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Baroque Decorative Objects

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
18th Century Italian Baroque Hand Painted Wild Flowers on Burl Wood Tea Caddy
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty 18th Century decorative shaped box, it used to be a tea caddy and is made in wood with burl wood veneer and hand painted decoration. Back from the days when tea was worth...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Burl, Paint, Paper

18th Century Spanish Virgin Mary of Immaculate Conception, Handcrafted Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars... - Revelation 12:1 Completely hand-crafted in 18th century Spain, this sculptur...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver, Gold Leaf

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

Gilt Heavy Bronze Repousse Rectangular Jewelry/Decorative Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a gilt bronze repousse rectangular jewelry/decorative box. It features in the top of the lid a scene of Don Quixote riding his horse at the sam...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Jewelry Collectable Box With Cherubs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Italian box with Cherubs and Rococo decorations perfect for jewelry or other collectables. This box features intricate baroque and Rococo detailing including cherubs on the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair of Barovier Cordonato D'Oro Candlestick, Italy 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of cordonato d' Oro Barovier candelsticks. Perfect vintage condition Italy 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Spanish Colonial Gilt Wood Vargueno With Red and Black Paint
Located in Stamford, CT
Spanish Colonial style painted and gilt wood table top vargueno, a chest with eight drawers and four doors with iron drop pulls. A sweet little chest with a lot of personality, decor...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

17th century leather studded travellers Chest
Located in London, by appointment only
A large French 16th Century Beech wood & leather chest, with iron flowerhead and domed stud work to front top and sides. Original hasp and lockplate, the interior of the box with lat...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Leather

Continental Gilt and Mahogany Easel
Located in Essex, MA
Interesting continental hand-carved painting easel with gilt decoration. Lovely gilded carved- rosette decoration and graceful legs. small dowels adjust t hold different sizes of art...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Rare 18th Century Alpine Iron Spiral Candle Holder
Located in Hamburg, DE
Discover the charm and historical significance of this rare 18th-century Iron Spiral Candle Holder, a unique artifact from the Alpine region. This exquisite piece is a testament to t...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

Early 18th Century Hand-Carved Polychrome Wood Baroque Italian Cherub
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A lacquered wood sculpture of a sitting Cherub hand carved and painted in Italy in the early 18th century. The cherub has been mounted on late 19th century on a wood base. It's in or...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Rare 18th Century Baroque Hatbox Lid: Authentic Décor with Angelic Charm
Located in Hamburg, DE
Transport yourself to the opulent splendor of the 18th century with this exquisite find: the lid of a rare baroque hatbox dating back to around 1740. Crafted from sturdy wood, this l...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

French Baroque Style 1870s Carved, Painted and Parcel-Gilt Candlestick Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque style carved, painted and parcel-gilt wooden pricket candlestick from the third quarter of the 19th century, made into a table lamp, shade included. Born in the late...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Tall Gilded Italian Pricket Alter Candlesticks With Original Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Authentic pair of carved gilded alter sticks with original paint, patina and prickets. These large untouched church pricket candlesticks are carved from wood and have iron spikes fo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

RARE OFFICE ARK Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century (early)
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE OFFICE ARK Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century (early) in ebony. Rectangular box with drawer. Opens with a lid secured by 2 hinges. The decoration limited by ivo.. fillet...
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Early 17th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Italian Porte Palma Altar Urn.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Italian Porte Palma Altar Urn. Original brass ornate altar urn used as palm holder in the early 19th century in Italy and Italianate churches. It is a testimony of the ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Early French Black Enamel Lantern With Fleur-De-Lis Decoration, Circa 1720's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Vintage Enamaled Travel or Theif Lantern with open chimney and Fleur-De-Lis decorations throughout. This vintage early 18th Century piece would be a fantastic addition to an ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

18th Century Swedish Miniature Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good 18th century Swedish miniature Baroque jewellery box / commode in it's original finish with good patination. ca 1750 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

