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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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Reindeer Candelabra

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Antique Tall Ornate Cherub Bronze Church Candle Holder

$850

Antique Tall Ornate Cherub Bronze Church Candle Holder

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Tall Ornate Cherub Bronze Church Candle Holder Gorgeous, tall finely detailed figural winged cherub, brass antique church salvage candle stand.

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Antique 19th Century Baroque Torchères

Materials

Bronze

Ornate Neoclassical Bronze Candle Holders, Cast Design, Italy, Pair

$800 / set

Ornate Neoclassical Bronze Candle Holders, Cast Design, Italy, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These candleholders are a pair of ornate classical style bronze pieces. They feature a design with a fluted top section and a rounded urn like shape in the center. The holders are su...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Snake possibly brass Candle Holder with Ornate floral patina

$525

Snake possibly brass Candle Holder with Ornate floral patina

Located in Seattle, WA

Possibly Brass in material, not Confirmed. Depicting a Snake adorned with ornate floral detail and patina. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H3 ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Ornate Brass Candlesticks Decorative Square Base Candle Holder

$500 / set

Pair of Vintage Ornate Brass Candlesticks Decorative Square Base Candle Holder

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Add timeless elegance to your home with this pair of vintage brass candlesticks, beautifully crafted with ornate detailing and a classic architectural silhouette. Featuring decorativ...

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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair Napoleon III French Ornate Gilt Bronze Marble Candelabras Candle Holders

$2,200 / set

Pair Napoleon III French Ornate Gilt Bronze Marble Candelabras Candle Holders

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of heavy Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and white Marble candleholders or candelabras. Tarnished due to age and use some minor chips to the white Marble. Base measures: 3.38 x 3.38 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century French Silvered Brass Candle Holder with Ornate Rim and Fluted Base

$900

Mid-Century French Silvered Brass Candle Holder with Ornate Rim and Fluted Base

Located in Dallas, TX

This tall and elegant French candle holder was crafted circa 1950 and cast in solid brass, finished with a rich silvered patina. Measuring 16.25 inches high by 8.5 inches in diameter...

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Mid-20th Century French More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

Victorian Silver-Plated Chamberstick Candle Holder with Grape Design

$676 / set

Victorian Silver-Plated Chamberstick Candle Holder with Grape Design

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This item is a Victorian-era silver-plated chamberstick candle holder, often featuring ornate grape vinedecoration.

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Pair of French Ornate Gilt Bronze Candlestick Holders

$1,340 / set

19th Century Pair of French Ornate Gilt Bronze Candlestick Holders

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An elegant and highly decorative pair of French gilt bronze candlesticks dating from the Napoleon period, mid-19th century. Beautifully cast and richly detailed, each candlestick fea...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid Century Italian Gilt Plaster Pillar Candle Holders Candlesticks

$395 / set

Pair of Mid Century Italian Gilt Plaster Pillar Candle Holders Candlesticks

Located in Pearland, TX

These vintage Italian plaster pillar candle holders feature an ornate carved design with warm, aged gilt tones.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Plaster

Israeli Ben Zion Sterling Silver Shabbat Candlesticks Candle Holders Judaica

$1,600 / set

Israeli Ben Zion Sterling Silver Shabbat Candlesticks Candle Holders Judaica

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage pair of Ben Zion Israel sterling silver candlesticks / Shabbat / holiday candle holders with ornated tapered form and scalloped details.

Category

Late 20th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Georgian Style Bronze Candle Holders Wall Sconces, 1940s-1960s

$350 / set

Pair of Georgian Style Bronze Candle Holders Wall Sconces, 1940s-1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage pair of bronze or brass sconces features a traditional rounded sculptural silhouette with a single ornate candle holder arm. The candle holder is equipped with bobeche for th...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Candle Holder in Cast Spelter with Putto Late 19th Century

$987

Antique Candle Holder in Cast Spelter with Putto Late 19th Century

Located in Tilburg, NL

This ornate candle holder features a finely cast putto figure seated at the base, supporting an elegantly tapered stem that rises to hold a single candle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Spelter

