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.
1940s Antique Vanity Baroque Spanish, Dressing Table, Hand Carved Walnut & Burl
Located in Miami, FL
Signed by Mariano Garcia. Early 20th century, antique vanity or entrance console, available entry mirror on a hand carved walnut frame, with a gold leaf surface finish. Venetian Baro...
Wood
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
1930s Venetian Cream Lacquered and Gilded Dressing Table by Fratelli Testolini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An elegant and highly decorative Venetian dressing table by Fratelli Testolini, dating from the 1930s, featuring an imposing, sculpted mirror and a refined combination of black lacqu...
Nutwood, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Walnut Wood Catalan Spanish Console, Desk or Vanity Table
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century walnut console table with a slab top above a frieze with two drawers with front decorated with and edge in each drawer and a single original iron pull . The table is s...
Iron
Antique 18th century baroque Dressing Table with Mirror
Located in Doha, QA
“MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHO’S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL”? This ladies’ antique dressing table is elegant and playful. It decorated ...
Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine
Classicism Dressing Table, Poudruese, Ladies Vanites Table, German, circa 1790
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique classic dressing table made of different fruit trees. Inlaid thread edge. Rectangular panel 5 front drawers, on four-cornered, down-tapering legs. Dressing table, so-called Poudreuse, southern Germany, circa 1790, 5 drawers, hinged at the top, central compartment with adjustable mirror...
Fruitwood
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles. Shown in ...
Wood
Chinese Beveled Leg Incense Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This shallow console table from the late 19th century was originally used as an offering table for burning incense or as the dressing table in a ...
Elm
$16,707
H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Large triptych dressing table, by Richard Faure, Paris, France, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Large dressing table By Richard Faure, France circa 1980. The combination of three mirrors (the middle one is of course colorless), the beautiful gypsum tree light sculpture and the ...
Stone, Brass
$2,588Sale Price|50% Off
H 56.7 in W 24.81 in D 16.54 in
19th Century French Mahogany Vanity Table with Swan's Heads in Empire Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved mahogany vanity table with black marble top. There is an original crystal oval mirror on the top part surrounded by two asymme...
Marble
A Fine French Art Deco Mirrored and Mahogany Vanity
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco engraved mirrored vanity with a mahogany base and one drawer.
Mirror, Mahogany
Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table
Located in Charleston, SC
Custom made Christopher Guy “vanity Fair” dressing table in a Java Café Varnish and Black Sea Silver Leaf finish. Retails at $6,101 plus shipping. Sophisticated and elegant mahogany ...
Silver Leaf
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity, Teak & Mirror, Circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.
Mirror, Teak
$2,300
H 26.25 in W 59.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Vanity, Console Table or Low Profile Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This piece features all teak wood construction with generous storage and a unique bowed front. A very versatile piece f...
Teak
Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s. This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
Mirror, Teak
French 1940s mirrored vanity
Located in Miami, FL
French Mirrored Vanity, Art Deco period. Beautiful patina.
Mirror, Wood
$1,750
H 59 in W 27.75 in D 13.75 in
French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and satinwood parquetry dressing table or coiffeuse, late 19th century. Incredibly luxurious petite dressing table...
Ormolu
$2,995
H 59.25 in W 34.25 in D 19.75 in
Early Widdicomb Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table With Mirror, Circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian vanity or dressing table with mirror By Widdicomb USA, Circa 1890s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 34.25"W x 19.75"D x 59.25...
Brass
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H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 12.6 in
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century catalan spanish hand carved walnut console table with three drawers. Very good quality carved Spanish console table, circa 1800-1900. Beautifully carved in walnut w...
Walnut
Antique Italian Three-Panels Mirror Vanity
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful three-panel vanity. The vanity features a central mirror flanked by two narrower side mirrors. Below the central mirror is a small table with marble top and two drawers. Th...
Gold Leaf
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H 28.55 in W 47.41 in D 15.56 in
Early 19th Century Walnut Wood Catalan Spanish Console, Desk or Vanity Table
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century walnut console table with a slab top above a frieze with two drawers with front decorated with and edge in each drawer and a single original iron pull . The table is s...
Iron
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H 30.12 in W 43.12 in D 13.39 in
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century catalan spanish hand carved walnut console table with two drawers. Very good quality carved Spanish console table, circa 1800-1900. Beautifully carved in walnut wit...
Walnut
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H 28.75 in W 45.48 in D 12.68 in
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century catalan spanish hand carved walnut console table with three drawers. Very good quality carved Spanish console table, circa 1800-1900. Beautifully carved in walnut w...
Walnut
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H 31.11 in W 69.69 in D 16.74 in
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century catalan spanish hand carved walnut console table with three drawers and Solomonic legs. The piece has a three central columns to suppor...
Walnut
Pair of Italian Walnut Demilune Consoles, circa 1740
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Demilune tops above shaped trestle supports with under scrolled feet joined by scrolling stretcher.
Walnut
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H 28.75 in W 45.48 in D 12.68 in
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century catalan spanish hand carved walnut console table with three drawers. Very good quality carved Spanish console table, circa 18...
Walnut
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H 29.14 in W 50.6 in D 15.67 in
Early 19th Century Walnut Wood Catalan Spanish Console, Desk or Vanity Table
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century walnut console table with a slab top above a frieze with three drawers with front decorated with and edge in each drawer and a single original iron pull . The table is...
Iron
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H 31.11 in W 49.22 in D 17.72 in
Late 19th Century Catalan Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century catalan spanish hand carved walnut console table with three drawers. Very good quality carved Spanish console table, circa 18...
Walnut
Spanish Console Table with Marble Top by Mariano Garcia
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish console table with marble top by Mariano Garcia.
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H 30 in W 60 in D 33.25 in
French Baroque Style Gold Gilt Kidney Vanity Desk & Chair attr. to Roma Furn.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely Ornate Vintage Baroque style Kidney Shaped Vanity with Matching Chair attributed to Roma Furniture Co. This eye catching set features a kidney shaped vanity table...
Resin, Synthetic