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.
Portuguese Tab Table from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Tab table Portuguese from the 17th century, in mahogany wood. Circular-shaped top, waist with two drawers, turned legs, two of which are gates. Missing drawers. Dim.: (open) 81 x 11...
Wood
Antique Rococo Giltwood Console With Marble Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This grand antique Rococo console table is a breathtaking masterpiece of European artistry, epitomizing the drama and movement of the 18th-century French aesthetic. Expertly hand-car...
Marble
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk
Located in Troy, NY
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza or Desk. A rare, multi-functional piece, the doors opening to reveal a fitted interior with eight drawers and a small middle door, the slanted top with a fall front desk compartment...
Walnut
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
Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood and Marble Console from Rome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Italian 18th century Baroque st. giltwood, Brèche de Sicile, and Sienna marble console from Rome. The freestanding console is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine...
Marble
Early 18th century German Baroque Walnut Center Table
Located in Troy, NY
Early 18th century German Baroque Walnut Center Table with unusual bold spiral turned legs, connected by flat box stretcher, standing on bun feet. Ou...
Walnut
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
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. Th...
Iron
Italian 19th century Baroque st. Specimen Marble and Giltwood coffee table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative Italian 19th century Baroque st. Specimen Marble and Giltwood coffee table. This exceptional table is raised on an octagonal base with a mottled Gil...
Marble
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood, Faux Painted Marble Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood, faux painted marble, and glass coffee table. The table is raised by an exceptional and most decorative scalloped...
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
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
Hand Carved French Console Table, with Granite Top
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand Carved French Console Table, with Granite Top This is a very unusual piece, the table has a waxed finish, it is hand carved in stained walnut with an Urn and Swag decoration, i...
Granite
Transitional 81-Inch Dining Table with Porcelain Calacatta Top
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Transitional 81-Inch Dining Table with Porcelain Calacatta Top and Turned Trestle Base brings together two design eras at one table. A long rectangular porcelain slab in a Calaca...
Porcelain
Grotto, Table, Oak, 19 Century, Serpent, Carved, Scroll, Medullary Ray
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely, carved detailing the the edge of the top and rococo scrollwork stem and feet which incorporate shell detailing inside the scrolls This table is crisply carved with characteristic grotto ornamentation creating the form with the scrollwork stem and legs carved with shell and other motifs. The top has an unusual 4cm carved acanthus leaf edge. The use of oak shows that, unlike much grotto furniture...
Oak
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Italian Baroque Venetian Walnut Burl Black Top Glass Dining Table Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive Early 20th century Italian Baroque Rococo dining table, circa 1920s. Features a serpentine form with reverse painted black glass top showcasing hand painted foliate ov...
Glass, Walnut, Burl
Period Baroque Painted and Gilt Italian Table From the Estate of Cynthia Phipps
Located in Hudson, NY
This table crafted in carved painted and gilded wood was made in Italy, circa 1700. The style is fully Baroque and at one point may have had a specimen marble top. The present top is...
Wood
17th Century Dutch inlaid Draw-Leaf Table
Located in Troy, NY
Dutch extension table of typical form. The top and each of the extension leaves feature an inlaid star in the center and linear inlay around the edge, conf...
Oak
Gilt console table with marble top - Veneto, mid-19th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant carved and gilded wooden console, of Venetian manufacture, datable to the mid-19th century, in the transitional period between Louis Philippe and Charles X. The cabinet has a...
Gold Leaf
Spanish 17th Century Baroque Walnut Center or Console Table
Located in Troy, NY
Unique and rare table with unusual figural carved details, from northern Spain, probably Aragon. The single plank top above two lyre-shaped legs connected by shaped stretchers. A won...
Walnut
Spanish Chestnut Dining Table in Baroque Style with Wrought-Iron Supports, 1900s
Located in Casteren, NL
This characterful Spanish dining table was crafted around 1900 from solid chestnut. It is a reproduction of a considerably earlier Spanish table design originating in the late Renais...
Steel
Ebony console unique model by Michel Kiriliuk
Located in LE PRÉ-SAINT-GERVAIS, FR
This unique and original work of art was sculpted by Michel Kiriliuk. Born in France and self-taught, this sculptor, interior designer, and painter describes himself as an ultra-baro...
