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.
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pierced Dish
Located in VALENZA, IT
Round sterling silver centrepiece on feet with pierced by hand and finished with Baroque edge. 835 grams.
Sterling Silver
Wallace Baroque Silver Plate Bowl, 38 cm, Mid-20th Century, USA
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant large silver plate bowl for Your table: for desserts or fruit, to prepare a table center piece for Christmas. It's very beautiful ! with a g...
Silver Plate
Richard Ginori Porcelain Italian Pittoria Nut Dish 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Richard Ginori Italy Porcelain Italian Nut Dish, circa 1970s. Beautiful Richard Ginori Italian Collectible Vintage Porcelain hand painted dish. Vintage Richard Ginori Ita...
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Quatrefoil Miniature Hand-Painted Dish 1920s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Meissen Porcelain Quatrefoil Miniature Dish, Hand-Painted, ca. 1920 An exquisite Meissen porcelain miniature dish, dating to the early 20th century, beautifully hand-painted ...
Porcelain
$418Sale Price|20% Off
Capodimonte Clam Shell Bowl, Ivory Porcelain, Baroque Style, 1960s
By Capodimonte
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A bowl by Capodimonte in ivory white porcelain divided in three sections with gold edges. Marked with sticker Visconti and the crowned N. Perfect for different snacks or jewelry. No...
Porcelain
Italy Richard Ginori 1750 Pair of Porcelain Bowls Pink Tulip Decor
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian Richard Ginori 1750 pair of porcelain bowls with pink tulips drawings doccia This amazing pair of Richard Ginori porcelain bowls is painted wi...
Porcelain
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Antony Redmile Ostrich Egg on Rooster Base, Bronze Plated, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Curiosity cabinet object. Ostrich egg on a bronze silver plated base in the shape of a rooster’s pate. Redmile style.
Bronze
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece Very Early 18th Century Giltwood Italian Baroque Centerpiece . This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will add instant elegance A center piece on an entrance table . vibrant and charming . Old world charm traditional , decorative object for interior decoration design , A perfect gift during the holiday season , or special house warming present . It will be a great addition to your special collection in a library as part of the bibelot. Great shape Carved vide poche. A later copper center liner hand hammered to use as a Dresser caddy or valet tray and sundries bowl at the center . Home & Accessories collection...
Copper
$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
Gold-Foiled Ceramic Wall Dish with Grapes Découpage, Baroque Style
By Gabriella Bottacin of Venice 1
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large wonderful gold-foiled glass dish with découpage technique. More scenographic than a picture... with a good price for closing activities. O/5446 -
Ceramic, Fiberglass
German Capodimonte Style Porcelain Bowl
By Capodimonte, Dresden Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Houston, TX
German Capodimonte style porcelain bowl. Charming early 20th century German hand decorated capodimonte style porcelain bowl, vide poche or serving d...
Porcelain
$675Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Spanish Terracotta Relief Dish with Cherubs & Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely antique circular decorative terracotta dish, a round thick metal sheet centered by hand repoussé children figures playing, with flowers and superlative bas relief hand...
Terracotta
$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Spanish Terracotta Relief Dish with Cherubs & Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely antique circular decorative porcelain platers, a round relief centered by hand repoussé children figures playing, with flowers and superlative bas ...
Terracotta
Blue glass Val-Saint-Lambert Vide-Poche, Belgium ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1900 / Poche de Vie / Val-Saint-Lambert / glass / Baroque / Rococo A refined example of Belgian glass artistry, this vibrant blue signed Val-Saint-Lambert Vide-Poche. It b...
Glass
Mid Century Clam Shell Porcelain Bowl by Capodimonte, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A shell bowl by Capodimonte in ivory white porcelain divided in three sections with gold edges. Marked with sticker Visconti and the crowned N. Perfect for dif...
