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.
Luxury Maria Theresa Style Crystal Chandelier Chrome Silver European Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
New Maria Theresa-style crystal chandelier A beautiful, handcrafted chandelier in the classic Maria Theresa style. Elegantly curved glass arms, combined with polished chrome element...
Crystal
Large 8-Arm Ca’ Rezzonico Style Gold-Infused Opaline Murano Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This large and spectacular eight-arm Ca’ Rezzonico style Murano chandelier is a defining statement piece of lighting art, crafted in the definitive manner of legendary master Giusepp...
Murano Glass
1920s Art Nouveau Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier lustre Brass Glass Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
For sale is a stunning antique chandelier that has been professionally restored in Berlin. The chandelier has been meticulously re-wired and is now ready to be hung. Not a single cry...
Crystal
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
Big Baroque Crystal Chandelier Solid Brass Grand Classic Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive crystal chandelier, handcrafted in our in-house workshop Add timeless elegance to your space with this exquisite crystal chandelier, carefully handcrafted in our in-house ...
Crystal, Brass
Large Polished Brass Dutch Baroque 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Stunning twelve-light polished brass chandelier in the style of Baroque. Socket: 12 x e 14 for standard screw bulbs.
Brass
$1,882Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier with Gold Accents 1980s Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
An exquisite Murano glass chandelier, masterfully crafted in Italy during the 1980s, representing the enduring legacy of Venetian glassmaking and its dedication to refined artisanal ...
Metal
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
Antique Dutch Brass Baroque Chandelier, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Two-tiered Dutch brass chandelier made late in the 19th century and recently wired for electricity. Solid brass twelve - light frame with wonderful old patina. Rewired for US and i...
Brass
1900 French Baroque Gold Gilt Three-Light Crystal Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing three-lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches on top of giltwood posts. These will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for ...
Crystal
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
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Oval Crystal Chandelier in Brass Italy 1922 This stunning antique chandelier originates from Italy and was crafted in 1922. Its oval shape is particularly striking and test...
Crystal, Brass
Pair Italian Table Lamps, Floral Design, Gold, Gilt
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Table Lamps, Floral Design, Gilt Metal, Marked Made in Italy. Each Lamp has five candelabra sockets. Good working order.
Metal
French Blue Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one big light in center. Will be newly re-wired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Gold gilt wo...
Crystal
Italian Table Lamp 18th Century Silver Baroque Vase Lampshade Demilune
Located in Milano, MI
Silver-plated 1700s table lamp with fan shade, demi-lune of Italian provenance. This is a baroque palm vase made of silvered copper foil, embossed only on the front side this artifac...
Copper
$4,123Sale Price|33% Off
Schonbek Milano 12 Light Antique Silver Chandelier Ceiling Light in Heritage 32"
By Schonbek
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful vintage Schonbek Milano 12 Light Chandelier. Features a Baroque style with reticulated rip pans, finished in Antique Silver with heritage hand cut crystals. MSRP $12,0...
Crystal, Metal
French Aqua Blue Murano Drops Gold Gilt Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches. Will be newly re-wired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang...
Crystal
$312Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Brass Barn Portable Lantern Candlelight
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Danish 18th Century Brass Barn Portable Lantern.
Brass
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
Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s Elegant, and imposing Italian Venetian, Ca Rezzonico Chand...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,390Sale Price|30% Off
20th Century Modern Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier "Ca'rezzonico" Style, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant six-light chandelier in milk-colored Murano glass and sophisticated pink finishes. With a centered bulbous column that emits branches and flowers and finely cuts the Muran...
Murano Glass
1930’s French Plaster Shell Sconces with 2 interior light
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French plaster sconces. Has shell shape. With 2 interior lights. Unusual Lights coming from top and bottom part of sconces. Available 3 pairs
Plaster
Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin. Electrical installations work in the USA. Rewired and ready to hang. None is missing. Wiring completely renewed. Crystal, han...
