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.
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...
Crystal, Metal
$516Sale Price|50% Off
Antique wall lighting flowers metal paint and gilt gold
Located in La xara, VC
Baroque wall lighting with paint and gilt gold , flower paint with 2 bulbs .
Metal
19th Century Flemmish Brass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Flemmish brass eight light 19th century chandelier. This Baroque style eight light chandelier has a beautiful golden patina and ha...
Brass
Low Oval Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Oval Brass Ceiling Crystal Chandelier from Italy, 1918 This stunning antique chandelier hails from Italy, crafted in the year 1918. Its oval shape is particularly distincti...
Crystal, Brass
Large Iron Chandelier, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large iron eight-light chandelier, with a burnished gold finish. Elaborately scrolled arms and detail; ending in a finial.
Iron
French Prisms Chandelier in the antique Louis Quinze Baroque Style Brass glazed
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass, chiselled. High baluster-shaped body. Beneath this, 18 passing braces are lit. In three further stepped planes bent struts and eight polished glass obelisks. In the center ris...
Brass
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...
Giltwood
$11,443 / 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...
Ormolu
$1,391Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Brass
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...
Mirror, 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
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...
Iron, Gold Leaf
20th Century French Baroque Style D'appliques Wall Lights, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century French Baroque style ormolu bronze & rock crystal d'appliques wall lights. Attributed to Maison Baguès, France. CONDITION In Great Condition, wear ...
Rock Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
French Petit Loaded Murano Drops Flowers and Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
This will be completely rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Housing five lights, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping ...
Crystal
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Three-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Italian 18th century Baroque period giltwood three arm sconces, from Lucca. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful foliate bottom support from where the elegant ar...
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Candelabra, Electrified Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A solid bronze and brass knight sculpture candelabra later converted to electrified table lamp with large frosted glass torch flame shade. Europe...
Brass, Bronze
Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau and Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our Exquisite Antik Chandelier – a masterpiece of elegance and style that seamlessly complements any space with a touch of timeless beauty. With its stunning details and ...
Crystal, Brass
Hand-Carved Louis XIV Wall Sconces, Baroque Style, Italy, 1950s Pair
Located in Hannover, DE
These hand-carved Louis XIV wall sconces are the perfect example of craftsmanship and artistry. They're so beautiful, they're sure to inspire others to create something just as stunn...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$7,404 / set
Pair of Brass Wall Sconces in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of brass wall sconces in the Baroque style Continental, early 20th Century Height 67cm, width 42cm, depth 91cm The sconces in this pair, which are crafted from moulded bras...
Brass
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
Set of Three Gilt Bronze Sconces in the Baroque Style
Located in London, GB
Set of three gilt bronze sconces in the Baroque style French, early 20th century Measures: Height 48cm, width 49cm, depth 26cm The sconces in this set are wrought from gilt bron...
Bronze, Ormolu
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
$13,500
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.
Tin
EXCLUSIVE SET: 8 "F.B.A.I. & TICHE" Wall Lights - Gold Brass and Blue Porcelain Co
Located in Manzano, IT
We propose a rare and impressive set of 8 decorative wall sconces , the result of the collaboration between two historical excellences of Italian artistic craftsmanship: the foundry ...
Brass
French Golden Metal Chandelier st Maison Charles 1980 Wheat ears and Foliage
Located in Miami, FL
Refined and elegant chandelier. Can match any style from contemporary to classic and antique interior designed as well. The theme is full of gener...
Metal
Lobmeyr Baroque Maria Theresia Parlor Chandelier, Crystal Glass, Vienna, 1940s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant classical baroque crystal cut-glass gilt chandelier. Executed in the 1940s-1950s by the Lobmeyr Vienna. Luxuriously fitted with a lot of diff...
Metal, Brass
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 ...
Wood
Two large French ormolu three-branch wall sconces by H. Vian
By Henri 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...
Ormolu, Bronze
$7,700
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...
Crystal, Metal
French Antique Cage Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An Elegant Antique French Cage Chandelier. Attractive four armed chandelier. Formed with a patinated wave frame with faceted lustres and...
