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Cobra Candlesticks

Pair of Asian Siamese Style Bronze Cobra Candlesticks
Pair of Asian Siamese Style Bronze Cobra Candlesticks

Pair of Asian Siamese Style Bronze Cobra Candlesticks

$450 / set

H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Asian Siamese Style Bronze Cobra Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Siamese-style (19/20th Century) bronze cobra candlesticks (PRICED AS PAIR)

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Anglo, Indian Engraved & Jeweled Bronze Cobra Candlestick
19th Century Anglo, Indian Engraved & Jeweled Bronze Cobra Candlestick

19th Century Anglo, Indian Engraved & Jeweled Bronze Cobra Candlestick

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Anglo- Indian Engraved & Jeweled Bronze Cobra Candlestick India, Circa 1890 One the finest examples of late 19th century Anglo- Indian bronze cobra candlesticks, ma...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of engraved brass cobra candlesticks - Bohemian style, 1960s
Pair of engraved brass cobra candlesticks - Bohemian style, 1960s

Pair of engraved brass cobra candlesticks - Bohemian style, 1960s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Design: Stylized representation of a rearing cobra with its hood spread. Function: Functional candlestick or decorative object.

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20th Century Bohemian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chiseled Bronze Cobra Candlesticks
Pair of Chiseled Bronze Cobra Candlesticks

Pair of Chiseled Bronze Cobra Candlesticks

$2,115Sale Price / set|36% Off

H 7.09 in Dm 6.7 in

Pair of Chiseled Bronze Cobra Candlesticks

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice pair of cobra candlesticks is made of a finely chiseled bronze.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Indian Bronze Cobra Candlestick, Naga Lamp, Hand-Hammered, Circa 1930
Indian Bronze Cobra Candlestick, Naga Lamp, Hand-Hammered, Circa 1930

Indian Bronze Cobra Candlestick, Naga Lamp, Hand-Hammered, Circa 1930

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Indian Bronze Cobra Candlestick, Naga Lamp, Hand-Hammered, Circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s
Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s

Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s A striking and highly sculptural Art Deco candlestick in the form of a cobra, crafted in silvered bronze during the 1920s–...

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Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s
Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s

Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s A striking and highly sculptural Art Deco candlestick in the form of a cobra, crafted in silvered bronze during the 1920s–...

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Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Enameled Bronze Cobra Snake Candlestick
Enameled Bronze Cobra Snake Candlestick

Enameled Bronze Cobra Snake Candlestick

$595

H 8.25 in W 7 in D 8.25 in

Enameled Bronze Cobra Snake Candlestick

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and enameled cobra form candlestick Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 7"W x 8.25"D x 8.25"H.

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Cobra Shaped Candlesticks
Pair of Cobra Shaped Candlesticks

Pair of Cobra Shaped Candlesticks

$2,200 / set

H 8 in Dm 4.5 in

Pair of Cobra Shaped Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940's Moroccan brass cobra shaped candlesticks. Measurements: Height of body: 8" Diameter at widest: 6.5"

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Vintage 1940s Moroccan Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Persian Style Brass Cobra Snake Candlestick
Persian Style Brass Cobra Snake Candlestick

Persian Style Brass Cobra Snake Candlestick

Located in Queens, NY

Middle Eastern Persian-style brass candlestick in the form of a cobra snake with incised black and red enamel decoration.

Category

20th Century Unknown Islamic Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck #4162-2 Candlestick "Cobra", Austria 2022
Carl Auböck #4162-2 Candlestick "Cobra", Austria 2022

Carl Auböck #4162-2 Candlestick "Cobra", Austria 2022

$811 / item

H 9.45 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Carl Auböck #4162-2 Candlestick "Cobra", Austria 2022

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

Carl Auböck #4162-2 candlestick "Cobra", Austria 2022.

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2010s Austrian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair Of 1920s Egyptian Revival Cobra Candleholders
Pair Of 1920s Egyptian Revival Cobra Candleholders

Pair Of 1920s Egyptian Revival Cobra Candleholders

$787 / set

H 6.89 in W 4.34 in D 5.52 in

Pair Of 1920s Egyptian Revival Cobra Candleholders

Located in London, GB

Pair of 1920s Egyptian Revival cobra candleholders. Wonderful solid brass, Art Deco candleholders with fine detailing. In excellent condition with light age-related wear. We present...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cobra Candle Holders - France, Circa 1920s
Pair of Cobra Candle Holders - France, Circa 1920s

Pair of Cobra Candle Holders - France, Circa 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Exotic pair of brass candlesticks with intricate etched pattern and red enamel finish.

