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.
$668Sale 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
$1,829Sale 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
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
$1,829Sale 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
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
$325Sale 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 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
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
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Candlesticks.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved and Polychrome Angel Candlesticks. H 28” x W 16” x D 6” Pair of Baroque style winged angel candle sticks. They feature dramatic, deeply carved w...
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
$3,625Sale 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
18th Century Italian Baroque Brass Pricket Candlesticks, Ornate Design
Located in England, GB
A fine pair of 18th century Italian brass pricket candlesticks impressively decorated in a baroque style with knopped stems and triform bases decorated with cartouche and foliage alt...
Brass
$1,829Sale Price / set|36% Off
Italian Baroque Candlesticks, Carved Wood with Silver Leaf, Circa 1750-1800
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
Large Dutch Baroque Engraved & Pierced Brass Chamber Candlestick Ventilated Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Dutch Baroque Engraved & Pierced Brass Chamber Candlestick Ventilated Base An exceptional and unusually engineered late 18th-century or older Dutch or North German engraved br...
Brass
French Baroque Style 1870s Carved, Painted and Parcel-Gilt Candlestick Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque style carved, painted and parcel-gilt wooden pricket candlestick from the third quarter of the 19th century, made into a table lamp, shade included. Born in the late...
Wood
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
18th Century Italian Pair Carved Giltwood Candlesticks Torcheres
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Gold Leaf
$880Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Italian Giltwood Candlestick in Baroque Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 19th century Italian altar stick is a finely carved example of Baroque-inspired ecclesiastical art, rendered in richly gilded wood. Standing on a tripartite base with e...
Giltwood
Antique Danish "Næstved" Brass Candlesticks Circa 1780. Set of 3.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish "Næstved" Brass Candlesticks. Set of 3. Set of three baroque candle holders in solid brass from Næstved in Denmark late 18th century. These candlesticks are handmade ...
Brass
circa 1840s Cornelius and Co. Cast Brass & Marble Girandole Candlesticks, a Pair
By Cornelius & Co.
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
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Silver-Gilt Three-Light Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
An elegant pair of mid-18th-century Italian Baroque silver-gilt candelabra, dating circa 1740–1770. Originally created as a facing pair for a private chapel altar or an aristocratic ...
Wood
Vintage Porcelain Roses Candle Sticks by Karl ENS, Germany 1960s, Set of 3
By Karl Ens
Located in Andernach, DE
Gorgeously designed and absolutely delicate and luxurious porcelain rose candle holders by Ens of Germany. Ens, famous for the design of delicate floral table decoration, shows with ...
Porcelain
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
Antique Danish Baroque Brass Candlesticks. Set of 6.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Baroque Brass Candlesticks. Set of 6. Extremely charming collection of Danish antique candle holders in solid brass made in denmark and dating from 1760 to 1860. All ...
Brass
Pair of French 18th Century Régence Brass Candlesticks
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive and charming pair of early French 18th Century brass candlesticks featuring hand-etchings throughout as well as a detailed octagonal base. Fantastic pair featured on a sid...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Danish Baroque Brass Candlesticks from Næstved, circa 1750
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Danish Baroque candlesticks crafted in Næstved around 1750, from which the designation "Næstved candlesticks" originates. The candlesticks feature baluster-shaped stems, pro...
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
A Pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks, Brass, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of Late Baroque Candlesticks, Brass. Made during the early 18th Century. A beautiful pair of late baroque candlesticks, in a warm tone of brass. In the Late Baroque of the ea...
Brass
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
Antique Danish Brass Candlesticks. Set of 4.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Brass Candlesticks. Set of 4. Set of four baroque style candle holders in solid brass from Denmark circa 1900-1910. This set consists of two pairs. Height from 14 to...
Brass
$604Sale 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
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
Antique Danish "Næstved" Brass Candlesticks Circa 1780. Set of 3.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish "Næstved" Brass Candlesticks. Set of 3. Set of three baroque candle holders in solid brass from Næstved in Denmark late 18th century. These candlesticks are handmade ...
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Silver Gilded Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Created for an Italian church during the Baroque period, this exceptional pair of 18th century antique candlesticks reflects the expressive carving, theatrical movement, and devotion...
Giltwood
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
Huge Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Altar Candelabra
Located in Houston, TX
Magnificent pair of 18th century Italian Baroque giltwood altar candelabra. This stunning huge pair of Italian Baroque gilt wood pricket altar sticks, candlesticks or candleholders will be the focal point of a mantel, console table, credenza or commode. The antique gilt wood candlesticks...
Giltwood
Pair Tall Antique Italian Bronze 17th Century Candlesticks
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of early 18th century Italian solid bronze pricket candlesticks. The tripartite base is supported by ball feet and i...
