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.
$2,218Sale 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
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
$1,863Sale 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
$680Sale 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
$1,863Sale 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
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
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
$752Sale Price|20% Off
Early French Black Enamel Lantern With Fleur-De-Lis Decoration, Circa 1720's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Vintage Enamaled Travel or Theif Lantern with open chimney and Fleur-De-Lis decorations throughout. This vintage early 18th Century piece would be a fantastic addition to an ...
Brass, Enamel
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
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
$8,850 / set
Pair of 18th Century Italian Torchieres
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian Torchères. This stunning pair of Italian Baroque Torchieres, candle stands, candlesticks, columns or pedestal...
Wood
Russian Judaica Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Russian Judaica Baroque Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks, each with molded floral and foliate design atop a circular base with three feet, marked "AG / Sterling / 84" to un...
Sterling Silver
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
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
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
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
$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
$1,157Sale 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
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
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
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
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
$1,870Sale 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
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
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
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
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
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
$710Sale 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
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
$680Sale 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
$1,328Sale 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
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
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
Spanish Baroque Wrought Iron Torchere Floor Lamp
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
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
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
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
Set of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabras Bronze Color France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of gilded Bronze Candelabras or Candlesticks. the barrel and base with cut sides 19th century.
Bronze
$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
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
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
17th Century Bronze Candelabra or Candlestick, Heavy Baroque Table Lamp
Located in Vigonza, Padua
17th century heavy bronze candelabra or candlestick, baroque table lamp, signed with date. From the Della Torre family residence in Rezzonico-Lake Como- Italy Measures cm: H 60, Diam...
Bronze
Metal candelabra lamp, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vintage metal candelabra lamp, made in France in the 1970s. This slender light fixture takes its classic silhouette from the antique candelabra and rei...
Metal
17th Century French Bronze Candlestick
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very sweet little French bronze candlestick dating from the 17th century. Measures: 15.5 cm high 8 x 8 cm base. Free shipping.
Bronze
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
$128,500 / set
Pair of Italian Baroque Carved Wood Floor Torchieres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Baroque-style (19th Century) stripped pine, beech & poplar 24 arm floor torchiere with 3 scrolling legs on horses (in the style of PIRANESI)
Beech, Poplar, Pine
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 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
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
Antique Italian Carved Polychrome Candle Holder, Baroque Style, 1850
Located in Lincoln, GB
Description Exquisite Antique Italian Carved Polychrome Candle Holder is a remarkable testament to 18th-century craftsmanship, showcasing intricate ...
Giltwood
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
$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
$202Sale 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