Baroque Furniture
BAROQUE STYLE
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.
Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
Style: Baroque
Table Centre Dining Library Dismantable X Trestles Oak Fruitwood
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A South German oak, shaped X' ended table with detachable fruitwood top with decorative cleated band
This table is easily dismantled and retains the original pegs
The cleated edge ...
Category
17th Century German Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
Victorian Bronzed Cast Iron Figure of a Child by the Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in London, GB
A most attractive patinated bronzed cast-iron Baroque style figure of a small girl reminiscent of the illustration by Emile Bayard of the child Cosette fr...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Oak Refectory Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Early C18th continental oak console/refectory table on baluster supports, with cross frame plinth bases. All original with built up patina and colour. Circa 1720. Top unbolts from th...
Category
1720s German Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Oak
Very Large 19th Century 3 Dimensional French Baroque Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large 19th century 3 dimensional French Baroque gilt wall mirror
This superb very large and elaborate 11” wide gilt frame encloses this mirror, the frame has an inward downsl...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Seal Silver Coat of Arms 17 Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
There is no letter date demonstrating that this seal was made before 1697 when the letter date became mandatory. This seal is an early shape, engraved with the owners coat of arms.
...
Category
17th Century English Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
18th Century Antique English Limestone Fire Mantel from Warter Priory
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This spectacular antique limestone fire mantel is an extremely rare and unique find, steeped in centuries old English history. It once resided at...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Torchère 15 Candleholder Iron Spanish Fleur-de-Lys Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Striking Spanish wrought iron standing torchère in the Renaissance style
With fifteen rolled candle-sockets, and two decorative fleur-de-lys finials, on a knopped...
Category
1730s Spanish Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Road Map, John Ogilby, London, Barwick, York, Chester, Darlington, Durham Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The continuation of the road from London to Barwick beginning at York and extending to Chester in ye Street. Plate ye 4th continuing 76 ½ miles. No 8.
York to Burrowbridge, to Top...
Category
1670s English Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Antique Bronze Fire Dogs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique 19th century bronze fire dogs. Their impressive large scale and bronze fronts are accompanied by a wealth of interesting imagery; perfect for the main or reception ...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Handmade Carpet Antique Rugs, Turkish Rug, luxury Red Oriental Rugs for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
These handmade carpet luxury rugs look beautiful and would stand out as dining room rugs or bedroom rugs as an interior design object. These washable rugs are one of a kind and canno...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Countye of Monmouth, Dated 1610
By John Speed
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The countye of Monmouth with the situation of the townshire described Anno, 1610
The reverse with Monmouthshire, Chapter VI and an alphabetical list of towns.
In a beautiful Flemish oak polished and gilded frame
Cartographer: John Speed...
Category
1610s English Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Paper
Early 19th Century Pair of French Brass Twin Wall Sconces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An early 19th century pair of french brass twin wall sconces
A pair of large French gilded twin arm antique wall candle sconces, the ornate lea...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Brass
Plaster Italian Wall Fountain
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb Italian wall fountain.
Featuring lion head decoration and its original paintwork, this fountain is extremely eye-catching. It has its original copper reservoir and copper fi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Fireback, Cast Iron, Dated 1685, Initialled HVE Twice
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Fireback, cast iron, dated 1685, initialled HVE twice.
Category
17th Century English Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Iron
Baroque Rain White Ceramic Sculpture Glazed Earthenware Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Renzi & Reale, Baroque Rain, 2003, glazed earthenware. Measures: 36 x 36 x 56 cm
Large white ceramic sculpture by renowned designer-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Chair, 19th century, Italian, Baroque, walnut, upholstered, Missoni
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The tapering back and rectangular seat re-upholstered in a Missoni fabric. Characteristic boldly turned legs and blocks, the back legs straight. Good colour and patina.
Back hei...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique William Kent Style Marble Top Gilt Wood Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique marble top gilt wood console side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has fine and intricate carvin...
Category
1930s British Vintage Baroque Furniture
Materials
Marble
Late 19th Century Pair of French Baroque Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This is a rare elegant model of a late 19th-century pair of armchairs in the Baroque style. These armchairs are very comfortable and generous in size. The walnut legs are of two diff...
