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.
Antique French Tapestry Exotic Flowers Animals Rare Black Verdure 3x6 92 x 168cm
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting an exotic verdure scene with animals and floral elements set against a rare dark background. This circa 1920 piece features intricate ...
Wool
$7,551Sale Price|24% Off
Crucifixion of Christ Oil on Copper Painting, 17th Century Baroque, Religious
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 17th Century Italian Baroque painting, executed in oil on copper, depicts the Crucifixion of Christ with remarkable depth and dramatic composition. Christ is shown on the cros...
Copper
18th Century German Baroque or Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque chest of drawers Southern Germany Walnut second half of the 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 121 x 67 cm Description: A Baroque chest of drawers with three drawers...
Walnut
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
A rare and evocative 17th century Brussels tapestry pillow, created from an original Flemish Baroque textile fragment. This piece captures the elegance and movement characteristic of...
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
$493Sale Price|46% Off
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
Therien Studio for Dessin Fournir Walnut Volute Dining Table
By Dessin Fournir, Therien Studio Workshops
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental round walnut dining table crafted in the baroque taste. Designed by Therien Studio workshop for Dessin Fournir, Hollywood, CA. The rare volute dining table crafted from so...
Walnut
Set Of 4 Dutch Baroque Style Marquetry Side Chairs For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four Dutch baroque style marquetry side chairs with black leather-like drop in seats. The chairs with shaped inlaid crests above a back splat encrusted with florals, birds, ur...
Faux Leather, Wood
19th Century Spanish Baroque Armchairs in Ebonized Wood and Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These armchairs are classic examples of Baroque-style seating, most likely French or Spanish in origin, dating from the 19th Century. The rich red velvet upholstery is typical of Ba...
Velvet, Wood
Hand Embroidered Floral Fresco Napkins (Set of 4)
Located in Conshohocken, PA
Elevate your dining experience with these exquisite 100% linen napkins, featuring delicate hand embroidery in soothing shades of blue and yellow florals. Set against a crisp white ba...
Linen
Antique Print After Rembrandt, the Woman Taken in Adultery, C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Rembrandt Fine Steel engraving. Published by Jones & Co., London. C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Vintage "Earflap" Dover Wingback Oak Armchair, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This exceptional vintage wingback armchair, requiring new upholstery, presents a compelling opportunity to restore a gorgeous classic form to its full potential. Defined by its grace...
Fabric, Oak
Louis XV Reed & Barton Silver Flatware Set
Located in Queens, NY
French "Francis 1st pattern" 1920s sterling silver flatware dinner service set for 18 with a rococo floral design in a mahogany case. 250 pieces. (REED & B...
Sterling Silver, Brass
Monumental Antique Dutch Baroque Style Carved Picture Art Mirror Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique Dutch Baroque frame. Great for use as a mirror or art frame. Made of walnut featuring geometric form with extended corners and ornate carved gilded accents over a ...
Walnut
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Library Table / Writing Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 17th Century Baroque Desk / Writing or Library Table with two drawers supported an elegant lyre-shaped base with intricately carved legs connected by wrought iron stretchers. th...
Wrought Iron
Large Antique Carved, Gessoed And Heavily Gilt Baroque Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large mirror with a wide openwork leafy scrolled surround. The pediment shaped crest with a leaf with scrolled top and bell flower applique over an open palmette. Matching palmet...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Bronze Medusa Wall Plaque, Antique Deep Relief
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century French head of Medusa in bronze plaque. The head shown is deep relief surrounded by a sunburst corolla of hair with two serpents emerging from the forehead and well as t...
Bronze
"Meissen" Bowls in Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge
Located in Denton, TX
"Meissen" Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge on the lace style bowl very rare.
Porcelain
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Spanish Oak Lyre Legs Trestle Dining Farm Table
Located in Miami, FL
A monumental 20th century Spanish trestle table, having a rectangular framed solid walnut board top, resting on hand carved, classical lyre legs joined by beautifully iron stretchers...
Iron
Pr. of 5 lights Italian Baroque style Candelabras
Located in VALENZA, IT
A pair of Italian Baroque-style silver candelabras. The round base is crafted from sheet metal with eight legs that lift the candelabra off the surface and elevate it. Four small lea...
Silver
French Wrought Iron Wall Mount Console Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rococo style console table made with wrought iron, gilt metal leaf decoration and green serpentine marble top on ornate metal base. Entry hallway table.
Metal, Iron
Pair of Hand-Crafted Swedish Late Baroque Chairs, Pine, Ca 1750
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair 18th century Swedish late baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina and proportions. Ca 1850 Sweden.
