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.
Bench Swedish Baroque 18th Century Original Paint Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Bench Swedish Baroque 18th century original paint Sweden. A bench made during the Baroque period in Sweden 18th century. Left overs of or...
Wood
$880Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Italian Giltwood Candlestick in Baroque Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 19th century Italian altar stick is a finely carved example of Baroque-inspired ecclesiastical art, rendered in richly gilded wood. Standing on a tripartite base with e...
Giltwood
Ilana Goor Brutalist Console Table with Bronze Cat and Bird, Signed, 1980s
By Ilana Goor
Located in Hamburg, PA
A console table by renowned Israeli artist Ilana Goor (b. 1936), embodying her signature brutalist-organic modern style. Constructed from concrete reinforcing bars (rebar) with a nat...
Bronze, Steel
Fine French Crystal Bivalve Molluscs Gilt Seahorse Jewelry Trinket Box
By Émile Gallé
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fine French Crystal Small Box in the Form of a Mussel with a Seahorse Clasp. It has light signs of age to the edge of the foot. Thi sis a beautiful and unique piece.
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Windows, 17th Century Flemish Baroque, Original Shutters & Ironwork
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptionally Rare Pair Of 17th Century, Flemish, Windows, 17th Century Flemish Baroque, Original Limewash, Shutters, Glazing & Ironwork These windows have come from the property th...
Oak
Large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful and large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century. Working lock and key. Interior with later fabric. Wear consistent with age and use
Fruitwood
Antique 19thC Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Painted Icon St Nicholas of Myra 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A finely painted early 19th century Russian Orthodox icon, Saint Nicholas of Myra, circa 1820. This traditional Russian icon is finely painted with egg tempera paint and gesso on a l...
Gold Leaf
17th Century Dutch Delft sea creature Tile with Decoration of Merman
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1640 – 1670 A finely painted blue and white Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a Merman. Sea creatures where quite popular in the 17th century, supporting...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1950 Archimede Seguso Murano Cornucopia, Teal with Aventurine Gold Base & Scroll
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An opulent and expressive piece by renowned Murano master Archimede Seguso, this 1950s cornucopia-shaped glass sculpture blends traditional Italian grandeur with mid-century elegance...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Louis XVI Style Italian Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Italy, 1900s Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age. A set of two antique baroque side chairs hand-crafted out of walnut wood in a good condition. This set of dining chairs features a walnut color with a beautiful patina finish, hand-carved details through the entire frame, and intricated engraving leather...
Velvet, Walnut
Wall Mirror Swedish Walnut Baroque Brown Frame, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Wall mirror Swedish walnut Baroque brown frame, Sweden. A wall mirror made during the Baroque mirror in Sweden. Frame made from walnut. Later but ol...
17th Century Danish Baroque Gateleg Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional 17th century Danish Baroque oak oval gateleg table with four skilfully turned legs, two of them being cut in half vertically allow th...
Oak
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
Baroque Crystal Chandelier Solid Brass Grand Classic Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Crystal Chandelier Handcrafted in Our In-House Atelier Bring timeless elegance into your space with this exquisite crystal chandelier, meticulously handcrafted in our own...
Crystal, Brass
$8,193 / item
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
17th/18th Century Baroque Period Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque period Spanish or Italian hand carved polychrome painted wood Santo sculpture with inset colored glass eyes, original white robe garb and later wood rosary. Intrica...
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Vintage Maria Theresa Crystal Chandeliers in Baroque Style, Italy
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of two vintage Maria Theresa style five-light crystal chandeliers. Each with curving, ornate gilt metal frame clad in glass plates and adorned with rosettes, crystal pendalogue...
Crystal, Metal
Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and large scale Flemish early 19th century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, ivory, Tortoiseshell and ormolu specimen cabinet. The fifteen drawer one door cabinet is raised by its original base with six exceptional most decorative turned legs with topie shaped feet below block supports adorned with foliate ormolu mounts each connected by similar beautiful turned stretchers. Above each leg are additional lovely pierced foliate ormolu mounts flanking three drawers each displaying two superb ivory and Tortoiseshell inlaid plaques with intricately detailed scenes depicting hunting and soldiers below the French polished top with a delicate inlaid ivory border. The cabinet above is raised by striking richly chased ormolu claw feet grasping Rosewood balls with a fine double mottled border. At the center is a single door decorated with a beautiful brick like design with soldiers on horses within an arched gateway above inlaid hunting scenes and flanked by impressive Tortoiseshell columns with mottled ormolu plinths and capitals. The door opens to reveal a stunning inlaid checkerboard design with the three original arched mirrors below an impressive dome like design with the door is also finished on the inside with exceptional inlaid geometric designs and the striking original hardware. Flanking the door are four drawers each decorated with two stunning inlaid Tortoiseshell and ivory plaques framed within most decorative mottled wavy borders and displaying foliate ormolu keyhole escutcheons and beautiful pierced plaques and rosettes throughout. Above are three drawers decorated with exquisite etched ivory...