Category
1890s French Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Cast Bronze Baroque Style Antique Fire Andirons
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large set of cast bronze baroque style antique fire andirons circa 1820. Thanks to their impressive scale and elaborate design, these bronze firedogs...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Italian 18th Century Scagliola Rectangular Console Tabletop
Located in London, GB
Italian 18th century scagliola rectangular console tabletop
Italian, 18th Century
Height 4cm, width 117cm, depth 60cm
This wonderful console tabletop was crafted in Italy during the...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Scagliola
Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque, oak, sculpture, upcycled into a 25” high, table lamp
- Unusual statement & conversation piece; introducing an enduring classic theme into the int...
Category
1680s English Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Oak
Two large French ormolu three-branch wall sconces by H. Vian
By Henri Vian
Located in London, GB
Two large French ormolu three-branch wall sconces by H. Vian
French, late 19th Century
Height 95cm, width 48cm, depth 30cm
These large three branch lights, measuring a colossal 95cm...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Fine Pair of 19th Century Cherub Candelabra on Porphyry Bases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century bronze and gilded ormolu three branch candelabra, one modeled as a bacchanalian satyr, the other a putto, out stretched arms holding three br...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu
Decorative Pair Of Marble Stands In Two Marble Colours.
Located in Southall, GB
A decorative pair of marble pedestal stands, hand-carved from two marble colours in green and white with chesnut and darker brown panels. The stands are detailed in their carving alo...
Category
Late 20th Century European Baroque Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Baroque Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique Baroque style glass and gilt bronze lantern
French, 19th century
Dimensions: Height 82cm, diameter 44cm
...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Giltwood and Marble-Inlay Stands, French, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A pair of giltwood and marble-inlay stands
French, 20th century
Height 70cm, diameter 41cm
Made to complement and display luxury items such as Sevres style porcelain vases, these fine stands are French-made, and date from the early 20th century. They are decorated with rich and pleasing giltwood carving in floral motifs, interlaced with songbirds around the four areas that lie just below the upper surface, which is inset with a small marble disc. The legs continue down in long arcing curves, and are connected with a simple cross design close to the base. Either as stand-alone pieces, but ideally with a suitable pair of objects...
Category
20th Century French Baroque Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Bronze & Cast Iron Firedogs in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of Baroque style firedogs. The cast iron body with circular detail to centre, surmounted by bronze finials with sphere of spherical form. English, second half of 19th century....
Category
19th Century English Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Brass Wall Sconces in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of brass wall sconces in the Baroque style
Continental, early 20th Century
Height 67cm, width 42cm, depth 91cm
The sconces in this pair, which are crafted from moulded bras...
Category
Early 20th Century European Baroque Furniture
Materials
Brass
Polished Cast Iron Fire Basket in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
A very large English firegrate in the Jacobean Baroque style. The protruding cast iron firedogs with horseshoe bases surmounted by gargoyle mask, gadrooned motif and globe finials in...
Category
19th Century British Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Iron
A stunning and vibrant mid 20th century sofa by Pier Luigi Colli
Located in London, GB
A stunning and vibrant mid 20th century sofa by Pier Luigi Colli recently upholstered in a vibrant orange Brocade fabric.
Dimensions:
Height: 87 cm
Width: 200 cm
Depth: 75 cm
Sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Furniture
Materials
Silk
19th Century Bronze of the Heroic Putti
Located in London, GB
19th century bronze of the Heroic Putti, with traces of old gilding, modelled holding shield and sword aloft on circular Aswan marble plinth base, possibly German, after the original...
Category
19th Century German Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Louis XIV Style Copper and Brass Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of tall Louis XIV Baroque style copper and brass firedogs, with a pair of urn finials and bulbous wrythen stems above mythical lion masks flanked by sturdy curled feet,
Frenc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Tan Green Ceramic Urn Contemporary 21st Century Italian Unique Piece
Located in London, GB
Violante Lodolo D'Oria, tan green bell shaped urn, 2021, glazed stoneware. Set of three, handmade unique pieces. W 33cm x H23cm
New stunning pieces created by ceramic artist Viola...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Baroque Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish Baroque cabinet from the province of Bergsalgen.
This charming cabinet comprises of two sections, the top being slimmer than the botto...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Furniture
Materials
Wood
Baroque furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Modenese Gastone, Delft, and Meissen Porcelain. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $737,181 while the average work can sell for $4,396.
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