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.
Vintage French Baroque Style Gold Giltwood Upholstered Bergere Club Chair - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Baroque/Louis XV Style Carved Gold Giltwood Upholstered Bergere Club Chairs - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H x ...
Fabric, Wood
$4,027Sale Price|20% Off
17th Century Rosewood and Ebony Coat Rack Attributed to Herman Doomer Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Baroque period wall coat rack. Design attributed to Herman Doomer Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 17th century. S...
Ebony, Oak, Rosewood
19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1880, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
Walnut
Jacques Jarrige Sculptural Ribbon Chandelier in Patinated Metal, France, 2000s
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary sculptural chandelier by French designer and artist Jacques Jarrige, France, early 2000s. This unique light fixture is composed of sinuously twisted metal ribbons, h...
Metal
$29,850Sale Price|37% Off
Large Flemish 17th-18th Century Baroque Pictorial Tapestry "the Royal Garden"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large Flemish 17th-18th century baroque pictorial tapestry "The Royal Garden". The large tapestry depicting an allegorical park-scene of R...
Wool, Silk
18th Century German Stripped Oak Baroque Display Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German provincial Baroque display cabinet or buffet. West German, 2nd half of the 18th century. Solidly made of oak and partially carved. Th...
Glass, Oak
18th Century French Baroque Cabinet Or Deux Corps
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century French Baroque Cabinet Or Deux Corps This handsome antique French Baroque cabinet has plenty of storage. with two door above three...
Walnut
19th Century Italian Genovese Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Genovese Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier. Stunning antique Italian Genovese or Genoese gilt wood and crystal six arm chandelier. This lovely crystal chandelier h...
Crystal
Four French Chairs, Period Louis XVI, Stamped J.B. Lelarge, Paris, circa 1775
Located in Doha, QA
An absolutely fantastic set of four original Louis XVI French armchairs made by Jean Baptiste Lelarge. All four chairs have Lelarge stamp on them . He was one of the most famous furn...
Tapestry, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
17th Century Console Table with Two Carved Drawers, Portugal
Located in Round Top, TX
17th Century Console Table with Two Carved Drawers, Portugal 17th-century chestnut console table with deep, dark patina developed over more than 300 years of use. The table features ...
Wood, Chestnut
French Baroque 17th Century Iron Bound Leather Chest or Coffer
Located in Troy, NY
French Baroque 17th Century Iron Bound Leather Chest or Coffer. Decorative rare Coffer / Blanket Chest. Covered with the Original Leather and beautiful, Decorative Wrought Iron Work....
Wrought Iron
Small 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Head with Glass Eyes
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning handcarved wooden head fragment with beautiful expression and glass eyes, Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsmanship. Weathered Measurement her...
Glass, Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Stool with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Italian Baroque walnut stool with cabriole legs joined by an X-form stretcher ending in hoof feet. With blue and green Fortuny upholstery...
Walnut, Textile
A PAIR OF RUSSIAN BRONZE CUT CRYSTAL VASES. 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A PAIR OF RUSSIAN BRONZE CUT CRYSTAL VASES. 19TH C A PAIR OF 19th C. RUSSIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED (Bronze) CUT CRYSTAL VASES. H 33 cm
Crystal, Bronze
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
$1,895 / set
Baroque Chest, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chest from the early 18th century, crafted from oak. The front is richly carved with decorative motifs and structured with architectural niche elements. The handles and the l...
Iron
Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Covered Cup or Sugar Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
This fine and elegant covered cup in Baroque style, is a piece hand made by the well known Italian factory Richard Ginori in Doccia. The set is composed by two pieces: the cup and th...
Porcelain
English early 18th century William & Mary Wingback Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Beautifully and comfortably proportioned William & Mary wingback chair with an exiting shape.
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Side Table with Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish side table from the early 20th century with neat Solomonic turned legs and iron frame. The top has carved edges and beautiful grain and patina.
Walnut
Monumental Verdigris Bronze Full Length Pier Mirrors--PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very special and rare collection of 4 antique French bronze tall full length floor pier mirrors with beautiful green verdigris. The detailed geometric low relief fretwork decorated mirrors were once antique doors that have been lovingly restored, reworked and made into mirror panels. The 4 pier wall or floor mirrors can stand alone or use in a situation where 2, 3 or 4 work together to create a special and unique setting in an important room or setting. Each mirror has some minor loses where hinges or door pulls once were. Detail photos show where these losses are and will also show that it does not take away from the mirrors but only add to its character and importance. Bold and eye-catching, the mirror wall decoration makes a unique and bold statement. Architectural elements, doors and gates, panelling, floor mirrors, full-length mirror, pier mirror, trumeau mirror, wall mirror, wall mounted sculpture Baroque, Rococò, Hollywood Regency, regency style mirror, wall panel
Bronze
Rare Tapestry Rug Wall Hanging Carpet, Rugs French Aubusson, Garden Sence
Located in Wembley, GB
A fabulous 19th-century handwoven tapestry in excellent condition. The scene of celebration among nature. A similar technique is used for making the tapestry, as in Aubusson and Needlepoint in the flat weave role. These decorative area rugs are sporadic luxury rugs for sale in any rug store. They can exist as designer rugs or interior design elements in antique rug galleries or be recommended as a design object by interior designers for home decor. Rare Tapestry Rug Wall Hanging Carpet...
