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1980's iron chandelier for candles ...
1980's iron chandelier for candles ...

1980's iron chandelier for candles ...

Located in Brecht, BE

a 20th century iron chandelier, lovely patina, created in Belgium during the 1980s ...

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Modern Chrome Six-Arm Chandelier for Candles 60x43
Modern Chrome Six-Arm Chandelier for Candles 60x43

Modern Chrome Six-Arm Chandelier for Candles 60x43

Located in Water Mill, NY

5' chrome six-arm chandelier that takes candles.

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Chandelier for candles in Hand Carved Gold Giltwood from the 19th Century
Chandelier for candles in Hand Carved Gold Giltwood from the 19th Century

Chandelier for candles in Hand Carved Gold Giltwood from the 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Chandelier in hand carved gold giltwood from the 19th century. Originally used with candles.   

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Antique Russian Chandelier
Antique Russian Chandelier

Antique Russian Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite and superbly detailed gilt bronze and crystal chandelier for candles, can be electrified.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Russian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle
Chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle

Chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle

By Candle, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Bronze Candelabra Chandelier for Six Candles 1970's
Bronze Candelabra Chandelier for Six Candles 1970's

Bronze Candelabra Chandelier for Six Candles 1970's

By Michael Harjes

Located in London, GB

Bronze cast candelabra pendant composed of six cast arms candle holder for regular candles hanging

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Drip-Proof Glass Saucers for Chandeliers, Vintage Candle Holders, 8.5"
Drip-Proof Glass Saucers for Chandeliers, Vintage Candle Holders, 8.5"

Drip-Proof Glass Saucers for Chandeliers, Vintage Candle Holders, 8.5"

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Drip-proof glass saucers for candlesticks or chandeliers: that's a very useful thing under the

Category

Late 20th Century French Other Candle Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Gusum Metall, Sweden, Chandelier in Solid Brass for Four Candles
Gusum Metall, Sweden, Chandelier in Solid Brass for Four Candles

Gusum Metall, Sweden, Chandelier in Solid Brass for Four Candles

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gusum Metall, Sweden. Chandelier in solid brass for four candles. Swedish design. Approx.1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Candle Chandelier by Elis Bergh for C. G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1920s
Candle Chandelier by Elis Bergh for C. G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1920s

Candle Chandelier by Elis Bergh for C. G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1920s

By CG Hallberg, Elis Bergh

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful Art Deco candle chandelier by Elis Bergh. Silver plated with large crystal prisms

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Gilt Bronze Chandelier originally for candles
Gilt Bronze Chandelier originally for candles

Gilt Bronze Chandelier originally for candles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Extraordinary Gilt Bronze Chandelier originally for candles (now electrified) France, circa 1880

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Set of four Spirali ceiling lamps by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle, 1970s
Set of four Spirali ceiling lamps by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle, 1970s

Set of four Spirali ceiling lamps by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle, 1970s

By Candle, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Set of four Spirali pendants, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle in 1974. The Spirali

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elegant Candle Chandelier Hand-forged with 6 arms candles and glass, Sweden
Elegant Candle Chandelier Hand-forged with 6 arms candles and glass, Sweden

Elegant Candle Chandelier Hand-forged with 6 arms candles and glass, Sweden

By Erik Höglund, Boda Smide AB

Located in Antwerp, BE

An elegant chandelier hand-forged chandelier with 6 arms for 6 candles and glass, designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Model Tortue' Pair of Sconces by Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle Milano, 1960s, Italy
Model Tortue' Pair of Sconces by Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle Milano, 1960s, Italy

Model Tortue' Pair of Sconces by Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle Milano, 1960s, Italy

By Candle, Rodolfo Bonetto

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Model Tortue' Pair of Sconces by Rodolfo Bonetto for Candle Milano, 1960s, Italy Lamps are in very

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Iron, Majolica & Glass Chandelier for oil and candles
Iron, Majolica & Glass Chandelier for oil and candles

Iron, Majolica & Glass Chandelier for oil and candles

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Iron, Majolica & Glass Chandelier for Oil & Candles. France, circa 1880. Dimensions

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Fine 19th Century Iron Chandelier, Originally for Candles
Fine 19th Century Iron Chandelier, Originally for Candles

Fine 19th Century Iron Chandelier, Originally for Candles

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine 19th century iron chandelier, originally for candles, now electrified. CW4251.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Tri-Candle Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
Tri-Candle Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce

Tri-Candle Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Hanover, MA

Elegant and understated brass chandelier with three frosted glass candle shades by Angelo Lelii for

