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Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Candelabra Wall Sconces - a Pair
Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Candelabra Wall Sconces - a Pair

Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Candelabra Wall Sconces - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Candle Holder 3 Arm Candelabra Wall Sconces - a Pair

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder
English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder

English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder

Located in London, GB

Antique English Regency figural inkwell with candle holder. In finely cast and original patinated

Category

Antique 1810s English Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Unusual pair of silver gilt candlesticks circa 1900
Unusual pair of silver gilt candlesticks circa 1900

Unusual pair of silver gilt candlesticks circa 1900

Located in London, GB

holding aloft a candle holder that unusually pivots. Of heavy quality, the hexaginal foot is loaded

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century English Regency Ormolu and Porcelain Figural Candlestick
19th Century English Regency Ormolu and Porcelain Figural Candlestick

19th Century English Regency Ormolu and Porcelain Figural Candlestick

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency-style (Late 19th Century) ormolu mounted porcelain candlestick (one) in the form of kneeling Chinese figures holding an urn.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Hagenauer Austrian Art Deco Figural Candle Holder
Hagenauer Austrian Art Deco Figural Candle Holder

Hagenauer Austrian Art Deco Figural Candle Holder

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This cast bronze Austrian art deco deer with a surprised look was designed by Karl Hagenauer (1898 – 1956) for his family firm, Werkstatten Haagenauer, in the 1930’s. The deer, whic...

Category

20th Century Austrian Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Gothic Revival Figural Metal Candle Screen
Gothic Revival Figural Metal Candle Screen

Gothic Revival Figural Metal Candle Screen

Located in Long Island, NY

A metal candle screen, mid-19th century, with a boy playing the bagpipes, holding up the frosted

Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Two English Art Deco Chrome Figural Josephine Baker Twin Candle Holders
Two English Art Deco Chrome Figural Josephine Baker Twin Candle Holders

Two English Art Deco Chrome Figural Josephine Baker Twin Candle Holders

Located in Port Hope, ON

These two English chrome Art Deco twin candle holders each feature a stylized silhouette of the

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Chrome

Silver Plated Figural Candelabra
Silver Plated Figural Candelabra

Silver Plated Figural Candelabra

Unavailable|$7,500 / set

Silver Plated Figural Candelabra

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ca. 19th century. Silver plated seven-candle candelabra decorated in the classical style. Note the

Category

Antique 19th Century Candle Holders

Pair of bronze figural candlesticks
Pair of bronze figural candlesticks

Pair of bronze figural candlesticks

Unavailable|$2,800 / set

Pair of bronze figural candlesticks

By Louis Kley

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of bronze patinated figural candlesticks signed L.Kley inside the arm of each figure. L.Kley

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pr. 1940s French Figural Candlesticks
Pr. 1940s French Figural Candlesticks

Pr. 1940s French Figural Candlesticks

Located in Toronto, ON

Figural 1940's candlesticks with a mono chromatic matt glaze

Category

Vintage 1940s French Minimalist Candle Holders

PAIR OF CONTINENTAL RENAISSANCE STYLE FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS
PAIR OF CONTINENTAL RENAISSANCE STYLE FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS

PAIR OF CONTINENTAL RENAISSANCE STYLE FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS

Located in San Francisco, CA

each with two candleholders on a twisting branch held by St. Christopher carrying the Christ child on his shoulder; mounted on a circular base.

