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.
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
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
19th Century Spanish Vargueno Desk, Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century Spanish vargueno, (also spelled bargueño) or traditional portable writing desk and cabinet, made of hand-planed solid walnut. The drop front opens to an interio...
Wrought Iron
Antique Spanish Corner Cabinet Cupboard Storage with Drawer and Door
Located in Miami, FL
SUPERB Carved Antique French Walnut Corner Cabinet with Drawer and Door Circa 1820s-1850 Carved door with upper drawer and interior shelve in lower cabinet resting on a plinth bas...
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Style Walnut Carved Cabinet with Figures
Located in Milford, NH
A fine rectangular Baroque style Walnut cabinet with carved figures on the fitted frieze drawers, as well as on each corner and door edge. The top edge is finished with a foliate car...
Iron
18th Century Nutwood Baroque Cabinet With Inlay Works , Austria ca. 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 18th century nutwood baroque cabinet out of Austria around 1770. This absolutely artfully handcrafted baroque cabinet was part of the inventory of a private castle - more ...
Maple, Nutwood, Poplar, Walnut
18th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Collectors Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A glorious and magnificent 18th Century Italian collectors cabinet architecturally styled with pediment, columns and finials. This extremely fine cabinet features Florentine inlay de...
Wood, Ivory
Vintage Tessellated Stone & Iron Jewelry Cabinet Commode Lingerie Semanier
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Tessellated stone Jewelry Cabinet. A two piece unit that can be used as a stand alone or seperately. Features a bombe form chest of five drawers with iron base an...
Stone
$15,042Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18th Century Baroque German Cleaned Oak Wood Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This solid oakwood cabinet originates in the German state of North Rhine Westphalia and it dates circa 1720. The cabinet is made in the finest quality watered oak...
Oak, Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish display cabinet, crafted in pine. The cabinet has a newer, layered professional blue painted finish with a softly d...
Brass
Swedish Baroque Cabinet, circa 1750
Located in Huntington, NY
A large Baroque period cabinet with original iron and brass hardware. Tastefully repainted in light grey. Upper cabinet has striking Baroque overhanging pediment cornice, beautiful d...
Brass, Iron
Original 18th Century Monumental Cabinet on Stand / Italian Bargueno / European
Located in Miami, FL
Important monumental cabinet on stand. The case of the cabinet is walnut, veneered with rich rib boned ebony and luxuriously decorated with turtle ...
Walnut, Glass
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Cabinet with Original Paint Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish late Baroque cabinet with original paint from Gumbodahed Skelleftea, Northern Sweden. A magnificent late Baroque cabinet that is divisible into 2 parts. Scrape...
Pine
$5,798Sale Price|20% Off
Antique mid 18th century German warm brown two door demountable cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This stunning antique cabinet was crafted in the mid-18th century, around 1750, in the Westphalia region of Germany. Made entirely from the finest quality European summer oak, carefu...
Steel
Small tapered 17th/18th century Italian cabinet with a rustic yet elegant look
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Small tapered 17th/18th century Italian cabinet with a rustic yet elegant look in beautifully patinated walnut. One door in the front with an old, possibly original forged lock. Ver...
Walnut
Swedish Baroque Period 1760 Painted Two-Part Cabinet with Four Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque period painted wood two-part cabinet from the mid 18th century, with angular pediment, four doors, inner shelves and ogee bracket feet. Created in Sweden during the...
Wood
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. Th...
Iron
17th Spanish Walnut Cabinet on Stand, Desk, Original ‘Bargueño’
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish desk (“bargueño”) in walnut. 17th century with “bridge-shapped”. Decorated on the exterior with metal applications (open-work, textile background) and bow handles with centr...
Walnut
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. Th...
Iron
17th Century German Marquetry Table Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th Century German Marquetry Table Cabinet. Cabinet is finely crafted with marquetry featuring a floral design on single outer door. The interior is ...
