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.
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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
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 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
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
$1,163
H 66.54 in W 17.72 in D 26.97 in
1930s English Art Deco Oak Dressing Table with Full Length Triple Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautifully simple 1930s Art Deco triple dressing mirror / vanity from England. This vanity has a single deep drawer of solid oak with simple oak wood drawer handles. Above is a la...
Oak
$3,750
H 29.25 in W 29.75 in D 16 in
18th Century Venetian Rococo Chinoiserie Yellow Polychrome Paint Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most charming authentic antique Venetian Chinoiserie decorated poudreuse (dressing table) with beautifully aged original patina! Venice, Italy, 18th century A wonderful...
Gesso, Mercury Glass, Wood, Oak, Pine, Paint
18th century Louis XVI Dressing Table
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI dressing table, France 1780. For the beautiful marquetry, the maker combined two types of veneer: Walnut and kingwood. The dressing...
Kingwood, Walnut
French 1940s mirrored vanity
Located in Miami, FL
French Mirrored Vanity, Art Deco period. Beautiful patina.
Mirror, Wood
$3,780
H 53 in W 38 in D 24 in
Christopher Guy Sculptural French Regency Mahogany Vanity with Oval Mirror
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A striking Christopher Guy “Vanity Fair” dressing table that functions as both a luxurious beauty station and a sculptural design statement. Crafted in rich high‑gloss Java Café maho...
Ultrasuede, Mirror, Wood, Mahogany
$4,160
H 47.25 in W 34.45 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Vanity/Dressing Table with Round Mirror, France, Circa 1930's
Located in Beirut, LB
A rare and beautifully preserved example of French Art Deco cabinetmaking, this vanity dressing table dates to circa 1930's and speaks the period's design language with complete conf...
Mirror, Wood
$3,131
H 62.21 in W 46.86 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Vanity Table in Walnut with Mirror, Italian Design, 1940s
Located in Premariacco, IT
An elegant Art Deco-style dressing table from the 1940s, featuring a refined walnut frame and a geometric, sinuous design typical of Italian furniture from that period. This piece o...
Metal, Brass
$3,380
H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...
Mahogany, Walnut
Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror & Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Vanity dressing table w/ mirror & drawer.
Glass, Wood
$9,500
H 29.5 in W 44.5 in D 25.75 in
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and spectacular George III period (1760-1820) Beau Brummell gentleman's dressing table. There is no mistaking this remarkably distinctive table's complex design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention, add interest, and become a conversational talking point wherever you place it. Metamorphic like, the multipurpose piece transforming from a library table or console - vanity - work table - writing desk) Refined elegant sophistication at its finest, born in late 18th / early 19th century at the height of the George III Regency period, also known as the golden age of classical English furniture design. Exquisitely hand-crafted of the finest mahogany, having a rectangular top with warm, rich, highly figured swirl - flame mahogany, contrasting satinwood string banding and intricate cross-banded inlays, covered with an optional later glass top, above a trio of drawers affixed with beautiful gilt brass lion pull hardware, the center drawer opening to reveal a divided interior fitted with numerous compartments, richly grained mahogany veneered lids, and a lovely Worcester porcelain desk set. Above the drawer a pull-out panel with inset green felt functions as both a writing - work surface extension and brushing slide. Flanking the main drawer, a pair of drawers slide-outward and open to reveal brass hinged large panel mirrors that can also be used to double the work surface, when lifted the mirrors can rotate and additional lidded storage compartments are revealed, including a pin cushion for sewing, horse hair bristle brush, and divided slots coin compartment. Having elegant clean lines, simple apron, highest-quality reinforced drawers to support the additional weight and allow them to fully extend, all rising on tapered square legs, terminating in patinated brass capped feet with casters. Dimensions: (approx) 29.5" High, 44.5" Wide, 25.75" Deep (table form) Provenance: From the Collection of Gloria Monnet Nicholson, Tulsa, Oklahoma Acquisition: Acquired from highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. June 2022 Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts Signature Auction #8085 catalog. Who was Beau Brummell: George Bryan "Beau" Brummell (1778–1840) was an important figure in Regency England and, for many years, the arbiter...
Brass
$2,090Sale Price|23% Off
H 63 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in
English Dressing Table, Nutwood & Brass, Edwardian Style, Circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Well-restored English dressing table from around 1900, crafted in nutwood with elegant proportions and a warm, natural tone. The piece features an oval tilting mirror framed by two s...
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 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 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 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.