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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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
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
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
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
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
1930s Venetian Ivory Lacquered and Gilt Display Cabinet by Fratelli Testolini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and refined Venetian display cabinet by Fratelli Testolini, Venice, dating to circa the 1930s, characterized by the sophisticated combination of ivory lacquer, antique-gold g...
Crystal
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
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
19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar, wet bar, or kitchen counter with this handsome antique German wine rack, crafted circa 1890. Built of solid oak, the freestanding piece rests on a trestle-form base and features two slanted tiers designed to cradle eight bottles. Each scalloped cradle is fitted with a hand-forged iron nail at the end, a practical and decorative detail that secures the bottles in place while adding to the rustic character. The sides are cut in a traditional silhouette with arched feet and shaped cresting, showcasing honest hand craftsmanship and subtle carved details. The wood surface presents a warm, time-softened patina with visible grain and natural wear that enhance its authenticity. This antique wine rack...
Oak
Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated...
Mahogany
$9,120Sale Price|24% Off
H 40 in W 80 in D 48 in
Brutalist Spanish Brazilian Tooled Leather Oak Full L Bar 6 Carved Stools Shelf
By Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalist 1970s Spanish Revival or Brazilian Colonial Style Hand Tools carved studded Leather wrapped stained Oak Full Bar L shaped set with 6 leather Hand carved Bar Stools with wal...
Steel, Iron
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
$29,900
H 68.75 in W 107.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian two-part cocktail bar cabinet with an elevated top made of hand crafted polished Rosewood and Walnut, designed most likely by Osvaldo Borsani in ...
Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Armoire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This elegant Armoire is made of flamed mahogany. It has a simple shape which can be easy to mix with all style.
Mahogany
19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
19th C. French provincial oak armoire. A charmingly carved armoire in oak with central round medallions on the center crown and doors. A...
Oak
$6,739
H 77.76 in W 43.31 in D 19.3 in L 78.75 in
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
Beautiful Art Deco Cabinet from 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing a piece of history - an Art Deco cabinet from the 1930's that has been repurposed as a bar/fridge, but with endless possibilities for customization. This unique piece of ...
Mahogany
French Armoire in Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Armoire in Oak and Brass, Late 19th Century Rooted in the provincial elegance of the Belle Époque This tall oak armoire, dating from the end of the 19th century, embodies the...
Oak
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
$5,140
H 28.55 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in
Art Deco Walnut and Black Lacquer Corner Bar Cabinet with Mirrors, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Elegant Art Deco corner bar cabinet from the 1930s, combining warm walnut veneer with a contrasting high-gloss black lacquered body and mirrored interior. Designed specifically to f...
Mirror, Beech, Lacquer, Walnut
$10,400
H 78.5 in W 53 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Fine Large Biedermeier Walnut Armoire. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Armoire, circa 1825 We are pleased to present this exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier armoire, crafted in Vienna circa 1825 during ...
Walnut
$4,250
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Walnut Asprey "Elevette" Patent Mechanical Drinks Cabinet, circa 1930s.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Art Deco Walnut Asprey "Elevette" Patent Mechanical Drinks Cabinet, circa 1930s. An exceptional and highly sought-after British Art Deco "Elevette" mechanical pop-up drinks cabinet,...
Chrome
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H 37.8 in W 29.14 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Mossone 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, wa...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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
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
Tapestry Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Tapestry lined dome top bar cabinet. The lidded top is lined with fine petit point tapestry to the exterior and suede lining to the interior. Both the top opens and the fr...
Suede, Tapestry, Mahogany
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H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 13.78 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