P.¨P. Rubens Adoration of the Magi Tin, De Beukelaer Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
P.P Rubens - Peter Paul Rubens - Adoration of the Magi A Tin box for De Beukelaer Antwerp - Antwerp Biscuit Factory. This rectangular tin looks like a framed Rubens painting. Rube...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch brass Hanukkah lamp made in a baroque style in the 18th century. Openwork triangular backplate designed almost in a keyhole fashion supports eight deep rectangular oil recep...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Unicorn in Early 20th Century Terracotta
Located in Madrid, ES
The unicorn in early 20th century terracotta. Measures: Height 40 cm. Width 30 cm Good conditions.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze sculpture of the Famous 'Manneken Pis Brussels'
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful miniature version in gilt bronze of one of the most famous Belgian monuments and the symbol of the city of Brussels. 'Manneken Pis'. On a marble plinth. Stamped on the back...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

An Egyptian-Revival German Brass Hanukkah Menorah, late 19th century
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian-revival Hanukkah Lamp made in Germany in the late 19th century. Expertly cast brass and copper featuring highly detailed motifs such as a Star of David in a vine wreath sur...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp , Morocco 19th century
Located in New York, NY
Hannukah lamp from Morocco made out of brass cast in the late 19th century. The backplate for this menorah is built like the front of a structure with three doorways under three clo...
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

An Eastern Galician or Ukrainian Brass Candle Lamp , 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Eastern Galician or Ukraine dually made for use as a Hanukkah Lamp or on Shabbat as two candlestick holders with a special sand casting method. Beautifully cast back plate featur...
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19th Century Polish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Set of cake molds, charlottes or Kouglofs of architectural or radiating shapes
Located in Grenoble, FR
Trottier Paris Set of cake molds, charlottes or Kouglofs of architectural or radiating shapes comprising 8 pieces. Very beautiful collection from the 19th century with rare model...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Copper

Antique French Style Solid Brass Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
A stunning and beautifully made antique French style solid brass mantle clock. This was made by Franz Hermle in the 1960’s, the movement is German and the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Rare baroque 18th Century Hatbox Lid: Authentic Wall Decoration for Rustic Homes
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step back in time with this exquisite find: the lid of a rare hatbox dating back to the early 18th century, circa 1740. Crafted from solid wood and adorned with an original, meticulo...
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1740s German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Prague late 18th century
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Hanukkah lamp is ornately fashioned with a cast backplate featuring a heart shape at center flanked by two rampant Lions of Judah fiercely facing away from one anoth...
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Late 18th Century Czech Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of Carved Wood Baroque Style Wall Decors with Deer and Ibex Figures
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of beautiful Baroque style polychrome carved wood wall decors depicting deer and ibex figures. Painted in brown, green, red, and golden c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

Antique Dutch Delft Pottery Polychrome Beaker Vase by Pieter Kocx/De Grieksche A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Dutch Delft pottery beaker form vase. By Pieter Adriaensz Kocx of De Grieksche A. With a white ground and decorated with floral motifs in reds, blues, and greens and with gi...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Delft

Early 18th Century Baroque Lacquered and Hand-Carved Wood Italian Angel WIngs
Located in Catania, Sicilia
These two hand-carved wood Italian angel wings are remarkable artifacts, exemplifying the grandeur and ornate beauty of the Baroque period. They are in good original condition with s...
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Early 18th Century Sicilian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Late 19th Century French Canvas Covered Locking Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A coated canvas-covered box with nail head decoration, brass lock and brass handle.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Canvas

Jesus Christ Crucified Portuguese Sculpture 18th Century H: 98cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Jesus Christ Crucified Portuguese Sculpture 18th Century Crucified figure with the head turned to the right side sculture in polychrome wood. Cross in rosewood wood carved with gol...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mid-Century Capo Di Monte Italy Pair of Jardinières on Pedestal Stands
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-century pair of Jardiniere planters & matching tall pedestal stands by Capo di Monte Italy. Two ceramic flower pots with two matching tall ped...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Russian Carved Crystal Glass Vase with Floral Engraved 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Gorgeous vase of lightly gray crystal glass, made with masterful skill by master glassblowers of past centuries, decorated with 3 round medallions of various garden flowers. Signed a...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Early 18th Century Baroque Italian Sculpture of an Angel
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Wood Sculpture of an Angel would likely is a masterpiece of religious art, reflecting the exuberance and drama characteristic of the Baroque period. Baroque art often sought to ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Italian Flat Back Candelabra - Circa 1700
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved with a central baluster issuing stylized leaf scrolls terminating in a candlecup , whole terminating in an urn flanked by two scroll handles on square plinth base
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Walnut, Giltwood

