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What is a church candle called?
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A church candle is also called a prayer candle or votive candle. They are usually white or pale yellow and are intended to be burnt as an offering in Christian prayer ceremonies. Find a collection of antique and vintage candles on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Large Antique Wooden Church Candle Holder, France, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850s / Antique / Large wooden church candle holder / Original patina / rustic
An antique
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Large 18th century bronze and copper church candle holder, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Large church Candle stick / Bronze, Copper / Antique / Mid-century
Large copper
Category
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Large Antique decorated copper church candle holder, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Large church Candle stick / Copper / Antique / Mid-century
Large copper church or
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Large Antique decorated copper church candle holder, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Large church Candle stick / Copper / Antique / Mid-century
Large copper church or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
18th Century Italian Bronze Altar Candle Holder - Antique Single Stick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The tall detailed crafted church candle holder is supported by a triangle base, standing on two
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Repousse Silver Plated Brass Candle Holders
Located in Dallas, TX
wax candles. Crafted in France circa 1870, each church candle holder stands on a sturdy triangle base
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass


