Baroque Wall Decorations
BAROQUE STYLE
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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Style: Baroque
19th Century Oil Painting Battle Scene from Adam Eugen
By Eugen Adam
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil painting battle scene of Adam Eugen (1817-1880).
Oil on canvas. Military scene from the time of the Spanish War of Succession, signed and dated Eugen ...
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19th Century German Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Marcel Delmotte, Drawing, Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marcel Delmotte (1901-1984) , drawing , signed
Measures: 31 x 23 cm
and 46 x 38 cm.
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Italian Baroque Period Drawing of the Head of John The Baptist
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine drawing from the early Baroque period is in Sanguine on laid paper.
this Italian drawing in a rich brown-red is framed in a fine old gilded frame...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Wood
Jan Frans van Bloemen called Orizzonte (Antwerp 1662-Rome 1749), Roman Landscape
Located in CH
A Late 17th early 18th century Italian landscape with figures of
the Roman Campagna by Jan Frans van Bloemen (Antwerp 12
May 1662 - Rome 13 June 1749)...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
19th century Dutch Portrait Oil on Canvas
By Ferdinand Bol 1
Located in Savannah, GA
Early copy of Dutch painting. Oil on canvas in antique style wooden frame. “Elisabeth Bas (1571, in Kampen – 2 August 1649 in Amsterdam) was a figure in the Dutch Republic. She was the wife of Jochem Hendrickszoon Swartenhont, an admiral in the navy of the Dutch Republic and military hero.
The portrait is now in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, where it is known as Elisabeth Bas and attributed to Ferdinand Bol...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Very Fine Late 17th Century Allegorical Flemish Brussels Baroque Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine late 17th century allegorical Flemish Brussels Baroque tapestry
Period: Late 17th century
Country: Brussels, Belgium
Measures: Depth 0.75"
Width 111"
Height 10...
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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Tapestry
17th-18th Century Venetian Painting
Located in Pembroke, MA
Venetian School painting of four angels, allegorically depicting the variable winds of change and time. Unsigned, believed to be by a follower of Pietro Li...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
19th Century Panoramic French Pastoral Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A huge late 19th century oil on linen landscape painting of a French pastoral scene featuring hills, valleys, rivers, a castle, city, lake and peasants and nobility as well as animal...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Important 19th Century Painting, Anonymous
By Diego Velã¡zquez
Located in Miami, FL
19th century painting, anonymous.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
17th Century Flemish Tapestry, "Rescue of the Nymph Io from the Giant Argus"
Located in Atlanta, GA
The scene depicting a well-known Roman and Greek Myth: Hera, wife of Zeus has turned his lover, the nymph Io, into a cow and has cast her out of the heavens to earth and the garden of Nemea and ordered Argus, the all seeing Giant, to watch over her. Zeus sends Hermes...
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Silk, Wool
Francesco Graziani, Italian Oil on Canvas "Battle Scene on a Bridge"
Located in CH
A late 17th century Italian oil on canvas of a battle scene on a bridge by Francesco Graziani called Ciccio Napoletano (active in Naples late 17th/18th century).
Measurements are ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Italian Neapolitan Battle Scene, Late 17th Century
Located in CH
A fantastic late 17th-early 18th century Italian oil on canvas of a battle scene attributed to Francesco Graziani.
Measurements are canvas only.
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Italian Floral Still Lifes
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Italian school, early 19th century, floral still lifes in Florentine frames.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
18th C Pair of Engravings "Allegory and European Monarchs"
Located in Charleston, SC
A very rare and unusual pair of engravings from the 18th century out of Oslo, Germany. The first in the pair is an allegory of the Book of Daniel, C...
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18th Century German Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Large Baroque Carved and Gilt Wood Angels, Italian 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional and rare pair of carved and gilt hard wood angels. Each is about 2 feet high with incredible detail and presence. Original gilding with excellent original patina. Ital...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Walnut
Hand-Colored Engraving of the Ceiling of the Church of Santa Costanza in Frame
Located in Pembroke, MA
A large, nicely-framed Italian hand-colored engraving in tones of terracotta and black (17th century, with more recent matte and frame) by Pietro Bartoli. The engraving depicts the mosaic ceiling in the church of Santa Costanza outside of Rome, which was studied by the ecclesiatical archaeologist Giovanni Ciampini. The mosaic ceiling no longer exists, but is known through various depictions of the artwork, such as this engraving. The images include Christian imagery including the sacrifice of Cain and Abel and possibly Noah building the ark. The upper row of mosaics is believed to represent scenes from the New Testament, with caryatids dividing the ceiling into twelve segments. The engraving is captioned in Latin: "Opus Musiuum olim in tholo Templi, quod vulgo creditur Bacchi, nunc Sancte Constantie extra Portam Piam cariatides, et Telamones in duodecium dividant Segmenta, ubi plura autumnales ferias, et piscationis Genium demostrant, iuxta interpretionem Ciampini qui mediatatem exhibet Veterum monum." In the 17th century, the church of Santa Costanza was known as the "Temple of Bacchus," and was the site of rowdy Bacchic festivals until Pope Clement XI banned the rites in 1720. Pietro Santo...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Paint, Wood, Ink
17th Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Scenes of Roman Life by Pietro Bartoli
By Pietro Santo Bartoli
Located in Pembroke, MA
A large, nicely-framed Italian hand-colored engraving in tones of terracotta and black. The engraving depicts various figures and scenes from the house of Titus, including angels in chariots bringing love and prosperity, boys playing childhood games, fishing, and other elements of Roman life (17th century, with more recent matte and frame). Engraving is captioned in Latin: "Pictura qua Domus Titi fornices exornabat, plures exhibens Genios in bigis, variosque puerorum ludos, et piscationem, ultra alias principales figuras." "Petrus Sancte Bartoli delin." Pietro Santo...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Paint, Wood
Venetian Style Faux Marble Plaster Bracket
Located in Riverdale, NY
Venetian style faux marble bracket of cast plaster, beautifully paint decorated with gilt highlights on ivory. The top is painted in a faux marble technique for a rosy marble effect,...
