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Pair of French Ormolu Figural Candelabra, 19th Century
Pair of French Ormolu Figural Candelabra, 19th Century

Pair of French Ormolu Figural Candelabra, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Exquisite pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze five-light figural candelabra, 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Napolean III Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra
Pair of Napolean III Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra

Pair of Napolean III Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

bronze lions feet. Each maiden holds aloft a basket/urn from which five curved and rather angular candle

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Candlesticks
Pair of Antique Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Candlesticks

Pair of Antique Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Candlesticks

Located in New Orleans, LA

These are charming with their little crystal fringe.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair 19thc French Empire Bronze Male Figural Candelabra
Pair 19thc French Empire Bronze Male Figural Candelabra

Pair 19thc French Empire Bronze Male Figural Candelabra

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 19thc French Gold Bronze Male Mask Figural Candelabra. Very nice detail and stately candelabra.

Category

Antique 1890s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Porcelain Rococo Style Figural Candlesticks, ca. 1850
Pair of Porcelain Rococo Style Figural Candlesticks, ca. 1850

Pair of Porcelain Rococo Style Figural Candlesticks, ca. 1850

Located in Vero Beach, FL

candle holders is hand painted in exquisite detail and highlighted in gold. The enamel decoration has

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Pair of candlesticks modeled as standing putti blowing a horn with grapes and fruit base hanging over their shoulders, after Claude Galle. Measures: H 11-1/4 in, W 6-1/2 in.

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Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

"Cupid & The Torchbearer": Pair of Neale & Co. Pearlware Figural Candlesticks
"Cupid & The Torchbearer": Pair of Neale & Co. Pearlware Figural Candlesticks

"Cupid & The Torchbearer": Pair of Neale & Co. Pearlware Figural Candlesticks

By Neale & Co.

Located in Downingtown, PA

"Cupid & The Torchbearer": Pair of Neale & Co. Pearlware Figural Candlesticks Early 19th Century A

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George IV Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery

Brass Advent Candelabra with Madonna Figure by Ystad Metall, Sweden
Brass Advent Candelabra with Madonna Figure by Ystad Metall, Sweden

Brass Advent Candelabra with Madonna Figure by Ystad Metall, Sweden

By Ystad-Metall

Located in Göteborg, SE

This sculptural piece features four candleholders flanking a finely cast Madonna figure, evoking

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

A pair (2) of figural candelabra in the Louis XVI style.
A pair (2) of figural candelabra in the Louis XVI style.

A pair (2) of figural candelabra in the Louis XVI style.

Located in Berlin, DE

candle and three leafy lateral branches with volutes and rosettes, each with vase-like candle holders

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pair of Figural Candelabra by Elkington, Mason & Co
Pair of Figural Candelabra by Elkington, Mason & Co

Pair of Figural Candelabra by Elkington, Mason & Co

By Elkington Mason & Co.

Located in London, GB

Pair of figural candelabra by Elkington, Mason & Co English, circa 1860 Height 44cm, width 26cm

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of Regency Bronze and ormolu figural Candlesticks
Pair of Regency Bronze and ormolu figural Candlesticks

Pair of Regency Bronze and ormolu figural Candlesticks

Located in Folkestone, GB

A very fine quality pair of Regency bronze and ormolu candlesticks depicting young maidens with revealed breasts and holding their long dresses above their ancles. Each supports fine...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Ivanhoe Girandole, Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra c1850
Antique Ivanhoe Girandole, Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra c1850

Antique Ivanhoe Girandole, Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra c1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique "Ivanhoe" Girandole Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze & Crystal Three Arm Figural Candelabra with

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Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Candle Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Figural Candlesticks
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Figural Candlesticks

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Figural Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese-style (19/20th Century) blue and white porcelain reclining figures holding candlesticks (PRICED AS PAIR)

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout
Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout

Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This finely detailed, and hand chased pair of bronze candelabra were made by Pierre Chibout. Active 1806-24, he worked with Claude Francois Rabiat who's workshop he took over in 181...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Figural Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candelabra Barnards 1859
Figural Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candelabra Barnards 1859

Figural Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candelabra Barnards 1859

By Barnards

Located in London, London

Sterling Silver Candelabra, are beautifully modelled, each holding 3 candles, and with a female and male

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Louis XVIth transitional ormolu and white marble figural candelabra
Pair Louis XVIth transitional ormolu and white marble figural candelabra

Pair Louis XVIth transitional ormolu and white marble figural candelabra

Located in London, GB

which are two ormolu candle holders in the form of tulips. While unsigned, the form may be attributed to

Category

Antique 1770s French Candelabras

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Putti Candelabras on Marble Base
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Putti Candelabras on Marble Base

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Putti Candelabras on Marble Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant and decorative pair of 19th century gilt bronze figural candelabras, each featuring a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Candlestick with Rabbit Figure in Iron, France, 1930
Candlestick with Rabbit Figure in Iron, France, 1930

Candlestick with Rabbit Figure in Iron, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Candelabra We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads...