Pine
Spanish Baroque Table with Dark Walnut Solomonic Legs with Carved Structure and
Located in Miami, FL
Baroque Spanish colonial fratino table dark walnut solomonic legs with iron stretcher, exquisite walnut wood Fratino trestle table with antique 19th cen...
Walnut
Swedish 18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers or Commode with Original Hardware
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish 1700s baroque chest of drawers or commode in painted pine. The chest has two large and two smaller drawers and at the top it has an extendable table top. It is unusually deep...
Pine
$551Sale Price|46% Off
French 17/ 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Panel Depicting A Saint And Angels
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique panel depicting a saint figure and Angels. Wonderful layers of its original color, France, circa 1650-1750 . Weathered, small losses. Treated against woodworm. Measurements in...
Wood
20th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Narrow Two Drawer Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
XXI Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Baroque style 7 lights Candelabra
By Stancampiano
Located in VALENZA, IT
Stunning candlestick in solid 800 silver made with the fusion technique. The round base, finely engraved and chiseled with beaded and wave motifs, has a diameter of 17.5 cm (6.9 in.)...
Silver
$3,659Sale Price / set|30% Off
Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...
Velvet, Beech
Spanish Baroque Style Demilune Console Table with Twisted Legs, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Striking Spanish Baroque style demilune console table dating to the early 20th century. The table features a semi-circular top supported by elegant turned Solomonic legs connected b...
Bronze
Antique German Hand Carved Wooden Deer Head on Carved Wall Plaque, 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
19th-century Baroque-style German hand-carved wooden deer head on a carved and hand-painted wall plaque. An impressive antique hand-carved wall-hang...
Metal
Antique Style Wall Lamp Art Deco Art Nouveau Classic Decoration With Crystals
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the elegance of bygone times with our exclusive antique-style wall lamp. This wall lamp is not only a stunning lighting object, but also a real work of art that b...
Crystal, Metal
Baroque Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Bohemian Lustre Ceiling Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
We present to you an exquisite Baroque brass chandelier, a true rarity and an antique gem. This chandelier has been lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin, and its electrical wirin...
Crystal, Brass
20th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid wal...
Iron
Portuguese Baroque Style Rosewood Library Table or Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary Portuguese library writing table, center table, or escritorio crafted from radiant rosewood in the baroque taste. The table has a rectangular top with a decorative gadr...
Brass
Baroque Hall Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large baroque cabinet featuring two doors, two drawers, and compressed bun feet. The high base and wide cornice are intricately profiled. Chamfered corners and raised panels adorn th...
Walnut
Pair Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Floral Scalloped Edge Chinoiserie Plates
By Delft, De Drie Astonne, De Porceleyne Fles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine matched pair of antique Delft Chinoiserie plates. In tin glazed blue and white Dutch Delft pottery. The center with blue underglaze floral decoration and the rim with white ...
Delft
$2,962Sale Price|28% Off
Large 18th Century Italian / Neapolitan Hand Carved Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique handcarved wooden head of Christ with beautiful expression and glass eyes, once used at processions. Napels/ Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsma...
Gesso, Glass, Wood
$3,275 / set
Pair Of Antique Italian Carved Sgabello Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique pair of figural heavily carved walnut sgabello chairs. Winged figures and baroque designs. The sgabello is a type of chair or stool with carved...
Wood, Walnut
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Floral Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
This exceptional 17th century Flemish tapestry pillow is crafted from an authentic fragment of an early Baroque wall tapestry woven in Flanders. The front displays richly detailed bo...
Wool
18th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Dining Library Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous 18th century Spanish Baroque library table or dining table crafted from walnut. The table features a desirable weathered and fad...
Iron
$1,829Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Silvered Wooden Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque silvered candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses. More pictures available on request. Measurement individual. H:40,...
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Dark Walnut Console Table with Fluted Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century carved Spanish console with fluted legs and a two drawers with hardware This table with character is of rare narrow depth. It is characteristic of Spanish Baroque...
Walnut
17th Century Stone Capital
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large 17th century French capital on a associated base. Sculpted front and sides, flat backside. Great to decorate a garden or display indoors.
Sandstone
$575Sale Price|43% Off
French, 17th / 18th Century Carved Stone Angel Head Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered hand carved stone angel head ornament that once adorned a facade. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement includes the wooden base.
Stone
$16,000Sale Price|55% Off
Unique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Commode Cassone Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Unique Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy region of Marche Italy, circa 1740. Important, unique ...
