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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
$349 Sale Price
47% Off
Single Anglo Indian Brass Cobra Snake Wall Scone Candleholder 1960s Mid-century
Located in London, GB
A spectacular single vintage bronze cobra snake wall scone / candlestick. Its sinuous, serpentine body curves in an S "wavy" pattern evoking a slithering cobra snake. The tail tapers...
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau pressed glass candlesticks by Vallerysthal & Portieux, France, 1920s
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja, Cristalleries De Sevres, Cristalleries De Baccarat, Portieux Vallerysthal, Val Saint Lambert
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
$829 / set
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Gustavian Brass and Crystal Girandole with Cobalt Glass and Marble
Located in Elkhart, IN
An elegant early 20th century Gustavian-style girandole combining aged brass, cobalt blue glass, clear faceted crystal, and a white marble base. Two candle arms terminate in deep blu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gustavian Candelabras
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Brass
Pair of Régence Style Hurricane Candle Holders or Photophores
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant pair of Régence Style Hurricane Candle Holders or Photophores , with polished Régence brass bases and etched glass hurricane shades.
The shades decorated with classic diamon...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Regency Revival Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
