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 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
French Rare Cut Crystal with Center Spear Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with rare cut crystal prisms. Swags and swags of crystal and a crystal spear in center. Nice big ball as finial. Adding another...
Crystal, Metal
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
Six-Light Rock Crystal Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century hand wrought iron six light chandelier adorned with rock crystal pendulum shaped drops and garlands of crystal beads throughout. Center crystal finial. This fixture is n...
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Gilt Iron and Crystal Pagoda Form Chandelier, circa 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful, large Pagoda glass and gilt iron chandelier, Austria, circa 1950s. Measurements: Height - 27.55 inches (without chain and canopy) totally height 48.03 inches. Diameter ...
Iron
1900's French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Rock Crystal hangings
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's French gilt bronze chandelier with rock crystal hangings (12 arms and 6 interior lights.).
Rock Crystal, Bronze
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
French Blue Prisms Loaded Macaroni Beads Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights, sitting in bobeches dripping with vintage blue crystals. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and ...
Crystal
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
$5,452Sale Price|20% Off
Candelabrum Chandelier Crystal Ceiling Lamp Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Preserved Vintage Chandelier: A Glimpse into 1950s Elegance Step back in time with our authentic circa 1950 chandelier that has been meticulously preserved. With renewed cabling and...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$4,112Sale Price|30% Off
Shades Chandelier Crysatal Glass Candelabrum Brass Bronze Antique Luis Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing an exquisite Shades Chandelier crafted with Crystal Glass and adorned with a captivating Candelabrum Brass Bronze Antique Luis Art design. This old chandelier has been lo...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
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
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 South German Baroque Painted Tôle Flower Lamps Electrified
Located in Epfach, DE
A striking pair of 19th century South German flower lamps, elaborately worked in painted sheet metal (tôle), each rising from a fluted, painted wood base into a lush bouquet of hand-...
Sheet Metal
Pair of Italian Baroque Wall Candelabra 1850s Giltwood Three-armed Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
Set of two gold-leaf gilded friezes suitable for three-light sconces, of Italian origin dating back to mid 19th century. Both wall candelabra features an elaborate scrolls and folia...
Iron
Dutch Baroque Style Brass Wall Sconces, Twin Arms, Circa 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of Dutch brass wall sconces from the 1930s. They each have twin nicely stylized arms depicting fish and serpent with classic candle-style bulb holders. On the top of the centr...
Brass
$1,128Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-century Maria Theresa Crystal Wall Lamps
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Mid-century Maria Theresa Crystal Wall Lamps
Crystal
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
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
$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
Italian Baroque Style Turned Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
circa 1920s bronze floor lamp in the Italian Baroque style with elegant turnings and crown top. Quality craftsmanship and golden patina. Measures: 68 inches high 11 inches diameter.
Bronze
18th Century Genoa Genovese Chandelier (Two Available)
Located in New Orleans, LA
An impressive 18th century Genoese chandelier, handcrafted in Italy and showcasing the elegant artistry of the Genovese tradition. Featuring a beautifully aged patina, graceful scrol...
Crystal, Iron
19th Century Pair of Ornate Silvered Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This pair of 19th-century candlestick lamps cast in silvered bronze showcases the refined craftsmanship and ornamental richness of the period. Each lamp features an elegant silhouett...
Bronze
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 18th Century Italian Silver Giltwood Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 18th Century Italian Silver Giltwood Lamps. Stunning pair of 18th century Italian Neoclassical style silver gilt wood urns with handles converted into table lamps. These chic...
Giltwood
Monumental Antique Italian Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental antique Italian giltwood chandelier. This stunning magnificent large scale Italian gilt wood six light chandelier from T...
Giltwood
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
Pair of Italian Painted and Parcel Giltwood Plume Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian painted and parcel giltwood plume sconces. This pair of Italian painted and parcel gilt plume sconces are 2925" H. These large Italian 5 light gilt wood sconces have been newly wired for U.S. Use with new sockets and candle sleeves.
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Baroque Style Silvered Bronze Rock Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking pair of high-quality Baroque style sculptural silvered bronze one-light wall sconces attributed to EF Caldwell (American; 1895-1946), featuring figural scroll mot...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Monumental 19th Century Italian Giltwood Chandelier (64 Inches H, 46 Inches D)
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental 19th century Italian giltwood chandelier. This stunning magnificent large scale Italian gilt wood six light Baroque style chandelier from Tuscany has fabulous patina and has been newly wired with new sockets for the U.S. market including extra lead wire. Measures: 64" H, 46" D. A statement...
Giltwood
$1,340Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 19thc French Antique Louis XVI Baroque Gilt Bronze "Male Mask" Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI style Baroque Gilt Bronze "Male Mask" Wall Sconces. Beautiful bright Dore.
Bronze
$8,800 / set
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Lions
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell doble light sconces with rampant lions on backplate
Bronze
Custom Hand Carved Giltwood Eight-Arm Chandelier in the Baroque Manner
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely hand carved giltwood eight-arm chandelier in the baroque manner. Please note that this piece is customizable. Lead time is 8-10 weeks.
Giltwood
$2,247Sale 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
$1,269Sale Price / set|20% Off
Florentine Italian Pair of Giltwood Leaf Wall Lights Sconces in Baroque Style
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of sconces made in Italy during the mid 20th century but in the Rococo style. The hand-carved lime wood structure with foliate motifs is gilded with the ancient gold leaf tec...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Italian Baroque Style 19th Century Tole Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Newly restored large and impressive size antique Italian baroque style gold gilded tole single light hanging lantern. The majestic Italian styling and proportions, makes this a perfect and striking accent in any room, a living room, dining room, conservatory, to a grand foyer. The metal lantern has been newly rewired for the US. Search terms: antique French hanging lantern...