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Early 20th Century French Candlesticks

Cobra Nickel Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Cobra Nickel Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Cobra Nickel Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Cobra Nickel Candle Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The serpent slithers through many of our stories, curling and rising with myth and memory. Inspired by centuries of s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Snake Candlestick Holder in Gold Gilt
Snake Candlestick Holder in Gold Gilt

Snake Candlestick Holder in Gold Gilt

Located in New York, NY

A textured metal cobra snake candlestick holder with a gold gilt finish on 'skin', circa early-20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Regency Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Small Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival
Pair of Vintage Small Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival

Pair of Vintage Small Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival

Located in Toronto, CA

A rare and captivating pair of vintage brass cobra snake candle holders in a smaller, highly sought-after scale. Crafted in the 1970s, these sculptural pieces feature finely hand-etc...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Snake Candlestick Holder in Gold Gilt
Snake Candlestick Holder in Gold Gilt

Snake Candlestick Holder in Gold Gilt

$675

H 6.63 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in

Snake Candlestick Holder in Gold Gilt

Located in New York, NY

A substantial textured metal cobra snake candlestick holder with a gold gilt skin, circa early-20th century.

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Early 20th Century Regency Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Candelabra Cobra G022 Cast Brass Gold coloured made in Spain by David Marshall
Candelabra Cobra G022 Cast Brass Gold coloured made in Spain by David Marshall

Candelabra Cobra G022 Cast Brass Gold coloured made in Spain by David Marshall

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The decorative Candelabre was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain from recycled materials. ...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Snake Candle Holders
Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Snake Candle Holders

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Snake Candle Holders

By George Edward & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive rare pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver candlesticks modelled in the form of cobra snakes; an addition of our ornamental silverware ...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Pair of Egyptian Revival Nickle-Plated Cobra-Form Candleholders
Pair of Egyptian Revival Nickle-Plated Cobra-Form Candleholders

Pair of Egyptian Revival Nickle-Plated Cobra-Form Candleholders

By Angel & Zevallos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and exotic pair of cobra-form candle sticks date from the 1920s during the height of the Tutankhamun discoveries in Egypt. They are fabricated in solid bronze and have r...

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Early 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Art Nouveau "Jeweled Cobra" Candlestick by Tiffany Studios
Art Nouveau "Jeweled Cobra" Candlestick by Tiffany Studios

Art Nouveau "Jeweled Cobra" Candlestick by Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

An Art Nouveau bronze and glass candlestick "Jeweled Cobra" candlestick by, Tiffany Studios decorated with a jeweled candleholder all finished in a gilt bronze finish further decorat...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Cool Pair of Brass Cobra Candlesticks from the 1930s
Cool Pair of Brass Cobra Candlesticks from the 1930s

Cool Pair of Brass Cobra Candlesticks from the 1930s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A very cool pair of Brass Cobra Candlesticks. Probably made in India during the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Large Stamped and Etched Brass Cobra Candlesticks
Large Stamped and Etched Brass Cobra Candlesticks

Large Stamped and Etched Brass Cobra Candlesticks

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A large pair of stamped and etched cobra candlesticks. Wonderful tall form, with candle holder protruding from the mouth of the cobras.

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Vintage 1960s Candle Holders

Pair Brass Cobra Candlesticks, mid 20th Century
Pair Brass Cobra Candlesticks, mid 20th Century

Pair Brass Cobra Candlesticks, mid 20th Century

Located in South Salem, NY

These exquisite brass candlesticks embody the captivating allure of the cobra.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Brass Cobra Candlesticks
Pair of Mid Century Brass Cobra Candlesticks

Pair of Mid Century Brass Cobra Candlesticks

Located in South Salem, NY

A brass pair of candelsticks each in the shape of a cobra. Cast brass has etched details on the length of the body and across the cup surface. Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

A Unique Pair of Cobra Candlesticks attributed to Anthony Redmille
A Unique Pair of Cobra Candlesticks attributed to Anthony Redmille

A Unique Pair of Cobra Candlesticks attributed to Anthony Redmille

Located in NYC, NY

A unique pair of figural candlesticks depicting a standing cobra. The entire body is exquisitely carved to show scales with glass eyes with metal tongue.Attributed to the great Engli...

