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.
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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
Cello-Shaped Candelabra, in Wrought Iron, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cello-shaped candelabra, in wrought iron, circa 1960.
Wrought Iron
Italian 19th Century Baroque Pair of Candelabre
Located in palm beach, FL
Spectacular pair of gilded bronze candelabre. Seven candles can go on each candelabra, the decorations delicat of flowers with stones of colors in glass, gives all the charms of the ...
Bronze
$2,136 / set
H 86.23 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Tall Candelabra O Candelabrum, Neogothic Style, Wrought Iron, Spain
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of standing Gothic Revival candlesticks. Wrought iron Spain, 20th century. Pair of wrought iron standing candelabra with a tripo...
Wrought Iron
Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp.
Wrought Iron
Spanish Baroque Wrought Iron Torchere Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Spanish Baroque style wrought iron torchère floor lamp with black patina. Beautifully hand wrought and turned shaft supported by a tripod base. This date from the early 20th century, a time when Italian and Spanish Baroque furniture...
Wrought Iron
1960 Wrought-iron floor lamp by Ateliers Vallauris
By Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant floor lamp consisting of a round black wrought iron central rod resting on an elegant tripod held in place by a ring ending in pretty half-loops curved upwards. At the top,...
Wrought Iron
$2,516
H 35.83 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Wrought Iron and Glass Spanish Galleon Sailing Ship Shaped Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Wrought Iron and Glass Spanish Galleon Sailing Ship Shaped floor lamp, 1950s The impressive silver-colored iron floor lamp represents a beautiful Spanish galleon with three masts and sailing ship details such as sails, ropes, an anchor, and flags. On the highest mast, there is a white frosted glass globe lamp shade...
Wrought Iron
$5,340
H 68.12 in Dm 18.51 in
Italian Sculptural Floor Lamp Crafted in Hand-forged Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Striking sculptural floor lamp crafted in hand-forged wrought iron, Italy, circa 1960s, in the manner of Marsura. The lamp features an organic, vine-like structure composed of sinuou...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp from France, circa 1940s–1950s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This vintage floor lamp was made in France. Its hand-forged iron construction features decorative wrought ironwork such as twists and scrollwork throughout. The support rod rising fr...
Iron
$2,136
H 65.75 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Adjustable Floor Lamp Vienna circa 1960s Wrought Iron 'Painted'
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable floor lamp Vienna, circa 1960s (Wrought iron) (painted) The shade is replaced (new) Original condition Heavy floor lamp Measures: Normal deep 54cm The deep is tilted ...
Iron
19th Century Mahogany Wood Pedestal Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century mahogany wood Regency style pedestal stand / table. The pedestal features hand carved design details resting on a squared based. The pedestal table is in good anti...
Mahogany
19th Century Torchere Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Forged from solid iron and still showing traces of its original painted finish that has achieved a Fine patina, this 19th century floor lamp was originally designed for a candle, and...
Wrought Iron
$9,501Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 69 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Italian 17th Century Hand Made and Forged Wrought Iron Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque standing lamps with a detailed symphony of hand-wrought iron work in every part that aims to delight the eye and soul. These are masterw...
Wrought Iron
An Unusual Baroque Torchere now Mounted as a Floor Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Unusual Baroque Torchere Now mounted as a Lamp Height 72 in. With a lamb skin shade
Italian 19th C. Richly Carved Walnut Round Table Supported by a Young Satyr
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This unique Italian figural table dating to around 1870 features a round nail head trimmed needlepoint top with carved walnut banding. The top is supported by a carved statue of a yo...
Textile, Walnut
Early 19th Century Console Black Marble Table Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Console table in ebonized walnut, with black marble, completely antique Coming from a Florentine villa Shaped marble, rarity Size: 42 x 98 x 78 H.
Marble
Early 18th Century Italian Walnut Candle Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th c. Italian walnut candle stand. Cupped and oval shaped top from shrinkage. Twist turned shaft on a good shaped base. Three small ball feet replaced. Good original surface ...
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Fruitwood Occasional Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine table of triangular form is made from carved walnut legs topped with sectioned fruit wood veneering on the top The carving is simple but good and the wood selection is supe...
Walnut, Fruitwood