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.
Flemish 18th century framed religious oil on wood painting Adoration of the Magi
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 18th century / Painting / wood / Antique / Religious A 18th century painting on wood after a Rubens painting “Adoration of the Magi”. Elegantly encased in a stunning blac...
Wood
Piatti di Maiolica Italiana 1770 Decoro Al Garofano Manifattura Ferniani Faenza
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia Di Piatti In Maiolica italiana XVIII secolo Con Decoro Al Garofano Manifattura Ferniani Faenza dipinti in policromia, nei toni del blu, bruno, giallo, rosso, arancio e verde. ...
Maiolica
$1,037Sale Price|52% Off
Italian 18th Century Gilded Paper Mache Dove/ Holy Spirit
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing gilded paper mache dove/ Holy spirit. Beautiful detailed. The Dove is a symbol for the Holy Spirit inspired by Jesus’s baptism. The dove has been used among many Christian de...
Paper
19th Century Italian Giltwood Baldacchino Bed Crown
Located in Essex, MA
Magnificent Italian 19th Century Giltwood Baldacchino Bed Canopy. Carved Baroque winged putti with reverse C-scrolls, laurel and foliate carving. Ove...
Giltwood
Charming Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century A rare and charming Swedish baroque box dating from the first half of the 18th century, crafted in elm and fruitwood wi...
Elm, Fruitwood
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
$12,012Sale Price|30% Off
Winged Victory of Samothrace Style Sculpture – Large Decorative Statue in Beige
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Impressive large-scale sculpture inspired by the famous Winged Victory of Samothrace. This elegant decorative piece combines dynamic movement with timeless classical aesthetics. T...
Resin, Fiberglass
Display Cabinet, Late 18th / Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Solid oak display cabinet with a two-door glazed upper section and a two-door lower cupboard. The shaped crest, molded framing, and subtly contoured panels give the piece a distincti...
Glass, Oak
Pair of Giltwood Angels Shelves 19th Century Winged Cherubs Italian Brackets
Located in Milano, MI
A charming pair of Italian winged putti pinewood wall brackets, exquisitely carved and gilded. the two angel figures have their arms raised and they are topped by a shell-shaped top...
Pine, Giltwood
Massive Portuguese-Colonial style cocktail table by Alfonso Marina Ebanista
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Portuguese-Colonial style square cocktail table hand-crafted in Mexico c. 1999 by Alfonso Marina Ebanista - an artisan furniture house known for its bespoke design, architectural det...
Wood
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi
Located in Skien, NO
Lovely Size -- Transport yourself to the past with this extraordinary PRIMITIVE Norwegian antique wooden trunk, dating back to the 1600s or 1700s. Meticulously handcrafted from solid...
Iron, Brass
19th C. Italian Painted Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Italian Baroque style painted arched shaped mirror. The mirror has a heavily distressed reflective surface, possibly due to oxidation and silvering loss over time. The mirr...
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Italian Baroque Walnut and Chestnut Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome single drawer side table with beautifully carved and turned walnut base and a chestnut top. Late 17th or early 18th century Italian with a rich and deep honey patina.
Walnut
Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sedan chair for 2 people Portuguese 18th century in carved, painted and gilded wood, fabric-lined interior, leather cover. Restorations, failures and defects Dimension: 142 x 136 x ...
Wood
$8,077 / item
Ryan & Smith Large Stone Bolection Fireplace
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A limestone bolection fireplace of large-scale, the frame measuring 12" (300 mm) wide. This simple and timeless style of fireplace was used by architect Sir Christopher Wren...
Limestone
Vintage Gilt Baroque Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite wall mirror features a classic Louis XV silhouette, defined by an opulent Rococo influence. The frame is crowned with a magnificent hand-carved shell crest and flanked...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Carved Oak Statue of the Holy Virgin
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 19th century / Statue of the Holy Mary / oak / Religious A deeply expressive devotional sculpture, this 19th-century French statue of the Holy Virgin is carved from solid o...
Wood
Beautiful Large Wooden Baroque Style Frame Classic Gold 94x84cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and impressive gold frame, entirely in classic Baroque style, elaborately decorated with acanthus leaves, flowers, and a ribbon pattern all around; a very high-quality fram...
Gesso, Plaster, Pine
18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode. Stunning 18th century Italian painted commode or chest with gilt accents from the Tu...
Wood
Old Master Continental School 17th Century Saint Jerome Oil Painting
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A anonymous 17th-century Continental School oil on canvas depicting Saint Jerome in penitence. The saint is portrayed kneeling in prayer before a crucifix, dressed in the traditional...