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

24 carat gilt 1960s chandelier in iron and glass by Erik Höglund – Boda Glasbruk
24 carat gilt 1960s chandelier in iron and glass by Erik Höglund – Boda Glasbruk

24 carat gilt 1960s chandelier in iron and glass by Erik Höglund – Boda Glasbruk

By Boda Smide AB, Erik Höglund

Located in Örebro, SE

This is the Swedish forged, six-armed gilded chandelier for candles designed by Erik Höglund for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron, Gold Leaf

Nine-Candle Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
Nine-Candle Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda

Nine-Candle Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda

By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous nine-candle chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, circa 1960s. The chandelier which

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Chandelier for Four Candles, Brass and Art Glass
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Chandelier for Four Candles, Brass and Art Glass

Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Chandelier for Four Candles, Brass and Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall. Chandelier for four candles in brass and mouth-blown art glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

White Candle 19 Blown Glass Chandelier for Foyer or Entryway by Shakuff
White Candle 19 Blown Glass Chandelier for Foyer or Entryway by Shakuff

White Candle 19 Blown Glass Chandelier for Foyer or Entryway by Shakuff

By Shakuff Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Glass pendant measures: 2" diameter x 10"/12"/14" The white candle pendant is a smooth, tubular blown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Antique French Doré Bronze Exquisite Chandelier Set Up for Candles Mid-1800s
Antique French Doré Bronze Exquisite Chandelier Set Up for Candles Mid-1800s

Antique French Doré Bronze Exquisite Chandelier Set Up for Candles Mid-1800s

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

What at first looked to be your ordinary French Crystal Chandelier that no one bothered to wire for

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Bronze

White Candle 22 Blown Glass Chandelier for Dining Room or Kitchen by Shakuff
White Candle 22 Blown Glass Chandelier for Dining Room or Kitchen by Shakuff

White Candle 22 Blown Glass Chandelier for Dining Room or Kitchen by Shakuff

By Shakuff Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. UL listed. Glass Pendant Measures: 2" diameter x 10"/12"/14" height. The white candle pendant is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Rustic Wooden Pendant Chandelier Candlestick holder for Smålandsslöjd Sweden
Rustic Wooden Pendant Chandelier Candlestick holder for Smålandsslöjd Sweden

Rustic Wooden Pendant Chandelier Candlestick holder for Smålandsslöjd Sweden

By Smålandsslöjd, Stig Johnsson

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Rustic, substantial and hanging handmade wooden candelabra which was crafted from solid pine by Smålandsslöjd, Sweden, and designed by Stig Johnson — a celebrated artisan known for h...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pine

Crystal & Bronze Chanderlier for candles & gas
Crystal & Bronze Chanderlier for candles & gas

Crystal & Bronze Chanderlier for candles & gas

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Magnificent Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandelier, originally for gas and candles. Exquisite Quality

Category

Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Glass Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda, Sweden, 1960s
Art Glass Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda, Sweden, 1960s

Art Glass Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda, Sweden, 1960s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Rīga, LV

Vintage art glass chandelier designed by Erik Höglund for Boda in the 1970s. Measurements: H (full

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Metal

Scandinavien Wrought Iron Chandelier for one Light 1960's Metal Glass
Scandinavien Wrought Iron Chandelier for one Light 1960's Metal Glass

Scandinavien Wrought Iron Chandelier for one Light 1960's Metal Glass

By Erik Höglund

Located in Krefeld, DE

Skandinavien Design one light chandelier from ca 1960's. Iron base with clear glass candle holders

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Six-armed chandelier, approx. 1960s/70s
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Six-armed chandelier, approx. 1960s/70s

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Six-armed chandelier, approx. 1960s/70s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Erik Höglund (1932–1998) for Kosta Boda. Six-armed chandelier with loose mouth-blown art glass for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Candle Lamps

Materials

Iron

Large Scandinavien Wrought Iron Chandelier for Four Lights 1960's Metal Glass
Large Scandinavien Wrought Iron Chandelier for Four Lights 1960's Metal Glass

Large Scandinavien Wrought Iron Chandelier for Four Lights 1960's Metal Glass

By Erik Höglund

Located in Krefeld, DE

Skandinavien design four lights chandelier from ca 1960's. Iron base with clear glass candle

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Large Scandinavien Wrought Iron Chandelier for Twelve Lights 1960's Metal Glass
Large Scandinavien Wrought Iron Chandelier for Twelve Lights 1960's Metal Glass

Large Scandinavien Wrought Iron Chandelier for Twelve Lights 1960's Metal Glass

Located in Krefeld, DE

Skandinavien Design twelve lights chandelier from ca 1960's. Iron base with clear glass candle

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Antique Biedermeier Ruby Glass Brass Ceiling Light for Candles
Antique Biedermeier Ruby Glass Brass Ceiling Light for Candles

Antique Biedermeier Ruby Glass Brass Ceiling Light for Candles

Located in Munich, DE

This beautiful ruby red ceiling light is in fine original condition. It is suspended from its original brass chains. Diameter glass vessel: 26cm.

