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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: 21st Century and Contemporary
EMILIO PUCCI Fashion Story Limited Edition Covered the Pucci Print Collection
Located in North Hollywood, CA
EMILIO PUCCI Fashion Story Armando Chitolina Edition by Vanessa Friedman 2010. Limited Edition of 10,000 Copies. EMILIO PUCCI Fashion Story. Limited Edition, each unique copy is boun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Emilio Pucci Fashion Story Oversized Book by Vanessa Friedman Taschen 2010
Located in North Hollywood, CA
EMILIO. PUCCI Fashion Story by Armando Chitolina Edition and Vanessa Friedman Taschen 2010. Limited Edition of 10,000 Copies. Each unique copy is bound with one of a selection of lim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Oversized Book Emilio Pucci Fashion Story Vanessa Friedman Limited Edition 2010
Located in North Hollywood, CA
EMILIO. PUCCI Fashion Story by Armando Chitolina Edition and Vanessa Friedman Tashen 2010. "Limited Edition of 10,000 Copies. Each unique copy is bound with one of a selection of lim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jeff Koons Signed, Limited Edition Book, Taschen, Large Scale in Clamshell Box
Located in PARIS, FR
Jeff Koons 2007 #199/1500 Hardcover in clamshell box 33 x 44 cm / 17 3/8 x 13 Inches 606 pages Published by Taschen Limited Collector’s Edition of 1,500 copies, numbered and signed by Jeff Koons In Excellent, Untouched Condition. This weighty tome, published by Taschen, is the definitive overview of Jeff Koons' work. The exhaustive monograph is one of the 1,600 limited edition, numbered copies, each book being signed by the artist. From kinky to kitsch to conceptual, Jeff Koons’s art is anything but conformist. Since he stirred up the art world establishment in the 1980s with his unapologetic basketball...
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2010s American Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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21th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chalice
Located in VALENZA, IT
Liturgical chalice in sterling silver. Volutes have been embossed on the base of the chalice, typical of the Baroque style, interspersed with hammered parts. A golden cup...
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2010s Italian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Casanova 24K Pure Gold & Precious Gem Olisbos Sculpture
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Casanova olisbos sculpture is electroformed from pure 24K yellow gold and embellished with beautiful smooth colorful cabochon gemstones, sparklin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

21th Century Italian Sterling Silver Console Miniature with Mirror
Located in VALENZA, IT
Console miniature in 925 silver with mirror and marble top, wooden details. This miniature was made in 925 silver with the fusion technique. The supports under the top depict three...
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2010s Italian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Sterling Silver

The Treasures of Rembrandt Book by Michiel Roscam Abbing Art Gallery Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Treasures of Rembrandt Book by Michiel Roscam Abbing Art Gallery Book in slip case. Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of one of the wo...
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Early 2000s Belgian Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Odysśee de la Mer Coral Quartz Sea Fan Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Odyssee de la Mer. A large 19th century French cast bronze fragment with a mounding growth of over 5000-carat natural citrine and black tourmaline that surround a giant black sea fan...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities

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Coral, Quartz, Tourmaline, Bronze

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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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