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Neoclassical Candlesticks

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
French Neolcassical Cast Bronze Boy w Torch Figural Candle Holder Statue 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
French Neoclassical cast bronze candlestick holder / candelabra featuring Art Nouveau styling with the figure of a young boy holding a torchiere above his head, on an ornate base. D...
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20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Bronze

Vallauris Pair of Candlesticks, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of candlesticks made at Vallauris, France, 1940s. Ceramic. Representation of braided candlesticks, Classic design from this period of the 40s. Very close to the work of Jérome M...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Ceramic

Victorian Neoclassical-Style Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Victorian Period, neoclassical-style, sterling silver Corinthian column candlesticks, made in the city of Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Hawksworth, ...
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1890s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Unusual Pair of Edwardian Period Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Unusual short pair of Edwardian Period, Neoclassical-style sterling silver candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1904, Thomas Bradbury and Sons...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful Art Deco style brass snake candle holder. circa mid-20th century Measures: 4.75"W × 3.25"D × 8.5"H Excellent original vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Brass

Pair of Neoclassical-Style Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical-Style, sterling silver Corinthian column candlesticks, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca 1915. Each candlestick measures almost 7 1/2 in...
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Pewter Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely pair of pewter candle holders with a beautiful patine. France circa 1780. Weathered condition with minor losses.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Pewter

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candleholders
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Fine pair of Wedgwood jasperware candleholder, neoclassical style item decorated with white flowers and leaves friezes on a sky-blue background. Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful versatile pair of sterling silver candlestick holders by Towle Silversmiths, circa mid to late-20th century, America. An elegant set for any dining table, mantle, sideboa...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style candlesticks, The Mueck-Carey Co., New York, Ca 1940. Each candlestick measures 9 inches high x 3 1/2 inches wide (at widest point - acros...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Antique Pair French Neoclassical Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair French Neoclassical Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks Elegant pair of 19th century French ormolu bronze single light candle holders. The tapered fluted shafts with acanthus c...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Bronze

Tall Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899 William Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, 1899 An impressive pair of 9" tall sterling silver candlesticks...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Small Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Great small wooden candleholder with its original gilding. Very nice type candleholder and rare to find. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathered, small losses and repair. H:29cm W:16,5cm ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Wood

Victorian Neoclassical-Style Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical-style, Victorian Period, sterling silver candlesticks, London, year-hallmarked for 1895, William Hutton and Sons - Makers. Each candlestick measures 3 inches wide (at wi...
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1890s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Collection Of 3 Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely collection of 3 wooden candleholders with traces of their original silver and color. Very nice type candleholder and rare to find in a group. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathere...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Wood

19th Century Pair of Parisian Engraved Candle Holders
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally fine pair of silver-plated candlesticks by renowned silversmiths Cailar Bayard. Founded in Paris by Noël Cailar and Pierre Bayard, the firm produced top-notch silver...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Silver Plate

Gorham Sterling Silver Floral Repoussé Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Gorham sterling silver Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930. A beautiful Repoussé pattern of roses, fans, shells, and scrolls. Each with a finger holder, charming for the bedsid...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

A Set of Four Sterling Silver Gorham Column Form Candlesticks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of four sterling silver corinthian column candlesticks. Made int he first quarter of the twentieth century, these elegant neo-classical style candlesticks are a full 12 inches...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Worn Silver Plate Candlesticks (3 Pairs Available)
Located in London, GB
These very decorative candlesticks were made in England in the 1970s. They are neoclassic in style and crafted with silver plate - they are worn in some areas. Please do take a look...
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1970s British Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Metal, Silver Plate

Large Pair of French Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very decorative, large (almost 80 cm high) pair of France candelabra from in the 19th century. Made of patinated bronze and standing on a marble base. Very detailed figures. Some c...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table or on a desk. Even if it features a classical shap...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Prickets Large Blue Candlesticks wired for Lamps
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Italian neoclassical table lamp bases from Tuscany, antique circular Rocchetto candleholders blue and Siena yellow painted pin...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Fabric, Wood

