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Magnificent Pair of Gilt-Bronze Figural Empire Period Candelabra, circa 1815
Magnificent Pair of Gilt-Bronze Figural Empire Period Candelabra, circa 1815

Magnificent Pair of Gilt-Bronze Figural Empire Period Candelabra, circa 1815

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A magnificent and highly important pair of gilt bronze figural empire period candelabra. French

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Figural Candelabra by Charles Cumberworth, circa 1850
Pair of Bronze Figural Candelabra by Charles Cumberworth, circa 1850

Pair of Bronze Figural Candelabra by Charles Cumberworth, circa 1850

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A pair of gilt and patinated bronze figural candelabra by Charles Cumberworth. French, circa

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Empire Figural Nike Candelabra Signed Meignan
Pair Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Empire Figural Nike Candelabra Signed Meignan

Pair Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Empire Figural Nike Candelabra Signed Meignan

By Meighan Morrison

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

aloft by a figure of Winged Victory on a domed foliate orb, are supported by an ormolu columnar base

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mythological Figural Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Candelabras
Pair of Mythological Figural Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Candelabras

Pair of Mythological Figural Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Candelabras

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in New York, NY

A pair of tall figural bronze nine light candelabras. A male satyr and female baccante in a dark

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabras
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabras

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabras

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finely chased figures of boy and girl. The bases re 4" x 4".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Monumental Pair 19th C Figural French Louis XV Style Bronze Candelabras Lamps
Monumental Pair 19th C Figural French Louis XV Style Bronze Candelabras Lamps

Monumental Pair 19th C Figural French Louis XV Style Bronze Candelabras Lamps

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

finely cast classical maiden figure in patinated bronze, gracefully supporting an elaborate gilt bronze

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Wonderful Pair Cherub Dore Bronze Putti Figure Candelabra Ormolu Mounted Marble
Wonderful Pair Cherub Dore Bronze Putti Figure Candelabra Ormolu Mounted Marble

Wonderful Pair Cherub Dore Bronze Putti Figure Candelabra Ormolu Mounted Marble

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful pair of Cherub doré bronze / putti figure pierced candelabra with ormolu mounts raised

Category

Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Art Deco 3-Arm Candelabra Woman Figure E.G. Webster & Sons
Art Deco 3-Arm Candelabra Woman Figure E.G. Webster & Sons

Art Deco 3-Arm Candelabra Woman Figure E.G. Webster & Sons

By E.G. Webster & Sons

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

. The figure is exquisitely crafted with incredibly detailed clothes and hair and fascinating facial

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Superior Pair of 19th Century Patinated & Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Superior Pair of 19th Century Patinated & Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Superior Pair of 19th Century Patinated & Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An exceptionally fine pair of 19th century patinated & parcel gilt bronze figural candelabra

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras
Pair of Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras

Pair of Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular pair of large antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze figural candelabras. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Period Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra, France 1780
Pair of Louis XVI Period Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra, France 1780

Pair of Louis XVI Period Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra, France 1780

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair of Louis XVI Period Gilt-Bronze and Marble Three-Light Figural Candelabra. Modelled as

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Staffordshire Figure of Male Triton John Flaxman by Wood Caldwell 19th Century
Staffordshire Figure of Male Triton John Flaxman by Wood Caldwell 19th Century

Staffordshire Figure of Male Triton John Flaxman by Wood Caldwell 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

removable single candle holder. Height: (entire overall as shown in image one) 10” (25.25cm). Width: (at

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Four-Branch Figural Candelabras
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Four-Branch Figural Candelabras

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Four-Branch Figural Candelabras

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Pair of large 19th century Napoleon III French Gilt Bronze Four-branch Figural Candelabras. One

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair Louis XVI Period Figural Patinated & Ormolu Cadelabrum on Marble Plinths
Pair Louis XVI Period Figural Patinated & Ormolu Cadelabrum on Marble Plinths

Pair Louis XVI Period Figural Patinated & Ormolu Cadelabrum on Marble Plinths

Located in New York, NY

A n Exquisite Pair of Louis XVI Period Figural Patinated and Ormolu Candelabrum on Marble Plinths