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Italian Blue Polychrome Wooden Tole Ostrich Feather Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
An exquisite and highly decorative pair of 19th-century Italian wall candle sconces, later converted to lights, beautifully hand-carved in ...
Wood
Huge & Stunning 16 Light, Eight Arms Baroque Style Theatre Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
This impressive hand carved wooden chandelier, from circa 1920 has a rare theme. This wonderfully carved and very ornamental chandelier is a true work of art. It displays the finest quality carving and the skills of it's maker. It is obvious to us that this chandelier was made for a theatre or it may have been commissioned by a theatre owner or a stage actor. The carved ornaments, such as the draped curtains...
Wood
Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A solid bronze parcel brass knight sculpture candelabra later converted to electrified table lamp with large frosted glass torch flame shade. It takes on Edison E27 light bulb. Tot...
Brass, Bronze
Large Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Classic Clear Glass
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
Large Louis XV Meissen Style 9-Light Chandelier Porcelain Gilt, by PMP Germany
By Meissen Porcelain, Von Schierholz Porcelain
Located in Andernach, DE
Luxurious and magnificent vintage 9-light chandelier with putti playing music, flowers and tendrils. All in a beautiful Baroque/ Louis XI style. Everything is hand crafted and hand p...
Porcelain
$350 / item
Simple and Elegant Seashell Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these sconces. They small and very elegant with a shade just large enough to shield the bulb. They are priced per lamp.
Brass
French Periwinkle Purple Lavender Opaline Drops, Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4-light, periwinkle bobéches. Will be wired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate for all other countries and ready to hang. Metal scroll body with gold gilt wooden top, middle and bottom. Florets throughout. Swags of periwinkle beads. Adorning rare vintage Murano periwinkle...
Murano Glass, Giltwood
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
Vintage Baroque Style Crème Brûlée with Honey Lattimo Murano Chandelier
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite milk and honey-colored Murano glass chandelier showcases a mastery of Venetian glass craftsmanship. Features a bulbous center column with sprouting details, stylized h...
Murano Glass
$7,200 / set
French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
A large French pair of gilded bronze quintuple arm antique wall sconces, the ornate leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeches drip pans, issuing from a decoratively cast elongated taper...
Bronze
Italian Florentine Crystal Swags Aqua Blue Murano Drops Chandelier Darling
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 4 lights sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with crystal balls. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and re...
Crystal
Antique German Pendant Chandelier Wooden Polychrome Lusterweibchen with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique German Pendant Light Wooden Polychrome Lüsterweibchen with Lantern, from circa 1920. This adorable and compact size Lüsterweibchen...
Metal
Huge Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Giltwood, Spain 1940s, 90 cm
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Ceiling Pendant, Carved Giltwood, Gold Leaf Gilding. Spain, 1940s Extra Large size: 35,43 in // 90 cm diameter One of a kind carved g...
Gold Leaf, Iron
$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
Late 19th century Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces Baroque Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Caldwell silver plated baroque style sconces with cherubs design, 2 lights
Bronze
$7,064Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of antique wooden lamps, gilded by Pietro Cipriani
By Cipriani
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite pair of antique wooden lamps, masterfully gilded by the renowned 19th-century artisan Pietro Cipriani, embodies the quintessence of...
Wood
Pair Italian Baroque Girandoles or Mirrors
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very unusual pair of late 17th or early 18th century Italian Baroque Girandoles. The girandoles feature a finely executed carved gilt wood frame that is surmounted by a fin...
Gold Leaf
18th Century Swedish Baroque Lantern
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century Swedish provincial Baroque tin lantern in it's original condition with faux paint and green glass. ca 1750 Sweden.
Sheet Metal
21st Century Art Deco Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier in Gold Lustre Brass XXL
Located in Berlin, DE
The brass Plafonnier chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. We manufacture in-house and offer the flexibility of both smaller and larger sizes to ensure the perfect...