Iron
$564Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of polychrome carved wood and metal wall lights by Chelini, Firenze, 1980
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of carved wood and metal wall lights, made by Chelini, Firenze, Italy, in the 1980s. Nice baroque fruits and leaves decorations, with colorful shades. Two light source...
Metal
Mid-Century Baroque Style Gold Infused Murano Chandelier with Red Baubles
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisitely handcrafted gold-infused cristallo Murano chandelier has six undulating scroll arms with hanging scarlet-colored baubles, matching the red trim on the central bowl. ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of French Golden Sconces St Maison Charles 1980 Ears of Weat and Leaves
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of golden metal sconces, ears of weath and foliage matching the chandelier just posted. Will fit in any interior, classical style or contemporary interior as well. Good lighte...
Metal
Antique 1940s Cherub Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare antique Cherub table lamp. Shade not included.
Other
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
Elegant 19th Century French Gilt Wood Table Lamps, Neoclassical Style
Located in Lincoln, GB
An Elegant Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Wood Candlestick Lamps This sophisticated pair of 19th-century French gilt wood table lamps exudes classical charm and a wonderful sense o...
Giltwood
$1,280Sale Price / set|56% Off
19th Century Italian Bronze Altar Candlestick, Custom Shade, Now Electrified
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Italian Bronze Altar Candlestick, Custom Shade, Now Electrified A 19th-century Italian bronze altar candlestick is now elegantly transformed into a lamp with a custom shade and electrification. This finely cast piece features gilt angel heads and inset patinated vignettes of saints, resting on a triangular scroll-footed base. Standing at an impressive 48 inches high with the shade, this lamp is a striking addition to any interior. The lamp measures 35 inches high to the top of the socket and 32 inches high to the top of the bobeche of the candlestick. The custom portrait shade adds to its charm, measuring 14 inches high, 11 inches wide, and 5 inches deep. The sturdy triangular base measures 11 inches deep, providing a solid foundation for this historic piece. The lamp is composed of two items: the lamp base and the shade, both designed to complement each other beautifully. The bronze candlestick retains its original intricate detailing, highlighted by the gilt angel heads and saintly vignettes, while the custom shade adds a touch of contemporary functionality without compromising the antique's integrity. This electrified 19th-century Italian bronze altar candlestick lamp...
Bronze
19th Century Italian Giltwood And Crystal Genovese Chandelier
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Giltwood And Crystal Genovese Chandelier. Our stunning 19th century Genovese or Genoese chandelier has a central giltwood column with eight arms displaying beautiful crystals with an open field. This stunning antique Italian crystal chandelier...
Crystal
Pair of 19th Century French Baroque Cast Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Baroque style cast bronze three-light wall sconces. Heavy sconces, ornately detailed with scrolled arms and pierced candle cups. Finely cast backplate w...
Bronze
Mid-century modern Vintage Pair of Gold Cast Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Vintage Pair of Gold Cast Bronze Candlesticks A pair of artistic Italian candlesticks to embellish your table or fireplace
Bronze
$5,240Sale Price|47% Off
19thc Grand French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Palace Lantern/ Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Grand Scale 19thc French Louis XVI style Palace Lantern/ Chandelier. This Bronze lantern holds over 100 lights. This fixture needs to be rewired, all ol...
Bronze
$7,903 / set
Three 20th Century Moroccan Lanterns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A set of three large Moroccan lanterns dating from the 1960's. The lanterns have been rewired to current UK standards.
Metal
Italian Baroque chandelier in gilded bronze with green glass leaves and crystal
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant 19th-century chandelier is a fine example of European decorative lighting, preserved in the private collection of architect Gianantonio Malacrida. Made of finely chisele...
Bronze
French Amethyst Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Spear Stars Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing three lights each. Sitting in beautiful rare crystal cups. Heavy bronze with perfect patina. Swags of crystal beads, florets and stars all in crystal. Rare amethyst Murano...
Crystal
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
Pair of Carved and Gilded Wood Ornamental Sconces Testolini Freres Venetian work
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Large Pair of Ornamental Carved and Gilded Wood Sconces, Venetian work by Testolini Freres. Their harmony and elegance makes your environment precious. The electri...
Wood
Set Of 8 Antique French Baroque Carved Wood Wall Sconces, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set Of 8 Antique French Baroque Carved Wood Wall Sconces, Circa 1900.
Wood
Mid-18th Century English Brass Six-light Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An extraordinary period 18th century brass chandelier of rare form. Delicate leaf links suspended from the original ceiling mount suppo...
Brass
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
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...
Brass
Six-Light Gilded Bronze Chandelier, Versailles - Golden Elegance
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Gold Brass Baroque Chandelier, a piece of great class and sophistication that will add a touch of luxury to any room. Made with careful craftsmanship, the chandelier features six del...
Brass, Bronze
Medieval Antique winged dragon wrought iron sconces manner of Mazzucotelli
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Ornate and highly unusual, iconic looking as well. Unsure of exact age but likely 1920s-30s and Italian this pair has been attributed to Alessandro Mazzucotelli by other examples. ...
Wrought Iron
Maria Thereza Style Six Arms Glass Chandelier, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Beautiful and stately chandelier with glass frame, molded glass structure, six arms, crystal and glass pendant, gilded metal armature and six light points in the style of Maria There...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze