How tall should a candle holder be?

How tall a candle holder should be depends on the size of the candle you’re using and the overall look of the room. Compared to a candle, a holder should be at least as tall. When choosing candle holders, choose ones that won’t obscure the view. For example, lower candlesticks and candelabras work best on dining tables because they allow you to see the person across from you. On 1stDibs, find a range of candle holders.

What is a hurricane candle holder?

Hurricane candle holders are glass cylindrical domes which go around a candle to protect the flame from getting doused. These candle holders can also be attached to the wall as a hurricane shade.

What is the difference between a candle stick and a candle holder?

The difference between a candlestick and a candle holder is specificity. A candlestick is a tall turned decorative object typically used to display taper candles. Any object made specifically to hold candles is a candle holder. Candlesticks are candle holders, but there are other kinds, including tall shades called hurricanes and small cylindrical containers called votive cups. Shop an assortment of candle holders on 1stDibs.

What are glass candle holders called?

What glass candle holders are called depends on their design. Curvy clear glass shades used to cover pillar candles are hurricanes, while smaller glass holders with closed bottoms are votive or tealight cups. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage glass candle holders.

What are medieval candle holders called?

One of the most common candle holders in use during Medieval times was the simple candlestick. Today, antique candlesticks are sought after by art collectors and interior designers alike for their stylish versatility. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique and contemporary candlesticks from some of the world’s top sellers.

What are the different types of candle holders?

Some of the most common types of candle holders include candlesticks, candelabras, hurricanes and votive cups. A candlestick is a column-like holder for tapers, while a candelabra is a multi-armed taper holder with a single candlestick-like body. Hurricanes are tall round shades designed for pillar candles, and a votive cup is a small cylindrical holder for a votive candle or tealight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of candle holders.

What are vintage candle holders called?

What vintage candle holders are called depends on their design. Narrow tall ones designed for tapers are candlesticks, while multi-armed taper holders are candelabra. Small holders are votive or tealight holders or cups depending on their dimensions. Find a selection of vintage candle holders on 1stDibs.

What are those tall candle holders called?

What tall candle holders are called varies. Holders intended for pillar candles are hurricanes and are often made of glass. Tall wood or metal candle holders for one taper are candlesticks, while ones with multiple arms that accommodate more than one taper are candelabras. On 1stDibs, find a collection of candle holders.

What are the candle holders in church called?

What the candle holders in churches are called depends on the design. Column-like holders for single tapers are candlesticks, while multi-branched holders for tapers are candelabras. Small candle holders used for memorial candles are votive holders. Find a collection of candle holders on 1stDibs.

What can I use instead of a candle holder?

You can use a variety of materials instead of a candle holder to serve the purpose of an actual candle holder. Put pillar and votive candles on decorative plates or trays, or rest them on a decorative tile, coaster or wood slice. You can drop votives and tealights in shallow bowls, clay pots, wine glasses and other vessels. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of decorative accents.

Do pillar candles need a holder?

Because pillar candle holders burn into themselves, they do not need a candle holder. But it makes sense to have a pillar plate at least to prevent wax residue from ending up on your furniture.

What are wall-mounted candle holders called?

A wall-mounted candle holder is called a candle sconce or a wall sconce. Sconces come in a variety of colors and shapes, sure to suit any decor style. You’ll find a wide range of candle sconces in a variety of decor styles on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?

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.

What is an old-fashioned candle holder called?

What an old-fashioned candle holder is called depends on its design. A tall holder meant for a single taper candle is a candlestick, while taper holders with arms that branch off a central column are candelabras. Shop a range of candle holders on 1stDibs.

What is a candle holder with multiple arms called?

A candle holder with multiple arms is called a candelabra or candelabrum. A candelabra or candelabrum is highly regarded as a decorative object and the classic, dramatic form of this type of candle holder is still an inspiration for lighting designers today. Shop a collection of antique and vintage candelabras from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a silver candle holder is real?

