Baroque Furniture

Unusually small Hague clock made c. 1675 by Pieter Visbagh, who was apprenticed by Salomon Coster. The latter made the first pendulum clock according to th...

Mid-century modern matching pair of Italian regency chiavari chairs featuring high backs. Crafted from giltwood with a lovely aged patina. The seats have been upholstered with opulen...

A highly sculptural Baroque Revival coffee table by Brustlin Workshop of Los Angeles, renowned for their fine artisan craftsmanship in the mid-20th century. The table features an ela...

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...

A very fine pair of palatial Venetian walnut carved mid-19th century Baroque figural throne armchairs, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon (1662-1732). The ornately carved thrones, each flanked with figures of standing males supporting a branch-carved armrests with vines. Raised on cabriolet scrolled legs. Provenance: The Castello di Giove in Umbria, Italy, circa 1870-1880. Height: 54 1/4 inches (137.8 cm.) Width: 37 1/4 inches (94.6 cm.) Depth: 32 inches (81.3 cm.) Andrea Brustolon (20 July 1662 – 25 October 1732) was an Italian sculptor in wood. He is known for his furnishings in the Baroque style and devotional sculptures. Biography He was trained in a vigorous local tradition of sculpture in his native Belluno, in the Venetian terraferma, and in the studio of the Genoese sculptor Filippo Parodi, who was carrying out commissions at Padua and at Venice (1677). He spent the years 1678-80 at Rome, where the High Baroque sculpture of Bernini and his contemporaries polished his style. Apart from that, the first phase of Brustolon's working career was spent in Venice, 1680–1685. Brustolon is documented at several Venetian churches where he executed decorative carving in such profusion that he must have quickly assembled a large studio of assistants. As with his contemporary in London, Grinling Gibbons almost all the high quality robust Baroque carving in Venice has been attributed to Brustolon at one time or another. In the Venetian Ghetto, at the Scola Levantina, Brustolon provided the woodwork for the synagogue on the piano nobile, where the carved, canopied bimah is supported on Solomonic columns, which Brustolon had seen in Bernini's baldacchino in the Basilica of St Peter's. His furniture included armchairs with figural sculptures that take the place of front legs and armrest supports, inspired by his experience of Bernini's Cathedra Petri. The gueridon, a tall stand for a candelabrum, offered Brustolon unhampered possibilities for variations of the idea of a caryatid or atlas: the familiar Baroque painted and ebonized figural gueridons, endlessly reproduced since the eighteenth century, found their models in Brustolon's work. His secular commissions from Pietro Venier, of the Venier di San Vio family (a suite of forty sculptural pieces that can be seen in the Sala di Brustolon of the Ca' Rezzonico, Venice), from the Pisani of Strà, and from the Correr di San Simeone families encourage the attribution to him of some extravagantly rich undocumented moveable furniture. Andrea Brustolon's elaborate carved furniture aspired towards the condition of sculpture, such as the Dutch bases for console tables which look like enlargements of the work of the two Van Vianens, Paulus and Adam, perhaps the greatest Dutch silversmiths of the period. These carved pieces display the baroque tendency to develop a form three-dimensionally in space. Brustolon's walnut, boxwood and ebony pieces transcend ordinary functional limitations of furniture; they are constructed of elaborately carved figures. The framework of Brustolon's chairs, side tables and gueridons were carved as gnarled tree branches, with further supports of putti and male figures carved in ebony. Backrests of the chairs, which were never touched in the rigidly upright posture that contemporary etiquette demanded, were carved with allegories of vanity, fire and music, etc. The most extravagant piece delivered for Pietro Venier was a large side table and vase-stand of box and ebony, designed as a single ensemble to display rare imported Japanese porcelain vases. The eclectic allegories include Hercules with the Hydra and Cerberus, males and reclining river-gods (see ref.). For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests. For the Pisani, he carved a suite of twelve chairs (now at the Palazzo Quirinale) with flowers, fruit, leaves and branches to symbolize the twelve months of the year. Work by Brustolon is at the Villa Pisani at Stra. In 1685 Brustolon returned to the house where he was born at Belluno, and from that time devoted himself mainly to tabernacles and devotional sculptures in walnut, boxwood or ivory. His polychromed ivory Corpus from a crucifix is in the Museo Civico di Belluno, which preserves some of Brustolon's preparatory drawings for frames to be carved with putti displaying emblems. A pair of boxwood sculptures, The Sacrifice of Abraham and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel...

