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What is a candle holder with multiple arms called?

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What is a candle holder with multiple arms called?
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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Manually Carved Multi Faced White Onyx Candle Holder
Located in Stratford, CT
fascinating. A word about the onyx candle holders There are two types of candle holders: Those with
Category

2010s Mexican Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx

American mid century Atomic Age Collapsible Multi-positions Metal Candle Holder
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique extendable candle holder multi positions each disc has a 4.5" diameter
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Tall Spiral Multi positions Rare Teak Candle Holder Candelabra
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible striking solid teak multi candles candelabra impressive piece , amazing craftsmanship
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Harlyk Denmark Multi-Level Pine Candle Holder with Glass Dishes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-Century multi-level pine candle holder with glass dishes by Harlyk Denmark, 1960's. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass, Pine

Vintage Agate Inlaid Jewelled Moroccan Silver Candle Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, very impressive. This large Middle Eastern metal decorative candle holder is encrusted with multi
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Candlesticks

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver Plate

Set of Three Ceramic Candle holders
Located in Denton, TX
Set of three ceramic candle holders with multi colored glaze. 1980s There is a signature on them
Category

Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery

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