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard
Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

mounted figural candelabra by Henri Picard (French, Active from 1831-1864). The large and impressive pair

Category

Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra by Matthew Boulton
Pair of Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra by Matthew Boulton

Pair of Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra by Matthew Boulton

By Matthew Boulton

Located in Essex, MA

Depicting a boy holding candelabra arms on a stepped circular base with guilloche decoration.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Candelabras

Pair of Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Ten-Light Candelabra
Pair of Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Ten-Light Candelabra

Pair of Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Ten-Light Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent pair of Empire ormolu and patinated bronze figural ten-light candelabra Date: 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra
Large Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra

Large Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A pair of Large Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra. Each

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Three-Lite Candelabra
Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Three-Lite Candelabra

Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Three-Lite Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

The patinated plinths with a central applied winged putti in military garb flanked on either side by gilt applied masks within lozenges.

Category

Antique 1820s Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

An Elegant Pair of Antique French, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figure Candelabra
An Elegant Pair of Antique French, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figure Candelabra

An Elegant Pair of Antique French, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figure Candelabra

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An elegant pair of antique French, guilt and patinated bronze figure candelabra from the 1870s the

Category

Antique 1870s French Aesthetic Movement Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

18th C. Louis-Philippe Bronze Ormolu W White & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabrum
18th C. Louis-Philippe Bronze Ormolu W White & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabrum

18th C. Louis-Philippe Bronze Ormolu W White & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabrum

Located in Germantown, MD

A 18th Century Louis-Philippe Bronze Ormolu With White and Mottled Rouge Marble six-light Figural

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis Philippe Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19 Century Russian Empire Figural Gilt and Patinated  Bronze Candelabra
Pair of 19 Century Russian Empire Figural Gilt and Patinated  Bronze Candelabra

Pair of 19 Century Russian Empire Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A pair of Russian Empire figural candelabra featuring a patinated bronze caryatid holding a gilt

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks, circa 1860
Fine Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks, circa 1860

Fine Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks, circa 1860

By Etienne Le Hongre

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine pair of Louis XIV style gilt bronze figural candlesticks. French, circa 1860. A fine

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Figural Putto Seven-Light Candelabra, On Green Marble Pedestals
A Pair of Figural Putto Seven-Light Candelabra, On Green Marble Pedestals

A Pair of Figural Putto Seven-Light Candelabra, On Green Marble Pedestals

By Raingo Frères

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair of Magnificent and Palatial Patinated Bronze Figural Putto Seven-Light Gilt-Bronze, Rock

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Torchères

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Exposition Neo-Grec Silvered and Gilt Bronze Figural Bacchante Torchères
Pair of Exposition Neo-Grec Silvered and Gilt Bronze Figural Bacchante Torchères

Pair of Exposition Neo-Grec Silvered and Gilt Bronze Figural Bacchante Torchères

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse 1

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Highly Important Exposition Neo-Grec Silvered and Gilt Bronze Figural Bacchante Torchères

Category

Antique 1870s French Torchères

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Late 19th Century Six-Light Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras
Pair of Late 19th Century Six-Light Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras

Pair of Late 19th Century Six-Light Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

Fine pair of unusual six-light gilt bronze candelabras depicting a boy and a girl. The girl gathering wood; the boy carrying a bundle of wheat. Origin: French Date: circa 1880 ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French Patinated Bronze and Gilt-Metal and Alabaster Figural Lamps
Pair of French Patinated Bronze and Gilt-Metal and Alabaster Figural Lamps

Pair of French Patinated Bronze and Gilt-Metal and Alabaster Figural Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A Fine Quality Pair of French Patinated Bronze and Gilt-Metal Figural Lamps. Each cast as a putto

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra, Pair
19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra, Pair

19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra, Pair

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style patinated and gilt bronze figural two-light

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Green Marble Egyptian Style Candlesticks with God Figure
Pair of 19th Century Green Marble Egyptian Style Candlesticks with God Figure

Pair of 19th Century Green Marble Egyptian Style Candlesticks with God Figure

Located in Palm Desert, CA

circular pedestal. Each candlestick is composed of a full length Egyptian male figure standing with fisted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks Figural People Olympic Torch Bearer Women 19"H
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks Figural People Olympic Torch Bearer Women 19"H

