twisted legs, jo...
Wrought Iron
18th-Century Italian Articulated Santos Fragment on Custom Museum Stand
Located in Buisson, FR
18th-Century Italian Articulated Santos Fragment on Custom Museum Stand Hand-carved in Italy during the late 18th century, circa 1760-1780, this exceptional articulated wooden sculp...
Wood
18th Century Sicilian Painted Cart Panel with Medieval Battle Scenes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Sicilian Painted Cart Panel with Medieval Battle Scenes A rare and visually arresting Italian folk art fragment, this monumental Sicilian painted cart panel dates from ...
Iron
17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry Pillow Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
Beautiful 17th century Flemish tapestry pillow created from an authentic antique verdure tapestry fragment woven in rich earthy tones of moss green, olive, muted gold, beige, soft te...
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
Pair of Giltwood Starburst Sunburst Mirrors, Small Scale, Spanish Baroque
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Baroque Style Giltwood Starburst / Sunburst Mirrors , 1940s-1950s Eye-catching Baroque style small sized giltwood sunburst mirrors with gold leaf finish. These gorge...
Gold Leaf
$3,239Sale Price|27% Off
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Agnus Dei Lamb of God
Located in Buisson, FR
An extraordinary and monumentally scaled antique Italian carved wood sculpture of the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), dating from the late 18th century, circa 1750-1800. Masterfully hand-ca...
Wood
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Fragment Three-Panel Folding Screen, Late 19th C.
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A stunning antique three-panel folding screen incorporating 17th-century Flemish tapestry fragments, expertly mounted within a velvet-upholstered room divider during the late 19th ce...
Brass
17th Century Brussels Verdure Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique pillow incorporates a genuine Flemish Brussels verdure tapestry fragment dating to the 17th century. Verdure tapestries were particularly popular in the Southern Netherl...
Wool, Feathers