To tell if a silver candle holder is real, find out if a magnet is attracted to it. Solid sterling silver and fine silver aren't magnetic. However, some silver plate candle holders may be. Silver plate is the term for items made of base metal and then finished with a layer of genuine silver. If the magnet sticks to your candle holders, they may be silver plate or constructed out of a different material. If you'd like an expert's assistance with the identification process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a variety of candle holders on 1stDibs.

Austria Candle Holder

Brutalist Candelabra

Brass Candlesticks 1950s

Brass Candelabra

1950s Stove

Austria Candlestick Brutalist

Austrian Designers

Candelabra Vienna

Carl Aubock Candlestick

Modernist Sculptural Auböck Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950

$534

Modernist Sculptural Auböck Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Brutalist candleholder Origin: Austria Material: Copper Decade: 1950s This

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Copper

Vintage Modern Austrian Patinated Brass Chamber Candlestick Werkstätte Hagenauer

$498

Vintage Modern Austrian Patinated Brass Chamber Candlestick Werkstätte Hagenauer

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Greven, DE

Vintage Modern Austrian Patinated Brass Chamber Candlestick Werkstätte Hagenauer Austrian Brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Austrian Continental Silver (.835) Chamberstick in the 17th Century Style

$1,175

Austrian Continental Silver (.835) Chamberstick in the 17th Century Style

Located in New York, NY

Austrian, Continental Silver (.835), chamberstick in the 17th Century Style, dated Ca. 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Big Candleholder for 4 Candles by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s

$569

Big Candleholder for 4 Candles by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s

By Herta Baller

Located in Wien, AT

Big candleholder for 4 candles by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Brass and partly black painted

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Mid-Century Brass Candelabra by Heinz Goll, Austria, 1960s

$712

Brutalist Mid-Century Brass Candelabra by Heinz Goll, Austria, 1960s

By Heinz Goll

Located in Vienna, AT

rare, sculptural piece features 1 candle holder rising from a textured base, evoking ritual objects and

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Elegant Austrian Antique Silver Menorah 27” 19 th c

$14,000Sale Price|45% Off

Elegant Austrian Antique Silver Menorah 27” 19 th c

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Rare unique Austrian antique silver menorah, engraved. 27” high, on a tripod base. Comprised of two

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Candelabras

Materials

Silver

Set of Three Candlesticks by Riedel Austria from the 1970s

$390

Set of Three Candlesticks by Riedel Austria from the 1970s

By Claus Josef Riedel

Located in Vienna, AT

Architectural cast clear glass set of three candles, made by Riedel Austria in the 1970s Set of

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Candelabras

Materials

Glass

Modernist Sculptural Hagenauer Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950

$949

Modernist Sculptural Hagenauer Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Brutalist candleholder Origin: Austria Material: Copper Decade

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Copper

Modernist Sculptural Auböck Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950

$652

Modernist Sculptural Auböck Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Brutalist candleholder Origin: Austria Material: Copper Decade: 1950s This

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Copper

Carl Auböck #7234 Candlestick, Brass, Patinated Finish, Austria, 2022

$1,003 / item

Carl Auböck #7234 Candlestick, Brass, Patinated Finish, Austria, 2022

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

Carl Auböck #7234 candlestick, Austria, 2022.

Category

2010s Austrian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Modernist Sculptural Hagenauer Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950

$534

Modernist Sculptural Hagenauer Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Brutalist candleholder Origin: Austria Material: Copper Decade

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Copper

Pair of Wrought Iron Artist Brutalist Candleholder, 1960s Austria

$1,068

Pair of Wrought Iron Artist Brutalist Candleholder, 1960s Austria

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Pair of Wrought Iron Artist Brutalist Candleholder, 1960s Austria Super decorative, very puristic.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron WAVE Handmade Artist Brutalist Candleholder, 1960s Austria

$1,127

Wrought Iron WAVE Handmade Artist Brutalist Candleholder, 1960s Austria

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Wrought Iron WAVE Handmade Artist Brutalist Candleholder, 1960s Austria Super decorative, very

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Brass Austrian Brass Candelabra, 1950s

$712

Mid-Century Modern Brass Austrian Brass Candelabra, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Handmade and probably no longer find so. Solid brass, beautifully patinated. Simple and elegant.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Austrian Sterling Candlesticks

