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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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden And Silvered Candlesticks
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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

Italian Carved Walnut 18th Century Torchere
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful Continental 18th century pricket stick. The pricket is composed of turned walnut and is sculptural in its turnings. This candle stand is in overall good condition...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

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 gorgeous item is very decorative ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood, Giltwood

Early 18th Century candelabra
Located in Stockholm, 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

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Brass

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Greats pair of Baroque carved wooden candleholders. Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and small losses. More pictures available on request. Meas...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

Pair Of European Baroque Brass Candlesticks
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a candleholder with holes to punch out stub. Turned baluster and circular domed base. From the collection of the founder of Yankee Candle Company.
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1650s European Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of 18th Centurty Spanish Carved Gilt Wood Altar Candlesticks Table Lamps
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wonderful pair of wooden altar candlesticks converted to table lamps, Spain, mid-18th century. Hand-carved decorate with acanthus leaf moti...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Giltwood, Textile

Large Antique Italian Giltwood 8-Light Wall Candelabra, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful display of flowers and foliage adorn this large, wall hanging giltwood eight-light candelabra. Hand-carved circa 1750 in Italy, the vegetation is accompanied by a twisti...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair Of Tall Italian Silver Gilt Prickets, 18th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A fine pair of 18th century tripodal prickets with bold fully three dimensional feet forming the base, each supporting a fluted baluster terminating in the flared flat top. Lovely de...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Silver Leaf

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...
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1750s Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

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
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

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
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

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
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous pair of Baroque carved wooden candleholders. Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and small losses. More pictures available on request. M...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

MID 18th CENTURY PAIR OF GOLDEN WOOD CANDLESTICKS
Located in Firenze, FI
This pair of table candlesticks is a fine example of Tuscan manufacturing from the mid-18th century. Made of carved wood and finely gilded in pure gold, these candlesticks exhibit hi...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Candlestick Torchere
Located in Madrid, ES
A nice pair of candlesticks or small torch holders from the Spanish Baroque period, they were surely part of the church altar trousseau, in gilded wood and hand-carved with remains o...
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1790s Spanish Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Giltwood

A Brass Candlestick in Swedish Baroque, early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A cool Brass Candlestick in Swedish Baroque from early 18th Century. Beautiful wear and patina Wear consistent with age and use
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Brass

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

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Wrought Iron

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

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

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Silver

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 ...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Brass

Large Giltwood Baroque Altar Candlestick, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque altar candlestick with a three-legged stand and a balustered shaft with a gold-patinated and dark accentuated setting and a wavy bras...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Giltwood

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...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Altar Candlesticks with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Baroque period carved wooden candlesticks with acanthus leaves, volutes, carved scrolling feet and great rustic character. Featuring a pair of Italian Baroque period carved wooden altar...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Metal

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...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wondeful Baroque giltwood candleholders , Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and small losses. Measurement individual.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

18th Century Giltwood Italian Candlesticks Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century Italian giltwood altar candlesticks. Tall columns on a trefoil base. Zinc prickets. Distressed gilt finish. Heavy gilt lo...
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Giltwood

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....
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

Pair of Baroque Hand-Carved Giltwood Candlesticks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of baroque hand-carved giltwood candlesticks from Italy. Sold together and priced $3,800 for the pair. Note: Original/early finish on ant...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Giltwood

Pair of Giltwood Spanish Baroque Columns
Located in Leesburg, VA
The present pair of late 17th century Spanish Baroque giltwood columns may have once formed part of an altarpiece environment. The feature of such columns flanking altarpieces during...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Giltwood

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...
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18th Century European Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Bronze

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

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Walnut

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 ...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of baroque carved wooden candleholders with a stunning old color, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses. Measurement individual.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

Pair of 17/18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful Baroque carved wooden candleholders, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Several layers of paint visible. Weathered and small losses. Measurement individual.
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

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

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Brass

Scandinavian Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candleholder
Located in Copenhagen, K
Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candlestick, Scandinavian Amazing carved wood and polychrome candleholder.
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Late 17th Century Scandinavian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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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 ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Bronze

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 ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Metal, Iron

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

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Brass

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Candleholders
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, this pair of giltwood candleholders are from the Baroque period. Based on the asymmetrical carvings of C-scrolls and curled leaves, this was most likely an earl...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair Of Italian Late 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Mirrored Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely unique pair of Italian late 17th century Baroque period polychrome and giltwood mirrored candelabras. Each candelabra is raised by a rectangular base with fi...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

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.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

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

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Giltwood

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.
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Faux Marble Torchieres
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian Faux marble Torchères. This stunning pair of Italian Tuscan region Baroque carved wood torchieres, columns or pedestals have a faux marble and giltwood f...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Copper

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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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

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Beech

Pair 17th C. Italian Bronze Prickets or Candleholders
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of fine late 17th century Italian cast bronze pricket sticks, This large pair features a rich natural patina, boldly cast turning...
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Late 17th Century Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Bronze

18th C Tall Gold Baroque Altar Pricket Candlestick
Located in Hastings, GB
A remarkable 18th century German Baroque church altar candlestick, carved wood and gilded gesso, dating to circa 1760, this very large scale pricket can...
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1760s German Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

Lamp Table Candlestick Pewter 17th Century Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptionally rare, 17th century, pewter candlestick upcycled into a table lamp, 20” high Elegant, classical form typical of the Baroque period, with all the surfaces reflecting l...
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1690s French Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Pewter

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...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Altar Sticks or Prickets from Lucca
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian giltwood Altar sticks or Prickets from Lucca. Pair of 18th century Italian Baroque gilt wood altar sticks, candlest...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Iron

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

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Wood

17th Century Italian Baroque Carved and Gilded Wood Pair of Antique Candelabrum
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare large pair of antique table candelabrum in carved and giled wood with five arms for five candles. Great artistic quality of the 17th century in the middle of the Baroque period,...
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1680s Italian Antique Baroque Candle Holders

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Wood

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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