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Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Candle Holders

Pair of Cobra Form Candlesticks, 1940s
Pair of Cobra Form Candlesticks, 1940s

Pair of Cobra Form Candlesticks, 1940s

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of cobra form candlesticks in brass with enamel decoration, Moroccan, circa 1940.

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Persian Style Brass Cobra Snake Candlestick - 20th
Persian Style Brass Cobra Snake Candlestick - 20th

Persian Style Brass Cobra Snake Candlestick - 20th

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Persian Style Brass Cobra Snake Candlestick - 20th polychrome sculpture - candlestick - India Middle Eastern Persian-style brass candlestick in the form of a cobra snake with incised...

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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

A pair of Raj period Indian bronze candlesticks in the form of striking cobras
A pair of Raj period Indian bronze candlesticks in the form of striking cobras

A pair of Raj period Indian bronze candlesticks in the form of striking cobras

Located in Central England, GB

This most decorative pair of Raj period Indian candlesticks has been heavily cast in bronze in the form of a striking cobra snake.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

1970s Golden Brass Italian Couple of Cobra-Shaped Candelsticks, with Contrasts
1970s Golden Brass Italian Couple of Cobra-Shaped Candelsticks, with Contrasts

1970s Golden Brass Italian Couple of Cobra-Shaped Candelsticks, with Contrasts

Located in Valladolid, ES

Awesome and fun couple of cobra-shaped golden brass candelsticks, Italian desig, with contrasts, a very nice detail for any corner.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Bronze Indian Cobra Snake Candleholder, Pair
Bronze Indian Cobra Snake Candleholder, Pair

Bronze Indian Cobra Snake Candleholder, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This piece is a pair of bronze cast Indian Cobra Snake candlestick holders. Each cobra is oriented upward and topped with a floral-shaped cup.

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Vintage 1970s Indian Metalwork

French Art Deco Brass Cobra Candlesticks
French Art Deco Brass Cobra Candlesticks

French Art Deco Brass Cobra Candlesticks

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H 8 in W 3 in D 5.25 in

French Art Deco Brass Cobra Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite pair of Art Deco brass Cobra candlesticks with scaled and coiled bodies.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Midcentury Bronze Cobra Candlesticks
Pair of French Midcentury Bronze Cobra Candlesticks

Pair of French Midcentury Bronze Cobra Candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of French midcentury bronze cobra candlesticks, each one realistically cast and modeled, warm original patina.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Enameled Brass Cobra Candlesticks
Pair of Midcentury Enameled Brass Cobra Candlesticks

Pair of Midcentury Enameled Brass Cobra Candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of midcentury enameled brass cobra candlesticks, each realistically cast and modled, with incised enamel decoration.

Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Cool Pair of Brass Cobra Candlesticks from the 1930s
Cool Pair of Brass Cobra Candlesticks from the 1930s

Cool Pair of Brass Cobra Candlesticks from the 1930s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A very cool pair of Brass Cobra Candlesticks. Probably made in India during the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios 'Cobra’ Candlestick Bronze Favrile Glass 'Pulled Feather' Shade
Tiffany Studios 'Cobra’ Candlestick Bronze Favrile Glass 'Pulled Feather' Shade

Tiffany Studios 'Cobra’ Candlestick Bronze Favrile Glass 'Pulled Feather' Shade

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Glenford, NY

Tiffany Studios ‘Cobra’ Candlestick made of Bronze with Tiffany Iridescent Favrile Glass ‘Pulled Feather’ Shade circa 1905-1910.

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Solid Brass Cobra Snake Sculpture Candlestick Holders
Pair of Solid Brass Cobra Snake Sculpture Candlestick Holders

Pair of Solid Brass Cobra Snake Sculpture Candlestick Holders

Located in New York, NY

A striking pair of solid brass Cobra snake sculpture candlestick holders. Beautiful details from base to top, with brass resembling snakeskin look and feel.

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Figural Hollywood Regency Coiled Cobra Snake Candlesticks - a Pair
Vintage Brass Figural Hollywood Regency Coiled Cobra Snake Candlesticks - a Pair

Vintage Brass Figural Hollywood Regency Coiled Cobra Snake Candlesticks - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Brass Figural Hollywood Regency Coiled Cobra Snake Candlesticks - a Pair. Circa mid 20th century Measurements: 13.5" H x 6.5" W x 8" D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Original, Antique Tiffany Studious Candlesticks, "Cobra Pattern" ca.1905
Pair of Original, Antique Tiffany Studious Candlesticks, "Cobra Pattern" ca.1905

Pair of Original, Antique Tiffany Studious Candlesticks, "Cobra Pattern" ca.1905

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Petaluma, CA

The graceful design has the look of a cobra, hence the reference to that. Still maintaining the original bobeches that hold the candlestick in place and is often missing.

