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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rare Aldo Tura bar cabinet with red Parchemin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- rare bar cabinet by Aldo Tura - signed on the back - good vintage condition with signs of use - bright & vibrant red lacquer finish - rare version with straight legs
Belgian Black Marble
Spanish Carved Walnut Draper’s Counter, Castilian Revival, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Commanding yet understated, this monumental draper’s counter from 1930s Spain is a tactile manifesto of the Castilian Revival movement—a return to the gravitas and craftsmanship of S...
Walnut
Continental 19th Century French Walnut Armoire Outfitted to Function as a Bar
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This beautiful and massive armoire in French walnut, has been outfitted as a bar cabinet. The interior features a wine rack that will hold 47 bottles, ...
Marble
Antique 18th Century Oak Dutch Baroque Cushion Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Dutch cushion cabinet with two doors. This cupboard takes its name from the pillow-shaped thickenings on the doors. The doors are fl...
Walnut
Antique Spanish Renaissance Bar Cabinet in Oak, 1890
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite late 19th century Renaissance style Spanish Bargueno cabinet, richly carved with wrought iron lock and coil legs. Incredible details and craftsmanship in a most impressive ...
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Oak Dutch Baroque Cushion Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Dutch cushion cabinet with two doors and two drawer. This cupboard takes its name from the pillow-shaped thickenings on the doors. The doo...
Walnut
Early 20th Century Venetian Baroque Lacquered Display Cabinet Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Display Venetian baroque glazed cabinet finished with silver leaf inwardly, and two thick crystal shelves, circa 1930. The two sliding front doors in crystal for closing and the two ...
Crystal
$3,995
H 50.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Aldo Tura Parchment Covered Pedestal Bar Light Up Mirrored Interior
By Aldo Tura
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1960s pedestal style bar designed by Aldo Tura is in the form of a large stemmed goblet made of wood covered in goatskin parchment. The body of the bar is decorated all the way...
Brass
19th Century French Armoire
Located in London, England
Two door French walnut armoire with arched top and shaped panelled doors. refinished and in great condition. France circa 1880.
Walnut
18th Century Country French Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
A French Provincial cabinet of cupboards and drawers. Doors decorated with floral urns. Bead design around doors and drawers. Brass hardware,...
Oak
$4,700
H 29.5 in W 31 in D 18.5 in
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin and Brass Italian Double Drop-Leaf Bar Cart, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1950s bar cart by Italian artist-craftsman Aldo Tura, featuring the designers distinct use of brass and deep brown lacquered goatskin that Tura was well-known for. The qual...
Brass
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
18th Century French Country Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming cabinet with two doors and carved diamond shaped decoration. Note the cupid's bow leg shape. Lots of storage!
Wood
French 19th Century Walnut Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderfully French Provincial Louis XV style armoire, handcrafted from solid walnut during the 19th century. The bonnet-top cornice arches over two doors with shapely carved panels...
Metal, Steel
Early Walnut And Pine Shop Counter From Italy, Circa 1880
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Walnut And Pine Shop Counter From Italy, Circa 1880. Large model with drawers and original hardware. Nice patina and use.
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Solid Oak Spanish Kitchen Display Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful hand carved solid oak kitchen cabinet It has a recessed upper part for the display of plates and cups. The lower cabinet features a fixed shelf and the doors are decorated with geometric chip carving and rosettes. The cabinet has a rural appearance typical for this type of Spanish furniture. The cabinet has the original hand forged hinges...
Iron
$1,385
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Circular Walnut Drinks Bar Cart Trolley, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and iconic English Art Deco Savoy Hostess trolley cart dating from the 1920s-1930s period. This three-tiered trolley not only looks impressive but is very functional ...
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboard Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 18th century baroque Swedish cabinet. This amazing piece has been dry scrapped down to showcase traces of the original paint. Lots of neutral tones run through out this uniq...
Pine, Paint
Aldo Tura Bar Cabinet Brown Goatskin, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Tura goatskin bar cabinet, Italy, circa 1960. This beautiful small cabinet was illuminated and mirrored inside with three glass shelves, excellent original vintage condition. M...
Brass
Spanish Baroque Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Expertly crafted with a keen eye for detail, this piece showcases the ornate aesthetic characteristic of the Baroque period, featuring bold geometric carvings and a robust silhouette...
Glass, Wood
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H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 13.78 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
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, is...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
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, is...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 35.04 in W 24.41 in D 13 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
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, is...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 51.19 in W 33.08 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and very rare example of early 18th / late 17th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrough...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
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, is...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 47.64 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of early 18th / late 17th Century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iro...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 64 in W 22.75 in D 10.75 in
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut Shallow Chest on Stand, 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of two piece construction the upper section with a cornice above a cabinet housing one drawer over one door, the interior with a shelf, the upper section resting atop the lower, the ...
Walnut
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H 70.67 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Cupboard, Cabinet or Dry Bar Walnut Spain, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 20th century Spanish cabinet constructed from pine. Features a coffered case fronted by two doors in the high part and two doors in the low part. This massive cabinet...
Walnut
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H 27.56 in W 23.23 in D 13 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and greatly decorated rare example of late 18th century Italian, Piedmontese, antique safe. This master blacksmith antique studded safe has a great metal color with patina ...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 16.54 in W 28.75 in L 16.54 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
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, is...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Italian Late 18th Century Walnut 2-Door Flip-Top Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a warm walnut patina this credenza opens by both the front doors and the top to reveal shelves of varying depths and heights.
Walnut