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.
$2,270Sale Price / set|52% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing pair of baroque carved wooden candleholders with several layers of original blue color visible and its gilding. Made out of wood and top out of copper. Italy, circa 1700-1750...
Copper
$1,906Sale Price / set|51% Off
Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden Candlesticks Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of carved wooden candleholders with their beautiful weathered silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750-1800. Weathered and small losses Measurements are individual. H:66,5c...
Wood
18th/19th Century Tyrolean Eagle Giltwood Altar Stick
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive Tyrolean antique hand carved and painted floor-standing torchiere altar lamp with rich detail and beautiful warm, rustic, distre...
Gesso, Wood
Vintage Pair of Brass Dolphin /Sea Serpent Candlesticks in Italian Baroque Style
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a highly decorative pair of candle holders that will not go unnoticed on any table setting. This is a pair of sculptural candlesticks, crafted in gil...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Silvered Bronze Photophores, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
This model of Regence style hurricane lamps evolved in the early 18th century. It is a type of candlestick designed to shield candle flames from wind. They were used to illuminate te...
Bronze
19th Century Antique Italian Baroque Style Gilt Candlesticks Candelabra
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century antique Baroque style Italian candlesticks, hand carved in giltwood with a lovely patina. Expertly hand carved on scrolled feet, these candlesticks stand over t...
Wood, Giltwood
$3,777Sale Price / set|30% Off
21st Century Italian Pr. Solid 800 Silver Candlesticks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of classic hand-made candlesticks in Baroque style '700. The base is round and is made of hammered plate. The stem is cast, grooved and chiseled finishing with the shaped wax...
Silver
Pair of Tall Gilded Italian Pricket Alter Candlesticks With Original Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Authentic pair of carved gilded alter sticks with original paint, patina and prickets. These large untouched church pricket candlesticks are carved from wood and have iron spikes for...
Metal
A Pair of 2 Lovely Brass Candlesticks, Late Baroque, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of 2 Lovely Brass Candlesticks, Late Baroque, Early 18th Century A charming pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks in a beautifully rich brass. Typical Late Baroque ornamentation ...
Brass
$1,906Sale Price / set|36% Off
Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden And Silvered Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of carved wooden candleholders with their beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750-1800. Weathered and small losses and old repairs. More photo's available on requ...
Wood
$1,180Sale Price / set|48% Off
Pair Baroque Carved WoodCandleholders, Italy, Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful Baroque carved wooden candleholders, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Several layers of paint visible. Weathered and small losses. Measurement individual.
Wood
18th Century Baroque Giltwood Candleholders with Putti Decorations
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This impressive pair of carved giltwood candleholders dates to the 18th century and was likely created in Southern Europe. Executed in richly detailed Baroque style, each piece featu...
Iron
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Carved Wooden Candleholders
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice Pair of 19th Century Italian pillar candleholders. Features beautiful carved bulbous and curved wooden design. Round base. Nice black and tan patina. Wonderful form.
Wood
$206Sale Price|20% Off
A pair of Silver Plated Godinger Baroque Style Candle holders
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A pair of Silver Plated Godinger Baroque Style Candle holders. Crafted with precision, these candlesticks not only serve as functional pieces for illuminating your space but also as ...
Silver Plate
Baroque-Style Ornate Metal Candlesticks with Cherub, Volute and Garland Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Baroque style metal candlesticks with cherub and garland motifs. Evoking the drama and intricacy of Baroque design, this pair of vintage metal candlesticks...
Metal
Pair of altar candlesticks, church candlesticks - gilded bronze - 17th / 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Pair of candlesticks / Church candlesticks / Altar candlesticks in gilded and patinated bronze. The candlesticks consist of a candlestick on a vase cup, on a turned ba...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Gilt Alter Candlesticks With Original Paint, 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Gilded and Painted Vintage Wood Alter Candlesticks, Italy. Authentic carved alter sticks with original paint and patina, untouched. Wonderful addition on a table or mantle i...
Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Wood Painted Gilded Candlestick Pricket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Carved wood blue painted and gold gilded alter candlestick with original colors, patina and pricket. This untouched pricket candlestick, possibly from a castle, is carved from wood a...
Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze Candlesticks - Classic Baroque Style
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Gorgeous pair of finely crafted gilded bronze candelabra made in the classic Baroque style. The base is embellished with scrollwork and leaf motifs, while the tapered shaft alternate...