$2,300

Pair of Austrian Sterling Candlesticks

Located in East Hampton, NY

Beautiful pair of Austrian Baroque sterling candlesticks..... in great condition.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Of 19th Century Solid Silver Candelabras, Austria circa 1860

$4,600 / set

Pair Of 19th Century Solid Silver Candelabras, Austria circa 1860

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

candle holders with two exceptional made cover plugs showing pheasants on it. The outstanding shaped

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Candelabras

Materials

Silver

XL 70cm Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Copper TRIPOD Candleholder, Austria 1950s

$2,848Sale Price|20% Off

XL 70cm Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Copper TRIPOD Candleholder, Austria 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Brutalist floor candleholder with tripod stand Origin: Austria Material: Solid copper

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Copper

Candleholder for 4 Candles Execution in Copper and Brass, circa 1950s

$403

Candleholder for 4 Candles Execution in Copper and Brass, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Candleholder for 4 candles execution in copper and brass, circa 1950s Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vienna Secessionist Four-Light Gilt Metal & Crystal Candelabrum Austria, C. 1900

$4,800

Vienna Secessionist Four-Light Gilt Metal & Crystal Candelabrum Austria, C. 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vienna Secessionist Four-Light Gilt Metal & Crystal Candelabrum Austria, Circa 1900 An exceptional

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Candelabras

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of art nouveau candlesticks Austrian urania imperial zinn candelabra

$4,985 / set

Pair of art nouveau candlesticks Austrian urania imperial zinn candelabra

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of art nouveau candlesticks from the 1920s from the Austrian manufacturer Urania Imperial Zinn

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Artist Brutalist Candleholder Made in Brass and Copper, 1960s Austria

$1,008

Artist Brutalist Candleholder Made in Brass and Copper, 1960s Austria

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Artist Brutalist Candleholder Made in Brass and Copper, 1960s Austria Super decorative, very

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wall Mounted White Glazed Ceramic Cherub Candleholder by Goldscheider, Austria

$759Sale Price|20% Off

Wall Mounted White Glazed Ceramic Cherub Candleholder by Goldscheider, Austria

By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Wien, Austria, 1930s. It is made in white glazed ceramic. This candleholder is vintage

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

2, 8 Kg Hagenauer Style Brutalist Copper + Brass Candleholder, Austria 1950

$1,139Sale Price|20% Off

2, 8 Kg Hagenauer Style Brutalist Copper + Brass Candleholder, Austria 1950

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Brutalist candleholder Origin: Austria Material: Copper and brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Massive Brass Austrian Brass Candelabra, Signed

$1,127

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Massive Brass Austrian Brass Candelabra, Signed

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Handmade and probably no longer find so. Solid brass, beautifully patinated. Simple and elegant.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Viennese Enamel & Silver Candlesticks circa 1870 Vienna, Austria

$8,220Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Antique Viennese Enamel & Silver Candlesticks circa 1870 Vienna, Austria

Located in London, GB

below the top of the capital. Made in Vienna, Austria in circa 1870. Approx. Height - 25.5cm Approx

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Horn Candlestick Holders by Carl Auböck

$1,250 / set

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Horn Candlestick Holders by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

Really special candlestick with horn screen and patinated brass structure as the base. A unique piece!

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Candleholder with Matchbox Holder for Wine Cellars, Vienna, circa 1920s

$308

Art Deco Candleholder with Matchbox Holder for Wine Cellars, Vienna, circa 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco candleholder with matchbox holder for wine cellars, Vienna, circa 1920s Polished and

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Egyptian Revival Cold Painted Figural Candlesticks, Austria Circa 1925

$1,800 / set

Pair of Egyptian Revival Cold Painted Figural Candlesticks, Austria Circa 1925

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

holding aloft urn shaped vessels serving as candle nozzles, standing atop circular bases and decorated

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Spelter

Rare Mid-Century Modern Candlestick No 3433 by Carl Auböck Austria 1937

$2,611

Rare Mid-Century Modern Candlestick No 3433 by Carl Auböck Austria 1937

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Munich, DE

. Designed by Carl Auböck for Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, 1937. Executed in solid brass and