Pair of Georgian Style Bronze Double Candle Holders Wall Sconces, 1940s-1960

$650 / set

Pair of Georgian Style Bronze Double Candle Holders Wall Sconces, 1940s-1960

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage pair of bronze or brass sconces features a traditional rounded sculptural silhouette with two ornate candle holder arms. The candle holders are equipped with bobeches for the...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Ornate Bronze Neoclassical Candlestick Lamp, English, Circa 1920

$285

Ornate Bronze Neoclassical Candlestick Lamp, English, Circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th Century English candlestick lamp of bronze in a neoclassical style ornamented with rams heads, napolean butting, swags, bellflowers and acanthus leaves. Candle is a wax s...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Ornate Indian Silver Plated White Bronze Torcheires

$1,770 / set

Pair of Ornate Indian Silver Plated White Bronze Torcheires

Located in Asheville, NC

This pair of ornate silver torchieres were produced by Indian craftsmen. They sit on three scrolled feet and laden with grape vines climbing up the body. These pieces were cast of wh...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Candle Holders

Sheffield Victorian Ornate Silverplate Candlesticks, Pair

$995 / set

Sheffield Victorian Ornate Silverplate Candlesticks, Pair

By Sheffield

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Victorian or Rococo ornate silver plate candlesticks By Sheffield England, Circa Early 20th Century Each measures: 6"W x 6"D x 10.75"H. Good original vintage c...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Italian Ornate Gilded Metal Candlesticks

$5,000

Pair of Italian Ornate Gilded Metal Candlesticks

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite pair of Italian decorative candlesticks featuring elaborate sculptural detailing and beautifully aged gilt surfaces. The expressive forms are adorned with intricate foli...

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Candelabras

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Ornate 5-arm Candelabra, Gilded, Circa 19th century

$796

Ornate 5-arm Candelabra, Gilded, Circa 19th century

Located in Worcester Park, GB

   * Function: It serves as a decorative candle holder, suitable for creating a classic or vintage-inspired ambiance.    13 inches depth 14.5 inches height  

Category

Vintage 1910s English Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian ornate silver plated candelabras

$1,477

Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian ornate silver plated candelabras

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian ornate silver plated candelabras, having a quality pair of antique Victorian candelabras with a central column with a two branch candela...

Category

Antique 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Stunning quality pair of antique Victorian ornate silver plated candelabras

$1,437 / set

Stunning quality pair of antique Victorian ornate silver plated candelabras

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality pair of antique Victorian ornate silver plated candelabras, having a quality pair of antique Victorian candelabras with a central column with a two branch candelabra...

Category

Antique 1880s British Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Wrought Iron Floor Candelabra Ornate Gothic Revival Candleholder

$1,400

Antique Wrought Iron Floor Candelabra Ornate Gothic Revival Candleholder

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Striking early 20th-century wrought iron floor candelabra featuring seven candle holders and an elaborate hand-forged design. Rich in character and craftsmanship, this antique floor ...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Candle Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Possibly 19th Century Ornate Cast Iron Double-Arm Candelabrum.

$295

Possibly 19th Century Ornate Cast Iron Double-Arm Candelabrum.

Located in Seattle, WA

An intricately cast possibly 19th-century double-arm candelabrum in solid iron, featuring a richly detailed Rococo-inspired design. Each candle arm extends outward in a sinuous, orga...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Candelabra With Ornate Detailing and Floral Design.

$175

Vintage Candelabra With Ornate Detailing and Floral Design.

Located in Seattle, WA

Candelabra Perfect For Two Candles, Designed to look like the Candles Sitting on the Flowers. Possibly Cast iron or Similar Material. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Picture...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Regency Quality Ornate Brass Candlesticks

$1,140 / set

Pair of Antique Regency Quality Ornate Brass Candlesticks

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique Regency quality ornate brass candlesticks having a quality pair of antique regency brass candlesticks with ornate decoration Measures: H 23.5cm x W 13 x D 13cm D...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Gilded Metal Candlestick with Ornate Design

$505

19th Century French Gilded Metal Candlestick with Ornate Design

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French metal candlestick features a richly detailed silhouette that reflects the ornate decorative tendencies of the period. Its fluted central column transitions i...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Large Vintage Ornate Silvered Baroque Style Candlesticks

$900Sale Price / set|25% Off

A Pair of Large Vintage Ornate Silvered Baroque Style Candlesticks

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of Large Vintage Ornate Silvered Baroque Style Candlesticks Description: This is a pair of ornate, antique-style Baroque altar candlesticks featuring a heavily distressed sil...

Category

20th Century French Baroque Candelabras

Materials

Composition

18th Century Italian Baroque Brass Pricket Candlesticks, Ornate Design

$1,214

18th Century Italian Baroque Brass Pricket Candlesticks, Ornate Design

Located in England, GB

A fine pair of 18th century Italian brass pricket candlesticks impressively decorated in a baroque style with knopped stems and triform bases decorated with cartouche and foliage alt...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Brass Altar Candlesticks with Ornate Tripod Bases

$1,360 / set

Pair of Antique Brass Altar Candlesticks with Ornate Tripod Bases

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

A decorative pair of antique brass altar candlesticks dating to circa 1900, designed in an elaborate Baroque Revival style. Their tall and elegant proportions are enriched by richly ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

1920s French Louis XV Style 5 Candlelight Ornate Bronze Candelabra

$1,100

1920s French Louis XV Style 5 Candlelight Ornate Bronze Candelabra

By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th Century French Louis XV 5 Arms Ornate, Cast Bronze Candelabra. Louis XV style French brass candelabra with five candle cups and nice cast details. In good vintage conditio...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique English Ornate Silverplate Candelabra, Circa 1890s

$786

Pair of Antique English Ornate Silverplate Candelabra, Circa 1890s

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of antique English ornate silverplate Candelabra measuring 11.5" in width, 10" in height. Base is 4.5" x 4.5". Good antique condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Baroque Silver Candelabras, Five-Light Design, Ornate Detailing, 1875

$4,739 / set

Baroque Silver Candelabras, Five-Light Design, Ornate Detailing, 1875

Located in Marbella, ES

A majestic pair of Baroque-style candelabras, crafted in silver with exquisite ornamental detail. Each piece features five elegantly curved candlestick arms decorated with embossed s...

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Candelabras

Materials

Silver

Pair of French Brass Candlesticks with Ornate Decoration, circa 1920s

$757 / set

Pair of French Brass Candlesticks with Ornate Decoration, circa 1920s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Elegant pair of brass candlesticks dating from the 1920s, featuring particularly refined decorative detailing. Each candlestick has a slender, finely worked stem, punctuated by vari...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Lyre-Form Brass Candlesticks, Sculptural and Ornate

$485 / set

Pair of Neoclassical Lyre-Form Brass Candlesticks, Sculptural and Ornate

Located in Bochum, NRW

A poetic pair of early 20th-century Swedish candlesticks, crafted in solid brass by Gnosjö Hyltans Metall - renowned for its fine metalwork and sculptural precision. Designed in the ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Baroque Style Solid Silver Candlestick with Ornate Foliate Decorati

$11,339 / item

19th Century Baroque Style Solid Silver Candlestick with Ornate Foliate Decorati

Located in Lisbon, PT

An impressive 19th-century antique silver candlestick in the Baroque style, distinguished by its elaborate sculptural details, richly chased ornamentation and exceptional decorative ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Candelabras

Materials

Silver

Unusual Pair of Large Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Pricket Candlesticks

$1,140 / set

Unusual Pair of Large Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Pricket Candlesticks

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual pair of large antique Victorian ornate brass pricket candlesticks having a turned ornate shaped brass column standing on an ornate base depicting flowers, scrolls and paw fee...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Quality Pair of Antique Regency Ornate Ormolu Four Arm Candelabra

$3,367 / set

Quality Pair of Antique Regency Ornate Ormolu Four Arm Candelabra

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality Pair of antique Regency ornate ormolu four arm candelabra having four ornate ormolu arms supported by a column with ornate ormolu claw feet standing on an ornate ormolu platf...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Large Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Sheffield Plated Ornate Candlesticks

