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Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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 White and Gold Baroque Stand
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb baroque stand, crafted from wood (possibly Oak) with painted design in gilt, dating to the 18th century, German, these would originally have displayed the statues of the sai...
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1760s German Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Mid Century Cast Stone with Bronze Sundial by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast stone organic baroque styled pedestal base with a bronze sundial atop. Fits perfectly as there is a hole in the top of the stone centered which accepts the sundial very...
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1950s American Vintage Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone, Bronze

Gargoyle, philosopher s head spouting water, marble, early 20th century, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful gargoyle, handmade in Italy, a stone carving of pink and white marble, early 20th century. A wonderful gargoyle, handcrafted in Italy, a stone carving of pink and white ma...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

18th Century Baroque Ornamental Elements Gilded Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque ornamental elements gilded wood, 18th century Solid wood hand-carved and gilded. Very old and rare. (V-134).
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Italian 19th century Baroque st. Nero Antico and Sienna marble birdbath/planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive Italian 19th century Baroque st. Nero Antico and Sienna marble birdbath/planter. This wonderful planter is raised by a square plinth with a top mottled...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Stylish Italian Fireplace in Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
A stylish Italian fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. Moulded frieze and jambs of architectural form. A copy of an original chimneypiece. N.B. May be subject to an extended lead...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Architectural Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An architectural bolection fireplace of small scale with moulded frieze and jambs. Made in a rustic Italian travertine stone, currently unfilled. E...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Travertine

Pair of Antique Bronze Fire Dogs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique 19th century bronze fire dogs. Their impressive large scale and bronze fronts are accompanied by a wealth of interesting imagery; perfect for the main or reception ...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Bronze

Carved Bolection Fireplace in Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant and understated bolection moulded fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The frieze with carved oak leaf decoration and crossbanded centre ribbon. A copy of a period orig...
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19th Century Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Shaped Oak Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusual, shaped oak fireplace. The frieze with carved shell to centre and floral embellishments to ends. Moulded jambs. Photo taken prior to restoration. Measures: Shelf Width: 1...
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19th Century English Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Walnut Console / Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and most impressive Italian 19th century Baroque st. walnut console/planter. The console is raised by stunning richly carved dolphins with exquisite attention to detail...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

A large antique late 17th century Italian, Rosso Verona marble bolection mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large antique late 17th century Italian Renaissance, Rosso Verona marble bolection fireplace With a deep cut and stepped bolection moulding of simple and timeless design. Origin...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Large Oversized 5 Piece Estate Iron Fireplace Fire Tools
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This fantastic collection of European estate fireplace tools dates Mid-20th Century. This 5 piece set includes 2 tongs, brush, shovel and poker. The smaller tongs purpose is to load ...
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Mid-20th Century European Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

A large scaled Italian 19th century Vert de Patricia marble pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and large scaled Italian 19th century Vert de Patricia marble pedestal.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Polished Cast Iron Fire Basket in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
A very large English firegrate in the Jacobean Baroque style. The protruding cast iron firedogs with horseshoe bases surmounted by gargoyle mask, gadrooned motif and globe finials in...
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19th Century British Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Denmark 18th Century Brass Bed Warmer with Tulips and Ornaments
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptional bed warmer that is in good condition for its age. The rod is made of iron by a master blacksmith, the iron is twisted in the upper part to create a pattern that is typ...
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18th Century Danish Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Patinated Wood And Giltwood Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative and unique Italian 19th century Baroque st. patinated wood and Giltwood planter. The planter is raised on mottled feet below a scalloped shaped frieze with a beauti...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Giltwood

Walnut Portal with Bee Emblem
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Walnut portal of the first half of the Roman 700. At the center of the cusp the symbolism of the bee, the insect architect. The bee is the symbol of the Barberini Princes of Rome, id...
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1890s Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Two 17th Century French Iron Choir Screen Fragments, Mounted on Custom Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
17th French iron fragments of a choir screen, the larger with ivy leaves topped by an arch with a bell flower, the other with two lovely heart shapes top and bottom, with groups of s...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

A arabescato marble bolection mantel by Ryan Smith
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A medium sized bolection style fire surround made from Italian Arabescato marble by Ryan Smith. A classic bolection style fireplace with a gently moulded frame on plain square...
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2010s Northern Irish Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Set of 6 Vintage Chromed Bronze Lion-Head Drawer Pulls
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, a charming set of six vintage drawer pulls featuring lion heads. These are perfect for furniture, door, closet, cabinet, dresser, wardrobe, cupboard or jewelry bo...
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Bronze, Chrome

