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Marshall Field & Co. Antique Floral Ivy Bronze Candle Holder, Circa 1910
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Floral Ivy Bronze Candle Holder, Circa 1910

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Floral Ivy Bronze Candle Holder, Circa 1910

By Marshall Field & Co. 1, Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze candle holder or pen brush holder In the manner

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900

Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

geometric cutouts. The front of the brush holder is stamped with the Chinese character for longevity (壽 shòu

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Brass Gentleman's Valet
Early 20th Century Brass Gentleman's Valet

Early 20th Century Brass Gentleman's Valet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century brass gentleman's valet Pants, shirt and brush holder atop a triangular base

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Brass

Fine Edwardian Brass & Walnut Ornate Dressing Stand
Fine Edwardian Brass & Walnut Ornate Dressing Stand

Fine Edwardian Brass & Walnut Ornate Dressing Stand

By Maison Jansen

Located in Dereham, GB

Telescopic brass centre pole, Walnut Cased brush holder with pair hinged top flaps ornate Brass scroll

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Brass

Pair of vintage brass candlesticks
Pair of vintage brass candlesticks

Pair of vintage brass candlesticks

Located in PARIS, FR

refined sculptural lines. Their elegant shape adds lots of vintage charm and simplicity. Candle holders

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Late 19th Century European Modern Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Brass

19th Century Meissen Porcelain and Bronze Figural Candelabra
19th Century Meissen Porcelain and Bronze Figural Candelabra

19th Century Meissen Porcelain and Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in Dallas, TX

These are Magnificent! Pair of early Meissen porcelain figurines fitted as bronze candelabra. The highly detailed figures of paramours colorfully decorated and dressed in class...

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1830s German Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Bronze

Majolica Boots & Brush Match Holder
Majolica Boots & Brush Match Holder

Majolica Boots & Brush Match Holder

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Majolica match striker which features a pair of boots next to a polishing brush on an oval base

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Majolica

19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case with Cut Glass Silver Bottles
19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case with Cut Glass Silver Bottles

19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case with Cut Glass Silver Bottles

Located in Dallas, TX

collector's item has been nicely preserved with only small chips on the brush holder. Measures: 12" W x 9" D

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Silver

Japanese Bronze Vase, Meiji Period, circa 1880
Japanese Bronze Vase, Meiji Period, circa 1880

Japanese Bronze Vase, Meiji Period, circa 1880

Located in Paris, FR

expanded: flower vases and animal forms, writing tools such as brush holders, water burets to dilute ink

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900
Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900

Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to hold

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Cypress

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot
Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to display a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Elm

Art Deco Fireplace Tools in Silver Plate and brass in the style of Frankl
Art Deco Fireplace Tools in Silver Plate and brass in the style of Frankl

Art Deco Fireplace Tools in Silver Plate and brass in the style of Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A fantastic Art Deco fireplace tool set consisting of tongs, brush, shovel , poker and matching

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brush Holder

Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

- a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to hold

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Elm

1930s Industrial Oak Library Cabinet
1930s Industrial Oak Library Cabinet

1930s Industrial Oak Library Cabinet

Located in Norwalk, CT

holders. Two handy brush slides provide a convenient space for organizing or jotting down a quick note

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Brass

Chinese Porcelain Rose Medallion Cylindrical Brush Holder Vase
Chinese Porcelain Rose Medallion Cylindrical Brush Holder Vase

Chinese Porcelain Rose Medallion Cylindrical Brush Holder Vase

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Porcelain rose medallion brush holder Circa 1860-80 The Chinese porcelain brush holder

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Porcelain

Korean White Ceramic Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty
Korean White Ceramic Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty

Korean White Ceramic Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Korean white porcelain brush holder in floral pattern with cutout design from late

Category

19th Century Korean Other Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Korean White Ceramic Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty
Korean White Ceramic Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty

Korean White Ceramic Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lovely Korean white porcelain brush holder with carved relief design from late Joseon dynasty

Category

19th Century Korean Other Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Reticulated Celadon Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty
Korean Reticulated Celadon Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty

