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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Early 19th c. Painted Baroque Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good early 19th century Bavarian painted cabinet or armoire in original painted finish, including rocaille, faux marble and grain painting, the a...
Pine
Hand-Painted Baroque-Style Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted two-door wardrobe in the Baroque style featuring a shaped pediment and chamfered corners with carved decoration. The newly applied finish in light and dark gray tones ha...
Spruce
Hand-painted Folk Art Wardrobe Cabinet, South German, dated 1860
Located in Greding, DE
Large rural hand-painted two-door wardrobe cabinet in Baroque style, featuring a curved pediment and an apple-shaped cartouche with the monogram “EL” and dated 1860. The lower sectio...
Iron
18th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 18th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from oak. Features a coffered case fronted by two large doors. This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautifu...
Oak
Wardrobe, Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castilian Influence, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite 18th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from walnut. Features a coffered case fronted by four large doors. This massive cabinet...
Walnut
1970s Henredon Scene Two Vintage Burled Wood Armoires - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Founded in 1945, Henredon is one of the more recently minted of the top-tier North Carolina furniture makers. Among collectors, Henredon is admired both for its sleek, sexy furniture...
Wood
19th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Doors Wardrobe or Cabinet
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a remarkable 19th-century Catalan Spanish Baroque wardrobe, skillfully hand-carved from solid walnut and featuring Tuscan-inspired ...
Iron
19th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 19th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from walnut. Features a coffered case fronted by two doors. This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautiful w...
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Two-Door Cabinet Armoire
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish Baroque armoire composed of oak and pine, with carved panels and black-painted details. The two-door over one-drawer configuration provides ample enclosed ...
Oak, Pine
18th Century One-Door Wardrobe, Central Europe
Located in Vo', Veneto
One-door wardrobe in fir from 1700 Measures: Height 185cm – Width 115cm (130 to the frames) – Depth 50cm (57 to the frames) Spruce wardrobe, with one door, in excellent conditi...
Fir
19th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or buffet constructed from walnut. Features a two parts with four doors . This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautiful walnut grain and showcas...
Walnut
Italian, Venezia/Cremona, Baroque Revival Walnut & Veneered Armadio, 4thq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the style of the Baroque this armadio features a serpentine shaped front with flared sides, the case is constructed of walnut with burl walnut veneers, the interior fitted with co...
Walnut
Antique early 18th Century German Baroque Stripped Oak Two-Door Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique oak cabinet was crafted in the early 20th century in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia around 1720. The cabinet was entirely built from the finest quality European summer oak. It features two doors and is richly adorned with molding in geometric patterns. The wooden molding was attached to the oanels by the use of pegs. The doors showcase a floral maple inlay. They retain their original hinges, while the lock has been replaced. Inside, on the right-hand side, there are two and a half fixed shelves, and on the left-hand side, there is a hanging section. This cabinet was made from the most exquisite wood available at the time, beautiful European summer oak, displaying a distinctive flame pattern. Due to its age, the wood has acquired a rich, dark patina. The cabinet has been recently cleaned. Like many German oak cabinets...
Steel
Closet in Baroque Style Italy Late 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Baroque-style closet, lacquered and painted. Front with pair of panelled doors painted with lady and knight, large drawer in base with pair of painted panels with fruit baskets, also...
Wood
Baroque White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive oak baroque armoire that dates from the late 1700's into early 1800's. Note the heavily paneled doors, massive crown all resting on large bun feet. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of antique white and light gray; all lightly distressed to fit the age of this stately armoire. Any scratches, cracks, dings, or age related separation are reflective of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this large oak armoire...
Oak, Paint
17th-18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Cupboard
Located in Richmond, VA
Italian baroque walnut cupboard from the late 17th-early 18th century. Wonderful carvings including leaves, rosettes, and winged angel carved m...
Walnut
Baroque wardrobe, Germany, circa 1820.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Baroque wardrobe, Germany, circa 1820. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 205 cm width 150 cm depth 60cm
Walnut
2 Art Deco Wardrobes
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
2 art deco wardrobes. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac Laquer.
Coconut
Heavily Carved Pine Armoire from Austria, dated 1815
Located in Round Top, TX
Extensive hand carved details abound in this small scale two door pine armoire. Note the carved tassels, central cherub face, grapes & vines, flourishes and more throughout this armo...
