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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French Baroque Style German Brass Tray Top Yale Burge Coffee Table
By Yale Burge
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Baroque Style German brass tray top yale burge coffee table. Elegant French Country Baroque style walnut coffee table with solid brass removable two handled tray top. The well crafted wood...
Brass
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
Italian Venetian Etched Glass and Bronze Vanity Tray, Style of Ercole Barovier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (1950s) glass mirrored vanity tray in rounded rectangular form featuring an etched courtship scene with gilt bronze scroll relief handles, rope-form striped glass fr...
Brass
Multipurpose side table wood briar 3 top antici
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Multipurpose side table wood briar 3 top antici
Wood
Contemporary Boton Three Side Table in Conacaste Solid Wood by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Inspired by old brass buttons and cuff links, this series includes three different table tops each with a distinct base. The series continues to grow and each piece can be modified t...
Wood
Teak Tray Side Table, Danish Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful teak tray side table, top is removable and legs fold together. Ready for a new home.
Teak
$750
H 20 in W 26.5 in D 16 in
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Faux Bamboo, Brass, Tray Top Table, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Faux Bamboo, Brass, Tray Top Table A chic bronze faux bamboo table, the tray top with handles raised on a folded base. Stamped Jansen Industria, Ar...
Bronze
$750
H 24.75 in W 30.25 in D 22.5 in
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Style Lacquered and Gilt Tole Tray Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italian Chinoiserie style black lacquered tole tray table with folding ebonized wood base. It features a delightful, intricately hand-painted design with butterflies and flowers in g...
Metal
French Rattan Elephant Tray Table or Drinks Table, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching woven rattan end table or drinks table with removable tray top. France, 1940s-1950s. This elephant shaped end table stand was beautifully constructed in hand braided rat...
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
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H 11 in Dm 16 in
Red Lacquered Pedestal Tray/Table from Thailand, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small pedestal tray table, hand-crafted in Thailand, circa 1920. Teak and bamboo finished in black and red lacquer, with mirror and colored stone insets. Turned base. 16 inches...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Folding Trays
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of matching tables serving tray tables in Campaign styling. Made of walnut wood features a rectangular removable serving tray top with riveted handles, decorative brass deta...
Brass
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
$696 / item
H 17.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Contemporary Boton Three Side Table, Conacaste Wood with Black Stain by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Inspired by old brass buttons and cuff links, this series includes three different table tops each with a distinct base. The series continues to grow and each piece can be modified t...
Wood
Moroccan Folding Tray Table in Brass and wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Traditional Moroccan Folding Tray Table, Brass, Wood, Morocco, 1940s-1950s. This moorish brass tray table features a round brass tray...
Brass
$4,895
H 19.5 in W 28.75 in D 21.88 in
Chinoiserie Papier Mache Tray Table (Tray on Stand) from England
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful English tray table or tray on stand from the Aesthetic Movement Period, featuring a rectangular tray of papier mache with a recessed center showing a decorative Chinoiser...
Wood, Paper
Moorish Inlaid Six-Legged Folding Side Table and Brass Tray Top.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Moorish Inlaid Six-Legged Folding Side Table and Brass Tray Top. The inlay work makes this folding tray an exceptional handmade side table. A hand carved turned wood base of 6 legs ...
Brass
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H 27.17 in W 14.97 in D 25.2 in
wood and leather serving table tray, cocktail bar, vintage corner table
Located in Milano, IT
Stylish portable wood tray for living and dining room with folding structure and storage for bottles made in solid wood and crocodile leather. Use it as a conventional tray to carry ...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Wooden Florentine Gilt Tray, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing Italian Florentine tray. Manufactured in Florence, Italy. Hand-painted in gold and brown shades. Wooden tray is in a good condition w...
Wood
Vintage Wooden Florentine Gilt Tray, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing Italian Florentine tray. Manufactured in Florence, Italy. Hand-painted in gold and turquoise shades. Wooden tray is in a good conditi...
Wood
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H 25.79 in W 19.69 in D 13.19 in
Baroque Revival Table with Two Removable Brass Trays, France, circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Baroque Revival table with removable tray from France, early 19th century, circa 1930-1940. Made of walnut veneer this artfully piece shows great designed legs and comes wi...
Brass
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H 23 in W 20.27 in D 15.35 in
Baroque Revival Table with Removable Brass Tray, France, circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Baroque Revival table with removable tray from France, early 19th century, circa 1930-1940. Made of solid walnut this artfully hand carved piece shows great designed legs a...
Brass
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H 2.76 in W 32.29 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tray Baroque revival. Square smooth stand
Located in VALENZA, IT
Big Barocco style silver tray with handles and the Stand is in a modern, square sectional style The tray is solid silver 925 70(82 at th...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 29 in W 24.5 in D 16 in
Antique Hand-Carved Italian Walnut Baroque Tea Serving Table with Serving Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite antique Italian walnut baroque tea serving table was crafted entirely by hand from solid walnut by talented Italian sculp...
Walnut