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.
19th Century German Faience Beer Stein With Handle and Lid
Located in Bradenton, FL
Charming cylindrical German lidded faience beer stein with handle. Stein is white glazed faience pottery, with a colorful scene of a running horse in a beautiful pasture. The lid is ...
Ceramic, Pottery
17th Century Aubusson Tapestry Remnant
Located in Houston, TX
A fragment of a 17th-century Aubusson tapestry depicts a man on his knee looking upward, visited by a radiant angel. Rich colors and intricate details capture the moment of divine en...
Wool, Silk
Vintage French Dore Bronze Mounted Glass Dish And Cover Cherub
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming cherub, mounted on a glass dish, bronze dore base. Perfect for storing small objects, etc...
Bronze
Patinated Baroque Frame, France, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elaborately shaped Baroque frame with blue patinated surface and gilt edges. Sight size: 48 × 29.7 in (approx.). Suitable for a painting or mirror.
Wood, Giltwood
$975Sale Price|60% Off
18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Corbel or Architectural Element
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian painted and parcel gilt corbel or architectural element. Stunning 18th century corbel or architectural element with original gilding a...
Wood
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire profile by finely embossed and chiselled volutes, leaves and shells. Above the tray are two ink holders and two pen holders with spiral workmanship and highly embossed vegetable decorations. A bell in the center of the object rests on a FASTIGIO pierced with flowering vines. By Fiorentini, Argenterie di Milano - Italy for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA Italian silverware...
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Coffer, Baroque Style Storage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, solid oak coffer from the 1800s or earlier, this heavy storage trunk has a paneled exterior counterbalanced with stylized foliate motifs across the frieze and apron which a...
Iron
Baroque Slant-Front Secretary Desk, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque slant-front secretary desk crafted from oak and cherry, featuring a three-drawer lower chest with a serpentine front and shaped apron feet. Above is a fall-front writing sect...
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Style Pressed Metal Candlesticks
Located in Milford, NH
A nice pair of 18th century Italian Baroque style pressed metal candlesticks with metal over wood tripod bases, converted to lamps at some point, but now with wiring and lamp fitting...
Metal
Swedish baroque cabinet veneered with alder root. First half 18th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
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
$2,649Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Sculpture of the Virgin Mary, Immaculate Conception, Olot School, Ca
By Spainhour Furniture Company
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Sculpture of the Virgin Mary Immaculate Conception, Olot School, 20th century – Girona, Catalonia Material: Wood pulp School: Olot School Period: Early 20th century Count...
Fabric, Plaster, Wood
French Solid Cast Iron French Scrolling "Butterfly" Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Antique cast iron French pastry style black scrolling "Butterfly" coffee table with marble top. Item features impressive cast iron construction, four "butterfly wing" legs, fancy scr...
Marble, Iron
Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Mezuzah with a Scroll in Original Box ca 1890
Located in Doha, QA
This is an outstanding and extremely rare hand crafted, solid sterling silver Mezuzah in the original leather and dark purple velvet box. It was made in Vienna, Austria between 1890 ...
Sterling Silver
18th Century Swedish Baroque Mirror
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century Swedish late Baroque mirror in burl veneer and blackened wood on a pine frame with brass ornamentation. Ca 1750 Sweden.
Wood, Burl
Spectacular Pair of Marble Mullioned Windows or Table Bases - H 76 cm, Venice
Located in Madrid, ES
Spectacular Pair of Marble Mullioned Windows or Table Bases - H 76 cm, Venice Magnificent pair of double-sided mullioned windows in Asiago Biancone marble, in perfect Neo-Gothic sty...
Marble
Flemish Baroque Walnut Side Chair
Located in Essex, MA
A wonderful whimsical chair with nicely carved details and needlepoint drop in seat. Cabriole legs and shaped H form stretchers.
Walnut
Italian Late Baroque Ebonized Oak 1-Door Footed Cabinet, early 18th cen. & later
Located in Atlanta, GA
partially composed of antique elements, the wood is a thick ebonized oak, having vertical planks at the front with large iron strap hinges, the door opening to reveal a shelved inter...
Oak
Venetian Style Carved, Gilt and Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very special set of 6 Italian Baroque or Swedish Rococo style dining side chairs featuring tall shapely backs, stretcher base, Queen Anne style legs, solid wood construction. Hand pa...
Hardwood
18th C Style Italian Old Chestnut 3 Drawer Cassettone Dresser to order or custom
Located in Encinitas, CA
“Vernazza” 3-drawer dresser - The Italian Art & Handcraft of fine custom antique reproduction. Available in custom size and configuration - handmade to order in Italy. Shown in c...
Brass
Large Spanish polychrome wood sculpture of Saint Jude Thaddeus, 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Spanish polychrome wood sculpture of Saint Jude Thaddeus, 18th century, 100 cm This antique image of Saint Jude Thaddeus, carved and polychromed in wood, comes from a Spanish w...