Wood
Antique Spanish Carved Solid Wood Cabinet with Iron Hardware and Double Doors
Located in Miami, FL
This striking antique Spanish cabinet is handcrafted from solid wood and showcases the timeless character of traditional rustic craftsmanship...
Walnut
Spanish Baroque Style Walnut Vargueño Cabinet on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive walnut varqueño cabinet or chest on stand made in the Spanish baroque taste by Flint and Horner Co. New York, New York. When R.J. Horner retired his company merged with G...
Brass
Elegant Early 18th century Regence Cabinet in bleached oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful rare late 17th, early 18th century cabinet in bleached oak. Two paneled doors, old, possibly original forged key plates. No lock, but the doors still close. This unusu...
Oak
Danish 18th Ctr. Baroque Manor House Kast or Armoire in Walnut & Oak
Located in Kastrup, DK
Impressive two-door baroque cabinet or armoire in oak and walnut. From a Danish manor house, c. 1730-1750. This large-sized cabinet features an architecturally architecture includi...
Oak, Walnut
Early 18th/19th C. Spanish Italian Baroque Vargueno Table Cabinet On Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and highly refined European Baroque Period (1600-1750) parquetry inlaid papeleria cabinet - bargueño on later early 19th century stand. Dating to the early 18th century, Mediterranean Europe, most likely Northern Italy, possibly Spain or Flemish territories, this scarce high-end piece of furniture was typically reserved for only wealthy merchants and nobility, used for storing and traveling with important documents, business papers, writing correspondence, coins and valuables. Hand-crafted by a highly skilled master artisan and a reflection of the finest workshops, this tabletop cabinet features a rectangular solid wood case case crafted of quality top choice, elaborately veneered in matched geometric inlays, with intricate finey arranged round string work, precious rosewood banding, and luxurious exotic molted tortoiseshell-effect panels, adding subtle color, warmth and depth with distinct mottled blends of warm rich browns, ambers, orange and red. The portable open-front cabinet features six drawers arranged in two columns, each with hand cut dovetail joinery and mounted with the original ornate gilt bronze ormolu escutcheons, raised on bulbous feet. Resting atop a custom-made trestle base stand, executed in Spanish Baroque taste, crafted of solid walnut, having a conforming platform top finished in matching geometric veneering and banding, rising on ring-turned wooden legs, joined by decorative s-shaped black iron stretchers. Boasting a highly attractive patina, authentic wear, with antique character marks, rustic charm, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time and use. This elegant, interesting, functional chest on stand is an ideal focal point in a classic old world setting or as a sophisticated contrast in modern spaces. - Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 54.25" Tall, 38" Wide, 13.5" Deep; Cabinet: 21.5"h, 35"w, 10.5"w; Stand: 33.25"h, 38"w, 13.5"d; Keywords: Similar to a coffer cassone collectors cabinet of curiosities specimen exhibition cabinet bargueno Vargueno Taquillon...
Wrought Iron
Monumental Pietre Dure Cabinet on Stand by Bernhard Ludwig
Located in London, GB
Monumental Pietre Dure Cabinet on Stand by Bernhard Ludwig By Bernhard, Ludwig (Austrian, 1834–1897) Height: 345cm, width: 240cm, depth: 70cm This monumental cabinet on stand, combi...
Bronze, Ormolu
Fine Late 17th Century Flemish Tortoiseshell Architectural Cabinet On Stand
Located in Kent, Dover
A rare and of fine quality, late XVII Century Flemish European ormolu mounted ebony and red tortoiseshell cabinet on stand, of architectural form, crowned with an architectural, gall...
Bone, Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine
Otto Schulz, Swedish Modern Cabinet in Leather, Oak & Brass Nails, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
An exclusive cabinet attributed to the famous German born furniture designer Otto Schulz for Boet in Göteborg, Sweden. The front is covered in leather with brass nails, drawers and ...