This is a gorgeous antique square 18th century flemish verdure landscape tapestry with birds depicting a beautiful and rich summer scene of a countryside with lush trees and vegetati...

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...

Monumental carved giltwood baroque wall bracket, with carved foliate scroll and putti motif. An unusually large wall bracket.  

Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, France, circa 1750 Weathered Measurements include the wooden base. H:20,5cm W:16cm D:7cm

Eleanora & M. Magdalena Dei Medici Wax Portraits on Slate Measures: 4.5" DA 18th Century or Earlier Wax Portraits of Eleonora de' Medici and Maria Magdalena de' Medici in Ormo...

Circa 1930’s French plaster sconces. Has shell shape. With 2 interior lights. Unusual Lights coming from top and bottom part of sconces. Available 3 pairs

An Italian Baroque style walnut cupboard from the late 17th century, rendered in rich walnut, combines architectural presence with discreet, functional storage for linens, china, boo...

Pair antique bronze patinated angel putti sconces. Italian late 17th century bronze putti with exceptional modeling seated on scrolled arms each ex...

Pair of 18th-Century Italian urn appliques featuring a flute body, and intricately carved acanthus leaves, bead trim, and ribbon adorned handles.

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...

Jan van Kessel I and Jan van Balen, Still life with flowers, butterfly, trompe l'oeil frame and sacred scene, first half of the 17th century Signed I. V. Balen Oil on panel. Size: 68...

This magnificent Italian 17th-century solid walnut chest of drawers (canterano), is a testament to the craftsmanship of Roman Baroque and Louis XIII reign splendor. Believed to hav...

A Mid 18th Century Swedish writing desk armchair, in solid oak wood. This large Scandinavian baroque chair is sturdy and ready to place directly in a studio, a hall or in a large liv...

Swedish baroque centre table from the late 1700s. The table is a work table and rustic and primitive in its construction. The detached table top i...

A collection of four Vicenza stone masks. Works from a Venetian collection. Beautiful quality and craftsmanship. The stone's patina is lovely. The dimensions are not excessive, w...

This antique pillow incorporates a genuine fragment of a 17th century Brussels tapestry, a textile tradition that flourished in the Flemish region during the Baroque period. Brussels...

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...

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

A striking set of six Swedish baroque chairs featuring dramatic carved frames and elegant proportions characteristic of mid-18th century Scandinavian design. Repainted in black and n...

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...

Elegant octagonal side table crafted in solid wood, featuring five richly carved barley twist legs united by a cross-shaped stretcher base. The faceted tabletop displays a warm, natu...

This German Baroque display or kitchen cabinet has a beautiful warm honey color with soft gloss and rich patina. The cabinet has wide canted corners a...

Italian Baroque style three-piece upholstery and giltwood seating suite Italian, 20th century Measures: Settee: Height 164cm, width 261cm, depth 84cm Armchairs: Height 151cm, widt...

An exquisite Dutch cushion cabinet with two doors and two drawer. This cupboard takes its name from the pillow-shaped thickenings on the doors. The doo...

This highly decorative console table with an oval mirror was made in early-20th century Italy. The carved wood table and mirror frame were decorated with delicate flowers, acanthus, ...

Large four-drawer Baroque commode featuring its original painted decoration, imitating wood grain and embellished with charming landscape scenes. The painted key escutcheons add furt...

Johannes van Keulen (1654–1715) Nieuwe Paskaart van de Kust van Portugal Amsterdam, late 17th century, circa 1690 Hand-colored copper engraving on paper. Exceptional late 17th-centu...

