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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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Candleholder by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden
Located in KUTNO, PL
This vintage candelabra, designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, is a distinctive example of mid-20th-century Swedish design, combining a geometric structure with the decorative u...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
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
$344 Sale Price
47% Off
Organic Modern Tree Form Brass Candelabra, Circa 1970-1980
Located in Rochester, NY
Organic modern wavy tree form brass candelabra w/ three branch arms / circular candle cups / spiked candle holders. Aged surface patina oxidation. Great sculptural design. Circa 1...
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20th Century Organic Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, 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...
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Vintage 1950s American Regency Revival Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass
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...
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Couple of 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden And Silvered Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small carved wooden candle holders with traces of beautiful silver leaf gilding.
Italy, circa 1750
Weathered and small losses and old repairs.
Measurements are individ...
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
$672 Sale Price / set
42% Off