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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Antique Spanish Carved Walnut End Table or Nightstand with 2 Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Highly carved late 19th century antique Spanish end table or nightstand with 2 drawers These versatile tables were very popular, characteri...
Iron
Pair Of Baroque Style Nightstands/ Console Tables, Nutwood Carved, IT ca. 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant pair of mid 20th century baroque style nutwood nightstands/ console tables from the period around 1950 in Italy. Beautifully curved, slender nutwood legs, adorned by addition...
Maple, Nutwood
Pair of Italian Baroque Burled Walnut Chests of Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of late 19th century Italian chests or commodinis made of burled walnut in the Baroque Venetian style. Each oxbow front chest has a beautifully shaped top, front, and ...
Walnut
18th Pair of Spanish Walnut Nightstands with Marble Top and Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
These elegant, antique bedside tables were created in Spain, circa 1800. Both matching cabinets are made of solid walnut; they have a recessed center carved door flanked by a pair of inlay...
Walnut
19th Century French Bronze Vitrine Nightstands with Glass Doors and Brass Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 19th century bronze and mirror bedside tables with a central brass drawer. These late 19th century Bronze and Glass Belle Époque Cabinets...
Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest/Nightstand
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique 18th Century Italian Baroque style flip top walnut chest or nightstand. Chest has two deep drawers over a bottom door to a small nook for furthe...
Walnut
18th Pair of Spanish Walnut Nightstands with Marble Top and Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
These elegant, antique bedside tables were created in Spain, circa 1800. Both matching cabinets are made of solid walnut; they have a recessed center carved door flanked by a pair of inlay...
Walnut
18th C Style Maggiore Old Chestnut Credenza Vanity reproduction to order options
Located in Encinitas, CA
“MAGGIORE” Credenza - The Italian Art & Handcraft of Fine Antique Reproduction “Maggiore” 2-door Credenza, with (or without) Renaissance dentil detail: Measures: 43”W x 35”H x 24”D...
Chestnut
Italian Bleached Walnut Nightstand / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Carmine, TX
Small, yet insanely heavy, nightstand hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut. The little chest has beautiful proportions making it perfect for either a nightstand, a side ...
Walnut
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut and Marble Top Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Italian Renaissance Revival or Baroque chest of drawers or nightstand In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. Italy, Circa 1880s Ornate carved walnut, with m...
Marble
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Hand Carved Baroque Angels Nightstand Side Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
Pair of Antique Italian Baroque Style Brass Mounted Bombe Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 26 1/2 inches high x 26 1/4 inches wide x 12 inches deep A striking pair of antique Italian Baroque style bombe nightstands, masterfully crafted in richly toned walnut a...
Metal
17th C Style Italian Small Commode in Rustic Old Chestnut Size & Finish Options
Located in Encinitas, CA
17th Century style Italian small commode in rustic old chestnut, to order and available in custom sizes by quote; 3-4 week production. Expedited shipping options by quote. Introduc...
Chestnut
1930s Pair of Italian Bow fronted Bombe Side Tables – Nightstands
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of 1930s Italian bow-fronted Bombe side tables crafted from walnut and olive wood marquetry. The rich, curvy design is a hallmark of the Bombe style, giving each piece...
Olive, Walnut
Pair of Italian NeoClassic Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic mahogany bedside commode or nightstand, the rectangular crossbanded top above three graduated drawers, on splayed legs. Dimensions: 27" W x 30" H x 20" D.
Wood
Phillip Walnut Nightstand and Side Table
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / blackened steel pulls and base / hand shaped walnut feet ...
Steel
Pair of Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry. Made with Fruitwood and geometric inlays to the drawers and side panels. With work...
Wood
Pair of Jacobean Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Jacobean style rustic mahogany and reclaimed oak side table, the rectangular planked and breadboard top above a molded frieze, on bobbin turned and block legs joined by a boarded t...
Wood
$13,761 / set
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands with beveled drawers by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$466Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
Art Nouveau Pine Nightstand from the Early 20th Century with Stone Top
Located in Opole, PL
Art Nouveau Pine Nightstand from the Early 20th Century with Stone Top We present you an Art Nouveau nightstand circa 1910. This piece of furniture is made of pine and topped with a stone board...
