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.
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Giltwood, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Ceiling Flush Mount, Giltwood, Gold Leaf. Spain, 1940s Large size Eye-catching carved giltwood sunburst chandelier or flush mount in the style ...
Gold Leaf, Iron
Gilt Iron Sunburst Ceiling Mount Light Fixture by Myanmar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking gilt iron ceiling mount light fixture in the form of a radiant sunburst, designed by Miamar Home. This sculptural piece features a richly textured, hand-hammered central dom...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Sunburst Crown Ceiling Ceiling Light Fixture in Carved Giltwood, Spain 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Crown sunburst flush mount, giltwood, gold leaf, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Gorgeous baroque style carved gold leaf giltwood crown sunburst light fixture with frosted glass dif...
Gold Leaf
Silvered Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount Fixture by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom silver gilt-metal ceiling light with a sunburst design. The fixture features a central round, hammered metal plate with a rope-like border. Surrounding the center plate are ...
Metal, Silver Leaf
Exceptional Baroque Carved Wood Ceiling or Wall Light, Tyrol, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
Here is a refined **US English 1stDibs-style listing**, elegant and sales-oriented: --- **Exceptional Baroque Carved Wood Ceiling or Wall Light, Tyrol, 1950s** This remarkable lig...
Fir, Pine
Antique Water Gilt Wood Chapel Sunburst Flush Light
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning 19th Century water gilded sunburst flush mount. Hand crafted wooden rays surround the single lamp holder to the centre, originally from a church in Germany this piece is i...
Pine
Antique Water Gilt Wood Chapel Sunburst Flush Light
Located in Hastings, GB
A fabulous 19th Century water gilded sunburst flush mount. Hand crafted wooden rays surround the single lamp holder to the centre, originally from a church in Germany this piece is i...
Pine
Flush Mount Glass Light Fixture with Bronze Trim, Vintage
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful Vintage Ceiling Wall Lamp. Bronze And Glass Flush Mount Fixture , Lighting Lamp. A lamp is a light source that should be in every home. This item of lighting is used in ...
Bronze
Italian Cut-Glass Flush Mount Light, Circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th Century fine quality Italian flush mount light fixture with a heavy decorative brass base that holds a round glass dome that is cut into a starburst in the center and surr...
Brass
$1,950Sale Price|44% Off
Unique Light Sphere with Hand Molded Brass / Crystal glass Sertissage
Located in Bronx, NY
Large faceted crystal glass and ruby glass globe with sertissage in brass with a tooled detailed brass finial and mounting plate. Eastern European design.
Crystal, Brass
Timeless Suspension Fixture with Blown Murano Glass in Clear Hue 1940s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Timeless Italian Venetian Flush Mount Fixture in Clear Hue, Exquisitely Handcrafted with Murano Glass, 1940s. This exceptional flush mount fixture, meticulously handcrafted in clea...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$8,800 / item
Monumental Crystal Starburst Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Custom monumental crystal starburst sconce in nickel finish Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and finishes. I...
Crystal, Nickel, Metal
Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron by Ferro Art
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold leaf gilt iron leafed sunburst flush mount. Manufactured by Ferro-Art. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This ceiling flushmount features an iron structure with a central round p...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
1950s Atomic Ceiling Mounted Light
By Gill Glass & Fixture Co
Located in Hanover, MA
Original vintage ceiling mounted fixture perfect for entrance hall made by Gill Glass & Fixture Co of Philadelphia. Etched glass cylinder between...
Brass
$470
H 4 in Dm 14.5 in
Stunning gilt Wood Starburst Sunburst Sconce or Flush Mount Ceiling Light 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden handcrafted gilt tole flush mount. Made in Germany by a wood worker. Gorgeous sunburst starburst flush mount with one single light. The Fixture requires one European...
Metal
$8,022
H 22 in Dm 19.7 in
Timeless Showstopper: Good-Condition Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier. This alabaster chandelier is such a beauty. The size is just right, the condition is good, and the design? Totally timeless....
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Bronze
French 1950's Large Scale Wall or Ceiling Light by Lunel
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
Another addition to our collection of what we call "elbow form" wall or ceiling mounted fixtures by Lunel Lumiere, France 1950's. This one is notable for its dark walnut embelli...
Brass, Steel
Murano Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian mid century circa 1960's molded glass light fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 15" Drop: 11".
Murano Glass
Midcentury Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian hammered iron and blown glass sunburst light fixture with glass inset. Can also be installed as sconces. Measurements: diameter: 18" minimum drop: 6"
Metal
$1,376
H 5.71 in Dm 16.93 in
Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Sunburst-Shaped Crown Ceiling Light Fixture, 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hollywood Regency gilt metal sunburst-shaped crown ceiling light fixture, Spain, circa the 1960s. This outstanding sunburst-shaped or crown-shaped ceiling light features two layers o...
Metal
Drum Shaped Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French painted tole drum-shaped light fixture with milk glass inset. Measurements: Diameter: 12" Drop: 4.5".
