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Antique Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Candle Holder, XIX Century
Located in New York, NY
Antique Candle Holder in form of a Dragon Wrought Iron Italy, XIX Century ABOUT This unique and
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Antique 1890s Italian Medieval Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Dragon Candlestick Holder
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Japanese Meiji period Cloisonne candlestick holder decorated with a dragon. Finely
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Chinese Candle Holders in a Patinated Verdagris Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
. These large and impressive candle holders have three foo dog legs and a dragon wrapped around the column
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Russian Silver and Polychrome Cloisonne Enamel Candle Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarked candle sleeve. The capitals are supported by shaped columns incorporating a circular knop to the
Category

Antique 1890s Russian Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Meiji Period Bronze Dragon Form Candelabrum a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In two separate pieces, these bronze whimsical dragons hold a four arm candleholder in their mouths
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Venetian Salviati Hand Blown Dragon Candlesticks W/ Gold Leaf
By Salviati
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Dragon themed Venetian glass is one of the most sought after and rarest form of decoration and this
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Vintage 1920s Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Rare Pair of Antique Gothic Revival Bronze Wall Sconces with Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Pair of gilt bronze, Gothic Revival sconces with fierce dragon heads. If you are a collector of
Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra
Located in Hudson, NY
bronze bases. The candle branches issue from the female heads and terminate in winged dragon arms
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th C French Bronze Candlesticks in the Form of Chinese Figures C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
traditional costume and holding up torchieres which are finished with fluted candle holders with separate
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Antique 19th Century French Other Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Russian Malachite Miniature Candelabra
Located in Forney, TX
candle socket, at center a small candle holder platform, atop the hourglass form malachite standard with
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Early 20th Century Candelabras

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

C20th Pair Keller & Guerin French Pottery Candlesticks Lunéville Saint Clement
By Keller & Guérin
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
craquelé earthenware. Measures: 32.5cm H x 17cm diameter (9cm candle holder dish).
Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century Church Altar Candlestick
Located in Ongar, GB
places, Dragon like beasts on the base.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Church Altar Candlestick
19th Century Church Altar Candlestick
H 35.04 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Fine Quality Pair of Regency Period Candelabra
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The diamond and step cut base supporting an ormolu twin branch of dragon form this surmounted by
Category

Antique 1820s Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Large Pair of French Empire Period Candelabra, Attributed to Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in New York, NY
cast and hand-chiseled with exceptional detail and meticulous craftsmanship. Each candle holder is
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Winter Park, FL
and set with colorful cabochon jewels. Triangle base with fantastic winged dragons. Large prickets for
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Patinated Bronze Candelabras, Meiji Period, ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
designed as branches of mountain flowers entangled by a dragon, are mounted on the contemporary marble
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Porcelain Underglaze Blue Pair of Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
a central wide drip pan. The whole painted with underglaze blue dragons amongst clouds. Dimensions
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Located in New York, NY
turquoise base, showcases abstracted divine animals, such as dragons and snakes, as well as florals and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Chinese Porcelain and French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
. Each candelabrum supports five candle branches, each branch geometrically scrolled and applied with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Exotic Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Norwood, NJ
. Cherub figures with angel and fairy wings seated atop a winged dragon and crocodile holding a cornucopia
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque More Candle Holders

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabrum Centrepiece
By William Ker Reid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
side the inscription 'Maurice Reconnoissante' and a badge depicting the crest of a demi-dragon charged
Category

Antique 1820s British George IV Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elegant Viennese Silver and Enamel Large Cornucopia, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
The central silver group depicting St. George slaying a dragon with mother-of-pearl and faceted
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Meiji bronze Perfume Incense Burner
Located in Milano, IT
chiselled work depicting dragons. To complete the work we find surmounted by an openwork plate or lid that
Category

Antique 1830s Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji bronze Perfume Incense Burner
Japanese Meiji bronze Perfume Incense Burner
H 18.51 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
Pair Chinese Cloisonne Tapir Candlesticks, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
dragons and phoenixes in various colored enamels of mostly dark blue and red, but with areas of pink and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Candlesticks

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
period Japanese heavy black bronze candlesticks incense burner, censer decorated with Foo dogs, dragon
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Hand Casted Brass Candlestick Holder w/ Chinese Dragon, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
9" tall casted brass candle holder with Iron cast Chinese dragon wrapped around the candle stick
Category

Vintage 1920s Candle Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Solid Silver Candlesticks, Wang Hing, Canton, circa 1890
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
matted ground and the base with interwinding dragons amongst clouds, chasing the pearl of wisdom
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Meissen Porcelain Candlestick Holder Ornate Yellow Dragon
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen Porcelain candlestick holder ornate yellow Dragon Meissen Porcelain ornate yellow Dragon
Category

