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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Monumental Italian Baroque Venetian Walnut Burl Glass Top Sideboard Buffet 102"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive 8.5 foot Italian Baroque Venetian sideboard, circa 1920s. Features a serpentine form with black glass top over a matchbook veneer walnut burl case with three ...
Glass, Walnut
18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial antique, circa 1725, church altar with remarkable patina and detailing. Hand-crafted in the first half of the 18th century, most likely commissioned by the Spanish Empire for use in a Colonial religious Mission, now fashioned with later antique elements and repurposed for use as a sideboard. The scarce Baroque period ecclesiastical architectural church altar presents with a raised gallery shelf back topped with a single board, over a massive, thick pine plank wooden slab top, featuring impressive rich patina, rustic charm and antique character. Mounted over the distinctive architectural trapezoid shaped molded base with rich hand carved and polychrome painted decoration, including the sophisticated original Italian / European inspired trompe-l'œil marbleizing finish, which was a variety of faux painting techniques used only by highly skilled artisans to create the distinctive and varied patterns of marble, in an effort to reproduce the colors, veining and luster of real marble or other building materials. Rising on solid supports enhanced with recessed paneling, smooth rounded corners and edge work and stepped molded trim. Beautiful, nicely aged patina over the whole, highly desirable heavily worn, naturally distressed, chippy paint craquelure finish that has been stabilized to minimize further loss, that does not detect from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall elegant warmth and rich historical depth, that can only be acquired over three centuries. Very strong, sturdy, stable. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, luminous polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use, and many more years of generational enjoyment. Dimensions: (approx) 37.25" High, 62" Wide, 27" Deep The large size, and substantial proportions, make this excellent for a variety of different uses, including as a distinctive buffet table or server, credenza, oversized console, farmhouse kitchen...
Wood, Pine, Paint
Otto Schulz, Swedish Modern Cabinet in Leather, Oak & Brass Nails, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
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
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Period Carved Walnut Sideboard Credenza
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional Baroque period hand carved walnut sideboard (buffet - credenza) with beautifully aged patina. circa 1700 Hand-crafted in Italy, likely Florence or Bologna, in the early 18th century, possibly 17th century, featuring handsome rich antique walnut...
Walnut
Venetian Baroque Patchwork Burled Walnut Sideboard Buffet
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning grand Italian midcentury Venetian Baroque patchwork burlwood sideboard. Exquisitely handcrafted of warm richly figured burled walnut, born in the Veneto region of North...
Glass, Walnut, Burl
Italian 17th Century Walnut Credenza
Located in Troy, NY
Mid-size Italian credenza with a deep warm patina, the molded top with a dentil-decorated edge above two drawers with brass knobs, separated by decorative acanthus scrolls, two doors...
Walnut
1960s Widdicomb Spanish Baroque Style Record Player SideBoard Storage Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sideboard storage cabinet you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best...
Brass
Early 18th Century, Danish Baroque Oak Sideboard, Carved Details, 1700s-1750s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and characterful Danish Baroque piece dating from the 18th century, originally constructed as a traditional oak chest and later thoughtfully converted into a sideboard or cabi...
Oak
Italian Mid-Century Inlayed Sideboard or Trumeau by Cornelio Ferrandi, 1964
By Cornelio Ferrandi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Tall sideboard or Trumeau with Lift (May 1964): The beautiful inlaid decoration, crafted from various essences of natural polychrome woods, appears to be inspired by the Pre-Raphaeli...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Italian / Tuscan Baroque 17th Century Walnut Credenza
Located in Troy, NY
Excellent Italian credenza with an understated linear design, wonderful light honey colored patina, three drawers over two doors, one continuous shelf inside.
Walnut
$17,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
18th C Style Italian BOMBATA RADICA Handcrafted Walnut Burl Credenza to order
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian Old Walnut Credenza with Olivewood Burl: 18th Century Style Extraordinary Italian handcraft as exhibited in this finely mastered Italian four-door and four-drawer credenza ...
Iron
$9,800Sale Price|30% Off
18th Century Style Italian Painted 3-Door Credenza "Varazze"
Located in Encinitas, CA
Just Arrived ! Incredibly beautiful One of a Kind Italian Antique Reproduction Solid Chestnut Painted Credenza - "Varazze' Made in Italy , Hand Crafted, Hand Painted. Warm white ...