Metal
French Sunburst Flower Flush Mount Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching sunburst foliage flower flush mount light fixture in gold leaf gilt iron. France, 1940s. This handwrought iron ceiling light fixture has a nice patina showing its original gold leaf gilding. It can be used as a flush mount, as a wall light but also as a pendant hanging from a chain at the desired height. It will be an elegant touch placed in an entryway, bathroom or bedroom and will add a glamourous Hollywood Regency accent to any classical, modern, eclectic or midcentury decoration. Newly wired. Measures: 31 cm diameter x 14,5 cm H // 12,20 in diameter x 5,70 in H We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of light fixtures and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. Flower Bud Sunburst Light Fixture // French Gilt Sunburst Light Fixture...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
French Sunburst Light Fixture / Flush Mount in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture, Wrought Gilt Iron France, 1950 Sculptural sunburst ceiling light fixture with leaves frame surrounding a central spherical plate, gilt iro...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Large French Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large French Modern Neoclassical Sunburst Light Fixture with Spikes Detail, France, 1940s This stunning hand-hammered gilt iron sunburst ceiling light was manufactured at the end of ...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
1930’s Spanish Gilt Sunburst Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 20th century large Spanish iron sunburst, incredibly detailed with outstretched leaf décor to the centre, to the rear are 2 e14 (small screw in) bulb holders. 62cm Width,...
Iron
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H 3.94 in Dm 13 in
6-Light Banci Firenze Sunburst Floral Ceiling Wall Light, Gold Gilt, 1960s Italy
Located in Andernach, DE
Original oak & Iris leafed baroque sunburst ceiling or wall light, Banci Studios, Firenze, 1960s. The center of this impressive gilded flush mount wall- or ceiling lamp is formed by ...
Metal
Gold Metal Sunburst Ceiling Light by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom gold gilt-metal ceiling light with a sunburst design. The fixture features a central round, hammered metal plate with a rope-like border. Surrounding the center plate are me...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Silvered Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount Fixture by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom silver gilt-metal ceiling light with a sunburst design. The fixture features a central round, hammered metal plate with a rope-like border. Surrounding the center plate are ...
Metal, Silver Leaf
Gold Water Gilded Carved Wooden Chapel Sunburst Flush Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Fabulous 1930's water gilded sunburst flush mount. Carved wooden rays surround the single lamp holder to the centre, originally from a church in Germany this piece is in absolutely g...
Wood
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 7.88 in
Designer Ceiling Flush Mount Lighting Lamp by Massive, Belgium, 20th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Designer flush mount chandelier from Massive, Belgium. Second half of the 20th century. This chic ceiling lamp has a richly decorated bronze rim in baroque/ rococo style with a shade of beautiful cut glass which sparkles beautifully. Directly to the ceiling, a round flush-mounted stand. Very good quality, solid. The plafond is made of pressed glass in the form of a tall bowl, rises to the center, gives room for 1 light bulb, complex volumetric glass with different patterns, stripes, beautifully refracts and diffuses light. The Flush-Mount Chandelier is the perfect addition to any space where a low profile light...
Brass
Water Gilded Chapel Sunburst Flush Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Fabulous 1930's water gilded sunburst flush mount. Carved wooden rays sit above the double lamp holders to the back of the light, originally from a church in Germany this piece is in...
Wood
French Crystal Beaded Platfonnier C.1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century French crystal beaded Platfonnier. The light fixture is wired and ready to install.
Crystal, Metal
Silver Gilt Carved Wood Italian Baroque Style Sconces, a Pair
Located in New Windsor, NY
A sumptuous pair of Italian Baroque style silver gilt metal and carved wood scrolled and foliate wall sconces. Imported from Italy circa 1950-60 b...
Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 24.02 in
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang. not one missing. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, h...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Sold
H 10.63 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Low oval ceiling crystal chandelier brass. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal hand knotted. Measures: Total height 50 cm, height without chain 27 cm, diameter 80 x 52 cm. weight (...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Porcelain Rose Crystal Antique Basket Gold Chandelier Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Handcrafted Porcelain Roses in an Array of Colors Adorn this Exquisite Piece Indulge in the allure of our meticulously crafted chandelier, adorned with delicate porcelain roses in a variety of enchanting hues. Each porcelain rose has been skillfully handcrafted by artisans, infusing the piece with a unique blend of elegance and artistry. Specifications: - Overall Height: 90 cm - Height without Chain: 75 cm - Diameter: 40 cm - Weight (Approx.): 8 kg - Number of Lights: 1 - Bulb Socket Type: E27 (Convertible to accommodate 3 light bulbs) - Materials: Brass, Crystal, Porcelain Roses This masterpiece exudes an air of sophistication, with the porcelain roses elegantly juxtaposed against the brass frame. The meticulous craftsmanship of the roses is accentuated by the renewed cabling and hand-knotted crystals, resulting in a composition that emanates beauty from every angle. The restoration process has been thorough, encompassing not only the incorporation of new electrical components but also the installation of fresh cables and sockets. The piece has undergone rigorous PAT testing, ensuring both safety and functionality. It is now fully prepared for suspension, with an adjustable total length to seamlessly fit your space. The dimensions of the chandelier – standing at an overall height of 110 cm with a diameter of 45 cm – command attention, making it an ideal centerpiece in any setting. The chandelier's adaptability is showcased through its potential to be converted, accommodating up to three light bulbs with a simple adjustment, all while retaining its artistic allure. Prepare to be entranced by the elegance of a bygone era, epitomized through delicate porcelain and glistening crystal. This antique basket chandelier...
Crystal, Brass, Wire