Silver
$3,600Sale Price|58% Off
Gianni Versace Atelier Rug Wool & Silk Hand Knotted RARE Size 5' 5" x 3' 2" ft
Located in Long Island, NY
Gianni Versace Atelier Rug .All Hand Knotted in Wool and Silk . Rare piece .
Wool, Silk
IMPOSING ENGLISH ARMCHAIR early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPOSING ENGLISH ARMCHAIR early 20th Century Made of teak wood, early 20th century, profusely carved and openwork, decorated with vegetal motifs, with arms representing lion heads a...
Wood
Pair of Early 18th Century French or English Faceted Brass Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of 18th century brass candlesticks. Each with an octagonal base supporting faceted stems and candle cups. (Each candl...
Brass
$9,500 / set
Pair Large Italian Gilt-Carved Brackets
Located in New York, NY
Pair large Italian gilt-carved brackets. Pair of gilt-carved brackets with rich silvered-gold patina and faux marble tops, Italy, circa 1770s Dimens...
Wood
Baroque, Small Footstool, Leather, Turned Walnut, 19th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Baroque, Small Footstool, Leather, Turned Walnut, 19th c. A small baroque style footstool or ottoman having a turned walnut H stretcher and it's original distressed leather top with...
Leather, Walnut
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Secretary Desk, Walnut Veneer, Swiss Craftsmanship, Circa 1750
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque Secretary Desk, Switzerland, Circa 1750 A refined mid-18th century Swiss Baroque secretary desk with an elegant bombe front and beautifully figured walnut veneer. The slanted...
Walnut
Pair of Limited Edition Porcelain Swan Tureens in Meissen Style
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Limited Edition porcelain swan form tureens. Two of 500 edition made by Chelsea House to Commemorate the 18th century Meissen swan tureen at Winter...
Porcelain
Johann Banér, Swedish General of the Thirty Years’ War – Engraving, 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
TITLE: Johann Banér, Swedish General of the Thirty Years’ War – Engraving, 1640 DESCRIPTION: Original 17th-century German historical book leaf dated 1640, featuring an engraved port...
Paper
18th Century, Painting with Still Life by Maximilian Pfeiler
Located in IT
Maximilian Pfeiler (active Rome, circa 1694-circa 1721 Budapest) Still life with peaches, grapes, figs and pomegranate Oil on canvas, Measures: cm H 63,5 x W 47. With frame cm H 97,5...
Canvas, Wood
Impressionist Still Life Painting, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1860
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th Century French School still life in the style of Fantin-Latour. A well-executed Impressionist style oil on canvas depicting detailed objects of an opulent household: a ceramic basket weave bowl of apples, a lady's fan propping open a small book, next to a gold lournette on a pink beaded chain. In the background is a tall pewter candlestick...
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
1900's French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Rock Crystal hangings
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's French gilt bronze chandelier with rock crystal hangings (12 arms and 6 interior lights.).
Rock Crystal, Bronze
18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Baby Jesus
Located in Ballard, CA
18th century exceptional Italian carved wood and polychromed figure depicting baby Jesus holding the world in his hand, he has halo made from sterling silver and the globe is also sterling silver.This piece would have originally been dressed in an elaborate gown and would have been changed into different attire depending on the holy season. Extremely detailed and the carving is exceptional. this piece came from a very reputable merchant in Verona, I did inherit it from my mother in Law...
Silver
$4,139 / set
Pair of Roman Sculptures Early 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Roman manufacture of the 18th century. Pair of sculptures in burnished and gilded metal. Measures: Height 40 cm. Marble base. Good conditions.
Marble, Metal
Italian Putto Carved In Gilded Wood, Italy, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful sculpture representing a chubby putto in gilded wood, with wings, a branch ending above his head. Italian work from the 18th century Iron hook on the back, some missin...
Wood
Vintage Bleached and Washed Baroque Style Console Tables with Quartz Tops, Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Striking pair of Baroque-style console tables. Each 54-inch piece features a hand-carved frame showcasing classic acanthus leaves and central shell motifs. The traditional aesthetic ...
Carrara Marble
Spun Brass Eight Arm Two-Tone Reflector Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
A brass chandelier having a boldly turned spun brass body with eight scrolled brass spurred arms featuring attractive two-tone coloring to the arms and punched decoration to the spurs and wide diameter spun brass bobeches, below a layer of eight dramatic rose-head candle reflectors...
Brass
18th C. Continental Baroque Carved Oak Table with Storage and Iron Hardware
Located in Morristown, NJ
18th c., possibly Spanish, solid oak table, wrought iron hardware, the rectangular three board plank top over two hinged panel doors opening to storage, raised on octagonal legs join...
Wrought Iron
Tuscan Walnut Credenza, circa 1700
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molded edge over a pair of paneled doors raised on molded base with bracket feet.
Walnut
Rare large Antique Baroque or Rococo style hand carved oak mirror, France ca. 18
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1800 / mirror / oak / Antique / Baroque / Rococo / Mid-century Large monumental sculpted oak wall mirror, hand crafted around 1800 in France. This antique baroque style mi...
