Baroque children's furniture and baby cots for the nursery
A baroque style baby cot turns a nursery into a little palace bedchamber. Carved headboards, a crown above the cot and softly padded surfaces give the room a festive note. Changing tables, bedside tables, children's armchairs and benches in the same design language complete the picture.
Barockgrosshandel offers baroque children's furniture ranging from a small armchair to a magnificent canopy cot. We supply private customers, retailers, interior designers and hotels with family rooms. Here you can read what matters in terms of style, material, dimensions and safety.
The baroque style baby cot
The baroque baby cot is the centrepiece of any nursery in this style. The most elaborate models have a gilded crown with a fabric canopy and stand more than two metres tall. They look like a state bed in miniature and set the tone for the entire room.
An alternative is the rocking cot in solid wood. It gently rocks the child and features baroque carving on the head and foot boards. Colours such as pink, beige or pale blue feel soft and friendly. The sleeping area follows standard baby sizes, so suitable mattresses are easy to find. All models are in the children's and baby beds category.
The room plays a part in choosing the cot. A canopy cot with a crown needs space to the ceiling and the walls so that the fabric can hang freely. In smaller rooms, a rocking cot or a carved cot with bars is the better balanced choice.
Changing tables and bedside chests
A baroque style changing table combines storage with a safe working surface. Curved fronts, carving and fittings make it a piece of furniture that stays long after the nappy years. With the changing top removed, it later serves as a chest of drawers for clothes and toys.
To match, there are bedside chests in the same colours, for example pink with beige. They stand beside the bed and hold a night light, a book and a drinking bottle. Adding a mirror above the chest creates a small dressing corner for older children.
Make sure the changing table has a comfortable working height. If you are tall, a higher surface will spare your back. Drawers within reach keep nappies and clothes to hand, so you never have to leave the child alone.
Sofas, armchairs and benches for children
Baroque style children's seating comes as scaled-down versions of the grown-up originals. There are children's sofas, children's armchairs with crystal studs, chaises longues and benches. The seat height is designed for children, so they can sit down without help.
The simpler models have a solid wood frame and a cover with a baroque pattern, for instance in grey and white or pink and black. A child's chair with armrests measures around 51 x 71 cm, and a children's armchair is about 84 cm tall. The full-size originals of these forms are on the baroque armchairs and baroque chaises longues pages.
Baroque style children's furniture is also popular in waiting areas, for example in hotels, boutiques or medical practices. A small bench in black and gold or a pair of children's armchairs gives children a place of their own and blends into an elegant interior.
Colours and materials in the nursery
Light shades are usually chosen for baroque style nurseries. Pink, beige, pale blue, grey and white feel calm and combine well. Gold and silver add accents on crowns, frames and legs. If you prefer something bolder, go for fuchsia or black.
The high-end models are made of solid wood with hand carving and elaborate upholstery. Covers in velvet and textured fabrics feel soft to the touch. It is worth checking the care instructions for every piece, as children's rooms see heavy use.
One colour theme for the whole room looks calmer than lots of individual shades. Choose a main colour for the cot and chest of drawers and an accent colour for upholstery, cushions and curtains. Baroque patterns on covers can easily be repeated on wallpaper or a rug.
Planning the nursery
Start with the cot, as it defines the look of the room. A baby cot with a crown needs sufficient ceiling height and free wall space. The changing table and bedside chest follow in the same colour. A small seating group with a sofa and armchair creates a reading corner.
Plan for your child growing up. Chairs, benches and chests of drawers stay in use for many years. Later the room can be completed with a full-size bed, as shown on the baroque beds page. A matching ceiling light or a small chandelier rounds off the room, and baroque chandeliers offers ideas for this.
A mirror with a carved frame and gathered curtains complete the picture. Choose lights with warm, dimmable light so the room can settle down in the evening.
Safety and care
Position the baby cot so that no curtains, cords or wall lights are within reach. Tall chests of drawers and cabinets should be secured to the wall. Crystals and decorative details on children's armchairs mark furniture intended for older children only.
A soft, dry cloth is all you need to care for wood and gilding. Clean upholstery with a soft brush and treat stains immediately with a little water. Harsh cleaners damage lacquer and gold leaf.
Check the screws and fittings on cots and chests of drawers at regular intervals, especially on rocking cots that are moved every day.
Price range and selection
The range is broad. Children's chairs and armchairs start at around €140 to €200, while benches and chaises longues cost a few hundred euros. Handmade children's sofas, changing tables and rocking cots cost several thousand euros, and a baby cot with a crown comes in well above €30,000.
You will find the complete range in the children's furniture category. Furniture for the other rooms is shown in the baroque furniture overview.
For a complete nursery, it is worth choosing furniture from one colour range. Many pieces come in pink, beige or pale blue, so the cot, chest of drawers and armchair all go together.
Matching pieces from our range
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Frequently asked questions
What baroque style baby cots are available?
There are canopy cots with a gilded crown, rocking cots in solid wood and simpler cots with bars and baroque carving. They differ mainly in height, features and the amount of handwork involved.
Does a standard mattress fit a baroque baby cot?
The sleeping areas generally follow standard baby sizes. Before buying, check the internal dimensions in the product description and choose the mattress to match.
Which colours suit a baroque nursery?
Pink, beige, pale blue, grey and white are popular. Gold or silver add accents on crowns and frames. Light tones make even small rooms feel spacious.
Can a changing table be used later on?
Yes. Without the changing top it serves as an ordinary chest of drawers for clothes and toys. Thanks to its baroque form it also suits a teenager's room or a guest room.
From what age are children's armchairs and benches suitable?
Children's armchairs and benches are intended for children who can sit securely and get up on their own. Models with crystal studs are better suited to older children.
Do you also supply hotels with family rooms?
Yes. Barockgrosshandel supplies hotels, interior designers and retailers as well as private customers. Children's furniture can be combined with matching furnishings for family suites.
How much ceiling height does a baby cot with a crown need?
That depends on the model. A baby cot with a crown can be over 2.40 m tall, so the ceiling should be significantly higher. Allow enough space at the sides so the canopy hangs freely and the cot remains easy to reach.
Can the children's furniture be combined into a complete room?
Yes. Many pieces come in coordinated colours such as pink with beige or grey with pale blue. This allows cot, chest of drawers, bedside table and seating to be put together into a cohesive room.