Porcelain
17th Century German Brass Alms Dish, Baroque Style, Hand-Crafted
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century These dishes were originally used as everyday flatware by the wealthy during the Medieval period, serv...
Brass
French Baroque Louis XV Gold Gilt Bronze Cherub & Glass 2 Tier Candy Dish Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Bronze Cherub & Glass 2 Tier Compote Candy Dish Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 10" W x 10" D.
Bronze
$290
H 6.89 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Decorative Item by Ginori, Rococo Style, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. These two 18th century figures are made in Capodimonte porcelain. This statue might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in...
Porcelain
Ventrella Bronze Centrepiece, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 48cm Diameter
By Ventrella
Located in Naples, IT
Large round brass and bronze centrepiece series 'Labirinti', signed Ventrella GioiellIeri in Naples.
Bronze
Meissen Porcelain Deep Cabinet Plate with Handles
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen Porcelain deep cabinet plate with handles. This piece is hand painted in cobalt blue with floral motive in the center and richly decorated gold ...
Porcelain
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Large Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Center Bowl, Cherubs Scene in Relief, 20thC
By Capodimonte
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized Italian Capodimonte center bowl offers cherub garden scenes in relief with gilt highlights throughout, 20th century Measures - 3.75''H X 16.75''W X 16.75''D. A finely cr...
Porcelain
Italy Richard Ginori Early 18th Century Porcelain Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant vase was produced by Richard Ginori porcelain manufacturer in Doccia, Italy, in the 1730 Not easy to find this model so fine and elegant with its country flowers in pin...
Porcelain
RICHARD GINORI 1735 Mytheresa Porcelain Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Richard Ginori 1735 Corona Storica porcelain box with images of Paris, Santorini, Geneva, Hollywood and Barcelona / Made in Italy Original mark on the base / comes in original b...
Porcelain
Set of Three Porcelain Bowls Winter Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
These completely handmade porcelain bowls are painted by hand with a charming hands-free winter decor. Teh decor comes as a set of three decors. One shows...
Porcelain
$15,800
H 12 in Dm 13.25 in
Rare Neoclassical Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Rams Heads
Located in New York, NY
A large, beautiful, and rare 19th century neoclassical reticulated Meissen centerpiece with open filigree, rams heads, flaming finial, and love bir...
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Large Solid Silver Bowl, Cum Wo, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Chinese export solid silver very large bowl, of exceptionally fine quality and impressive size, intricately chased and embossed depicting a compendium of va...
Silver
Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a large fosselized Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. The shell is in overall very good condition with normal ocean weathering. The age of the shell is indeter...
Shell
$371Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Antique Silver Pedestal Bowl Ornate Openwork Centerpiece, Vintage Footed Dish
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver Pedestal Bowl with Pierced Openwork, Decorative Table Centrepiece Elevate your interior with this exceptional antique silver pedestal bowl, a beautifully crafted decorative object distinguished by its ornate pierced openwork body, scalloped rim, and elegant footed base. Designed to balance refinement and functionality, this timeless piece makes a striking table centrepiece, equally suited for serving fruit or sweets or displayed as a standalone decorative silver accent. Please note: the price is for one bowl. Available to purchase individually or as a matching pair, ideal for symmetrical styling or coordinated table displays. Design & Decorative Appeal This antique silver bowl features an intricate openwork pierced design with flowing floral and scroll motifs, allowing light to pass through the surface and enhancing its sculptural presence. The gently scalloped edge adds softness and classical elegance, while the raised pedestal foot provides stability and visual lift, making it ideal for layered tabletop styling. Its proportions and decorative detailing make it a versatile object for: Dining tables and sideboards Mantelpieces and console tables Formal entertaining and serving Interior styling and curated displays Whether styled alone or as a pair, this bowl introduces heritage charm and refined sophistication to both traditional and contemporary interiors. Craftsmanship & Material Crafted in silver (silver-plated or silver alloy, consistent with period decorative silverware), this piece reflects traditional silversmithing techniques, with careful attention to piercing, balance, and symmetry. The openwork pattern demonstrates skilled hand-finishing, while the sturdy footed base ensures durability and elegance. The surface displays a soft, authentic patina, consistent with age, enhancing its antique character without detracting from its visual appeal. Styling & Use This antique pedestal bowl...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Mid-Century Blue 'Flower Petal' Biomorphic Murano Glass Bowl or Dish
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian biomorphic shaped and five lipped Murano light blue glass bowl or ashtray with folded rims.
