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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Classical Lantern Brass Glass Gold Pendant Lighting Lanterne
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Louis XVI Style Lantern – A Handcrafted Masterpiece Immerse yourself in the charm of bygone eras with our exclusive Louis XVI style lantern. This new edition of our in-hou...
Brass
$1,892Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large Classical Lantern Brass Glass Gold Pendant Lighting Lantern
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Louis XVI-Style Lantern – Handcrafted Masterpiece Step into the charm of a bygone era with our exclusive Louis XVI-style lantern. This new edition of our in-house product ...
Brass
Pair of Continental Three Light Wooden Painted Chandeliers or Hall Lanterns
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of round tapered three light wooden painted hall lanterns / fixtures with globe finials, scrolled crowns, acanthus apliques, gilt spiral half columns, glass panels, proba...
Glass, Wood
Italian Late Baroque Period Large Brass Censer Lantern, 2nd half 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
large censer of ecclesiastical origin with a shaped canopy issuing four small arms with open chainwork and a centered ring, the large bowl with four decorative arms
Brass
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
17th Century Large Six Sided Venetian Carved Gilded Baroque Hall Lantern
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th century large six sided Venetian carved gilded Baroque hall lantern. This 17th century hand carved red polychrome and gilded wood lantern, mounted on a pole with a lion paw base, represents the highest standards of craftsmanship. This very large lantern...
Wood
Florentine Carved Giltwood Hanging Lantern
Located in Kent, Dover
A Florentine carved giltwood tapering hanging lantern in the Baroque manner, each corner supported by figures, with an acorn finial and cupula domed canopy. The interior painted blue.
Giltwood
Italian Baroque Style 19th Century Tole Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Newly restored large and impressive size antique Italian baroque style gold gilded tole single light hanging lantern. The majestic Italian styling and proportions, makes this a perfect and striking accent in any room, a living room, dining room, conservatory, to a grand foyer. The metal lantern has been newly rewired for the US. Search terms: antique French hanging lantern...
Iron
$33,886
Large Antique Bronze Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique bronze lantern, sourced from Soane, London. This impressive light fitting is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, this lantern is ...
Metal, Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Genovese giltwood carved lantern. Currently wired for three lights.
Bronze
Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier
Located in Troy, NY
An impressive, very large (43" tall) and well proportioned four-tier brass chandelier with 18 candle-arms. In original condition, not drilled for electricity, but can be electrified....
Brass
1920's Caldwell Baroque Style Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
a circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze lantern with beveled glass inset
Bronze
Palatial 19th Century Northern Italian Carved Gilt Wood Baroque Style Lantern
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive giltwood hall lantern formerly hung in a turn of the century Pittsburgh steel baron's mansion. In the Baroque style it features winged chimera, and accommod...
Giltwood
Pair of Lantern Holders Lombardy early 18th century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of lantern holders with iron frame and carved and gilded wooden body. An expression of the fully Baroque taste, the arms are moved in an "S" shape, while the wooden essence is c...
Iron
Gold Dore Bronze Octagon Shaped Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant octagon shaped gold dore bronze gas lantern, later electrified with original beveled glass. Elaborate crown features fleur de lis and foliate designs...
Bronze
19th Century Processional Lantern
Located in Ballard, CA
19th Century processional Italian Lantern, probably used for wedding and festivities in Venice, it has been wired for the American market and has a beautiful silk covered cord, the p...
Brass, Wrought Iron
18th Century Brass Barn Portable Lantern Candlelight
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Danish 18th Century Brass Barn Portable Lantern.
Brass
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
c1870 French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Lantern / Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
French Antique 19thc Louis XV Gilt Bronze Lantern. Grand presence. Highly detailed. Rococo style and ultra high quality. Glass is being replaced.
Bronze
$2,950 / set
Pair of Italian Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
Brought back from Italy by a local woman that had a home there. Electrified. Leaf decoration and iron loop handle with applied leaves.
Tin
Wonderful French Vaseline Swirl Glass Polished Brass Pendant Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Vaseline swirl glass & polished brass pendant lantern 3 candelabras light fixture We are able to modify the height.
Brass
French Baroque Style Giltwood Lantern with Carved Volutes and Textured Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque style giltwood lantern from the early 20th century, with volutes and textured glass. Created in France at the Turn of the Century, this lantern captures our attention with its golden tones and scrolling lines. Delicate volutes connect the upper section to the tapering body, while textured glass panel secure the socket. Adorned with carved rosettes and acanthus leaves, this Baroque style French giltwood lantern...
Glass, Giltwood
Italian Gilt Iron Three-Arm Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Italian chandelier made of gilded wrought iron having three wired arms with twisted and scrolling candelabras holding waxed candle sleeves enclosed by glass chimney hurr...
Wrought Iron
Bronze Lantern, French, XX th
Located in Nice, FR
Bronze lantern, 4 lights, period curved glass, French work dated 1920. It can be put in an entrance of a house or elsewhere. It is in working order, it works at the electricity level...
Bronze
Antique Baroque Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
Antique Baroque style glass and gilt bronze lantern French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 82cm, diameter 44cm ...
Ormolu
$4,994 / set
PAIR OF IMPORTANT 17th Century VENETIAN TORCHERS
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF IMPORTANT 17th Century VENETIAN TORCHERS in painted iron, enriched with polychrome iron leaves and flowers by 17th century Venetian craftsme...