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$3,400 / set
1920 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces Waves Design
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with waves design, two lights
Bronze
Sterling Silver Big Oval Jewel Box Baroque Style, with Miniature Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Jewel box Baroque style, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated. Jewel Box has fine hand engravings around fired enameled spaces with lapis lazuli type painting. Jewel Box Baroqu...
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Magnificent 18th Century Venetian Madonna
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Great oil on canvas depicting Madonna and Child. Carved, gilded and polychrome wooden frame with floral arrangements. Venetian, 18th Century. Dimensions in centimeters: CANVAS 69cm H x 51cm / FRAME 107cm H x 80cm. In art, a Madonna is a representation of Mary, either alone or with her child Jesus. These images are central icons for both the Catholic and Orthodox churches. The word is from Italian ma donna 'my lady' (archaic). The Madonna and Child type is very prevalent in Christian iconography, divided into many traditional subtypes especially in Eastern Orthodox iconography, often known after the location of a notable icon of the type, such as the Theotokos of Vladimir...
Canvas
$1,396Sale Price|30% Off
German Baroque Style Circasian Walnut and Walnut Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A German Baroque Style Circasian Walnut and Walnut Work Table featuring a single compartmented drawer with a key-handle. Measures 29.75" in width, 21.75" in depth and 27" in height.
Walnut
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
Spanish Baroque Giltwood Mirror, 22-Karat, Carved Acanthus Leaf, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish carved 22-karat giltwood round shaped mirror with carved acanthus leaf pattern throughout the mirror.
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique 16thC Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Refectory Console Table Desk 1580
Located in Portland, OR
An outstanding rare antique 17th century two drawer carved walnut refectory, console or serving table, Barcelona, Spain, circa 1580. A remarkable almost 450 year old Spanish table, t...
Walnut
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
20th Century Italian Silver Table. Top is in brown Slab Fossil American Sequoia
Located in VALENZA, IT
The table base is in solid silver 925°°/°°° gr. 6.000 in Italian Baroque style bearing the typical embossed and chiseled shells, with three layers of leaves and ovules. The central s...
Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Ecclesiastical Chalice, Baroque Style
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Ecclesiastical chalice in sterling silver in Baroque style. The shape is unusual, characterized by the oval cast base with volutes typical of the Baroque style. The stem is also worked in fusion, while the golden cup...
Sterling Silver
MID-17TH-CENTURY GILDED WOODEN SCULPTURE OF A YOUNG MAN
Located in Firenze, FI
A refined and unique sculpture, crafted from carved wood and gilded with pure gold leaf. It depicts a young man running while holding a blown Murano glass cornucopia, which branches ...
Carrara Marble
Vintage Gold Mirror Baroque Style Classic Crested Mirror 61cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage gold-colored classic Baroque mirror, crested resin mirror, decorated with acanthus leaves at the top and bottom. Made in Belgium around the mid-20th century, unmarked. This ...
Mirror, Resin
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Traditional Indian Area Rug with Persian Design and Luxe Baroque Style
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
Wool
Vargueno, Bargueno, Escritorio, Taquillon, Spanish, Baroque, Walnut, Velvet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Spanish writing desks of this period are the most distinctive pieces of Spanish furniture conceived as visual displays of incredible virtuosity. The characteristic decoration of the ...
Walnut
Antique Baroque Hall Chairs, Carved Oak, Italian Design, Circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of carved oak Baroque Italian hall chairs.
Oak
$660Sale Price|62% Off
Small Italian 18th Century Baroque Silvered Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century Italian Venetian-style wall mirror with original silvered patina.
Gesso, Giltwood, Wood
Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Sconces in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French gilt bronze sconces in the Baroque style French, late 19th century Measures: Height 61cm, width 39cm, depth...
Ormolu
$9,375Sale Price|25% Off
Palatial Italian Carved Figural Giltwood & Polychromed Baroque Style Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Palatial Italian carved figural giltwood & polychromed Baroque style mirror, with four carved putti heads with inset glass eyes, amongst giltwood foli...
