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Baroque Lighting

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
IMPOSING CANDELABRO With Arms Whytt Family of Bennochy-Whyte-Melville 1860 19thC
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPOSING TABLE CENTER CANDELABRO With Arms of the Whytt family of Bennochy-Whyte-Melville 19th Century Victorian with three lights, in silver English shell, with marks by Thomas Bra...
Category

19th Century English Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Silver

IMPOSING CANDELABRO With Arms Whytt Family of Bennochy-Whyte-Melville 1860 19thC
IMPOSING CANDELABRO With Arms Whytt Family of Bennochy-Whyte-Melville 1860 19thC

IMPOSING CANDELABRO With Arms Whytt Family of Bennochy-Whyte-Melville 1860 19thC

$35,356
Sconce Double-Candle Brass Pierced Baroque Wings Hanging Freestanding
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, late 17th century, pierced, brass, double candle sconce with wings Pierced and incised decoration Rare pair of hinged bras...
Category

1680s Dutch Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Brass

Sconce Double-Candle Brass Pierced Baroque Wings Hanging Freestanding
Sconce Double-Candle Brass Pierced Baroque Wings Hanging Freestanding

Sconce Double-Candle Brass Pierced Baroque Wings Hanging Freestanding

$4,759
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...
Category

1680s English Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Oak

Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque
Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque

Lamp, Table, Sculpture, Oak, Mother & Child, Naïve, Baroque

$5,439
Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational monumental pair of Italian mid-18th century, five light, mirrored giltwood Baroque sconces from Venice. Each extremely decorative sconce has elegant scrolled bottom sup...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces
Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces

Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces

$68,500 / set
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.
Category

17th Century German Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks
Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks

Pair of Chiseled Candlesticks

$1,418 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Bras De Lumière Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and finely carved pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Bras de Lumières. The pierced back plate is decorated with scrolled acanthus l...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Bras De Lumière Sconces
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Bras De Lumière Sconces

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Bras De Lumière Sconces

$16,300 / set
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...
Category

17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Roman Mirrored Sconces
Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Roman Mirrored Sconces

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Roman Mirrored Sconces

$39,800 / set
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...
Category

Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Rare Portuguese Pair of Bag Chandelier 18th Century
Rare Portuguese Pair of Bag Chandelier 18th Century

Rare Portuguese Pair of Bag Chandelier 18th Century

$23,649 / set
Crystal Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant gilded metal and crystal chandelier with 12 lights. 2 Designs of scrolled placards and dramatic bobeches with hanging pendants. Wire...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Crystal Chandelier with 12 Lights
Crystal Chandelier with 12 Lights

Crystal Chandelier with 12 Lights

$22,000
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 ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Baroque Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Lantern
Antique Baroque Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Lantern

Antique Baroque Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Lantern

$11,559
1950′ Chandelier Cage Italy 12 Lights Golden Wood and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Cage chandelier 12 lights, gilded iron circa 1950, good condition Height without the chain 100 cm Diameter 90 cm Diameter: 90 Height: 100.
Category

1950s European Vintage Baroque Lighting

Materials

Iron

1950′ Chandelier Cage Italy 12 Lights Golden Wood and Crystal
1950′ Chandelier Cage Italy 12 Lights Golden Wood and Crystal

1950′ Chandelier Cage Italy 12 Lights Golden Wood and Crystal

$14,189
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...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian Patinated Bronze Chandeliers late 19th Century
Large Italian Patinated Bronze Chandeliers late 19th Century

Large Italian Patinated Bronze Chandeliers late 19th Century

$8,277
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...
Category

18th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Wood

Pair of Portuguese Appliques with Two Lights 18th Century
Pair of Portuguese Appliques with Two Lights 18th Century

Pair of Portuguese Appliques with Two Lights 18th Century

$2,956 / set
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 ...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Ochre Painted One-Light Wall Sconce
18th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Ochre Painted One-Light Wall Sconce

18th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Ochre Painted One-Light Wall Sconce

$7,800
French Twelve Light Candelabrum 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Twelve light candelabrum 19th century French, Bronze structure with glass pendants and cut crystal. Dimensions: Height: 80 cm Very good condition.
Category

19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Twelve Light Candelabrum 19th Century
French Twelve Light Candelabrum 19th Century

French Twelve Light Candelabrum 19th Century

$4,138
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...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

An Italian late 18th century Baroque st. patinated and Giltwood lamp
An Italian late 18th century Baroque st. patinated and Giltwood lamp

An Italian late 18th century Baroque st. patinated and Giltwood lamp

$14,900
Baroque Dutch Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
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...
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Baroque Dutch Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Baroque Dutch Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Baroque Dutch Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

$2,719 / item
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...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian 19th century Baroque st. Faux marble, Giltwood, and Iron chandelier
Italian 19th century Baroque st. Faux marble, Giltwood, and Iron chandelier