Brass
Antique Ebonized Carved Wood Center Table with Brass Stretchers and Paw Feet
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant antique ebonized wood table distinguished by its dramatic sculptural form and richly carved decoration. The rectangular top features an elaborate carved border with orname...
Metal
Table, 18th Century, Italian, Baroque, Walnut, Narrow, One Piece Top
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, narrow, Italian, baroque, walnut, cabinet or sidetable. This table has unusual, narrow proportions and was probably originally conceived as a stand for a table cabinet or ...
Walnut
Walnut Table with Wrought Iron Parts, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Walnut table with wrought iron parts, Spain, 17th century. Walnut table with rectangular top that has two legs in a very particular shape called “Saint Anthony” and two curved faste...
Wrought Iron
Baroque 17th Century Italian or Maltese Marquetry Center table or Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Very unusual and rare small Bureau Plat, the frieze containing one drawer, finished all around and freestanding. Italian or possibly of Maltese Orig...
Walnut, Olive
Superb Pair of *Nembro Giallo* Marble Bases with Lapis Lazuli Inlay.
Located in Madrid, ES
Superb pair of *Nembro Giallo* marble bases with Lapis Lazuli inlay. 75 x 80 x 20 cm A superlative and imposing pair, featuring depictions of winged lions. Provenance: Venice, pri...
Marble
Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood and Faux marble console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and uniquely proportioned Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood and Faux marble console. This handsome and rare narrow depth console is raised on mottled Giltwood ...
Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Marble-Top Console with Puttis
Located in New York, NY
19th century Italian carved wood marble-top console. Has carved Puttis to the front and sides. Marble is green and one inch thick. The console is all carved wood.
Marble
Italian 18th Century Scagliola Rectangular Console Tabletop
Located in London, GB
Italian 18th century scagliola rectangular console tabletop Italian, 18th Century Height 4cm, width 117cm, depth 60cm This wonderful console tabletop was crafted in Italy during the...
Scagliola
An Italian 18th century Giltwood, Mecca, and marble wall bracket/console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most unique Italian 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood, Mecca, and Breche D' Alep marble wall bracket/console. The wonderful wall mounted shelf/console has an intric...
Marble
Important Italian Table 17th Century Marble Marquetry
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Italian Table 17th Century Marble Marquetry Italy Large TABLE with a top with floral scrolls on the spandrels, centered with a stylized floral motif Marble marquetry top...
Marble
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
Rare Spanish Chestnut Table or Writing Desk with Hand-Forged Iron Stretchers
Located in Casteren, NL
This distinctive Spanish table was crafted around 1770 from solid chestnut. Its restrained, architectural form reflects the Spanish provincial Baroque tradition, combining a substant...
Steel
Italian Rustic Antique Console Table, Carved Wood, Lyre Trestle Legs, 1800s
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian rustic country wooden console table, with trestle style legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina that makes it look wonderful in eve...
Wood
19th C. Spanish Baroque Walnut Refectory Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional antique Spanish refectory table was crafted in walnut circa 1850 and reflects the robust elegance, architectural presence, and honest utility associated with Spanish...
Wrought Iron
Games Table in the Baroque Style, 1st Half 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Games table in the Baroque style with a curved apron and legs with brass applications. The tabletop and apron are marquetry decorated and veneered in walnut. The interior contains st...
Walnut
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood and Sarrancolin Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood and Sarrancolin marble console. The wall mounted console is raised by elegant and extremely decorative cabriole legs with beautif...
Marble
pair of Tuscan mid 17th century Baroque Period Walnut and Marble consoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and important pair of Tuscan mid 17th century Baroque Period Walnut and Marble consoles. Each impressive freestanding console is raised by ball and block supports below...
Marble
18th century, Italian Baroque Lacquered and Gilt Center Tray Table
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Baroque Lacquered and Gilt Center Tray Table This baroque table in lacquered and gilded wood was made in Turin in the eighteenth century according to the chara...
Wood
Early 1900s Hand Carved Walnut Tray Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare antique intricately hand carved solid walnut tray table. Glass tray comes loose. Brass tray handles.
Brass
18th C. Portuguese Rosewood Console Table, Baroque Style w/Exceptional Detail
Located in East Point, GA
A substantial Portuguese carved rosewood console table from the late 18th to early 19th century. This antique table from Portugal, exhibiting strong Baroque and Iberian influences, h...
