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What is a candle shade?
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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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French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
H:30cm W:18,5cm D:19cm
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Candle Holders in Pewter and Brass, Sweden, 1930s Design
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art Deco candle holders made in pewter and brass made in Sweden during the 1930s. These ones wonderfully sculptured and crafted in a true art deco shape with the base and top in pewt...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Art Nouveau pressed glass candlesticks by Vallerysthal & Portieux, France, 1920s
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja, Portieux Vallerysthal, Cristalleries De Sevres, Val Saint Lambert, Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Art Nouveau style pressed glass candlesticks by Vallerysthal & Portieux, France, 1920s. Both are made of pressed or molded clear glass, with three dolphins on each base and other cut...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
$833 / set
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Antique Pair Japanese Bronze Pricket Candlesticks 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful pair of Antique Japanese bronze crane figural pricket candlesticks, dating from the mid-19th century.
There is no mistaking their unique quality and design, which is su...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Ormolu Wall Sconces, circa 1810–1820
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of French Empire Ormolu Wall Sconces, circa 1810–1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: each circa: 20 x 10 x 14 cm
This exceptional pair of French Empire wall sconces was created circa ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candle Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Wrought Iron Dragon Candlestick Samuel Yellin Style, 20th Century
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Hand-forged wrought iron candlestick executed in the style of master blacksmith Samuel Yellin. The structural design originates from a singular iron bar manipulated using traditional...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Materials
Wrought Iron
