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Do pillar candles need a holder?
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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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The Lion’s Foot Flame: French Altar Pricket Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Brass Altar Pillar Candle Holders, early 20th century, featuring an elegant turned baluster
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
John Blades Regency Pillar and Diamond Cut Candelabra
By John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An exceptional large pair of Regency pillar and diamond cut glass and ormolu candelabra by John
Category
Antique 1820s Candelabras
Materials
Cut Glass
Pair of Large French Rococo Style Italian Pillar Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of antique plaster candlesticks with large picket for single candle at the top.
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Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Candlesticks
Materials
Plaster
$3,600 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Unusually Rare Pillar & Feather Cut William Iv Lustres
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of rare pillar and feather cut William IV lustres hung with very unusual fan end rule drops
Category
Antique 1830s Candlesticks
Materials
Cut Glass
Fine Pair of Pillar and File Cut Candelabra by John Blades
By John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
mounted with twin arm ormolu branches supporting pillar and file cut drip pans and candle nozzles hung
Category
Antique 1810s English Candelabras
Materials
Cut Glass
Pair of 19th Century American Polychrome Paint Decorated Candle Pillars
Located in Woodbury, CT
Pair of 19th century American polychrome paint decorated candle pillars with floral decoration
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