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Danish Modern Iron Candle Holder Design by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Great early production multiple candles, candle holder designed by Quistgaard for Dansk stamped in
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Sterling Silver Candle Holders
H 7.5 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

Danish Candle Holders
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished brass crescent like shape, candle holders. Solid Bronze Candle Holders; Medium sized
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Candle Holders
Danish Candle Holders
H 5 in W 3 in D 1 in
Onyx Candle Holder
Located in Denton, TX
Decorative onyx candle holder.
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Onyx Candle Holder
Onyx Candle Holder
H 2.88 in W 12 in D 2.25 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

Shell Candle Holders Candelabras for 3 Candles
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Candelabra or candle holder in the shape of a shell for 3 candles. Metallic shell shape, silver
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20th Century Italian Other Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron

Candle holders Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Pair of candle holders by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte c1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Candle holders Pietro Chiesa
Candle holders Pietro Chiesa
H 2.56 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Lino Sabbatini candle holders
Lino Sabbatini candle holders
H 30 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Candle Holder for 4 Candles Vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder for 4 candles Vienna around 1950s Original condition.
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candles 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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
H 4.5 in Dm 7.3 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Teardrop Danish Candle Holder
Teardrop Danish Candle Holder
H 2.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Fostoria "Heirloom" Candle Holders
Fostoria "Heirloom" Candle Holders
H 4.25 in W 10 in D 7.25 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Plastic

Dorothy Thorpe Candle Holder
Dorothy Thorpe Candle Holder
H 5.91 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Sterling Silver Candle Holders
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H 14 in W 12.75 in D 5.75 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Wenge

Turned Wenge Candle Holder
Turned Wenge Candle Holder
H 9.75 in Dm 3.25 in
Brutalist Candle Holder, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage brutalist torch cut metal candle holder with 6 arms. Beautiful and timeless piece which
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1970s German Brutalist Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Candle Holder, 1970s
Brutalist Candle Holder, 1970s
H 10.24 in W 17.33 in D 4.34 in
Tapio Wirkkala Candle Holders
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
. These candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala likely feature his distinctive style that often drew
Category

1970s Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Tapio Wirkkala Candle Holders
Tapio Wirkkala Candle Holders
H 8.98 in W 5.04 in D 5.52 in
Five Candle Holders, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of five candleholders that can be assembled altogether or presented individually. Please contact us for more information and for alternative shipping quotes.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Five Candle Holders, 1970s
Five Candle Holders, 1970s
H 14.18 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Lino Sabbatini candle holder
By Lino Sabattini
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Giselle vase designed by Italian designer Lino Sabattini, 1970. Signed underneath the base. Lino Sabattini becomes the director of design at the prestigious French silv...
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Lino Sabbatini candle holder
Lino Sabbatini candle holder
H 11.82 in W 1.19 in D 2.17 in
Lino Sabbatini candle holder
By Lino Sabattini
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Giselle vase designed by Italian designer Lino Sabattini, 1970. Signed underneath the base. Lino Sabattini becomes the director of design at the prestigious French silv...
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Lino Sabbatini candle holder
Lino Sabbatini candle holder
H 9.85 in W 1.19 in D 2.17 in
Lino Sabbatini candle holder
By Lino Sabattini
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Giselle vase designed by Italian designer Lino Sabattini, 1970. Signed underneath the base. Lino Sabattini becomes the director of design at the prestigious French silv...
Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Lino Sabbatini candle holder
Lino Sabbatini candle holder
H 8.27 in W 1.19 in D 1.97 in
Pair of Mid Century Burl Wood Candle Holders
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Olive burl wood candle holders with brass cups.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Fruitwood

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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Teak, Wood

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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pierre Forssell Rosett Candle Holder
Pierre Forssell Rosett Candle Holder
H 5.32 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Candle Holder, 1960
Mid-Century Candle Holder, 1960
H 19.69 in Dm 5.12 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Dansk Blocky Glass Candle Holder
Dansk Blocky Glass Candle Holder
H 5.25 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Tony Paul Candle Holder
Midcentury Tony Paul Candle Holder
H 3.5 in W 18.5 in D 5.5 in
Italian Made Ceramic Candle Holders
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian hand made set of 2 candle holders.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Iron Candle Holder
Located in Marbella, ES
1950's Iron candle holder.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

1950's Iron Candle Holder
1950's Iron Candle Holder
H 53.15 in Dm 21.66 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Portuguese Candle Holder
Hand Painted Portuguese Candle Holder
H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Onyx Candle Holders, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
is 1.5" in diameter and .75" deep. Flat candle holder has a small chip underneath, not visible when
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx

