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.
Large 20th Century Wooden Architectural Pedestal Stand Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic European wood pedestal with layered gold paint. This substantial table pedestal stand is certainly a versatile piece with many uses including on a kitchen counter, or the c...
Wood, Paint
Large Italian Bronze Pedestal Table, Tray Painted in Imitation of Porphyry
Located in Paris, FR
Large Italian bronze pedestal table, top painted in imitation of porphyry. The neoclassical bronze tripod base features three caryatids with th...
Bronze
Baroque Pedestal Table, Dark Walnut Wood, French Design, 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th century Baroque pedestal from France is finished in dark walnut brown, worked in wood. Its design carries the Baroque idiom through in its proportions and detailing. As a p...
Wood
Late 19th Century Neo-Baroque Handcarved Silverwood Wall Brackets, a Pair
Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES
Amazing pair of handcrafted carved brackets made from birch wood and finishided with a polish of silver leaves. Bracket dimension: 116 in/45,5 cm height x 5,90 in/15 cm width x 8,6...
Gold Leaf
Twisted Mosaic Column Pedestal with Corinthian Capital
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This striking twisted column pedestal is a beautifully decorative architectural piece inspired by the famous Solomonic columns of the Baroque period. Crafted from cement or cast ston...
Cast Stone
$18,649Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Baroque Italian Carved Giltwood Torcheres
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This impressive pair of 19th century Italian torches are a sublime work of European Baroque art. Carved in golden wood, it gives us an exquisite decoration of angels among fruits and...
Giltwood
Baroque Style Marble-Top Console of Antique and Later Elements
Located in Nashville, TN
The top being mid-19th century Italy on later cream pedestals (20th century , composite material ). The top of scagliola (marble chips, marble dust, plaster) bordered with Sienna mar...
Marble
19th Century Rococo Baroque Gilt Pedestal Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A 19th century Italian late Baroque elaborately carved giltwood pedestal stand from the estate of legendary American businessman, T. Boone Pickens. Exceptionally executed, exotic...
Upholstery, Giltwood
French 19th Century Black And Gilded Twisted Baroque Style Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 19th Century Black And Gilded Twisted Baroque Style Pedestal
Oak
Italian Empire Carved Carrara Marble Pedestal Tables, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant table with pedestal, support and column in Carrara marble from France, manufactured around 1920. Hand carved with attention to detail and Greek key decoration. This will be a...
Carrara Marble
18th Century Baroque Column Pedestal , feline legs bronze tripod and three faces
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1700s baroque walnut column, pedestal, statue or vase holder, bronze tripod with feline legs and three faces. Wax polished Measures cm: H119 Diam. 42 \ Diam. 30
Bronze
Italian Baroque Style Marble Top Figural Bearded Man Pedestal Stands - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Baroque Style Marble Top Figural Bearded Man Pedestal Stands - a Pair. Item features round marble tops, cast resin construction, stately forms with bearded faces, green distr...
Marble
Antique Simulated Porphyry Scagliola Pedestal, Italian
Located in London, GB
Antique simulated porphyry scagliola pedestal. Italian, early 20th century Measures: height 118cm, width 33cm, depth 33cm. This fine pedestal is made from simulated porphyry in maroon red. The pedestal is surmounted by a square plinth, which sits on the cylindrical column with twisted grooves. The column is set onto an octagonal base. Scagliola is a type of fine plaster...
Scagliola
Late 19th Century Neo-Baroque Handcarved Giltwood Wall Brackets, a Pair
Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES
Amazing pair of handcrafted carved brackets made from birch wood and finishided with a polish of gold leaf. Bracket dimension: 21,26 in/54 cm height x 3,93 in/10 cm width x 8,85 in...
Gold Leaf
Pair of Giltwood and Marble-Inlay Stands, French, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A pair of giltwood and marble-inlay stands French, 20th century Height 70cm, diameter 41cm Made to complement and display luxury items such as Sevres style porcelain vases, these fine stands are French-made, and date from the early 20th century. They are decorated with rich and pleasing giltwood carving in floral motifs, interlaced with songbirds around the four areas that lie just below the upper surface, which is inset with a small marble disc. The legs continue down in long arcing curves, and are connected with a simple cross design close to the base. Either as stand-alone pieces, but ideally with a suitable pair of objects...
Marble
$1,072
H 44.49 in W 11.42 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Metal and Wood Pedestal Table, Minimalist Design, 20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Metal and wood Pedestal Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 29cmx40cm Total H:113cm Top H: 95cm Materails : Metal - Wood Wear consistent with age and use : Please see photos
Metal
Italian 19th Century Baroque Pair of Candelabre
Located in palm beach, FL
Spectacular pair of gilded bronze candelabre. Seven candles can go on each candelabra, the decorations delicat of flowers with stones of colors in glass, gives all the charms of the ...
Bronze
18th Century Spanish Wooden Corinthian Capital Table Base
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Spanish wooden Corinthian capital table base.