Bronze
$3,255 / set
Pair Tall 18th Century Altar Candlesticks Italy
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Tall 18th Century Altar Candlesticks Italy in very good vintage condition
Wood, Paint
A Rare Pair of Early 18th Century Baroque Swedish "Pricket" Candlesticks
Located in Middleburg, VA
A Rare Pair of Early 18th Century Baroque Swedish "Pricket" Candlesticks. Nice Proportions- each retaining the original painted decoration and gilding. Made in Sweden circa 1710. A ...
Wood, Paint
Brass Candlestick with Wrought Iron Spike. 18th Century Danish Baroque
Located in Kastrup, DK
Baroque brass candlestick for pillar candles. The body features a profiled brass base with a centrally mounted hand-forged wrought iron spike to secure the candle. Denmark, circa 17...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$629Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Baroque Bronze Candlesticks - 19th - Gothic & Renaissance style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This interesting pair of bronze candlesticks combines the elegance of the Baroque with Gothic and Renaissance influences. The tripod base, finished with scrolls, is topped with a twi...
Bronze
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
With their right angle bases and descending bobeche display, this pair of Italian giltwood candlesticks make unique light sources. Hand-carved in the late 1700’s, the Baroque period ...
Metal, Iron
Antique German Late Gothic Brass Candlestick, circa 1500
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A rare German late Gothic brass candlestick (Spulenleuchter), dating to around 1500. This finely crafted piece features a broad circular base with a gently sloping profile, supportin...
Brass, Bronze
A Pair of French Altar Candlesticks
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Rare Pair of French Altar Candlesticks Late 18th / Early 19th Century This distinguished pair of French altar candlesticks dates from the late 18th to early 19th century and exempl...
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candlestick
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candlestick A magnificent and tall Italian altar-style candlestick, dating to the late 18th Century (c. 1780–1795). Carved with exce...
Giltwood
$1,543Sale Price / set|54% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wondeful Baroque giltwood candleholders , Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and small losses. Measurement individual.
Wood
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Circa 1710-20 French Baroque Cast Brass Chamber Candlesticks
Located in Skien, NO
**Pair of Early 18th Century French Cast Brass Chamber Candlesticks, Circa 1710-1720** A superb matched pair of Louis XV chamber candlesticks, masterfully cast in brass with exqui...
Brass, Bronze
$1,906Sale Price / set|55% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque giltwood candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses. More pictures available on request. Measurement individual.
Wood
17th Century Italian Candlestick with Fossil Agate Coral & Pearls on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century distressed Italian decorated church candlestick with fossil agate coral and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. The 17th century Italian distressed candles...
Coral, Agate
Italian 18th Century Baroque Gilt Copper Candlestick
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Italian 18th century Baroque gilt copper candlestick. Rare Italian Baroque candlestick from the third quarter of the 18th century. It is a gilded copper body with a dished top on a baluster stem with scrolls and rocaills on a triform base. This candlestick, for the quality and decoration, is very close to an altar set...
Copper
Antique Flemish Brass Candlestick with Drip Tray, 18th Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique brass candlestick dates back to the early 18th century and showcases the refined craftsmanship of its time. The piece features a turned and slightly baluster-shaped stem...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Flemish Brass Candlestick with Drip Tray, 18th Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Flemish brass candlestick dating to the early 18th century. This finely turned piece features a baluster-shaped stem with a circular drip tray and a stepped, polygonal base. ...
Brass, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Flemish Brass Candlestick with Drip Tray
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An elegant Flemish brass candlestick dating to the early 18th century, featuring a well-proportioned baluster stem and a broad drip tray. The candlestick stands on a tiered circular ...
Brass, Bronze
Two Tall Italian Gold Gilded Pricket Alter Candlesticks
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of two carved gold gilded alter candlesticks with original patina and prickets. These large untouched church pricket candlesticks are carved from wood and have iron spikes for di...
Wood
$696Sale Price / set|42% Off
Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden And Silvered Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small carved wooden candle holders with traces of beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individ...
Wood
$696Sale Price / set|42% Off
Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden And Silvered Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small carved wooden candleholders with traces of beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered and small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individu...
Wood
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE FIVE-LIGHT SILVER CANDLESTICKS 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE FIVE-LIGHT SILVER CANDLESTICKS 19th Century Neo-Manueline-inspired work, decorated with windings, foliage, armillary spheres and Portuguese shields. With Lisbon c...
Silver
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Prickets
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Candlesticks. Pair of 19th century Italian Baroque style painted altar sticks, candlesticks, candleholders or prickets from Lucca. These fabulous tall antique Italian altar...
