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.
18th Century Dutch Card Table
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique card table dates back to the second half of the 18th century and comes from the Netherlands. The card table has a gorgeous marquetry on the top. Flowers and birds decorat...
Pearwood, Walnut, Yew
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Baroque Game Table from 1770 - Southern Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
This exceptional Baroque Game Table originates from Southern Germany and dates back to approximately 1770. It showcases a stunning walnut veneer that adds to its visual appeal. The t...
Maple, Walnut
RARE PORTUGUESE THREE TOP GAME TABLE D. JOÃO V of the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE PORTUGUESE THREE TOP GAME TABLE D. JOÃO V of the 18th Century in Vinhatic wood, with hawthorn and rosewood inlays. With three tops. First top, with inlaid satinwood and ebony "...
Wood
Folding Table in Baroque Style, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Small Baroque-style table with a folding top, curved legs and apron. When unfolded, the tabletop measures 88 x 88 cm and rests on an extendable frame. The beige-grey paint finish is ...
Wood, Fir
Baroque Chess Table, Germany 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
This rare Baroque chess table from Germany, dating to around 1750, combines decorative artistry with timeless functionality. Crafted from solid and veneered walnut, the table showcas...
Walnut, Yew
French Early 18th Century Baroque Coffee or Games Table
Located in Troy, NY
French Early 18th Century Baroque Coffee or Games Table. Unique low table, the framed rectangular top inlaid to function as a game board. One concealed drawer at the end to hold the ...
Fruitwood, Walnut
Custom Chess Set and Game Table
By Bridges over Time Originals
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A custom made walnut and maple chess set and game table we commissioned. It is solidly made with squares of curly maple and walnut. The table legs and borders are solid walnut. The c...
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
Art deco chess table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco chess table with brass hand carwed top in excellent original condition.
Brass
Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Game Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Dutch game table/console is made of mahogany with impressive satinwood marquetry, circa 1795. When in demilune form the beautiful marquetry motifs of flowers, overflowing vase, ...
Metal
Venezia Game Table
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning table is the ideal surface to play backgammon, chess, and checkers in style. The wood structure is upholstered in leather and features removable legs, so that both sides of the beveled top can be used: a backgammon field with leather inlays on one side and an inlaid chessboard on the other. Under the top three leather-covered trays with compartments store the boxwood chess pawns, the maple and walnut backgammon...
Leather, Wood, Boxwood, Maple, Walnut
Vintage Hand Made Chess Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage hand made chess table. Original coffee table turned into chess table.
Wood
Gaming table from 1810 with exquisite inlays - Italy
Located in Cesena, FC
Gaming table from 1810 with exquisite inlays - Italy Exquisite inlays and edges, with brass decorations on legs and borders. An object of the highest quality. Inside compartments a...
Brass
Antique American Empire Style Cuban Mahogany Game Table
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant American Empire style game table, circa 1835. This versatile piece showcases classic design with a practical function. The swivel top, supported by a graceful cylinder column...
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Games Table Chess Backgammon 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant early Victorian games table with barley twist stretcher Rosewood games table with a chest board and back gammon inlaid foldover flap We date this piece to circa 1840 Very sol...
Rosewood
$1,995
H 28.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
1920s Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Federal Style Fold-Top Console or Game Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Mahogany and satinwood Inlaid Federal style Fold-Top Console or Card Table in very good antique condition. Measures 36" in width, 17.5" in depth folded and 35" ...
Mahogany
Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set
Located in Ostrava, CZ
Trojan, a coffee table at first sight, is hiding space that holds similar amount of fighters as a legendary Trojan horse. 32 chess pieces made by Towarna, are cast from concrete, one of first composite materials, used already in ancient Rome. Chess, which evolved from the Persian chess...
Concrete
$3,838Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.86 in W 63 in D 29.93 in
Antique 18th Century Baroque Dark Brown Rustic Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful table was made in Spain in the early 18th century. It was completely made in solid chestnut. The top was made from one piece of wood and displays an intricate grain pa...
Chestnut
$3,950
H 29 in W 31 in D 15.25 in
Louis XV–Period Game Table in Rosewood Marquetry, France, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant French game table reflecting the refined craftsmanship of the Louis XV period, dating to the eighteenth century. Executed in richly figured rosewood veneer, the table feat...
Wood
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H 16.75 in W 14.5 in D 10.75 in
Vintage Italian Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Music Box Side Table, Chess Game Tabl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Music Box Side table, Chess Game Table. A small, Italian Rococo style rectangular wood si...
Fruitwood
Baroque Style Games Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Baroque style games table with an inlaid burl ash top and barley twist legs, late 20th century. The knee clearance is 25" & 27".
Wood
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H 30 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
Game Table Swedish with Backgammon and Chess Baroque Period 1650-1750 Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Game table Swedish with backgammon and chess Baroque period 1650-1750 Sweden. A game table made during the Baroque period 1650-1750 in Sweden. Restored and repainted in Laserow black...
Wood
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H 17.71 in W 28.34 in L 17.71 in
20th Century Ormolu Mounted Bronze Game of Chess with Marble and Onix Top Table
Located in Miami, FL
20th century bronze game of chess with marble and bronze table Top marble in perfect shape with beautiful ormolu-mounted bronze edges and solid bronze legs.
Marble, Bronze
Italian Marquetry Fold-Over Games Tables, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a Northern Italian mid-18th century walnut games table that is finely detailed with marquetry and penwork. The table has had minor restorations over its n...
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Card Table
Located in Belmont, MA
Exceptional 18th century Dutch card table, circa 1760. Beautiful marquetry with flowers and birds on the top and sides. The unfolded table shows inlays of an ornamental medaillion in...
Mahogany, Yew
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H 1.19 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Pietra Dura 'Hard Stones Marquetry' Tabletop with Chess Board, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
An outer band of framed oval agates interspersed with shields in the corners and rhomboidal forms highlights the central area, which has a chessboard in different colored stones and ...
Marble
Baroque Table, Late 18th-Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque table standing on voluted legs with thread inlays, made out of walnut. The octagonal tabletop is inlayed with a chessboard surrounded by scrollwork inlays.
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Card Table, Germany, 1760
Located in Belmont, MA
Stunning 18th century card table, South Germany, 1760. Cherry, elm and walnut veneer and marquetry. The outside of the top decorated with a chessboard. The opened table top is covere...
Cherry, Elm, Walnut
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H 32.25 in W 47 in D 45 in
Italian Late Baroque Style Veneered Kitchen Table or Games Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The square top with figured walnut veneers and a thickly molded edge, the frame with a shaped apron and turned legs and an h-form stretcher.
Gorgeous German, Baroque Game Table, circa 1770s
Located in Greding, DE
Gorgeous south german gambling Table, circa 1770´s, walnut veneer, base solid oak, ebonised.