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19th Century Swedish Hand-Painted Pine Marriage Trunk, Circa 1841
19th Century Swedish Hand-Painted Pine Marriage Trunk, Circa 1841

19th Century Swedish Hand-Painted Pine Marriage Trunk, Circa 1841

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The dommed truck top is painted with floral patterns and opens on forged iron hinges to a large storage area with a classic candle box in the top right corner. Large forged iron hand...

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19th Century Swedish Other Antique Candle Box

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Georgian Blanket Chest, Oak and Pine, Mid-19th Century
Victorian Style Georgian Blanket Chest, Oak and Pine, Mid-19th Century

Victorian Style Georgian Blanket Chest, Oak and Pine, Mid-19th Century

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Georgian golden finish oak, pine blanket chest The chest is made in pine with an original oak scumble finish, it has a rounded moulding to the top, and a wonderful natural patina ...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Candle Box

Materials

Pine

French Provincial Solid Oak Coffer, Hand-Carved, Circa 1720
French Provincial Solid Oak Coffer, Hand-Carved, Circa 1720

French Provincial Solid Oak Coffer, Hand-Carved, Circa 1720

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Four columns break up the front motif. A small candle box with a hinging top is housed within the interior, great for easy to lose items.

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Candle Box

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Substantial lid opens to reveal and further painted interior with date and initials inside a hand painted wreath and the standard fitted candle box.  All unusually raised on the orig...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Candle Box

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890
Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890

Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Brass strapped with original latches Raised on a canted plinth, pierced and simply decorated Iron carry handles to either end A pair of small, full depth drawers with brass cabin ...

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19th Century Burmese Antique Candle Box

Materials

Teak

19th Century French Carved Oak Coffer, Baroque Style Storage Trunk
19th Century French Carved Oak Coffer, Baroque Style Storage Trunk

19th Century French Carved Oak Coffer, Baroque Style Storage Trunk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Its lid opens on hand-forged iron hinges to a deep and wide storage compartment (fitted with a small candle box on the right) versatile for an entryway, hall, or mudroom.

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Candle Box

Materials

Iron

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Located in Baltimore, MD

Trimmed in a dark green, the top lifts on massive iron strap hinges to reveal a spacious storage well with a wide and deep lidded candle box on the upper left. On the front, beneath...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Candle Box

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Solid Oak Carved Coffer in Baroque Style
18th Century French Solid Oak Carved Coffer in Baroque Style

18th Century French Solid Oak Carved Coffer in Baroque Style

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The lid opens on hand-forged iron hinges to a spacious interior only interrupted by the presence of a small candle box to the left. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this...

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18th Century French Baroque Antique Candle Box

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish hand painted coffer
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish hand painted coffer

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish hand painted coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Once open the interior provides ample storage and a fitted candle box.  All raised on sledge feet. Working lock and key, although the lock is one that you have to learn how to open,...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Candle Box

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk with Fitted Interior
Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk with Fitted Interior

Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk with Fitted Interior

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

The lid is securely held open by a brass stay. It includes a candle box with two drawers below and a central serving tray with pierced handle grips.

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Candle Box

Materials

Other

18th Century Swedish Folk Art  antique rustic Trunk /Chest
18th Century Swedish Folk Art  antique rustic Trunk /Chest

18th Century Swedish Folk Art antique rustic Trunk /Chest

Located in Boden, SE

Trunk opens to reveal capacious storage, and even the candle box remains at the top remainding us how precious candles were those days. perfect for providing a subtly originalpainted...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Candle Box

Materials

Pine

Chest Small Walnut Spanish Carved Cypress Tree Flowerhead 31" long 16 1/4" high
Chest Small Walnut Spanish Carved Cypress Tree Flowerhead 31" long 16 1/4" high

Chest Small Walnut Spanish Carved Cypress Tree Flowerhead 31" long 16 1/4" high

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The interior with original candle box and lid. The back with two large 'X's and the date '1849' painted in black, probably relating to an inventory or acquisition.

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1680s Spanish Baroque Antique Candle Box

Materials

Walnut

Small Antique Early 18th Century German Oak Paneled Trunk or Coffer
Small Antique Early 18th Century German Oak Paneled Trunk or Coffer

Small Antique Early 18th Century German Oak Paneled Trunk or Coffer

Located in Casteren, NL

On the interior, there is a small candle box. The coffer rests on two sculpted feet.

