Baroque Clocks
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 Blue Swedish Baroque Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue baroque long case clock from the mid to late 18th century, between 1770 and 1790. The clock is Swedish and made from Swedish pine with the original blue paint as well as the aut...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Pine
Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this miniature Dutch walnut long case clock. Not only great looking but also a good working
time piece. Comes with a good quality watch. M...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Baroque Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Japy Freres Louis XV Baroque Gilt Bronze Antique French Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French clock by Japy Frères. It is beautifully made in gilded bronze in the Louis XV style. Waisted case with a fretted front to allow a glimpse of the pe...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Grandfather Tallcase Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Tiffany Dutch Baroque Style tallcase clock, with gilt metal face and enameled Roman Numerals, marked "Tiffany" under clock face and labeled "Made Exclusively in Italy for Prelude Cr...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Silver Table Clock Barocco revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
An Italian Baroque style Table Clock, it is made of embossed sheet silver with typical Baroque style swirls. Cast details decorate its four...
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Clocks
Materials
Silver
Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt Austrian Zappler miniature owl's tail pendulum clock with gilt scrolls decorated with eagles, angel and turquoise stones and figural ottoman turk finial. Provenance Liliane M. ...
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1780s Austrian Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Metal
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French clock, modelled in the Baroque style in gilt bronze. It is of architectural form with an applied motif of flowers, scrolls and cornucopia. Scrolli...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Lantern Alarm Clock by Johannes Quelch, Oxford
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An English 17th century lantern clock made of brass and iron, circa 1665-1670. The clock consists of going and striking trains, as well as a...
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17th Century British Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass
Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700
Located in Cantù, IT
Meraviglioso Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700 provenienza villa reale lago maggiore produzione mice versailles anni 6...
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1790s Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Wood
Set de Luxury bronze mechanical baroque table clock 1970s new
Located in Cantù, IT
Set de Luxury baroque bronze table clock 1970s new
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20th Century Italian Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Baroque style bronze and ormolu cherub mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 69cm, width 35cm, depth 26.5cm
This dramatic a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An impressive Dutch longcase clock with a burr walnut veneered oak case, signed on the chapter ring Pieter Brandt Amsterdam, c. 1745-50. The hood ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Walnut, Burl
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
By J. P. Kroese 1
Located in Manhasset, NY
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
A stunning totally refinished case showcases this spenderd18th century, the brass dial with enameled l...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and stunning antique French Baroque drum head clock. Beautifully modelled in gilt bronze, the clock sits upon a a cushion shaped base with mythical creatures forming the feet...
Category
19th Century Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and stunning original antique French clock. It is Louis XV in style, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with a cream ground. Below the dial is a panel depicting a ...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Hague Clock Signed by Pieter Visbagh, circa 1675
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Unusually small Hague clock made c. 1675 by Pieter Visbagh, who was apprenticed by Salomon Coster. The latter made the first pendulum clock according to th...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Ebony, Olive
Chapman Granddaughter Clock from Spain
Located in Asheville, NC
This beautiful walnut granddaughter clock made in Spain is tall and slender and will fit in any corner location.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Clocks
Materials
Maple
Louis XV Antique Boulle Clock Set Black Wood and Gild Bronze 19th century
By Japy Frères
Located in Sweden, SE
Amazing historicism clock ensemble in the style of Louis XV (late Baroque) with gorgeous architecture. This is a fine example of custom bronze work that is available on the antique market. Made in the second half of the 19th century, clock movement by Frédéric Japy (marked on cased), hand chased and gilt bronze décor of quality. Complete with 2 five-light candelabra, pendulum and key the clock itself stands on the included wooden base. Running and strikes on spring. Antique wooden clocks...
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Late 19th Century Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Cross-Shaped Chest Clock, Silver, 17th Century, it Presents Restorations
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross-shaped chest clock. Silver. 17th century. It presents restorations.
Portable clock in the shape of a cross with an openwork exterior showing Christian figurative scenes and the movement inside, a dial with a golden band with Roman numerals for the hours, a single needle and an engraved decoration around it, also with a religious theme; on the back, the back of the movement can be seen, with a delicate decoration, also openwork and based on plant motifs reminiscent of classicism, and a band on the case of the piece with simplified plant elements. Outside, we find ourselves on one side with Christ crucified, flanked by the Virgin Mary and Saint John, and the figures are surrounded by a delicate composition based on vegetable scrolls, with an angel's head at the foot of the piece. The other side shows the Resurrection of Jesus, with Christ emerging from the empty tomb...