Bronze
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candlestick, Tripod Base
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
$475 / set
Tea Light Candleholders
Located in Sheffield, MA
Baroque style metal tea light candleholders with leaded look that gives it wonderful antique Louis XV style look. These low candle will make a wonderful addi...
Metal
Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Style Pressed Metal Candlesticks
Located in Milford, NH
A nice pair of 18th century Italian Baroque style pressed metal candlesticks with metal over wood tripod bases, converted to lamps at some point, but now with wiring and lamp fitting...
Metal
Pair of Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Candlesticks Torchères Ivory Table Lamps
Located in Coimbra, PT
Pair of elegant Italian baroque carved giltwood candlesticks torchères turned into table lamps with ivory silk lampshades Measures: Height 24 in /60 cm Diameter 14 in /36 cm Weig...
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Hand-Crafted Baroque Silver Plate Candle Holders by GAB, 1930s Sweden
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, GAB, René Lalique, Georg Jensen, Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two new silver Baroque candle sticks richly and delicately decorated with flowers and swirling, curvy ornaments. Standing on square shaped foot on four volute paws. Produced ...
Silver Plate
17th Century Dutch Brass Heemskerk Candlestick
Located in Knivsta, SE
17th Century Dutch Brass Heemskerk Candlestick A beautiful and highly decorative 17th-century Dutch brass candlestick of the classic Heemskerk type, dating from the 1600s. The cand...
Brass
17th Century Baroque Brass Candlestick with Square Base
Located in Knivsta, SE
17th Century Baroque Brass Candlestick with Square Base A charming Baroque brass candlestick dating from the late 17th or early 18th century. The candlestick features a finely turne...
Brass
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
Late 17th Century French Brass Candlestick with Drip Pan and Tripod Base
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A fine French brass candlestick from the late 17th century, circa 1690. More than three hundred years old, it shows the elegant, sculptural forms of the Baroque period and carries th...
Brass
Pair of Spanish Baroque Polychrome Carved Angel Candleholders, circa 1690
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A rare pair of Spanish Baroque angel candleholders, carved in wood around 1690 and still carrying much of their old polychrome and gilding. Each angel stands on a stepped square plin...
Wood
Large Spanish Baroque Brass Bell-Base Candlestick, circa 1680-1730
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A large and impressive Spanish brass candlestick with a low, bell-shaped base, made in the late 17th or early 18th century, circa 1680 to 1730. At 24 cm it is taller than most candle...
Brass
Small 17th Century French Bronze Candlestick with Cut-Corner Base
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A charming small French bronze candlestick from the second half of the 17th century, with a square base with cut corners, a short ringed baluster stem and a generous cylindrical sock...
Bronze
17th Century Spanish Baroque Brass Candlestick with Square Base
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
An honest 17th-century Spanish brass candlestick with a square stepped base and a strong baluster stem, cast in the Baroque tradition of Castile and Andalusia. It has never been poli...
Brass
$1,394 / set
Pair of Candlesticks, Denmark, 1750-1780
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of charming Danish Baroque candlesticks in wood with ebonized light stems, marble bases and pewter bobeches, Denmark, circa 1750-1780.
Wood
Pair of Baroque Bronze Candlesticks, Italian, Early 18th Century, Cast
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of early 18th century Italian solid bronze pricket candlesticks. The tripartite base is supported by ball feet and i...
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
19th C. Italian Baroque Hand-Carved Distressed Candlesticks Pair
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A remarkable pair of antique Italian carved wooden candlesticks dating from the 19th century, showcasing the beauty of traditional hand craftsmanship. Hand-carved from solid wood and...
Wood, Paint
20th Century Sterling Silver Italian Candlesticks Baroque Barocco replica
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver candlesticks in Milanese baroque style, completely handmade. The candlesticks are made with the casting technique and then finely chiselled. The base is round...
Sterling Silver
$2,703 / set
Candlesticks Pair Brass
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
FINE, PAIR OF LATE 17TH CENTURY, FLEMISH, BRASS CANDLESTICKS WITH PRICKETS - Cast with a variety of turnings and shapes to create a striking aesthetic and enhance the reflection of...
Brass
Antique Brass and Black Enamel Candlestick with Gilded Foliate Detailing
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Crafted from solid brass, this candlestick holder features intricate black and gold floral etching, bringing a touch of vintage charm to any space. Designed to hold a single taper ca...
Metal, Brass
Candlestick with Triangular Base, Bronze, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Candlestick with triangular base. Bronze. Spain, 18th century. Bronze candlestick with a triangular base raised on three legs and enhanced with moldi...
Bronze
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
$4,304 / set
18th Century Italian Altar Sticks
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Set of wonderful four 18th Century individually hand carved Italian Silver Gilt Alar sticks. The Altar sticks were traditional gilded more heavily to the side facing the front of the...
Silver Leaf