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.
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Writing table, Baroque, Boulle, France, 19th century, Venetian country villa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Refined dining set consisting of a shaped table and four matching chairs, executed in the Boulle style and dating from the second half of the 19th century. Made of ebonized wood, the...
Brass, Bronze
Silik Style Italian Baroque Rococo Dining Room Set by John Turano & Sons - 7 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Silik Style Italian Baroque Rococo Dining Room Set by John Turano & Sons. Listing includes (2) 15" leaves, (4) side chairs, (2) armchairs with hand painted...
Wood
Peruvian Spanish Colonial Revival, circa 1930, with Baroque decorative elements
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Peruvian Baroque Cedar Dining Suite, Circa 1930 A rare and imposing Peruvian dining suite dating from approximately 1930, handcrafted in solid cedar and retaining its rich original darkened patina acquired through decades of natural aging. Comprising a monumental dining table, four matching chairs, and two stools, the ensemble embodies the enduring influence of the Spanish Colonial Baroque tradition in Peru during the early twentieth century. The suite is distinguished by its remarkable hand-worked surfaces, featuring a deeply textured hammered finish that animates the wood with subtle variations of light and shadow. The substantial pedestal base displays carved recessed decorative fields executed directly into the timber, framed by architectural forms that emphasize the strength and permanence of the design. Baroque influence is further expressed through the applied volute ornaments positioned at the lower extremities of the pedestal supports. These scrolling decorative elements provide a refined contrast to the otherwise restrained geometric structure, reflecting the fusion of European ornamental vocabulary with traditional Peruvian craftsmanship. The naturally aged cedar exhibits an exceptional depth of colour, ranging from deep espresso to near-ebony tones, creating a surface character that only time can produce. The matching chairs and stools echo the same craftsmanship and decorative language, forming a cohesive and visually commanding ensemble. Both sculptural and functional, this dining suite represents a remarkable example of Peruvian decorative arts from the first half of the twentieth century. Its scale, originality, craftsmanship, and preserved patina make it a highly desirable piece for collectors of Latin American furniture...
Cedar
Large Shape-Shifting French Baroque Table
Located in New York, NY
French gate-leg table, circa 1650. Oak with metal fittings. Measures: Height 28 ¼“ width 54“ depth 20 ½“ / 41 ½“/ 62“ $20,000. This solid oak French Baroque table...
Oak
1970s Mid Century Dining Room Set of 7
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This 1970s dining set is a striking example of American mid-century design, combining timeless style with thoughtful functionality. The set features a solid wooden dining table with ...
Wood
$32,080 / set
H 28.75 in W 110.63 in D 40.16 in
Art Deco Dining Table with 10 Chairs, Macassar Ebony, Brass, Paris circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Art Deco period Dining Room Set (Table and 10 Chairs) in lacquered Macassar Ebony and Brass, from Paris circa 1930. The expandable table is made of Macassar ebony veneer, pi...
Leather, Lacquer, Mahogany, Macassar, Beech
Spanish Colonial Narrow Walnut Console Table, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish colonial narrow console table. This piece has legs with two pedestals joined by a wooden stretcher.
Walnut
19th Century French Carved Oak Writing Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Oak side or writing table from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved decorated edge. The apron is hand carved with leaves and vine decoration on al...
Oak
Spanish Baroque Side Table with Wood Stretcher and Big Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Spanish Baroque side or working table with wood stretcher and top in walnut.
Walnut
Spanish Baroque Walnut Desk Table, Late 17th Century
Located in CH
Spanish Baroque Walnut Desk Table Castilla (Madrid), Late 17th Century A Spanish Baroque desk table from Castilla (Madrid), dating to the late 17...
Walnut
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
$4,911 / set
H 28.15 in Dm 51.19 in
Dining Room Set with Table and Four Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Very nice dining room set by Giotto Stoppino from the 1970s in Italy. This set consists of a dining table and four matching dining room chairs. The table has a tubular, chrome-plated...
Metal, Chrome
$5,774
H 32.29 in W 52.37 in D 18.12 in
Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak Six-Drawer Console with Carved Panels, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Impressive Spanish Renaissance Revival sideboard crafted in solid oak, dating from 1930. The piece features six drawers arranged in two rows, each front richly carved with bold scr...
Iron
Antique Swedish Baroque Pine Centre Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish baroque centre table in pine. The table is originally from northern Sweden and has wonderful proportions with the four turned legs...
Pine
$1,200
H 30.5 in W 15.75 in D 11.5 in
19th Century French Walnut Side Table, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1850-1860
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Country walnut side table, or nightstand, with a vertical tambour door above a dovetailed drawer. Finished on all four sides. Small brass knobs. One leg is bent...
Brass
$2,006Sale Price|33% Off
H 37.8 in W 31.89 in D 16.15 in
Side Table Hall or Console Oak Table Spanish Colonial Revival, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spanish hall side or console table. Handsome and practical. Spanish Colonial revival, circa 1890 Twisted carved legs. Good condition. Shipping: L81 P41 H96 21 Kg.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Scagliola Tops, Italian Manufacture, Naples, 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Scagliola Tops, Italian manufacture, Naples, 18th century rectangular in shape 130X65X4.5cm Reserves in yellow and black on a porphyry background good conditions
Marble
Set of 8 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of eight finely carved and gilt dining chairs, all finely distress paint decorative with original horsehair seats. Each alternating chair measures 18 in W, 43 in H, 15 in D. wi...
Wood, Giltwood
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H 43 in W 18 in D 15 in
Set of 8 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Dining Chairs and Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of eight finely carved and gilt dining chairs, all finely distress paint decorative with original horsehair seats. Each alternating chair measures 18 in W, 43 in H, 15 in D. wi...
Wood, Giltwood
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H 30 in W 108 in D 31 in
18th Century Italian Gilt Dining Table w Eight Chair Suite. Carved and Painted.
Located in Stamford, CT
18th Century Italian Gilt Dining Table w Eight Chair Suite. Carved and Painted. . One of a kind fabulous late 18th century double pedestal fi...
Stone
Large Danish Antique Farm Style Draw Leaf Oak Dining Table Seats 14
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Monumental large size dining table made from oak by an unknown Danish master carpenter, circa 1880-1900. This grand table purportedly came from...
Oak
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H 100.4 in W 20.87 in D 66.15 in
20th Century Italian Venetian Baroque Style and Painted Dining Room Set
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined and elegant complete dining room set created 20th century in perfect Venetian Baroque style. The room faithfully reproduces the splendor and refinement of the Baroque period....
Fabric, Wool
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H 26.78 in W 44.89 in D 29.14 in
Wrought Iron Table and Four Armchairs, France, circa 1940s-1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Outdoor dining set comprised of a rectangular table and four armchairs of solid wrought iron with elaborate scrolling curlicue motifs. The tabletop as well as the chair backs and ...