A rare and exceptional Tuscan, ebonized 4 drawer commode inlaid with gilded bronze and mother of pearl. Decorated with a motif of flowers, birds and dogs at play. Original hand chase...

77315, antique Traditional Indian Area rug with Persian Design and Luxe Baroque style. This hand knotted wool antique traditional Indian area rug with a Classic Persian Design featur...

An antique pair of late 18th century wooden carved chandeliers composed of six arms leaf decorated with original gilt, in good condition. The Italian light fixtures are electrified t...

Pair of Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Porcelain Coupes or Compotes, circa 1935 Pair of Ambrosius Lamm Dresden porcelain pedestal coupes or compotes, made in Saxony, Germany, circa 1934–193...

A fine Italian 19th century oil painting on canvas "La Madonna della Seggiola" after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino 1483-1520). The circular painted canvas depicting a seated Ma...

Highly unusual ebonized side / console table. A tour-de-force of bobbin-turned legs and stretchers supporting a two-board top. The black ebonizing beautifully worn off at the more ex...

Large throne lion king Italian style dark armchair royal 20th century - Private collection Domenico Rugiano

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...

Signed by Mariano Garcia. Early 20th century, antique vanity or entrance console, available entry mirror on a hand carved walnut frame, with a gold leaf surface finish. Venetian Baro...

PAIR OF DISPLAY CABINETS Portuguese, early 20th century, in carved chestnut wood with two glazed doors, interior with shelves. Metal hardware. Minor defects. Dimensions: 228 x 123 x...

Having a rectangular top above a conforming case housing two drawers, the case with gadroon molding on all sides, raised on shaped trestle form legs joined by an elaborately shaped s...

Swedish country baroque table from Hälsingland in Northern Sweden made during the late 1700s. The table is from a village called Roren and the last picture is of the house where it h...

This custom decorative pillow features a rare 17th-century Baroque textile fragment appliquéd onto a rich cinnamon-toned velvet. The antique fragment, likely part of a European embro...

18th century late Baroque mirror featuring a faceted, slightly grey-green blue glass plate mounted on a wooden background. The vertically oriented rectangular form terminates in a sh...

Pair of 18th century Swedish Baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina. ca 1700 - 1750 Sweden.

Masterfully hand-carved in Southern Italy (Naples region) circa 1750–1780, this freestanding wooden sculpture represents a highly expressive and rare bust of Christ. Crafted during t...

A Distinguished Pair of 18th Century Giltwood & Polychrome Altarpiece Lamps A truly grand pair of Continental giltwood and polychrome table lamps, originally conceived as ecclesi...

This enchanting circa 1880 painting portrays a graceful young woman strolling through a lush garden landscape, her light Empire-style gown flowing gently as she carries a small bouqu...

Oil on canvas, early 19th-century painting, Wedding, Italian school. Painting, oil on canvas depicting a wedding, early 19th-century Italian school, with a beautiful period gilded s...

Hand-carved in Spain during the early 18th century (circa 1700–1740), this freestanding Baroque sculpture represents a powerful historical fragment of a cherub. Sculpted from solid p...

Baroque folding screen in excellent condition. Pine frame, painted canvas.

An impressive Italian cabinet on stand, distinguished by its exceptionally elaborate architectural design and rich combination of decorative materials. The upper cabinet is executed ...

Crafted in France circa 1680–1700, this freestanding Baroque wood medallion panel captures the powerful artistic language of the Louis XIV period [1stDibs]. The central oval medallio...

Crafted in France circa 1680–1700, this freestanding Baroque wood medallion panel captures the powerful artistic language of the Louis XIV period. The central oval medallion depicts ...

This elegant frame with projecting corners surrounding a rectangular mirror will be a perfect accent on your entry wall.

Swedish Mid 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and Patina. This classic commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or ...

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...

A grand scaled and highly quality Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood mirror, from the collection of Hugh Hefner. This exquisite floor mirror stands on two beautifully scrolled...