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair Tiffany Studios Cobra Bronze Candlesticks with L.C.T. Favrile Lamp Shades
Pair Tiffany Studios Cobra Bronze Candlesticks with L.C.T. Favrile Lamp Shades

Pair Tiffany Studios Cobra Bronze Candlesticks with L.C.T. Favrile Lamp Shades

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair Tiffany Studios cobra bronze candlesticks with L.C.T. Favrile lamp shades.

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Unique Pair of Cobra and Snake Brass and Painted Enamel Candleholders
Unique Pair of Cobra and Snake Brass and Painted Enamel Candleholders

Unique Pair of Cobra and Snake Brass and Painted Enamel Candleholders

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool pair of vintage brass and painted enamel candlesticks shaped like a Cobra ready to strike. The candlesticks are intricately painted and can be disassembled into four piec...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Wonderful Modern Georg Jensen Cobra Set 3 Candle Holders Small Medium Large
Wonderful Modern Georg Jensen Cobra Set 3 Candle Holders Small Medium Large

Wonderful Modern Georg Jensen Cobra Set 3 Candle Holders Small Medium Large

By Georg Jensen

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Modern Georg Jensen Cobra Set 3 Candle Holders: Small Medium & Large

Category

20th Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Vintage Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival Style
Pair of Vintage Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival Style

Pair of Vintage Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival Style

Located in Toronto, CA

Striking and symbolic, this pair of vintage brass cobra snake candle holders is a bold statement of mysticism and design. Handcrafted in India during the 1970s, these pieces reflect ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival Style
Pair of Vintage Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival Style

Pair of Vintage Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival Style

Located in Toronto, CA

Striking and symbolic, this pair of vintage brass cobra snake candle holders is a bold statement of mysticism and design. Crafted in the 1970s, they feature highly detailed hand-etch...

Category

Mid-20th Century Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

French White Porcelain Jewelry Tray Catchall Vide-Poche or Ashtray
French White Porcelain Jewelry Tray Catchall Vide-Poche or Ashtray

French White Porcelain Jewelry Tray Catchall Vide-Poche or Ashtray

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

. #: LU1314222935752 Brass letter opener: LU1314223072042 Cobra snake candlestick holder: LU1314222968782 Marble sphere: LU1314222983832 (SOLD.)  

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Mid-20th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Chased and Painted Brass Cobra Candlesticks
Chased and Painted Brass Cobra Candlesticks

Chased and Painted Brass Cobra Candlesticks

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H 6.25 in W 5 in D 4.75 in

Chased and Painted Brass Cobra Candlesticks

Located in North Hollywood, CA

These charming cobra snake candlesticks are sure to add an exotic touch to any decor!

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Vintage 1930s Candlesticks

Tiffany Studios Cobra Candlestick
Tiffany Studios Cobra Candlestick

Tiffany Studios Cobra Candlestick

Located in Stamford, CT

On a scale of 1 to ten, this patina is a 10. Signed Tiffany Studios 1203

Category

Antique 19th Century Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze Cobra Candlestick
Tiffany Studios Bronze Cobra Candlestick

Tiffany Studios Bronze Cobra Candlestick

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H 7.88 in W 5 in D 6 in

Tiffany Studios Bronze Cobra Candlestick

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A green glass and bronze candlestick stamped and numbered "Tiffany Studios."

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Benares Brasswear Candleholders
Pair of Benares Brasswear Candleholders

Pair of Benares Brasswear Candleholders

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cobra design candlestick holders with rose and lime-green details.

Category

20th Century Indian Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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Cobra Candlesticks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cobra candlesticks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique cobra candlesticks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. Cobra candlesticks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Cobra candlesticks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many cobra candlesticks are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Angel & Zevallos and Constantin Wortmann produced popular cobra candlesticks that are worth a look.

How Much are Cobra Candlesticks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,298, while they’re typically $139 on the low end and $6,800 highest priced.

Finding the Right Candlesticks for You

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.