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

44cm Modernist Auböck Style Brutalist copper metal Candleholder, Austria 1950s

$712

44cm Modernist Auböck Style Brutalist copper metal Candleholder, Austria 1950s

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: candleholder element Origin: Austria Material: copper and metal Decade: 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Copper

43cm Modernist Auböck Style Brutalist brass metal Candleholder, Austria 1950s

$652

43cm Modernist Auböck Style Brutalist brass metal Candleholder, Austria 1950s

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: candleholder element Origin: Austria Material: brass Decade: 1950s This

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Modernist Auböck Style Brutalist copper and metal Candleholder, Austria 1970s

$652

Modernist Auböck Style Brutalist copper and metal Candleholder, Austria 1970s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: candleholder element Origin: Austria Material: copper and metal Decade: 1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Candlestick deer antler optics, oak wood tramp art 1900s South-Germany / Austria

$320

Candlestick deer antler optics, oak wood tramp art 1900s South-Germany / Austria

Located in Wien, AT

Very attractive candlestick, tramp folk art, made around 1900 in southern Germany or Austria. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Candlesticks

Materials

Oak

Modernist Auböck Style Brutalist brass and leather Candleholder, Austria 1950s

$949

Modernist Auböck Style Brutalist brass and leather Candleholder, Austria 1950s

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: candleholder element Origin: Austria Material: brass and leather Decade: 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Three-Arm Antler Candelabra

$1,200

Black Forest Three-Arm Antler Candelabra

Located in Buchanan, MI

Black Forest three-arm antler candelabra.

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Candle Holders

Materials

Antler

Rena Rosenthal Brass Double Arm Candelabra

$1,950 / set

Rena Rosenthal Brass Double Arm Candelabra

By Rena Rosenthal

Located in Chicago, IL

in Austria. Patinated and lacquered brass sinuous double arms that appear to be a single arm looped

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Michael Powolny VWGK Vienna Candlestick Made, circa 1907

$1,127

Michael Powolny VWGK Vienna Candlestick Made, circa 1907

By Michael Powolny

Located in Vienna, AT

Elegant candlestick for holding one candle Modelled by Michael Powolny (1871-1954), circa 1907

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Original, Hallmark. Massive Silver Candleholder, Koloman Moser Wiener Werkstätte

$12,344

Original, Hallmark. Massive Silver Candleholder, Koloman Moser Wiener Werkstätte

By Koloman Moser, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

Signature: Austrian silver-mark, WW-mark. What is unusual for a Wiener Werkstatte silver-object

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Candle Holders

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

"Shepherd Boy and Lamb, " Ceramic Candlestick Influenced by Wiener Werkstatte

$1,080Sale Price|20% Off

"Shepherd Boy and Lamb, " Ceramic Candlestick Influenced by Wiener Werkstatte

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This charming, unique glazed ceramic sculpture, designed to serve as a candleholder, was created by one of the master ceramicists at the famous Werkstatte in Vienna, or by an America...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Torcheres

$7,900 / set

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Torcheres

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

raised on bentwood legs ending in block feet. Probably Austrian.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Torchères

Materials

Oak

Pair of Carl Auböck #3470 Polished Brass Candleholders

$1,120 / item

Pair of Carl Auböck #3470 Polished Brass Candleholders

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

clean and refined Viennese candleholder is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Bronze Candelabras by Karl Hagenauer, 1940s

$1,186 / set

Sculptural Bronze Candelabras by Karl Hagenauer, 1940s

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Benalmadena, ES

candle cups. The composition rests on a square base, emphasizing structural simplification and the

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800

$64,097 / set

Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of large Empire torches or candelabra on a three-pass base tapering to the top and inlaid with brass inlays in the form of acanthus leaves and floral motifs. Rising above three ...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Austrian Empire Torchères

Materials

Mahogany

PIr of Antique Silver Candlesticks, Diana Silver, Vienna 19th Century

$1,780 / set

PIr of Antique Silver Candlesticks, Diana Silver, Vienna 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

and a second hallmark stating in which goldsmith workshop they were made. Made in Vienna, Austria in

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3469 Polished Brass Candleholders

