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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Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials: Wood, Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Italian B...
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
Antique Italian Baroque Dresser, Walnut Burl, Venetian Origin, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Refined and antique Italian chest of drawers of Venetian origin from around 1700. The chest of drawers is finely crafted by master carpenters in...
Wood, Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful chest of drawers in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted in oak and made in Denmark in the 1960s. The commode features five drawers, offering ample storage ...
Brass
18th C Style Italian Old Walnut 3-Drawer Cassettone Dresser with finish options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “Vernazza” Old Walnut 3-drawer dresser - The Italian Art & Handcraft of fine custom antique reproduction. Available in custom size and configuration by quote - handmade to or...
Brass
Unique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Commode Cassone Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Unique Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy region of Marche Italy, circa 1740. Important, unique ...
Gold Leaf
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Embossed Gilding
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A magnificent Baroque commode with serpentine front in burled walnut with embossed gilding. Chest is raised on a carved plinth that rests on cabriole feet, and features four drawers ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Ribalta veneta in noce lastronata e intarsiata, XVIII secolo
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegante ribalta veneta della prima metà del Settecento, interamente lastronata e intarsiata in noce e radica di noce, con raffinati motivi geometrici continui su fronte e fianchi. I...
Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century German Baroque painted chest of drawers with serpentine front drawers on tapered feet in later paint.
Bronze
Original Antique Baroque Top Cabinet Around 1780 Walnut Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Antique Baroque top cabinet around 1780 walnut veneer on solid wood. 2 parts with shellac hand polish. Chests of drawers with 3 curved drawers,...
Wood
Rare 17th Century Oak Coffer / Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
The rectangular plank top mounted with iron strap hinges, dated 1650.
Iron
18th Century Dutch Bombe Bookcase, Pine, Baroque Style, Circa 1800
Located in Arundel, GB
18th Century Dutch Vitrine over a 3 drawer bombe commode. Raised on carved paw feet and scalloped frieze. The vitrine having 3 removable she...
Pine
18th Century Red Lacquered Italian Chest of Drawers with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Red lacquered Italian commode with bucolic and chinoiserie decoration in paint and gilding. This 18th century chest of drawers is a serpentine shap...
Wood
Baroque Commode, Würzburg 'Germany', 1750
Located in Belmont, MA
Exceptional Baroque commode, Würzburg (South Germany) 1750, curved front with beautiful walnut veneer with plum wood intarsia. Original bronze fittings. The drawers have a central lo...
Walnut
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 18th Century, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original 18th century baroque chest of drawers comes from Switzerland. It dates back to around 1760. The three slightly convex three drawer chest has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern...
Walnut
German Baroque Dresser, Dresden, 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful German Baroque dresser dates back to circa 1750. It was probably made in the region of the city of Dresden. Different walnut veneer grains embellish this original com...
Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Kent, CT
An 18th century Italian credenza or small chest of three drawers made from Baroque elements, including original church architectural parts. Heavily carved and having three drawers wi...
Wood
18th Century Baroque Commode, Germany 1750-1760
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique 18th century Baroque commode, Germany 1750-1760, walnut veneer with boxwood marquetry. Three drawer body with rectangular outline o...
Boxwood
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland, 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Baroque chest of drawers was made in the 18th century in Switzerland. The three drawer commode has a pretty kingwood and maple root veneer with rosewood details on a pine wood frame. The Baroque chest comes with original bronze fittings. Additionally it has a brown-reddish marble top. This is an exquisite piece with a beautiful veneer pattern...
Kingwood, Maple
19th Century ITALIAN DRESSING BOARD
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century ITALIAN DRESSING BOARD in rosewood, rosewood and other wood marquetry, lift top decorated with "motifs alluding to music", interior with...
Wood
Rare 17th Century Oak Coffer / Trunk / Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Rare 17th century oak coffer / Trunk
Pine
Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Swedish period baroque chest. This antique baroque three-drawer chest features a serpentine front, curvaceous top...
Metal
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Baroque dresser with four drawers, period brass hardware and key. Inlaid fruitwood decorations, sharp intarsia work.
Oak, Fruitwood
18th C Style Italian Old Chestnut 3 Drawer Cassettone Dresser to order or custom
Located in Encinitas, CA
“Vernazza” 3-drawer dresser - The Italian Art & Handcraft of fine custom antique reproduction. Available in custom size and configuration - handmade to order in Italy. Shown in c...
Brass
H 24.81 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Danish Modern Oak Dresser attributed to Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This wonderful Danish oak dresser, crafted in the 1960s, is an example of the unique design philosophy of Henning Kjærnulf. Often celebrated for his distinctive ‘Danish Brutalist’ st...
Brass
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
1960s Set of Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of Mid-Century Modern dressers. One in teak and one in oak. Simple and in good original shape from 1960s.
Teak
H 32.25 in W 35 in D 16 in
Victorian Antique Pine Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NJ
An American pine chest of three drawers, original locks and working key with scalloped apron. Very sweet and sturdy, circa late 19th C.