Esmond Burton Portland Stone Sculpture from the Bank of England Annexe
Located in London, GB
A massive carved Portland stone tableau of the reigning monarchs, William & Mary (1689-1702), granting The Bank of England Charter in 1694. Sculptor Esmond Burton (1885-1964).  Part of a collection of approximately 45 statues and carvings commissioned by the Bank of England to adorn it’s Annexe built in the 1950’s at One New Change in the City of London. They were removed prior to the building being demolished in 2007. This group was above the Cheapside entry to the courtyard and was flanked either side by statues of Sir John Houblon, the first Governor of the Bank and Michael Godfrey...
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1950s English Vintage Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Rare 18th Century Italian Baroque Fireplace in Finely Carved Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A rare 18th century Italian Baroque fireplace mantel in finely carved statuary marble. The generously moulded arched shelf forms the upper part of a serpent...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Statuary Marble

European Opulent White Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This extraordinary fireplace mantel in white statuary marble with opulent carved roses is incredible. It is eye catching and one of a kind. It could work very well in a Rococo interi...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Statuary Marble

Vintage Baroque Brass Coal or Tinder Box
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular example of a brass coal or tinder box. Detail all over makes this a perfect piece for design and function. Nicely aged wooden interior. Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
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20th Century Unknown Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Italian Baroque Fireplace - 17th Century - Luxury Timeless Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Italian Baroque Fireplace - 17th Century - Luxury Interior Design. This exceptional Baroque-style fireplace surround, carved from rare Burgundy hard stone, is a true testament to 17t...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

French Carrara marble fire place with Adam and Eve decoration
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / fire place / Carrara marble / Baroque / Rococo / Mid-century / Vintage Fireplace in very good condition, made in France in the 20th century, in Carrara marble. A tru...
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

18th Century European Baroque Period Dragon Architectural Elements, Set of Six
Located in Forney, TX
An antique Baroque period European Medieval style six piece collection of rare and most unusual hand carved giltwood architectural elements with beautiful rich patina. circa 1700s ...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

19th C. Giltwood Cherub Fragment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully detailed 19th century Italian giltwood architectural fragment featuring a seated cherub atop an ornate classical base. The finely carved putto is depicted with one arm ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

French Solid Cast Iron French Scrolling "Butterfly" Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Antique cast iron French pastry style black scrolling "Butterfly" coffee table with marble top. Item features impressive cast iron construction, four "butterfly wing" legs, fancy scr...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Iron

Baroque-Style Fireplace Surround, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Decorative fireplace surround made of white-glazed terracotta, crafted in the 19th century in the Baroque style. Featuring a gracefully arched center and finely detailed ornamentatio...
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18th Century Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Italian Bronze Andirons c. 1680
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of early bronze andirons in rich dark original patina, each with ball and finial over ring turned shaft, having wing shaped face plates similarly patinated, with hand forged i...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Italian Baroque Brass and Iron Shell Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of impressive andirons with double scallop shell spit holders of polished iron on black iron bodies and arched legs with penny feet, topped by decorative urn shaped brass fini...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

18th Century Large 41´ Terracotta Ribbed Vessel, Vase, Planter with Low Tap
Located in Miami, FL
Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of clay with handcrafted semi circular handmade ribbed around the vase This "tinaja" it´s very special for its measurements and irregula...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

PiedistalIo Italiano Intagliato con Putti 1700 Basamento Porta Scultura - Vaso
Located in Milano, MI
PiedistalIo Italiano di fine 1700, Basamento scolpito con teste di Putti laccate sul fronte, di forma sagomata, ideale come base porta sculture o porta vaso di gusto barocco. In buon...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Silver Leaf

1990s Carved Corinthian Resin Pedestal
Located in Germantown, MD
This exclusive roman / corinthian resin pedestal is designed to grace the luxurious rooms of an English manor and whispers pure elegance. The roman / corinthian style is embellished ...
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Resin

Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Bronze Brass Andirons with Patina - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Baroque Louis XV Style Bronze/Brass Andirons with Desirable Patina - a Pair. Circa Late19th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 10" W x 23" D.
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Late 19th Century Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

19th Century Victorian Baroque Style Cast Iron and Brass Fire Grate Basket
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large Baroque style cast iron Victorian fire basket with a shaped fire back, a two barred serpentine shaped grate mounted with a pair of brass ...
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1870s English Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Ornate Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of 19th century ornate brass fireplace andirons in the Baroque manner. The two openwork spheres set over plinthed scrolled supports with central cartouche. Flame finials ...
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1890s English Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

A large Arabescato marble bolection mantel by Ryan Smith
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large bolection fireplace surround of generous proportions by Ryan and Smith. The substantial 12″ (300mm) wide bolection moulded frame, rests on plain square plinths. Carved from ...
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2010s Northern Irish Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Vintage Fireplace Tools Bronze Set Of 4-Piece Bronze Accessories, France, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very Rare bronze vintage stand with fireplace accessories from the middle of 20th century.

