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.
Northern European Baroque Giltwood Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine giltwood console table, the deep frieze carved with intricate fine scale ornament, the cartouche shaped apron centered with a rondel, surrounded by a diaper pattern, swags of ...
Marble
$2,411Sale Price|20% Off
Arts and Craft Mid-18th Century Engraved Sterling Silver Box
Located in Brescia, IT
This fine sterling silver box is a piece of high craftmenship. All the surfaces are finely engraved with rich Baroque decor. It is a little jewel of handmade work. It was a jewel bo...
Sterling Silver
MAGNIFICENT ELEGANT VENETIAN TRUMEAU 19/20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
MAGNIFICENT ELEGANT ITALIAN VENETIAN TRUMEAU 19/20th Century in walnut briar, enriched with 19th Century Venetian craftsmanship gilded wood carvings in pure gold h 280 x 165 x 75 cm...
Wood
Dark Gray Baroque Secretary, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque secretary cabinet featuring a two-door glazed display hutch above and a lower section with a slant-front writing desk and three drawers. The dark gray paint finish is newly a...
Glass, Wood, Softwood
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible
Located in Madrid, ES
(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...
Ceramic
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Brass Candlesticks, Baroque Style, France
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful pair of mid-18th century, Louis XV brass candlesticks. At one point the candlesticks were silvered; only the undersides ...
Silver, Brass
Baroque Wall Mirror, Italian, Gilded Wood, Mid 19th Century, 1850
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Miroir italien de style Baroque en bois stuqué et doré d'époque milieu 19ème siècle. Le fronton est architecturé à gradins et les montants latéraux sont sculptés de rinceaux et de mo...
Gold Leaf
Italian 19th Century Baroque Giltwood and Marble Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational Italian 19th century Baroque giltwood and marble coffee table. The table is raised by impressive and most decorative scr...
Marble
19th Century Italian Rococo Sedan Chair with Green & Gold Upholstery
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Italian Sedan Chair This is a mid 19th Century piece, it is the Rococo style, in Green and Gold and upholstered inside in a heavy gold brocade, complete with cushion ...
Pine
A Long 17th Century Carved Oak Baluster Leg Table from Flanders
Located in Dallas, TX
At over nine feet long, this sumptuous oak baluster leg table was hand-carved with an H-stretcher in Flanders, circa 1680. Long tables such as these...
Oak
$14,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Important Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Green Marble Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Pair of Antique green marble and gilt-bronze mounted vases in Louis XVI Style . Date: circa 1880 Dimension: 22 in x 11 in.
Ormolu
18th Century Spanish Baroque Writing Table/Console
Located in Round Top, TX
18th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Writing Table / Console An exceptional and authentic 18th-century Spanish Baroque writing table, masterfully hand-carved in solid oak and ret...
Wood
Early Antique French Carved Oval Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual early French carved wood mirror.
Wood
Armchair Swedish Early Baroque Period Gilt Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Early Baroque period gilt leather Sweden. An armchair in a generous size made during the Carolean Baroque Era 1650-1720 period in Swede...
Wood
Swedish Baroque Cabinet, Wood, Repainted White, 18th Century, 1740
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish cabinet of good size and proportions, circa 1740. This piece has been repainted in a soft white, making it suitable for blending into a range of interiors. It is narrow in-d...
Wood
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of authenticity and export issued by ...
Porcelain
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Baroque Cabinet with Secretaire, Germany, 1760
Located in Belmont, MA
18th century Baroque cabinet with secretaire, Germany, 1760, walnut veneer. Beautiful piece in excellent condition, professionally rest...
Walnut
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Circa 1710-20 French Baroque Cast Brass Chamber Candlesticks
Located in Skien, NO
**Pair of Early 18th Century French Cast Brass Chamber Candlesticks, Circa 1710-1720** A superb matched pair of Louis XV chamber candlesticks, masterfully cast in brass with exqui...
Brass, Bronze
17th Century English Child's Chair in Leather with Brass Studwork
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare low 17th century leather upholstered oak child's chair with brass studwork on turned legs joined by stretcher base, excellent color.
Brass
$1,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
18th Century Style Italian BELLA Carved Solid Walnut Side Chair Leather to order
Located in Encinitas, CA
BELLA side chair - our exclusive 18th Century style antique reproduction side chair - handcrafted of solid Italian walnut with beautifully carved front legs and premium antique style...
Leather, Walnut
$1,580
Cherub Bird Bath
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Charub Bird bath. its in 100% Original condition. its 2 piece.
Concrete
Monumental Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Monumental gilt and patinated bronze candelabra by Beurdeley French, late 19th century Measures: Height 273cm, width 90cm, depth...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Baroque style Coffepot
Located in VALENZA, IT
The body of the coffee pot is embossed and engraved with scroll motifs, typical of the Baroque style, and allegorical masks. A fine hammering (knurling) was applied between the desig...