Gold Leaf
Tall Corinthian Column Wood Pedestal Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring a touch of classical architecture into your home with this impressive Corinthian Column Pedestal. This classic column style stand features wood on all sides. Certainly makes a ...
Wood
Pair of English Carved Giltwood Torchère Stands or Pedestals
By James Moore
Located in London, GB
A good pair of candle stands in the manner of James Moore Constructed in well carved giltwood, rising from ‘S’ form tripartite scrolled feet, dressed with foliates, supporting lot...
Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Pedestal Cabinet
Located in Allerum, SE
A Swedish late Gustavian to early Empire pedestal cabinet, circa 1810-1820. The piece features a front door panel detailed with a textured pewter and lead mount. The classical mount ...
Pewter
Black Marble Column Pedestal with White Veining and Stepped Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black marble column shaped pedestal with white veining and stepped base. This black marble column-shaped pedestal is a striking piece that combines the grandeur of classical design with the sleek elegance of modern aesthetics. The deep, rich black marble is laced with discreet white veining, creating a dramatic and luxurious appearance. The column's silhouette is both stately and refined, and rises to meet the stepped base, which adds a sense of architectural solidity and grace. The pedestal's surface and finish are smooth, reflecting light and adding a subtle luster that enhances its luxurious feel. The white veining is not just a detail but a natural artwork...
Marble
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital
Located in Austin, TX
A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...
Marble
Swedish Art Deco Round Golden Elm End or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco round golden elm end or side table. Beautifully detailed pedestal base made of flame birch.
Birch, Elm
Mid-20th Century Walnut Wood Square Top Pedestal Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century walnut wood square top pedestal table (3 items available).
Walnut
$2,750
H 51.97 in Dm 16.1 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestal/ Plant Stand by THONET, Bentwood, AT ca. 1905
By Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rare, unusual Art Nouveau pedestal or plant stand by the famous company of Thonet in Vienna. Artfully designed in the early 20th century around 1906, this pedestal provides two round...
Bentwood
Tall Corinthian Column Painted Plaster Gesso Pedestal Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring a touch of classical architecture into your home with this impressive vintage Corinthian Column Pedestal. This classic column style stand is painted faux marbleized on all side...
Plaster, Gesso
Exceptional Pair Of Carved, Painted And Gilt Baroque Style Pedestals
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of finely crafted carved, painted and gilt finished column form pedestals in the Italian baroque style. The ebonized pedestals are barley twist in form with large carved and g...
Wood
19th Century Corinthian Parcel Gilt Pedestal Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th or possible late 18th Century French Corinthian pillar top table. Mounted on four carved lion paw feet, which are 18th Century. It is a pine base with original gilding whi...
Giltwood
Pair Victorian Faux Marble Column Shaped Pedestals
By Bonzanigo
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Victorian Faux Marble column shaped Pedestals Each With: Circular Dished Tops :39cm diameter Tapering columns 10cm to 12cm diameter Square shaped stepped base Pine with Paintwork
Pine
Pair C19th Baroque style painted & gilded Pedestals
By Bonzanigo
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair C19th Baroque style painted & gilded Pedestals, Painted Pine with Faux marble veined painted Square tops, Barley Twist pedestals, Sitting on Square stepped plinth base, Dark...
Pine
Vintage Cherub Putti Garden Plant Stand/Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Cherub Putti Garden Plant Stand/Table This vintage circular pedestal features three cherubs holding up a round top. Its rough rustic finish make...
Resin
19th Century Burled Walnut Pedestal Table
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful 19th century Pedestal Table, crafted in walnut and burled walnut veneer. Characterized by its rounded top, apron drop feature, and tripod plinth with working hard...
Walnut
Sold
H 24.41 in W 20.48 in D 14.57 in
20th Century Antique Sculptural Oriental Side Table in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi
Located in Odense, DK
A decorative side table in oak with 4 legs. Made in the countryside by an unknown cabinetmaker, probably from India. Made in the early 20th century ca. A cute vintage wabi sabi...
Oak
19th Century Carved Gilt Wood Baroque Revival Table
Located in Hastings, GB
Late 19th century carved giltwood occasional table Baroque Revival table with original gilt and blue finish to the pedestal Rich blue vel...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century carved giltwood Venetian columns, each one in two parts with well carved and detailed continuous grape vines and putti, measures: ...
Giltwood
Italian, Bologna, Baroque Walnut Cavaletto da Scultore, Mid 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
this turned walnut stand with interestingly shaped feet was used for working on or displaying sculpture and previously had a platform that could be raised and lowered, can be easily ...
Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Cupid Wine Table Stand, circa 1750
Located in Portland, OR
18th century Italian table with a carving of cupid converted to a pedestal table around the turn of the century. The finely carved cupid is most likely Florentine and dating to circa...
Walnut
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H 34 in W 69 in D 19 in
18th Spanish Gilted Altar Console, Original Polychromed, Signed, Masterpiece
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental church Altar console. Original polychromed. Signed by Don Martin Astorgano. Masterpiece. Credenza.
Marble