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Baroque Children's Furniture

BAROQUE STYLE

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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Style: Baroque
MAGNIFICENT AND RARE EUROPEAN CRADLE 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
MAGNIFICENT AND RARE EUROPEAN CRADLE 18th Century in painted and gilded wood with scrolls, puttis and profuse floral decoration. Small defects. Dim.: 68 x 94 x 43 cm good conditions
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Early 18th Century European Antique Baroque Children's Furniture

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Wood

MAGNIFICENT AND RARE EUROPEAN CRADLE 18th Century
MAGNIFICENT AND RARE EUROPEAN CRADLE 18th Century

MAGNIFICENT AND RARE EUROPEAN CRADLE 18th Century

$5,306
Late 18th Century Childs Dutch Kettle Base Paw Foot Bookcase
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 18th century child’s Dutch kettle base paw foot bookcase with arched crest and glazed double doors and original pulls, circa 1790.
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Children's Furniture

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Wood

Late 18th Century Childs Dutch Kettle Base Paw Foot Bookcase
Late 18th Century Childs Dutch Kettle Base Paw Foot Bookcase

Late 18th Century Childs Dutch Kettle Base Paw Foot Bookcase

$5,100
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Baroque children's furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque children's furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage children's furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, slate and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque children's furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Netherlands, and Switzerland pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for children's furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,788 and tops out at $5,100 while the average work can sell for $3,444.

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