Category

20th Century Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Empire Style Bronze Figural Candelabra, French, Ormolu, 19th Century
Empire Style Bronze Figural Candelabra, French, Ormolu, 19th Century

Empire Style Bronze Figural Candelabra, French, Ormolu, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Candelabrum in the form of a winged female upholding torch with six radiating and one central candlebranch, Original Restored Condition Originally $ 11,200.00 PLEASE CHECK OUT ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

A PAIR OF CHARLES X STYLE FIGURAL CANDELABRA. FRENCH, C. 1850
A PAIR OF CHARLES X STYLE FIGURAL CANDELABRA. FRENCH, C. 1850

A PAIR OF CHARLES X STYLE FIGURAL CANDELABRA. FRENCH, C. 1850

Located in New York, NY

ARMS, EACH FITTED WITH DOG MASKS AND CANDLE-NOZZLES AT THE ENDS, THE WHOLE HELD BY A FIGURE OF DIANA ON

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Silver Figural Candleholders
Silver Figural Candleholders

Silver Figural Candleholders

Located in Richmond, VA

Vintage, silver-plated figural candleholders, set of two.

Category

20th Century Torchères

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Figural Candelabra
Large Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Figural Candelabra

Large Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in Miami, FL

Large pair of 19th century Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze eight-light candelabra, in the manner of Clodion; each with two patinated bronze Putti supporting eight scrolling...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Art Nouveau Figural Lamps by Marcel Debut
Pair of French Art Nouveau Figural Lamps by Marcel Debut

Pair of French Art Nouveau Figural Lamps by Marcel Debut

By Marcel Debut

Located in New York, NY

pair of French Art Nouveau Lamps Over Statue by Marcel Debut in 1900, he made it to a jeweler in Paris. Marcel Debut 1865-1933. He was the son of the famous sculptor Didier Debut. In...

Category

20th Century French Candle Holders

Pair of Three-Glass Classical Figural Lighting Candelabrum, circa 1830-1840
Pair of Three-Glass Classical Figural Lighting Candelabrum, circa 1830-1840

Pair of Three-Glass Classical Figural Lighting Candelabrum, circa 1830-1840

Located in Providence, RI

figural motifs. Originally, these were silver plated and show now a beautifully worn copper foundation.

Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Brutalist Figure Candleholder 1970s, Germany
Vintage Brutalist Figure Candleholder 1970s, Germany

Vintage Brutalist Figure Candleholder 1970s, Germany

Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU

A vintage brutalist figure iron candleholder, figured, three armed. Great way to add character and

Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Iron, Copper

Pair of Japanese Bronze Figural Candlesticks
Pair of Japanese Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Pair of Japanese Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Located in New york, NY

Pair of 19th century Japanese bronze figural candlesticks. Meiji period.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Figural Candelabra, Pair
French Empire Style Figural Candelabra, Pair

French Empire Style Figural Candelabra, Pair

Located in Vancouver, BC

A pair of mid-19th century French Empire figural candelabra featuring a patinated bronze caryatid

Category

Antique 1850s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19TH Century Meissen Figural Candelabras
Pair of 19TH Century Meissen Figural Candelabras

Pair of 19TH Century Meissen Figural Candelabras

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

holds 3 candles . Superior quality.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Figural Candlesticks
Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Figural Candlesticks

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Figural Candlesticks

Located in Port Hope, ON

holders. Although two dimensional they feature figure details to both sides and thus can be displayed in a

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Chrome

Candlestick with a Figure of a Rhino
Candlestick with a Figure of a Rhino

Candlestick with a Figure of a Rhino

Unavailable|$9,568 / set

Candlestick with a Figure of a Rhino

Located in Warsaw, PL

decor: Malachite is often found in decorative items like sculptures, candle holders, vases, furniture

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Candelabras

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Louis XVI Style Figural Candelabra
Pair of Bronze Louis XVI Style Figural Candelabra

Pair of Bronze Louis XVI Style Figural Candelabra

Located in Vancouver, BC

A pair of figural candelabra of the highest quality gilt and patinated chased bronze. Each show a

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Austrian Art Deco Figural Candlesticks
Pair of Austrian Art Deco Figural Candlesticks

Pair of Austrian Art Deco Figural Candlesticks

Located in Chicago, IL

These charming stylized horses have the feeling of Hagenauer. They are unmarked.

