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.
$10,850
18th Century Tuscan Credenza
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Tuscan Credenza This handsome antique Tuscan credenza, cabinet or buffet has two drawers above two cabinet doors below with great original brass hardware and paw feet. O...
Brass
Antique Dutch Housekeepers Cupboard, Pinewood, Baroque Style, 1840
Located in Arundel, GB
A 19th Century, Dutch, Housekeepers cupboard. In a Baroque form, a 2 door cupboard with a gabled pediment, internal shelf and drawers set over a bombe' chest of 3 long drawers. Cons...
Pine
Early 18th Century Antique Carved Oak Marriage or Dowry Chest, Dated 1735
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A period 18th century flat top Danish Baroque dower chest or trunk in carved oak decorated with architectural porticos and dated 1735. Offers ori...
Oak
French Baroque Style Wrought Iron 3-Light Chandelier, 1st half 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
With three strands of original chain hanging from a large wring, the circular frame of twisted iron issuing three serpentine form arms
Wrought Iron
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is a portable desk. The base is typically a Spanish table and dates from 19th Century. The upper part was added in the 20th century in England and dates from the Arts a...
Iron
Gilt Florentine Candle Snuffer Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Gilt Florentine Candle Snuffer Lamp from the 1960's. Designed as an electrified candle snuffer in gold leafed brass. Shade comes off cleaning with switch/plug in. 1960's Ita...
Brass
Plate Lobed Imari Japanese Iron Red Blue Dragon Trellis
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A charming 18th century Imari lobed plate with dragon ornamentation. Beautifully painted with a vase and profusion of flowers surrounded by a double circle border. The outer border with elaborate vignettes with dragon heads, flowers and trellis work. The reverse with four repeats of scroll and ribbon motifs. Painted in tones of iron red and blue. Old stapled repair to a break. Measures: diameter 22cm., 8 1/2" height 3.5cm., 1 1/2" Provenance : Private collection with a dish and a plate of similar quality Imari is the European name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita and exported from the port of Imari, in Western Japan. The dynastic change and the instability of China in the mid-17th century created a gap in the porcelain market, which became increasingly international throughout the century. Arita developed into a prominent centre for porcelain due to its proximity to Izumiyama, an area rich in kaolin. Although the Arita kilns...
Porcelain
Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Angel Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Created from an authentic 17th Century Brussels tapestry fragment, this one-of-a-kind pillow embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of Europe's most celebrated weaving tradition. Th...
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
Baroque Softwood Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A three-drawer commode made of light softwood with a distinct serpentine front. The piece features a triple-curved shape and a matching shaped top. The drawer fronts are divided into...
Brass
Italian baroque chests of drawers in wood and metal, 1730-1740s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian baroque chests of drawers in wood and metal, 1730-1740s Finely worked sideboard in light and dark wood. The sides and the front, where th...
Metal
Weathered Oak Dining Table in French Baroque Style, 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A table whose natural weathered oak gives it real character at first glance. The piece dates to 20th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period craftsmanship. ...
Metal
17th-18th Century Italian Baroque Painted and Gilt Architectural Elements, Pair.
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning 17th-18th century Italian Baroque painted and parcel-gilt carved architectural elements, fragments or panels. These beautiful antique Italian carved pieces will make a state...
Wood
Pair of Antique Baroque Carved and Gilt Solomonic Columns, 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of Antique Baroque Carved and Gilt Solomonic Columns, 18th century This impressive pair of antique Baroque columns combines sculptural carving with rich gilt details. Each colu...
Fruitwood
FERDINANDO POGLIANI (attr.) (Milan 1832 - 1899) Sideboard 19th Century
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Madrid, ES
FERDINANDO POGLIANI (attr.) (Milan 1832 - 1899). Two-section sideboard in ebonized wood with high-relief ivory inlays, featuring doors and a drawer in the lower section and three do...
Ivory, Wood
Swedish baroque cabinet veneered with alder root. First half 18th c
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
A Swedish baroque cabinet in amazing condition. Veneered with alder root, elm root, elm and masur beech. Fittings of gilded brass. Straight shape with broken crown. Profiled door mir...
Bronze
18th Century English Elm Wood and Iron Mounted Armchair
Located in Milford, NH
A solid English elm wood and iron mounted armchair with carved crest, hinged seat with locking storage compartment, detailed carving around the seat and legs, iron rosehead nails, an...
Iron
18th Century Danish Baroque Pine Library Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant Danish Baroque library table in pine, dating from the mid-18th century. The blue-painted base features boldly turned legs and a strong, architectural stretcher constructio...
