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Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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.

Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Baroque
Period: 19th Century
Plaster Altar Angels, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of polychromed plaster altar angels, France or Belgium, late 19th century. 11 inches wide by 10 inches deep by 20 ¼ inches tall
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Large Gilt Bronze Medallion Plate with putti, mythology, nymph - Italy - 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful italian medallion plaque in gilded and patinated bronze decorated in the style of pieces from the Northern Renaissance period. The plaque is decorated with a scalloped...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Oil on Tin Retablo Our Lady Refugio of Sinners or Madonna and Child
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil on tin retablo nuetra señora del refugio ( Mary Refuge of Sinners ) or madonna and child, She is crowned and is holding baby christ, who is also crowned she is wearing blue and o...
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19th Century Mexican Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin

19th Century Italian Sedan Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Italian Sedan Chair This is a mid 19th Century piece, it is the Rococo style, in Green and Gold and upholstered inside in a heavy gold brocade, complete with cushion ...
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1850s Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine

SET OF SIX SPOONS AND LADLE IN PORTUGUESE SILVER 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SET OF SIX SPOONS AND LADLE IN PORTUGUESE SILVER 19th Century with relief and openwork decoration with 'Boar II' hallmarks of 833 milesimas, dated 1887-1937. In original case. Signs...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Fine Antique Russian Orthodox Cobalt Enamel Silver Cross, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Russian Orthodox cobalt blue enamel and silver cross 19th Century Silver and cobalt blue enamel cross with trilobed terminals at the center of which is an engraved eight...
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19th Century Russian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Italian Religious Giltwood Reliquary Relief Carved Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Italian giltwood framed reliquary. 18th/19th century, hand carved giltwood frame housing an exceptional relief carving, d...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bone, Giltwood

19th Century Baroque Style Baptismal Charger in Brass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th century baptismal plate in brass with beveled flower decoration to celebrate the birth of the infant. The dish can be wall-mounted.
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

19th Century French Hand Painted Red, Blue and Green Stained Glass Church Panel
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique stained glass church panel French in origin exact age unknown, mid to late 19th century. Beautiful hand painted designs across the vib...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stained Glass

JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED 19th Century Italian Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED 19th Century Italian Sculpture in ivor... Christ and table in carved ivory. Cross in Brazilian rosewood, carved...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Cross in Exotic Wood, 19th Century Portuguese Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Cross in exotic wood, 19th Century Portuguese sculpture carved in ivor... Signs of use. Dim. Height: (christ) 16 cm; (total) 45 cm good conditions
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

18th/19th Century Carved Painted Limewood Christ Child Altar Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A superb antique European hand-carved and painted limewood Santo altar figure. Born in Europe in the late 18th / early 19th century, most likely Naples, Italy, the wooden sculpture...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paint

Amazing Original Italian Steel Bathtub from 1780/1800 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing original Italian steel bathtub from 1780/1800 True original bathtub in sheet metal, remarkable work of "tinsmithing". Artifact from the nineteenth century, the large handles...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

ANTIQUE FRENCH TOY THEATER 19th CENTURY
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE FRENCH TOY THEATER 19th CENTURY DECORATIVE FRENCH THEATER MADE IN PAINTED WOOD AND DECORATED. MEASURES: 75X80X40 CM
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Diminutive Italian Grand Tour Model of Ruins, Sienna Marble, Statue / Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Grand Tour Corinthian Style Stone / Marble Model of Ruins, Sienna Marble, Statue / Sculpture. Grand Tour Giallo Antico Marble Model of the Temple of Castor & Pollux. A very fine and early Roman neoclassical period grand tour Sienna...
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1890s Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Breccia Marble

Antique Church Console French Decorative Cherub Turquoise
Located in Buxton, GB
This Fabulous Church Console Shelf sourced from a Church in the south of France Turquoise Polychromed wood of French origin. To the front of the console are beautiful carved details...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Irish Giltwood Barometer in the Baroque Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A fascinating Irish giltwood barometer in the baroque style. The large stick barometer features a large carved giltwood frame with a shell motif. The dial having the original twin Ve...
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19th Century Irish Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood

Elegant Large Rosewood Chest and Mother of Pearl End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant large rosewood chest and mother of pearl end 19th century. Spectacular and elegant large box of French origin from the end of the 19th century made of solid noble wood...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rosewood

Antique Box With Coat Of Arms 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique Box With Coat Of Arms 19th century ANTIQUE BOX WITH CREST ELEGANT LEATHER BOX WITH CENTRAL SHIELD.THE INTERIOR IS LINED IN RED.IT HAS ITS ORI...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Putti Statue
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century impressive large scale Italian Baroque style putti statue, depicts a winged cherub, with branch, different smaller scallop shells and hold...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. The vase is carved with a...
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1890s German Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879
Located in Madrid, ES
Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879 Navy Surgeon's Box with two superimposed trays presenting the different instruments (including saw, scalpels, trepanning tools, box...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Italian 19th Century Carved Wooden Saint Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice saint figure. Hand carved wood with glass eyes Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Pin and Pair of Italian Gold Earrings, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pin and pair of Italian gold earrings 19th Century In filigree silver and gold, consisting of a brooch and a pair of earrings, with pendant d...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold, Silver

