At 1stDibs, there are several options of altar candlesticks available for sale. Each of these unique altar candlesticks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
wood and
brass. There are all kinds of altar candlesticks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Altar candlesticks made by
Baroque designers — as well as those associated with
neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small altar candlesticks measuring 1.58 inches across. There have been many well-made altar candlesticks over the years, but those made by
Interi,
Hayno Focken and
Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Altar candlesticks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,887, while the lowest priced sells for $116 and the highest can go for as much as $152,500.
For centuries, candles have been used in religious ceremonies such as Hanukkah, provided light to work or read by and more. During meals, the soft glimmer of candles adds warmth to a dinner table that no lighting solution could possibly imitate. With the right antique or vintage candleholder, candles can elevate a table setting or just help support your efforts to create a romantic atmosphere in any room.
When you combine the distinctive glow of a candle with a candleholder that matches the color scheme and decor you’ve painstakingly put together, the result can feel like magic. Finding the candleholder that best meets your needs can be daunting because you’re essentially bringing a piece into your home that is as important as the candle itself. Unsurprisingly, venturesome designers over the years have crafted innumerable alternatives to the traditional form of candleholders, and today a broad array of these decorative objects can be found on 1stDibs, whether they’re 19th-century candleholders made of silver or sleek mid-century modern glass candleholders for an understated accent to your dining area.
Try a tabletop orb candleholder from Lynne Meade Ceramics for a distinctive interpretation of this long-loved furnishing. An alluring pair of Georg Jensen stainless-steel candleholders, featuring pronounced organic curves, or Art Nouveau–informed natural-world motifs, on the other hand, can bring a dose of sculptural elegance to your living room.
If you’re more inclined to opt for antique or vintage pieces, find a collection that includes everything from simple wood taper candleholders to elaborate candelabras of gilt bronze or cut glass on 1stDibs now.