Question 1

What is a hurricane candle holder?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How tall should a candle holder be?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the difference between a candle stick and a candle holder?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are vintage candle holders called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What are glass candle holders called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What are medieval candle holders called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the different types of candle holders?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What can I use instead of a candle holder?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What are the candle holders in church called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Do pillar candles need a holder?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

What are those tall candle holders called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

What are wall-mounted candle holders called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What is a candle holder with multiple arms called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

What is an old-fashioned candle holder called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Satsuma Candle Holders

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma Obiyama Candle Holders Richly Decorated Marked

People Also Browsed

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Large Pair of Antique Rose Medallion / Cantonese Vases / Lamps

Antique Early 1900s German Late Victorian Jars

Antique Porcelain Canister Storage Jars and Spice Set / 13, Germany c. 1900

Antique 1880s French Victorian Vases

Antique Limoges Hand-Painted Flowers Porcelain Vase Estate France

Vintage 1910s Japanese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Antique Japanese Porcelain Vase Custom Mounted as a Lamp

Antique Late 18th Century English Bottles

Antique English Hand-Painted Porcelain Bodkin or Billet-Doux Case

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Pair of Antique French Pate Sur Pate Celadon Porcelain Lamps

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Pair of French Napoleanic Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Covered Vases/Pot Pourries

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Urns

Antique Spode Porcelain Urn Made in England circa 1810

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Pair of Edo Period Japanese Blue Red Gold Porcelain Vases, Circa 1800

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical More Clocks

Sèvres Style Gold Ormolu and Pink Porcelain Antique French Three-Piece Clock Set

Antique 1890s German Table Lamps

Pair of Antique German Porcelain Chinoiserie Baluster Vases, Fitted as Lamps

Antique 1820s English Regency Vases

Samuel Alcock Rare Porcelain Vase, Wave Edge, Continuous Fine Landscape, ca 1826

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vases

Monumental Palace Size Pair of French Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Ewers

Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Vases

Antique Neoclassical, Empire Period, Berlin-KPM Gold Ground Campana Vase

Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Antique Pair of Imari Lamps

Antique 1850s French Vases

Pair of Antique Old Paris Hand Painted Jacob Petit Vases

Recent Sales

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

Satsuma Japanese Pottery

Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

Pair of 19th Century Porcelain and Bronze Candelabras

More Ways To Browse