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.
Mid Century French Sculptural Petite Brass Bar Cart with Black Glass C1948
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very elegant with fine brass castings in a petite bar serving cart from France. Two black glass shelves bottom shelf is 19 x 14 and the top shelf is 15.5 x 23. A smaller size for a d...
Brass
Baroque Bronze Two Tier Bar or Tea Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous bronze Baroque 2 tier bar or tea cart. under the with wood shelves. Features a heavy ornate bronze frame on casters wheels. Measure to the low shelve: 6.29in Measure to the...
Bronze
$3,424 / item
H 30 in W 36 in D 16 in
Custom Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart, Brass details & Glass Shelves
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This bar cart can be lacquered in any pantone color! Solid wood constructed bar cart with hand-cut joinery, tempered glass panels, and fine metal accents...
Brass
Mid Century Italian Brass Bar Cart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury brass bar cart, probably Italian, circa 1960s. Two large oval glass shelves provide lots of storage. Can be used as a bar cart, serving cart, or as movable storage in an o...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Bar Cart
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Bar Cart makes the perfect addition to your entertaining room! Set on spoked wheels on one end and roller wheels on the other, it is easily moved...
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Maison Jansen Brass and Glass Bar Cart
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Attributed to Maison Jansen, this mid-century French oval brass bar cart features a removable tray on top. The tray is fitted with two handles for easy carrying and is finished with ...
Brass
$771Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.12 in W 29.34 in D 16.15 in
Italian Brass and Smoked Glass Bar Cart, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Italian Brass and Smoked glass Bar Cart, 1960s Perfect in that upscale home with chic design. Two tiered for storage. Wheel ...
Brass
Mid-Century French Wooden Bar Cart with Casters, Circa 1960
Located in High Point, NC
A circa 1960 French bar cart constructed in wood, featuring a rectangular frame with open shelving and mounted on casters. The design reflects mid-century functionality with a focus ...
Wood
$1,463Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Bar Cart, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Midcentury brass bar cart, circa 1970s. It is versatile in size and can be used as a bar or serving cart or as an additional storage space in an office. It has four bottle holders at...
Brass
Italian Mixed Metal Two-Tier Bar Cart
Located in North Miami, FL
This unique rolling cart features brass and steel on two levels. The upper tier's brass rails and ski-slope style drop to the larger lower tier is what we love about this rolling car...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Bronze and Glass Mid Century Tiered Italian Bar Cart
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
An entertainer's dream, simple yet sophisticated. A stunning, high quality bronze, glass and mirror mid century bar cart or serving table. The transparency of this piece makes it per...
Bronze
Mid-Century Brass and Smoked Glass Bar Cart
By Morex
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century brass and smoked glass bar table/cart on wheels. Sleek and sexy Italian styling most likely attributed to Morex. This size cart is bigger than most bar carts and very stu...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Treitl-Gratz Walnut Two-Tier Serving/ Bar Cart
Located in North Miami, FL
Retaining its original manufacturers label, this Treitl-Gratz Art Deco two-tier rolling serving cart boasts curved metal frame and two tiers with walnut tray style levels and a turne...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Bar or Tea Serving Cart
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Mid-Century Modern two-tier bar or tea serving cart. The cart features large carriage style wheels, two glass shelves and a free-wheeling r...
Metal
1970s French Baroque Style Globe Bar Cart With Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
This 1970s French Baroque style globe bar cart combines decorative flair with playful functionality, serving as both a statement piece and a conversatio...
Metal
Sold
H 22 in W 27 in D 17 in
Antique Neo-Baroque Italian Barley Twist Bar Cart Serving Trolley, Italy, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderfully proportioned carved bar cart / serving table / beverage tea trolley / butler’s table from Italy in Baroque / Tudor style, dated around 1920. A beautiful and decorative ...
Cane, Wood, Glass
Globe Drinks Trolley Atlas Decorative Cocktail Bar
Located in Buxton, GB
This vintage drinks trolley is a unique addition to any living room. With a circular shape and multicoloured design, it's sure to catch the eye of any guest. The trolley has a distan...
Plastic
1940's French Baroque Style Brass Two Tier Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1940's French Baroque style brass and black glass two tier bar cart, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina to the brass due to age and use, with the origina...
Brass
Baroque Bronze Two Tier Bar or Tea Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous bronze Baroque 2 tier bar or tea cart. under the with wood shelves. Features a heavy ornate bronze frame on casters wheels. Measure to the low shelve: 25.29in Measure to th...
Bronze
Baroque Bronze Two Tier Bar or Tea Cart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Gorgeous bronze Baroque 2 tier bar or tea cart. Stamped "Made in Portugal" under the top mirrored shelf. Features a heavy ornate bronze frame on casters with a mirrored top shelf and...
Bronze
Sold
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Baroque Style Italian Walnut Hand Carved Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Baroque style bar trolley with tray, hand carved walnut.
Glass, Walnut
Baroque Brass Two-Tier Bar Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Baroque style brass bar cart with a mirror top and carved mirror bottom shelf. Cart has beautiful detail. Trolley.
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut "Brasero" Table with Repousse Brass Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and unusual fruitwood table was created in Spain, circa 1800. The ornate, round table features four turned legs with crossed stretcher and center carved finial. The round top has a removable brass tray with intricate brass handles decorated with dolphins and cherubs, and repousse floral motifs throughout. The surface is further embellished with decorative brass nailheads. In its original use, this kind of "Brasero" table (from the French term "Brasier"), was used as a heater. Today, this kind of piece could be used as a wonderful greenery plant stand, or as a bar cart to keep drinks cold! The unusual table...
Brass
Baroque Brass Two-Tier Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
Baroque style brass two-tier bar cart with a glass top and bottom. Cart has beautiful detail. Trolley.
Bronze
Baroque Brass Two-Tier Bar Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Baroque style brass bar cart with a mirror top and carved mirror bottom shelf. Cart has beautiful detail. Trolley.
Bronze
Italian Late 19th Century Wooden Inlaid Two-Tier Bar Cart
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian 19th Century wooden inlaid two-tier bar cart.
Fruitwood, Mahogany