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.
Pair of Murano Glass Silver Flecked Rose Candelabra
Located in Riverdale, NY
Gorgeous pair of large antique Murano hand blown glass candlesticks with gorgeous swirls of silver flecks with pink opaline rose buds. Be...
Blown Glass
Pair Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Floral Scalloped Edge Chinoiserie Plates
By De Drie Astonne, Delft, De Porceleyne Fles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine matched pair of antique Delft Chinoiserie plates. In tin glazed blue and white Dutch Delft pottery. The center with blue underglaze floral decoration and the rim with white ...
Delft
18th Century Indo-Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Bed
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved early 18th Century Indo-Portuguese Rosewood bed.
Rosewood
Cassettone or Bureau-Chest, Late 16th Century, Italian Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional museum quality, Italian, renaissance walnut cassettone with fitted bureau in the upper part & exceptional Bambocci carving, Lombardy. This magnificent cassettone exudes the character and quality of the finest, late-Renaissance furniture. Late 16th century, Northern Italian furniture often had the sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were unique sculptures in their own right. The putti on this cassettone are beautifully carved and of sculptural quality. Each angel has one arm raised to heaven, a poignant touch. Showing customary signs of wear from time, the lion’s paw feet make a great statement. This cassettone was conceived to have visual impact through the quality of the carving, as well as being very practical with the writing compartment fitted in the top part. It has survived in very original condition with a few small repairs and losses, and the color and patina are warm and lustrous. This cassettone was illustrated in one of the seminal works on Lombardy furniture in the 1969 and has been in two renowned collections. The hinged top in two sections faced with a solid moulded edge. The front part has a fall front and opens to reveal a writing compartment. The fall front retains its original lock and is concealed with a false drawer which is above three drawers. All with moulded panels, escutcheons and retaining the original iron handles. The front ends have exceptional, bambocci, carved putti raising their arms to heaven above trailing foliage. Standing on magnificent lion...
Walnut
Antique Italian Venetian Shoes Leather and Silk Embroidered Framed
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Asian Silk Road Style Venetian Italian antique shoes leather and silk embroidered framed in a lucite box. Pair of Antique Venetian leather and silk silk ladies shoes slippers embroid...
Leather, Silk
Exceptional 17th Century Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Micheal
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exceptional 17th century carved wooden statue of Saint Micheal, European probably from a church or rectory. Naturally patinated and ori...
Hardwood
$17,052Sale Price|21% Off
Early 18th Century Japanese Imari Vase
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare Japanese late 17th-early 18th century Imari vase of beaker-type, porcelain of elongated ovoid shape with flaring neck, painted in the Im...
Porcelain
Vintage Italian Burled Olive Wood Bombe Chest of Drawers in 18th Century Baroque
Located in San Diego, CA
This exceptional vintage Italian olive wood chest of drawers embodies the romance and grandeur of 18th century Baroque design with its dramatically curvaceous silhouette, graceful bo...
Wood
Framed Hand-Carved Sandalwood Fan with Hand Painted Screen
Located in Asheville, NC
Fan is a colored etching of baroque scene of company of European folks taking tea with hookah pipes on a hand-carved sandalwood fan. Signed by maker. Ol...
Monumental Pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Italian Carved Giltwood Torcheres
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent monumental pair of Italian Baroque style carved giltwood torcheres, each comprising a circular dished top above an elaborately carved pillar with floral swags and gargo...
Giltwood
Set of Eight Tapestry Pillows Cushions Mid-17th Century Flemish Baroque Verdure
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
These pillows or cushions are made from two complete borders of a 17th century verdure tapestry so they are in aesthetic harmony. They depict profuse floral sprays and each cushion h...
Tapestry
$108Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Triangular Hanukkah Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Hannukah Menorah. This vintage piece is a replica of a menorah from the 14th century southern Europe. Made in Israel, this piece is ...
Brass
Chinese Porcelain Charger Dish 17th Century Kangxi period Qing Imari Pallette
By Delft, Royal Delft, Imari Porcelain, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Chinese porcelain Charger. Kangxi period Imari plate featuring cranes and flowering plants and other motifs like Bamboo and chrysanthemums symbolizing longvity. In China cran...
Ceramic, Porcelain
18th Century Venetian Wooden Tray
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 18th century wooden Venetian tray with Chinoiserie decoration. Florals and Chinese figures in colors of red, green on dark wood background.
Wood, Paint
$3,800
H 52.25 in W 41.75 in D 16.25 in
Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers and Wooden Pulls
Located in Yonkers, NY
Crafted from darkly lacquered elm, this tall chest of drawers features clean lines and solid proportions, with a focus on practicality and pared-down elegance. The rectangular top, s...
Elm
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th Century.
Metal
$15,000 / set
H 0.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Pair of 18th Century Chinese & Meissen Famille Verte Porcelain Plates
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of famille verte porcelain plates, the left made in China during the Kangxi period (r. 1662–1722) and the right a copy by Meissen made circa 1740. Chinese porcelain has alw...
