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Vintage Brass & Wood Taper Candle Holder Handheld Sconce Lantern India 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wall hanging candle holder crafted to resemble an antique brass grain scoop with turned
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Reversible Handmade Cast Brushed Brass Tea-Light and Taper Candle Holder
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Ingenious and very charming reversible handmade cast brass candle / tea-light holder. Just reverse
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
MCM Iron Candle Holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM six candle iron holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
MCM Iron Candle Holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM eight candle iron holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Pair of Candle Holders by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two silver plated candle holders with a circular base with three fluted legs and a tapering
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Silver Plated Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
piece has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". Good vintage condition with some
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Contemporary Bronze Taper Holder by William Gullion
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in lustrous bronze, the taper holder boasts a sleek, slender design accentuated by a wide
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Silver Plated Candle Holder by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk
Located in Charleston, SC
Dansk silver plated Wave candle centerpiece. Gunnar Cyren designed candle holder makes a statement
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Rosewood Scandinavian Centerpiece Candle Holder
Located in San Jose, CA
dining room tablescape or entryway console. Fits 1/2" taper candles.
Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Rosewood
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
piece has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". Good vintage condition with some
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk Design
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dansk Designs France Silver-Plated Spiral Tapered Candlesticks, Candle Holder.
Sculptural silver
Category
Late 20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Swedish Brass Liljan Candle Holders by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad Metall
By Ivar Ålenius Björk, Ystad-Metall
Located in San Jose, CA
Sweden. Designed to fit taper candlesticks, this set features a sculptural "Lily" shape in patinated
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
H 4.75 in W 8.25 in D 3.13 in
Matching Pair of Silver Plate Snake Candle Holders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of sculptural silver-plate coil candle holders designed by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Mid Century Cast Iron Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Mid Century modern pair of cast iron taper candle holders in lovely vintage condition with no chips
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Jack Brubaker Iron Calla Lilly Sculptural Candle Holder Pair
By Jack Brubaker
Located in Westfield, NJ
Vintage pair circa 1980s of sculptural hand forged iron candle holders in the shape of calla
Category
Late 20th Century North American Brutalist Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Candlesticks, Silver Plate, Decorative, Candle Holder, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of candlesticks. An English, silver plated decorative candle holder, dating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
H 5.32 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
2 Antique Nautical Marine Brass Gimbal Swivel Hurricane Candle Holder Sconces
Located in Dayton, OH
. Single taper candle cup screws into the top of the sconce, supported on an interior spring.
"A gimbal is
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 13.75 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Go-to-bed Candle Holder
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Victorian sterling silver Go-To-Bed candle holder* has been realistically modelled in the form of
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Kerry Irish Art Glass Ice Block Votive Candle Holders a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage modern “Ice Cube” art glass taper candle holder pair.
Set of 2 Vintage Kerry Glass Ireland
Category
Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage COHR Denmark Silver Plated Candle Holders 1950s Set of 2 Danish Modern
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage COHR Denmark Silver Plated Candle Holders 1950s Set of 2.
Pair of Danish Modern silver
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
H 0.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Pair of Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Flash Candlestick Holders
By Rosenthal, Dorothy Hafner
Located in Amityville, NY
-zags cover the surface, giving this set of taper holders their signature Dorothy Hafner design.
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Reversible Handmade Cast Brass Tea-Light + Taper Candleholder with Bronze Patina
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Ingenious and very charming reversible handmade cast brass candle / tea-light holder. Just reverse
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
H 2.37 in Dm 1.78 in
Set of 4 Antique Candlesticks, English, Silver Plate, Candle Sconce, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique candlesticks. An English, silver plate candle sconce, dating to the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12.21 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Modernist Gradient Emerald, Amethyst & Sapphire Murano Glass Candlestick Holders
Located in New York, NY
production, circa 2010. They offer conical forms with circular bases that taper into cylindrical bodies. The
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
H 12.25 in Dm 4.5 in
Kjell Engman Clear Glass Candleholder for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Kjell Engman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
tapered candles and tea candles.
Designer: Kjell Engman
Manufacturer: Kosta Boda
Origin: Sweden
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Candleholder "Polar Hurricane" by Göran Wärff for Kosta
By Göran Wärff
Located in Göteborg, SE
Göran Wärff for Kosta. This candle lantern combines artistic craftsmanship with functionality and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Ben Seibel for Jenfredware Brass Candlesticks
By Jenfredware, Ben Seibel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original green felt.
Measures: height: 6.5" x diameter: 2.75"
Accomodate a 0.88" taper.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Tear Drop Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
France of silver plate over metal and support a .25" tapered candle. The base of the holder has a slight
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candleholder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
piece has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". The candleholder is in very good
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 6 Dansk Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plated metal. Ideal for 1/4" tapered candles. The base of the holder allows for a vertical or slightly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Pair of Candleholders Birds Design by Gunnar Cyren For Dansk Silverplate
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
it takes a thin tapered candle 1/4" diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1.5 in W 1.75 in D 2.25 in
Set of Three Silver Plated Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
. Each holder holds 12 tapers. Two are stamped France and the other is stamped Japan.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candleholders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, Pair
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
. Each candleholder has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". The set is in very
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Products Pierre Forssell Crown Candlesticks in Brass for Skultuna, 1960s
By Pierre Forssell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Iconic pair of small taper candleholders in heavy stock brass/bronze. They are called Crown or
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Set of Two Tear Drop Candleholders in Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
silver plate over metal and support a .25" tapered candle. The base of the holder has a slight tilt
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Mastodon Candlestick in Oiled Walnut and Brass by Noah Norton for Wooda
By Wooda, Noah Norton
Located in Omro, WI
The Mastodon by Noah Norton for Wooda powerfully lifts and holds two tapers. Inspired by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Mastodon Candlestick in Oiled Ash and Brass by Noah Norton for Wooda
By Noah Norton, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Mastodon by Noah Norton for Wooda powerfully lifts and holds two tapers. Inspired by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Pierre Forsell Aniara Brass Candlesticks for Skultuna Sweden, 1960s
By Metallslojden Gusum, Ystad-Metall, Skultuna, Pierre Forsell, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Aarhus C, DK
solid brass. Made ca 1960s.
