Buying a used baroque desk is not an easy thing, you must first differentiate a used piece of furniture from an antique. Even though they may be similar, the price can have a large discrepancy.

It was in the middle of the 11th century that the term Baroque was born in Italy. This term comes from the Portuguese word borocco which means "irregular pearl." It refers to an artistic style seeking the richness and exuberance of the décor in various fields such as architecture, painting, sculpture, literature, dance and music.

As for the architecture, the style is very different from that of today, but for those who like originality in their decoration they use in their home or desk armchairs, furniture style rococo.

The various baroque desks

The desks are easily recognized by their luxurious appearance with often floral ornaments. They can be decorated with chrome, silver or gold bronzes.

They are machined from very sturdy and noble solid wood materials. This justifies the quality of the product. They are used in the library as well as in the dining room.

There are several of them in all styles depending on their time, for example:

  • Napoleon III-style fiddled desk with Boulle marquetry
  • Louis XV style in rosewood marquetry with 3 drawers
  • Large black baroque desk, 3 drawers, gilded bronzes and black hand undersides
  • White baroque desk, 3 drawers, gilded bronzes and black hand undersides
  • Louis XVI style with marquetry and bronzes;

The black baroque desk is widely used in business, as it brings a certain nobility and enhances the whole, regardless of the type of building. This model is recommended if you want to bring a little luxury into your work room while retaining its originality.

As for the bronzes of golden color, they bring a certain clarity to the arrangement, so there is a little touch of modernity.

Unlike the conventional desk, a baroque wooden console doesn't take up too much space because it's smaller, and it's often placed against the wall. So it's more convenient to put them in our house rather than in our workspace.

Here are some models of consoles:

  • Vance, retro and Vintage entry console
  • Console design effect marble MARLI, Virginia or Regina
  • Classic Bayur Grey wooden console
  • Console table with zinc top.

It was during the 17th century that the era of rococo spread, while that of rococo was during the time of Louis XV. The latter is another more elegant style with lighter colors compared to the baroque style. It is also distinguished by the use of gold or pastel colors.

A baroque desk to be restored

For fans of baroque furniture, it is quite possible to find these very old models but in some cases it is often necessary to spend some money to make them as new. Over time, although the manufacturing materials are robust, the dyes can be worn out, or lack shine.

Nowadays, finding a new rococo desk is often difficult and quite expensive. It would therefore make more sense to buy one used, and restore it. A few brushstrokes may be enough if you find a good opportunity. Sometimes you come across drawers that are no longer functional or one of the feet of the office is no longer there.

If you want to restore your furniture yourself that you just bought, there are 3 very important steps to follow for a complete painting, namely: stripping, sanding, and finishing.

Over the years, layers of paint accumulate, hence the need to strip. This first step is to remove the traces of paint.

Using work gloves, using sanding paper, sand.

Finally, to give your furniture more shine, first apply a coat of paint and then varnish.

You can even add your own personal touch while keeping the originality of the style, i.e. floral ornaments, silver or gold décor, solid wood, etc.

In the worst case scenario, it takes a skilled carpenter to restore it completely. In fact, there are specialist furniture restoration providers.

Where to buy a baroque desk?

There are many used baroque desk vendors at cheap prices. Since these are models of antique furniture, it is very difficult to find them in furniture shops.

That's why online shopping is the fastest. Some of them even offer the possibility for their client to order online. There are sometimes pages on social networks that offer this kind of service, but in many cases, sellers have websites.

Our Htdeco store offers a large collection to buy a white or black baroque desk, made the old-time world with solid wood frames decorated with gold or silver bronzes.

Apart from baroque desks of all styles, you will also find other furniture such as consoles, chairs, armchairs and many more.