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Italian Gilded Wood Venetian Figural Torchère Candelabra Floor Lamp
Italian Gilded Wood Venetian Figural Torchère Candelabra Floor Lamp

Italian Gilded Wood Venetian Figural Torchère Candelabra Floor Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

elegant Italian midcentury carved wood and polychrome painted figure is holding a ten-arm candelabra. Each

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Torchères

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Antique French Bronze Figural Sticks, circa 1890
Pair of Antique French Bronze Figural Sticks, circa 1890

Pair of Antique French Bronze Figural Sticks, circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of Antique French Bronze Figural Sticks circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Oak Figural Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Oak Figural Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Oak Figural Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

detailed Roman maiden holding a spiraled torch terminating in a candle cup. The figures stand gracefully

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Oak

An Unusual Pair Of Gilt & Bronze Military Figure Candlesticks
An Unusual Pair Of Gilt & Bronze Military Figure Candlesticks

An Unusual Pair Of Gilt & Bronze Military Figure Candlesticks

Located in Steyning, West sussex

seated military figure under an umbrella spray hung with triangularly icicles drop and round spangles

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Victorian Bronze Dore Figural Candelabras
Pair of French Victorian Bronze Dore Figural Candelabras

Pair of French Victorian Bronze Dore Figural Candelabras

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian bronze dore 5 arm candelabras with 17th Century style figures (PRICED AS Pair)

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century candelabra. Patinated bronze figures centre the pieces.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Pair of ormolu figural two branch candelabra
French Empire Pair of ormolu figural two branch candelabra

French Empire Pair of ormolu figural two branch candelabra

Located in London, GB

An impressive pair of early 19th century French Empire ormolu candelabra, in the form of winged figures of standing ladies, holding aloft flowerhead decorated nozzles, linked by flor...

Category

Antique 1810s Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Cute Little Figure Angel Candleholder by Walter Bosse
Cute Little Figure Angel Candleholder by Walter Bosse

Cute Little Figure Angel Candleholder by Walter Bosse

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass blackened candleholder in form of angel figurine made in Austria in the 1950s.  

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Eleven-Light Silvered Bronze Large Figural Candelabra
Pair of Eleven-Light Silvered Bronze Large Figural Candelabra

Pair of Eleven-Light Silvered Bronze Large Figural Candelabra

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Large Candelabra in Silvered Bronze Neoclassical silvered bronze figural candelabra with 11

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze NIKE Figural Candelabra
Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze NIKE Figural Candelabra

Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze NIKE Figural Candelabra

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

original finish. The figure of Nike (Winged Victory) standing on a gilt globe holds aloft a five light

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th C. French Empire Marble and Bronze Figural Candelabra Mounted as Lamps
Pair 19th C. French Empire Marble and Bronze Figural Candelabra Mounted as Lamps

Pair 19th C. French Empire Marble and Bronze Figural Candelabra Mounted as Lamps

Located in Germantown, MD

arms and two arms candle holders, apparently unmarked. Approximate dimensions: overall to top of

Category

Antique 19th Century American Anglo-Japanese Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper

Fine Pair of Patinated Bronze Figural Torchères, circa 1890
Fine Pair of Patinated Bronze Figural Torchères, circa 1890

Fine Pair of Patinated Bronze Figural Torchères, circa 1890

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine pair of patinated bronze figural torchères. French, circa 1890. Each torchere is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Torchères

Materials

Bronze

Pair Stunning Large Solid Bronze 19th Century Draped Figural Maidens Candleabra
Pair Stunning Large Solid Bronze 19th Century Draped Figural Maidens Candleabra

Pair Stunning Large Solid Bronze 19th Century Draped Figural Maidens Candleabra

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

meticulous attention to detail, each candleabra showcases three intricately designed candle holders extending

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Revival Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Bronze Figural and Floral Candelabras, Circa 1830
Pair of Italian Bronze Figural and Floral Candelabras, Circa 1830

Pair of Italian Bronze Figural and Floral Candelabras, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian bronze five-arm figural candelabras with decorative floral motif, flanking rams

Category

Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Brass Figural and Floral Candlesticks, Circa 1770
Pair of French Brass Figural and Floral Candlesticks, Circa 1770

Pair of French Brass Figural and Floral Candlesticks, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French brass two-arm figural candlesticks with ladies holding fruit baskets, scrolled

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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Candlesticks

Pair of Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra, After Clodion
Pair of Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra, After Clodion

Pair of Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra, After Clodion

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra. After The Model by Clodion

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Antique Glass Figural Dolphin Lustres or Candleholders with Enamelling
Pair of Antique Glass Figural Dolphin Lustres or Candleholders with Enamelling