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Candle Box

Materials

Steel

Mid-18th Century Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer with Scalloped Carving
Mid-18th Century Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer with Scalloped Carving

Mid-18th Century Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer with Scalloped Carving

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Georgian 5 plank oak coffer These charming chests are known as 5 plank because it takes 5 planks to make one, front, back, top and bottom and the last plank is cut in half to fo...

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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Candle Box

Materials

Oak

Chinese Export Lacquered Traveling Trunk, Mid to Late 19th Century
Chinese Export Lacquered Traveling Trunk, Mid to Late 19th Century

Chinese Export Lacquered Traveling Trunk, Mid to Late 19th Century

Located in Sunshine, LA

The spacious interior storage features a lidded candle box to the left side (which has since lost its key, as with the two locks on the front).

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Candle Box

Materials

Iron

16th Century German Oak Coffer-Trunk, Handcrafted with Iron Hardware
16th Century German Oak Coffer-Trunk, Handcrafted with Iron Hardware

16th Century German Oak Coffer-Trunk, Handcrafted with Iron Hardware

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The heavy lid opens on hand-forged iron hinges to a spacious interior that shows evidence of a large candle box to the right side (since removed). The ornate escutcheon remains intac...

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16th Century German Medieval Antique Candle Box

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780
Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780

Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Traditional Georgian mule chest, combining elegance and functionality Displays beautifully with Georgian refinement and timeless craftsmanship Deep upper coffer, complete with candle...

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1780s British Georgian Antique Candle Box

Materials

Brass

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Located in Baltimore, MD

The top lifts on magnificent iron strap hinges to a deep storage well with a large candle box on the upper left. The lock and key are original and in good working order.

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Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Antique Candle Box

Materials

Pine

Antique Circa 1900 German Natural Pine Blanket Chest
Antique Circa 1900 German Natural Pine Blanket Chest

Antique Circa 1900 German Natural Pine Blanket Chest

Located in Centennial, CO

The blanket chest offers ample interior storage. The candle box on the interior top left side was converted at some point in time to two sliding drawers that have locks, but no keys.

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Early 1900s German Country Antique Candle Box

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Coffer, Baroque Style Storage
19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Coffer, Baroque Style Storage

19th Century French Hand-Carved Oak Coffer, Baroque Style Storage

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

On the lid is a low-relief cartouche shaped as a diamond that has been carved in a floral theme to correspond with the imagery on the front, opening on forged iron hinges to a deep a...

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Candle Box

Materials

Iron

Swedish 18th Century Painted Coffer, Solid Pine, Folk Art, Hand-Carved
Swedish 18th Century Painted Coffer, Solid Pine, Folk Art, Hand-Carved

Swedish 18th Century Painted Coffer, Solid Pine, Folk Art, Hand-Carved

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The heavy lid opens on hand-forged iron hinges to a spacious interior fitted with a large candle box to the left side and a narrow shelf along the back.

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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Candle Box

Materials

Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest-Trunk in Pine & Iron
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest-Trunk in Pine & Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest-Trunk in Pine & Iron

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The interior is fitted with the traditional candle box on the left, and an unusual shelf with cubbies and drawers that spans the full width.

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Candle Box

Materials

Iron

Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut
Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut

Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Original hinges revealing an interior with candle box. The lock removed. The interior dry and clean.

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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Candle Box

Materials

Walnut

Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

Rare (Late Medieval) 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe

Located in Dallas, TX

Once opened, it reveals a lidded and hinged candle box and storage space. What adds to the exceptionality of this piece is it’s ORIGINALITY.

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16th Century German Gothic Antique Candle Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Carved Walnut Coffer/Trunk with Marquetry
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Carved Walnut Coffer/Trunk with Marquetry

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Carved Walnut Coffer/Trunk with Marquetry

Located in Birmingham, AL

The spacious interior remains wonderfully intact, revealing the honest hand-planed surfaces and original compartmentalized candle box tucked beneath the lid, once used for storing va...