Bronze
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...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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",...
Crystal, Bronze
Gilded baroque wall sconce with "Golden Queen" mirror, 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Gorgeous Baroque-style wall sconce, finely crafted with rich floral decorations and ornamental scrollwork. The golden frame is embellished with a shaped mirror that amplifies the lig...
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
Vintage Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce In Candelabra Design, France, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Twin-Arm bronze wall lamp from France imitate classic candelabra, circa 1960s. There is a mark on the sconce. The design of the lighting fixture contains elements of the ...
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Waves Design
Located in New York, NY
1900's pair of silver plated Baroque style Caldwell sconces with two lights
Bronze
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...
Metal
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....
Wood, Giltwood
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
French 18th Century Faience Blue & White Apothecary Jar Now Mounted as a Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
the large and shapely krater-form urn (21.5" to top of ceramic) with short neck above a bulbous body flanked by lion mask handles over a waisted mid-section tapering to the base; fab...
Faience
Pair of MAC Sculpture Italian Baroque Altar Candlestick Table Lamps
By MAC
Located in Forney, TX
A large and magnificent pair of altar candlestick table lamps by MAC Sculpture. Acquired from the estate of the iconic American oil tycoon, T. Boone Pick...
Metal
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
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
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Carved & Polychromed Wood Urns, Now as Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Baroque-Style Carved & Polychromed Wood Urns, Now as Lamps Italy, mid-20th century, in the Baroque taste A richly sculptural pair of Italian Baroque-style urns, ...
Brass
Original Maria Theresia Rose Crystal Chandelier in the Baroque Style from 1880
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful baroque chandelier in the Maria Theresia style colored glass hanging in fantasy-style 1880 original. Suitable for the US.
Brass
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
Vintage Capodimonte porcelain 3 arm chandelier Italy 1940s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elevate your living space with the timeless beauty of this vintage Capodimonte porcelain chandelier, crafted in Italy during the 1940s...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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...
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Bronze Dore Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century Baroque Style Bronze Dore Sconces with Bacchus Masks & 2 Lights
Bronze
Antique Bronze Sconce With White Glass Lampshade, France 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Elegant and stylized Art Nouveau wall light in bronze with white glass lampshade in the shape of a flower. This antique wall lamp made circa 19...
Bronze
French Red Murano Drops and Chains Beaded Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six lights sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with vintage crystal prisms. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA an...
Crystal
$3,400 / set
1920 Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces Waves Design
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with waves design, two lights
Bronze
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
Italian Florentine Giltwood Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six lights, sitting in crystal bobéches. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for USA and appropriate sockets for other countries, ready to hang! Gilt metal with glas...
Crystal
Florentine Cherub Table Lamp by Chelini White Finish, 1980
Located in Milano, MI
Baroque style figural cherub table lamp by Chelini Firenze Manifacture, a late 20th-century tall Italian table lamp featuring a standing angel carve...
Wood
19th Century Baroque Altar Candlestick Fashioned as a Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Continental Baroque well carved wooden altar candle holder pricket from the 19th century, now fashioned as a tall two-light table lamp,...
Wood
Large Dutch Baroque Style 18-Light Brass Chandelier
Located in Troy, NY
An impressive, very large (43" tall) and well proportioned four-tier brass chandelier with 18 candle-arms. In original condition, not drilled for electricity, but can be electrified....
Brass
Original Maria Theresien Style Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1920s
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant glass-chandelier with rich hanging. Material used is forged iron gilded, crystal-glass. All components according to the UL regulations.
Crystal, Iron
Barbara Cosgrove Baroque Altar Candlestick Table Lamp Chic White
By Barbara Cosgrove
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Barbara Cosgrove lamp. Features a Baroque styling with white painted finish, footed tripod base and black shade. Measure: 34" Shade diameter: 19".
Resin, Paint
1940s Spanish wrought iron chandelier
Located in London, GB
Eight branches (unwired) traces of the old green paint and likely the original heavy duty supporting chain this would make a handsome addition to a hallway or living area
Wrought Iron