$911 / set

Large Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Sheffield Plated Ornate Candlesticks

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large pair of quality antique Victorian Sheffield plated ornate candlesticks having detachable nozzles, tapering columns and raised on an ornate foliate shaped bases. A charming d...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Italian Ornate Bronze French Louis XV Rococo 6 Point Candelabras

$388Sale Price / set|25% Off

Antique Italian Ornate Bronze French Louis XV Rococo 6 Point Candelabras

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of antique Italian Ornate bronze French Louis XV style Rococo 6 point candelabras Center top 6th c...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Magnificent Pair of Neoclassical Cast & Gilt Bronze Relief Ornate Candleabras

$4,500 / set

Magnificent Pair of Neoclassical Cast & Gilt Bronze Relief Ornate Candleabras

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Palatial pair of Neoclassical style relief cast bronze and gilt bronze mounted 7 light candelabras having scrolled arms over a gilt floral wreathed fluted base, above an elaborate se...

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Ornate pair of mid century brass and cut glass decorative candlesticks

$573 / set

Ornate pair of mid century brass and cut glass decorative candlesticks

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Ornate pair of mid century brass and cut glass decorative candlesticks circa 1950 Machined brass stem, with hanging cut glass droplets. Standing on small green/grey marble plinth. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Regency Period Ornate Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks - Sheffield 1816

$6,067

Regency Period Ornate Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks - Sheffield 1816

By Kirkby Waterhouse & co.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1816 by Kirkby Waterhouse & Co., this striking pair of Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are richly decorated and have removable nozzle...

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baroque-Style Ornate Metal Candlesticks with Cherub, Volute and Garland Motifs

$1,375

Baroque-Style Ornate Metal Candlesticks with Cherub, Volute and Garland Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Baroque style metal candlesticks with cherub and garland motifs. Evoking the drama and intricacy of Baroque design, this pair of vintage metal candlesticks makes a bold dec...

Category

20th Century Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Victorian set of ornate sterling silver candlesticks made by Walker & Hall 1898

$13,463

Victorian set of ornate sterling silver candlesticks made by Walker & Hall 1898

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1898 and 1907 by Walker & Hall, this stunning set of 4 Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are very ornate in design. Each candlestick measures 13.25"(33...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XV Style Candle Sconces Not Lighted

$1,500 / set

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XV Style Candle Sconces Not Lighted

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, each sconce features scrolling arms and ornate candle holders designed to hold three taper candles.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Quality pair of antique Victorian miniature candlesticks

$317

Quality pair of antique Victorian miniature candlesticks

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of antique Victorian miniature candlesticks, having a quality pair of antique Victorian silver plated candlesticks with circular shaped ornate bases with a silver plated...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian silver plated candelabras

$1,236

Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian silver plated candelabras

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian silver plated candelabras, having a quality pair of antique Victorian candelabras with a column with a two branch candelabra with a cent...

Category

Antique 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Two 20th Century Art Nouveau Gilded Metal Italian Candlesticks

$1,015 / set

Two 20th Century Art Nouveau Gilded Metal Italian Candlesticks

Located in Catania, Sicilia

The intricate artistry and craftsmanship are evident in every curve and embellishment, from the sculpted busts to the ornate, fluted candle holders at the top. The rich gilded finish...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Fine quality antique Victorian silver plated candelabra

$1,012

Fine quality antique Victorian silver plated candelabra

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Victorian silver plated candelabra having a quality ornate base and a shaped reeded column with a two branch candelabra with a center candle holder with a remova...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Of French Baroque Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabra Cigar Lighters

$775

Pair Of French Baroque Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabra Cigar Lighters

Located in New Orleans, LA

An unusual pair of French gilded bronze Baroque Revival cigar lighters, each having four ornate candle holders and a gas jet. The pierced foliat bases terminating in four lion masks ...

