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.
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 wall lights with high quality brass fixture and luxury opaline ...
Brass
Vintage Baroque Style Opaline Murano Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisitely handcrafted gold-infused opaline Murano chandelier features six undulating arms extending from the central bowl. The milky opaline glass leans towards a light blue h...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of 18th Century Carved Gilt Wood Reliquary Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Handsome Italian Baroque Giltwood Reliquaries mounted on Lucite bases as lamps. 18th century and later, the shield-form reliquaries with oval apertures framed with carved lot...
Lucite, Giltwood
Diminutive Italian Bacchanalian Carved Alabaster Lamp on Onyx, Circa 1920s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Italian Bacchanalian Carved Alabaster Lamp on Onyx, Circa 1920s A diminutive Italian Bacchanalian carved alabaster table lamp dating to the 1920s, mounted on a substantia...
Onyx, Alabaster, Metal
Italian Repoussé Silvered Sconce Urn Vase Wall-Light 20th Century Baroque Style
Located in Milano, MI
A 20th century handmade Italian wall-light realized with a silvered copper plate finely embossed with scrolling, geometrical and vegetal motifs,...
Copper
Italy Late 19th Century Pair Baroque Gilded Wooden Table Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pair of antique gilded and carved wooden candle holders, have been mounted as a table lamps nowadays. This is an elegant example of baroque of the late 19th Century. The wo...
Wood
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
18th century Swedish Baroque Lantern
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large Swedish Baroque brass lantern from the early 18th century, circa 1720 Sweden. Literature: Compare page 253, Sigurd Erixon, Mässing - Svenska manufakturer och konstha...
Brass
$4,577 / set
Set of 3 Gold Repousse Baroque Wall Sconces
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare set of 3 Brass Baroque repousse wall sconces Original late 17th/ early 18th century large detailed Repoussé back plates designed with high...
Brass
Italian 19th Century Giltwood Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent Italian giltwood altar candlestick from the 19th century, recently electrified as a table lamp to bring that splendor of the baroque to a modern interior. The new, coni...
Gold Leaf
Ca'Rezzonico Blown Murano Glass 6 Arms Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant six-light floor lamp in Murano glass with transparent colors and sophisticated finishes in pink and ivory. With a centered bulbous column that emits branches and flowers a...
Murano Glass
$1,158Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Pair of One Light Murano Wall Sconces, Italy 1940.
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine set of two Venitian wall sconces in perfect vintage condition. No pieces missing.One light each. From Italy, 1940.
Murano Glass
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
Vintage La Murrina Ca’ Rezzonico–Style Gold‑Infused Opaline Murano Chandelier
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Murano glass chandelier by La Murrina is a refined, simplified interpretation of the famed Ca’ Rezzonico chandeliers created in 18th‑century Venice by master glassmaker ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Hand-Carved Baroque Wall Lights, Italian Wood & Metal, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This pair of hand-carved wall lights is a real beauty, and it's even more impressive when you learn about how rare it is to find a set in such great condition. You're going to love h...
Metal, Gold
$5,342Sale Price|20% Off
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
Miamar Twelve-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier with Gilt Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking twelve-light chandelier, designed and made by Miamar Home in Los Angeles, captures the timeless charm of antique Italian wrought iron lighting while offering the reliab...
Metal
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
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
$3,800 / set
French Crystal & Beaded Chandeliers C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 8-light crystal chandelier featuring star-etched crystals and garlands of macaroni beads, giving a unique and opulent look. The use of a crystal finial in the center, along w...
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Pair Italian White Porcelain Baroque Mirrors with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
Beautiful and fine pair of white Maiolica mirrors with elegant multi-color flowers drawings, in Baroque Style, handmade in Bassano by the well known Manufacturer Antonibon, coming fr...
Iron
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...
Blown Glass
18th Century Giltwood & Polychrome Baroque Style Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Distinguished Pair of 18th Century Giltwood & Polychrome Altarpiece Lamps A truly grand pair of Continental giltwood and polychrome table lamps, originally conceived as ecclesi...
Giltwood
Gilt Bronze Venetian Multi-Colored Glass Pastille Chandelier
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the captivating Venetian Chandelier, a true testament to the timeless artistry of Murano glassmaking. This rare fixture dates from the mid-20th century, sh...
Bronze
Timothy Corrigan Baroque Chandelier, Silver Leaf & Wood, USA
By Timothy Corrigan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This traditional Italian style chandelier by Timothy Corrigan features a central column adorned with a pineapple-like top finial, adding a touch of uniqueness to its design. The cha...
Silver Leaf
Opalescent Blue and White Floral Six Arm Murano Style Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful hand made vintage Murano style glass chandelier with six light arms and floral decorations. The lamps is made of art glass with an opalescent blue shade against the trans...
Metal, Brass
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
$2,680 / set
1960’s Baroque Italian pair of Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
1960’s Baroque Italian pair of Sconces.