Korean Reticulated Celadon Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean porcelain brush holder in cylinder log form from the end of Joseon dynasty circa late 19th

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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Bronze Brush Holder, Qing Dynasty, China
Ancient Bronze Brush Holder, Qing Dynasty, China

Ancient Bronze Brush Holder, Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Roma, IT

Bronze brush holder, Qing Dynasty, China is an original artwork, a traditional Bitong, realized in

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush Holder Carved With Scholars in a Garden
Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush Holder Carved With Scholars in a Garden

Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush Holder Carved With Scholars in a Garden

Located in Stamford, CT

carved feet. 6.75" high by 6 diameter. Brush pots or brush holders were used by Chinese and Korean

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Brush Pen Holder Blue Color Cloisoné 20th Century
Chinese Brush Pen Holder Blue Color Cloisoné 20th Century

Chinese Brush Pen Holder Blue Color Cloisoné 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Brush holders, or pen holders, from China made of Cloisoné Ceramic at the beginning of the 20th

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Plated Golf Ink Stand with Brush, circa 1900

Silver Plated Golf Ink Stand with Brush, circa 1900

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

reveal the ink wells, which are removable for cleaning. In between is a well designed ink brush holder

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Early 20th Century Antique Brush Holder

Chinese Teal Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Chinese Teal Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900

Chinese Teal Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

embellishments of round coins and decorative geometric cutouts. The front of the brush holder is stamped with the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Natural Agate Bolder Carved with Frogs
19th Century Chinese Natural Agate Bolder Carved with Frogs

19th Century Chinese Natural Agate Bolder Carved with Frogs

Located in Hudson, NY

has been done into the bolder making it a brush holder for Chinese calligraphy brushes. The work from

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Agate

Large Chinese Huanghuali Wood Brush Pen Holder
Large Chinese Huanghuali Wood Brush Pen Holder

Large Chinese Huanghuali Wood Brush Pen Holder

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Huanghuali brush pen holder, an object prized among Chinese scholars for centuries in Ming

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Huanghuali Wood Brush Pen Holder
Large Chinese Huanghuali Wood Brush Pen Holder

Large Chinese Huanghuali Wood Brush Pen Holder

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Huanghuali brush pen holder, an object prized among Chinese scholars for centuries in Ming

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Wood

Circle Sliver Napkin Holders, A Set of 4 Mid Century Napkin Rings Holders
Circle Sliver Napkin Holders, A Set of 4 Mid Century Napkin Rings Holders

Circle Sliver Napkin Holders, A Set of 4 Mid Century Napkin Rings Holders

Located in Wembley, GB

A Set of 4 Sliver Cirle Napkin Holders, Vintage Mid-Century Napkin Rings Holders, and Serving Table

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1920s British Art Deco Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Small Pitcher Vase with Cat Handle, Czecho-Slovakia 1918-1938
Art Deco Small Pitcher Vase with Cat Handle, Czecho-Slovakia 1918-1938

Art Deco Small Pitcher Vase with Cat Handle, Czecho-Slovakia 1918-1938

By Ditmar Urbach

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

the convenient size, the pitcher can be used as a bud vase, as a shelf or table decor, or as a brush

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Calligraphy Brush Holder
Calligraphy Brush Holder

Calligraphy Brush Holder

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the Century Elm Root Calligraphy Brush Holder ( 2 available, priced and sold separately

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Brush Holder

Antique Gentleman Bulldog Brush Holder
Antique Gentleman Bulldog Brush Holder

Antique Gentleman Bulldog Brush Holder

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique gentleman hand-carved bulldog brush holder.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Walnut

Austrian Bronze Asian Inspired Dragon Boat Pen Holder
Austrian Bronze Asian Inspired Dragon Boat Pen Holder

Austrian Bronze Asian Inspired Dragon Boat Pen Holder

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a beautifully detailed pen or brush holder from 1890-1910.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Black Lacquer Wood Table Lamp
Chinese Black Lacquer Wood Table Lamp

Chinese Black Lacquer Wood Table Lamp

Located in Fairfax, VA

Carved gold leaf on black lacquer wood brush holder that has been customized to a table lamp.