French 18th Century Hand Carved Baroque Winged Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful Hand carved winged angelhead with its original gilding. France, circa 1750 Weathered small losses. Treated against wood worm Measurement here below inclusive the wooden bas...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

18th Century Venetian Gilded Wood Candle Stand or Spike
Located in Miami, FL
Fine 18th Century Venetian candle stand or spike, hand-carved and gilded wood. Beautiful columnar shape on a square platform base on bun feet. This gorgeous item is very decorative ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

Italian Carved Walnut 18th Century Torchere
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful Continental 18th century pricket stick. The pricket is composed of turned walnut and is sculptural in its turnings. This candle stand is in overall good condition...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Marble sleeping Cupid Statue in the style of François Duquesnoy
By François Duquesnoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carrara Marble "Sleeping Cupid" Statue. Does NOT include marble base. Similar marble statue available in similar style but facing opposite direction and child is covered with bla...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Solid Carved Carrara Marble of Sleeping Child
By François Duquesnoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marble statue in the style of François Duquesnoy. We have a similar statue available of "Sleeping Cupid" available as a gorgeous pair. See other listing. Please note, the marble p...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Pair of 19th Century Sandstone Lions
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century French sandstone lion fragments. Well carved and with very endearing features. Though fragmentary, these lions present as importan...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inclusive the wooden base. H:32,5cm W:22cm D:5,5cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

French 18th Century Baroque Carved Giltwood Winged Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered giltwood angelhead. France, circa 1700-1750 Weathered, several losses on the gilding and old repairs which suits its high age. Measurement here below inclusive th...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of 19th-Century Italian Gilt Wood Candlesticks w/ Prickets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th-century pair of Italian giltwood candlesticks with prickets and a beautifully carved acanthus leaf design throughout is a testament to the opulent and detailed craftsmanship o...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque angel-wing. Rare and very decorative item placed on a wooden base, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement is inclusive the wooden base. H:27,5cm W:23cm D:5,5cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

18th Century, French Carved Wood Baroque Angel with Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning period piece. Baroque angel with candleholder. Beautiful weathered old gilding France, circa 1750. Weathered, old repairs and losses. H:41cm W:29cm D:11cm
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair Of 19th Century Baroque Carved Wood Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Norwood, NJ
A stunning pair of hand carved silver giltwood antique Baroque 19th-Century Italian tripod form base pricket candlesticks. These gorgeous candlesticks are of nice large size, silver ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver Leaf

18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting An Angel On An Acanthus Curl
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting a baroque angel on an acanthus curl. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. treated ag...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Oak

Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden And Silvered Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of carved wooden candleholders with their beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750-1800. Weathered and small losses and old repairs. More photo's available on requ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of 17th/ 18th Century Italian White Marble Baroque Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very beautiful pair weathered white marble baroque ornaments. They most likely once adorned a church altar. Original period pieces, Italy, ci...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

AMAZING PAIR OF ITALIAN LARGE AMPHORAS 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
AMAZING PAIR OF ITALIAN LARGE AMPHORAS 19th Century Italians, from the 19th century in alabaster, with relief decoration representing plant motifs, fantastic animals and masks. Set...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

French 18th Century Baroque Hand Carved Gilt-wood Standing Lion On Curl
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous hand-carved wooden lion with its original weathered gilding. France circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repair . Measurements include the wooden base. H:37,5cm W:28...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

A Captive Soldier - Italie (Rome), 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A Captive Soldier Gilt Bronze, Lost Wax Italie (Rome), 17th century H 17 x Dia 10 cm H 6 2/3 x Dia 4 inch The 17th century witnessed a flourishing of artistic expression across Eur...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Italy 18th Century Lombard Carved & Polychromate Sculpture of St Peter of Verona
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian 18th century sculpture of St. Peter of Verona. A magnificent sculpture of St Peter martyr of Verona, created by a member of the Lombard art school in Verona Italy, in the...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Large Cast and Chiseled Bronze Plaque - Saint Sebastian, Rome 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large Cast and Chiseled Bronze Plaque Saint Sebastian after the model by Guido Reni (Capitoline Museum) Rome, 17th century Large rectangular bronze plaque depicting the martyrdom of...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Baroque decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Meissen Porcelain, Franco Salimbeni, and Interi. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $61 and tops out at $195,000 while the average work can sell for $3,204.

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