Sterling Silver
18th Century, Venetian Baroque Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in IT
18th Century, Venetian Baroque Carved Giltwood mirror This mirror was made in Venice, Italy, in the second half of the 18th century. The frame, in carved and gilded wood, has the characteristics of the Venetian baroque. The internal wooden band, with 90-degree angles in the lower portion and with a cambered and curvilinear profile in the upper part, is carved in vegetable-shaped bas-reliefs. At the top a rich cymatium encloses another mirror. Rich perforated volutes, rocaille and phytomorphic elements, create movement to the whole and streamline the mirror making it graceful. To crown, there is a floral element. Also, below the frame includes a small mirror, while on the sides continue the friezes carved with flowers, leaves and scrolls rocaille. This small mirror, very refined and of great decorative effect, can be easily placed in different environments, placed over consoles or antique drawers...
Mirror, Giltwood
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
Early 18th century roman carved marble bust of the Young Emperor Nero
Located in York, GB
Bust of the young emperor Nero (37 – 68 A.D.) Rome, first half of the 18th century Carved from white carrara, sicilian jasper and bigio morato marble 50 cm high 33 cm wide Provena...
Carrara Marble
An Italian Baroque-Style Silvered Wood Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An early-19th Century Italian Baroque-style carved and silvered wood candlestick mounted as a floor lamp with a new two-socket adjustable cluster. Contemporary-design black string sh...
Wood
$10,319 / item
Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany
Located in Kleinfischlingen, DE
Late 18th Century Walnut Armoire from Central Germany Provenance: Collection of Dr. Emil von Haber, Royal Physician to King Wilhelm of Prussia This exquisite two-door armoire, craft...
Walnut
18th Century Painted Six Panelled Screen Depicting an European Landscape
Located in London, GB
A six panelled screen of the late Baroque period Oil on canvas, depicting a panoramic view of a Capriccio north European landscape, perhaps Schlesweig-Holstein, with distant views of the sea, the ruined castles, peasants, and a lady of quality mounted, within a running arched canopy...
Canvas, Paint
18th Century Studded Safe, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Hand-Made French Studded Safe. France, circa 1740. Heavy in weight and pre-French Revolution private safe from Marseilles, France.
Iron
Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Walnut Leather Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine pair of walnut Baroque Italian armchairs dating to the middle part of the 17th century retaining parts of extremely old leather seating. Italian circa 1650-70. T...
Leather, Walnut
Antique Italian Center / Desk Table, Walnut & Marble, Naples, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This exclusive antique center / desk table, dating back to the 1820s from Naples, is a remarkable example of refined craftsmanship and historical significance. The rich walnut base e...
Marble
Vintage Italian Display Cabinet with Gold Leaf Accents, Baroque Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful authentic 1980s Italian display cabinet showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design. This piece is adorned with delicate gold leaf accents and intricate carved m...
Glass, Wood
Massive and Elaborate Grand Entry Pier Mirror And Console
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary and rarely seen antique console with dark stained and carved oak frame and very interesting sinuous form in a very interesting Grotto Style. The Mirror is large and ...
Oak
Rare Gold Spanish Ferro Wall Light Sconce of Large Scale
By Ferrocolor
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning 1950's huge Spanish wall light by the renowned Ferro company, boasting 7 e14 lampholders the iron light topped by a crown, with brutalist and florentine influences through...
Iron
Swedish Baroque Captain's Arm Chair, Hand-Carved with Gold Trim c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved Swedish Baroque Captain's chair in black with gold trim and Swedish flag. Arms are covered in distressed leather with nail head trim. The chair is covered in gold design with motifs including leaves and shells. Exact provenance and meaning of symbols and letters is unknown. It is believed that this chair was created for the captain of a ship, making it a unique conversation piece for your space. Could be recovered or reupholstered with new leather or left distressed to highlight the age, patina, and history of the chair. This captain's chair would work well as an accent chair, side chair, or a statement dining room head chair...
Leather, Wood, Paint
18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Painted Shield ECCE NUNCDIES SALUTIS
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning 18th century carved wooden religious shield, Italian early 1700’s, in gilt and green with the words ECCE NUNCDIES SALUTIS (This is the Day of Salvation) to the centre. Hist...
Gesso, Wood
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
Spanish Chestnut Centre Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over inverted legs joining a box stretcher with serrated edge, scroll feet.
Wood
18th Century Handmade Terracotta Olive Jar, Vase with Two Handles, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
This is a terracotta olive jar from central Spain. It has a wonderful aged patina with chalky painted finish. It makes a great statement as a sculpture in a room on a pedestal, alone...