$1,050 / item

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3469 Polished Brass Candleholders

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck, Austria. Price is per pair. One pair in stock ready to ship. Available in unlimited

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck #3470 Patinated Brass Candleholder

$510 / item

Carl Auböck #3470 Patinated Brass Candleholder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

refined Viennese candleholder is executed in darkly patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Bakalowits Table Candleholder Candelabra, Crystal Glass Nickel, 1960s

$990

Bakalowits Table Candleholder Candelabra, Crystal Glass Nickel, 1960s

By Bakalowits & Söhne

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A six arm candlestick by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. It

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Carl Auböck #7234 Brass Candleholders

$900 / item

Pair of Carl Auböck #7234 Brass Candleholders

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

, Austria. Price is per pair. One pair in stock ready to ship. Available in unlimited quantities. Please

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck #3469 Patinated Brass Candleholders

$960 / item

Pair of Carl Auböck #3469 Patinated Brass Candleholders

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Auböck, Austria. Each piece is stamped "Auböck" on the bottom of the base. Makes a beautiful accent in an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

20th Century Turquoise Art Deco Ceramic Candleholder, Marked - AT ca. 1930

$640

20th Century Turquoise Art Deco Ceramic Candleholder, Marked - AT ca. 1930

By Gmundner Keramik

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Extraordinary, rare Art Deco ceramic candleholder from the period in Austria around 1930. An

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Franz Hagenauer Werkstätte Hagenauer Vienna pair of brass candlesticks ca. 1930

$16,024Sale Price / set|25% Off

Franz Hagenauer Werkstätte Hagenauer Vienna pair of brass candlesticks ca. 1930

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Franz Hagenauer

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

resting candle holders on a round plinth was virtually trend-setting for its time. This early design piece

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Brass

19th Century Sculptural Firegilt Baroque Revival Brass Candleholder, AT ca. 1880

$550

19th Century Sculptural Firegilt Baroque Revival Brass Candleholder, AT ca. 1880

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

(revival) epoch in Austria depicts a "Putto" standing with one foot on the center of the elaborate designed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck #4103 Candleholder, Polished Brass, Modern Design

$972 / item

Carl Auböck #4103 Candleholder, Polished Brass, Modern Design

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

Carl Auböck #4103 candleholder, Austria 2022.

Category

2010s Austrian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck #3980-2 Candleholder, Patinated Brass, Modern Design

$805 / item

Carl Auböck #3980-2 Candleholder, Patinated Brass, Modern Design

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

Carl Auböck #3980-2 Candleholder, Austria 2022.

Category

2010s Austrian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck #3980-1 Candleholder, Patinated Brass, Modern Design

$765 / item

Carl Auböck #3980-1 Candleholder, Patinated Brass, Modern Design

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

Carl Auböck #3980-1 candleholder, Austria 2022

Category

2010s Austrian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

J.L. Lobmeyr „Lights of Vienna“ Pair Candleholders, Faceted Swarovski Crystals

$1,200 / set

J.L. Lobmeyr „Lights of Vienna“ Pair Candleholders, Faceted Swarovski Crystals

By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Vienna, AT

Delightful pair of petite Mid-Century modernist candle holders / candlesticks, designed in 1963 by

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

A Pair of Bronze Anti-Semitic Candlesticks, Vienna circa 1880

$2,750

A Pair of Bronze Anti-Semitic Candlesticks, Vienna circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Bronze Anti-Semitic Candlesticks made in Vienna, Austria around 1880. Both speculators

Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

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Austria Candle Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Austria candle holder available at 1stDibs. Each Austria candle holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and silver. If you’re shopping for a Austria candle holder, we have 508 options in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Austria candle holder, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Austria candle holder bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Austria candle holder over the years, but those crafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien and Herta Baller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Austria Candle Holder?

A Austria candle holder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $96 and the highest can go for as much as $450,000.

Finding the Right Candle-holders for You

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.