Late 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Japanese Meiji Period circa 1870 Pair of Bronze Dragon Candlestick Holders
Located in GB
Meiji bronze candlestick holders wrapped with dragons circa 1870 A lovely decorative pair, each
Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Dragon-Form Cloisonné Enamel Candelabra
Located in London, GB
dragon—with the candle stem rising from its back, culminating in a single candle holder above a drip pan
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Large Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Forged & Stylized Dragon Heads Snake Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
arms. In the middle there also is a separate, extra candle holder for lighting a real candle. If you
Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Neo-Gothic Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Wall Lights
By Alessandro Mazzucotelli
Located in Hastings, GB
of hand crafted Dragons are attributed to the Italian Master Ironworker Alessandro Mazzucotelli
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Set of 7 Antique Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Dragon Sculpture Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
dragon with a door knocker-like ring in their mouths. Each dragon comes with a raised candle holder on
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
candle holders. Manufactured in Germany around 1900. This luster will be a great addition to every log
Category

Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
chandelier with wrought-iron candle holders. The first chandeliers which are designated to the so-called
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
candle holders. The first chandeliers which are designated to the so-called lusterweibchen can be
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900
Wooden Carved Meermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Antique Wooden Carved Lusterweibchen of a Renaissance Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
candle holders. The first chandeliers which are designated to the so-called lusterweibchen can be
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Medieval Noble Lady ca. 1880s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
chandelier with wrought-iron candle holders. The first chandeliers which are designated to the so-called
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Handcarved Lusterweibchen of an Angel ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
antler and shaped as a chandelier with wrought-iron candle holders. The first chandeliers which are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
chandelier with wrought-iron candle holders. The first chandeliers which are designated to the so-called
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Mermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
antler and shaped as a chandelier with wrought-iron candle holders. The first chandeliers which are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Mermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900s
Antique Mermaid Lusterweibchen ca. 1900s
H 38.59 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Antique Handcarved Lusterweibchen of a Wine Waitress ca. 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
candle holders. The first chandeliers which are designated to the so-called lusterweibchen can be
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Victorian Lady ca. 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
is fixed to a deer antler and shaped as a chandelier with wrought-iron candle holders. The first
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

19th Century, Four Italian Carved Giltwood Louis XV Style Sconces
Located in IT
22 maximum (only mirror D 6 cm) The four delightful sconces with mirror and lamp holder, made in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Bronze Candleholder with Lotus Leaf and Frog
Located in Somis, CA
style. A golden dragon wrapping around the candle holder adds additional beauty.  
Category

20th Century Chinese Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Brass Dragon Motif Candle Holder
Located in Bastrop, TX
Unusual Chinese Old Heavy Brass Dragon Motif Spring-loaded Candle Holder. All decorations are all
Category

Antique 19th Century Tang Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

The Fire Breathing Dragon
By Crawford Furniture
Located in Fairfield, CT
What better creature to breathe fire than this friendly little Dragon? Actually, he is quite a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

Very Rare 19th Century Portuguese Majolica Dragon Candelabra
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceedingly fine and rare early 19th century Portuguese majolica glazed dragon, raised on a slab
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Silverplated Pricket Sticks
Located in Blacksburg, VA
. Engraved geometric band around the lip of the candle holder. Base decorated with Oriental dragons and a
Category

Vintage 1950s Asian Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

French Majolica Winged Sphinx Candlestick
Located in Sheffield, MA
, dragons, antlered animal and hieroglyphics. All on a glazed green background. The bottom marked with
Category

Antique 1870s French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Maiolica

Antique Pair of Rare French Cobalt Blue Cloisonné Candelabras, 1890
Located in Chicago, IL
dragon heads, concave triform cloisonné pedestal base resting on gilt bronze paw feet.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candelabras

Materials

Enamel, Metal, Bronze

Vintage 1950s Brass Dragon Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and elegant Gothic pair of solid brass candle holders. This rare pair present the mythical
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Vintage 1950s Saudi Arabian Classical Roman Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Silver Plated Dragon Candle Holders
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#9-019 A silver plated candle holder dragon.
Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Brass

Dragon Candlesticks
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exotic dragons embellish this pair of single candleholders.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Dragon Candlesticks
Dragon Candlesticks
H 8 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
Dragon Candleholders in Gilt Metal
Located in New York, NY
Asian Style pair of candleholders in gilt metal in the shape of dragons, with onyx eyes and pearls
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Dragon Candleholders in Gilt Metal
Dragon Candleholders in Gilt Metal
H 7.5 in W 14 in D 2.5 in
1950's Italian Bronze Dragon Candlesticks
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century set of two very unique Italian bronze candlesticks shaped in the form of dragons
Category

