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.
Late 18th Century Bleached Oak German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German provincial Baroque chest of drawers from the Aachen region. Second half of the 18th century. Crafted from solid oak. Restored to a ready-to-use condition with a sanded, bleach...
Oak, Pine
18th Century Period Baroque Serpentine Front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of three drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine drawer fronts, shaped top and on bun feet in super later patinated paint. La...
Oak, Paint
Danish Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful chest of drawers in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted in oak and made in Denmark in the 1960s. The commode features five drawers, offering ample storage ...
Brass
19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
If you want to dress up a country kitchen with a wow piece this is it. The color is so gorgeous in person and the multifunctional use is a bonus. It's an unusual faux painted baroque...
Pine
Swedish 18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers or Commode with Original Hardware
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish 1700s baroque chest of drawers or commode in painted pine. The chest has two large and two smaller drawers and at the top it has an extendable table top. It is unusually deep...
Pine
18th Century Swedish Baroque Bombè Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large and impressive Swedish Baroque chest of drawers in a characteristic bombe shape from the first half of the 18th century. The chest features an elegant, curved front and rounded...
Pine
18th Century German Baroque or Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
Baroque chest of drawers Southern Germany Walnut second half of the 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 121 x 67 cm Description: A Baroque chest of drawers with three drawers...
Walnut
Late 18th Century Liège Baroque Galbée Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial Liège Baroque galbée chest of drawers from the late 18th century. Régence/Louis XV style. Crafted from solid oak, moulded and subtly carved. An oak body, curved on thre...
Oak
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, ...
Iron
Blue-Painted Baroque Breakfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A sculptural, blue-painted Danish Baroque chest of drawers with a distinctive breakfront silhouette. The three drawers follow the sweeping, architectural curves of the piece, and the...
Brass
Late 18th Century, Antique Baroque Oak Chest of Drawers with Cabriole Legs
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant baroque chest of drawers in solid oak, crafted in the 18th century. The piece features a beautifully curved and break-front façade with four drawers and a detachable base....
Brass
19th Century Antique Russian Bureau Secretaire in Baroque Pinewood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Russian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted pinewood designed and produced by an unknown carpenter from St. Petersburg, in good condition. The vintage secretaire...
Metal, Bronze
20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved drawers with two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth...
Iron
17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire
Located in Vo', Veneto
"Canterano" chest of drawers with flap/desk Measurements: H. 102 cm - W. 142 cm - D. 62 cm Period: 1600 Origin: Emilia - Italy Wood: Walnut, Poplar Description: Beautiful "Canteran...
Nutwood
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut...
Iron
$8,001Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Italian Baroque Dresser, Walnut Burl, Venetian Origin, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Refined and antique Italian chest of drawers of Venetian origin from around 1700. The chest of drawers is finely crafted by master carpenters in...
Wood, Walnut
Antique Bleached Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers, English C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful commode or chest of drawers. Bleached and limed tropical hardwood. Lovely shaped serpentine front Veneered drawer fronts. Some historical small patches on the drawer fro...
Wood
Northern Italian Baroque Period Walnut 4-Drawer Commode, 1st Quarter 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Retaining its original dark patina, having a rectangular top on a conforming case housing four drawers, the drawers flanked by paneled columns resting on a double plinth-form base wi...
Walnut
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
Baroque Chest of Drawers, 1750-60 Discover a remarkable Baroque Chest of Drawers, originating in Switzerland. This exceptional chest of drawers hails from the years 1750-60 and boast...
Walnut
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic large Spanish baroque bargueno style cabinet or chest on stand crafted from thick pine. The beautiful case has exposed dove tail joinery and features 6 large storage drawers and is centered by an arched storage door with an ornate carved surround and an old master style religious painting on the door of Christ. The drawers have decorative cartouche designs on the front with an iron pull in the center and finished in gilt. The cantilever style stand has two square leg supports decorated with acanthus vines and gilt finishes flanking four turned supports attached to stretchers. Decorated in the style of a Bargueno or Vargueno desk...