Canvas, Paint
20th Century Modern Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier "Ca'rezzonico" Style, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant six-light chandelier in milk-colored Murano glass and sophisticated pink finishes. With a centered bulbous column that emits branches and flowers and finely cuts the Muran...
Murano Glass
19th Century Religious Carved Wooden Agnus Dei Panel, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A striking example of 19th‑century French devotional art, this carved wooden Agnus Dei panel. It embodies the profound symbolism and visual drama associated with Christian iconograph...
Wood
Antique French Tapestry Verdure Signed 1880 Wool & Silk 5x7 153cm x 201cm
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Tapestry Verdure Signed Wool & Silk A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a castle amongst a river, verdure, and exotic birds. Beautiful colorway, and an ea...
Wool
$926Sale Price|55% Off
18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1750 H:12cm W:24,5cm D:18-33cm
Marble
Wall Decorative Fountain Dolphin and Shell Sculpture on Carved Oak Panel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wall fountain with dolphin and shell bowl sculpture made of cast composition with marble powder, Portugal, early 20th century. Dolphin with a bronze tap in ...
Composition
21st Century Art Deco Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier in Gold Lustre Brass XXL
Located in Berlin, DE
The brass Plafonnier chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. We manufacture in-house and offer the flexibility of both smaller and larger sizes to ensure the perfect...
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Oak Baroque/Rococo style Commode
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
An exquisite piece of 20th-century craftsmanship, this Danish oak chest of drawers masterfully blends the ornate elegance of the Rococo and Baroque styles with a touch of modern sens...
Brass
Hand-painted Baroque Cabinet with Blue Pattern, around 1770
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted cabinet on four-drawer dresser base with architrave feet. The painting is new and was designed according to antique models.
Wood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Refectory Console Table 1650
Located in Portland, OR
An outstanding rare antique 17th century two drawer carved walnut refectory, console or serving table, Barcelona, Spain, circa 1650. A remarkable almost 400 year old Spanish table, t...
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Baroque Upholstered Low Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian, Baroque/Rococo period (18th century) footstool with the most elegant carvings across the apron and cabriole legs. Presently the boxed seat is upholstered in a serene shade o...
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Venetian Style Classical Dolphin and Clam Wall Decoration
Located in Riverdale, NY
Venetian style dolphin and clam wall decor set from the 1960's in silver leafed resin with hand painted gold highlights. Together, they make a striking baroque focal point in any roo...
Resin
Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Chest of drawers with a serpentine carcass and three drawers. Dark-painted carcass with a fitted marble top. The piece stands on curved legs.
Marble
Mid 1700s Swedish Pine Painted Redwood Baroque Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish baroque cabinet in painted redwood made during the mid 1700s. The paint is from the mid 1800s and the cabinet has wrought iron hardware with the original locks. Made with two...
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish display cabinet, crafted in pine. The cabinet has a newer, layered professional blue painted finish with a softly dappled surface (creates a "seafoam" affe...
Brass
17th C. Sheet Music "Feria vi. Paschae" (page 191 and 192)
Located in Soquel, CA
17th C. Sheet Music "Feria vi. Paschae" (page 191 and 192) Excellent example of Latin sheet music for Catholic church services. Bold red title and notations, with red staff lines. N...
Paper
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Oval Crystal Chandelier in Brass Italy 1922 This stunning antique chandelier originates from Italy and was crafted in 1922. Its oval shape is particularly striking and test...
Crystal, Brass
Impressive 18th Century Three Tier Brass Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine, rare and impressive 18th century brass chandelier with three tiers of eight scroll arms, for a total of 24 arms, all with original...
Brass
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Handmade Triptych Mirror Baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
This Italian Baroque style Sterling Silver mirror is fully hand embossed and chiselled on silver sheet by hand. The two side mirrors are attached by silver hinges. 4.600 grams. Ita...
Sterling Silver
$128,000Sale Price|20% Off
Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element . Outstanding workmanship of the Masters of the Craft. Large Carved wood black, tone down red and Gilt...
Wood, Giltwood
White Washed Belgian Trestle Dining Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
What a fantastic looking white washed Belgian trestle dining table. This is perfect for a smaller dining area or kitchenette. White washed by master artisans in Belgium to perfection...
Wood
Baroque Style Deknudt Gold Leaf Mirror Classic Design 108cm
By Deknudt
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large classic mirror, classic crested mirror, with a gold-leaf gilded frame made of resin, extensively decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers, Baroque style object, mad...
