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.
Original baroque parlor chandelier 1910
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Glazed metal frame adorned with glass elements in the form of prisms, obelisks, and stars, and a matching spherical finial at the bottom. Fitted for eight electric lights with E12/E1...
Crystal, Brass
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
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
Pair Antique Bronze Patinated Putti Angel Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique bronze patinated angel putti sconces. Italian late 17th century bronze putti with exceptional modeling seated on scrolled arms each ex...
Bronze
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
18th Century Six Italian Gilded Wall Cadleholders Set of Six Foliate Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
From Northern Italy a rare set of six 18th century gilt wrought iron arms, candle holders, hanging lantern brackets suitable as sconces, if you wire them. These iron arms are fully handmade with curved scrolling iron structure, decorated with elegant gilt wrought iron acanthus leaves and gildwood balls and bobeches.. Good age related condition, the six arms have the same shape and structure but slightly different sizes, with minor losses, missing giltwood balls in four of item. The gilding of the arms is in good condition, excellent feature in case of their use as sconces, overturning the irons compared to their original use. Some small lacks in the leaves of the crowns of the bobeches, as visible in the picture details. Northern Italy, 1700. Originally these Italian artworks were arms that, fixed in a ring placed on the wall, were used to hold the chains of votive lamps...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Monumental 19th Century French Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
19th French bronze chandelier of palatial proportions and exquisite quality. This magnificent 30-light chandelier has a pierced domed corona supported by five beautifully cast solid bronze male caryatid supports, above scrolled acanthus tiers each with two branches with dished foliate drip pans and baluster nozzles, a spreading body joined at the base by a pierced guilloche ring...
Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Standing Lamp w/ Parchment Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Baroque style standing lamp with a painted parchment shade. The Baroque style was prevalent in Europe during the 17th and early 18th centuries. This style is character...
Wood, Parchment Paper
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
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
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
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
$3,398Sale Price|20% Off
Sunburst Crown Ceiling Ceiling Light Fixture in Carved Giltwood, Spain 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Crown sunburst flush mount, giltwood, gold leaf, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Gorgeous baroque style carved gold leaf giltwood crown sunburst light fixture with frosted glass dif...
Gold Leaf
$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
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
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
Antique Brass Chandelier with Grotesque Masks
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Gilded Brass Chandelier with Grotesque Masks – Neo-Baroque / Neo-Renaissance – 19th / Early 20th Century Description: A rare and imposing antique chandelier in neo-Baroque / ...
Brass, Copper
Impressive 18th Century Three Tier Brass Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine, rare and impressive 18th century brass chandelier with three tiers of eight scroll arms, for a total of 24 arms, all with original...
Brass
18th Century Carved Wood Lamped Pricket Stick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single pricket stick, of carved wood, having a pickled wood finish, on tripartite base with scroll feet. Electrified. Stock ID: D6973
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Marble Candlesticks
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant pair of late 19th century French candlesticks crafted in finely chased gilt bronze and black marble. These refined pieces showcase a classic Louis XVI-inspired design, featur...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Monumental Paavo Tynell Baroque Style Brass Chandelier, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This chandelier is monumental in size and has the details to match. Comissioned for the old Keski-Lahti "Wood Church", Tynell designed this lamp with the old baroque glamour and styl...
Metal, Brass
Italian Venetian Murano Gold Dusted 6 Arm Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Large antique Italian Venetian Murano glass 6 scroll & swirl design arm chandelier with applied trim. Separate flower motifs and leaves. Gold dust inclusions. Approximate Dimen...
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Original Lobmeyr Maria Theresia Baroque Chandelier 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Saloon chandelier crown-shaped Baroque style, hand-wrought metal-frame in gold colour, partly covered with glass, rich in hand-cut glass decoration, eight flames. Materials & Techni...
Crystal
$560Sale Price|30% Off
Maitland Smith Italian Baroque Style Carved Mahogany Tessellated Marble Lamp 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque inspired table or buffet lamp by Maitland Smith. Features a carved mahogany acanthus scrolled urn over a tessellated marble base. Fixture is brass w...
Marble
Verochio Italian Giltwood Two-Arm Light Sconce by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Verochio Italian giltwood two-arm light sconce by Randy Esada Item #: 9001SC2 - Verochio Sconce (2-Arm) Finish: 23-karat distressed yellow gold D...