Onyx Candle Holders, a Pair
Onyx Candle Holders, a Pair
H 4.5 in W 2 in D 2 in
French Ceramic Parrot Candle Holder
Located in München, DE
Very nice ceramic candle holder with brass appliances from the 1950s. Extremely high -quality
Category

1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

French Ceramic Parrot Candle Holder
French Ceramic Parrot Candle Holder
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Silver Candle holder Italy 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Candle holder Italy 1950
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cherry

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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Crystal Candle Holders
Pair of Crystal Candle Holders
H 5.91 in W 2.37 in D 7.88 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Candle Holder 'Bear'
Walter Bosse Candle Holder 'Bear'
H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 3.15 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Copper

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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Rosewood

Wood Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wood candle holder, circa 1960. By Unknown manufacturer. Spain. In original condition, with
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1960s Spanish Rustic Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Wood Candle Holder, circa 1960
Wood Candle Holder, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 7.88 in W 3.55 in D 2.96 in
Metal Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic ceramic candle holder, circa 1960 By Unknown manufacturer. Spain. In original condition
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1960s Spanish Rustic Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Metal Candle Holder, circa 1960
Metal Candle Holder, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 3.55 in Dm 4.93 in
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
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1980s American Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Silverplated Candle Holders by Lunt
Silverplated Candle Holders by Lunt
H 7 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Silverplated Candle Holders by Lunt
By Lunt Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of silverplated candle holders by Lunt, The pieces need to be polished, they show some wear
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Silverplated Candle Holders by Lunt
Silverplated Candle Holders by Lunt
H 7 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, 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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Glass Candle Holder, circa 1950
Glass Candle Holder, circa 1950
No Reserve
H 8.86 in Dm 3.94 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Wood Candle Holder, circa 1960
Wood Candle Holder, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 4.53 in
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 Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Glass Candle Holder, circa 1950
Glass Candle Holder, circa 1950
H 14.97 in Dm 4.53 in
Gunnar Cyren Lysestager Iron Candle Holder and Candles by Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Gunnar Cyren designed iron candle holder by Dansk. Part of the Lysestager line. This is a rare form
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Gunnar Cyren Lysestager Iron Candle Holder and Candles by Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Gunnar Cyren designed iron candle holder by Dansk. Part of the Lysestager line. This is a rare form
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Geometric Art Deco Candle Holder
Located in South Charleston, WV
Production date unknown. Assumed 1950's. comprises of welded brass tube with 2 removable candle
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Geometric Art Deco Candle Holder
Geometric Art Deco Candle Holder
H 4.25 in W 5.25 in D 6.5 in
CANDLE STICK, 6 candle Holders Modern Home Decor, Wrought Metal
Located in Hampshire, GB
Candlesticks, pressed, cast and chased. Circular. 6 Candle Holder in a row. Highly collectable and
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron, Sterling Silver

CANDLE STICK, 6 candle Holders Modern Home Decor, Wrought Metal
CANDLE STICK, 6 candle Holders Modern Home Decor, Wrought Metal
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H 4.93 in W 25.99 in D 5.91 in
A Pair of Large Italian Carved Wood Candle Holders
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Highly ornate solid wood candle holders with a carved and painted swag detail. Perfect for
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Danish Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Asheville, NC
Danish cast iron candleholder designed by Gunnar Cyren in Denmark
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Danish Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
Danish Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
H 4.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Hand Tooled Brass Candle Holder
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage solid brass hand tooled single candleholder with two handles, sits on a footed round base.
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20th Century Islamic Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Alligator Candle Holders
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jupiter, FL
Alligator candleholders by Maitland Smith. In beautiful condition and great conversational decor.
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Gothic Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

French Green Ceramic Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of ceramic candlesticks acquired in Paris France. The pair have a very unique pattern and are a compliment to many settings from traditional to Modern. Very sexy a...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candles Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

French Green Ceramic Candle Holders
French Green Ceramic Candle Holders
H 5.5 in W 8.75 in D 3.25 in
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Vintage Candles Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage candles candle holders is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all vintage candles candle holders available were constructed with great care. Vintage candles candle holders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage candles candle holders bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage candles candle holders are appealing in their simplicity, but Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander and Jens Harald Quistgaard produced popular vintage candles candle holders that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Candles Candle Holders?

Prices for vintage candles candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage candles candle holders begin at $1 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $890.

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 Candles Candle Holders
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Hurricane 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, 2023
    How 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What 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, 2022
    One 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, 2023
    Some 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, 2023
    You 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, 2023
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because 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, 2023
    What 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, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    What 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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These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.