Pair of Antique Glass Figural Dolphin Lustres or Candleholders with Enamelling

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Italy in circa 1900 in the Victorian style. These candle holders are made of heavy molded clear glass

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Early 20th Century Italian High Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Pair French Directoire Bronze and Marble Neo-Classical Figural Candelabra
Pair French Directoire Bronze and Marble Neo-Classical Figural Candelabra

Pair French Directoire Bronze and Marble Neo-Classical Figural Candelabra

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

figures are modeled as Roman Vestal Virgins issuing three scrolling acanthus leaf candle branches. They

Category

Antique 1790s French Directoire Candelabras

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Wonderful Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Figural Regency
Wonderful Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Figural Regency

Wonderful Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Figural Regency

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large pair of French Empire gilt and patinated bronze figural Regency candelabra raised

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Candelabra Chandelier c1880
Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Candelabra Chandelier c1880

Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Candelabra Chandelier c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

terminating in candle sockets, c1880 Measures - 34.5"h x 25"diam Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Bronze and Ormolu Figural Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Bronze and Ormolu Figural Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Bronze and Ormolu Figural Candlesticks

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of 19th century Victorian bronze and Ormolu figural candlesticks. Period Victorian deeply

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Atlas Figural Candelabra
Pair of Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Atlas Figural Candelabra

Pair of Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Atlas Figural Candelabra

By Messenger & Phipson

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of Regency or William IV figural candelabra in form of Atlas and a globe. Six arms issuing

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Silver candlestick with flower held by female figure on cut-out base
Silver candlestick with flower held by female figure on cut-out base

Silver candlestick with flower held by female figure on cut-out base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver candlestick with flower supported by a female figure and set on an engraved

Category

Antique 19th Century European Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Angelic Figural Candelabras, Circa 1820
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Angelic Figural Candelabras, Circa 1820

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Angelic Figural Candelabras, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

filigree motif. Candelabras have been electrified into lamps. Can be turned back to candle if desired

Category

Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze French Louis XVI Style Figural Candelabra After Clodion
Pair of Bronze French Louis XVI Style Figural Candelabra After Clodion

Pair of Bronze French Louis XVI Style Figural Candelabra After Clodion

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A pair of Clodion inspired figural candelabra of the highest quality gilt and patinated chased

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Two Orientalist Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Torchères by Barbedienne
Two Orientalist Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Torchères by Barbedienne

Two Orientalist Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Torchères by Barbedienne

By Émile Guillemin, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

figural torchères in circa 1880. Guillemin was an accomplished artist, who regularly exhibited at the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

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Figural Candle Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic figural candle holder available at 1stDibs. Each figural candle holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. Your living room may not be complete without a figural candle holder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right figural candle holder, those designed in Empire, Neoclassical and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Émile Guillemin, Bjørn Wiinblad and Achille Gamba each produced at least one beautiful figural candle holder that is worth considering.

How Much is a Figural Candle Holder?

A figural candle holder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,950, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $159,741.

Finding the Right Candle-holders for You

For centuries, candles have been used in religious ceremonies such as Hanukkah, provided light to work or read by and more. During meals, the soft glimmer of candles adds warmth to a dinner table that no lighting solution could possibly imitate. With the right antique or vintage candleholder, candles can elevate a table setting or just help support your efforts to create a romantic atmosphere in any room.

When you combine the distinctive glow of a candle with a candleholder that matches the color scheme and decor you’ve painstakingly put together, the result can feel like magic. Finding the candleholder that best meets your needs can be daunting because you’re essentially bringing a piece into your home that is as important as the candle itself. Unsurprisingly, venturesome designers over the years have crafted innumerable alternatives to the traditional form of candleholders, and today a broad array of these decorative objects can be found on 1stDibs, whether they’re 19th-century candleholders made of silver or sleek mid-century modern glass candleholders for an understated accent to your dining area.

Try a tabletop orb candleholder from Lynne Meade Ceramics for a distinctive interpretation of this long-loved furnishing. An alluring pair of Georg Jensen stainless-steel candleholders, featuring pronounced organic curves, or Art Nouveau–informed natural-world motifs, on the other hand, can bring a dose of sculptural elegance to your living room.

If you’re more inclined to opt for antique or vintage pieces, find a collection that includes everything from simple wood taper candleholders to elaborate candelabras of gilt bronze or cut glass on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Figural Candle Holder
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a silver candle holder is real, find out if a magnet is attracted to it. Solid sterling silver and fine silver aren't magnetic. However, some silver plate candle holders may be. Silver plate is the term for items made of base metal and then finished with a layer of genuine silver. If the magnet sticks to your candle holders, they may be silver plate or constructed out of a different material. If you'd like an expert's assistance with the identification process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a variety of candle holders on 1stDibs.