Category

Antique 1860s French Baroque Revival Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Rococo Candlestick from Around, 1880

$1,024Sale Price|51% Off

Antique Bronze Rococo Candlestick from Around, 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Solidly worked candlestick with 4 candle holders. Heavily ornate and detailed work.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Meissen Porcelain candelabra, circa 1890

$5,129 / set

Meissen Porcelain candelabra, circa 1890

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

The delicate pastel colours and floral motifs enhance their elegance, while the gracefully curved arms hold ornate candle holders, accentuating their decorative appeal.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Similar French Louis XVI Style Brass Candlesticks, 1920

$478 / set

Pair of Similar French Louis XVI Style Brass Candlesticks, 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

An elegant pair of very similar French Louis XVI-style brass candlesticks or candle holders from the 1920s. Beautifully ornate with rich chiseling, stripes, and rosettes throughout.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique French Candelabras c. 1910

$1,460 / set

Pair of Antique French Candelabras c. 1910

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Each candelabra features three candle holders supported by ornately cast arms in the Rococo style, complete with scrollwork, floral accents, and classical detailing.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Cherubs Candelabra on White Marble Stands

$1,590 / set

19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Cherubs Candelabra on White Marble Stands

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A fabulous pair of complementary 19th century gilt bronze and white marble two-branch candelabra, crafted in the Louis XVI style. Each of these ornate candle holders takes the form o...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1830

$2,274 / set

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1830

Located in Central England, GB

This very fine pair of early 19th century French candlesticks are ornately modelled in the Empire style. They stand raised on shaped and polished sienna marble plinths which are bolt...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Metal Bowl with Candle Holders by Lars Stocks, Sweden

$895

Patinated Metal Bowl with Candle Holders by Lars Stocks, Sweden

Located in Winnipeg, MB

This unique art object features a rustic hammered bowl that floats upon a machined cylindrical foot. A leaf-sheathed candle holder provides an ornate counterpoint. The surface is ric...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Attractive pair of antique ruby glass and silver plated candle holders

$541 / set

Attractive pair of antique ruby glass and silver plated candle holders

Located in Ipswich, GB

Attractive pair of antique ruby glass and silver plated candle holders, having an etched ruby glass candle holder above an ornate silver plated square base.

Category

Early 20th Century Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Special Antique Bouillotte Table Lamp with Slate Grey Metal Shade

$1,800

Special Antique Bouillotte Table Lamp with Slate Grey Metal Shade

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Unusually special French bouillotte lamp having ornate 3 candle holder base contrasted and complimented by a distressed slate gray metal shade.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Ornate Crystal Floral candleholder

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 9 in D 11 in

Ornate Crystal Floral candleholder

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful candleholders made to look like the flowering branches of a tree. Brass branches and leaves are accompanied by three crystal flowers on each piece.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand

Unavailable

H 2.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand

Located in Seguin, TX

Antique gilt bronze pen holder with candle holders. Ornate detailed art nouveau floral details, manufactured by The Netting Co.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Ornate Wrought Iron Candelabra with Three Arms

Unavailable

H 65 in W 18 in D 18 in

Ornate Wrought Iron Candelabra with Three Arms

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Decorated with roses and delicate iron scrollwork, this is a freestanding candelabra that can hold three candles. the iron is in excellent condition with minor areas of patina. It ...

Category

20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Ornate Silver Plated Candelabras

Unavailable

H 19 in W 10 in D 10 in

Pair of Ornate Silver Plated Candelabras

Located in Houston, TX

Organic, heavy silver plated candelabras.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Brass Candle Holder with Ornate Handle, England, circa 1870s

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H 6 in W 3 in D 3 in

Victorian Brass Candle Holder with Ornate Handle, England, circa 1870s

Located in Worcester Park, GB

With its intricate scrollwork, acanthus leaf detailing, and graceful handle, this 1870s brass candle holder is a striking example of 19th-century European craftsmanship.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Metal

Rare Ornately Cast Large Silver Plated Candle Stick Holder Reindeer Candelabra

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H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in

Rare Ornately Cast Large Silver Plated Candle Stick Holder Reindeer Candelabra

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nicely cast silver plated candle stick holder centre piece of a Reindeer I’ve seen allot of basic versions of these over the years but...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Ornately Cast Large Silver Plated Candle Stick Holder Reindeer Candelabra

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H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in

Rare Ornately Cast Large Silver Plated Candle Stick Holder Reindeer Candelabra

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nicely cast silver plated candlestick holder centrepiece of a Reindeer I’ve seen a lot of basic versions of these over the years but n...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Ornate French Gilt Candelabra Floor Candles

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H 60 in W 53 in D 19 in

Ornate French Gilt Candelabra Floor Candles

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a very ornate French gilt seven branch candelabras Good size at almost five feet tall This is a floor standing candelabra Viewings available by appointment Offered in...