Category
1930s European Vintage Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Plaster
European Brass Alms Plate
Located in Essex, MA
With a bold design with central gadrooned pinwheel and outer border with Latin inscription. Used to place offerings during church service.
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Late 17th Century European Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
European Baroque Brass Alms Plate
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with central star with radiating lions heads and flowers. Punch work border.
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Late 17th Century European Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
European Baroque Brass Alms Plate
Located in Essex, MA
Boldly embossed with inscription on the outer rim.
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Late 17th Century European Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
19th-C. Continental Baroque Tapestry Depicting Boar’s Head Feast - Wall Art
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century continental tapestry depicting the Boar’s head feast. The tapestry is mounted on a large wooden stretcher with hanging wire. The Boar’s Head feast originated i...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
Late 17th-Early 18th Century Pair of French Needlework
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 17th to early 18th century pair of French silk needlework on linen fragments. Featuring magnificent baroque urns spilling rare flowers against vines crowned & encapsulating fleu...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Silk
Neptune and Amphitrite 19th Century French School
Located in Madrid, ES
Neptune and amphitrite 19th century.
French school
oil on canvas.
Dim.: 66 x 51 cm.
Good conditions.
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Antique French Tapestry Verdure Birds Wool & Silk 1920 6x7
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Tapestry Verdure Birds Wool & Silk 1920 6x7
6' x 7'3" 221cm x 183cm
"A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting birds amongst a verdure setting. Beautiful colo...
Category
1920s French Vintage Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
Giuseppe Pesci (Parma ?- 1722) " Still Life with Fruit, Flowers and a Parrot "
Located in Madrid, ES
Giuseppe Pesci (Parma ? - 1722)
Still life with fruit, flowers and a parrot
Oil on canvas
58,5 x 73 cm
Artist with scarce biographical information, we know that Giuseppe Pesci ...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Portrait of "Jean De Monfort" Copy of Anthonie Van Dyck, 18th Century VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
Portrait of "Jean de Monfort" copy of Anthonie Van Dyck,
Oil on canvas, 18th century, 54cm x 43cm, 66cmx 55cm framed.
Origin German private collection.
Very good condition.
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
German School 19th Century "Portrait Military Flutist" Signed
Located in Madrid, ES
Richter Karl, artist of the 19th century.
Flutist of a military band in appropriate uniform, with sheet music,
Signed lower right
Oil/canvas
Frame approximately 70 x 57cm.
Good con...
Category
19th Century German Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Godfried Maes 17th Century Flemish Baroque Saint George Martyrdom 1681
By Godfried Maes
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning 17th Century Baroque Martyrdom of St George by the Flemish Godfried Maes or Godefroy Maes
the Southern Netherlandish painter Antwerp 1649 - 1700, a large vertically set oi...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Poplar
17th Century English Portrait of Lady Jane Bromley as Young Widow 1640 circa
Located in Milan, IT
Reputed Portrait of Jane Bromley, as a Young Widow by British, English School, oil on canvas painting circa 1640/1650, in good condition, set in a modern frame. It comes from a priva...
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Pair of Antique Friezes in the Shape of a Flower
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of antique friezes in wood in the shape of a flower. They bear traces of lacquering, now erased by time. I just had the centrale part redone, to gi...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique 17th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique 17th century Flemish Verdure Tapestry depicting the Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau. The tape...
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Late 17th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
Spectacular Pair of Antique Italian Carved Wood Sconces, 19th Century
Located in palm beach, FL
Spectacular and masives pair of wooden wall lamp has decorated with carved acanthus leaves with four arms of lights. The patina of time is superb, indeed the colors white, natural wood, golden and cracked gives a romantic and timeless tone to these Italian baroque lamps.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Corner Wall Brackets
Located in Charleston, SC
Magnificent pair of 18th century Italian giltwood corner wall brackets. Each bracket is adorned with a carved Nubian Prince.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold
Wood sculptured Painted and gilt Overdoor Piece, Rococo, mid 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rococo hand carved and painted overdoor piece, mid 18th century. Original condition and with fantastic feeling to it.
Category
Mid-18th Century European Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Pair of Italian Still Lifes by Pietro Francesco Gambone
Located in IT
Pietro Francesco Gambone (Turin -Italy, 1682-1740)
Couple of still lifes with flowers and fruits
Oil on canvas
The two paintings, of good quality...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Set of Six Hand-Colored Palissy Ware Lithographs by Rose-Joseph Lemercier
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six (6) lithographs, hand-colored, from a French monograph on the work of Bernard Palissy (1510-1589), the inspiration for Minton's Majolica, shown at the 1851 Great Exhibit...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Italian Baroque Giltwood and Marble Wall Bracket
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular Siena marble top and acanthus carved gilded wood bracket.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Pair of Rococo Style Landscapes After Francois Boucher Oils on Canvas
Located in Nashville, TN
Early to Mid-19th century. Very colorful.
The Bridge
The Mill
Craquelure throughout as visible in photos.
Later frames.
Later frames (mid-20th century), typical wear
Sight of ca...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Baroque wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Rembrandt van Rijn, Basilius Besler, and Flemish. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $495,000 while the average work can sell for $4,328.
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