Iron
Pair (2) inlaid Italian Baroque chests of drawers/nightstands
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair (2) inlaid Italian Baroque chests of drawers/nightstands, 20th Century Solid wood inlaid with a delicately curved body. Artful marquetry. Legs: Carved legs in the shape of lio...
Beech
Danish Rococo Oak Serpentine Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Located in Rødding, DK
A solid quarter-sawn oak serpentine chest of drawers in the Danish Rococo tradition — the work of an unknown Danish cabinetmaker, 1940s — with six graduated drawers displaying except...
Brass
Original Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large four-drawer Baroque commode featuring its original painted decoration, imitating wood grain and embellished with charming landscape scenes. The painted key escutcheons add furt...
Fir
$16,000Sale Price|55% Off
Unique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Commode Cassone Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Unique Italian 18th century hand painted Louis XV "Cassettone" Marchigiano from the Center of Italy region of Marche Italy, circa 1740. Important, unique ...
Gold Leaf
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Oak Baroque/Rococo style Commode
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
An exquisite piece of 20th-century craftsmanship, this Danish oak chest of drawers masterfully blends the ornate elegance of the Rococo and Baroque styles with a touch of modern sens...
Brass
18th C Style Italian Old Walnut 3-Drawer Cassettone Dresser with finish options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our “Vernazza” Old Walnut 3-drawer dresser - The Italian Art & Handcraft of fine custom antique reproduction. Available in custom size and configuration by quote - handmade to or...
Brass
18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century German Baroque painted chest of drawers with serpentine front drawers on tapered feet in later paint.
Bronze
Italian Baroque Style Serpentine 3-drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
the serpentine top with well-figured mirror-veneered central reserve within a banded border; above a conforming similarly-veneered body fitted with three drawers; all resting on four...
Walnut
17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1680, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
Iron
Antique Dresden Chest of Drawers, Oak with Walnut Veneer, circa 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Dresden Chest of Drawers, Oak with Walnut Veneer, circa 1870 Solid oak frame with very fine walnut burl veneer. Germany, circa 1870. Wavy drawer fronts (two drawers), lockab...
Brass
Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and patina. This classic commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedr...
Bronze
18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th century Swedish Baroque chest of drawers is a stunning example of Scandinavian craftsmanship. Featuring a gently curved front, it is constructed from solid wood and showcas...
Brass
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Embossed Gilding
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A magnificent Baroque commode with serpentine front in burled walnut with embossed gilding. Chest is raised on a carved plinth that rests on cabriole feet, and features four drawers ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
18th Century Baroque Walnut Burl Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Baroque chest of drawers. Richly carved serpentine front and curvaceous top. Oak beautifully veneered with walnut. Brass moldings between each drawer. Denmark, circa 1730-1740.
Brass, Bronze
18th Century, Antique Serpentine Front Danish Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Odense, DK
A quietly noble 18th-century Danish Baroque chest of drawers, crafted in warm walnut and shaped by the soft, tidal movement of a serpentine front. Its presence is understated yet end...
Brass
18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers from aristocratic property with trompe-l'œil marquetry Southwest Germany Walnut and others around 1770 Dimensions: H × W × D: 87 × 124 × 66 cm Description...
Walnut
Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Mid 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and Patina. This classic commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or ...
Brass
18th Century French Walnut Commode, Castres, Pyrénées, circa 1760
Located in Brooklyn, NY
18th century French Walnut Commode, Castres, Pyrénées, c. 1760 Dry walnut, Original Pulls, later Escutcheons H: 32 D: 24 W: 50 in.
Walnut
Late 18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1790
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1790 A refined Gustavian chest of drawers from Sweden, dating to around 1790. Crafted in walnut and finished in a deep bl...
Walnut
Baroque Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful three-drawer commode dates to the 18th century (likely French) and has a subtle serpentine front façade. Each of the drawers and the sides are adorned with painted ara...