Category

Vintage 1930s European More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Royal Worcester Porcelain Blush Ivory Candelabra, Figural Tambourine Man, 1885
Royal Worcester Porcelain Blush Ivory Candelabra, Figural Tambourine Man, 1885

Royal Worcester Porcelain Blush Ivory Candelabra, Figural Tambourine Man, 1885

By Royal Worcester

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Information: Color: Blush Ivory Type: Candle Holder Brand: Royal Worcester Dimension: 9.25" length x 6

Category

Antique 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Gec Art Deco Chrome, Bakelite & Hagenauer Figure Candlesticks
Pair of English Gec Art Deco Chrome, Bakelite & Hagenauer Figure Candlesticks

Pair of English Gec Art Deco Chrome, Bakelite & Hagenauer Figure Candlesticks

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1, Karl Hagenauer

Located in Port Hope, ON

Hagenauer stylized nude figure enameled in either red or green. A twin candle holder and this candlestick

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Figural Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Figural Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Figural Candlesticks

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th century bronze and crystal figural candlesticks.

Category

Antique 19th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th C. Pair of Gilt Bronze Figural Seven-Light Candelabra
19th C. Pair of Gilt Bronze Figural Seven-Light Candelabra

19th C. Pair of Gilt Bronze Figural Seven-Light Candelabra

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offered here is an exquisite pair of 19th-century gilt bronze figural candelabra, each a testament

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Figural Nude Triple Candleholders
Pair of English Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Figural Nude Triple Candleholders

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Figural Nude Triple Candleholders

Located in Port Hope, ON

This rare pair of English Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite triple candle holders each feature a

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Candle Holders

Materials

Chrome

Hand-Blown Salviati Venetian Dolphin Figural Candlesticks, Set of 2
Hand-Blown Salviati Venetian Dolphin Figural Candlesticks, Set of 2

Hand-Blown Salviati Venetian Dolphin Figural Candlesticks, Set of 2

By Antonio Salviati

Located in WARSZAWA, 14

. Figural dolphins add just the perfect amount of decoration allowing this set to work with many different

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco More Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Early 19th Century Marble & Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras
Pair of Early 19th Century Marble & Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras

Pair of Early 19th Century Marble & Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A pair of early 19th century marble and gilt bronze figural candelabras. Dimensions: 14.25" H x

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Figural Two-Tone Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Figural Two-Tone Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Figural Two-Tone Candlesticks

Located in New york, NY

Pair of 19th century French bronze figural two-tone candlesticks. Four figures of cupid throughout

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique French 19th Century Seven-Arm Empire Figural Candelabras
Pair of Antique French 19th Century Seven-Arm Empire Figural Candelabras

Pair of Antique French 19th Century Seven-Arm Empire Figural Candelabras

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Offered is this fine pair of bronze six-light candelabras, each with a classical female figure in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra
19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra

19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in New York, US

the highest quality, with neoclassical female figures holding candle arms in the form of a entwined

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair 18th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra
Pair 18th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra

Pair 18th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra

Located in New York, US

Our monumental pair of 18th century candelabra of French origin depict Roman neoclassical male and female holding cornucopia, finely carved from white marble, with four light ormolu ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Nude Figural Double Candleholders
Pair of English Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Nude Figural Double Candleholders

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Nude Figural Double Candleholders

Located in Port Hope, ON

supporting a candle socket with a conical chrome bobeche. Each figure stands on a circular disk in green

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Chrome

Exquisite Pair of French Gilt Bronze 9 Arm Figural Candelabras, Napoleon III
Exquisite Pair of French Gilt Bronze 9 Arm Figural Candelabras, Napoleon III

Exquisite Pair of French Gilt Bronze 9 Arm Figural Candelabras, Napoleon III

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

figural putti holding up leaf-molded brackets, foliate scrolled with tulip shaped candle cups & drip pans

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Figural Nude Candlesticks with Bakelite Accents
Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Figural Nude Candlesticks with Bakelite Accents

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Figural Nude Candlesticks with Bakelite Accents