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Candle Box

Materials

Iron

Shokudai Candle Holders of Bronze from Japan, Meiji 1868-1912
Shokudai Candle Holders of Bronze from Japan, Meiji 1868-1912

Shokudai Candle Holders of Bronze from Japan, Meiji 1868-1912

Located in London, GB

Includes original box as pictured. Candle holders H. 66cm; diameter 26cm.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Candle Box

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Crystal Candlestick Holders 9" Pair Germany Made w/ Original Box
Tiffany & Co. Crystal Candlestick Holders 9" Pair Germany Made w/ Original Box

Tiffany & Co. Crystal Candlestick Holders 9" Pair Germany Made w/ Original Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

Style: Contemporary Pattern: Faceted Shape: Geometric / Faceted Suitable For: Taper Candles Original Box: Yes Signed: Yes (Etched Tiffany & Co.)

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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Candle Box

Victorian Walnut Dresser with Marble Top and Mirror, USA, 1860
Victorian Walnut Dresser with Marble Top and Mirror, USA, 1860

Victorian Walnut Dresser with Marble Top and Mirror, USA, 1860

Located in Pueblo, CO

All original High Victorian walnut dresser/bureau with marble top, glove boxes, candle stands on high back crested mirror.

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Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Antique Candle Box

Materials

Walnut

Large Victorian Solid Oak Mule Chest Coffer with Drawers & Carved Initials
Large Victorian Solid Oak Mule Chest Coffer with Drawers & Carved Initials

Large Victorian Solid Oak Mule Chest Coffer with Drawers & Carved Initials

Located in Nottingham, GB

Inside is the traditional hinged candle or document box, a desirable feature commonly associated with early chests and coffers.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Candle Box

Materials

Oak

Rare Red Enamel Nude Female Ashtray by Nuart w/ McCoy Ashtray
Rare Red Enamel Nude Female Ashtray by Nuart w/ McCoy Ashtray

Rare Red Enamel Nude Female Ashtray by Nuart w/ McCoy Ashtray

By Nuart

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Their creations were made from white metal and were available in four distinct finishes: Alongside Frankart, Nuart excelled in producing a diverse range of items, including lamps, bo...

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1920s American Antique Candle Box

Materials

Metal

1920s Green Enamel Nuart Nude Female Ashtray With McCoy Ashtray
1920s Green Enamel Nuart Nude Female Ashtray With McCoy Ashtray

1920s Green Enamel Nuart Nude Female Ashtray With McCoy Ashtray

By Nuart

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Alongside Frankart, Nuart excelled in producing a diverse range of items, including lamps, bookends, ashtrays, candle holders, cigarette boxes, and sculptures. Nuart items can typica...

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1920s American Antique Candle Box

Materials

Iron

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand
Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Late 19th century unusual design featuring five small intricately hand carved little elephants, 1 on each corner and one used on a lid. Comprises of 2 candle holders, stamp, nib box ...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Candle Box

Materials

Ebony

Scandinavian Blue Marriage Chest
Scandinavian Blue Marriage Chest

Scandinavian Blue Marriage Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

Wonderful 19th Century Scandinavian blue painted marriage chest, with the owner's initials and dated 1874, the domed top with cleated ends, the dovetailed case with candle till box t...

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1870s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Candle Box

Materials

Birch, Pine

1835 Hand-Colored Lithograph: Poor Children - A Scene of Poverty and Compassion
1835 Hand-Colored Lithograph: Poor Children - A Scene of Poverty and Compassion

1835 Hand-Colored Lithograph: Poor Children - A Scene of Poverty and Compassion

Located in Langweer, NL

The woman, dressed in simple, worn clothing, holds a box with a candle burning inside, providing a small but warm light in the otherwise dark environment.

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1830s Antique Candle Box

Materials

Paper

18th C Hand Colored Engraving of The Rotunda at Ranleagh Gardens After Canaletto
18th C Hand Colored Engraving of The Rotunda at Ranleagh Gardens After Canaletto

18th C Hand Colored Engraving of The Rotunda at Ranleagh Gardens After Canaletto

By Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto)

Located in Stamford, CT

It was heated by a central fireplace with an orchestra, an organ and 52 candle lit boxes around the walls where guests could take refreshments.

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Candle Box

Materials

Paper

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Antique Candle Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique candle box for your home. An antique candle box — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique candle box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique candle box, those designed in Folk Art, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique candle box over the years, but those crafted by Christofle, Deakin & Francis and Joseph Bramah are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for an antique candle box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $347 and can go as high as $24,001, while the average can fetch as much as $1,138.

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