Wood, Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Religious Dutch Delft Tile with Jesus Bearing His Cross
By Delft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. With a scene depicting Jesus Christ carrying a large cross under one of his arms. Simply a wonderful antique Delft pottery...
Ceramic, Pottery, Delft
19th Century French Terracotta Bust
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French 19th patinated terracotta bust of a classical lady, mounted on a Rouge marble sockel.
Terracotta
$4,830Sale Price|30% Off
Early 18th Century Northern Italian 3-Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible early 18th century Northern Italian 3-drawer walnut commode with ebony and parquetry inlay and bun feet. Wonderful color and patina.
Ebony, Walnut
$18,480Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional 18th Century Baroque Oak Cabinet from Germany, called ‘Nasenschrank’
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This impressive cabinet was crafted in southern Germany around 1720 and represents one of the most distinctive and sculptural Baroque furniture types of its time – the so-called “Nas...
Oak
Antique 19th C. French Hand-Carved Limestone Cherub or Putti Garden Statue
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique French 19th century or possibly earlier, large hand-carved limestone cherub or putti garden statue or sculpture from a very prominent and historic St. Louis estate on the grounds of St. Louis Country Club...
Limestone
18th Century Italian Baroque Painted Chinoiserie Tilt Top Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime 18th century Italian Baroque tilt-top center table featuring a Venetian painted finish decorated with chinoiserie motifs. The table has a scalloped oval top with bold floral ...
Iron
Pair of Fortuny Fabric Cushions in the Glicine Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fortuny Fabric cushions with bias edging. The pattern is a 17th century Italian design with wisteria motif. Newly made using vintage Fortuny fabric, circa 1940. 50 down/50 ...
Fabric, Feathers
$426Sale Price|20% Off
Capodimonte Clam Shell Bowl, Ivory Porcelain, Baroque Style, 1960s
By Capodimonte
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A bowl by Capodimonte in ivory white porcelain divided in three sections with gold edges. Marked with sticker Visconti and the crowned N. Perfect for different snacks or jewelry. No...
Porcelain
Small Dutch Baroque 17th Century Oak Draw-Leaf Center Table
Located in Troy, NY
The small Dutch Baroque draw-leaf or center table with a two-board framed top having conforming extension leaves on each end, above a plain frieze, supported by massive plaint turned...
Oak
17th Century Dutch Delft Snuff Box, Hand-Painted, Circa 1680
By Delft
Located in Basildon, GB
17th Century Dutch Delft Snuff / Patch Box, decorated scrolls flowers and a possible scene of the Nativity. Base is white with crown and makers mark.
Delft
Italy 18th Century Baroque Walnut Organic Shape Table Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
This walnut rectangular Tuscany table, has been hand made in Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) in 1760 circa. Its elegant shape, with the black border, makes this ...
Walnut
$3,800
Italian Baroque Cupboard
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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...
Walnut
17th Century Italian Baroque Period Walnut Demilune Table with Carved Lyre Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Baroque period walnut console table from the 17th century with carved lyre-shaped base. This Italian Baroque period walnut console table, dating back to the 17th century, ...
Walnut
$3,307Sale Price|26% Off
Ongaro e Fuga Murano Glass Mirror, Acid-Etched Geometric Design
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and Exceptional large mirror by the prestigious Italian firm Ongaro e Fuga. The structure is composed of a superposition of geometric shapes: first a rectangle with chamfered...
Blown Glass
18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved early 18th Century Indo-Portuguese Rosewood bed.
Rosewood
Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain
By Giuseppe Armani, Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco mid Century Italian porcelain 2 roosters on a tree trunk Material: Porcelain, Ceramic, Tin glazed Design: In the manner of Cacciapuoti Origin: Italy, first half 20th century...
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent oval shaped gold mirror, which has a mirror in perfect condition for use. Its beautifully carved gilt wood frame with beads and gadro...
Giltwood
$2,850 / set
Pair of Italian Painted Urn Form Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian painted urn form lamps. Stunning pair of Italian painted or polychrome urn form lamps on faux marble bases that date to the 1920s. This lovely pair of Italian Baroque style lamps...
Wood
Baroque Style Mirror in Porcelain with Musical Putti 20th Century by PMP GDR
Located in Bastogne, BE
In stock vintage porcelain mirror, Germany. Magnificent wall mirror of the famous German manufactory PMP Porzellan is made of snow-white glazed porcelain, the figured frame is decor...
Gold Plate
$3,950 / set
Two Pairs of 20th Century French Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French armchairs exemplifies timeless design and craftsmanship. Constructed from solid walnut, the chairs feature beautifully styled carved frames w...
Walnut
$4,576Sale Price|23% Off
Tessellated Stone Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
The table uses fossilized stone in its raw form and as an inlay. Combining the textures makes this piece unique. This is a one of kind piece, not from production.
Limestone