Murano Glass
Pair of shell-shaped holy water fonts in red Verona marble
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of shell-shaped holy water fonts made entirely of red Verona marble. In excellent vintage condition with a superb patina of age (see photos).
Marble
Luxury Collectible Porcelain Dish by Vista Alegre Portugal
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Luxury Collectible Porcelain Dish by Vista Alegre Portugal, hand painted polychrome and gilded decoration alluding to the Sovereign and Military Order of Malta. Luxurious porcelain dish hand painted with a decorative golden theme of the Portuguese coat of arms...
Porcelain
Sold
H 2.5 in W 6.75 in D 2.5 in
Rare Meissen Cobalt Blue Hand Painted "Shoe" Slipper of Castle Moritzburg C 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum quality piece of rare art from the re known firm of Meissen, Germany. This popular cabinet item was made in the last half of the 19th century w...
Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 2 in Dm 12.5 in
Antique 18th Century De Klaauw Dutch Delft Pottery Peacock Charger / Wall Plate
By De Klaauw
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 18th Century Delft charger or wall plate. By the De Klaauw Factory. In the Peacock pattern. Marked with a blue underglaze factory mark for the De Klaauw factory, and an L....
Delft
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H 1.97 in Dm 17.03 in
Large Antique Italian 18th Century Maiolica Faience Istoriato Plate Urbino 1790
By Urbino Workshop
Located in Portland, OR
A large & fine antique Italian maiolica Istoriato charger, Urbino, circa 1800. This very handsome charger is hand-painted with Neoclassical nu...
Maiolica
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H 2.96 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Stately Exceptionally Large Meissen Ceremonial Plate with Bouquet Painting, 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare large ceremonial plate in an oval shape, white porcelain with a cobalt blue border, in the center a large polychrome flower bouquet painting with insects of the finest qual...
Porcelain
Meissen Splendour Plate with Breakthrough Edge and Cupid Scenery, ca 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant splendour plate with cobalt blue background painting, in the center a round medallion with the finest, polychrome painting depicting three cupids wrestling in a cloudy landsc...
Porcelain
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H 1.19 in Dm 9.85 in
6 Meissen Splendour Plates With Finest Painting And Breakthrough Rim c. 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six splendid plates with cobalt blue background painting, in the middle of the mirror a round medallion with a finely painted Watteau or genre scene, framed by delicate rocail...
Porcelain
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H 10.24 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze-Mounted Shell Centerpiece Tazza
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French silvered bronze-mounted shell centerpiece The stem cast and chased as a dolphin-riding triton above a circular base The figure supporting a natural shell Tazza...
Bronze
18th Century Baroque Style Baptismal Charger in Brass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century baptismal plate in brass with beveled flower decoration to celebrate the birth of the infant or perhaps as in French is called "Plat a offrandes", which means "Plate ...
Copper, Gold Plate
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H 5 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
German Silver and Semi-Precious Stone Baroque Style Adam and Eve Theme Tazza
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely executed silver tazza depicting Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden under the apple tree of knowledge wrapped by a snake. Above their heads is an open abalone shell decorated...
Silver
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H 1.97 in Dm 18.51 in
Large Swedish Rustic 18th Century Pewter Charger with Code oOf Arms, Dated 1724
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large pewter dish made Anders Hedenbom, Ôrebro in Sweden year 1724. Ingraved. 18.5 Inches in Diameter
Pewter