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French of Candle holder Ceramic France 1970s With Red old candles
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a pair of Candle Holder . It has been made in France circa 1970. The color is Green The
Category

Vintage 1970s French Candle Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalist Candle Holder - Pillar Candle
By Birgitte Due Madsen
Located in Lisbon, PT
block candles, and are carved from marble with natural color variations, making each candle holder
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Marble

Minimalist Candle Holder - Pillar Candle
Minimalist Candle Holder - Pillar Candle
H 7.09 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Minimalist Candle Holder, Block Candle
By Birgitte Due Madsen
Located in Lisbon, PT
block candles, and are carved from marble with natural color variations, making each candle holder
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Marble

Minimalist Candle Holder, Block Candle
Minimalist Candle Holder, Block Candle
H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
French Pair Pair of Candle holder Ceramic France 1970s With yellow old candles
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a pair of Candle Holder . It has been made in France circa 1970. The color is Brown. The
Category

Vintage 1970s French Candle Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalist Candle Holder, Tealight
By Birgitte Due Madsen
Located in Lisbon, PT
block candles, and are carved from marble with natural color variations, making each candle holder
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Marble

Minimalist Candle Holder, Tealight
Minimalist Candle Holder, Tealight
H 3.55 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Royal Goedewaagen Dutch Minimalist Candle Holder
Located in Tilburg, NL
and modern, although this candle holder is at least 70 years old now. The craquelé patination gained
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery

Large Antler Candle Holder ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antler Candle Holder ca. 1900 An antique large antler candle holder made from real deer and
Category

Early 20th Century German Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Antler, Horn

Large Antler Candle Holder ca. 1900
Large Antler Candle Holder ca. 1900
H 15.75 in W 19.3 in D 9.85 in
19th Century Bronze Griffin Candle Holder
Located in Hudson, NY
the origin but certainly over 100 years old. Amazing sculptural and soulful object. Please contact me
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder, 1950's
Located in Zagreb, HR
Sculptural brutalist wrought iron candle holder with two arms, each holding a circular plate
Category

Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder, 1950's
Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder, 1950's
H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
21st Century Modern Handmade Cast-Brass Candle Holder
Located in Lisbon, PT
Cleo Candle Holder is designed by London based designer duo PearsonLloyd for GAIA&GINO, consisting
Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

1940s Rustic Hand Forged Iron Standing Floor Candle Holder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Hand Forged Old Iron Standing Floor Candle Holder 43.75 x 14.25 x 14.25 preowned original
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Bronze Candle Holder, Germany Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
traces of old wax. Approximate dimensions: H: 28.5cm 25.5cm with without spike (spike not removable
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

A Pair Lovely Antique Candle Holders with Chamois Horns
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Lovely Antique Candle Holders with Chamois Horns A lovely pair of rustic candle holders
Category

Early 20th Century German Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Antler, Wood

Pair Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Candle Holders, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An appealing and unusual pair of 17th century style hand wrought iron candle prickets made in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Antler Candle Holder with Deer Horns, Germany Around 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Antler candle holder with deer horns, Germany around 1900 A rustic candle holder, made of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Antler

An Assembled Pair of Putti Candle Holders by Michael Powolny
By Michael Powolny
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A pair of Vienna Secession ceramic candle holders in the form of putti holding flowers by Michael
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Lucille Wood and Firewallglass Candle Holder Minimal Style by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
Inspired by old lanterns, Lucille is a collection of candle holders with a simple and minimal style
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist More Candle Holders

Materials

Wood, Glass

Lucille Wood and Firewallglass Candle Holder Minimal Style by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
Inspired by old lanterns, Lucille is a collection of candle holders with a simple and minimal style
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist More Candle Holders

Materials

Glass, Wood

21Century Marquinia Marble Candle Holder - 1 IN STOCK AVAILABLE NOW!
By Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
temple, and is suitable for modern and classic interiors. These objects happily grow old: unafraid of
Category

2010s Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair Antique English Oak Open Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair antique English oak open barley twist candlesticks candle holder brass. Direct from England
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique English Oak Open Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass. Direct from England
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Lucille Wood, Leather and Glass Candle Holder Minimal Style by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
Inspired by old lanterns, Lucille is a collection of candle holders with a simple and minimal style
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist More Candle Holders

Materials

Glass, Wood, Leather

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass Bobeche. Direct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Black Enamel Candle Holders, Candlesticks, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three Nesting Mid-Century Modern black Enamel and Brass candle holders or candlesticks. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Steel, Brass, Enamel

A Pair Vintage Black Forest Candle Holders with Wooden Base and Spout
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Vintage Black Forest Candle Holders with Wooden Base and Spout, Germany ca. 1930s The pair
Category

Early 20th Century German Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Antler, Wood

Gustav Beran Pair of Silver Plated Candle Holders Van Kempen & Begeer 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gustav Beran (1912-2006) Pair of Silver Plated Candle Holders Van Kempen & Begeer, The Netherlands
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Stylish Cabin Decor Antler Candle Holder with Deer Carving, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Stylish cabin decor antler candle holder with deer carving, Germany ca. 1900 A fashionable rustic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Antler, Wood