Brass
Baroque-Style Hand-Carved Console Table with Floral Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ornate and richly detailed Baroque-style console table, hand-carved in wood with elaborate scrolling motifs and floral embellishments. This dramatic piece features a shaped top wi...
Wood
$24,417Sale Price|20% Off
Tavolo Ferro Battuto Color Oro in Foglia e Piano Ottagonale Nero Marmorizzato
Located in Rimini, IT
Tavolo da entrata piano ottagonale Nero e base ferro battuto decoro foglia oro . Tavolo di grande impatto estetico e dalle dimensioni importanti, realizzato dalla Cupioli nella mi...
Wrought Iron
18th Century, Italian Naples Baroque Carved Wood Console
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Naples baroque carved wood console This console made of richly carved and gilded with “Mecca” wood, is a characteristic example...
Wood, Giltwood
Mahogany Table Foldable Legs, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The four legs joined together by straight "chambranas" and fixed to the board with chambranas do not present remarkable decorative elements, but a series of metal fittings that allow...
Mahogany
Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptionally rare, large, museum quality, Tuscan, Baroque, walnut, rent or center table or tavolino with detachable top and single drawer - This beautiful, rent table is an unco...
Walnut
Spanish Baroque Style Console Table with Mirror, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Striking Spanish Baroque style console table with matching mirror, dating to the early 20th century. The console features a demi-lune shape supported by elegant Solomonic twisted le...
Leather, Glass, Mirror, Hardwood
Italian Late 19th Century Baroque St. Carved Stone, Wood And Mosaic Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A palatial and uniquely scaled Italian late 19th century Baroque st. carved stone, patinated wood and mosaic center table. This spectacular table is raised by three elegant 'C' scrol...
Stone, Marble
Italian Venetian Cream-Lacquered and Gilded Dressing Table by Fratelli Testolini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An elegant Venetian dressing table by Fratelli Testolini, dating from the 1930s, distinguished by its refined proportions, richly carved mirror frame, and sophisticated cream lacquer...
Walnut
Console table with mirror, made of bronze, marble, and glass, “Regina d’Oro,” 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
A stunning console table with a matching mirror, featuring rich ornamental decorations in the Baroque/Rococo style, with floral motifs, volutes, and finely crafted details. The cons...
Marble, Bronze
Set of two Andalusian chairs in yellow ocre polychrome wood with birds
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Set of two Andalusian chairs in yellow ocre polychrome wood with birds From the 1980´s Very Romantic with a chalky classic finish for interiors with ...
Wood
1850s European Empire Mahogany Pair Armchairs with Griffin God Face and Feet
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
1850s European Empire Mahogany pair armchairs with Griffin God face and feet.. Upholstery with Osborne & Little with heraldic pattern in cross stich fabric. Dimensions Chair H...
Wood
Victorian Marble Pietra Dura Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb Victorian mahogany centre table, possible Italian, with a wonderful pietra dura marble top depicting roses, excellent original condition.
Belgian Black Marble
Italian early 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood and marble center table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality Italian early 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood and marble center table. This exceptionally detailed circular table is raised by three richly carved Gi...
Marble
Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood Mirror and Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A palatially scaled and high quality Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood and Gris St. Anne marble matching console and mirror. The stately oval shaped mirror with its original ...
Marble
Italian Baroque 18th Century Octagonal Fruit Wood and Leather inset Center Table
Located in Troy, NY
Italian Baroque 18th Century Octagonal Fruit Wood and Leather inset Center Table. Elegant and charming Italian octagonal small Center or Occasional Table, The leather inset octagonal...
Leather, Fruitwood
A Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Baroque Center Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
With a later round decorated top over three carved figures each with a symbol on each side, ending with paw feet on a later triangular plinth, decoration refraiched, The six symbols...
Wood
A Long 17th Century Carved Oak Baluster Leg Table from Flanders
Located in Dallas, TX
At over nine feet long, this sumptuous oak baluster leg table was hand-carved with an H-stretcher in Flanders, circa 1680. Long tables such as these...
Oak
Eclectic Metal Console Table Designed by Piero Figura for Atena, 80s
By Piero Figura, Atena
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Baroque console table in solid pewter, designed by Piero Figura for Atena Peltri d'autore.
Pewter
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Giltwood and Faux Painted Consoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Italian 18th century Baroque giltwood, faux painted marble and polychrome freestanding consoles. Each console is raised by an elegant square faux painted green mar...
Giltwood