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.
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
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
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
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
$335Sale 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
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
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
$1,100Sale Price / set|26% Off
Neapolitan 18th Century Late Baroque Pair of Bronze Altar Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Late Baroque or early Rococo pair of sinuous form bronze Candlesticks. Italian born, they were probably alter pieces and have a subtle decoration on the shiney bronze candleholder to...
Bronze
Dutch Baroque Bronze Candlesticks, Cast, 17th Century, Rare Pair, 1680
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th Century Pair of Dutch Bronze Candlesticks. Very rare pair of Dutch Baroque heavy bronze cast candlesticks with a four-sided base, circa 1680. The very large square base is crea...
Bronze
Hand-Carved French Baroque Altar Candlesticks, Circa 1780
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
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
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 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
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
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
19th Century Baroque Style Candle holder Stand
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Baroque style candle stand. Italian Baroque style wooden carved with gilt painted lacquered surface candle holder stand with pawn fe...
Wood
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
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
$2,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Continental Bronze Pricket Sticks, Early 18th Century
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
Pair of Sculptural Antler-Inspired Metal Candelabra, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of sculptural candelabra crafted in polished metal, designed in the form of branching deer antlers. Each piece combines a traditional candelabrum base with five candl...
Metal, Silver Plate
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
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
17th Century Spanish Brass Candlestick, Free Shipping
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 17th century Spanish brass candlestick. Not polished, nice patina Measures: 16 cm high, 12 cm wide, 12 cm deep.
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
17th Century Hand-Painted Italian Candlestick with Aquamarine
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
17th century Italian candlestick with aquamarine. The candlestick is from originally from a church in Florence. It hand-carved and hand-painted with hints of pale greenish-hues showi...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Antique 17th Century Dutch or English Bronze Candlestick/Candleholder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique bronze candlestick. Dating from the end of the 17th century. Likely Dutch or English. With a slightly orange hue a...
Bronze
Pair French Baroque Style Brass Candlesticks Candle Lamps, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French Baroque style brass candlesticks with hand chasing. These had been wired for boudoir lamps sometime in the 20th century and we can electrify again if desired (for a...
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century Baroque Style GiltWood Paw Feet Candlestands
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Pair of Early 20th Century Baroque Style GiltWood Paw Feet Candlestands with paw trifid. Measure 21.5" in height, 7.5" in width and 7.5" in depth.
Giltwood
$622Sale 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
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 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
$880Sale Price / item|37% Off
Pair of Italian Gilded 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 add...
Metal
Vintage Pair of Candlesticks, Italian Baroque Style, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Pair of Candlesticks, Italian Baroque style, 19th century. Pair of big candlesticks is a very refined decorative object in brass and gilded metal. 55x14 cm each. Ve...
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
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
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
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
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
Unique 18th Century Carved Altar Candlestick Holder from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
hand carved from pine in the 1700s, this unique Italian altar candlestick holder features a lovely foliate rinceaux dotted with volute scrolls. The intricate weaving of curled leaves...
Wood
17th Century Brass Candlestick, France, circa 1690
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
17th century candlestick from France made of brass. The candlestick has traces of use as you can expect after more than 300 years of use.
Brass
Pair of Early 18th Century Brass Altar / Mantel Candleholders, circa 1717
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of early 18th century brass Altar / mantel candleholders, circa 1717 Superb pair of candle holder. Hand made from solid brass. The base shows the date 1717. Each large can...
Brass
Barovier&Toso Ercole Candle Holder, Blown Glass, 25.5 cm Height, Italy
Located in London, England
Candlestick Ercole Barovier and Ermanno Toso, is much more than just an accessory; it is a work of art in blown glass, emblematic of artisanal craftsmanship. With its dimensions of 2...
Blown Glass
18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Softwood Altar Candlesticks, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
Large mismatched set of 18th-century Baroque altar candlesticks featuring intricate carvings. The elaborate details include floral motifs, volutes, and elegantly curved feet. The new...
Softwood
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
$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
20th Century Pair of Italian Silver Candlesticks Torretta fron Genoa revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of silver 800 candlesticks in Italian Barocco Genoese style. The body worked on silver sheet was embossed and engraved by hand with scrolls and flowers Measure: 820 grams.
Silver
Pair Of 18th Century Large Italian Carved Candlesticks
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very tall pair of 18th century Italian Baroque candlesticks. Exquisitely hand carved with wonderfully distressed silver gilt patina, resti...
Wood
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Gilt Candlestick Prickets, 18th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful 18th century gilded Italian candlestick prickets. Used in a church during a time when candlelight was the only form of illumination, the backs are still modified to push a...
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Altar Candlestick
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a console, mantel, or vignette with this tall and sculptural Italian giltwood candlestick crafted around 1860. Executed in the Baroque style, the piece features an elegant, elo...
Giltwood
Candlesticks Pair 20th century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candlesticks made from tin. Made in Sweden, Stockholm early 20th century. J.L. Hultman 1923-1957. Made in Baroque style with flattened ball feet and decorated with c-format...
Pewter
Pair of 18th Century Baroque Style Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive pair of Baroque style patinated bronze candlesticks with baluster form stem and tripod feet, Continental in origin (possibly Italian) dating to the 18th century, conver...
Bronze
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 Pair Pewter Early 20th century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candlesticks made from tin. Made in Sweden, Stockholm early 20th century. J.L. Hultman 1923-1957. Made in Baroque style with flattened ball feet and decorated with c-format...
Pewter
Lamps Table Pair Candlesticks Silver Gilt 17th Century Baroque Italian 29" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Fine pair of late 17th century, Italian, carved & gilded pricket candlesticks upcycled into table lamps, 29” high Finely carved with classical turnings and ornamentation of the Baro...
Beech
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
$8,640Sale Price|20% Off
Pair 17th Century Candlesticks Candle Holder Light in Brass Antique Gift Object
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 17th Century Candlesticks Candle Holder Light in Brass Antique Gift Object . A Very beautiful Simple lines Baroque continental Candle ho...
Brass
Pair of Italian Baroque Bronze Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with candle pricket over a baluster form support and ending on a triangular base with paw feet.
Bronze
Hand Carved 18th Century Venetian Gilded Wood Candle Stand or Spike
Located in Miami, FL
Fine 18th Century Venetian candle stand or spike, hand-carved and gilded wood. Beautiful columnar shape on a square platform base on bun feet. This go...
Wood, Giltwood
Candlestick Pair Brass Flemish Pricket Heart Initialled Love Token
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
FINE PAIR OF LATE 17TH CENTURY, PERSONALISED, FLEMISH, BRASS CANDLESTICKS WITH PRICKETS, POSSIBLY A LOVE TOKEN AS INSCRIBED WITH A HEART MOTIF AND INITIALS - Personalised : The bot...
Brass
Pair of Spanish 17th Century Carved Wood Winged Angel Candleholders
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A captivating pair of Spanish Baroque carved-wood angel candleholders, late 17th century (circa 1690). Each winged angel stands as a sculptural bearer of light, holding a candle sock...
Wood