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Danish Candle Holders
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished brass crescent like shape, candle holders.
Solid Bronze Candle Holders;
Medium sized
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Onyx Candle Holder
Located in Denton, TX
Decorative onyx candle holder.
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Onyx
Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of solid sterling silver candle holders. Both pieces marked "sterling" on bottom of center
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Candle holders Pietro Chiesa
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in London, GB
Pair of candle holders by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte c1940s
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Antique Balkan Handmade Candle Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
folklore candle holder for the Slava San-it Nicholas it is a arte povera style candle holder.
Category
1950s Balkan Arts and Crafts Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Turned Wenge Candle Holder
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and finely turned candle holder made of richly grained wenge.
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Wenge
Triangular Danish Candle Holder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage stainless steel candle holder has a faceted triangular base, adding dimension to the
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Candle Holder, 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Mid-century candle holder made of metal in the 1960.
Has spiral what makes this a great candle
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Teardrop Danish Candle Holder
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The candle holder's modern teardrop silouhette makes for a sculptural tabletop piece. Designed by
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Fostoria "Heirloom" Candle Holders
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of Fostoria "Heirloom" Opalescent candle holders. White colored with a pinkish hue to them
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Dorothy Thorpe Candle Holder
By Elaine Bscheider
Located in BARCELONA, ES
1970s lucite candle holder with pretzel shaped gold colored brass holder designed by Elaine
Category
1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Plastic
1950's Iron Candle Holder
Located in Marbella, ES
1950's Iron candle holder.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Silver Candle holder Italy 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Candle holder Italy 1950
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Pierre Forssell Rosett Candle Holder
By Pierre Forssell
Located in London, England
The Pierre Forsell Rosett Candle Holder is a striking and elegant piece created by the renowned
Category
1960s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish cast iron candleholder designed by Gunnar Cyren, circa 1960 Denmark. Candle Holder features
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary candle holder is in great condition and beautifully crafted out of sterling
Category
1930s European British Colonial Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder vienna around 1950s.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Italian Made Ceramic Candle Holders
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian hand made set of 2 candle holders.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Charles Greber Pottery Candle Holder
By Charles Greber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really beautifully glazed candle holder out of a collection of wonderful art pottery. It has a
Category
1930s French Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Pottery
Empire Style Bronze Candle Holder/Candlestick
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This an Empire Style Bronze Candle holder or Candlestick. It depicts a gilt bronze candle holder
Category
20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder vienna around 1960s
Cherrywood and glass
Original condition.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Glass, Wood, Cherry
Large Kosta Boda Glass Candle Holders
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
1970s modern glass candle holders by Kosta Boda.
Small candle holder width 3'' depth 3.5
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Art Glass
Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder, Vienna, around 1960s.
Brass and copper combination
Original condition.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Copper
Salviati Glass Candle Holders, circa 1960s
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
Salviati sommerso blown glass candle holders.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Blown Glass
Lino Sabbatini candle holders
By Lino Sabattini
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 3 silver-plated metal candle holders, "Giselle" model, by Italian designer Lino Sabattini
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Pineapple Polished Nickel Candle Holder
Located in Stamford, CT
Large pierced pineapple candle holder newly re-plated in polished nickel.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Handcrafted Solid Rosewood Candle Holder
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage solid rosewood candle holder. Hand carved with a beautiful grain pattern.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Rosewood
Brutalist Candle Holder, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage brutalist torch cut metal candle holder with 6 arms.
Beautiful and timeless piece which
Category
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s French Candle Holders
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1950 candle holders on silver plated metal with.
Great vintage condition for this elegant
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Tony Paul Candle Holder
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
Tony Paul atomic candle holder. Amazing design that holds three candles. USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Pair of Crystal Candle Holders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1950's candle holders in crystal de vannes, good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal
Waterford Crystal Candle Holders - a Pair
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of squared lead crystal candle holders made by Waterford Crystal. Cube like sconces top
Category
Late 20th Century Irish Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal
Hand Painted Portuguese Candle Holder
Located in Seattle, WA
Hand Painted Portuguese Candle Holder.
