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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
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.
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1930s European Vintage Baroque Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Antique Wall Sconces Gold French Cherub Wooden Bust Lights
Located in Buxton, GB
These Beautiful Pair of Tete d Angelot Sconce, will add the WOW factor to your home or commercial environment. The large hand carved Cherub heads are of the Baroque style, the circ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

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Wood

Carved 18th-19th Century Italian Polychrome Candelabra Table Lamps
Located in Camden, ME
Unusual poly-chromed wooden figurative candleholders carved in Mexico in the late 18th to mid-19th century converted into table lamps, circa 1940. The figures have had minor restorat...
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Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Baroque Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Sconces in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French gilt bronze sconces in the Baroque style French, late 19th century Measures: Height 61cm, width 39cm, depth...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

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Ormolu

Marais Glass and Brushed Brass Table Lamp by Concept Verre
Located in Nice, FR
Inspired by the Parisian bistros, the Marais collection will seduce by its authenticity and its marked identity. A collection centred on shiny white glass globes, associated to brass...
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2010s French Baroque Lighting

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Steel

Monumental Brass Wall Lights with Opaline Glass Globes, National Gallery Praque
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental brass wall lights with opaline glass globes from the National Gallery Praque. Monumental and chic design set of 16 chandeliers with high quality brass fixture and luxur...
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Early 20th Century Czech Baroque Lighting

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Brass

DUCHESSE Baroque Chandelier in Gold and Brown - Shade in Velvet
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Experience the opulence of Baroque elegance with the Duchesse candleholder, a masterpiece designed by Fratelli Boffi Studio. This exquisite piece exudes timeless charm with its rich ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Lighting

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Fabric, Wood

Baroque Solid Brass 5 Light Chandelier Florals Swirls Design
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century solid brass chandelier with five lights done in a Baroque style. Takes five standard household medium base ligh...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Lighting

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Brass

1900's English Baroco Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's English baroque style silver plated sconces with a two woman and flowers. Unique and unusual design
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Early 20th Century British Baroque Lighting

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Large Italian Patinated Bronze Chandeliers late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Italian Patinated Bronze candelabra late 19th Century Stem with child Bacchus in the round surrounded by gilded bronze vine leaves Some lacks, sma...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Bronze

Cello-Shaped Candelabra, in Wrought Iron, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cello-shaped candelabra, in wrought iron, circa 1960.
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1960s European Vintage Baroque Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Roman Mirrored Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and rare pair of Italian 17th century Baroque period giltwood Roman mirrored sconces. Each two arm sconce retains its original mirror backplate...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Mirror, Giltwood

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 Lighting

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Pewter

Large Antique Italian Giltwood 19th Century 8 Arm Chandelier
Located in Ware, GB
This large mid-19th-century chandelier is composed of 8 ornate giltwood S shape arms. The intricate detailing throughout this carved piece provides an opulent light...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Giltwood

A Pair of Very Large Rococo Heavy Brass Twin Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Very Large Rococo Heavy Brass Twin Wall Lights This is a very attractive pair of lights they are very heavy and decorative each of the light fittings has2 sconces The li...
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1890s Antique Baroque Lighting

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Brass

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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

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Ormolu

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) ...
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20th Century European Baroque Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Foliate Carved Balustrade Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century carved and painted balustrades, the stems with acanthus carving and supported upon plinth bases. Now wired as table lamps. Shades available to purch...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

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Wood

Set of Four Baroque Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights by Picard
Located in London, GB
Set of four Baroque style gilt-bronze wall lights by Picard French, 19th century Measures: Height 64cm, width 53cm, depth 27cm By Picard, Henri (French, fl. 1831-1864), and each...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

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Ormolu

An Italian late 18th century Baroque st. patinated and Giltwood lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most elegant Italian late 18th century Baroque st. patinated and Giltwood lamp. This impressive floor lamp is raised on a triangular base atop paw feet and decorate...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Giltwood

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...
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1910s French Vintage Baroque Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Painted Carved Wood Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Pair of Italian Baroque style painted carved wood sconces, 19th century. Each surmounted with a rosette above a ribboned hand painted and parcel gilt cartouche, issuing a single ha...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Wood