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17th Century European Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Metal, Silver, Other
Large Baroque Style Austrian Ormolu Mounted Musical Clock
Located in London, GB
Large Baroque style Austrian ormolu mounted musical clock
Austrian, early 19th Century
Total height: 211cm
Clock: Height 135cm, width 86cm, depth 52
Stand: Height 76cm, width 81c...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French architecturally formed ormolu mantel clock
French, 19th Century
Height 52cm, width 28cm, depth 17cm
This beautiful Baroque style mantel clock is crafted from gilt bronze. The highly detailed case takes the form of a piece of miniaturised architecture: a campanile of sorts, the top level contains the clock dial while the lower level, approached by shallow steps, is flanked by figurative sculptures and culminates in a bas relief frieze...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Austrian 18th Century Baroque Period Bracket Clock, Signed Andreas Hohenadl
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An attractive Austrian mid-18th century Baroque period quarter-striking bracket clock by the maker Andreas Hohenadl (1714-1793), Vienna. The ebonised fruitwood case with figurative b...
Category
Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass
Grand Father Case Clock with Chinese Figures 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Grand father case clock with Chinese figures xixth
English clock from the 19th century decorated with Asian landscapes. The clock works perfectly and is ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Wood
Triptych of purple candelabra with mechanical clock in 1990s baroque style
Located in Cantù, IT
Triptych of purple candelabra with mechanical clock in baroque style 1990s New
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
17th Century obelisk-shaped table clock
Italian, 17th Century
Height 28cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm
A stunning piece from the 17th century, this table clock is a precious element of horological artistry and mechanical innovation. Encased in gilt and glass, the delicate clock is shaped akin to an obelisk, an intriguing symbol that lends a striking visual appeal.
The foundation of the timepiece is a gilt brass and...
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1660s Italian Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Antique German Three Piece Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in Montreal, QC
For those who enjoy the fine quality of blue and white German porcelain from the middle of the last century, this is a particularly fin...
Category
1880s German Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
Bavarian Bronze Clock Capodimonte Porcelain by Tiche, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A baronette bronze clock in Capodimonte style porcelain by Tiche.
A golden metal and blue porcelain piece ornate with a traditional Bavarian theme, decorated with flowers and topped...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Bronze
Decorative Golden Clock in the Louis XIV Style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent pendulum in gilded brass in the manner of bronze in the Louis 14 style. The dial has white enamel reserves in which the hours are indicated in Rom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Charles X Gilt Bronze and Marble "Mamelouk" Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles X Gilt Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble "Mamelouk" Clock, circa 1830, after the model by Louis Dupre (French, 1789-1837), surmounted by a seated figure holding a scimitar, sil...
Category
19th Century Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
TABLE CLOCK Dutch, around 1740 18th Cent.Machine marked" J.P. Kroese" Amsterdam
Located in Madrid, ES
TABLE CLOCK
Dutch, around 1740
with mahogany wood case with bronze applications, satinwood inlaid representing vegetal and geometric motifs. Enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic num...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Wood
French Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning clock sits at 23.50 in. Perfect for any desk or study décor. Inspired by the early 1800's. Polished regularly.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Marble Mantel Clock with matching Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a French Empire style mantel clock along with two matching urns. Also known as Neoclassical style, French empire style was a widespread and influential movement...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
1800s French Luis XVI Style Tabletop Clock with Angels
Located in Marbella, ES
French tabletop clock with angels in brass and marble, in Luis XVI, 19th century style. Gilded sphere with Roman numbers and enamels in the manner of 'C...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Great 19th Century Marble Clock
Located in Madrid, ES
Great 19th century marble clock
Beautiful marble clock from the 19th century french. It is in very good condition with some unimportant fa...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Marble
Large Bronze Clock Signed Clodion 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BRONZE CLOCK SIGNED CLODION 90X60X36 CM IN PAVONE AND GOLDEN BRONZE.TOP QUALITY.OVER 40 KG.GOOD CONDITION.THE MECHANISM WORKS.
very good cond...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier
By Valadier
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful Italian work of the eighteenth,
The mechanism works perfectly -
Measures: 40 x 18 x 48 cm
Made in marble. possibly
workshop of Valadier.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Clocks
Materials
Marble
Baroque clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, A. Petersen & Co., A.D. Mougin, and Argenterie di Milano. 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 clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $582 and tops out at $152,510 while the average work can sell for $3,993.