At 1stDibs, there are several options of China candlestick holders available for sale. Each of these unique China candlestick holders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
ceramic and
porcelain. There are 50 antique and vintage China candlestick holders for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. China candlestick holders have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.
Modern,
Art Nouveau and
Hollywood Regency China candlestick holders are consistently popular styles. Many China candlestick holders are appealing in their simplicity, but
Diiis,
Souda and
Anna Rabinowicz produced popular China candlestick holders that are worth a look.
Prices for China candlestick holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, China candlestick holders begin at $68 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
Vintage, new and antique candlesticks and candleholders do not simply infuse a dining room with a soft, warm glow. They also add dimension, conjure drama and draw attention to a table or mantel. Despite their practical origins, today, decorative candlesticks and their holders elevate spaces by matching interiors or adding color and bold shapes.
For those who enjoy the rich pageantry of the Old Masters, candlesticks in the Baroque and Rococo styles offer intricacy and opulence. The design of Baroque candlesticks — thanks to the influence of the Catholic Church — often boasted complex shapes and featured biblical figures. While bronze candlestick holders have a long history dating back to the ancient world, many 17th-century candlesticks were made of luxurious silver. Armed with a disposable income and a desire to show off their status, the newly emerging middle class acquired candlestick holders as intricate art pieces, beautiful and opulent in their own right.
The Art Deco movement of the early 20th century saw candlesticks designed with simplicity and symmetry in mind. Art Deco candlesticks boast all manner of forms, ranging from sleek curves to bodies of ribbed crystal or bronze that take the shape of animals.
While some 20th-century-era candlesticks are akin to statues in their grandeur, these decorative items became especially fashionable in the mid-20th century for atmospherically illuminating dinner tables. Mid-century modern candlesticks frequently epitomize the streamlined functionality that we’ve come to associate with the era.
Find a comprehensive collection of vintage, new and antique candlesticks on 1stDibs.