Terracotta
Exceptional 17th Century Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Micheal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exceptional 17th century carved wooden statue of Saint Micheal, European probably from a church or rectory. Naturally patinated and ori...
Hardwood
18th Century Italian Baroque Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Kent, CT
An 18th century Italian credenza or small chest of three drawers made from Baroque elements, including original church architectural parts. Heavily carved and having three drawers wi...
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
Baroque 18th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, This late baroque walnut chest of drawers was made around 1780 and is an original piece. The inlaid decorations and the brown color give...
Walnut
$69,568Sale Price|20% Off
Alberto Carlieri, Capriccio with Christ and the Adulteress, Oil on Canvas
By Alberto Carlieri
Located in IT
Alberto Carlieri (Italy-Roma 1672-1720), "Christ and the adulteress", Oil on canvas, with frame cm H 115 x L 151 x 6.5, only canvas H 98.5 x L 135 cm...
Canvas
Excellent Set of Four 19th Century Large, Hand-Carved Wood High Back Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Excellent Set of Four 19th Century Large, Hand-Carved Wood High Back Armchairs Wonderful quality carvings, standing on curved legs which are attached by a stretcher. Details: Heigh...
Wood
Antique Delft Trumpet Vases Blue and White a pair octagonal vases Delftware
By Royal Delft, Delft, Boch Freres Keramis, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Pair of 19th-Century Boch Delft Blue & White Beaker Vases – Chinoiserie Design Offered for sale is a beautiful and highly decorative nearby pair of antique 19th-century D...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft
A Boldly-Scaled Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Candlestick
Located in San Francisco, CA
A boldly-scaled Italian baroque carved giltwood candlestick; with tole candlecup above a well-carved graduated support raised on a tripartite base
$32,001Sale Price|20% Off
18th century, Pair of Italian painting with Pastoral Scenes, Londonio school
Located in IT
Pair of large paintings depicting pastoral scenes, Londonio school, second half of the 18th century Frame: W 157 x H 130 x D 9 cm; canvas: 139 x 110 cm This pair of large-scale pain...
Canvas
Italian Baroque Madonna And Child Oil On Board Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very early Italian School Madonna and Child, Italian Baroque oil on board painting. Professionally restored. The careful removal of accumulated dirt and age-related damage, followed ...
Wood
Baroque Gilded Wood Altarpiece Fragment, Spain, 62cm
By Soft Baroque
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exceptional fragment of a baroque altarpiece in carved and gilded wood. The technique used in the conception of this piece is exceptional, the different elements have been devastated...
Gold Leaf
Renaissance polychrome and gilded wooden sculpture of Saint Anne, Spain, 16th ce
Located in Madrid, ES
Renaissance polychrome and gilded wooden sculpture of Saint Anne, Spain, 16th century Imposing carved, polychrome, and gilded wooden sculpture, representing Saint Anne. Made in the ...
Silver
Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt Austrian Zappler miniature owl's tail pendulum clock with gilt scrolls decorated with eagles, angel and turquoise stones and figural ottoman turk finial. Provenance Liliane M. ...
Metal
Fine Italian Baroque Walnut Commode, 17th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine Italian Baroque. Walnut commode. 17th century. Measures: Height 37 ½ in. Width 52 ½ in. Depth 27 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Boston, MA. Le Trianon...
Walnut
Pair of Roman Baroque Period Marble crest/plaques, 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important and most impressive pair of Roman late 17th/early 18th century Baroque Period Marble crest/plaques. Each stunning rectangular shaped marble plaque is designed in the sty...
Marble
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED 19th Century Italian Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED 19th Century Italian Sculpture in ivor... Christ and table in carved ivory. Cross in Brazilian rosewood, carved...
Wood
Large Oil On Canvas Studio Of Miguel Canals
Located in Essex, MA
Miguel Canals a Spanish painter from Barcelona who painted in the style of 17th century Spanish painters such as Tom'as Hiepes . In Spanish, the word Bodeg'on designates a pictorial ...
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Sterling Silver Baroque vase
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large baroque style sterling silver vases. This pair of vases was made by the same master silversmith. Being made entirely by hand, the vases are similar but not identical, both in s...
Sterling Silver
Pair Of Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood And Green Polychrome Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood and Green Polychrome mirrors. Each unique mirror with its original mirror plate is framed within a square Giltwood frame...
Mirror, Giltwood
$371Sale Price / set|20% Off
London Mid-19th Century Vanity Kit Set Sterling Silver
Located in Brescia, IT
Not easy to find this original box, with this kit set composed of 8 pieces for nail manicure. A piece to collect or to add in a wunderkammer. In sterling silver, all marked. With ce...
Crystal, Sterling Silver