Questions About Austria Candle Holder

How tall should a candle holder be?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
How tall a candle holder should be depends on the size of the candle you’re using and the overall look of the room. Compared to a candle, a holder should be at least as tall. When choosing candle holders, choose ones that won’t obscure the view. For example, lower candlesticks and candelabras work best on dining tables because they allow you to see the person across from you. On 1stDibs, find a range of candle holders.
What is a hurricane candle holder?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Hurricane candle holders are glass cylindrical domes which go around a candle to protect the flame from getting doused. These candle holders can also be attached to the wall as a hurricane shade.
What is the difference between a candle stick and a candle holder?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
The difference between a candlestick and a candle holder is specificity. A candlestick is a tall turned decorative object typically used to display taper candles. Any object made specifically to hold candles is a candle holder. Candlesticks are candle holders, but there are other kinds, including tall shades called hurricanes and small cylindrical containers called votive cups. Shop an assortment of candle holders on 1stDibs.
What are glass candle holders called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What glass candle holders are called depends on their design. Curvy clear glass shades used to cover pillar candles are hurricanes, while smaller glass holders with closed bottoms are votive or tealight cups. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage glass candle holders.
What are medieval candle holders called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One of the most common candle holders in use during Medieval times was the simple candlestick. Today, antique candlesticks are sought after by art collectors and interior designers alike for their stylish versatility. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique and contemporary candlesticks from some of the world’s top sellers.
What are the different types of candle holders?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Some of the most common types of candle holders include candlesticks, candelabras, hurricanes and votive cups. A candlestick is a column-like holder for tapers, while a candelabra is a multi-armed taper holder with a single candlestick-like body. Hurricanes are tall round shades designed for pillar candles, and a votive cup is a small cylindrical holder for a votive candle or tealight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of candle holders.
What are vintage candle holders called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What vintage candle holders are called depends on their design. Narrow tall ones designed for tapers are candlesticks, while multi-armed taper holders are candelabra. Small holders are votive or tealight holders or cups depending on their dimensions. Find a selection of vintage candle holders on 1stDibs.
What are those tall candle holders called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
What tall candle holders are called varies. Holders intended for pillar candles are hurricanes and are often made of glass. Tall wood or metal candle holders for one taper are candlesticks, while ones with multiple arms that accommodate more than one taper are candelabras. On 1stDibs, find a collection of candle holders.
What are the candle holders in church called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
What the candle holders in churches are called depends on the design. Column-like holders for single tapers are candlesticks, while multi-branched holders for tapers are candelabras. Small candle holders used for memorial candles are votive holders. Find a collection of candle holders on 1stDibs.
What can I use instead of a candle holder?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can use a variety of materials instead of a candle holder to serve the purpose of an actual candle holder. Put pillar and votive candles on decorative plates or trays, or rest them on a decorative tile, coaster or wood slice. You can drop votives and tealights in shallow bowls, clay pots, wine glasses and other vessels. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of decorative accents.
Do pillar candles need a holder?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because pillar candle holders burn into themselves, they do not need a candle holder. But it makes sense to have a pillar plate at least to prevent wax residue from ending up on your furniture.
What are wall-mounted candle holders called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A wall-mounted candle holder is called a candle sconce or a wall sconce. Sconces come in a variety of colors and shapes, sure to suit any decor style. You’ll find a wide range of candle sconces in a variety of decor styles on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?
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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.
What is an old-fashioned candle holder called?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
What an old-fashioned candle holder is called depends on its design. A tall holder meant for a single taper candle is a candlestick, while taper holders with arms that branch off a central column are candelabras. Shop a range of candle holders on 1stDibs.
What is a candle holder with multiple arms called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A candle holder with multiple arms is called a candelabra or candelabrum. A candelabra or candelabrum is highly regarded as a decorative object and the classic, dramatic form of this type of candle holder is still an inspiration for lighting designers today. Shop a collection of antique and vintage candelabras from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a silver candle holder is real?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell if a silver candle holder is real, find out if a magnet is attracted to it. Solid sterling silver and fine silver aren't magnetic. However, some silver plate candle holders may be. Silver plate is the term for items made of base metal and then finished with a layer of genuine silver. If the magnet sticks to your candle holders, they may be silver plate or constructed out of a different material. If you'd like an expert's assistance with the identification process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a variety of candle holders on 1stDibs.