Pair of Victorian Antler Candle Holders with Fine Carvings, Germany Ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair of Victorian antler candle holders with fine carvings, Germany ca. 1880 A pair of Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Antler, Wood

Pair Antique Early 19th Century English Brass Old Gothic Church Candles.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique early 19th century English solid brass old gothic church candles.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank Six-Branched Candle Holder for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1930s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Candlesticks and candle holders are appreciated decoration details that bring warmth and spread a soft glow in
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

21 Century Carrara Marble Candle Holder Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
By Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
ruins, an intimate space of solace and contemplation. These are objects that happily grow old: unafraid
Category

2010s Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Carrara Marble

21 Century Contemporary Marble Candle Holder Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
By Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
between ruins, an intimate space of solace and contemplation. These are objects that happily grow old
Category

2010s Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Carrara Marble

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk MCM Teak set of 6 Graduated Sizes - Candle Holders
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
size candle holders or candlesticks. In fine original condition, one owner set, showing older wax
Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Gijs Bakker Rare Candle Holder in Patinated Silver and Enamel for Keltum 1963
By Gijs Bakker
Located in Tilburg, NL
on. He was only 21 years old when he designed this candle holder. A great and thought out design
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Pair of silver candle holders. ASPIAZU, San Sebastián, circa late 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
need Export Permits (those older than 100 years), the obtaining of the Permit will be processed without
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Candle Holders or Candlesticks, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three Mid-Century Modern Lucite and brass candle holders or candlesticks. The set is very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair Black Forest Candle Holders with Pewter Base and Spout, Germany circa 1860s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Black Forest Candle Holders with Pewter Base and Spout, Germany circa 1860s An antique pair
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Pierre Gire '1901-1984', Aka Pierre D'Avesn. a Pair of Art Deco Candle Holders
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Gire (1901-1984), aka Pierre d'Avesn. A pair of Art Deco candle holders in clear art glass
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Green Tulip Candle Decoration
Located in Milan, IT
A tale of beauty, rarity, and mania-Murano glass blooming tulip using old techniques blends into a
Category

2010s Italian Candle Sconces

Materials

Glass

Green Tulip Candle Decoration
Green Tulip Candle Decoration
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Orrefors Peak Candle Woodland Vanilla
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Double Old Fashioned glass, designed by Martti Rytkönen, which can be used once the candle burns down
Category

2010s German More Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Orrefors Erik Candle Blushing Pink
By Olle Alberius
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
candle from Orrefors comes in the best-selling Erik Double Old Fashioned glass, designed by Olle Alberius
Category

2010s Turkish More Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Candlestick Holder Guculia. Motanka
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Designer Danuta Kril created a special collection for us of modern objects using old production
Category

2010s Ukrainian Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Orrefors City Candle Warm Amber Oakmoss
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
City Candle in the scent Warm Amber and Oakmoss is made with a high-quality formula. The wax is
Category

2010s German More Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Candlestick Holder Guculia. Shadows. Trinity
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Designer Danuta Kril created a special collection of modern objects using old production techniques
Category

2010s Ukrainian Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Four Enameled and Gilded Brass Candle Sticks
Located in London, GB
blue. This age old traditional of enameling is taught and preserved by extremely skilled craftsmen. The
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of George III Candelabra in Old Sheffield Plate, England, circa 1790
Located in Torino, IT
An elegant pair of antique candelabra in Old Sheffield plate with detachable arms and sconces. Very
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Candle Holders

Pair of 19th Century, French Iron Candle Torchéres
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 19th century, French iron candle torchéres. Two pair available. Simple curved X base design
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Torchères

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century French Bronze Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th-century French candle sconces are a stunning example of timeless elegance and
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Pair of 7-candle Gothic Revival Brass Candelabra
Located in Leesburg, VA
Stunning Pair of 7-candle Gothic Revival Brass Candelabra Anonymous Europe; 19th century Brass or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Antique Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Candle Stick With Real Chamois Horn, 19th century A Victorian candle holder, made of horns
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Antler, Wood

Old Sheffield English Plate Piano Candlestick
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Old English sheffield silver plated pair of piano candle stick with exterior design details. Each
Category

Antique 1860s English Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Rococo German Porcelain Candlesticks Holders with Putti, Pair
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Meissen porcelain. This set is well over 100 years old. And candlestick holders really pop when paired
Category

Antique 1880s German Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Italian 4 Light Candelabra with Flower Holder
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
with a smooth round section ending with the candle holder and the wax holder container, always round
Category

1990s Italian Other Candelabras

Materials

Silver

Unique 18th Century Carved Altar Candlestick Holder from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
as a decorative accessory. At roughly, 32 inches by 32 inches, our shapely Italian candle holder will
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the candle holder older you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each candle holder older for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and bronze. Your living room may not be complete without a candle holder older — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A candle holder older, designed in the Art Deco, Baroque or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one candle holder older that is appealing in its simplicity, but Henry Wilkinson & Co., Royal Crown Derby Porcelain and Sheffield Silver Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a candle holder older start at $61 and top out at $4,800 with the average selling for $1,000.
Questions About Candle Holder Older
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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