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.
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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
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
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
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
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
Antique English Oak Changeable Multi-game Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
This multi-functional antique piece is a classic example of an 18th century-style English George II metamorphic games table, constructed from solid oak and fine leather. The top flip...
Leather, Oak
$3,525Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant octagonal game table dates back to around 1830 and impresses with its intricate marquetry work and timeless craftsmanship. The tabletop features a detailed chessboard ma...
Walnut, Pine, Ash, Birch
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
$3,803Sale 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
Modern Game Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Beautiful hand crafted game table in Pristine Vintage Faux Shagreen material defines this incredibly functional piece. This table offers a subtle hint of luxury, especially when pair...
Shagreen, Faux Leather
$4,450
H 28 in W 35 in D 26.5 in
French Louis XV Period 18th Century Game Table with Brown Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period game table from the 18th century with brown leather top, single drawer, carved apron and cabriole legs. This exquisite French Louis XV period game table, crafted in the 18th century, is a testament to the timeless allure of classic French design. Its sumptuous brown leather top, made of high-quality genuine leather, not only exudes opulence but also offers a perfect surface for both gaming and working. The table features a single drawer, discreetly tucked beneath the leather-topped surface, providing convenient storage for cards, dice, or other gaming essentials. The apron, adorned with a carved motif, adds an air of sophistication and craftsmanship to the piece. Elegantly curved cabriole legs, a hallmark of Louis XV design, bestow a sense of graceful movement and charm upon this table. In your home, this Louis XV game table serves as a versatile addition to your living space. It's not just a table; it's a gathering place for entertainment and leisure. You can host friendly card games, chess matches, or enjoy quiet moments of reflection or work at this beautifully appointed piece. Positioned in a living room, library, or a dedicated gaming room, this table becomes a focal point, drawing both attention and admiration. Its rich brown leather top adds warmth to the room, creating an inviting atmosphere for gatherings with friends and family. Whether used for leisure or as a functional and stylish workspace, this French Louis XV game table...
Leather, Wood
$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
Antique English Leather Top Game Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique English game table crafted in mahogany with the original tooled leather top, geometric inlays and elegant tapered legs.
Leather, Mahogany
Suede Backgammon and Chess Table, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant game table with removal top. One side of the table is plain suede and the reverse side is a chess board in suede. Cover lifts off to reveal suede backgammon playing surface. ...
Glass, Suede, Wood
$22,710
H 28.94 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Jacques Grange Game Table from the Estate of Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Soho, London, GB
Game table in Cerused oak by Jacques Grange designed for Yves Saint Laurent's studio in Avenue de Breteuil. The table top has one side in felt and one side in Cerused oak. Original...
Felt, Oak
Custom Walnut Game Table with Ebony Backgammon and Chess Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom walnut and mahogany backgammon table that converts to chess with a slide out board. New production. Made to order in walnut and mahogany. Designed and made in NYC, each tab...
Walnut
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
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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
By Casa Di Sorrento
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.