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.
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.
Walnut
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...
Pine
18th C. Swedish Period Baroque Table w/Stone Top- A Great Kitchen Work Table!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Baroque stone top table from the early 18th century. This antique kitchen table from Sweden features it's original stone top, ...
Stone
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...
Fruitwood, Walnut
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.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Painted Pedestal Centre Table
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant 19th-century Swedish center table has a round top, 35” in diameter, supported by nicely carved base and four curving legs with delicate carved details. The apron is wide...
Pine, Paint
$2,100
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 in
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Italian Work Table with Wheels, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury walnut and brass work table with wheels. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy, during 1940s. This great item is made...
Brass, Copper
Late 18th Early 19th Century Tavern Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine late 18th-early 19th century tavern/work table with strongly turned legs, ball feet, breadboard plank top and bottom H-form stretcher. The table has a long drawer on one end w...
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Center Table
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusual 18th century Swedish Baroque centre table in it's original colour. Ca 1750 Sweden.
Pine
English 19th Century Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning work table has a thick 1 ¾” thick pine top and would make a gorgeous kitchen island. Crafted from solid pine and oak, it remains incredibly sturdy and level. The brilli...
Wood, Hardwood
French 18th Century Drapery Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, 18th century work table in two tiers, formerly a drapery table where dramatic window treatments could be assembled at a comfortable standing height and scale. The tall and ...
Paint, Oak
$5,850Sale Price|25% Off
H 34 in W 76.75 in D 35.25 in
Antique Swedish Painted Table That Would Make for a Great Looking Kitchen Island
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Swedish Painted Table that would make for a Great Looking Kitchen Island, Work Table, or Crafts Table. Finding an Old Painted Industrial...
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Baroque Stone Table
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 18th century Swedish Baroque stone top table top containing fossils. Ca 1750 Sweden.
Stone
$6,302
H 31.5 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Desk or Sidetable
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful rustic desk or sidetable was made in Northern Spain around 1760. The top is made from one ! solid plank of chestnut that is 1,18 inch thick. It is joined to the base w...
Chestnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Country Work Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish country work table in gustavian style from the early 1800s, most likely from the years between 1810 and 1820. The table is from Northern Sweden and is a strong piece with a s...
Pine
Antique 19th Century Shaker Style Work Bench Table
Located in North York, ON
An extraordinary example of utilitarian craftsmanship, this 19th century Shaker-style work bench table is a rare and authentic collector’s piece. Composed of solid oak with a rich da...
Metal
18th Century Spanish Walnut Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century Spanish walnut side table with a single drawer and turned legs. Richly aged patina with a handsome presence. In remarkable antique condition.
Walnut
Rustic 18th Century Spanish Colonial Baroque Period Table
Located in Forney, TX
Patina perfection! The charm of this rustically elegant antique Spanish Colonial Baroque Period work table is in the hand-crafted details, primitive early inlay, and dark rich warm p...
Walnut, Pine
Table Oval Swedish Black Baroque, 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Table oval Swedish clack baroque 18th century Sweden. A library table made during the Baroque period in Sweden, 1650-1750. Repainted in our Laserow black. Oval top with a square base...
Wood
Early German 18th Century Refectory Table With Sliding Table-top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
German baroque refectory kitchen table, circa 1740. Top of table slides back and forth, please see attached pictures.
Wood
Table Dining Drapers English Baroque Oak Dark Brown England
Located in New York, NY
Table dining drapers English Baroque oak dark brown England. A long drapers table made in England during the 18th century in dark oak. A beautiful pa...
Oak
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H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 31.11 in
18th Century Baroque Farm Refectory Desk Table with Two Drawers & Stretchers
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant, antique fruitwood desk was crafted in Spain, circa 1780. The rustic writing table has been stripped down from its original dark fini...
Iron
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H 32.87 in W 59.84 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Walnut and Wrought Iron Desk with Two Drawers and Lyre Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular 19th century walnut and wrought iron desk with two drawers. Beautiful unique brass metalwork on both drawers. A Brutalist wrought iron stretcher connects two pedestals ly...
Iron
Work or Library Table Baroque Period Europe
Located in New York, NY
A library or work table made during the Baroque period in northern part of Europe. Frame made of a dark stained oak. Two drawers in frieze. Ball shaped legs tied together with a foot...
Oak
Painted Pine Sliding Top Work Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is another of our charming rustic tables from central Europe. This one has a three board top over an inch thick with wooden cleats dovetailed into its underside. These keep the ...
Pine
Painted Spanish Trestle Table
Located in Chireno, TX
Painted Spanish trestle table: scrubbed, wide single-plank top surrounded by a mitered frame (same wood) lifted upon a light gray-green painted ...
Wood
Spanish Trestle Leg Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on of 17th century Spanish furniture, this Baroque style side table features bobbin turned legs and X-form curved iron stretchers.
Wrought Iron
A Spanish Early 18th Century Painted Pinewood Work Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top resting upon two trestle form supports connected by an x-stretcher and flat footrest, having two suspended drawers