Giltwood
Monumental F. & C. Osler Satin Cut Crystal Plafonnier in Cast Bronze Crown Ring
Located in Nottingham, GB
Monumental F. & C. Osler Satin Cut Crystal Plafonnier with Baroque Cast Bronze Crown Gallery IG221832 A fitting of extraordinary scale and presence. This monumental plafonnier ...
Crystal, Brass
18th Century Spanish Glazed Ceramic Jar Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Very interesting 18th century Spanish ceramic wine or oil storage jar with wonderful olive green glaze with raised leaf and floral design ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Baroque Style Quilted Cristallo Murano Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This handcrafted Cristallo Murano chandelier has five undulating scroll arms and features a bulbous center column with sprouting natural details, stylized here with daffodils and lea...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Spun Brass Eight Arm Two-Tone Reflector Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
A brass chandelier having a boldly turned spun brass body with eight scrolled brass spurred arms featuring attractive two-tone coloring to the arms and punched decoration to the spurs and wide diameter spun brass bobeches, below a layer of eight dramatic rose-head candle reflectors...
Brass
Antique Baroque Chandelier from 1860 Fully Restored Masterpiece Red Crystal
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Baroque Chandelier from around 1860 – Fully Restored and Working For sale is a majestic chandelier from around 1860, crafted from high-quality brass and adorned with sparkl...
Crystal, Brass
Brass and Bronze Nine-Light Electrified French Candelabra, Floor Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large and beautiful electrified candelabra to floor lamp, made of bronze and brass, decorated with brass lily flowers and leaves, ears of wheat, vines, and vine leaves. Impressive an...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Gilded Italian Appliques 1750 Cornucopia Intaglio with Flowers and Leaves
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of 18th-century Italian Gilt Wood Carved Appliques with elegant cornucopias and Foliate and Floral Intaglio. in good condition, are two very rare twisted cornucopias filled wit...
Gold Leaf
Smaller Scale Georgian Style Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Smaller scale Georgian style chandelier in brass. Eight arms with candelabra-size sockets. Newly wired for use within the USA. Includes chain and a canopy.
Brass
Pair Of Italian Lamps 1800 Lacquered in Grey Green and Ochre Shield Fan
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Italian Bedside Lamps 1800 urns carved and lacquered in the tones of Gray, Green and Ochre with shield shade, using as bases two antique palm holders lacquered in the tones o...
Wood, Faux Leather
$650Sale Price|31% Off
Faux Marble Baluster Mounted as Lamp
Located in Nashville, TN
An imitation marble pattern applied to baluster (probably altar support) with red and gilt highlights. Possibly painted or transfer design. Minor chips to the marble pattern. Chips ...
20th Century Maria Theresia Style Cut Crystal Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/cut crystal chandelier in Maria Theresia style made in the 1960s probably by Lobmeyr in Vienna. A beautiful form body. Eight flamed fitted with E14 sockets, rich hangings from...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of French Early 20th Century Silver Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant pair of silver gilt wall sconces hand-crafted in France in the 20th century. Each of these lustrous sconces features beautiful hand-carved shell motifs at the pediment, sc...
Silver Leaf
Verochio Italian Giltwood Light Sconce by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Verochio Italian giltwood light sconce by Randy Esada Item #: 9001SC - Verochio sconce (1-arm) Finish: 23-karat distressed yellow gold Dimensions: 6 W x...
Giltwood
Italian Beaded and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Beaded And Crystal Chandelier Stunning antique Italian beaded and crystal 12 light chandelier. This lovely Italian Maison Bagues style crystal chandelier has been newly wir...
Crystal
Pair 19th Century, Italian Baroque Revival Gilt Wood & Tole Three-Arm Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic pair of Italian Baroque Revival gilt tole three-light wall sconces. Each is comprised of 19th century elements designed with a richly sculptural tole backplate in a bold p...
Metal, Tin
1960s Baroque Wall Lamp with Mirror, Hand-Carved Gold Leaf
Located in Hannover, DE
This stunning wall lamp, crafted in the elegant style of luxury baroque with a mirror, was lovingly made by a skilled artisan in the 1960s. It's a real gem! The lamp was lovingly han...
Gold Leaf
Set of 2 Baroque Style Flush Mount Lights, Solid Brass, Germany, 1960
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely rare set of 2 Baroque style flush mount for ceiling/wall, or simply suspendable ceiling lights stemming from a Wilhelminian period villa in Germany. Luxuriously crafted fr...
