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What is a candle shade?
A candle shade is a fixture or cover that is positioned over a candle's flame to protect it. It enhances the light from a candle while minimizing the glare. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary candle shades from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Pair of Art Deco Four-Arm Silver-Plated Candelabra by Just Andersen for GAB 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully balanced pair of four-arm silver-plated candelabra designed by Danish sculptor and designer Just Andersen for GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden, circa 1930s. These s...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

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Silver Plate

Knot candlesticks, brutalist design, bronze, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful brutalist candlestick in the shape of a knot, designed and produced in italy in the 1970s. Bronze candlestick. Magnificent decorative object that will bring a real design t...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Bronze

Hollywood Regency. Post-Modern candle holders by Elaine Bscheider, USA, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Big sized Post-Modern candle holders designed by Elaine Bscheider for Dorothy Thorpe Inc., USA, 1970s. Prezel-shaped body in transparent methacrylate/acrylic with gold chrome metal c...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Dansk Teak and Glass Candle Holder By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century glass and teak candle holder by Dansk. Features a glass top that sits within a teak base. The base includes a brass insert for holding a taper candle. Designed by Jens ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Glass, Teak

Burlwood Tealight Candle Holders - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 2 vintage burlwood tealight candle holders. Simple disk shapes with a beautiful unique grain to the wood. Each measures 3.75"Dia x 1"H Interiors are 1.5"Dia
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Candlesticks

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing pair of baroque carved wooden candleholders with several layers of original blue color visible and its gilding. Made out of wood and top out of copper. Italy, circa 1700-1750...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

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Copper

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