Category

Vintage 1920s Candelabras

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Brass Candle Holders, a Pair

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H 29.3 in W 9.4 in D 9.4 in

19th Century French Brass Candle Holders, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

Crafted from solid brass, these candle holders feature ornate detailing, including elegant fluting, acanthus leaf motifs, and sturdy, elaborately designed bases that provide both sta...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Ornate Antique Candlestick Holder in Brass, France, 1900 3 Arm Candleholder

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H 14.18 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Ornate Antique Candlestick Holder in Brass, France, 1900 3 Arm Candleholder

Located in Bastogne, BE

Antique brass candlestick/candelabra with 3 forged arms, Manufactured in France, 1900. The base is very steady and can hold heavy candles. Metal candlesticks or candelabra in ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ornate Pricket Candlesticks

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H 29.5 in W 16.75 in D 2 in

Pair of Ornate Pricket Candlesticks

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Carved pair of French 19th Century Pricket Candlesticks, wooden candles, wonderful torquoise color with cream and gold leaf. 29.5" H w/candle 2" D 16 3/4" W

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ornate French Candelabra

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H 27.5 in Dm 11 in

Pair of Ornate French Candelabra

Located in Hixson, TN

A Stately pair of ornate bronze and ormolu five light candelabra's. Renaissance decoration and 3 cherubs resting on an ornate ormolu plinth.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Porcelain & Bronze French Style White Parrot Candlestick Candle Holders

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H 14.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

Pair of Porcelain & Bronze French Style White Parrot Candlestick Candle Holders

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of porcelain and bronze French style white parrot candlestick candle holders. Listing includes ornate brass base and ormolu, porcelain parrot figure, right and left form, circa ...

Category

Late 20th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Quality pair of antique silver plated ornate candlesticks

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H 9.26 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in

Quality pair of antique silver plated ornate candlesticks

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of antique silver plated ornate candlesticks having a lovely ornate shaped candlestick standing on a ornate shaped base

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Large pair of quality antique Victorian Ornate Candlesticks

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H 12.21 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in

Large pair of quality antique Victorian Ornate Candlesticks

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large pair of quality Victorian Sheffield Plated Ornate Candlesticks having a quality pair of antique Victorian Sheffield plated ornate candlesticks with tapering columns and raised ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Quality pair of antique Victorian silver plated ornate candlesticks

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H 11.23 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Quality pair of antique Victorian silver plated ornate candlesticks

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of antique Victorian silver plated ornate candlesticks having a quality pair of antique Victorian ornate silver plated candlesticks with wonderful detail throughout stan...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Ornate Sheffield Plated Candlesticks

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H 8.08 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Ornate Sheffield Plated Candlesticks

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique Victorian quality ornate Sheffield plated candlesticks having removable ornate sconces above a tapering column standing on an ornate shaped base Dimensions: Heigh...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Pair of Fine French Victorian Ornate Gilded Candlesticks

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H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Antique Pair of Fine French Victorian Ornate Gilded Candlesticks

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique pair of fine French Victorian ornate gilded candlesticks with delightful ornate cupids and flowers. The candlesticks have attractive shaped tops raised by cupids on an orna...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Other

Pair of Ornate French Gilded Brass Double-Arm Candelabras

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H 8 in W 13 in D 13 in

Pair of Ornate French Gilded Brass Double-Arm Candelabras

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Elevate your tablescape or mantel with this beautifully cast gilded brass candelabra, featuring a rich Rococo revival design that exudes old-world charm. With sweeping acanthus leave...