Category

Antique 1820s European Biedermeier Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Floor Stand for a Candle Holder in Chromed Zinc Alloy by STOFF Nagel
Floor Stand for a Candle Holder in Chromed Zinc Alloy by STOFF Nagel

Floor Stand for a Candle Holder in Chromed Zinc Alloy by STOFF Nagel

Located in Geneve, CH

Floor Stand for a Candle Holder in Chromed Zinc Alloy by STOFF Nagel Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 23 cm

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Zinc

Pair of Spirale Pendant Lamps by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle, Italy, 1974
Pair of Spirale Pendant Lamps by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle, Italy, 1974

Pair of Spirale Pendant Lamps by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle, Italy, 1974

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of pendant lamps in the shape of steel springs, each with a lamp socket at the top. The lamps are not rigid, but springy, giving a playful impression.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Antique Chandelier. Louis XV Chandelier
Antique Chandelier. Louis XV Chandelier

Antique Chandelier. Louis XV Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite gilt bronze ten-light Louis XV style chandelier, originally for candles, now electrified.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chandelier. Regence style French chandelier
Antique Chandelier. Regence style French chandelier

Antique Chandelier. Regence style French chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Superb gilt bronze French Regence style chandelier with ten lights, originally for candles

Category

Antique 19th Century French Régence Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

Crystal Chandelier
Crystal Chandelier

Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine & Elegant Waterford Crystal Chandelier. Circa 1850. Originally for candles, now

Category

Antique 1850s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

English Crystal Chandelier
English Crystal Chandelier

English Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Magnificent English Crystal Chandelier. Originally for candles, now electrified. 16 lights in two

Category

Antique 1870s English George III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

18th Century Chandelier
18th Century Chandelier

18th Century Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine 18th century Italian chandelier originally for candles. Wood (partially gilt) iron and

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

19th Century Genovese Crystal Giltwood Chandelier
19th Century Genovese Crystal Giltwood Chandelier

19th Century Genovese Crystal Giltwood Chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

A commanding giltwood and crystal chandelier. Originally designed for candles and subsequently

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Late 18th Century Gustavian Chandelier
Late 18th Century Gustavian Chandelier

Late 18th Century Gustavian Chandelier

Located in Ljungby, SE

A late Gustavian chandelier crafted in Stockholm at the end of the 18th century. The chandelier

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze & Rock Crystal Chandelier
Gilt Bronze & Rock Crystal Chandelier

Gilt Bronze & Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Showstopper gilt bronze and rock crystal chandelier, originally for candles (now electrified

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Antique Swedish Intricate Bronzed Chandelier
Antique Swedish Intricate Bronzed Chandelier

Antique Swedish Intricate Bronzed Chandelier

Located in Kramfors, SE

decor in the form of chains, leaves and other decorative elements. This chandelier is for candle lights

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Magnificent All Crystal English Chandelier
Magnificent All Crystal English Chandelier

Magnificent All Crystal English Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Magnificent crystal chandelier. Originally for candles. England, circa 1850. Dimensions: Height 78

Category

Antique 1850s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

A Magnificent George IV Crystal Chandelier
A Magnificent George IV Crystal Chandelier

A Magnificent George IV Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine George IV Crystal Chandelier. Originally for candles, now electrified. 20 Lights

Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Erik Höglund and Kosta Boda Chandelier, 1960
Erik Höglund and Kosta Boda Chandelier, 1960

Erik Höglund and Kosta Boda Chandelier, 1960

By Erik Höglund

Located in Brussels, BE

Erik Höglund ans Kosta Boda (Sweden, 1932-1998) a chandelier for 12 candles, Sweden, 1960-70s

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Flemish Gothic Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier
Flemish Gothic Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier

Flemish Gothic Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier

Located in Kent, Dover

A Flemish six light Gothic silver plated chandelier, currently for candles but has been electrified

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier with Six Arms by Erik Hoglund
Chandelier with Six Arms by Erik Hoglund

Chandelier with Six Arms by Erik Hoglund

By Erik Höglund

Located in San Francisco, CA

Erik Hoglund Iron chandelier with six arms for candles. Handmade strain and glass in shades of blue

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Vintage Antler Chandelier with Forged Iron Suspension
Vintage Antler Chandelier with Forged Iron Suspension