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Wood

Unusual Victorian Wedgwood Pottery Jug and Bowl Set
Unusual Victorian Wedgwood Pottery Jug and Bowl Set

Unusual Victorian Wedgwood Pottery Jug and Bowl Set

Located in Stutton, GB

two brush holders, transfer printed decoration of peacocks In perfect condition Measures: 15" x 15

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1890s European Victorian Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Pottery

Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Box
Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Box

Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Box

By Thomas Whitehouse

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

seven sterling silver topped jars and bottles and a silver cased shaving brush holder. The lift out

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1860s English Victorian Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s Soap Holder
1920s Soap Holder

1920s Soap Holder

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th century metal soap holder.  

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Chinese Blanc-de-chine figure with three legged toad.
Chinese Blanc-de-chine figure with three legged toad.

Chinese Blanc-de-chine figure with three legged toad.

Located in Vancouver, BC

, lamps, cup-stands, censers and flowerpots, animals, brush holders, wine and teapots, Buddhist and Taoist

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19th Century Chinese Antique Brush Holder

Chinese very large Quanyin with Ming Mark incised.
Chinese very large Quanyin with Ming Mark incised.

Chinese very large Quanyin with Ming Mark incised.

Located in Vancouver, BC

, cups and bowls, fishes, lamps, cup-stands, censers and flowerpots, animals, brush holders, wine and

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful  large Chinese Ming seated Guanyin on antique stand
Beautiful  large Chinese Ming seated Guanyin on antique stand

Beautiful large Chinese Ming seated Guanyin on antique stand

By Fujian

Located in Vancouver, BC

popular as were joss-stick holders, brush pots, Dogs of Fo, libation cups and boxes. The devotional

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Ceramic Brush Holder
Antique Ceramic Brush Holder

Antique Ceramic Brush Holder

Located in New York, NY

A charming Chinese antique ceramic brush holder, from Shanxi Province, c. 1900. A terrific desk or

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of Antique Chinese Calligraphy Brush Holders
Collection of Antique Chinese Calligraphy Brush Holders

Collection of Antique Chinese Calligraphy Brush Holders

Located in New York, NY

A collection of five antique Chinese calligraphy brush holders with varying colors and finishes

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Elm

Collection of Antique Chinese Calligraphy Brush Holders
Collection of Antique Chinese Calligraphy Brush Holders

Collection of Antique Chinese Calligraphy Brush Holders

Located in New York, NY

A collection of five antique Chinese calligraphy brush holders with varying colors and finishes

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Elm

Antique Victorian Pine Washstand, Table, Scotland 1880, B2063
Antique Victorian Pine Washstand, Table, Scotland 1880, B2063

Antique Victorian Pine Washstand, Table, Scotland 1880, B2063

Located in Vancouver, BC

, soap dish and tooth brush holder can be purchased for $150 Bowl has a hairline crack Consistent with

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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Pine

Art Deco French Bulldog Figurine Hanging over a Bowl Mounted on Marble Base
Art Deco French Bulldog Figurine Hanging over a Bowl Mounted on Marble Base

Art Deco French Bulldog Figurine Hanging over a Bowl Mounted on Marble Base

Located in Retie, BE

a beautiful and rounded hexagonal shape. Maybe used by a barber as razor holder, shaving brush

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Marble, Metal

Large Damascus Islamic Silver Inlaid Brass Qalamdan Divit, 19th Century
Large Damascus Islamic Silver Inlaid Brass Qalamdan Divit, 19th Century

Large Damascus Islamic Silver Inlaid Brass Qalamdan Divit, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Great quality Mamluk style, silver and copper inlaid brush and ink holder "Qalamdan" or "Divit

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1890s Syrian Islamic Antique Brush Holder

Materials

Brass, Silver

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Antique Brush Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique brush holder for your home. An antique brush holder — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage antique brush holder now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the antique brush holder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each antique brush holder bearing Georgian, industrial or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique brush holder over the years, but those crafted by Sabrina Landini and William Comyns & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Brush Holder?

Prices for an antique brush holder can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,381.
Questions About Antique Brush Holder
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.