The Jacobean Style in Decorative Arts

25 products

25 products
17th century Italian Baroque cabinet with lapis lazuli and agate inlays, ebony exterior by Nwtiques
17th century Italian Baroque ebony cabinet by Nwtiques with geometric tortoiseshell inlay and lion claw feet
17th Century Italian Cabinet
Central Italian 17th Century Baroque Giltwood Mirror 161x136cm - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Central Italian 17th Century Baroque Giltwood Mirror 161x136cm - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Central Italian 17th Century Baroque Giltwood Mirror 161x136cm
17th Century Baroque Painted 6 Fold Screen | Don Quixote
Pair of 17th Century North European Baroque Cherubs - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of 17th Century North European Baroque Cherubs - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of 17th Century North European Baroque Cherubs
A pair of 17th century Italian gilt bronze baroque picture frames by Nwtiques with ornate scroll details
A pair of 17th Century Gilt Bronze picture frames
Rare Late 17th Century Inlaid Satinwood and Ebony Coffer on Stand - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Rare Late 17th Century Inlaid Satinwood and Ebony Coffer on Stand - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Rare Late 17th Century Inlaid Satinwood and Ebony Coffer on Stand
Spanish walnut Vargueno on stand | 17th Century - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Spanish walnut Vargueno on stand | 17th Century - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Spanish walnut Vargueno on stand | 17th Century
A 17th Century Bone ‘Flaming Torch’ Hearth Brush
Intricately carved 17th century Mughal cut-steel chape with foliate design, offered by Nwtiques.
Intricately carved 17th century Mughal cut-steel sword chape with floral design by Nwtiques
A fine carved cut-steel chape, Mughal India, 17th century
Pair of Turned Ebony Baroque Candlesticks by Andrew Allfree - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Turned Ebony Baroque Candlesticks by Andrew Allfree
Rare Pair of 17th Century Bronze Candlesticks
Renaissance style silver and lapis lazuli casket with lion finial by Nwtiques circa 1850
Renaissance style silver and lapis lazuli casket with lion finial by Nwtiques circa 1850
Renaissance Style Silver and Lapis Lazuli Casket
Italian 17th Century Vase Mounted as a Lamp - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Italian 17th Century Vase Mounted as a Lamp - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Italian 17th Century Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Late 17th century Dutch Delft Table Lamp
17th Century South China Sea Pottery Table Lamp with blue dragon design and copper collar, pleated cream lampshade.
17th Century South China Sea Pottery Table Lamp with bulbous form and painted dragon design from Vietnam.
17th Century South China Sea Pottery Table Lamp
17th Century Barley Twist Walnut Armchair - Nicholas Wells Antiques
17th Century Barley Twist Walnut Armchair - Nicholas Wells Antiques
17th Century Barley Twist Walnut Armchair
Late Renaissance Italian Walnut Armchairs - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Late Renaissance Italian Walnut Armchairs
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17th century Spanish Niello and pitch flask with silver gilt mounts and decorative ovals by The Sold Archive
17th Century Silver, Niello and Pitch Flask
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Pair of mid 19th century oak neo renaissance hall benches by The Sold Archive with decorative backs and turned legs
A Pair Of Neo Renaissance Hall Benches
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17th-century silk embroidery of John the Baptist’s decollation, with floral and animal motifs by Nwtiques
17th Century Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist
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Early 17th century oak joint stool with baluster legs and carved frieze from Collection CK20
Early 17th Century Oak Joint Stool
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17th Century Oak Hall Chair - Nicholas Wells Antiques
17th Century Oak Hall Chair
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17th Century Oak drop leaf table - Nicholas Wells Antiques
17th Century Oak drop leaf table - Nicholas Wells Antiques
17th Century Oak drop leaf table
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Renaissance Revival Pietra Serena Carved High Relief Plaque - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Renaissance Revival Pietra Serena Carved High Relief Plaque
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Baroque Venetian Court Figure in Polychrome & Silver Leaf - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Baroque Venetian Court Figure in Polychrome & Silver Leaf - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Baroque Venetian Court Figure in Polychrome & Silver Leaf
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The Jacobean style, named after King James I of England (reigned 1603–1625), marks a distinctive chapter in the decorative arts. Blending Renaissance motifs with the emerging grandeur of the Baroque, Jacobean design is celebrated for its robust forms, intricate carvings, and use of rich materials.

Influences

  • Renaissance Roots: Drawing heavily from the Elizabethan era, Jacobean design incorporated classical motifs—columns, pilasters, and scrolls—reinterpreted within English tastes.

  • Baroque Flourishes: Early Baroque elements introduced boldness and drama, reflected in elaborate carvings and strong, architectural forms.

  • Domestic Comfort and Display: With rising prosperity, English gentry sought furniture and interiors that balanced durability with grandeur, producing large, imposing pieces designed both for use and display.

Characteristics

  • Furniture: Solid oak furniture defined the period—chairs, cabinets, and tables carved with acanthus leaves, floral motifs, and geometric patterns.

  • Textiles: Tapestries and richly embroidered fabrics, alive with colour and pattern, decorated both furniture and interiors.

  • Architecture: Jacobean houses featured timber framing, ornate chimneys, and gabled roofs, while interiors boasted paneled walls and intricately plastered ceilings.

Usage and Significance

Jacobean decorative arts conveyed wealth, status, and sophistication. Furniture and textiles were designed to impress, reflecting both cultural transition and practical durability. Many pieces endure today, admired for their craftsmanship and historical resonance.

Examples from Nwtiques

At Nwtiques you’ll find fine Jacobean furniture and decorative objects that showcase the style’s rich heritage. From carved oak cabinets to ornate textiles, our collection highlights the craftsmanship and opulence of this formative English period.
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