Wood
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
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
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
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
$3,250 / set
Pair 18th Century Bronze Floor Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an iconic near pair of 18th century bronze altar sticks that are either Spanish or Italian in origin. Both altar sticks are in overall very good original condition without an...
Bronze
Fine Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp, 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
**Cherished Antique Chandelier - Lovingly Restored in Berlin** Introducing an exquisite antique chandelier that has been lovingly restored in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compat...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
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
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
Baroque-Style Silver wall Sconce by Sciolari, Italy 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely Italian wall sconce from the renowned Italian manufacturer Sciolari is quite a rarity, with its Baroque design. The sconce has two E14 Edison sockets, and for our friends...
Metal
Big 18th Century Embossed Copper Floral "Palma" Church Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing two lights each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Beautiful floral motif in pressed copp...
Bronze, Copper
$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
Jacques Jarrige Sculptural Ribbon Chandelier in Patinated Metal, France, 2000s
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary sculptural chandelier by French designer and artist Jacques Jarrige, France, early 2000s. This unique light fixture is composed of sinuously twisted metal ribbons, h...
Metal
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
Twelve Light Spanish Wrought Iron & Wood Painted Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(12) light Spanish Baroque style wrought iron & wood painted chandelier. This chandelier has a rustic antique design with a distressed patina finish that blends tones of aged go...
Wrought Iron
Maison Baguès Chandelier With A Multitude of Porcelain Flowers, France 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Charming chandelier with a multitude of porcelain flowers. Six light. Rewired. By Maison Baguès- France 1955.
Wrought Iron
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
French Baroque Style Wrought Iron 3-Light Chandelier, 1st half 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
With three strands of original chain hanging from a large wring, the circular frame of twisted iron issuing three serpentine form arms
Wrought Iron
Antique Very Heavy Chandelier from a Old Candlestick, Gilded Bronze, Six Lights
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique 18th century very heavy electrified chandelier from a old candlestick, in gilded bronze with six lights. Measures cm: H 100, diam 65.
Bronze
Pair of Florentine 2 Light Tole Toleware Sconces by Eglo Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pair of sconces with 2 lights that was made in Austria, probably by Eglo Leuchten, circa 1980s. Each sconce is made in dark green and gilt metal. The color combination of...
Metal
Elegant Antique Table Lamp in Bronze, 1900
Located in Tilburg, NL
Elegant antique table lamp, late 19th century / early 20th century. Very decorative and elegant antique table lamp. Rich and classic in desig...
Bronze
19th-C. Table Lamp W/ Italian Carved Baroque Fragment On A Lucite Base
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century Italian carved giltwood fragment that has been updated and mounted to a lucite base. The wring is new and in working order.
Lucite, Wood
Monumental Verdigris and Wrought Iron Circular Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly decorative circular chandelier crafted in hand-forged wrought iron with a beautifully weathered verdigris patina. The openwork drum-form body is embellished wit...
Wrought Iron
Elegant Rock Crystal and Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant eight-light chandelier composed of scrolling iron arms wrapped in crystal beading, adorned throughout with rock crystal and faceted crystal pendants. The chandelier featur...
Crystal, Iron
Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Classical Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin. Electrical installations work in the USA. Rewired and ready to hang. None missing. Wiring completely renewed. Crystal, hand k...
Crystal, Brass
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Baroque Crystal Table Lamps with Bronze Mounts, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of crystal table lamps, giltwood element wired for electricity, and fitted with two new sockets each. Rope-twist motif complete with cut crystal reservoir mounted in finely c...
Crystal, Bronze
Small Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold New Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the world of luxury with our exquisite chandelier. This stunning chandelier will add a touch of royal glamour and elegance to any room. We are proud that our cha...
Brass
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
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
Antique Italian Chandeliers, Carved Wood, Gilt Finish, Circa 1780
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of late 18th century wooden carved chandeliers composed of six arms leaf decorated with original gilt, in good condition. The Italian light fixtures are electrified t...
Wood
Large Water Gilded Wooden Chapel Sunburst Flush Or Wall Light
Located in Hastings, GB
A very large and beautiful 1930's water gilded sunburst flush mount. Hand crafted wooden rays surround the single lamp holder to the centre, originally from a church in Germany this ...
Gesso, Wood
Baroque Crystal Chandelier Solid Brass Grand Classic Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Crystal Chandelier Handcrafted in Our In-House Atelier Bring timeless elegance into your space with this exquisite crystal chandelier, meticulously handcrafted in our own...
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Rococo Chandelier in Sevres Blue Porcelain with Flowers & Leaves
Located in Coimbra, PT
Exceptional quality Italian Capo Di Monte handmade porcelain chandelier. Charming and very rare Italian work of art in white with blue and gold accents, fully decorated with hand pai...
Porcelain, Meissen