Crystal, Brass
$3,956Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Ceiling Light, Silver & Gold Leaf Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Pendant Light, Carved Giltwood, Silver and Gold Leaf Gilding. Spain, 1930s-1940s. Eye-catching giltwood sunburst chandelier ceiling ...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Vintage Italian Carved and Painted Two Branch Monkey Sconces, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian Carved and Painted Two Branch Sconces, Pair, Featuring Monkey Seated on a Ball Wearing gold Colored Jacket, Resting Under white Color Banana Tree with Banana Cluster...
Brass
Vintage Traditional Floral Three-Arm 24k Gold Infused Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage handcrafted gold-infused cristallo Murano chandelier has three scroll arms with chalice cups, utilizing a rigaree trim. Featuring a bulbous center column with blooming d...
Blown Glass
Eight Light Tole Chandelier Clear And Amber Crystal Drops
Located in Bradenton, FL
Eight Light tole Chandelier with gold gilt tole leaves. Finish. Features clear and amber crystal droplets and gold leaf accents. Uses 60 watt maximum chandelier bulbs. Includes 6ft. ...
Crystal, Metal
17th-C. French Baroque Lion’s Carved Giltwood Lion’s Paw Sconces - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fantastic pair of 17th century carved Giltwood lion’s paw wall sconces. The writing is new. During the French Baroque period, a fascination with mythological figures and th...
Giltwood
Midcentury Maison Bagues Style Cristal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
very unic and elegant French Maison Bagues style bronze and glass Chandelier. Glass Fruits, flowers and geometric cristal on a gilded bronze frame. Six lights which give a sumptuous ...
Glass, Cut Glass
1960s Murano Glass Chandelier with Ruby Accents & Vibrant Floral Motifs
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite Murano glass chandelier, a captivating relic from the glamorous 1950s. This exceptional piece, handcrafted by master artisa...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Big Beaded Crystal Prisms Murano Drops Sconces Gold Gilt Metal c1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with vintage crystal prisms. These will be wired and for the USA, certified UL US so...
Rock Crystal
Maria Theresa Baroque Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Luster Glass Vase Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Maria Theresa Chandelier - Restored and Ready to Shine This magnificent Maria Theresa chandelier is a real highlight for any room. The frame is completely covered in glass...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Baroque Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Bohemian Lustre Ceiling Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
We present to you an exquisite Baroque brass chandelier, a true rarity and an antique gem. This chandelier has been lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin, and its electrical wirin...
Crystal, Brass
Spanish Baroque Painted Tole Hexagonal Ecclesiastical Lantern, 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of hexagonal form the sides with small perforations above and below the inset glass plates, with spire-like columns between sections, painted rosettes trimming the fixture throughout...
Tin
$1,295
Spanish Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Madrid, ES
Iron wrought baroque spanish style torchère mounted like floor lamp, supported on three legs ending.Lampshade is not including
Iron
$6,976Sale Price / set|25% Off
18th Century Italian Openwork Iron Wall Sconces Tuscan Polychrome Bracket Lights
Located in Firenze, IT
Exceptional pair of 18th Century Italian openwork iron wall sconces, a rare and highly decorative set of authentic Tuscan polychrome grand scale bracket lights. Featuring masterfully...
Wrought Iron
Gilt Florentine Candle Snuffer Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Gilt Florentine Candle Snuffer Lamp from the 1960's. Designed as an electrified candle snuffer in gold leafed brass. Shade comes off cleaning with switch/plug in. 1960's Ita...
Brass
Baroque Crystal Plafonnier Brass Ceiling Chandelier Restored Antique Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
This impressive ceiling light was meticulously and lovingly restored in our Berlin workshop. All the electrical components were replaced and meet current standards. Each crystal was...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Early 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Polychromed Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Special pair of hand carved wood and painted 19th century polychromed candle wall scinces, Italian. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear,...
Metal
Antique Style Wall Lamp Art Deco Art Nouveau Classic Decoration With Crystals
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the elegance of bygone times with our exclusive antique-style wall lamp. This wall lamp is not only a stunning lighting object, but also a real work of art that b...
Crystal, Metal