Dimensions. 4 1/2 W ; 4 1/2 D ; 9 1/2 H.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Modernist Black Steel Candle Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist black steel candle holder, circa 1980s. The piece measures 6.25"D x 6.5"H and holds a 4
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Steel
Walter Bosse Candle Holder 'Bear'
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse candle holder (bear)
(The selling is without the candle it is only decoration for the
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
1960 Large Brutalist Candle Holder, Spain
By David Palombo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Unique mid-century Brutalist candle holder designed and hand crafted in Spain. In the taste of
Category
1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Wood Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wood candle holder, circa 1960.
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with
Category
1960s Spanish Rustic Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Dansk Blocky Glass Candle Holder
By Dansk
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage Dansk glass double candle holder. Nice blocky shape with little bubbles formed throughout
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Glass Candle Holder, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass candle holder, circa 1960.
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with
Category
1950s Spanish Romantic Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Design Swedish Candle Holder, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
midcentury design Swedish candle holder, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Gilded Bronze Satyr Couple Candle Holders
Located in Brussels , BE
Gilded bronze satyr couple candle holders.
Category
20th Century European Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Metal Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic ceramic candle holder, circa 1960
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition
Category
1960s Spanish Rustic Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Danish Rosewood Candle Holders, circa 1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Danish Rosewood candle holders, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Rosewood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Candle Holder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved antique candle holder. Full dimensions; 18.5″ high x 4″ diameter top x 5.5
Category
1950s Primitive Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Teak, Wood
2 Candle Holder Vienna Around, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Candle holder vienna around 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Ceramic candle holder, Vienna, around 1950s.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass candle holder, Vienna, around 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse candle holder around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse candle holder around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed )
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed )
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed )
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed )
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Hammered Candle Holder Copper, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered candle holder copper, circa 1950s.
Good original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Copper
Pair of Contemporary Nickel Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Contemporary silver nickel candle holders. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Glass Candle Holder, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass candle holder, circa 1960.
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with minor
Category
1950s Spanish Romantic Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Candle Holder, circa 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco candle holder, circa 1930s
nickel plated
original condition.
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Nickel
Gilt Bronzed Metal Double Candle Holders
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of gilt bronzed metal double candle holders. They depict double candle holders
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Wood Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wood candle holder, circa 1960
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with minor
Category
1960s Spanish Rustic Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Willy Ceysens Brutalist Aluminium Candle Holder
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This candle holder was created by Willy Ceysens (1929-2007) in the 1960s.
Willy Ceysens was a
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Aluminum
Silverplated Candle Holders by Lunt
By Lunt Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silverplated candle holder by Lunt, The piece needs to be polished, it shows some wear and wax
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
René Lalique 1940s signed Candle Holder
By René Lalique
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
Stunning René Lalique 1940s double candle holder signed Lalique in frosted glass. In excellent
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
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Vintage Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage candle holders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are all kinds of vintage candle holders available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco vintage candle holders are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made vintage candle holders over the years, but those made by Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander and Jens Harald Quistgaard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Candle Holders?
Prices for vintage candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage candle holders begin at $1 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $905.
Finding the Right candle-holders for You
For centuries, candles have been used in religious ceremonies such as Hanukkah, provided light to work or read by and more. During meals, the soft glimmer of candles adds warmth to a dinner table that no lighting solution could possibly imitate. With the right antique or vintage candleholder, candles can elevate a table setting or just help support your efforts to create a romantic atmosphere in any room.
When you combine the distinctive glow of a candle with a candleholder that matches the color scheme and decor you’ve painstakingly put together, the result can feel like magic. Finding the candleholder that best meets your needs can be daunting because you’re essentially bringing a piece into your home that is as important as the candle itself. Unsurprisingly, venturesome designers over the years have crafted innumerable alternatives to the traditional form of candleholders, and today a broad array of these decorative objects can be found on 1stDibs, whether they’re 19th-century candleholders made of silver or sleek mid-century modern glass candleholders for an understated accent to your dining area.
Try a tabletop orb candleholder from Lynne Meade Ceramics for a distinctive interpretation of this long-loved furnishing. An alluring pair of Georg Jensen stainless-steel candleholders, featuring pronounced organic curves, or Art Nouveau–informed natural-world motifs, on the other hand, can bring a dose of sculptural elegance to your living room.
If you’re more inclined to opt for antique or vintage pieces, find a collection that includes everything from simple wood taper candleholders to elaborate candelabras of gilt bronze or cut glass on 1stDibs now.
Questions About Vintage Candle Holders
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What vintage candle holders are called depends on their design. Narrow tall ones designed for tapers are candlesticks, while multi-armed taper holders are candelabra. Small holders are votive or tealight holders or cups depending on their dimensions. Find a selection of vintage candle holders on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Hurricane candle holders are glass cylindrical domes which go around a candle to protect the flame from getting doused. These candle holders can also be attached to the wall as a hurricane shade.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How tall a candle holder should be depends on the size of the candle you’re using and the overall look of the room. Compared to a candle, a holder should be at least as tall. When choosing candle holders, choose ones that won’t obscure the view. For example, lower candlesticks and candelabras work best on dining tables because they allow you to see the person across from you. On 1stDibs, find a range of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023The difference between a candlestick and a candle holder is specificity. A candlestick is a tall turned decorative object typically used to display taper candles. Any object made specifically to hold candles is a candle holder. Candlesticks are candle holders, but there are other kinds, including tall shades called hurricanes and small cylindrical containers called votive cups. Shop an assortment of candle holders on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What glass candle holders are called depends on their design. Curvy clear glass shades used to cover pillar candles are hurricanes, while smaller glass holders with closed bottoms are votive or tealight cups. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage glass candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the most common candle holders in use during Medieval times was the simple candlestick. Today, antique candlesticks are sought after by art collectors and interior designers alike for their stylish versatility. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique and contemporary candlesticks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Some of the most common types of candle holders include candlesticks, candelabras, hurricanes and votive cups. A candlestick is a column-like holder for tapers, while a candelabra is a multi-armed taper holder with a single candlestick-like body. Hurricanes are tall round shades designed for pillar candles, and a votive cup is a small cylindrical holder for a votive candle or tealight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023You can use a variety of materials instead of a candle holder to serve the purpose of an actual candle holder. Put pillar and votive candles on decorative plates or trays, or rest them on a decorative tile, coaster or wood slice. You can drop votives and tealights in shallow bowls, clay pots, wine glasses and other vessels. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of decorative accents.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What the candle holders in churches are called depends on the design. Column-like holders for single tapers are candlesticks, while multi-branched holders for tapers are candelabras. Small candle holders used for memorial candles are votive holders. Find a collection of candle holders on 1stDibs.
- Do pillar candles need a holder?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because pillar candle holders burn into themselves, they do not need a candle holder. But it makes sense to have a pillar plate at least to prevent wax residue from ending up on your furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What tall candle holders are called varies. Holders intended for pillar candles are hurricanes and are often made of glass. Tall wood or metal candle holders for one taper are candlesticks, while ones with multiple arms that accommodate more than one taper are candelabras. On 1stDibs, find a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wall-mounted candle holder is called a candle sconce or a wall sconce. Sconces come in a variety of colors and shapes, sure to suit any decor style. You’ll find a wide range of candle sconces in a variety of decor styles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A candle holder with multiple arms is called a candelabra or candelabrum. A candelabra or candelabrum is highly regarded as a decorative object and the classic, dramatic form of this type of candle holder is still an inspiration for lighting designers today. Shop a collection of antique and vintage candelabras from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023What an old-fashioned candle holder is called depends on its design. A tall holder meant for a single taper candle is a candlestick, while taper holders with arms that branch off a central column are candelabras. Shop a range of candle holders on 1stDibs.
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