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.
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt-Metal Candelabra
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of 19th century gilt-metal five-light candelabra in the style of the Baroque. Each cast as a bouquet of lilies, the stems rising from an elaborate foliate-cast vase with scrol...
Metal
$721Sale Price / item|20% Off
Danzig Baroque Wall Candle Holder Blaker Brass with Bird motif and Flora
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hannover, DE
These beautiful wall candle holders come from a private castle that was decorated in the style of the Gdansk Baroque. The candlesticks were bought in the 1960s in a Gdansk candlestic...
Brass
Swedish Candle Wall Sconce, Early 18th Century with Småland's Landscape Arms
Located in Knivsta, SE
A rare Swedish candle wall sconce from early 18th century with Småland´s landscape arms. Made in brass and with a beautiful patina. Wear consistent ...
Brass
Pair 19th Century Baroque Candle Sconces, Italy, 1700s
Located in San Francisco, CA
These ornate 18th-century wall sconces are crafted from carved and painted wood with traces of original gilding. Shaped like a curling cornucopia, they feature lush acanthus leaves, ...
Metal
$7,800 / set
Pair of Period Baroque Venetian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 18th century Venetian Baroque appliques in 'Legno Dorata'. Each with three curved wire arms clad in water gilt gesso, terminating in carved water giltwood candle cups. Very g...
Metal
19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Brass Altar Palmettes
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Brass Altar Palmettes Pair of sumptuous decorative Baroque style lanceolate palm leaves in openwork repousse brass, dating back to the 19th cent...
Brass
A pair of Italian late 19th century Baroque st Giltwood wood mirrored sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very attractive pair of Italian late 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood, patinated wood, and pressed metal mirrored sconces. Each beautifully shaped sconce retains its ...
Metal
$9,138Sale Price / set|20% Off
Spanish School. Polychromed wall cherubs with candle-holders, Spain, 18th cent.
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of Baroque polychromed wall cherubs, Spanish School, 18th century. Polychromed carved wooden wall sculptures (possibly walnut), representing two cherubs or naked torchero angels...
Metal
Pair Of 19th Century Gilt Baroque Candle Wall Sconces, Austria circa 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable pair of handforged 19th century candle wall sconces from the period around 1890 in Austria. Artfully crafted out of fine brass, these large candle sconces...
Brass
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood Four-Arm Sconces, 1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
Rare and Important Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood Four-Arm Sconces An exceptionally rare and imposing pair of Italian 18th-century giltwood wall sconces, masterfully hand-carv...
Giltwood
19th Century French Pair of Antique Baroque Gilded Brass Wall Appliques, Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French Baroque pair of wall appliques, sconces made of hand crafted gilded brass in good condition. The sculptured lights, lamp are featuring a two light socket. The Paris...
Metal, Brass
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Large Louis XIV Period Baroque Italian Carved Giltwood Wall Sconce
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Louis XIV Baroque Italian carved giltwood wall sconce Large early 18th century Italian hand carved and gilded 6-light wa...
Giltwood
Pair Large Baroque Painted & Parcel Gilt Applique Sconces, Italy, 17th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive pair of Italian Baroque Painted and Parcel Gilt Applique Candle Sconces. Each sconce of rectangular cartouche shape, enriched with carved foliate scrolling volutes centeri...
Wood
Antique Viennese Silver Baroque Display Plate With Relief Decoration, Circa 1700
Located in Vienna, AT
Oval silver plate with a slightly recessed mirror and domed rim, offset by delicate pearl band and inward bow relief, as well as finely embossed and engraved across the entire surfac...
Silver
Baroque Dutch Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Baroque Dutch style in gilt bronze by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. As a faithful replica, it features different ball-shaped elements. The sconce ends with a...
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Italian Carved Altar Sticks
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of 19th century Italian pricket sticks in the Baroque style. The prickets date to the mid-19th century, possibly late 18th century and are in overall very good...
Gold Leaf
Set of Three, One Bird Brass Tea Light Wide Candle-holders
Located in London, London
Set of three, each of those original and elegant brass T-light holders is handmade individually. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished revealing the lustrous fini...
Brass
Pair of Los Castillo Brass and Copper Candle Sconces
By Los Castillo
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A rare pair of Los Castillo candle sconces in copper with swirling inlaid brass design, Taxco, Mexico. Signed.
Brass, Copper
$475 / set
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Pair of Vintage Brass Champleve Candle Holders with Floral & Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add timeless elegance to your space with this colorful pair of antique patinated brass candlestick holders. Crafted in China, circa 1970, each candlestick features intricate cloisonn...
Brass
$4,340
H 37 in W 11 in D 20.25 in
Dutch Pair of Brass Three-Candle Wall Sconces, Turn of the 18th & 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch pair of brass three-candle wall sconces from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique pair of wall decorations from the Netherlands have been created in brass with an ornate decor...
Brass
Italian Late 19th Century Pair of Antique Brass Candleholders
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian late 19th century pair of antique brass candleholders. This pair of antique brass candleholders was handcrafted by Italian artisan....
Metal, Brass
Italian 19th Century Baroque Pair of Candelabre
Located in palm beach, FL
Spectacular pair of gilded bronze candelabre. Seven candles can go on each candelabra, the decorations delicat of flowers with stones of colors in glass, gives all the charms of the ...
Bronze
Handmade Cast Brass T-Light Candle-holder with Three Birds
Located in London, London
Each of those original and elegant brass t-light holders is handmade individually. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished revealing the lustrous finish of this bea...
Brass
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 13.78 in
Amazing Pair of French 19th Century Bronze and Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of French 19th century bronze and gilt bronze candelabras, each with a dark bronze delicious dancing putto figures and parrots holding aloft three scrolled candle-branche...
Bronze
$317Sale Price|47% Off
H 13 in W 7.88 in D 3.86 in
Stilnovo Style Brass Black Wall Candle Holder, 1940s
Simplistic black metal and brass wall candle holder for two standard size candles. Slender black mount with brass cone shaped holders. Likely manufactured in the 1940s in the style o...
Metal, Brass
$1,050 / set
H 40 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Baroque Black Painted and Giltwood Altar Sticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel, console, or entryway with this important pair of antique altar sticks. Handcrafted in Italy circa 1860, each tall candlestick stands on three carved paw feet over ...
Wood
Large Pair of Rococo Style Candle Sconce Wall Decorations
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative and unusual large pair of Florentine Rococo or Baroque style metal candle sconces for wall decoration.
Metal
1820s French Pair of Italian Baroque Giltwood Fragment Sconces
Located in High Point, NC
This striking pair of 1820s French sconces features hand-carved giltwood fragments in the Italian Baroque style, repurposed into elegant wall-mounted candle holders. Each sconce show...
Metal
Pair of Baroque Style Painted and Gilt Decorated 4 Light Wall Sconces
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of baroque style painted and gilt metal 4 branch wall sconces. With foliate carved gilt wood tops, carved gilt decorated and painted bases with 2 levels of 2 gilt metal candle h...
Metal
South German Giltwood Two Light Sconce, 19th C
Located in Astoria, NY
South German gilt wood and gilt metal two light sconce, 19th century or later, in the form of a cherub or amour, against a scrolling foliate ground with two candle arms. Dimensions...
Giltwood
19th Century Iron Sicilian Electrified Candle Sconces
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two antique iron candle sconces hand-crafted in Sicily in the 19th century, they have been electrified in 20th century, the iron part it's ...
Iron
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H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Couple of Italian 18th Century Giltwood Baroque Candleholders or Sconces
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of Baroque giltwood candleholders, easy to mount at your wall due to attachment of later date. Unique and original period pieces, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered, small...
Wood
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H 16.75 in W 10 in D 6 in
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Mirror Wall Sconces, Mid 20th C.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of Italian carved giltwood mirror sconces represent an elegant fusion of the baroque and the later rococo style. They retain their old mirrors framed...
Metal
Pair of Baroque Pricket Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Italian Baroque carved giltwood scroll from pricket sconces from the estate of Richard I. Johnson.
Giltwood
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H 11 in W 14.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Vintage Mizner Baroque Style Patinated Iron Leaf Work Wall Sconces
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A pair of baroque style patinated iron pricket sconces. The two curved light arms extend from a circular convex wall plate ending in light holders with prickets for heavy candles. Th...
Iron
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H 24.25 in W 14.75 in D 7 in
Antique Oversized Figural Bronze Baroque Mirrored Candle Wall Sconces circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Baroque candelabra wall sconces offer cast scroll and foliate frame with central Wind God mask surmounting shaped and beveled mir...
Metal, Bronze
Gilt Metal Wall Candle Holder Sconce with Glass Drops, a Single Item
Located in New York, NY
A single gilt metal wall mount candelabra sconce with two arms and glass pendant drops. Designed to hold two candlesticks. Not electrified. Dimensions: 11 inches W x 6.5 inches D x...
Metal
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H 13.39 in W 5.32 in D 12.6 in
Couple of Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Candleholders or Sconces
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of silvered wood Baroque style candleholders, easy to mount at your wall. Unique pieces, Italy, circa 1850. Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement here...
Wood
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H 25.2 in W 15.36 in D 5.32 in
Italy 18th Century Pair of Sconces with Original Mercury Mirrors Louis XV Style
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy late 18th century pair of sconces with original mercury mirrors in golden wooden frames in Louis XV Style It is not easy to find these pair of sconces with their own intact or...
Mercury Glass, Wood