19th C. Italian Wood & Metal Embossed Relicquary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century wood & embossed metal relicquary. The piece originally sat on the alter of the church holding relics. Mirror has been placed where the glass originally held the relics.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Unique & Powerful Italian Antique Crucifix w. a Stunning Bronze Corpus of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Large antique Baroque crucifix with stunning details and an amazing patina. Because of the quality in the detail or because of the perfect anatomy o...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Four Doors Miniature Chest
Located in Firenze, IT
This lovely French late 19th century walnut miniature chest is ornately hand carved with the typical Coastal France, probably Breton, geometrical patterns inlays and charming hand-tu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut, Nutwood

Hughes Telegraph Set Built by Siemens & Halske 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Hughes typewriting telegraph .A Printing Telegraph Set built by Siemens & Halske .This teletyper was invented by David Edward Hughes in 1856.Good condicion overall.Similar telegraph ...
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19th Century German Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Communion Chalice Case
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Continental Baroque hand carved Eucharistic communion chalice and paten sacred vessel case. Born in the first half of the 19th ce...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Rare Set of Four French Baroque Style Hand Carved Giltwood Processional Crosses
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare set of four antique French Baroque style hand carved giltwood baton de ceremonies or processional crosses used in a village cathedral in the South of France, circa 1850s. Thes...
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1850s French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

London Mid-19th Century Vanity Kit Set Sterling Silver
Located in Brescia, IT
Not easy to find this original box, with this kit set composed of 8 pieces for nail manicure. A piece to collect or to add in a wunderkammer. In sterling silver, all marked. With ce...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century French Hand-Carved Nutwood Putto Boy Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Lovely putto sculpture in typical Baroque Style. This beautiful and chubby putto sculpture was probably part of a larger Church ornament/sculpture or ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Nutwood

19th Century Masterpiece BIG Book "The Superstitions of Humanity"
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century. Impressive book Works illustrated with gorgeous stickers and engravings depicting historical and mythological scenes momuments and copied art objects of the most auth...
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1880s Spanish Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Italian 19th Century Giltwood Altar Piece with Cloudy Sun-Ray Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 19th century gilded wood richly carved altar stand. This Italian giltwood altar stand features exquisite cloud motifs in its top part with radiating sun-rays draping the back wall of the piece. The polygonal shape is decorated with mirrored panels and alternates mirrored ionic pillars...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Hand Painted Tapestry Depicting Madonna with a Child
Located in Miami, FL
This antique hand painted tapestry panel is unsigned but was done in Italy in circa 1890 in the Rococo style. The hand painted tapestry d...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood, Tapestry

Italian 19th Century Painted and Gilded Wooden Reliquary with Angel Face
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 19th century painted reliquary. This reliquary features a gilded and carved angel face on the door. The sides are flanked with and lions faces with ring pulls. The general...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th History of the Antecolombian America with Original Engravings and Pictures
Located in Miami, FL
The book it´s in Spanish. Catalan Region Beautiful handmade engravings 996 pages.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

19th Century, J. Florenz Wien Chrome Steel Austrian Balance, 11 Brass Weights
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century, chrome steel Austrian balance, by J. Florenz Wien, 11 brass weights, 5 kg. This precious antique table scale was from the famous Caffè Florian in Venice Caffè Florian is a historic café in the city of Venice, located under the arcades of the Procuratie Nuove in Piazza San Marco. It is the oldest Italian coffee and the oldest coffee in the world. It was inaugurated on December 29, 1720 by Floriano Francesconi with the name of Alla Venezia Trionfante, but immediately the Venetians simply said “andemo da Florian-let's go to Florian”, from the name of the owner in the Venetian dialect. Since then it has continued its daily coffee business uninterruptedly to the present day, becoming a favorite destination for Venetians, Italians and foreigners. Floriano Francesconi inspired the character of Ridolfo in Carlo Goldoni's coffee shop. Giacomo Casanova courted the ladies there and Carlo Goldoni entered as a boy. Famous people such as Gasparo Gozzi, Giuseppe Parini, Silvio Pellico, Lord Byron, Ugo...
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1850s Austrian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Early 19th Century Silver-Plated Putti On A Star-Shaped Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th Century silver plated putti on a modern star shaped Lucite base.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Miniature Dutch Baroque Style Silver Mandolin Flask
Located in Stamford, CT
Dutch silver flask in the form of a mandolin with intricate Baroque style decoration, including cranes and a castle among floral arabesques on the front. The reverse depicting a charming scene influenced by Dutch old master genre paintings of two men with two dogs in a fenced yard surrounded by detailed foliage and trees. Complete with a fret and six individual silver wire strings. A tour de force in craftsmanship. No discernible hallmarks. Hinged top reveals a hidden flask...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

19th Century Statue of St Jerome
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Early 19th century wooden statue of St Jerome, circa 1800. South Europe.
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Compass and Sundial Together
Located in Miami, FL
19th century compass and sundial together.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th Century, Compass and Sundial Together
Located in Miami, FL
19th century, compass and sundial together.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th Century Religious Wood Carving
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Carved oak religious carving, 19th century. This is an excellent quality wood carving with a nice old patina.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Continental Baroque Style Miniature Mahogany Console Model, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The bombe chest with hinged lifting top.
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Rare and Important Italian Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860 A modeled bust of Holy Christ wearing a crown of thorns, excep...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Alabaster

Baroque collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Interi, Arval Argenti Valenza, and Cartier. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $737,181 while the average work can sell for $2,546.

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