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.
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details. It...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Swedish Grace Bar Cabinet by Reiners Möbelfabrik, Mjölby, Sweden 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Swedish Grace bar cabinet produced by Reiners Möbelfabrik of Mjölby during the 1920s–1930s. Crafted in stained birch, the cabinet exemplifies the elegant restraint and exce...
Birch
Spanish Carved Walnut Draper’s Counter, Castilian Revival, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Commanding yet understated, this monumental draper’s counter from 1930s Spain is a tactile manifesto of the Castilian Revival movement—a return to the gravitas and craftsmanship of S...
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Oak Dutch Baroque Cushion Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Dutch cushion cabinet with two doors and two drawer. This cupboard takes its name from the pillow-shaped thickenings on the doors. The doo...
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Oak Dutch Baroque Cushion Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Dutch cushion cabinet with two doors. This cupboard takes its name from the pillow-shaped thickenings on the doors. The doors are fl...
Walnut
Continental 19th Century French Walnut Armoire Outfitted to Function as a Bar
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This beautiful and massive armoire in French walnut, has been outfitted as a bar cabinet. The interior features a wine rack that will hold 47 bottles, ...
Marble
rare Aldo Tura bar cabinet with red Parchemin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- rare bar cabinet by Aldo Tura - signed on the back - good vintage condition with signs of use - bright & vibrant red lacquer finish - rare version with straight legs
Belgian Black Marble
Antique Spanish Renaissance Bar Cabinet in Oak, 1890
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite late 19th century Renaissance style Spanish Bargueno cabinet, richly carved with wrought iron lock and coil legs. Incredible details and craftsmanship in a most impressive ...
Walnut
Early 20th Century Venetian Baroque Lacquered Display Cabinet Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Display Venetian baroque glazed cabinet finished with silver leaf inwardly, and two thick crystal shelves, circa 1930. The two sliding front doors in crystal for closing and the two ...
Crystal
19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar, wet bar, or kitchen counter with this handsome antique German wine rack, crafted circa 1890. Built of solid oak, the freestanding piece rests on a trestle-form base and features two slanted tiers designed to cradle eight bottles. Each scalloped cradle is fitted with a hand-forged iron nail at the end, a practical and decorative detail that secures the bottles in place while adding to the rustic character. The sides are cut in a traditional silhouette with arched feet and shaped cresting, showcasing honest hand craftsmanship and subtle carved details. The wood surface presents a warm, time-softened patina with visible grain and natural wear that enhance its authenticity. This antique wine rack...
Oak
18th Century Country French Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
A French Provincial cabinet of cupboards and drawers. Doors decorated with floral urns. Bead design around doors and drawers. Brass hardware,...
Oak
18th Century French Country Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming cabinet with two doors and carved diamond shaped decoration. Note the cupid's bow leg shape. Lots of storage!
Wood
Antique 18th Century Solid Oak Spanish Kitchen Display Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful hand carved solid oak kitchen cabinet It has a recessed upper part for the display of plates and cups. The lower cabinet features a fixed shelf and the doors are decorated with geometric chip carving and rosettes. The cabinet has a rural appearance typical for this type of Spanish furniture. The cabinet has the original hand forged hinges...
Iron
Large French Stripped Oak Armoire, 19th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A large and elegant French armoire crafted in solid oak, dating from the 19th century. This piece features a beautifully balanced architectural structure with paneled doors, molded ...
Oak
Beautiful Art Deco Cabinet from 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing a piece of history - an Art Deco cabinet from the 1930's that has been repurposed as a bar/fridge, but with endless possibilities for customization. This unique piece of ...
Mahogany
$8,949
H 45.67 in W 48.82 in D 15.75 in
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet 1940' Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and unusual bar cabinet. Decorated front door with geometrical inlaid. Door panels inside with mosaic mirror and brass and glass shelfs. Support w...
Wood
Bronze Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Ello
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A two-part mirrored cabinet on chest, perfect for a bar. Two mirrored doors above three mirrored drawers with modern inset brass campaign handles, on a brass base with brass sides. G...
Brass
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An very rare bar cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s. Structurally sound and ready to use. Some marks to the top surface and inside shelves. Fast shipping worldw...
Wood
French Armoire in Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Armoire in Oak and Brass, Late 19th Century Rooted in the provincial elegance of the Belle Époque This tall oak armoire, dating from the end of the 19th century, embodies the...
Oak
Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated...
Mahogany
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H 37.8 in W 29.14 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Mossone Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, wa...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Spanish Baroque Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Expertly crafted with a keen eye for detail, this piece showcases the ornate aesthetic characteristic of the Baroque period, featuring bold geometric carvings and a robust silhouette...
Glass, Wood
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H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 13.78 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 35.04 in W 24.41 in D 13 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 51.19 in W 33.08 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and very rare example of early 18th / late 17th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrough...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 47.64 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of early 18th / late 17th Century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iro...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 64 in W 22.75 in D 10.75 in
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut Shallow Chest on Stand, 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of two piece construction the upper section with a cornice above a cabinet housing one drawer over one door, the interior with a shelf, the upper section resting atop the lower, the ...
Walnut
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H 70.67 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Cupboard, Cabinet or Dry Bar Walnut Spain, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 20th century Spanish cabinet constructed from pine. Features a coffered case fronted by two doors in the high part and two doors in the low part. This massive cabinet...
Walnut
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H 27.56 in W 23.23 in D 13 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and greatly decorated rare example of late 18th century Italian, Piedmontese, antique safe. This master blacksmith antique studded safe has a great metal color with patina ...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 16.54 in W 28.75 in L 16.54 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...
Metal, Wrought Iron