Brass
Antique Baroque Cassapanca Benches, Italian, Circa 1760, Piedmont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of high quality Cassapanca benches with the original finish, decorated with typical Italian Baroque motifs. The Cassapanche were used as storage in a castle in Piedmo...
Pine
18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
Italian cabinet on table. Walnut and rosewood, hawksbill, bronze in color and gilded, 17th century. Sample desktop pool located on ball and claw with handles on the sides. The front...
Bronze
Antique Baroque Style Hanging Cabinet of Dark Oak with Wood Carvings ca. 1800
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique hanging cabinet in baroque style with wood carvings from around 1800. It is made from solid dark oak and handcrafted by a Danish cabine...
Brass, Iron
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. The front legs contain a carving of two wind god...
Iron
Late 18th Century Original Painted Pair of Swedish Baroque Narrow Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th century pair of Swedish narrow cabinets, crafted in pine and retaining their original hand painted finish. Carved Baroque panels accent the doors, and it is increasingly ra...
Pine, Paint
Spanish Walnut Cabinet on Stand, Desk, Original ‘Bargueño’ or Vargueno
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish desk (“bargueño”) in walnut. 17th century with “bridge-shapped”. Decorated on the exterior with metal applications (open-work, textile background) and bow handles with central lentil. It stands on a "foot bridge...
Walnut
18th Century Black Baroque Swedish Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This stately baroque cabinet stands on four turned legs with an "x-cross" stretcher resting on large bun feet that raise the cabinet while adding visual intrigue. Two large heavily ...
Pine, Paint
Antique Norwegian Baroque Cabinet, Pine, 18th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A solid pine cabinet with two doors and a single drawer, likely Norwegian, 18th century. The raised geometric panel decoration on the doors is characteristic of Scandinavian baroque ...
Pine
$49,922Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Italian Walnut Parquetry Important Bureau Cabinet Trumeaux
Located in Rome, IT
An Italian walnut, parquetry bureau cabinet fruitwood inlaid with scrolling foliage, The upper section with a shaped carved cresting, a shaped doors opening to reveal three shelves,...
Wood
Austrian Baroque Secretary Cabinet in Walnut with Marquetry, ca. 1700–1730
Located in Kastrup, DK
A highly impressive and architecturally refined Austrian Baroque secretary cabinet from the first half of the 18th century. Crafted to an exceptional standard, veneered with thick, h...
Brass, Iron
18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Mid-18th Century Swedish Period Baroque cabinet. With decorative carved pediment with two large doors below. Super crisp carved decorative detailing, opening to shelved storage and ...
Wood
17th-Century Dutch Baroque Oak Beeldenkast / Cabinet
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
A magnificent and highly important 17th-century Dutch Baroque (Golden Age) oak and ebonized buffet à deux corps—traditionally known in the Low Countries as a Beeldenkast (sculpture c...
Oak
Antique Italian Baroque Rococo Walnut Burr Curio Display Cabinet Glass Showcase
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Antique Italian Rococo Revival three-door vitrine display cabinet, masterfully crafted with striking, highly figured burl wood veneers. This elegant statement piece se...
Glass, Walnut, Burl
Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinets on Stands
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional and rare pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque gilt bronze and metal mounted ebonised and tortoiseshell cabine...
Tortoise Shell, Ebony
18th Century Baroque Cabinet With Inlay Works, Nutwood/ Plum/ Oak, AT ca. 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute outstanding late 18th century baroque cabinet coming from a private owned castle in Austria. This artfully designed baroque cabinet has been elaborately handcrafted in the p...
Nutwood, Oak
18th Century Maria Theresia Baroque Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A so-called Maria Theresa cabinet (furniture type named after the Austrian empress) or Baroque hall cabinet from the 18th century. On ball feet standing two-door coniferous corpus...
Walnut, Pine
PAIR OF DISPLAY CABINETS Portuguese, early 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF DISPLAY CABINETS Portuguese, early 20th century, in carved chestnut wood with two glazed doors, interior with shelves. Metal hardware. Minor defects. Dimensions: 228 x 123 x...