Mirror, Oak
20th Century Spanish Carved Pine Tuscan Six Drawers Chiiffonier with Locks
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid pine, called "mobila", the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing six drawers with solid pine, raised on a plinth b...
Iron
Drop-leafe Table Baroque Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A drop-leaf table made during the Baroque period 1650-1750. Made from fir. Later painted in Laserow Black with a decor of flowers in gold.
Wood
Italian Late 19th Century Baroque St. Carved Stone, Wood And Mosaic Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A palatial and uniquely scaled Italian late 19th century Baroque st. carved stone, patinated wood and mosaic center table. This spectacular table is raised by three elegant 'C' scrol...
Stone, Marble
$4,800
Ebonized Flemish Mirror
Located in Chireno, TX
Ebonized Flemish mirror dated to early-to-mid-18th century. Hand-carved ebonized frame surrounding old mirror glass (not original glass).
Mirror, Wood
The Treasures of Rembrandt Book by Michiel Roscam Abbing Art Gallery Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Treasures of Rembrandt Book by Michiel Roscam Abbing Art Gallery Book in slip case. Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of one of the wo...
Paper
19th Century French Repousse Hexagonal Brass Relief Wall Mirror with Crest
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French repousse hexagonal brass relief wall mirror with crest An elegant Napoleon III period mirror made with central beveled glass and eight rectangular glasses joined between them by decorative brass repousse floral patterns. This ornamented mirror...
Brass
$17,500
Table Baroque Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Table made during the baroque period in Sweden. Made from oak. Later painted in brown with a waxed surface. Legs in baluster shape. One drawer in the front.
Oak
18th Century, Spanish Conquistador Carved Wood Figure
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Spanish Conquistador carved wood figure. 18th century Carved and painted wood Spanish Conquistador figure or sculpture. This beautif...
Wood
$1,181Sale Price|77% Off
18th Italian Painted Wardrobe in Solid Alder with Two Doors
Located in Buggiano, IT
18th Italian wardrobe in solid alder with two doors, internal color in original patina. The exterior is hand painted with period decorations. This is...
Walnut
$29,850Sale Price / set|37% Off
Palatial Pair of English Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Marble Resting Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial pair of English Baroque style 19th century carved marble resting sitting lions, the very realistic carved pair with fine attention to detail, each resting it...
Marble
Relieve Virgen Maria. Carved and Gilded Frame in the Baroque Style
Located in Mexico City, MX
Polychromed and Gilded Plaster Carved and Gilded Frame in the Baroque Style Hispanic World 18th-19th Century This beautiful bust figure of the Virgin Mary is carved in relief on liv...
Plaster
Antique 17th Century Isfahan Metallic Embroidery Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Crafted from an authentic 17th Century Persian Isfahan metallic embroidered textile, this exceptional decorative pillow showcases the extraordinary artistry of Safavid embroidery. Ri...
Metallic Thread
Pair of oval Giltwood Wall Mirrors, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of gilt wood and stucco mirrors featuring oval frames and elaborate crestings. The crest elements are richly decorated with garlands, floral motifs, and rocaille ornamentation. ...
Glass, Wood
18th Century Italian Gesso Wall Mounted Consoles - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Venetian wall consoles. Pair.
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood King Sized Upholstered Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood king sized upholstered head. The headboard is framed within an elegant wrap around mottled bo...
Giltwood
$8,500Sale Price / item|26% Off
17th C Style Solid Italian Walnut Refectory Writing Dentil Edge Table options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Old Walnut LIRA Scrivania writing table handcrafted in aged solid Italian walnut with a carved dentil edge under the top surface, lyre-shaped bases, and hand forged iron cross stretc...
Iron
Murano Service 36 Glasses and Pitcher in Blown Glass And Applied Decorations
By Aldo Bon 1
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Valuable and particular blown Murano glass service; it is composed of 12 water glasses, 12 wine goblets, 12 flute goblets, and a jug with handle;...
Murano Glass
Exclusive Pair of Lumachella Marble Balustrades 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Exclusive pair of Lumachella marble balustrades. Two prestigious and high-quality pieces, perfect as table bases, room dividers, or decorative accents. Note the anatomical precisio...
Marble
18th Century Italian Cabinetmakers Baroque Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This refined piece showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring walnut root wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant appearance. The che...
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of Lovers or Man with Bare Breasted Woman
By Delft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. With a chamber scene depicting a man and a woman with bare breasts together in a bedroom. Perhaps spouses or lovers. Simply a wonderful antique Dutch Delft tile...
Ceramic, Pottery
Meissen B-Shape Coffee Set For 6 Persons With Purple, Gold & Flowers, 20th Cent.
By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen service, consisting of 22 pieces: 1 coffee pot with lid, 1 milk jug, 1 sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates and 1 serving platter. Shape: B-form Decor: bulbo...
Porcelain