Iron
Pair of Portuguese Appliques with Two Lights 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Portuguese appliques with two lights 18th century remade from painted and gilded carving decorated with plant motifs. Metal applica...
Wood
Antique Electrified Copper Lantern, Large Hexagon Glass, 20th Century
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large architectural six sides lantern made of copper, electrified with three 60/watt light. Up to us code UL approve Suitable for what location Copper canopy...
Copper
Large Late 20th Century Lantern
Located in Bagshot, GB
A large American late 20th Century Brass and glass square panelled lantern holding tweleve light fittings will certainly not be missed when you make...
Brass
$1,800 / set
H 15 in W 10 in D 7 in
Pair of Antique Italian Giltwood Wall Sconces, Carved Lantern Design
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of carved painted and giltwood five-panel one-light wall sconces formed as flush mounted half lanterns; recently rewired.
Giltwood, Glass
Iron and Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple and elegant iron and glass pendants. Glass globe shaped as an octagon with inlaid iron with in clear glass. Oil rub bronze hardware. Newly re-wired. One available.
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Lantern
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful design and cool looking midcentury ceiling lamp. The total height including chain and ceiling plate is:26" - 66 cm.
Brass
$3,465Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass...
Wrought Iron
$2,450
H 34 in Dm 14 in
Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large vintage Vaughan lighting etched glass / crystal bell jar lantern in a diamond pattern with leaf fern details and bronze housing and decorative chain in the neoclass...
Bronze
Hanging Lantern
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A hanging lantern of faceted, tapering form with a stepped, pagoda-like top and glazed sides. The lantern is constructed with angular panes set within a darkened metal framework and ...
Metal
$4,586
H 28 in Dm 11.5 in
Unique French Gilt Bronze Crystal Three-Light Lantern or Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique, Wonderful Art Deco gilt bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern with a three-light central candelabra cluster, France, 1910-1920. Crown-shaped, richly decorated frame made o...
Crystal, Bronze
22 Karat Single Giltwood Carved Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
22k Giltwood Italian-Style Carved Lantern (not antique). 2 available.
Giltwood
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style A rare and characterful large hanging lantern from the Netherlands, likely crafted in the late 17th or early 1...
Copper
Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions- a happy pair with original box #2 Japan, this handsome pair (2) of quality vintage iron Halloween happy Jack-O-Lanterns with their friendly bi...
Iron
Northern Italian Giltwood Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the rolling hills of Northern Italy, this exquisite carved giltwood lantern once graced the loggia of a grand provincial villa near Lake Como. It...
Metal
Vintage Tall Baroque-Style Iron Candlesticks, a Pair.
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Tall Baroque-Style Iron Candlesticks, a Pair. Painted iron. Dimensions: 37 x 14 x 14 in. (94 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm.) Candle holder approximate dimension - 5.1” diameter Holds a...
Wrought Iron
Ceiling Lantern Antique in Bronze With Etched Glass
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique gilded bronze hall lantern with one lamp surrounded by sectional convex tapering glass panels and held within a foliated scrolling framework with decorative central pierced l...
Bronze
Italian Silvered Tole Lantern C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lantern with a central cylindrical form with a crown shaped top. The lantern is decorated with numerous acanthus leaves and floral motifs. The leaves are curved and detailed. The ...
Metal
Carved italian Baroque Lantern C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian carved wood ornate Baroque style lantern. The intricate scrollwork and flourishes on the lantern are hallmark features of Baroque styles, which emphasize curves, elaborate o...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Spanish Revival Painted Lanterns C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair of lanterns exhibit characteristics of the Spanih Revival or mediterranean Revival style, which were popular in the early to mid-20th century. This style often includes ornate metalwork, vibrant colorsl and decorative elements inspired by Spanish and Mediterranean architecture and design. The detailed leaves and flowers are commom motifs in Spanish Revival design, which drawers heavily on nature inspired patterns.The intricate metal construction and use of colored accents are also typical of this style. Spanish revival architecture...
Metal
19th C. Italian Gilt Metal Tole Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century gilt metal tole lantern. The finish is beautifully worn. The lantern is adorned with scrolled acanthus leaves throughout. It is newly rewired and includes chain & canopy.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Murano Glass and brass Lantern
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Four oriental lanterns entirely made of glass and brass.
Brass
Murano Glass and brass Lantern
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oriental lantern entirely made of glass and brass.
Brass
Belgian Rococo Style Brass & Copper Octagonal Lantern, 19th/20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hanging from a ring above a framework of brass scrolls, the body of this lantern is constructed of brass and copper and it houses individual panes of beveled glass, retaining its ori...
Brass, Copper
Lantern Pendant Antique in Bronze With Etched Glass Panels, France, 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Amazing gilded bronze antique hall lantern with one lamp surrounded by sectional convex tapering glass panels and held within a foliated scrollin...
Bronze
Baroque Style Carved and Gilt Wood Venetian Lantern
Located in Middleburg, VA
Baroque Style Carved and Gilt Wood Venetian Lantern. Wonderful delicate carved decoration with original gilded finish and dramatic proportions. Recently rewired. Made in Venice cir...
Giltwood