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Quality Pair of Unusual Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Pricket Candlestick

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H 12.21 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Quality Pair of Unusual Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Pricket Candlestick

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of unusual antique Victorian ornate brass pricket candlestick having a quality unusual pair of ornate brass pricket candlesticks having a turned twisted stem above a tri...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Fine quality antique Edwardian ornate silver plated candelabra and candlesticks

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H 13.39 in W 11.23 in D 11.23 in

Fine quality antique Edwardian ornate silver plated candelabra and candlesticks

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Edwardian ornate silver plated candelabra and candlesticks set having a fine quality antique Edwardian silver plated candelabra accompanied by the matching pair ...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage French Rococo Louis XV Style Small Ornate Brass Candelabra - a Pair

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H 16 in W 7 in D 7 in

Vintage French Rococo Louis XV Style Small Ornate Brass Candelabra - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Rococo Louis XV Style Small Ornate Brass Candelabras with 5 Candle Holders Each (Pair).

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Restoration Era Style Pair of Bronze Ornate Candleholders by Maitland Smith

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H 15.25 in W 8 in D 8 in

Restoration Era Style Pair of Bronze Ornate Candleholders by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and substantial pair of candleholders by Maitland Smith. Beautifully finished and ornately refined, this pair adds old world style and glamour to your decor. Solid and st...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Ornate Italian Florentine Candelabra in Mecca Gilt Carved Wood

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H 18.89 in W 12.59 in D 4.33 in

Pair of Ornate Italian Florentine Candelabra in Mecca Gilt Carved Wood

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful pair of ornate Italian Florentine candelabra in the Louis XVI style. They are carved wood with Mecca gold color silver gilding and date from the mid to end of the 18th ce...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ornate Italian Florentine Candelabra in Mecca Gilt Carved Wood

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H 18.89 in W 12.59 in L 18.89 in

Pair of Ornate Italian Florentine Candelabra in Mecca Gilt Carved Wood

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful pair of ornate Italian Florentine candelabra in the Louis XVI style. They are carved wood with Mecca gold color silver gilding and date from the mid to end of the 18th ce...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Wood

Heritage 1847 Rogers Bros 9416 Silver Plated 3 Arm Ornate Candelabra - a Pair

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H 18 in W 14.5 in D 5.5 in

Heritage 1847 Rogers Bros 9416 Silver Plated 3 Arm Ornate Candelabra - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Heritage 1847 Rodgers Bros 9416 Silverplated 3 Arm Ornate Candelabra- a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 14.5" W x 5.5" D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Gorham Floral Repousse Twin Arm Silver Plated Candlestick Candelabra

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H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 4 in

Antique Gorham Floral Repousse Twin Arm Silver Plated Candlestick Candelabra

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item features 2 scrolling arms, central candle holder, (3) candle holders in total, 3 removable ornate inserts, 2 part construction, original stamp, very nice antique item.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Brass Church Candelabra Seven-Light Candleholder

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H 25 in Dm 12 in

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Brass Church Candelabra Seven-Light Candleholder

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Gilt bronze and old brass with very detailing ornaments in high quality casting, with seven candle holders on a circular open ornate bracket.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Gothic Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Rococo Bronze Candelabras with Marble Bases C1890

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H 15.25 in W 14.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Antique French Rococo Bronze Candelabras with Marble Bases C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Each candelabra features three candle holders adorned with ornate leaf and scroll motifs, set on a beautifully polished marble base.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

18th century Candelabra Table lamp

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H 56 in W 32 in D 8 in

18th century Candelabra Table lamp

By Francine Villier-levy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant, stylize and classical element. This ornate candle holder has been wired and mounted on a oil rubbed bronze base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Candle Holder Ornate For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the candle holder ornate you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each candle holder ornate for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect candle holder ornate — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A candle holder ornate, designed in the Victorian, Louis XVI or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Candle Holder Ornate?

Prices for a candle holder ornate start at $354 and top out at $49,500 with the average selling for $2,085.

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 Ornate

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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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 candle holder is antique brass?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a silver candle holder is real?
1 Answer
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.

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