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks Figural People Olympic Torch Bearer Women 19"H

Located in Greer, SC

Beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks featuring an Olympic torch bearer. Made from high-quality bronze, making these a unique set to add to your home decor. Measures slightly under 1...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Moorish Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra
Fine Pair of French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of French 19th century gilt bronze and patinated bronze figural four-light candelabra

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Gold-Plated Two-Arm Cherub Figural Candelabras, F. Linke
19th Century Bronze Gold-Plated Two-Arm Cherub Figural Candelabras, F. Linke

19th Century Bronze Gold-Plated Two-Arm Cherub Figural Candelabras, F. Linke

By François Linke

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Pair of 19th century bronze gold-plated two-arm cherub figural candelabras. F. Linke Gilt bronze

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Light Candleholders
19th Century Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Light Candleholders

19th Century Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Light Candleholders

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of gilt bronze three-light candelabra with kneeling putto holding the candleholders raised on richly elaborate base, France, late 19th century. Measures: Height 12.50 in / 3...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th C. Ormolu Figural 4 Light Candelabras, After P. Gouthiere
Pair of French 19th C. Ormolu Figural 4 Light Candelabras, After P. Gouthiere

Pair of French 19th C. Ormolu Figural 4 Light Candelabras, After P. Gouthiere

By Pierre Gouthiere

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous pair of French 19th century ormolu figural four light candelabras, after a model by

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of French White Marble and Gilt Bronze Figural Six-Light Candelabras
Fine Pair of French White Marble and Gilt Bronze Figural Six-Light Candelabras

Fine Pair of French White Marble and Gilt Bronze Figural Six-Light Candelabras

By Alfred Boucher

Located in New York, NY

A Fine Quality Pair of French White Marble with fine casting and Gilt Bronze Figural Six-Light

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Bronze 24-Carat Gold-Plated Six-Arm Figural Candelabras
Pair of 19th Century Bronze 24-Carat Gold-Plated Six-Arm Figural Candelabras

Pair of 19th Century Bronze 24-Carat Gold-Plated Six-Arm Figural Candelabras

By François Linke

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of stunning Louis XVI style 19th century bronze 24-carat gold-plated six-arm figural

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Pewter Hurricane Candleholders by Cipolla for Neiman Marcus
Pair of Italian Pewter Hurricane Candleholders by Cipolla for Neiman Marcus

Pair of Italian Pewter Hurricane Candleholders by Cipolla for Neiman Marcus

By Cipolla

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of large figural pewter hurricane candle holders by Cipolla, circa 2002. Created

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Set of Venetian/Murano Glass Candlesticks in Style of Salviati
Vintage Set of Venetian/Murano Glass Candlesticks in Style of Salviati

Vintage Set of Venetian/Murano Glass Candlesticks in Style of Salviati

By Salviati

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

- on the candle holder with figural stem; the colored glass is incased in layer of clear glass in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair of bronze candlesticks signed Barbedienne (1838-)
Pair of bronze candlesticks signed Barbedienne (1838-)

Pair of bronze candlesticks signed Barbedienne (1838-)

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Stockholm, SE

elegantly designed in a neoclassical style, featuring a caryatid figure supporting the candle holder, draped

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Silver statuette with figure on pedestal and chalice candle holder
Silver statuette with figure on pedestal and chalice candle holder

Silver statuette with figure on pedestal and chalice candle holder

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver statuette with a figure in perfect shape on a pedestal with a candle holder

Category

20th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Antique Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candle Holder, Circa 1650- 1750
Antique Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candle Holder, Circa 1650- 1750

Antique Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candle Holder, Circa 1650- 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful angel figure with candle holder. Beautiful traces of the original paint and gilding

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860
Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860

Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860

By Maison Deniere

Located in Lisse, NL

depth: 22 x 17 x 8.5 inches. The large figure candle holders are 21 inches in height. We have a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder Circa 1650-1700
17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder Circa 1650-1700

17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder Circa 1650-1700

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful angel figure with candle holder. Traces of the original paint visible, Italy, circa 1650

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.