20th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

1950's Italian Bronze Dragon Candlesticks
1950's Italian Bronze Dragon Candlesticks
H 6.3 in W 2.56 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Solid Brass Antique Dragons Candleholders
Located in San Diego, CA
patinated, with an open mouth of 3/4" in diameter for a candle.
Category

20th Century Chinese Gothic Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Chinoiserie Victorian Cast Iron Dragon Candlestick
Located in Forney, TX
detailed, the antique oriental pair having a flowering candle holder stand to the top, over serpant shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Tall Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cranes or Bird Candle Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on brass cranes or storks holding candle cups in their beaks
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

18th-Century Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Dragon Chamberstick
Located in Downingtown, PA
and white Chinese Export porcelain chamberstick has a handle in the form of a dragon, with its feet
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

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Dragon Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of dragon candle holders is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique dragon candle holders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. Dragon candle holders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Dragon candle holders bearing Baroque or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made dragon candle holders over the years, but those made by Hung Chong & Co., Ligne Blanche and Wang Hing & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Dragon Candle Holders?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,593, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $68,500 highest priced.
Questions About Dragon Candle Holders
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Hurricane candle holders are glass cylindrical domes which go around a candle to protect the flame from getting doused. These candle holders can also be attached to the wall as a hurricane shade.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How tall a candle holder should be depends on the size of the candle you’re using and the overall look of the room. Compared to a candle, a holder should be at least as tall. When choosing candle holders, choose ones that won’t obscure the view. For example, lower candlesticks and candelabras work best on dining tables because they allow you to see the person across from you. On 1stDibs, find a range of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The difference between a candlestick and a candle holder is specificity. A candlestick is a tall turned decorative object typically used to display taper candles. Any object made specifically to hold candles is a candle holder. Candlesticks are candle holders, but there are other kinds, including tall shades called hurricanes and small cylindrical containers called votive cups. Shop an assortment of candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What vintage candle holders are called depends on their design. Narrow tall ones designed for tapers are candlesticks, while multi-armed taper holders are candelabra. Small holders are votive or tealight holders or cups depending on their dimensions. Find a selection of vintage candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What glass candle holders are called depends on their design. Curvy clear glass shades used to cover pillar candles are hurricanes, while smaller glass holders with closed bottoms are votive or tealight cups. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage glass candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most common candle holders in use during Medieval times was the simple candlestick. Today, antique candlesticks are sought after by art collectors and interior designers alike for their stylish versatility. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique and contemporary candlesticks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Some of the most common types of candle holders include candlesticks, candelabras, hurricanes and votive cups. A candlestick is a column-like holder for tapers, while a candelabra is a multi-armed taper holder with a single candlestick-like body. Hurricanes are tall round shades designed for pillar candles, and a votive cup is a small cylindrical holder for a votive candle or tealight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can use a variety of materials instead of a candle holder to serve the purpose of an actual candle holder. Put pillar and votive candles on decorative plates or trays, or rest them on a decorative tile, coaster or wood slice. You can drop votives and tealights in shallow bowls, clay pots, wine glasses and other vessels. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of decorative accents.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What the candle holders in churches are called depends on the design. Column-like holders for single tapers are candlesticks, while multi-branched holders for tapers are candelabras. Small candle holders used for memorial candles are votive holders. Find a collection of candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because pillar candle holders burn into themselves, they do not need a candle holder. But it makes sense to have a pillar plate at least to prevent wax residue from ending up on your furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What tall candle holders are called varies. Holders intended for pillar candles are hurricanes and are often made of glass. Tall wood or metal candle holders for one taper are candlesticks, while ones with multiple arms that accommodate more than one taper are candelabras. On 1stDibs, find a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A wall-mounted candle holder is called a candle sconce or a wall sconce. Sconces come in a variety of colors and shapes, sure to suit any decor style. You’ll find a wide range of candle sconces in a variety of decor styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A candle holder with multiple arms is called a candelabra or candelabrum. A candelabra or candelabrum is highly regarded as a decorative object and the classic, dramatic form of this type of candle holder is still an inspiration for lighting designers today. Shop a collection of antique and vintage candelabras from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    What an old-fashioned candle holder is called depends on its design. A tall holder meant for a single taper candle is a candlestick, while taper holders with arms that branch off a central column are candelabras. Shop a range of candle holders on 1stDibs.

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