Baroque Candle Holders
BAROQUE STYLE
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.
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Style: Baroque
Pair of Antique Spanishs Carved Gitwood Torcheres
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of beautiful Spanish torcheros, probably the end of the 18th century, in gilt wood and silver wood, their base is triangular supported on legs in the shape of a lion's claw, t...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood
Rare 18th Century Alpine Iron Spiral Candle Holder
Located in Hamburg, DE
Discover the charm and historical significance of this rare 18th-century Iron Spiral Candle Holder, a unique artifact from the Alpine region. This...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
$7,800 / 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...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$2,753 / set
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...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Torches in Gilded, Turned and Carved Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stunning pair of Swedish silver candlesticks, each featuring a round rubber base for added stability. The candlesticks are elegantly decorated with intricate floral and leaf motifs...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Church Wrought Iron Candlestick with 18 lights
Located in PARIS, FR
This grand 17th-century German wrought iron church candelabrum is a magnificent example of the era’s evolving ironwork techniques, where craftsmanship and artistic expression merged ...
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Pewter
Four silver candlesticks, Johann Priester, Augsburg c. 1690
Located in Greding, DE
Set of 4 candlesticks, silver, Augsburg, c. 1690, master Johann Priester, prov.: Adolf Meyer, Hamburg, 15 Oct. 1970, DM 6.500,-.
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique 19th Century Angel Torch Holders
Located in Buxton, GB
This pair of fabulous antique 19th century angel torch holders are a stunning addition to any art collection. Crafted from polychromed wood and featuring i...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
$2,615 / set
Pair of French Forged Iron Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French forged iron two-arm candelabra with a painted and parcel gilded finish.
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Candle Holders
$1,250 / set
Pair of 18th Century Italian Wood and Brass Pricket Candleholders
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of outstanding 18th century brass over wood (repousse) pricket candleholders. Wood is hand-carved and painted, with the fronts covered (repoussed) in brass. Candles are placed o...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Italian Giltwood and Polychrome Torchères, circa 1750
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved figures holding aloft a cornucopia form torchere. Dressed in flowing tunics slashed at the knees, shod in sandals strapped about the calves standing contra posto on square pli...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Walnut
Italian Baroque Figural Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
This impressive pair of carved and gilt wood figural candlesticks makes a dramatic statement in a room . The fully carved figures in a left and right pose are well shaped and present well detailed faces and hands with wind swept clothes. Raised up on architectural plinths...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
$4,250 / set
Large 19th Century Pic-Cierges, French
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Tall and elegant pair of repoussé copper baroque, Louis XV style pricket sticks.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Copper
$3,338 / set
Vintage Venetian Gentleman Candleholder, Murano, Italy
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage Venetian gentleman candleholder, hand crafted in Murano, Italy. The maker is attributed to Barovier & Toso from probably the mid 1950's. The candleholder is in very good cond...
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1950s Italian Vintage Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
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2010s Italian Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Early 18th Century candelabra
Located in SE
Large candelabra, presumably made in Sweden in early 18th century.
Highly unusual, made in brass, with four candle holders.
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Italian 17th century Baroque Tall and Painted Torchère
Located in Troy, NY
Italian painted and silvered torchère, turned stem on a carved tripod base.
Can be electrified.
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
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...
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1690s Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Beech
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Mecca Torchières
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 18th century Baroque period Mecca Torchières. Each Torchière is raised by three elegant scrolled feet below the triangular shaped lightly curved base with ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Spectacular Pair of 18th Century Italian Prickets, Great Old Worn Finish/Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular pair of 18th century Italian prickets, great old worn finish/patina. Great scale and proportions.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
XXL Antique Baroque Wrought Iron 3-Arm Candelabra with Fresco of Saint Joseph
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a unique Baroque 3-arm candelabra done in wrought iron. It features a small fresco of Saint Joseph holding a white lily. The candelabra is rich in flora...
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1730s Austrian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Flat Back Candelabra - Circa 1700
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved with a central baluster issuing stylized leaf scrolls terminating in a candlecup , whole terminating in an urn flanked by two scroll handles on square plinth base
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Bronze Candle Holders Pair, 20th Century, after Antique Models
Located in Madrid, ES
Two bronze candlesticks. Twentieth century.
Two practically equal bronze candlesticks with a triangular base on legs (these with vegetal elements finished in claws holding balls) ...
Category
20th Century European Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Chandelier Barovier & Toso B.A.G en verre soufflé
Located in London, England
Bougeoir Ercole Barovier et Ermanno Toso, est bien plus qu’un simple accessoire ; c'est une œuvre d'art en verre soufflé, emblématique du savoir-faire artisanal. Avec ses dimensions ...
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1990s Czech Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of South European Faux Marble Painted and Parcel-Gilt Wooden Torchères
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of South European carved parcel-giltwood and faux-marble painted torchères from the late 18th or early 19th century. Carved all-over with gilt acanthus foliage, each piece fea...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Pair of Giltwood Italian Altar Sticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very elegant pair of carved and gilded Italian altar candlesticks with circular scallop edge bobeches set on acanthus detailed stems with th...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
$3,500 Sale Price
55% Off
PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century
Italians, gilt carving
with metal applications.
Small defects.
Dim.: 34 x 18 cm
good conditions
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
$2,623 / set
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch brass Hanukkah lamp made in a baroque style in the 18th century.
Openwork triangular backplate designed almost in a keyhole fashion supports eight deep rectangular oil receptacles with sharply pointed spouts.
The pinched rectangular drip pan...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Torchère 15 Candleholder Iron Spanish Fleur-de-Lys Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Striking Spanish wrought iron standing torchère in the Renaissance style
With fifteen rolled candle-sockets, and two decorative fleur-de-lys finials, on a knopped...
Category
1730s Spanish Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Swedish Silver Candlesticks
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stunning pair of Swedish silver candlesticks, each featuring a round rubber base for added stability. The candlesticks are elegantly decorated with intricate floral and leaf motifs...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
$1,073 / set
Italian Carved Gilt Candelabra
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of 18th century Italian carved figural, silver-gilt candelabra each with a four-candle arm.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood
$5,500 / set
PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century
Italians, gilt carving
with metal applications.
Small defects.
Dim.: 53 x 32 cm
good conditions
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
$2,980 / set
Fine Pair of 19th Century Cherub Candelabra on Porphyry Bases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century bronze and gilded ormolu three branch candelabra, one modeled as a bacchanalian satyr, the other a putto, out stretched arms holding three br...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu
PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century
Italians, gilt carving
with metal applications.
Small defects.
Dim.: 35 x 32 cm
good conditions
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
$2,623 / set
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Candelabra
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming 19th century carved wood four arm candleabra in the form of a putti with silver leaf finish.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Baroque candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candle holders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, VG-VGnewtrend, Arval Argenti Valenza, and Cesani Virginio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for candle holders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $182 and tops out at $145,000 while the average work can sell for $2,792.
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