Vintage Antler Chandelier with Forged Iron Suspension

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Antler Chandelier with Forged Iron Suspension A beautiful filigree forged iron chandelier

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 1850s
Antique French Napoleon III Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 1850s

Antique French Napoleon III Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 1850s

Located in Asaa, DK

chandelier for four candles. Suspended from a canopy with three linked chain. Gilt bronze (ormolu) with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Egyptian Motif Pair of Regency Candleholders by George Penton English circa 1808
Egyptian Motif Pair of Regency Candleholders by George Penton English circa 1808

Egyptian Motif Pair of Regency Candleholders by George Penton English circa 1808

By George Penton

Located in Incline Village, NV

brass chandelier with provisions for holding 45 candles still hangs. It is the oldest of these types of

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE CHANDELIER WITH CRYSTALS
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE CHANDELIER WITH CRYSTALS

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE CHANDELIER WITH CRYSTALS

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant chandelier with brass skeleton, crystals and six lights. The brass structure is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

A Very Fine Silver over Bronze Chandelier in the Regency taste.
A Very Fine Silver over Bronze Chandelier in the Regency taste.

A Very Fine Silver over Bronze Chandelier in the Regency taste.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite & Elegant Example of Regency style Silver over Bronze Chandelier, originally for candles

Category

Antique 1860s French Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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Chandelier For Candles For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of chandelier for candles for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and iron, all chandelier for candles available were constructed with great care. Chandelier for candles have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chandelier for candles bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Candle, Milan, Erik Höglund and Kosta Boda each produced beautiful chandelier for candles that are worth considering.

How Much are Chandelier For Candles?

Chandelier for candles can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,900, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About Chandelier For Candles
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No chandeliers do not have candles but the chandelier evolved from the candelabra, which used candles as their light source. Some chandeliers have light fixtures that are designed to look very much like candles while others have moved in a modern direction and look nothing like their candelabra predecessor. Shop a collection of chandeliers and candelabras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Pillar candles are tall and quite thick, making them slow-burning. They can come in any color though don't really vary in shape.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pricket candle is a sharply pointed candlestick used as a candle stand. On its sharp metal point, a candle is stuck to hold it in place. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pricket candle options to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A candle sconce is a wall fixture for candles that is used as a decorative element nowadays. On 1stDibs, shop from a range of antique and vintage candle sconces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hurricane lamps are designed to work in high winds because a glass chimney protects the flame. Hurricane candles use liquid paraffin rather than wax and can burn longer and with less odor and smoke. Shop a range of antique and modern hurricane lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A candle shade is a fixture or cover that is positioned over a candle's flame to protect it. It enhances the light from a candle while minimizing the glare. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary candle shades from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chandeliers are called chandeliers because the earliest designs were wooden fixtures that held taper candles. The name comes from the French word for candle, "chandelle." On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique and vintage chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To burn a Fornasetti candle, first trim the wick to remove any soot. Then, light the candle and allow it to burn for up to three hours. Use a snuffer to extinguish the candle, as blowing out the flame can disturb the wax. Find a collection of Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Christian Dior has a scented candle line called La Collection Privée Christian Dior. This collection doesn’t just include candles; you can find complimentary fragrances and gift boxes. Find Dior candles from the La Collection Privee Christian Dior collection from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A church candle is also called a prayer candle or votive candle. They are usually white or pale yellow and are intended to be burnt as an offering in Christian prayer ceremonies. Find a collection of antique and vintage candles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Candle snuffers are sometimes called "extinguishers," “dousing cones" and "doubters." However, you will normally see them referred to simply as candle snuffers. You can find a selection of antique and vintage candle snuffers from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The point of a candle snuffer is to extinguish candles more carefully. Using one to put out a flame is less likely to cause wax splatters and damage to the candle than blowing out the wick. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique candle snuffers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dior candles are made from a variety of materials, depending on the style and fragrance of the candle you choose. Some variations are made with wax, and others are made with paraffin. The gorgeous glass jars are decorated with ornate patterns and are designed to be just as pretty as the candle smells. Find a selection of Dior candles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Chandeliers should be between half and three quarts, the width of the tabletop located below it, however, this is, of course, subject to change based on the size of the room.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A chandelier light is a type of candelabra lamp, meaning that it is a decorative branched suspension of lights mounted from the ceiling. A variety of antique, new and vintage chandeliers can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    An Empire chandelier refers to chandeliers crafted in the Empire style. Empire style furniture resembles Louis XIV furniture in its focus on symmetry — it’s rich with ornamentation and frequently sees an integration of Greek or Roman motifs. An Empire style chandelier will add visual appeal and a sense of grandeur of any room. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.