Gold Leaf
Rustic Antique Spanish Baroque Carved & Paneled Oak Four Door Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome over 200 hundred year old rustic Spanish Baroque oak paneled cabinet with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. circa 1775 Hand-crafted in Spain in the 18th century, possibly very early 19th century. Large two-piece solid wood construction, having a stepped molded cornice, over rectangular case fitted with two upper and two lower cupboard doors, opening to spacious shelved interior, three middle drawers with hand cut dovetail joinery, affixed with the original pulls, decorated with hand carved foliate motifs and raised paneling, rising on bun feet. A wonderful example, sure to add authentic antique character, rich historical depth, elegant rustic warmth, and old world European charm to any space! Dimensions (approx): 77.5" Tall, 57.5" Wide, 20.5" Deep As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal large size and substantial proportions for a variety of different uses, with outstanding patina throughout, and offering abundant storage options, this magnificent example would make for a wonderful country farmhouse kitchen cupboard, Mediterranean Revival sideboard buffet, Southwestern Santa Fe ranch armoire, primitive China cabinet...
Oak
19th Century Embossed and Painted Leather Panel in the Baroque Taste in Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional 19th-century embossed and polychrome-painted leather panel—often referred to as “cuir de Cordoue” or repoussé leather—featuring a richly layered Baroque-inspired desig...
Leather, Wood
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spanish, 18th century or earlier. An 18th century Spanish bargueno or vargueno traveling desk, used for storing documents, jewels, or sewing box. The six drawer chest is inset with ...
Iron
Charles d'Agar (1669-1723) Pair of Oil on Canvas Portraits of the Wyche Children
Located in CA, CA
Charles d'Agar (Paris 1669-1723 London) A very important pair of oil on canvas portraits from the early 18th Century. Portrait of Cyrill Wyche, half-length, in a red coat and blue ...
Canvas
$2,358Sale Price|30% Off
20th Century Modern Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier "Ca'rezzonico" Style, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant six-light chandelier in milk-colored Murano glass and sophisticated pink finishes. With a centered bulbous column that emits branches and flowers and finely cuts the Muran...
Murano Glass
$424Sale Price|49% Off
Small 18th Century French Baroque Carved Giltwood Angel Head on Wings
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered giltwood winged angel head, France, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:20cm W:17cm D:7cm
Wood
BEAUTIFUL ROMAN TORSO IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE 21th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
BEAUTIFUL ROMAN TORSO IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE 21th Century Reproduction of roman torso. White Carrara marble. Height 68 cm Max height 94 cm Width 40 cm Depth 23base cm Base of t...
Marble
The Château de Monceaux: Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry Masterpiece of Grace
By Gobelins Royal Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
79767 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 06'06 x 07'10. The Château de Monceaux: A Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry Masterpiece of Grace. This handwoven wool and silk vintage Chines...
Wool, Silk
Baroque White Painted Armoire, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive oak baroque armoire that dates from the late 1700's into early 1800's. Note the heavily paneled doors, massive crown all resting on large bun feet. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of antique white and light gray; all lightly distressed to fit the age of this stately armoire. Any scratches, cracks, dings, or age related separation are reflective of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this large oak armoire...
Oak, Paint
Rare 17th Century Spanish Colonial Trestle Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare 17th century Spanish Colonial trestle table, the single plank mahogany top with dovetailed cleats fastened to splayed trestle supports wi...
Mahogany
19th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
18th Spanish Console Table with Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This Spanish 19th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over a carved drawer featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned with geometrical motifs and their ori...
Iron
Antique Baroque Cabinet of Solid Oak with Wood Carvings Denmark 1700-1900
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique cabinet in baroque/country style with wood carvings and original parts from the 18th century. It is made from solid oak with fittings of iron. Handcrafted by a Danish cabine...
Iron
Baroque Style Deknudt Gold Leaf Mirror Classic Design 108cm
By Deknudt
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large classic mirror, classic crested mirror, with a gold-leaf gilded frame made of resin, extensively decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers, Baroque style object, mad...
Gold Leaf
$20,344Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Walnut Off White Lacquer Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A solid walnut off white lacquer paper cabinet from the Early 20th Century. A box with front and sides featuring cut-out and bulged lines, unusual asymmetrical curves, composed of tw...
Brass
Antique Baroque Library Steps, Painted Walnut, Italy, Circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of 19th Century Italian library stairs with wide steps in the Baroque style and patinated in a warm natural colored light-grey, in good condition. These large and ver...
Walnut