Chestnut
Italy Venezia Mid- 18th Century Baroque Hand Carved Walnut Sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Venice Italy mid-18th Century baaroque hand carved walnut sideboard This gorgeous sideboard was hand carved in walnut by the Venetian artisans in the 18th century. The front is cur...
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Oak Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary 18th-century Dutch oak trunk, signed and dated “Jahn Mertin c.1722,” its surface alive with the hand of its maker. The front is a symphony of chip-carved rosettes—so...
Oak
Augsburg Cabinet 17th Century Inlay High Epoch Wunderkammer Iron Engraved
Located in Pistoia, IT
Rare and valuable collectible coin cabinet richly inlaid in precious woods, Augsburg manufacture, second half of the 17th century. The coin cabinet opens with a drop front that reve...
Wood
Continental Walnut Carved Sideboard Cabinet with Sculptural Apron
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This substantial carved walnut sideboard presents a striking example of Continental European–inspired craftsmanship, distinguished by its architectural form, richly figured wood, and...
Hardwood, Walnut
Portuguese Ark of Large Dimensions from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese ark of large dimensions from the 17th century in vignetting wood with a drawer and metal fittings. Bronze fittings. Defects of the age Dim...
Wood
Desk Swedish Baroque Period 18th Century Veneer Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish Baroque Period 18th Century Veneer Sweden. A stunning desk made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Veneered with elm and burl woo...
Wood
Baroque Style Polychrome and Giltwood Console with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual Baroque style console dates to the 19th century (see condition report) and has a fabulous overall shape. Originally from Germany, it was said to have come out of a theat...
Wood
Italian Baroque Console Table, circa 1730
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top above three incised carved drawers raised on baluster legs joined by stretchers.
Walnut
$67,800Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Giltwood Carved Console Table Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and very fine Italian 19th century Florentine Baroque style giltwood carved wall console table with marble top. The ornately carved rectangular shaped scrolled body frame in ...
Siena Marble, Cement
Antique French Baroque Rococo Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard Buffet w Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Baroque Rococo Style...
Marble
17th C Style Firenze Classic Old Walnut Credenza Custom Cabinet Line to order
Located in Encinitas, CA
“FIRENZE” Credenza - The Italian Art & Handcraft of Fine Antique Reproduction This Mediterranean Style hand-crafted credenza features aged walnut finely aged with distressed patina ...
Walnut
$5,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
17th C Style Toscano Rustic Old Poplar Credenza Antique Reproduction In-Stock
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “TOSCANO” Credenza - The Italian Art & Handcraft of Fine Antique Reproduction This rustic style handcrafted credenza features Old Poplar hardwoods, finely aged with distressed p...
Poplar
Antique French Baroque Rococo Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard Buffet w Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Baroque Rococo Style Ornately Carved Walnut Marble Top Long Sideboard Buffet with 3 Drawers. Item features a large s...
Marble
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Impressive Italian Baroque Walnut and Burl Walnut Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over four graduated panelled drawers with original carved feet and applied carving to side of case. Original bronze handles.
Walnut
Yellow Baroque Sideboard, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Charming 18th-century Baroque sideboard featuring curved doors and beveled side panels. The newly applied yellow finish with an antique patina highlights the elegant design. Hand-pai...
Wood
Italian baroque chests of drawers in wood and metal, 1730-1740s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian baroque chests of drawers in wood and metal, 1730-1740s Finely worked sideboard in light and dark wood. The sides and the front, where th...
Metal
Italian sideboard late baroque rococo sideboard Mobili Cantù walnut 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering for sale a beautiful sideboard with mirror top by “La Permanente Mobili Cantù”. The furniture was made around 1920 and was handcrafted in the style and using the tech...
Walnut
Italian / Bolognese Late 16th / Early 17th Century Baroque Walnut Credenza
Located in Troy, NY
Small Bolognese credenza of unusual proportions and typical design features, the massive top with a large overhang on both sides, above one door, opening to an interior fitted with o...
Walnut
Italian sideboard late baroque rococo sideboard Mobili Cantù walnut 1920 II
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering for sale a beautiful sideboard with mirror top by “La Permanente Mobili Cantù”. The furniture was made around 1920 and was handcrafted in the style and using the tech...
Walnut