Italian 19th century Baroque st. Faux marble, Giltwood, and Iron chandelier

$38,500
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...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Sconces in the Baroque Style
Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Sconces in the Baroque Style

Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Sconces in the Baroque Style

$4,759 / set
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...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Gilt Bronze Baroque Style Wall Appliques
Pair of Gilt Bronze Baroque Style Wall Appliques

Pair of Gilt Bronze Baroque Style Wall Appliques

$11,559 / set
Silvered Tole Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand pounded and cut silvered tole, 12 light chandelier from the area of Florence. Floral and foliate decoration with wax candle sleeves. Wired for US.
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Tin

Silvered Tole Chandelier
Silvered Tole Chandelier

Silvered Tole Chandelier

$13,500
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.
Category

20th Century German Baroque Lighting

Materials

Wood

Stand Lamp from the Castle Hotel in Berlin, by the Designer Karl Lagerfeld
Stand Lamp from the Castle Hotel in Berlin, by the Designer Karl Lagerfeld

Stand Lamp from the Castle Hotel in Berlin, by the Designer Karl Lagerfeld

$3,133
Petite Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming, beaded glass chandelier with amethyst and clear crystal tear drops and spheres. 6 lights. Wired for U.S. Measures: 46.5”H with adjustable chain and canopy. Chandelier only...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Petite Beaded Chandelier
Petite Beaded Chandelier

Petite Beaded Chandelier

$7,700
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...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Wrought Iron Candelabra Lamps
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Wrought Iron Candelabra Lamps

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Wrought Iron Candelabra Lamps

$15,800
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...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Bras De Lumière Sconces
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Bras De Lumière Sconces

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Bras De Lumière Sconces

$14,900 / set
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 ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Baroque Style Ormolu Mirrored Sconces
Pair of French 19th Century Baroque Style Ormolu Mirrored Sconces

Pair of French 19th Century Baroque Style Ormolu Mirrored Sconces

$9,800 / set
Italian 19th Century Baroque Giltwood Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and extremely decorative early 19th century Italian Baroque giltwood chandelier. The chandelier with three different levels ...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Italian 19th Century Baroque Giltwood Chandelier
Italian 19th Century Baroque Giltwood Chandelier

Italian 19th Century Baroque Giltwood Chandelier

$19,800
Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely Italian 18th century Baroque st. giltwood lantern. The lantern is centered by a charming bottom foliate finial below an elegantly curved support and wrap around reeded band....
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Lantern
Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Lantern

Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Lantern

$11,900
Pair of Early 19th Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and monumentally scaled pair of Italian early 19th century Baroque st. polychrome and giltwood sconces. Each impressive sconce is centered by a richly carved pierced botto...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Early 19th Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Sconces
Pair of Early 19th Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Sconces

Pair of Early 19th Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Sconces

$22,500 / set
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.
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Carved Wood Sconces, 19th Century
Antique Italian Carved Wood Sconces, 19th Century

Antique Italian Carved Wood Sconces, 19th Century

$1,200
19th Century Carved Wood Italian Urn Mounted as Lamp, Charming small scale.
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century carved wood Italian urn mounted as lamp, silver leaf finish with nice old patina. Charming smaller scale.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century Carved Wood Italian Urn Mounted as Lamp, Charming small scale.
19th Century Carved Wood Italian Urn Mounted as Lamp, Charming small scale.

19th Century Carved Wood Italian Urn Mounted as Lamp, Charming small scale.

$1,200
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Electrified Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and large scale pair of Italian 18th century Baroque period electrified candelabra lamps. Each most impressive ten light candelabra is raised by a mottled rectangular base from where the opulent pierced foliate giltwood designs seemingly grow out. The luxuriant designs display stunning scrolled reeded movements adorned with charming finely detailed flowers and branches with leaves all in a superb satin and burnished finish. The gilt metal foliate arms above are decorated with large leaves and end in gilt metal bobeches. All original gilt throughout. Shown with our tailored Cedric DuPont...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Electrified Candelabras
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Electrified Candelabras

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Electrified Candelabras

$29,800 / set
Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique Italian 18th century Baroque period giltwood and glass lantern. The lantern is centered by a bottom foliate finial with a wrap around twisted design. Above...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood and Glass Lantern
Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood and Glass Lantern

Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood and Glass Lantern

$29,800
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

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Pair of French Brass Twin Wall Sconces
Early 19th Century Pair of French Brass Twin Wall Sconces

Early 19th Century Pair of French Brass Twin Wall Sconces

$815 / set
19th Century Italian Carved and Giltwood Floor Lamp with Tripod Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall and elegant antique floor lamp was carved in Italy circa 1890. Standing on a bold tripartite scrolled base with acanthus leaf and volute motifs, the lamp features a turned ...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Lighting

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Carved and Giltwood Floor Lamp with Tripod Base
19th Century Italian Carved and Giltwood Floor Lamp with Tripod Base

19th Century Italian Carved and Giltwood Floor Lamp with Tripod Base

$1,400

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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