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
$2,195Sale Price|30% Off
Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier, Austria, 1900s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Early 20th Century Maria Theresa style chandelier in perfect condition. Made in Austria, circa 1900 Carefully restored, disassembled, ...
Crystal, Metal
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Large Louis XIV Period Baroque Italian Carved Giltwood Wall Sconce
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Louis XIV Baroque Italian carved giltwood wall sconce Large early 18th century Italian hand carved and gilded 6-light wa...
Giltwood
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...
Bronze
$9,042Sale Price|65% Off
Antique Large 12 Arm Floral Rezzonico Murano chandelier, Italy Early 1900’s
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Trieste, IT
Original Antique Floral Rezzonico Murano chandelier, Italy 1900’s Large and rich handmade colorful Rezzonico Murano chandelier. The chandelier originates from a noble family in Vent...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Empire Style Crystal Basket Chandelier Handcrafted Crystal Ornamentation
Located in Berlin, DE
This newly crafted, unused chandelier combines the classic shape of an Empire-style basket chandelier with an unusually tall, elegant silhouette. The body is richly adorned with hig...
Crystal, Metal
Monumental Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Monumental gilt and patinated bronze candelabra by Beurdeley French, late 19th century Measures: Height 273cm, width 90cm, depth...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
19th C Italian Pair of Baroque Style Silver 2-Light Wall Sconces, Wired for US
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of Baroque style silver plated, two-light wall sconces from the 19th century. These antique wall lights from Italy each feature sha...
Silver Plate
Wonderful Pair Caldwell Silvered Bronze Nickel Tassel Regency Baroque Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of E.F Caldwell Style Silvered Bronze / Nickel With Tassel Bottom Regency / Baroque Design Two Rewired Candelabra Sconces
Silver Plate, Brass
$2,850 / set
Pair of Italian Painted Urn Form Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian painted urn form lamps. Stunning pair of Italian painted or polychrome urn form lamps on faux marble bases that date to the 1920s. This lovely pair of Italian Baroque style lamps...
Wood
$6,371Sale Price|25% Off
Cast Iron Chandelier Viking Longboat Ship With Horse Head and Shields
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and unusual cast iron eight light chandelier in the shape of a Viking longboat or ship with a horse head, horse tail, warrior shields, chain and anchor details. It is in wonderful antique condition. The cast iron has a natural patina that is simply splendid. The gilded shields too have their own great age patina consisting of missing gilding and dings. The candles are original but in great condition and can be replace if you wish. The fixture has been rewired and is ready to hang. Please see photos, circa 1930s-1950s. We have gone berserk over this Viking chandelier...
Brass, Iron
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
Fine Gild Wrought- Iron with a Multitude of Porcelain Flowers , By Baguès.
Located in Brussels, BE
Charming chandelier, gild wrough-iron with a multitude of porcelain flowers. By Maison Baguès-France- 1960.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Candlesticks Torchères Ivory Table Lamps
Located in Coimbra, PT
Pair of elegant Italian baroque carved giltwood candlesticks torchères turned into table lamps with ivory silk lampshades Measures: Height 24 in /60 cm Diameter 14 in /36 cm Weig...
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Edward F Caldwell Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamps with Putti and Green Marble
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Edward F Caldwell & co patinated and gilt bronze table lamps with fluted green marble bases. The bodies of the lamps are in the shape of two beautifully round Putti hoi...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
18th Century Baroque Floor Lamp with Brown Wood Base and Fabric Shade
Located in High Point, NC
An elegant French floor lamp in carved and painted wood, dating to the 18th century. The richly ornamented base features scrolling foliage, classical motifs, and a beautifully turned...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Early 1900s French Gilt Metal Cherubs Column 5-light Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
An impressive Pair of Early 1900s French Gilt Spelter Cherub 5-light column Table Lamps. Column base on 4 paw feet under 4 cherubs, a cannelure body. Measures 6.5 inches square bas...
Brass, Spelter
Large Pair of 18th Century Venetian Silver Gilt Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of 18th century Venetian silver gilt sconces. Monumental pair of Italian or Venetian silver Baroque gilt or silver leaf candle sconces from the 18th century. This outstanding pair of Venetian carved...
Wood