Stone
Pair of Louis XVI Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French neoclassical style nightstand, with a pierced brass gallery and Bianco Carrara marble top, pull-out tray, single drawer with cast brass handles, square tapered legs with bra...
Marble, Brass
$13,761 / set
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands with Beveled Drawers by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$3,265Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.43 in W 20.28 in D 13 in
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Nightstands / Small Chests, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Modern bamboo four-drawer end table stands or small chests, 1970s. Eye-catching pair of woven bamboo and rattan bedside tables, end tables or nightstands. These sma...
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
$1,633Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Depth 18 in
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. To stay in a brutalist style he has m...
Oak
$7,020 / item
H 28 in W 32 in D 22 in
Custom Nightstands or Side Tables with Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom side tables or nightstands with drawer and shelf. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes. As shown, in Alder wood with a Waln...
Wood
$2,985 / set
H 33.27 in W 18.31 in D 13.98 in
Pair of Spanish Wooden Nightstands with Marble Top, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant pair of Spanish nightstands featuring white marble tops, a single upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with contrasting trim details. Crafted in wood with warm tones and cl...
Marble
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H 26.78 in W 25.6 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Spanish Large Scale Dark Walnut Nightstand with 2 Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Highly carved late 19th century antique Spanish end table or nightstand with 2 drawers These versatile tables were very popular, characterized by elaborate Renaissance Revival carvin...
Iron
Pair of Spanish Hand Carved Walnut Nightstand with 2 Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Highly carved late 19th century antique Spanish end table or nightstand with 2 drawers These versatile tables were very popular, characterized by elaborate Renaissance Revival carvi...
Iron
Antique Bombed Bedside Table Marble Louis XV Late 19th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful antique bedside table of very high quality, curved bedside table made of (probably) oak and walnut with red marble top, graceful carved acanthus decoration and elegant legs...
Marble
Antique Bedside Table Oak Red Marble Louis Quinze Style
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful antique bedside table, night table made of (probably) oak with red marble top, graceful carved acanthus decoration and elegant legs, completely in Louis XV style, circa 190...
Marble
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H 27 in W 23 in D 14 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Marquetry Bedside Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bedroom or guest room with this elegant pair of antique nightstands. Crafted in Italy circa 1920, each chest stands on scrolled bracket feet over a canted form case...
Walnut
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H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 15 in
Pair 18th Century Italian 4 drawer Nightstands Side Cabinets in Olivewood
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and rare pair of pine and olivewood veneered 1790s era nightstands from Italy. The stands feature chunky antique locks and gorgeous patina and signs of old-world craftsmanship that's indiciative of the Italian country style...
Olive, Pine
Pair Of Bedside Tables - Nightstands
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 19th century Italian bedside tables - night stands. Tables feature a concave top with drawer above inverted tapering case with with three drawers, cabriole legs with pad feet...
Mahogany
Modern Nightstands with Grey Marble Top, 1940, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century Spanish Console Table with One Drawer. Early 20th Spanish console table with two pedestal legs joined by a carved bar stretcher.
Walnut
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H 26.5 in W 28.5 in D 18 in
Vintage French Rococo Baroque Style Gold Gilt Bombe Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo Baroque Style Gold Gilt Bombe Nightstands - a Pair. Item features heavy solid wood construction, distressed gold gilt finish, shapely bombe form, 3 dovetailed ...
Wood, Paint
18th Century Black Painted Baroque Table, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small French 18th Century black painted table with one drawer and an iron handle. This Baroque European piece from France can be us...
Oak
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H 27.25 in W 24.75 in D 13.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Marquetry Bedside Tables Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bedroom with this elegant pair of antique nightstands. Crafted in Italy circa 1820, each chest stands on scrolled bracket feet over a canted form case. The cabinet ...
Walnut, Burl
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H 20.28 in W 19.49 in D 14.57 in
20th Century Brutalist Spanish Nightstands With Carved Drawer and Door - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of Spanish nightstands with carved drawer, one door and iron hardware. Beautiful tables that you can use like a night stands or side tables, end tables... or table ...
Walnut