Wood
$10,850
18th Century Tuscan Credenza
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Tuscan Credenza This handsome antique Tuscan credenza, cabinet or buffet has two drawers above two cabinet doors below with great original brass hardware and paw feet. O...
Brass
Amazing Philippine Cabinet Philippines, 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Philippine Cabinet Philippines, 17th century, rosewood with ivory inlays depicting geometric motifs, with nine drawers simulating sixteen. Bronze hardware and handles. Signs of us...
Wood
18th Century German Stripped Oak Baroque Display Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German provincial Baroque display cabinet or buffet. West German, 2nd half of the 18th century. Solidly made of oak and partially carved. Th...
Glass, Oak
$16,866Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful Baroque wardrobe crafted from solid cherry wood, dating to the late 18th century. The back panel is made of pine, as typical for period construction. The wardrobe features a warm, rich surface with natural grain and tone, restored and hand-polished to excellent condition. The original lock and large, decorative brass fittings remain intact; the key has been replaced with a historical brass example matching the era. The impressive doors open a full 180 degrees on heavy brass hinges, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. The interior layout can be customized upon request. The wardrobe can be easily dismantled for transport and will be shipped in separate parts. A fine example of South German Baroque...
Pine, Cherry
Antique Black Stained Baroque Cabinet in Dark Stained Carved Oak
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning antique cabinet in dark stained oak with carvings. Made in Denmark in the 18th century. The cabinet has 2 shelves and can be locked. Original key in wrought iron included. A...
Oak
$6,199Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Oak Cabinet with Black Panels
Located in Casteren, NL
A very handsome Baroque-style cabinet was made in Germany at the end of the 18th century. It has a detachable base with a drawer over bun feet. Above sits a compartment with two paneled doors flanked by barely twisted...
Steel
Rare Baroque Scagliola Cabinet Munich 17th century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
**17th-Century Scagliola Cabinet, Attributed to the Workshop of Wilhelm Fistulator, circa 1650** A striking interplay of architectural form, richly marbled surfaces, and ebonized wo...
Brass
$20,512Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Baroque 18th Century German Solid Oak Farmhouse Display Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This German Baroque display or kitchen cabinet has a beautiful warm honey color with soft gloss and rich patina. The cabinet has wide canted corners a...
Glass, Oak
$7,977Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Stripped Oak Two-Door Wardrobe Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful 18th-century German baroque armoire or cabinet with two doors. It was made from solid European summer oak to last for generations, i...
Steel
RENAISSANCE TWO BODY CABINET 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RENAISSANCE TWO BODY CABINET 19th Century In oak wood Upper part with two profusely carved doors. Lower part with two drawers and two doors. Decorated with plant motifs, zoomorphic ...
Wood
Antique Swedish Genuine Handmade Baroque Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish baroque cabinet. The cabinet is a genuine Swedish country house furniture from the late 1700s. It is a proper statement piece made by hand in solid pine. The cabinet ...
Pine
$1,613Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Danish Baroque Brutalist Style Oak Cabinet 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This mid-century cabinet reflects the Baroque Brutalist style that emerged in Denmark in the 1960s. Often attributed to Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf, it blends traditional Europe...
Metal
Contador Cabinet Original Stand Rosewood Vinhático Portuguese Brass Tremidos
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A STRIKING, MUSEUM QUALITY, BAROQUE, PORTUGUESE BRAZILIAN, ROSEWOOD & VINHÁTICO CONTADOR OR CABINET ON STAND WITH BRASS MOUNTS - Masterpiece of carved ornament, with tremidos or flut...
Brass
Rare 17th-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
This rare seventeenth-century French baroque carved oak cabinet is an authentic masterpiece from the early baroque era, dating precisely between 1630 and 1650. This exceptional and r...
Oak, Rosewood
Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680. Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice ...
Oak