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood
1950s Italian Venetian Glass Mirrored Vanity Tray with Bronze Handles
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (1950s) glass mirrored vanity tray in rounded rectangular form featuring an etched courtship scene with gilt bronze scroll relief handles, rope-form striped glass fr...
Brass
Flemish Baroque Ebonized and Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Mirror, circa 1650
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite mid-17th-century Dutch or Flemish baroque mirror or looking glass, the original ebonized and faux tortoiseshell painted frame having geometric design with beveled reentr...
Mirror, Fruitwood, Paint
$19,850Sale Price|39% Off
An Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas "Madonna & Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco
By Giovanni Lanfranco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large Italian 18th century oil on canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco (Italian, 1582-1647). The young Virgin Mary at...
Canvas, Giltwood
$9,832Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany 1750-60
Located in Leimen, DE
This German Baroque chest of drawers, crafted circa 1750, showcases the bold curves and refined craftsmanship characteristic of 18th-century European furniture. The piece features a...
Walnut
BUST OF GIULIANO DE MEDICI YOUNG IN WHITE CARRARA STATUARY MARBLE 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
BUST OF GIULIANO DE MEDICI YOUNG IN WHITE CARRARA STATUARY MARBLE 19th Century Old bust in statuary marble "white Carrara marble" Giuliano di Piero de' Medici (Florence, October 28...
Marble
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chest of drawers featuring a gently curved serpentine front and compressed bun feet. It offers four drawers adorned with large, asymmetrical fire-gilt bronze mounts. Veneered...
Bronze
18th Century Swiss Made Secretaire
Located in Greven, DE
Antique secretary or chest of drawers Switzerland Yew, oak second half of 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 105 x 116 x 61 cm Description: Antique sloping flap chest of drawers ...
Oak, Yew
Carved Oak Two-Door Armoire with Wrought Iron Straps, Spain, 1880s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
J.A.D.A Galerie presents: A two-door cabinet made in northern Spain in the late nineteenth century, in the Castilian tradition of panelled case furniture built by village joiners fo...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Wallace Harvest Silver Plated Grapevine Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups & Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wallace Harvest Silver Plated Grapevine Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups and Ornate Round Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Punch bowl: 8" H x 15" W x 15" DTray: 1" H x ...
Silver Plate
Coriolan's mother and wife beg him to spare Rome , German School Circa 1750
Located in PARIS, FR
Coriolan's mother and wife beg him to spare Rome , Oil On Canvas . German School Circa 1750 This painting represents the story of Coriolan, Roman general and leader of the Patrici...
Canvas, Wood
Sterling Silver S. Kirk & Sons, Cutlery Set, 6 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hard to find set of Kirk Sterling is in fine as found condition. Great addition to a set of Kirk flatware. Measurement's are taken from left to right as in the first ph...
Sterling Silver
Antique Italian Renaissance Sculptural Carved Giltwood Mirror with Putti Figure
Located in Forney, TX
Add whimsical elegance, sophistication, and romantic warmth with this one-of-a-kind antique Italian Renaissance sculptural floating putti wall mirror enhanced by beautifully aged war...
Brass
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Predator Bird
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Gouda Workshop of W. J. Oliviers Verswaen (De Swaen) Circa 1625 - 1650 A polychrome Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a predator bird sitting on a tree trunk, ...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top over a drawer and a door and a lower drawer. Bracket feet.
Walnut
Mid Century Hand Carved Baroque Angels Nightstand Side Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
Distressed Italian Silver & Gold Gilt Candlesticks, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century pair of Italian silver & gold gilt candlesticks. There is some wear to the gilt finish but overall they beautiful. The carving depicts flowers, swags, and so...
Giltwood
Antique Italian Statuary White Marble Baroque Style Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large Baroque style mid 19th century Italian fireplace executed in Statuary white marble. Every element of this surround decadently carved from solid pieces of marble. The jambs with cantered console shaped brackets, scrolled acanthus, swags of floral drapery and a sculptured figural winged putto supported on large plinth...
Statuary Marble
Italian Baroque Walnut Stool
Located in Essex, MA
In original well used condition being a piece steadily in use for hundreds of years.Cut out on top for lifting with a shaped apron and four shaped and reeded legs with box stretcher....
Walnut
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a VOC ship in the Storm
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1630 – 1660 A finely painted blue and white Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a Dutch East India Trading Company (VOC) ship. This ship is sailing in very...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Lenzkirch Germany Wood And Dore Mantel Clock Circa 1890-1895
By Lenzkirch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A mantel clock in reddish- brown figured wood veneer with dore mounts in the baroque style. The gilt metal dial with enamel numerals, the case with dore scrolled acanthus leaf frame ...
Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Brass Pricket Candlesticks, Ornate Design
Located in England, GB
A fine pair of 18th century Italian brass pricket candlesticks impressively decorated in a baroque style with knopped stems and triform bases decorated with cartouche and foliage alt...
Brass
18th Century Carved And Giltwood Dagger / Sword
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare and highly decorative 18th century water gilded carved wood dagger, this most likely was held in the hand of the statue of a saint. Featuring an exceptionally well carved spir...
Wood
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
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Floral Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
This exceptional 17th century Flemish tapestry pillow is crafted from an authentic fragment of an early Baroque wall tapestry woven in Flanders. The front displays richly detailed bo...
Wool
Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin. Electrical installations work in the USA. Rewired and ready to hang. None missing. Wiring completely renewed. Crystal, hand k...
Crystal, Brass
Antique Burled Walnut 2-Piece Bombé Form Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Burled walnut two piece cabinet in a bombé form with arched carved foliate crest surmounting two conforming individually glazed doors. The doors open to a two fixed shelf interior, w...
Metal
Vintage Bavarian Baroque Style Hand Painted Table Writing Desk
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Bavarian Baroque Style Hand Painted Table Writing Desk Early 20th century Bavarian hand painted writing table in Baroque style. The beautiful green-blue table is raised on f...
Pine
Antique Gilded Wall Console Shelves, Baroque Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This elegant pair of wall console shelves showcases fine early 20th-century craftsmanship, dating from the 1900s–1910s. Handcrafted from quality wood, each console is expertly covere...
Wood
Pair Of 19th German Meissen Painted Porcelain Models Of Female Cockatoos
Located in Dublin, IE
A pair of 19th century Meissen painted porcelain models of Female Cockatoos, sitting on a tree stump with flowers and foliage, with underglazed blue crossed swords mark to base and i...
Porcelain
Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama
By Tommy Bahama
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Portuguese style secretary writing table or desk by Tommy Bahama. The spinet or piano style case has a flip top opening to reveal a pull-out writing table with a leather sur...
Brass
17th Century Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow with Bird
Located in Los Angeles, US
This 17th century Brussels tapestry pillow fragment features a rare figural composition depicting a bird in motion set within a softly rendered landscape. Executed in the Baroque sty...
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
The Holy Family with Saint Anne Circle of Peter Paul Rubens Oil on Canvas
Located in Doha, QA
An intimate and beautifully composed devotional scene painted in the circle of the great Flemish Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, depicting The Holy Family with Saint Anne. The comp...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique Danish "Næstved" Brass Candlesticks Circa 1780. Set of 3.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish "Næstved" Brass Candlesticks. Set of 3. Set of three baroque candle holders in solid brass from Næstved in Denmark late 18th century. These candlesticks are handmade ...
Brass
18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
Italian cabinet on table. Walnut and rosewood, hawksbill, bronze in color and gilded, 17th century. Sample desktop pool located on ball and claw with handles on the sides. The front...
Bronze
$7,961Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Early 18th-Century Pine and Oak Painted German Baroque Hanging Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
This very rare and exceptional antique baroque hanging cupboard was made in central Germany in the early 18th century circa 1720. It was made from solid oak and pine and was painted ...
Steel
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Reliquary Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate a console, commode, or mantel with this elegant antique Italian reliquary mirror. Crafted in Italy circa 1760, the vertical composition is richly carved in giltwood and featu...
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Set of Six Lombard Walnut Reel-Turned Dining Chairs, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome set of six Lombard walnut dining chairs from the first half of the 18th century, distinguished by their classic reel-turned legs, stretchers, and uprights, a defining feat...
Walnut
Pair of Solid Iron Headboard with Metal Fleurs. California King Size
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Solid Iron Headboard with Metal Fleurs. California King Size
Iron
Baroque Commode in Walnut with Inlays from Around 1750
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Baroque Commode in Walnut with Inlays from Around 1750 This antique commode impresses with its elegant form typical of the mid-18th century. An original piece in very good condition...
Walnut
Pair of Florentine 2 Light Tole Toleware Sconces by Eglo Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pair of sconces with 2 lights that was made in Austria, probably by Eglo Leuchten, circa 1980s. Each sconce is made in dark green and gilt metal. The color combination of...
Metal
Dramatic Set of 17th Century Style Carved and Velvet Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Seven chairs including two arm and five side chairs. The shaped elaborately carved frames with foliate scrolled crest rails and sides. Raised on foliate scrolled curved front legs wi...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Walnut Burl Wood Deco Baroque Style Lyre-Leg Trestle Side Console Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Italian Deco Baroque style side table or console table in beautiful wlnut burl veneer wood, greatly shaped top with black glass, central drawer and standing on lyre shaped legs with ...
Wood