Iron
Italian Wooden Giltwood Altar Candlesticks, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Italian Giltwood Altar Candlesticks. Each features ornate sculptural forms with acanthus leaf and scroll motifs. The candlesticks stand of tripod bases with volute feet, supp...
Wood
circa 1840s Cornelius and Co. Cast Brass & Marble Girandole Candlesticks, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1840s Cornelius and Co. Cast Brass & Marble Girandole Candlesticks with crystal pendulums. Measures 13.25" in height, 5" in width and...
Crystal, Marble, Brass
Large 18th century bronze and copper church candle holder, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Large church Candle stick / Bronze, Copper / Antique / Mid-century Large copper and bronze church or alter candlestick with decorated tripod base, resting on three c...
Bronze, Copper
Pair Tall Continental Baroque Brass Candlesticks, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of early 18th century Baroque brass candlesticks. The candlesticks feature tripartite bases terminating in cast paw feet. The candlesticks are cast in 5 sections...
Brass
18th C Italian Pricket Candle Holders, a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of 18th Century Italian pricket candlestick holders. Ornately carved throughout with remnants of a silver leaf finish. Sculptural knopped columns each support a broad, flower-...
Wood
17th-Century Forged Iron Spring Candlestick – Height 24 cm
Located in Bilzen, BE
17th-Century Forged Iron Spring Candlestick – Height 24 cm Rare and authentic 17th-century forged iron candlestick featuring a beautifully hand-wrought spiral stem and elegant tripo...
Iron
Pair of Italian Baroque Silverplated Angel Candlesticks /Prickets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Baroque Silverplated Angel Candlesticks/Prickets's Italy, 17th or 18th century For sale are a pair of Italian Baroque silverplated angel candlesticks or prickets, d...
Copper
Swedish Baroque Brass Office Candlestick, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Baroque Brass Office Candlestick, Early 18th Century Elegant and functional early 18th-century Swedish office candlestick in brass, crafted in the Baroque period. This rare...
Brass
Pair of Italian Baroque-Style Church Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a striking pair of authentic church candlesticks, sourced by us in Rome, where our gallery is based. Crafted from cast bronze or gilt brass, these Ca...
Brass
Pair of Early 18th Century French or English Faceted Brass Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of 18th century brass candlesticks. Each with an octagonal base supporting faceted stems and candle cups. (Each candl...
Brass
Antique Dutch bronze Candlestick 17th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A Dutch bronze candlestick from the 1st half of the 17th century. Aged patina Never repaired Height 19 cm
Bronze
$338Sale Price|20% Off
Single Candlestick with Angel in Gilded Bronze France 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Single candlestick with gilt bronze angel sculpture, made in France in the 20th century Ø cm 8.5 Ø cm 7 h cm 24
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted And Gilt Altar Sticks or Prickets
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted And Gilt Altar Sticks or Prickets. Pair of antique Italian Baroque style painted altar sticks, candlesticks, can...
Iron
Pair of Early 18th Century Baroque Brass Candlesticks with Square Bases
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Early 18th Century Baroque Brass Candlesticks with Square Bases A rare and elegant pair of Baroque candlesticks from the early 1700s, crafted in solid brass. These striking...
Brass
Antique 17th Century Dutch Brass Baluster Candlestick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 17th century Dutch brass candlestick. With elegant baluster turnings, a medial drip pan, and a hole for removing wax. A rare model and a Fine example for any collection!...
Brass
$1,906Sale Price / set|35% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Silvered Wooden Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque silvered candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses. More pictures available on request. Measurement individual. H:40,...
Wood
Gilded Bronze Vintave Candlestick with Putto - Baroque Style
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Delightful, finely crafted gilt bronze candlestick depicting a winged putto (cherub) holding a candle-holding arm. The base, richly decorated with rocaille motifs, lends a typically ...
Bronze
Pair Of 19th Century Baroque Carved Wood Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Norwood, NJ
A stunning pair of hand carved silver giltwood antique Baroque 19th-Century Italian tripod form base pricket candlesticks. These gorgeous candlesticks are of nice large size, silver ...
Silver Leaf
Baroque Brass Candlesticks Pair. 18th Century Danish
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of 18th Century Danish Baroque Brass Candlesticks €1.143 Add to Cart Description A pair of Baroque candlesticks crafted in solid brass, featuring square, turned bases with conce...
Brass
Large church/altar candlestick in bronze, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / church candlestick / bronze / Antique / Baroque A large traditional church candlestick with pen on tripod baluster shaped base with three ball feet. A beautiful pie...
Bronze