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Baroque Desk Accessories

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
Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very charming Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century. Nice patina with some wear. See pictures. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Early 18th Century European Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Sheet Metal

Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century
Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century

Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A solid bronze parcel brass knight sculpture candelabra later converted to electrified table lamp with large frosted glass torch flame shade. It takes on Edison E27 light bulb. Tot...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Brass

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp
Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
The inkwell, rectangular in shape, was completely handmade obtained from a silver plate and finely embossed and chiseled with scrolls and flowers, typical of the Italian Baroque of t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy

Rare 17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Predator Bird with Prey
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Gouda Circa 1625 – 1650 A polychrome Dutch tile with the decoration of a proud hawk with a prey, a duck?, under his paw. This t...
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1630s Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Rare 17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Predator Bird with Prey
Rare 17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Predator Bird with Prey

Rare 17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Predator Bird with Prey

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Stil life with vase and fruit, 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1700 A fine blue and white Dutch tile with a still life painting of a vase with leaves and grapes and an apple on the sides. The scene is painted without corn...
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1690s Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Stil life with vase and fruit, 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Stil life with vase and fruit, 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Stil life with vase and fruit, 17th Century

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire profile by finely embossed and chiselled volutes, leaves and shells. Above the tray are two ink holders and two pen holders with spiral workmanship and highly embossed vegetable decorations. A bell in the center of the object rests on a FASTIGIO pierced with flowering vines. By Fiorentini, Argenterie di Milano - Italy for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA Italian silverware...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Bird, Mid 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1630 - 1660 A fine painted blue and white tile with a decoration of a bird on a piece of fruit. With so-called oxheads as corner decoration. A genuine c...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Majolica, Faience

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Bird, Mid 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Bird, Mid 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Bird, Mid 17th Century

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large French baroque wrought iron door lock on acrylic stand.
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Late 17th Century French Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Wrought Iron

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock
Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Amsterdam Circa 1625 – 1650 A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Dutch or Spanish soldier from the period of the 80 Years War. The decoration of this t...
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1620s Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, 17th Century

Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mortar with hand. Bronze. XVII century. Mortar with a circular base, cylindrical body and slightly outwardly flared mouth, decorated with a series of smooth horizontal moldings arranged both in the lower and upper areas and with simple vertical elements (which still maintain slight balustraded shapes) derived from of the ribs that these specimens used to have in the medieval Spanish...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Other

Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century
Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century

Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Amsterdam Circa 1625 – 1650 A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Dutch soldier from the period of the 80 Years War. This soldier could be a member of t...
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1620s Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century

Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The Pietre Dure panel inset with lapis lazuli, marmo giallo, in a rectangular shape, probably a panel from a cabinet.
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Marble

Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century
Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century

Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Vase with flowers, 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1620 – 1640 A blue and white Dutch tile with the decoration of a vase with flowers. The scene is painted within a cartouche with a Wanli corner design, inspire...
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1630s Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Vase with flowers, 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Vase with flowers, 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Vase with flowers, 17th Century

19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Portuguese Baroque style solid gilt bronze desk set of double inkwell Stand, ink blotter and candleholder, Portugal 1870-1880 All three pieces richly decorated with foliage features,...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder
19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder

19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder

17th Century Dutch Delft Tile in Chinese Wanli Style with bird
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1620 – 1640 A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Chinese garden with a bird on a rock. Influenced by the Chinese porcelain from the Wanli Period....
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1620s Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

17th Century Dutch Delft Tile in Chinese Wanli Style with bird
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile in Chinese Wanli Style with bird

17th Century Dutch Delft Tile in Chinese Wanli Style with bird

Luxury Writing Leather Desk Pad Firenze Italy
By Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Custom luxury tooled leather writing desk pad with silver gilt embossed made in Firenze Italy. Italian Luxury desk pad in leather tanned in a rich d...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

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Leather

Luxury Writing Leather Desk Pad Firenze Italy
Luxury Writing Leather Desk Pad Firenze Italy

Luxury Writing Leather Desk Pad Firenze Italy

Rare Meissen Cobalt Blue Hand Painted "Shoe" Slipper of Castle Moritzburg C 1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum quality piece of rare art from the re known firm of Meissen, Germany. This popular cabinet item was made in the last half of the 19th century w...
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1890s German Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Gold, Enamel

Rare Meissen Cobalt Blue Hand Painted "Shoe" Slipper of Castle Moritzburg C 1890
Rare Meissen Cobalt Blue Hand Painted "Shoe" Slipper of Castle Moritzburg C 1890

Rare Meissen Cobalt Blue Hand Painted "Shoe" Slipper of Castle Moritzburg C 1890

Inkwell, Glazed Ceramic, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell. Glazed ceramic. Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th century. Inkwell or spice rack with a square shaped hole that is made of glazed ceram...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Inkwell, Glazed Ceramic, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century
Inkwell, Glazed Ceramic, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century

Inkwell, Glazed Ceramic, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Rotterdam Circa 1720 - 1740 An unusually fine painted religious 'open air' tile with deep shades of blue and a shining glaze, decorated with the story of the lost sheep...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Majolica, Faience

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century

Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Goblet, England 1860-1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
English confectionery goblet or cup featuring the shell of an ostrich egg mounted into silver. The silver rim engraved with the initials ED England approx. 1860-1900. Minor repa...
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Late 19th Century Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Silver

Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Goblet, England 1860-1900
Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Goblet, England 1860-1900

Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Goblet, England 1860-1900

18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Panel with decoration of a liquor seller
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Rotterdam Circa 1725 – 1775 A manganese tile panel of two tiles, probably the base of a pillar, with the decoration of a liquor seller, and by the look on his face h...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Panel with decoration of a liquor seller
18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Panel with decoration of a liquor seller

18th Century Dutch Delft Tile Panel with decoration of a liquor seller

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Baroque style solid brass double inkwell set with letter holder, c. 1900-1910. A gorgeous desktop accessory ornately adorned with cherubs, flowers and scrolling acanthus leaves. In...
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Early 1900s European Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Brass

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Gilt bronze inkwell and crystal flasks, made in the 20th century. One of the flasks has a chip in the screwing part of the cap, as shown in the pictures. Ø cm 32 Ø cm 17 h cm 9 An...
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1920s French Vintage Baroque Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Bronze

Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century
Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century

Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century

Marked Silver Inkwell Designed in the Shape of a Shell
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A beautifully crafted marked silver inkwell designed in the shape of a shell, featuring a glass ink tank for a classic touch. The inkwell is intricately decorated with motifs that ev...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Silver

Marked Silver Inkwell Designed in the Shape of a Shell
Marked Silver Inkwell Designed in the Shape of a Shell

Marked Silver Inkwell Designed in the Shape of a Shell

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long
Located in Stamford, CT
If you've got the mortar, I have the pestle! There are so many mortars out there, and so few pestles. It's nice to have both. Here is your opportunity to marry this large scale pestl...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long
18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long

19th Century Bronze Letter Opener with the Bust of a Lady
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful 19th century letter opener acquired in Paris France. The piece has the bust of a period lady at the top and is very sophisticated and elegant. A compliment to any desk or...
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19th Century Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Letter Opener with the Bust of a Lady
19th Century Bronze Letter Opener with the Bust of a Lady

19th Century Bronze Letter Opener with the Bust of a Lady

Rare Venice Door Knocker Bronze, 17th Century
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare and very charming door knocker, Venice, 17th century in bronze with special patina.
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Rare Venice Door Knocker Bronze, 17th Century
Rare Venice Door Knocker Bronze, 17th Century

Rare Venice Door Knocker Bronze, 17th Century

Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare Danish blue and white faience ink stand by Johan Ernst Pfau for Store Kongensgade Faience Manufactory, Copenhagen Denmark circa 1740. This inkwell retain with its original ink a...
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Early 18th Century Danish Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Faience

Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade
Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade

Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade

Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top inkwell, the letter sections are decorated with Putti and Cherubs th...
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Early 1900s Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Brass

Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i
Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i

Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top i

Italy Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Box Baroque Little Love Cart
Located in Brescia, IT
Antique baroque sterling silver little love cart late 19th Century, Italy. This a very nice and lovable piece of art fine art jewellery. Totally han...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Silver

Italy Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Box Baroque Little Love Cart
Italy Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Box Baroque Little Love Cart

Italy Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Box Baroque Little Love Cart

Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) green glass pear shaped paperweight.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

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Glass

Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight
Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight

Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight

Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Paluzie globe from the XIX century. Desktop globe from the xix century made by the house: Faustino Paluzie-Barcelona. The base is made of ebonized w...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Wood

Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century
Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century

Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century

Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass
Located in Sacile, PN
Bronze inkwell dated circa 1880, angels subject supported by feline paws. Ink bowl in glass with bronze profile and "alla ruota" engraved base.
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Late 18th Century Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass
Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass

Late 19th Century Bronze Desk Accessories Inkwell with lid Bronze Brass Glass

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful pair of Italian Baroque paperweights from the 1800s. The pair is made with a truly binding Onyx base. The onyx stone has been carved to make the paperweights semi-equal. Ab...
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1870s European Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze
Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze

Large Globe by Emile Bertaux 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large globe by Emile Bertaux 50 cm diameter. It is 90 cm high. The base is made of turned wood. Good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Wood

Large Globe by Emile Bertaux 19th Century
Large Globe by Emile Bertaux 19th Century

Large Globe by Emile Bertaux 19th Century

Letter Opener and Seal, in Yellow Metal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A refined letter opener and seal set, crafted from yellow metal. Both pieces are beautifully engraved with delicate plant motifs, adding a touch of nature-inspired elegance. The intr...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Metal

Letter Opener and Seal, in Yellow Metal
Letter Opener and Seal, in Yellow Metal

Letter Opener and Seal, in Yellow Metal

Italian Murano Blue and White Glass Paperweight
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Murano-style (Mid-20th Century) crystal bulbous shaped paperweight with blue and white swirl design.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Italian Murano Blue and White Glass Paperweight
Italian Murano Blue and White Glass Paperweight

Italian Murano Blue and White Glass Paperweight

Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Celeste globe by Charles Dien it is signed Charles Dien 1840 in very good general condition measurements: 36 cm high and 15 cm in diameter very good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Desk Accessories

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Wood

Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century
Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century

Celeste Globe by Charles Dien 19th Century

Baroque desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque desk accessories 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 desk accessories 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 metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, Netherlands, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Mario Vallè, Meissen Porcelain, and Reed and Barton. 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 desk accessories differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $18,245 while the average work can sell for $1,027.

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