Gorham Neoclassical Corinthian Column Candlesticks for Broadmoor Hotel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These Broadmoor Hotel Neoclassical Corinthian Column Candlesticks, are a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. These candlesticks were made in 1914 using electroplated metalw...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Silver

Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899, Martin, Hall & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899, Martin, Hall & Co. A magnificent diminutive pair of late Victorian sterling silver candlesticks by Martin, Hall & Co., Sheff...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Bronze Bird Tripod Candle Stand
Located in New York, NY
Bronze bird tripod candle stand. Antique Italian softly patinated green bronze tripod oil lamp / votive candle stand in the classical style popular...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of Small 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candleholders / Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique small pair of neoclassical wooden candleholders with their old gilding, Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurement each.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Italian Carved Gold Giltwood Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Italian neoclassical style carved gold giltwood candlesticks converted to beautiful table lamps, features white cream gesso and gold gilt polychrome finish, solid car...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Metal

Italian early 19th Century Neoclassical Giltwood Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful period piece with its original hand carved gildwood base and beautiful iron candleholders. Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses H:46,5cm W:25cm D:23cm
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Iron

Pair of Roseville Zephir Lily Candle Stick Holders in Bermuda Blue, 1946
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of Roseville Pottery ceramic candle stick holders in the Zephyr Lily pattern on blue background are marked with molded "Roseville U.S.A. 1163 4 ½" on the bottoms. Zephir Lily p...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Ceramic, Pottery

Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlestick measures 11 1/6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches deep x 5 1/4 inches wide. Columns are swirled in design. The capital of each column is designed with acanthus leaves. The base of each candlestick is decorated with profiles of the Green Man (a good luck symbol...
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1890s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

2 Maitland Smith Marble Brass Delphins Dolphins Hurricane Candle Holders 9.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of late 20th century Maitland-Smith hurricane candlestick candleholders featuring a trio of bright brass delphins / dolphins / fish supporting acanthus leaf trimmed candle cups ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Brass

19th Century Italian Silver Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of 19-century Italian silver gilt candlesticks standing on a tripod-footed base with iron prickets that represents a luxurious blend of elegance and practicality, characterist...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Silver Leaf

17" Vintage Candlestick Holder Turquoise Glass Frosted
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Enhance your interior decor with this charming Vintage Candlestick with Turquoise Frosted Glass texture. This delightful candle holders exudes a ti...
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1950s Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Glass

Mid-20th Century Wedgwood Blue and White Jasperware Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This elegant pair of vintage candlesticks by Wedgwood is crafted in the brand’s signature blue and white Jasperware, a timeless ceramic known for its matte finish and classical desig...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Stoneware

French Bronze Column Candlesticks Neoclassical, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of French gilt bronze Corinthian column candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa 19th century, France. Candlesticks depict the Corinthian column, made ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Bronze, Brass, Copper

Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Wood Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of antique 18th-Century Italian silvered wood tripod pricket altar candlesticks. These gorgeous cathedral candlesticks are a nice large size, silver gilded and ornate...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Wood

Antique Neoclassical Solid Brass Tall Candlesticks with Footed Base, 19th C.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of Neoclassical tall, baluster shaped brass candlesticks with a square footed base, mid to late 19th century. They have extra height in an elegant, symmetrical form with a turn...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Brass

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candlestick
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Wedgwood jasperware candlestick, neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style characters and trees on a sky-blue background. Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a typ...
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Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Ceramic, Stoneware

French Gold Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Candlestick Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of French gold gilt bronze candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-19th century, France. A raise...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Baluster Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage Neoclassical bronze candlesticks feature elegant baluster form with wide circular bases. The sculptural bodies with a twisted element are supported by round tiered ba...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Bronze

Bernardaud Lithophane Candle Votive by Bernardaud
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Nativity Bernardaud Lithophane Candle Votive Candle holder, Backlit Scenes, in original box. Once this is lit up, it simply creates a warm and peaceful atmosphere in any space. A...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Italian Giltwood Urns Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning petite pair of 18th-Century Italian Neoclassical carved gilt wood gold leaf pricket candlesticks with metal bobeches. They measure 10" to the top of the candlestick and 12...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Giltwood

Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful versatile pair of sterling silver candlestick holders by Towle Silversmiths, circa mid to late-20th century, America. An elegant set for any dining table, mantle, sideboa...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Corinthian Column Candlesticks in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A matching pair of neo-classically styled candleholders. They are cast in solid brass and shaped as Corinthian Columns. Unknown European maker circa 1970-80. They are to be fitted wi...
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1970s European Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Brass

Corinthian Column Candlesticks in Brass
Corinthian Column Candlesticks in Brass
$247 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Tall Edwardian Sterling Silver Neoclassical Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Tall, Edwardian, sterling silver, neoclassical, column-form candlesticks, Birmingham, England, 1914, Bayliss and Coulthard - makers. Measures: 12 1/2 high x 5 wide x 5 deep (at squar...
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1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks. A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co., New York, USA. Austria, Late 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 8.5"H....
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Crystal

Newburyport Pewter Candlesticks by Towle, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of traditional pewter candlestick holders made by Towle Silversmiths. Sleek flared capitals and graduated round bases. Marked ‘Towle’ underneath. Each measures 3.75" tall x ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Pewter

Corinthian Column Candle Holder in Solid Silver
Located in Tilburg, NL
Corinthian column candle holder in solid silver Wonderful and highly detailed column candle holder in heavy silver. Great piece with a ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Silver

George III period pair of sterling silver candlesticks - hallmarked in 1792
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1792 by John Parsons & Co., this handsome pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are round in shape, and feature reed detailing, ...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Pair Vintage Hand Carved Turned Wood Candlesticks, Candle Holders
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved solid wood candlesticks in the classic hand turned style with lovely proportions. Exact age and maker unknown. Very good vintage condition. Very minor signs of wear. No ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Hardwood

Pair of neoclassical bronze candelabra with eagle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of neoclassical bronze candelabra with eagle Bronze candelabra with black and green patina Circa 1930 Origin France Excellent condition without restorations Some wear due to use...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Bronze

Majestic Pair Of Tall Patinated Rustic Metal Palm Tree Candle Stick Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of majestic tall metal palm tree candle holders sticks , nice patinated rustic finish great for Costal Hollywood regency home decor.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Metal

Circa 1860 Pair of English Brass Push-Rod Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 pair of brass push-rod candlesticks, English. Inverted beehive design. Lack push-discs. Square, cut-corner bases. 9.75" x 3 5/8" sq. We are a family business that has bee...
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1860s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Brass

Pair of Hurricanes with Cut and Polished Stars
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning and rare pair of vintage glass hurricane shades, each meticulously hand-cut and polished with 24 radiant star motifs encircling the glass. The precision of the cuts and th...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Cut Glass

Circa 1810 Dutch Pair of Cast Brass Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1810 Dutch pair of cast brass candlesticks. Oval base; simple columnar Ionic form. Some bends in bobeche; condition commensurate with age & use. 5.5" h., 4" x 3" base. We are ...
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1810s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Brass

Pair of silver-plated Candlesticks, probably 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of double candle holders with caryatids and a round base. Stamped on the bottom ‘A. C.’ with a grasshopper and ‘doubl.’
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Silver

Pair of Candleholders with Karyatids, Bronze & Marble, Berlin Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire candlesticks with bronze karyatids and white marble pedestals, crafted by Werner & Mieth in Berlin during the early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Naples White Porcelain Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Naples white porcelain candlestick. Early Ferdinando IV Empire period candlestick of acanthus leaf basket form issuing tapered co...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Porcelain

Lovely pair of candle holders by Maison Lancel in ceramic
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite pair of ceramic candle holders, signed "Lancel Paris Made in Italy" on the base, embodies refined craftsmanship and delicate artistry. Designed in the shape of bloomin...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Ceramic

Pair, Bronze Neoclassical Sea Serpent or Koi Fish Candleholders Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical bronze Koi fish or sea serpent figurative candlesticks, candleholders. These Asian inspired sculptural curved candlesticks feat...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Bronze

Neoclassical candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candlesticks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical candlesticks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candlesticks, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Wedgwood, and Mottahedeh. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for candlesticks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $22,400 while the average work can sell for $1,470.

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