18th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Ochre Painted One-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Italian Baroque wooden carved parcel-gilt and ochre painted one-light wall sconce from the first half of the 18th century. The beautifully shaped and pierced backplate presents a ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Mythological Figures Table Lamps
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Pair of 19th Century Italian Baroque Style Mythological Figures table lamps The tripod bases with scroll feet featuring cla...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Metal

Silvered Metal Ecclesiastical Candlestick Floor Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-19 century French church altar candlestick made of wood clad with silvered metal in the Baroque style that has been converted into a floor lamp.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

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Sheet Metal

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 Lighting

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Beech

Large Italian Baroque Style 3-Arm Giltwood and Iron Wall Sconce-Now Electrified
Located in San Francisco, CA
with ribbon crest above a circular backplate emanating 3 scrolled iron candlearms; all over a knotted ribbon ending in tassels.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Iron

Torchere or Candlestand, 17th Century, Italian, Baroque, Walnut, Floor-Standing
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The metal pricket and drip-tray surmounding the baluster, ring and barley-twist turned stem which is supported by and elaborate acanthus-leaf and scroll carved base terminating in lion-paw feet. Excellent original color and patina. Provenance: Private Collection, purchased Derek Green...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Walnut

Magnificent Pair of 19th Century French Candelabra
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent pair of 19th Century French Candelabra 81x52 cm approx. in blue porcelain with gilded bronze ramage. good conditions
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

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Bronze

Imposing 24kt Antique Gold Plated 5 Lights Wall Lamp Paired with Fine Shade
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Luxury lighting by Modenese Luxury Interiors are distinguished by innovative design, materials of the highest quality and sophisticated style, mixing lampshade and solid brass, all covered in 2kt...
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2010s Italian Baroque Lighting

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Italian Early 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood and Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality Italian early 19th century Baroque st. giltwood and gilt metal chandelier. The impressive eight arm chandelier is centered by a finely detailed and richl...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Metal

Lush 24kt Gold Plated 3-Lights Floor Lamp with Porcelain & Transparent Crystals
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The porcelain elements, scholer crystal pendants matched with the lampshade and embedded in the 3 lights artistic casting stand lamp give it an elegant touch that stands out even mor...
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2010s Italian Baroque Lighting

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Large French Chandelier in antique Barock Style for a Castle or Villa
Located in Berlin, DE
High pear-shaped body. Multi-curved Korbgestänge. In the center ascending, multiple articulated baluster-shaped glass shaft with multiple crowning. Brass, chased. Twelve outboard fla...
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20th Century French Baroque Lighting

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Brass

Early 19th Century Pair of French Brass Twin Wall Sconces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An early 19th century pair of french brass twin wall sconces A pair of large French gilded twin arm antique wall candle sconces, the ornate lea...
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Early 19th Century Antique Baroque Lighting

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Pricket Table Lamps, Italian Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative & robust pair of 19th century hand-carved & painted Italian Baroque style pricket / torchère table lamps, previously as candles...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of French 19th Century Baroque Style Ormolu Mirrored Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Baroque st. ormolu mirrored sconces. Each sconce is centered by a single finely scrolled arm adorned with a large acanthus leaf leading to the ...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

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Ormolu

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 Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Candlestick Torchere Massive Pair Italian Baroque Beech Carved 40" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
One 85 cm + 10 cm pricket Other 89 cm high + 10 cm pricket Just purchased more information to follow.
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1690s Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Beech

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Bronze Sconces, Early 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of well-preserved Meissen porcelain wall sconces with floral motifs and policromated roses with richly twisted gilded bronze. Reviewd recently and in working conditions.
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Baroque Style Wall Appliques
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze Baroque style wall appliques French, late 19th Century Height 68cm, width 39cm, depth 17cm The appliques in this superb pair of works are wrought from gilt bronze in the Baroque style and feature mirrors and lights. Each piece features a cartouche shaped frame, richly moulded with a host of Baroque style detailing, including putti, acanthus leaves, and scrolling forms. Each applique is centred with a similarly shaped mirror, and each is adorned below with twin gilt bronze light branches, with each branch modelled in an ornately scrolling and foliate manner. The gilding, in exceptional unblemished condition, have a magnificent radiance, and when lit by candles or otherwise in the two mounts below the glass frame glow with a beautiful flickering light...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of 17th Century Italian Maiolica Vases as Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of Italian Maiolica vases with big strap handles. Painted with scrolling foliage and flowers. Later made into lamps. 17th century, Italy Vase measures 25" high, with sha...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Terracotta

A pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st Giltwood & patinated wood floor lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and very handsome pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood and patinated wood floor lamps. Each wonderful column that has been turned into a floor lamp is rais...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Parcel-Gilt Molded Plaster Table Lamps
Located in Vista, CA
In the Italian Baroque style, molded with standing putti alternating with putti masques and swags of fruit and scroll work, on Lucite bases.
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Early 20th Century European Baroque Lighting

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Plaster

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Bras De Lumière Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. giltwood bras de lumière sconces. Each sconce is centered by an elegant oblong b...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Giltwood

Italian 19th century Baroque st. Faux marble, Giltwood, and Iron chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large scale and elegantly detailed Italian 19th century Baroque st. Faux Painted marble, Giltwood, and Wrought Iron chandelier. This stately sixteen arm sixteen light chandelier is...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Antique Frieze in Gilded Wood With Lamp or Without
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6993 - Wall lamp with antique frieze in gilded wood. Fan with dried flowers on papier-maché and on parchment - 3 bulbs. On the wall it is a re...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Lighting

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Wood

Marvelous 12 Lights Chandelier with Clear Scholer Crystal Plated in 24kt Gold
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The occupation of such a majestic chandelier emphasizes the presence of aesthetic finery among homeowners and, as a rule, speaks of their respectability and prestige, plated in 24k g...
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2010s Italian Baroque Lighting

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Stand Lamp from the Castle Hotel in Berlin, by the Designer Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp stand from the castle hotel in Berlin. The entire facility was designed by designer Karl Lagerfeld. The hotel has now been bought by the fashion designer Patrick Hellmann.
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20th Century German Baroque Lighting

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Wood

Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque, oak, sculpture, upcycled into a 25” high, table lamp - Unusual statement & conversation piece; introducing an enduring classic theme into the int...
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1680s English Antique Baroque Lighting

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Oak

Antique Wrought Iron Ground Lamp, 1890s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Masterfully executed wrought iron floor lamp, forged body with square profile of generous thickness are covered with wrought iron leaves, presence of handmade screws. excellent quali...
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1890s Antique Baroque Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Chandelier Maison Baguès Foliage and Flowers 12 Lights, 1950-1970
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier with 8 + 4 arms of light on 2 rows. The frames are in gilded metal and the molded glass leaves on a silver tan background, the molded glass bobèche...
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1950s French Vintage Baroque Lighting

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Iron

Rare Portuguese Pair of Bag Chandelier 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and rare pair of bag chandelier. Lighting Category. Portuguese from the end of the 18th century. in crystal with pendants. Structure in metal and glass painted in sha...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Lighting

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Crystal

Antique Italian Carved Wood Sconces, 19th Century
Located in palm beach, FL
Wood wall lamp has decorated with carved acanthus leaves with two arms of lights. The patina of time is superb, indeed the colors white, natural wood, golden and cracked gives a romantic and timeless tone to these Italian baroque lamps.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Wood

Victorian Gilt Five Branch Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gilt bronze five branch chandelier, the scrolling swan neck arms surround a fluted baluster stem. Its compact size makes it really diver...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Baroque Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of chiseled candlesticks plated brass Germany, probably Nuremberg 17th century H 12 x (base diameter) 9,5 cm Very good conditions.
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Wrought Iron Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. wrought iron, giltwood and pressed gilt metal candelabra lamps. Each seventeen arm lamp is raised by an elegant circular giltwood...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Two large French ormolu three-branch wall sconces by H. Vian
Located in London, GB
Two large French ormolu three-branch wall sconces by H. Vian French, late 19th Century Height 95cm, width 48cm, depth 30cm These large three branch lights, measuring a colossal 95cm...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Baroque Style Bronze and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and impressive pair of gilt bronze and crystal wall sconces. Originally for gas, now electrified. High quality bronze work. Original gilding. Dimensions: H. 25", W. 28",...
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Early 1900s French Antique Baroque Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Baroque lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Baroque lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Woka Lamps, and Europa Antiques. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $433,581 while the average work can sell for $3,500.

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