Pine, Paint
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
Early 18th Century Italian Solid Poplar Wood Antique Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid poplar wood made in early 18th century of the period baroque. Internally equipped with two shelves and in the central part a rod for hang...
Poplar
Early 19th Century Alsaitan Painted Pine Bow-Fronted Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century French Alsatian (Alsace) pine armoire. With shaped bonnet top above a pair of gently bow-fronted panelled doors, the façade enriched with carved mouldings and a ...
Pine, Paint
18th Italian Painted Wardrobe in Solid Alder with Two Doors
Located in Buggiano, IT
18th Italian wardrobe in solid alder with two doors, internal color in original patina. The exterior is hand painted with period decorations. This is...
Walnut
An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integra
Located in Leesburg, VA
An impressive early 18th century Dutch oak geometric kussen cabinet with integral secretaire Anonymous Belgium or Southwestern Netherlands; probably first quarter of the 18th centur...
Brass
20th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 20th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from walnut. Features a coffered case fronted by two doors. This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautiful w...
Walnut
Italian antique Baroque wood wardrobe with doors, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique Baroque wood wardrobe with doors, 1700s Baroque wardrobe in wood with doors. Cabinet with swing doors and two internal shelves, with front legs with ornament and back...
Wood
Italian Early 17th Century Baroque Armadio / Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Italian Early 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armadio / Cabinet. Tuscan of origin, with canted corners, two larger and two smaller drawers above two doors, on later paw-feet (can be take...
Walnut
German Walnut Baroque Wardrobe or Cabinet MIddle of 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Baroque cabinet, middle/end of the 18th century. Elaborately inlaid with walnut burl wood, among other things. Height 218 cm with beautifully curved headboard, width approx. 167 cm,...
Walnut
Small Spanish Baroque 17th Century Walnut Armario
Located in Troy, NY
Small two-door wardrobe with an interesting conceptual look. The geometrically paneled and molded doors with an iron bolted lock opening to an interior featuring a top shelf above a ...
Wood
Oak Baroque Wardrobe, German, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque oak wardrobe raised on five ball feet, richly carved with compass rose decoration and elaborate ornamental details including coin-band motifs, festoons, and rosettes, arrange...
Oak
Baroque Armoire, France, 1750, Oak
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque armoire, France, 1750. This unique impressive 18th century Baroque armoire comes from the eastern part of France. It is made of massive oak and has beautiful hand carved det...
Oak
German Baroque Armoire "Frankfurter Wellenschrank", 1730, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Frankfurter Wellenschrank, German Baroque Armoire 1730 Exquisite Frankfurter Wellenschrank made around 1730. The name Wellenschrank (meaning “wavy cabinet...
Walnut
MAGNIFICENT ELEGANT VENETIAN TRUMEAU 19/20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
MAGNIFICENT ELEGANT ITALIAN VENETIAN TRUMEAU 19/20th Century in walnut briar, enriched with 19th Century Venetian craftsmanship gilded wood carvings in pure gold h 280 x 165 x 75 cm...
Wood
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
18th C. Italian Birch & Maple Wood Armoire Cabinet in the Baroque Style
Located in Wichita, KS
A late 18th century Italian armoire cabinet in the Baroque style with handsome, elongated bun feet. Circa 1780. This cabinet has been han...
Birch, Maple, Paint
Art Deco Wardrobes
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art deco wardrobes. The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac Laquer.
Coconut
19th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 19th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from walnut. Features a coffered case fronted by two doors. This massive cabinet made in Sp...
Pine
Biedermeier Wardrobes
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Biedermeier wardrobes Palisander . The furniture from our workshop is manually covered with high-gloss shellac Laquer.
Palisander
Baroque Armoire, South Germany 1750, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Baroque armoire stands out for its exquisite hand-carved details. It dates back to 1750 and was made in southern Germany. The two door armoire is made of massif walnu...
Walnut
Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany Provenance: Collection of Dr. Emil von Haber, Royal Physician to King Wilhelm of Prussia This exquisite two-door armoire, craft...
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Softwood Armoire from Irschenberg Region
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque two-door wardrobe from the Irschenberg region, dating to the 18th century. Crafted from solid softwood with a warm, aged patina. The doors are structured with sculpted, curvi...