Porcelain
$101
H 0.04 in Dm 4.53 in
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo period Dish Floral Flowers Imari 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Porcelain decorated with Imari palette in Japan Edo , c. 1700 Saucer dish Condition Perfect. Size 11.5cm Period 17th century 18th century
Porcelain
$1,895
H 1.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Antique 18th Century Islamic Ottoman Iznik Kutayha Pottery Plate Turkey 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique 18th century Ottoman Iznik/Kutayha pottery plate, circa 1750. The plate with a cream glaze ground, hand-painted with multi-colored floral motifs of under glaze blue, green & red. The plate is decorated with typical stylized tulips, carnations and Ottoman Saz leaves & blossoms. Iznik & Kutahya are towns in Turkey with an illustrious history of hundreds of years of fine pottery making, this type of pottery is characterized by it's fritware body often containing a high percentage of ground glass & fired at lower temperatures, a type of tin glazed earthenware, which was an attempt to imitate the high-fired glazes of Chinese porcelain. This plate dates to the middle of the 1700s by around 1800 the production of such pottery has ceased. This plate is in good condition, no cracks or chips, expected small amounts of glaze loss to the edges, the makers mark is on the verso in the form of an under glaze flower head. This very attractive antique Iznik plate...
Pottery
Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard crafted from walnut, featuring four drawers and a pair of double doors. The sides are adorned with carved scroll details. Expertly crafted, the piece retains traces of its ...
Elm
Antique 18th Century Chinese Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century Chinese plate.
Porcelain
19th Century Canopy Bed Chinese
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Canopy Day Bed. An exceptional 19th century Canopy Day Bed with beautiful carving to the surround panels. This bed is in very good condition for everyday use. ...
Rattan, Hardwood
Antique Elm and Iron Korean Chest, Circa 1880
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An exceptional elm wood Korean chest with hand forged iron work mounts. The original finish with beautiful grain with dovetailed corners. The front drop lid opens showing a large sto...
Iron
15th-16th Century Ming Dynasty Cabinet. Red Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and well-preserved 16th century cupboard / cabinet. Detailed carved top section depicting a floral leaf design and people in polychrome lacquer. Front with red lacquer, pair of ...
Elm
Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late 18th century cabinet from Shanxi, China. Original red and black lacquer with a light clear surface finish, which highlights the lovely natural patina. Pair of bi-fold doors wi...
Iron
Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each with 33 drawers (30 small square drawers + 3 larger ). These were used to store and o...
Elm
17th Century Heraldic Coat of Arms Double-headed Baroque Eagle Embriodered Appli
Located in Lincoln, GB
Spain (Possibly Seville), Early 17th Century “NO 8 DO” means “no me ha dejado”, Spanish for “(it) has not left me.” In this case, the “it” is referring to Seville. What appears to b...
Fabric
Paint and Parcel Gilt Bed Corona, Gold and Silver
Located in Dallas, TX
Paint and polychromed gold and silver corona gilt with swagged "draperies" ( one replaced ) and Tassels, Italy. 19th Century.
Giltwood
Antique Fireplace Tools Set of 4-Piece Bronze Brass Accessories
Located in Bastogne, BE
Unique forged bronze and brass antique stand with fireplace accessories in Baroque Style of early 20th century. Classic design with little embellishme...
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 18.5 in W 9.8 in D 9.8 in
17th Century Dutch Delft Vase Sterling Silver Mounted Chinoiserie Chinese Transi
By Delft, Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
17th century Dutch Delft vase baluster tall sterling silver mounted and semi precious stones. Material: Delft, Earthenware, tinglaze, Cobalt, sterling silver, semi precious stones Style: Chinese transitional, Louis XIV, Baroque Origin: Netherlands, Delft 17th century An important and rare Dutch Delft baluster vase...
Earthenware, Delft, Pottery
Sold
H 25.9 in W 14.9 in D 14.9 in
Chinese Cloisonne Gilded Bronze Baluster Vases Enameled Republic Vases a Pair
By Carole Stupell, Camille Fauré
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Chinese Cloisonne Gilded Bronze Baluster vases Enameled Republic period. material: Bronze, Gold leaf, gold gilded bronze, cloisonne, enemaled, glass Style: Chinese republic, Antiqu...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Venetian Bombe Chest with Marble Top
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand painted Venetian Bombe chest with an aged patina of blues, greens and golds. Sculpted drawer facades. Whimsical hand painted finish over gauz...
Carrara Marble
Italian Carved Wood Silvered Mirror, C. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian carved wood arch shaped mirror. The mirror has a silver leaf finish that is beautifully worn showing the wood and gesso underneath.
Silver Leaf
Large Pair of Late 17th Century Imari Vases with Cover
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Porcelain, decorated with underglaze blue lotus and vine and the overglaze colors iron-red and gold. Large oviform, octagonal baluster jar on footring, recessed base. Wide upright ne...
Porcelain
Carved Bolection Fireplace in Arabescato Marble (CLIENT)
By Queen Anne
Located in London, GB
An elegant and understated bolection moulded fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The frieze with carved oak leaf decoration and crossband...
Marble
Imari Porcelain Vase and Cover from Japan, circa 1700
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A Japanese Edo Period (late 17th century) Imari vase and cover, porcelain painted in the Imari palette of underglaze blue with overglaze iron-red and details in gold, decoration with...
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Foot Stools
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of Italian 18th century foot stools in the Baroque style with orange stamped velvet upholstery and cushioned top; raised on cabriole gi...
Giltwood
Aubusson French Tapestry, 17th Century, Perfect Condition
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
Superb tapestry from the Royal Manufacure of Aubusson from France, dating from the 17th century. Representing a doctor with his patient. A flower garland outline is drawn all arou...
Wool