Pine
H 41.75 in W 39.25 in D 18 in
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century American Victorian Chest of drawers. Features four Knapp jointed drawers with brass drawer pulls and carved escutcheon plates. Dresser stiles are grooved matching...
Walnut
H 33.04 in W 35.63 in D 14.06 in
Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Late Meiji Era (1868–1912)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made of sugi (Japanese cedar), the piece has a straightforward and honest material character, with a...
Iron
H 27.17 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Danish Oak Rococo Chest of Drawers / Nightstands, 1960s
Located in Rødding, DK
A pair of Danish oak chest of drawers in the Rococo revival manner, 1960s — in the style associated with Henning Kjærnulf and the Danish craft tradition of the period. Three drawers ...
Brass
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Oakwood Chest of Drawers by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted Scandinavian Modern chest of drawers designed by Danish designer Henry Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Made in solid oak, this piece exemplifies the sculptural yet restr...
Brass
H 35 in W 46 in D 20 in
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Japanned chest of drawers with three small drawers over three long drawers. The legs are of a cabriole style with pad feet. The term "Japanned"...
Wood, Lacquer
H 20.87 in W 27.37 in D 12.6 in
Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Bargueño
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This late 18th-century Peruvian bargueño is an outstanding example of Spanish Colonial craftsmanship, featuring vibrant hand-painted decoration and intricate hardware. The front pane...
Wrought Iron
H 37 in W 41 in D 21 in
Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest
Brass
H 20.08 in W 29.53 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It has a keyed door so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very ...
Cedar
H 25.6 in W 33.47 in D 18.12 in
Danish Brutalist Oak Dresser in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Dresser in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Brutalist style chest of drawers in Nordic White Oak made by cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 19...
Oak
H 37.41 in W 37.6 in D 17.33 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful chest of drawers attributed to Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted in oak. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. The commode features five drawers, offering ample storage whil...
Brass
H 85.04 in W 57.88 in D 22.05 in
Antique Baroque Dresser Bombe Louis XV Commode
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique Italian Chest of Drawers with a Gold Mirror exudes elegance and timeless charm. Crafted from wood with an antique brass handle finish, this rectangular-shaped dressing t...
Wood, Walnut
H 33.08 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in
Antique French Dresser Bombe Louis XV Commode
Located in Buxton, GB
Thia fabulous french large Baroque Style Bombe Chest of Drawers will add a touch of elegance to any room. White Shaped Marble Top (Chip to corner) Walnut Inlays (a few chips see im...
Marble
H 83.47 in W 56.7 in D 38.59 in
RARE AND SPECTACULAR 19th Century ITALIAN DRESSING FURNITURE
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE AND SPECTACULAR 19th Century ITALIAN DRESSING FURNITURE Italian in walnut wood with carvings, inlaid fillets, engraved and hard stones. Compos...
Wood
H 30.71 in W 30.91 in D 16.93 in
Antique Danish Small Dresser, Cabinet Baroque
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Beautiful antique chest of drawers from the 19th century, known for its exceptional weight due to the thick wood used, which gives it a very strong and powerful appearance. This Baro...
Brass
H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 28.75 in
Important Portuguese Dresser 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese dresser 18th century In painted and gilded wood, with two drawers and three drawers. Wavy body, protruding carved pilasters, decorated with vegetal windings, scalloped sk...
Wood
H 18.25 in W 41 in D 16 in
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Dresser
Located in New Windsor, NY
Stylish Italian made French style bombe dresser. Made of Olivewood, rosewood and possibly walnut veneers with organic motif brass hardware and scrolled ormolu front feet. Rosewood banded inlay around the drawers and outer edge of the case. Featuring sabre legs and a scalloped apron. Original green and white print drawer liners. Circa late 1960s to the early 1970s. A distinguished piece for any part of the home...
Brass, Ormolu
H 39.77 in W 40.56 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustique Baroque Chest of Drawers Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Late Baroque chest of drawers from Umeå, Västerbotten Northern Sweden. Carefully hand-scraped to its original color. Fine proportions. A very charming and genuine Ches...
Pine
H 34.5 in W 52 in D 23.75 in
18th Century Baroque Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century baroque commode with four drawers and richly carved serpentine front. Hand painted later finish.
Bronze
H 33.25 in W 46.5 in D 24.5 in
18th Century Baroque Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century chest of drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and unusual skillfully carved feet in super later patina finish. Germany 18th Century. More than ever...
Bronze
H 45.28 in W 46.86 in D 22.45 in
Veneered Flap in Walnut and Burr Walnut with Lombardy 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Veneered flap in walnut and burr walnut with Lombardy 18th century ebonized profiles and folders. Three drawers on the front and one under the top and folding door concealing six ...
Wood
H 30.71 in W 48.04 in D 21.66 in
Italian Console in Carved Wood Veneto 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian console in carved wood Veneto 18th century in carved wood with veneered and threaded top. Veneto. 18th century. Dimension 78x122x55 cm ca. Very good condition.
Wood