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Baroque Painted Furniture

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
Swedish 19th Century Baroque Leather Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th Century Baroque armchair with original leather clothing from Sweden in dark wood.  
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Painted Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Swedish 19th Century Baroque Leather Armchair
Swedish 19th Century Baroque Leather Armchair

Swedish 19th Century Baroque Leather Armchair

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass hardware and locks.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Baroque Painted Furniture

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Wood

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor

18th Century One-Door Wardrobe, Central Europe
Located in Vo', Veneto
One-door wardrobe in fir from 1700 Measures: Height 185cm – Width 115cm (130 to the frames) – Depth 50cm (57 to the frames) Spruce wardrobe, with one door, in excellent conditi...
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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Painted Furniture

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Fir

18th Century One-Door Wardrobe, Central Europe
18th Century One-Door Wardrobe, Central Europe

18th Century One-Door Wardrobe, Central Europe

19th Century Baroque Traveling Silver Chest by Mappin and Webb, Distressed Paint
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century baroque traveling silver chest by Mappin and Webb, distressed paint  A super quality sliver chest or strong box, the chest is made by Mappin and Webb and intended for...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Baroque Painted Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Baroque Traveling Silver Chest by Mappin and Webb, Distressed Paint
19th Century Baroque Traveling Silver Chest by Mappin and Webb, Distressed Paint

19th Century Baroque Traveling Silver Chest by Mappin and Webb, Distressed Paint

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Baroque painted furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque painted furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage painted furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque painted furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Hungary, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 painted furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,400 and tops out at $3,631 while the average work can sell for $2,546.

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