Wood, Paint
$1,396Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy from the early 20th century. Hand-crafted fine quality craftsmanship, detailing, a...
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
20th Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Light Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid light walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid...
Iron
Spanish Castilian Solid Wood Chest of Drawers, Mid 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Spanish Baroque chest of drawers in solid wood, featuring three drawers with geometric panelled fronts and original metal pull handles. The piece...
Wrought Iron
Early 19th c. Danish Baroque Arbalète Shaped Commode in Original Patina
Located in Wichita, KS
A Danish chest of drawers from the early 19th century in original, natural pine with traces of original paint. Shaped top and beautifully carved arbalète shaped drawers with original...
Pine
20th Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Light Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid light oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing five drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid o...
Iron
18th Century Style Venetian Serpentine Commode/ Chest Of Drawers, IT ca. 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Eyecatching 18th century style gilt Venetian serpentine commode/ chest of drawers from the era around 1940/50. An amazing looking commode/ chest of drawers which has been artfully cr...
Wood, Giltwood
$3,785Sale Price|25% Off
Spanish Baroque Style Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
This elegant Spanish chest of drawers is crafted in solid walnut and features a richly carved Baroque-style. The piece stands on turned legs connected by a shaped stretcher, giving i...
Wrought Iron
Dutch Baroque Chest on Stand, 18th Century, Four Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome Dutch Baroque Chest on Stand. Chest is crafted in solid wood and features four generously proportioned drawers adorned with original-style brass pulls and escutcheons. The f...
Wood
17 century, oak, bone and ebonised chest of drawers with enclosed upper section
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, mid-late-17th century, oak, bone and ebonized chest of drawers with enclosed upper section In two sections. The top section with two doors disguised as drawer...
Bone, Oak
19th Century French Bronze Mirrored Dressing Table or Vanity with Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
The rectangular top with rounded corners and a mirror top, mounted with an oval foliate decorated swivel bronze surmounted by a floral wreath and ribbon knot, raised on reeded legs j...
Brass, Bronze
$18,977 / set
Pair of 18th Century Italian Tuscan Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional pair of 18th Century Italian Tuscan walnut commodes. With fine detailed carving and original walnut patination. Circa 1740.
Walnut
18th Spanish Console Table with Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This Spanish 19th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over a carved drawer featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned with geometrical motifs and their ori...
Iron
20th Century Baroque Style Chest Of Drawers, Italy ca. 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely 20th century Baroque style chest of drawers from the period around 1940 in Italy. A fantastic looking, perfect sized chest of drawers providing three drawers. This piece has b...
Maple, Nutwood, Walnut
Italian Venetian Commode, Black Marble Top, Hand-Carved, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (19th Century) stripped pine chest with three drawers, each having a keyhole and two round (modern) handles resting on two claw carved front legs with a black marble...
Marble
18th Spanish Console Table with Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
This Spanish 19th century features a beautiful one plank rectangular top over a carved drawer featuring slightly different hardware, is adorned with geometrical motifs and their ori...
Iron
Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass handles Magnificent transition piece displaying classical ornamentation within a tradit...
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood, Ivory
$2,619Sale Price|24% Off
1950s, White Oak Cabinetmaker Drawers Cabinet by Vedex Möbelfabrik Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s, Danish cabinetmaker’s chest of drawers in white oak, crafted by Vedex Möbelfabrik, Denmark. This elegant, well-proportioned piece features six drawers with beautifully detaile...
Oak
19th Century Spanish Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware and Three Locks
Located in Miami, FL
Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Spain, circa 1800, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...
Iron
Baroque Softwood Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A three-drawer commode made of light softwood with a distinct serpentine front. The piece features a triple-curved shape and a matching shaped top. The drawer fronts are divided into...
Brass
19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration
Located in Miami, FL
Having a hinged top and raised on shaped bracket feet, 19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration with two large brass carrying handles ...
Iron