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Polychromed and Painted Papier-Mâché Figure of Christ
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf, console, or religious collection with this expressive antique devotional sculpture of Our Savior. Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the figure depicts Christ as the Ecce...
Paper
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Austrian Bankers or Merchants Table in Warm Honey Color
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful bankers table or merchants table originates in Austria and dates circa 1780. The table was completely made of fruitwood. It has slightly tapered legs that are joined b...
Fruitwood
" Venus of the Nile " 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
" Venus of the Nile " 19th century Italian Carrara marble sculpture Italy Height: 90 cm good conditions.
Carrara Marble
Framed German Hand Colored Stealing Engraving Portrait of a Noble Lady, 1840s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extraordinary Original stealing engraving of the royal gallery in Munich and Schleissheim, hand-colored. Beautiful hand crafted gilded Frame. Dated at the backside with a label fr...
Glass, Wood
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
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chair Umeå, Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastic mid 18th Century very genuine & rustic Late Baroque Chair from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden. The chair is scraped by hand to its original color. The seat is reuphol...
Pine
Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated 1723. The chest of a rare & unusual size, the top with a lift up lid with hand-forged ...
Iron
Interior of a cathedral in Flanders, attributed to Peter NEEFFS, 17th century.
Located in PARIS, FR
Oil on canvas, re-lined, depicting the interior of a cathedral, probably Antwerp, with a series of scenes taking place there. Some wear and tear and overpainting to be retouched, but...
Canvas
Beautiful Artempo Coffee Table Made from 17th Century Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful Artempo coffee table made from 18th century oak. The top one solid heavy board of 17th century oak. Perfect patina. This is a mto article. After you have placed the order, we will contact you and select the antique wooden boards...
Oak
Wrought Iron Grille, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wrought iron window grille that has two horizontal bars in the middle, inserted between the vertical bars. These present a decoration of small discs...
Wrought Iron
18th Century Three Part German Baroque Secretary Desk in Walnut & Fruitwood
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful form three part German Baroque secretary desk in walnut & fruitwood, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting a case with a locking center door with pull out uppe...
Brass, Iron
Emilio Pucci Fashion Story Oversized Book by Vanessa Friedman Taschen 2010
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
EMILIO. PUCCI Fashion Story by Armando Chitolina Edition and Vanessa Friedman Taschen 2010. Limited Edition of 10,000 Copies. Each unique copy is bound with one of a selection of lim...
Paper
$3,382Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Porcelain Figure of Lady, Attributed Capodimonte, 1900s
By Capodimonte
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Capadimonte charming porcelain figure depicts a baroque styled woman dressed in pink and holding a fan. Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the ty...
Porcelain
$4,080Sale Price|40% Off
18th Century Italian Baroque Polychrome Antique Hall Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
A large 18th century Italian Baroque hall bench, richly carved and with original polychrome and flowing baroque-style volutes. The shaped structure and the nonuniform profile of the...
Wood, Paint
Mid 19th Century Italian Slant Front Desk with Marquetry Banding Hand Crafted
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular Mid 19th Century Italian Desk that has just had a minor restoration. Basically a removal of the old finish and a new lacquer application. Desk w a 4 drawer top is in exce...
Leather, Ebony, Satinwood, Pine, Black Walnut
17th Century Flemish Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Houston, TX
The 17th Century Flemish Aubusson Tapestry portraying a woman traveling or walking with her child is a captivating depiction of everyday life...
Wool, Silk
17th Century Brussels Baroque Figural Tapestry Decorative Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
An exceptional example of antique Flemish textile artistry, this decorative pillow has been created from an authentic Brussels tapestry dating to the 17th Century. The composition ca...
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
Perugia - 18th Century Style Italian 4-Door Painted Distressed Credenza To Order
Located in Encinitas, CA
This distressed Credenza hand made and hand painted by an artist in Umbria, Central Italy was Sold but we can reproduce it with the same beautiful ...
Chestnut
$26,583
Irish Lion Mask Table
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A monumental Irish Baroque carved mahogany country house serving table with marble top and strong Romanic influence. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time a...
Marble
Fine Antique 1780s Italian Burled Walnut Primitive Corner Cabinet Rustic Lock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There are pieces of furniture that politely occupy space, and then there are pieces that seem to remember every room they’ve ever stood in. This Italian corner cupboard—over two cent...
Walnut
$14,920Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Antique French Tapestry Verdure Wool & Silk 7x11ft 213cm x 323cm
Located in New York, NY
This is very fine antique Flemish tapestry made of wool & silk depicting noblemen beneath a large verdure tree. This exquisite piece exhibits impeccable workmanship. A True work ...