Gold Leaf
An Italian Late 19th Century Ebonized And Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
An Italian 19th century mirror from and earlier 18th century style, with cushion moulding and Ripple design. Lightly distressed mirror pla...
Mirror
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
German Baroque chest of three drawers, mid-18th century, walnut veneer and marquetry panels, semi-gloss finish, serpentine front. Brass fittings. Working locks and key. Beautifully r...
Walnut
Set of 6 Highback Dining Chairs in Oak, Danish Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of six high-back dining chairs designed by Henning Kjærnulf and crafted in Denmark during the 1960s–1970s. Renowned for his expressive interpretation of Scandinavian ...
Fabric, Burlap, Oak
Pair of Bronze Serpent / Snake Incense Burners Censers, 20th Century, Italy
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of bronze serpent / snake incense burners censers, 20th century Italy After Antonio Pandiani (1838-1928), Milano. Oval base supporting coiled serpent swallowing adjustable s...
Bronze
Large Italian Baroque Overmantel Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine early 18th century Italian gessoed and painted baroque overmantel mirror, possibly Florentine, the foliate and fruit carved frame with central cartouche depicting a rampant...
Wood
$425Sale Price|49% Off
Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, France, circa 1750 Weathered Measurements include the wooden base. H:20,5cm W:16cm D:7cm
Wood
$720Sale Price / set|40% Off
Vintage Silver Plated Wine Cooler Bowl with grape design
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning , well crafted multipurpose bunch bowl Keep your wine or champagne chilled in style with this elegant round bowl, crafted in India circa 1970 and sitting on a round base wh...
Silver Plate
$51,296Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Italian Walnut Parquetry Important Bureau Cabinet Trumeaux
Located in Rome, IT
An Italian walnut, parquetry bureau cabinet fruitwood inlaid with scrolling foliage, The upper section with a shaped carved cresting, a shaped doors opening to reveal three shelves,...
Wood
$13,989Sale Price|20% Off
Monumental Antique French Silver Leaf Gilded Mirror with Console Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful mirror and console table are partially silver leaf gilt and also show the bone color of the gesso. It features rich carved ornaments around the frame and table, such as bay leaf...
Silver Leaf
17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1680, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
Iron
17 century, oak, bone and ebonised chest of drawers with enclosed upper section
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, mid-late-17th century, oak, bone and ebonized chest of drawers with enclosed upper section In two sections. The top section with two doors disguised as drawer...
Bone, Oak
$926Sale Price|30% Off
Italian 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Arm Of A Saint Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing 18th century carved wooden Baroque arm of a Saint figure. This piece was once part of a procession Saint figure. The arm is now placed at a wooden base and as visible on the ...
Wood
Early 20th Spanish Full Double Bronze Bed with bars and wheels
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Spanish Full Double Bronze Bed with bars and wheels
Bronze
$3,362Sale Price|37% Off
Antiqued Landscape Oil Painting After Watteau, Baroque Style, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A large antiqued reproduction oil painting after Antoine Watteau. Features an antiqued canvas. Frame: 75.5 cm (29.72 inches) x 66.5 cm (26.18 inches) Canvas: 55.5 cm (21.85 inches) ...
Canvas
Verochio Italian Giltwood Light Sconce by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Verochio Italian giltwood light sconce by Randy Esada Item #: 9001SC - Verochio sconce (1-arm) Finish: 23-karat distressed yellow gold Dimensions: 6 W x...
Giltwood
Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Plaque "Der Eremit" 'The Hermit' After Salomon Koninck
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A late 19th early 20th century Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Plaque titled "Der Eremit" (The Hermit) After the painting by Salomon Koninck (Dutch, 1609-1659)...
Porcelain, Giltwood
Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
A more unusual model with a rectangular top with chamfered corners over a drawer and pair of doors. The interior with hidden compartments. Wood knobs and bracket feet. A very good ex...
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Hippocampi in Vicenza Stone, Italy
Located in Round Top, TX
A rare and evocative suite of four monumental hippocampi, hand-carved from Vicenza stone in the 18th century, each sculpture captures the enduring power and poetry of classical myth ...
Stone
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic large Spanish baroque bargueno style cabinet or chest on stand crafted from thick pine. The beautiful case has exposed dove tail joinery and features 6 large storage drawers and is centered by an arched storage door with an ornate carved surround and an old master style religious painting on the door of Christ. The drawers have decorative cartouche designs on the front with an iron pull in the center and finished in gilt. The cantilever style stand has two square leg supports decorated with acanthus vines and gilt finishes flanking four turned supports attached to stretchers. Decorated in the style of a Bargueno or Vargueno desk...
Iron