 Classic design with little embellishment, shiny, made of bronze.
 The bronze fireplace ...
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1950s French Vintage Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Early 17th Century Stone Flower Vases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
These so called 'Boucquets' were hand-carved in the early 17th century by French craftsmen. As the Baroque style found its French translation with Louis XIV architects and designers ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Sandstone

Early-Mid 18th Century Baroque Carved Gilt Column
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early-mid 18th century Baroque carved gilt column, European. Likely Italian from a chapel or church. Carved wood and gilded. Now on a very heavy, to hold the weight of the colu...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

16th Century Spanish or Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Nails and Furniture Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
Group of 16th century (or earlier, possibly Gothic) Spanish or Italian wrought iron furniture mounts. These hand-wrought bosses and nails show incredible workmanship. These would have been used to decorate - and to structurally hold together an early chest or casket. The four geometric bosses beautifully made, eight ounces each without the nail! The nails are works of art in themselves, with their heavy geometric heads. Also two round bosses with the nail integral to the piece, one a mushroom form, the other like a parasol. And a single hand-wrought double sided nail. Great group of early iron. Provenance: Frances Pratt, Writer, Artist, Collector. New York City. Approximate sizes: 4 bosses 4.625 inches square 11.75 cm Round bosses 3 inches diameter the larger 2.5 the smaller 7.6/ 6.35 cm 4.5 in high 11.4 cm 5 nails...
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16th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Baroque Style Brass Figural Andirons with Dragon Griffins - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Baroque Style Brass Figural Andirons with Dragon Griffins - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 12" W x 6.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Bouquet Mousse Stone Fruit and Flower Basket Vases
Located in Sheffield, MA
From a chateau in France, these are known as 'bouquets' fashioned after 17th century Baroque style. These "corbeilles" of potted flowers and fruits remain blooming and ripe through a...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Pair of 19th C. Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Chenets Andirons W. Matching Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th century baroque style Gilt Bronze Andirons / Chenets with matching fender set. 5 pieces as pictured. Good antique condition , shows patina. Fen...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of small wrought iron fire dog andirons with decorative brass finials.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

18th Century Bridal Jug Red Picher "Cantaro" from Calanda, Spain Terracotta Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Rare red pitcher ‘cantaro’ from Calanda, Aragon-Zaragoza area of Spain, circa 1750 a rare piece from a Private collection. Other examples can be seen in the Museo de Zaragoza. With g...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Cherub Bird Bath
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Charub Bird bath. its in 100% Original condition. its 2 piece.
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1910s Swedish Vintage Baroque Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

19th Century Picher "Cantaro" from Calanda, Spain, Terracotta Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Pitcher ‘cantaros’ from Calanda, Aragon-Zaragoza area of Spain. A rare piece from a Private collection, circa 1890. Other examples can be seen in the Museo de Zaragoza. With gorgeou...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

A Pair of Early Italian Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of early brass and iron andirons having elongated fluted brass onion tops surmounted by four etched "face" finials at the compass points over short shafts with scrolled and ar...
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Italian Wrought Iron and Black Marble Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Italian wrought iron and black marble dining table featuring a scrolled iron base constructed from 2" wide flat bars. Conjoined wit...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Large 18th Century Iron Pot Holder from Scandinavia
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 18th century forged iron pot holder with adjustable height to raise or sink the pot closer or more far away the fire. Measures: Maximum height 67...
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Early 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Unique 17th Century Baroque Dutch Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Large and amazing Baroque Dutch mantelpiece from the 17th century. Very well decorated limewood frieze displays an array of beautiful water plants, su...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Iron

19h Century Picher "Cantaro" from Calanda, Spain, Terracotta Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Pitcher ‘cantaros’ from Calanda, Aragon-Zaragoza area of Spain. A rare piece from a Private collection, circa 1890. Other examples can be seen in the Museo de Zaragoza. With gorgeou...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Italian Blue and White Della Robbia Style Jardinière, Provenance, Celine Dion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian blue and white Della Robbia style jardinière, Provenance, Celine Dion Of large scale the two handled urn with white appliqués on a Tuscan blue background. Can be used indoors or outside. The opening diameter is 16.5" Provenance: Celine Dion's Jupiter Florida...
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1950s Italian Vintage Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

19th Century Baroque Hooded Victorian Cast Iron and Brass Fire Grate Basket
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A handsome and substantial, late 19th century antique cast iron Baroque style hooded Victorian fire grate with a brass riveted and repousse hood. A three barred serpentine grate flan...
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1890s English Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Late 19th century carved wooden bust-holder column, hand-carved walnut, ebonized
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century wood sculpted column in walnut hand-carved and ebonized. Measure in cm: Height 63 diameter 40.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

New White Cast Aluminium Two Seats Garden or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
New white cast aluminium two seats garden bench. Very comfortable and resistant. Its finish makes it able to withstand the inclement weather. The paint is epoxy resin that is pas...
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2010s European Baroque Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Baroque building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include and Europa Antiques. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $83 and tops out at $31,067 while the average work can sell for $5,344.