They hold slim sized tapers.
Measurements
height: 19,8 cm (7.80
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
H 7.8 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Candelabras
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian wrought iron two candle candelabras with telescopic tapered spike and terminating
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Candle Holders
Mastodon Candlestick in Oiled Rift Red Oak and Brass by Noah Norton for Wooda
By Noah Norton, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Mastodon by Noah Norton for Wooda powerfully lifts and holds two tapers. Inspired by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Fine Pair of Art Deco Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
stems with blue guilloche, engine turned enamel on all four sides and bowl shaped candle holders, on
Category
Vintage 1920s English Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Silverplate Spiral Candleholders by B. Vallien
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Silverplate Space Age Modern Spiral Swirl candleholders. Made in Japan holders for 12 long tapered candles
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Dansk Designs Silver Plated Modern Crown Candleholders J. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
elegant heavy silver plated candle holders in their Zig-Zag Drum shape are an eye catching accent for any
Category
Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Wrought Iron Candelabra by Gregory Litsios
By Gregory Litsios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
candle inserts for various size tapers. Signed “Gregory Litsios.”
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Candelabras
Materials
Wrought Iron
Omini Thinker Short Candlestick in Polished Brass By Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
elegant taper candles. Made entirely of polished brass, the piece has a distinctive bulbed bobeche with a
Category
2010s Italian Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Mid Century Silver Candleholders by BMF Nagel Quist, Germany
By Fritz Nagel, Bmf Nagel
Located in Detroit, MI
chrome-plated solid stainless steel hold taper candles and are designed to be modular and stackable. This
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Marie Suri Anemone Candleholder
By Marie Suri
Located in New York, NY
take a standard tapering candles. They are also beautiful alone as centrepieces or objects on low
Category
2010s American Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Steel
Art Deco Silver Inlaid Black Quarter Circle Candleholder
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
nature of handcrafted goods.
-copper+zinc metal alloy
-silver inlay
-5”x5"
-fits a 0.75” diameter taper
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver
Art Deco Brass Inlaid Black Triangle Candleholder
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
nature of handcrafted goods.
-copper+zinc metal alloy
-brass inlay
-5”x5"
-fits a 0.75” diameter taper
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver
Italian Giltwood, Iron and Crystal Girandole or Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 arms each accommodating a candle holder. This antique piece was never wired for electricity
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Candelabras
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Italian Rococo Style 1890s Giltwood Painted Candlestick with Carved Scrolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
console table instantly elevates the room's ambiance. When paired with a tapered candle, it casts a warm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Set of Three MCM Red Hardwood Candlesticks by Illums Boulghus
By Illums Bolighus
Located in San Diego, CA
"H. The candle opensing at the top are for a 3/4" tapered candle. #3036
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Short Candlestick in Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
taper candles. The piece has a distinctive bulbed bobeche with a wide rim, a tall column and a flat base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Climber Short Candlestick in Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Designed for taper candles, the streamlined design boasts a rounded bobeche with a wide rim supported by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Tall Candlestick in Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
taper candles. The piece has a distinctive bulbed bobeches with a wide rim, a tall column, and a flat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Italian Rococo Style 1890s Giltwood Painted Candlestick with Carved Scrolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
console table instantly elevates the room's ambiance. When paired with a tapered candle, it casts a warm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Candlesticks
Materials
Giltwood
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Climber Tall Candlestick in Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Designed for taper candles, the streamlined design boasts a rounded bobeches with a wide rim supported by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Candlesticks, a Pair
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
the eye, with or without candlelight. They hold standard size taper candles. A beautiful example of
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Brass Inlaid Black Small Square Candleholder
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
nature of handcrafted goods.
-copper+zinc metal alloy
-brass inlay
-4”x4"
-fits a 0.75” diameter taper
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver
Garrard & Co. Ltd. vintage sterling 925 silver pair of small tapersticks.
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Braintree, GB
Height: 11.5 cm
Weight: 287 grams
Tapersticks were designed to hold a wax taper, and used primarily for
Category
Vintage 1960s British Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
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H 4.53 in W 2.76 in D 4.53 in
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Find a variety of candle holder for tapers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct candle holder for tapers — often made from metal, silver and brass — can elevate any home. We have 260 antique and vintage candle holder for tapers in-stock, while there are 36 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of candle holder for tapers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Candle holder for tapers made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Dansk Designs, Jens Quistgaard and Leah Singh each produced beautiful candle holder for tapers that are worth considering.
How Much are Candle Holder For Tapers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $885, while they’re typically $24 on the low end and $67,278 highest priced.
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 Candle Holder For Tapers
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Hurricane 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Some 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023You 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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.
- Do pillar candles need a holder?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023What 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.
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