Wood
18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe in Solid Oak with Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Impressive Baroque wardrobe from Germany, dated 1747. This exceptional cabinet is crafted from solid oak with beautifully contrasting walnut inlays in the door panels, showing subtle...
Oak, Walnut, Spruce
18th Century Italian Tuscan Painted Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming 18th Century Tuscan armoire from Florence, Italy. With its original paint, painted in subtle brown mottled shades. With central panels centered by the original brass door pu...
Wood, Paint
Swedish Baroque Wardrobe Cabinet with Carved Lion Head Details, 1700s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large-sized Swedish 18th century period Baroque "Kas" or "kast" cabinet with low relief carvings of foliage and lions heads. This antique wardrobe from Sweden features a nicely mol...
Metal
Rare 17th Century Oak Coffer / Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
The rectangular plank top mounted with iron strap hinges, dated 1650.
Iron
Large Frankfurt Wave Cabinet, Pine Wood, 18th Century
Located in Munich, DE
Manufactured in Germany in the 18th Century this pine wood cabinet is sturdy as well as spacious. It still has the original key lock with key as well as the inside partitions. Strong...
Wood
Antique Baroque Pine Armoire With Heavy Paneled Doors, Denmark circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
The heavy baroque style carving and paneling in the doors add to the dramatic impact of this handsome dark pine armoire resting on carved skirt base. The pine has taken on a deep pat...
Pine
18th Century German Baroque Walnut & Oak Pilaster Wardrobe
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
This exquisite 18th century German Baroque pilaster cabinet originates from the renowned Mainfranken region and is expertly crafted from premium walnut and oak. Featuring intricate f...
Wood, Oak, Walnut
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
Early 18th Century German Baroque Armoire in Walnut Frankfurt Wellenschrank
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
Early 18th Century German Baroque Frankfurt Armoire in Walnut This exceptional Baroque armoire, made in Frankfurt circa 1700, is crafted from walnut, walnut burl, and walnut root v...
Wood, Walnut
Italian Baroque 17th century small walnut Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Troy, NY
Tuscan Walnut cabinet or bookcase of unusual diminutive proportions and wonderful light honey color. The four doors opening to shelved interiors, on bracket feet. The shelves have be...
Walnut
18th Century German Baroque Wardrobe - Nuremberg Wave Armoire in Walnut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This exceptional Baroque “Wellenschrank” (wave cabinet) was crafted in Nuremberg, Southern Germany, around 1730 and represents the very finest craftsmanship of its era. The façade di...
Oak, Walnut, Spruce
Baroque Wardrobe, Germnay 18th Century, Oak
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
Origin: West Palatinate, Germany Date: 18th century Material: Solid oak Broad, prominently profiled cornice Corner and central pilasters formed as volutes Doors and side panels ...
Oak
German Black Forest Clothing Stand from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
German black forest clothing stand. From the 19th century, in oak wood decorated with fantastic animals and plant elements. Dim.: 200 x 136 x 28 cm. Good conditions.
Wood
Dutch 17th Century Rosewood Ebony Baroque Cupboard Kussenkast, 1670
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a unique and monumental Dutch Baroque cupboard called “Kussenkast" from the late 17th century, probably circa 1670-1680. Made of rosewoo...
Ebony, Rosewood
19th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or buffet constructed from walnut. Features a two parts with four doors . This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautiful walnut grain and showcas...
Walnut
Italian Baroque Walnut Doppio Corpo with Carved Finial, early 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The two piece cabinet with an elaborately carved finial and having an upper molded cornice, the cases with paneled vertical sections, the four inner panels are doors opening to revea...
Walnut
18C German Walnut Baroque Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Baroque cabinet, middle/end of the 18th century. Elaborately inlaid with walnut burl wood, among other things with key and original lock and fittings. Two-part piece with glass cabin...
Walnut
Baroque Wardrobe in Walnut, Switzerland, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Large two-door wardrobe in walnut veneer on spruce, featuring beveled corners and sturdy square legs. The flat, multi-profiled cornice highlights the architectural simplicity charact...
Brass
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Walnut Pilaster Wardrobe
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
This exceptional mid-18th century German Baroque Pilaster Cabinet is a distinguished antique storage piece crafted from walnut, walnut burl, and walnut root veneers. Featuring intric...
Wood, Walnut