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Port Hope, ON

This pair of English Art Deco figural female nude candlesticks feature a circular chrome beveled

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful Italian 800. Fine Silver Figural Candelabra, circa 1940 Signed Bilini
Beautiful Italian 800. Fine Silver Figural Candelabra, circa 1940 Signed Bilini

Beautiful Italian 800. Fine Silver Figural Candelabra, circa 1940 Signed Bilini

Located in Redding, CA

A fabulous pair of candelabra finely cast and chased, a beautiful design with the branches with a nice wide spread, the subject charming. Signed Bilini, circa 1940s, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Large 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Six-Arm Figural Rococo Candelabra
Pair of Large 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Six-Arm Figural Rococo Candelabra

Pair of Large 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Six-Arm Figural Rococo Candelabra

Located in Toronto, ONTARIO

A pair of centre, thread-mounted gilt bronze Rococo candelabra, the foliate curvilinear shafts each ornamented with a seated cupid musician and sprays of flowers and issuing six, tor...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair Figural Squires Silver Plate Candlestick Holders circa 1900
Pair Figural Squires Silver Plate Candlestick Holders circa 1900

Pair Figural Squires Silver Plate Candlestick Holders circa 1900

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Pair silver plate figural candlestick holders, circa 1900. Candle stick holders in the form of

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Clawfoot Silver Plated Figural Candle Holder C1890
Antique Clawfoot Silver Plated Figural Candle Holder C1890

Antique Clawfoot Silver Plated Figural Candle Holder C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Clawfoot Silver Plated Figural Candle Holder with Foliate Engraving C1890 Measures - 11.75

Category

Antique 19th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Two-Tone Patinated Bronze Figure Candle Holders
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Two-Tone Patinated Bronze Figure Candle Holders

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Two-Tone Patinated Bronze Figure Candle Holders

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a mantel or an office with this elegant pair of antique bronze candle holders. Crafted in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo More Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Figural Monkey Candle Holders
Pair of Figural Monkey Candle Holders

Pair of Figural Monkey Candle Holders

Located in Bellport, NY

Sculptural pair of iron monkey candle holders,good detaits,

Category

Vintage 1950s British Candle Holders

Set of Four Figural Sterling Silver Candle Sticks
Set of Four Figural Sterling Silver Candle Sticks

Set of Four Figural Sterling Silver Candle Sticks

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of Four "one of a kind' figural sterling silver candle sticks; German- Argburg city mark- 1765

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Neoclassical Figural French Rococo Gilt Bronze Candle Sticks
Pair of Neoclassical Figural French Rococo Gilt Bronze Candle Sticks

Pair of Neoclassical Figural French Rococo Gilt Bronze Candle Sticks

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Neoclassical figural French Rococo gilt bronze candle sticks feature cherubi playing

Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Oversized Figural Bronze Baroque Mirrored Candle Wall Sconces circa 1890
Antique Oversized Figural Bronze Baroque Mirrored Candle Wall Sconces circa 1890

Antique Oversized Figural Bronze Baroque Mirrored Candle Wall Sconces circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Wind God mask surmounting shaped and beveled mirrors with triple scroll arms terminating in candle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Candelabras

Materials

Metal, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Hurricane candle holders are glass cylindrical domes which go around a candle to protect the flame from getting doused. These candle holders can also be attached to the wall as a hurricane shade.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How tall a candle holder should be depends on the size of the candle you’re using and the overall look of the room. Compared to a candle, a holder should be at least as tall. When choosing candle holders, choose ones that won’t obscure the view. For example, lower candlesticks and candelabras work best on dining tables because they allow you to see the person across from you. On 1stDibs, find a range of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The difference between a candlestick and a candle holder is specificity. A candlestick is a tall turned decorative object typically used to display taper candles. Any object made specifically to hold candles is a candle holder. Candlesticks are candle holders, but there are other kinds, including tall shades called hurricanes and small cylindrical containers called votive cups. Shop an assortment of candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What 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.