Wool, Silk
Italian Beaded and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Beaded And Crystal Chandelier Stunning antique Italian beaded and crystal 12 light chandelier. This lovely Italian Maison Bagues style crystal chandelier has been newly wir...
Crystal
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Throne Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
A richly carved walnut Italian throne chair. This arm chair could make a wonderful statement in any room. Use it for a desk chair, next to a fireplace, an office or in the living roo...
Leather, Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Tapestry with Cherub Design
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Monumental Italian Devotional Painted Tapestry, 18th Century An imposing and rare 18th-century Italian painted tapestry, standing at an impressive 217 cm in height. This large-scal...
Tapestry
A Sculptural SHABBY-CHIC Baroque BRONZE ICE BUCKET by MAURO MANETTI, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic, opulent and very decorative ice bucket, patinated bronze fruit basket, base with woven basket decoration, lid with fruit composition, in superb patinated bronze (dark b...
Bronze
17th Century Carved Applewood Sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A 17th-century carved applewood sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow is a representation often associated with Catholic icons, particularly depicting the Virg...
Wood
Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory 'Earth', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Meissen allegorical group of the 19th century: Ceres, the Roman goddess of the earth (Greek: Demeter), seated beneath a group of tr...
Porcelain
$8,640Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XIV Walnut Buffet, circa 1750
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molded edge over two paneled doors with diamond-shaped motifs, raised on plinth base ending on compressed bun feet.
Walnut
Sculptural 17th century ebonized Italian sideboard
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A sculptural 17th century Italian sideboard with a panelled central door flanked by pilasters and a large compartment with hinged door on the top. Tinted Pine wood, beautiful dark pa...
Softwood
18th Century Italian Oil Painting on Canvas with Giltwood Frame
Located in Lincoln, GB
Italian Oil Painting on Canvas in a Giltwood Florentine Frame 18th Century This finely painted Italian oil on canvas, presented behind glass, dates from the 18th century and is belie...
Giltwood, Paint
17th Century Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
This 17th century Brussels tapestry pillow fragment presents a bold and expressive Baroque composition with sweeping, abstracted organic forms flowing across the surface. Unlike trad...
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
Barley Twist Octagonal Side Table, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
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...
Hardwood, Oak
Antique 18th Century Blue & White Dutch Delft Chinoserie Jar or Vase
By Delft, De Drie Astonne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Dutch Delft vase or jar. The body decorated with cartouches of stylized peony bouquets on a latticework ground. The shoulder decorated with alternating cartouches of ...
Delft
$6,200Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood and Marble Console, circa 1790
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique 18th century French Baroque carved giltwood and marble console, circa 1790 This magnificent and elegant denim lapis...
Mahogany
17th - 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Pine Wall Relief - Antique Décor Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Portuguese wall relief or sopra porte made of Pinewood, in good condition. The Baroque wall panel was hand carved and is richly ornate wi...
Pine, Giltwood
19th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Doors Cabinet with Marble
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth base. ...
Marble
Early 1620s English Needlepoint Pillow With Birds and Fruit Trees
Located in Los Angeles, US
This early 17th century English needlepoint pillow is worked in wool and silk and presents an intricate orchard scene characteristic of Engl...
Wool, Silk
Starburst Sunburst Mirror in Giltwood, Spanish Baroque, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous gold leaf giltwood sunburst mirror, Spain,1940-1950. This sunburst wall mirror manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern featuring a richly carved frame in sunburst shape. Bar...
Gold Leaf
Spanish Sculpture of Saint Jerome, Late 17th Century
Located in CH
A Late 17th-Century Spanish Wood Sculpture of a Penitent Saint Jerome Possibly Seville, circa 1680 A powerful and expressive carved wood sculptu...
Wood
18th Century European Baroque Period Dragon Architectural Elements, Set of Six
Located in Forney, TX
An antique Baroque period European Medieval style six piece collection of rare and most unusual hand carved giltwood architectural elements with beautiful rich patina. circa 1700s ...
Giltwood, Paint
17th - 18th Century Portuguese Pair of Antique Baroque Pine Wall Reliefs, Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Portuguese Baroque hand carved architectural wall reliefs, enhanced by richly ornate detailed scrolls, in good condition. Original painted patina with partial gilt...
Pine
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
AMAZING PAIR MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy.
Located in Madrid, ES
AMAZING and Unique PAIR OF MARBLE FIGURE OF THE MINOTAUR, 17th Century Baroque Style, Italy. Beige/grey marble. Minotaur on a rectangular "Rosso di Verona" base. H (without base) 81...
Marble, Carrara Marble