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.
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
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
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
$2,629Sale 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
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity
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
$1,912
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 12.6 in
Franco Albini Console or Vanity Table in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1970s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century French Riviera style console or vanity table fully made of rattan, woven wicker, and brass. This delightful and unique organic piece was designed by the mastery ...
Brass
Antiqued Serpentine Mirrored Vanity Dressing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A striking mirrored vanity dressing table or writing desk from the San Francisco estate of late California senator Dianne Feinstein, (1933-2023). The elegant piece features a scallop...
Metal
French 1940s mirrored vanity
Located in Miami, FL
French Mirrored Vanity, Art Deco period. Beautiful patina.
Mirror, Wood
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
A 19th-century Spanish console table in walnut.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A 19th-century Spanish side table in walnut, featuring a beautifully grained top and elegant turned legs, highlighted by a stunning wrought iron stretcher. Perfect for use as a table...
Iron
$1,874Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.19 in W 39.57 in D 13.78 in
Carved Spanish Console in Renaissance Style, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Beautiful antique carved oak console in the Spanish Renaissance Revival style, full of charm and decorative character. The front showcases detailed hand-carved panels with elegant fo...
Wrought Iron
$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
$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
$18,750
H 29.75 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
French Mid-Century Pecan Wood Dressing Table with Parquetry, 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) pecan wood dressing table with a parquetry top and mirror (20" high) over a drawer centered by 2 open side shelves.
Nutwood
$2,342
H 28.75 in W 34.26 in D 13 in
Early 20th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Wood Console Table
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Early 20th century walnut console table with slab top on a frieze with two drawer fronts decorated with carved and incised floral motifs with additional decoration and two original i...
Wrought Iron
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
19th c. Lady table
Located in Casteren, NL
Antique varnished lady table with copper and ivory inlay. The interior holds a mirror, several boxes and one drawer. This table is made in south of France ...
Copper