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
Pair of Neoclassical Candleholders
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Introducing a pair of solid brass and limestone candleholders., characteristic of the Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles. The figural candleholders are mounted on a limestone base...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Limestone, Brass
Antique Bronze Candle Holders with Glass Shades
Located in Hudson, NY
The collection of antique bonze candle holders, shown here, feature various heights, base designs and glass hurricane styles and colors. Whether used singly or in combination, they ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
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
Materials
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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, ...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1860s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
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.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candleholders
By Wedgwood
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...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
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....
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Floral Repoussé Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930, a Pair
By Gorham
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Boston and Sandwich Glass Co. White & Blue Dolphin Candlesticks, 1840–60
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous pair of circa 1840–1860 antique Boston and Sandwich Glass Company clam broth white and French blue pressed glass dolphin candlesticks.
Italian Renaissance-style dolphin s...
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Altar Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and large pair of neoclassical altar candleholders with traces of their original silver and gold,
Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small l...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling 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, ...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 antique neoclassical sterling silver candlesticks - Sheffield 1786
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1786 by John Parsons & Co., this handsome set of 4 George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are round in shape, and feature panelled sides,...
Category
1780s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Worn Silver Plate Candlesticks (4 Pairs Available)
Located in London, GB
These decorative candlesticks were made in England in the 1970s.
Neoclassic in style and crafted with silver plate - worn in some areas.
Beautifully decorated with leaves and a tap...
Category
1970s British Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Leaf
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Bernardaud Lithophane Candle Votive by Bernardaud
By Limoges, 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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Tommi Parzinger Round Base Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classically styled brass candlesticks with round bases and a tapering candle holder. Designed by Tommi Parzinger, 1960s. Professionally polished and lacquered.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
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.’
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
18th Century Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in Firenze, IT
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The backplate pierced with a vase ...
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Late 18th Century Polish Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Giltwood
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Copper, Brass, Bronze
Italian Laudarte SRL Gilt Bronze and Enameled Candlesticks with Flowers, a Pair
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Laudarte SRL Gilt Bronze and Enameled Candlesticks with Flowers, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of Italian gilt bronze and enamele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1970s European Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Italian Neoclassical Style Candleholders 1900 circa
Located in Milano, MI
Set of four Neoclassical style Italian candleholders in silvered copper dating back to the early 1900.
This fine set of table candleholders, could be electrified and becomes an elegant set of four table lamps...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Majestic Pair Of Tall Patinated Rustic Metal Palm Tree Candle Stick Holders
By Tommy Bahama
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.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Sterling Silver Cymric Candlesticks, Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exceedingly Rare and Important pair of Museum quality old English sterling silver Cymric candlesticks. Exceptional example of silver from the Art...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Candlesticks 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of very finely-chiselled French gilt bronze candlesticks crafted in the neoclassical style. The decoration is extremely intricate, particularly on the circular base and tulip-...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Silver Circular Chamberstick, 1820s
Located in Firenze, IT
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With a palmette, detachable scone ...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
19th Century Painted Walnut Candlestick
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique walnut candelabra brown painted, period 1800s, restored and wax polished
Measures cm: Height 90, diameter 25.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Walnut
Wonderful Neoclassical Set of 4 Old Sheffield Candlesticks - Circa 1790
Located in London, London
Made circa 1790, this charming set of 4 Antique Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks, are in the Neoclassical taste, with bands of acanthus...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sheffield Plate
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.