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Baroque Industrial and Work Tables

BAROQUE STYLE

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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Style: Baroque
German Baroque Style Circasian Walnut and Walnut Work Table
German Baroque Style Circasian Walnut and Walnut Work Table

German Baroque Style Circasian Walnut and Walnut Work Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A German Baroque Style Circasian Walnut and Walnut Work Table featuring a single compartmented drawer with a key-handle. Measures 29.75" in width, 21.75" in depth and 27" in height.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Industrial and Work Tables

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Walnut

Late 1700s Swedish Rustic Baroque Centre Table
Late 1700s Swedish Rustic Baroque Centre Table

Late 1700s Swedish Rustic Baroque Centre Table

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish baroque centre table from the late 1700s. The table is a work table and rustic and primitive in its construction. The detached table top i...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Industrial and Work Tables

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Pine

Rustic 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Side Table
Rustic 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Side Table

Rustic 18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Side Table

Located in Birmingham, AL

Rustic 18th century Spanish Baroque period side table handcrafted in the early 1700s of solid walnut in the Catalan region having a rectangular top decorated with fruitwood inlay for...

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1710s Spanish Antique Baroque Industrial and Work Tables

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Fruitwood, Walnut

18th Century Danish Baroque Table with Turned Legs
18th Century Danish Baroque Table with Turned Legs

18th Century Danish Baroque Table with Turned Legs

Located in San Marino, CA

An 18th century Danish Baroque style table featuring one drawer with two handles and interesting turned legs. The table consists of a newer top.

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18th Century Danish Antique Baroque Industrial and Work Tables

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Wood

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Baroque industrial and work tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque industrial and work tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage industrial and work tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque industrial and work tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for industrial and work tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,037 and tops out at $13,300 while the average work can sell for $4,750.