Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

What is the difference between candlesticks and candleholders?

1 Answer
What is the difference between candlesticks and candleholders?
The main difference between candlesticks and candleholders is the number of candles they can hold. A candlestick is a type of candleholder that has a socket or spike to hold one single candle. A candleholder can hold more than one candle. Shop a selection of candlesticks and candleholders on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Floor Standing Candle Holders on 1stDibs
Set of 2 wood and brass torcheres, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 2 floor standing candle holders. Made from wood and brass. They came from a monastery in
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Medieval Torchères

Materials

Brass

Spanish Revival Carved Wood Torchere Floor Candle Holder with Nail Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Floor standing candle holder in turned wood and iron nails, Spain, 1940s. Eye-catching floor candle
Category

20th Century Spanish Rustic Candle Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Large Floor Standing Ceramic Floor Candle Holders
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Pair of large candle holders, the perfect addition to any modern or minimalist home decor. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Torchères

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Rustic Hand Forged Iron Standing Floor Candle Holder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Hand Forged Old Iron Standing Floor Candle Holder 43.75 x 14.25 x 14.25 preowned original
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass Floor Standing Candle Stands Holders with Flared Scalloped Uppers
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of brass fluted floor standing candle stands with flared scalloped uppers. Circa early to
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Stunning Hand Carved circa 1800 Large Floor Standing Extra Large Candle Holder
Located in GB
floor standing lamp but it has survived this long as a candle holder, I don't want it to change on my
Category

Antique Early 1800s European George III Candlesticks

Materials

Oak

Shop All