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.
$1,860Sale 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
$1,864Sale 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
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
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
Spanish Baroque Wrought Iron Torchère Floor Lamp, Tripod Base, 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Spanish Baroque style wrought iron torchère floor lamp with black patina. Beautifully hand wrought and turned shaft supported by a tripod base. This date from the early 20th century, a time when Italian and Spanish Baroque furniture...
Wrought Iron
Handblown Murano Glass Candelabra Multicolored, circa 1940
By Murano 5
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Handblown Murano glass candelabra, multicolored, circa 1940, Baroque style, five-arm candelabra with multicolored applied decoration, materials...
Blown Glass
Pair of Antique Swedish Brass Candle Sconces with Heart and Flower Motif
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of antique Swedish brass wall sconces for candles. Manufactured ca 1900 to 1920. The sconces are decorated with a heart motif and stylized flowers. The curved surfaces reflect ...
Brass
Pr. of 5 lights Italian Baroque style Candelabras
Located in VALENZA, IT
A pair of Italian Baroque-style silver candelabras. The round base is crafted from sheet metal with eight legs that lift the candelabra off the surface and elevate it. Four small lea...
Silver
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
$1,864Sale 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
Golden Crown E & R Schumann Arzberg Germany Empress Dresden Flowers Candelabra
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite, very hard to find, Golden Crown E & R Schumann Arzberg Bavaria "Empress Dresden Flowers" baroque two arm porcelain candelabra. This...
Porcelain
XXI Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Baroque style 7 lights Candelabra
By Stancampiano
Located in VALENZA, IT
Stunning candlestick in solid 800 silver made with the fusion technique. The round base, finely engraved and chiseled with beaded and wave motifs, has a diameter of 17.5 cm (6.9 in.)...
Silver
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
$1,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
A pair of Italian Baroque style silver gilt pricket sticks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful pair of hand carved and gilded torcheres with handwrought iron candle arms and bobeches. The candelabra portion lifts out of the wood base...
Giltwood
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
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
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
Antique French Baroque Gilded Brass Wall Sconces, Circa 1890, Pair
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
$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
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
Distressed Italian Silver & Gold Gilt Candlesticks, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century pair of Italian silver & gold gilt candlesticks. There is some wear to the gilt finish but overall they beautiful. The carving depicts flowers, swags, and so...
Giltwood
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
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
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
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
$3,685Sale 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
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
$1,860Sale 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
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 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
$708Sale 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
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 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
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
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
Monumental Baroque Style Brass Candle Holders - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A monumental pair of brass candle holders. Turned in a Baroque style with broad wax pans, baluster columns, square knops, and triangular bases raised on small bracket feet. Some ligh...
Brass
Pair of Very Large French Figurative Floor-Standing Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large French figurative floor-standing candelabra French, 19th century Measures: Height 260cm, width 90cm, depth 90cm This pair of candelabra are each surmounted by...
Ormolu
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
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
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
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
19th C. Italian Baroque Hand-Carved Distressed Candlesticks Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th C. Italian Baroque style candlesticks that feature eleborate scrollwork, floral motifs, and a multi-tiered structure. Each candlestick has a wide, decorative base with ...
Wood, Paint
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
1950s Tall French Brass Alter Candlestick in Baroque Style
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall, heavy and substantial alter candlestick, France 1950's. This single brass sculpture has been untouched and retains its original patina. Wonderful addition as a centerpiece on a...
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
18th Century Six Italian Gilded Wall Cadleholders Set of Six Foliate Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
From Northern Italy a rare set of six 18th century gilt wrought iron arms, candle holders, hanging lantern brackets suitable as sconces, if you wire them. These iron arms are fully handmade with curved scrolling iron structure, decorated with elegant gilt wrought iron acanthus leaves and gildwood balls and bobeches.. Good age related condition, the six arms have the same shape and structure but slightly different sizes, with minor losses, missing giltwood balls in four of item. The gilding of the arms is in good condition, excellent feature in case of their use as sconces, overturning the irons compared to their original use. Some small lacks in the leaves of the crowns of the bobeches, as visible in the picture details. Northern Italy, 1700. Originally these Italian artworks were arms that, fixed in a ring placed on the wall, were used to hold the chains of votive lamps...
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Bronze and Gilt Cherub Candelabras, Twin-Light Design
Located in Lincoln, GB
A pair of 19th century bronze and gilt ormolu twin cherub candelabra Beautifully detailed bronze cherubs adorned with olive wreath crowns (seen as a s...
Bronze
$1,328Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19 century Sheffield Silverplate Candelabrum
Located in Birmingham, AL
This antique 19 century Sheffield Silver Co. Candelabrum circa.1877. It will be a great addition to one's collection of Antique Lighting for use & decorative display. & f...
Silver Plate
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
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
19th Century Continental Naïve Giltwood Pricket Candlestick, Baroque
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Continental Naïve Giltwood Pricket Candlestick, 19th Century A tall and atmospheric giltwood pricket candlestick of ecclesiastical origin. This piece is a fascinating example of pr...
Giltwood
$614Sale 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 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
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 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
$8,900 / set
18th Century Italian pair of torcheres
Located in Ballard, CA
Stupendous very rare pair of Italian Torcheres, beautifully painted, the top of the torcheres are adorned by an extravagant tree of candle holders, with hand carved tassels and gilde...
Wood
Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning pair of 17th century Italian Baroque bonze candlesticks with beautifully turned stems. One is a traditional candlestick that holds ...
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
$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
Pair of 18th Century Italian Faux Marble Column Pedestals
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian Faux marble column pedestals or Torchères. This stunning pair of Italian Tuscan region Baroque carved wood torchieres, columns or pedestals have a faux m...
Wood