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Mid-20th Century Christmas Angel Figure from Erzgebirge
Mid-20th Century Christmas Angel Figure from Erzgebirge

Mid-20th Century Christmas Angel Figure from Erzgebirge

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Beautiful colored wooden angel figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern

Category

Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

French Cast Iron Putti Figure Candelabra c. 1850's
French Cast Iron Putti Figure Candelabra c. 1850's

French Cast Iron Putti Figure Candelabra c. 1850's

Located in London, GB

figure at the centre is surrounded by Seven candle holders, it is the perfect statement piece for any

Category

Antique 1850s French Belle Époque Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze Figural Candlesticks, Putti Candleholders
Pair of Bronze Figural Candlesticks, Putti Candleholders

Pair of Bronze Figural Candlesticks, Putti Candleholders

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A lovely pair of solid bronze putti candlesticks richly decorated, circa 1920 Measures: Height 13 in (32.5 cm) Width/depth 4.50 in (11 cm) Weight 3 lb. each candelabra (1.500 kg...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Art Nouveau Figural Candelabrum by Gustav Gurschner
Bronze Art Nouveau Figural Candelabrum by Gustav Gurschner

Bronze Art Nouveau Figural Candelabrum by Gustav Gurschner

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in New York, NY

A polychrome bronze Art Nouveau figural candelabrum by Gustav Gurschner. A young woman with brown

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Tazza
Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Tazza

Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Tazza

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Tazza

Category

Antique 19th Century Candlesticks

Pair Painted  Bronze Figural Seven Light Floor Torcheres
Pair Painted  Bronze Figural Seven Light Floor Torcheres

Pair Painted Bronze Figural Seven Light Floor Torcheres

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic pair of painted bronze figural seven-light floor torcheres ( torchieres ). Stock number

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Torchères

Materials

Bronze

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

Substantial Pair of French Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in Wiscasset, ME

, bronze standing figure of a cherub holds three gilt bronze filigree branch candle holders in his arms

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Bjorn Wiinblad Unique Ceramics Candlestick/Figure, Woman, Rare
Bjorn Wiinblad Unique Ceramics Candlestick/Figure, Woman, Rare

Bjorn Wiinblad Unique Ceramics Candlestick/Figure, Woman, Rare

By Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bjorn Wiinblad unique ceramics candlestick/figure, woman. rare. Measures: 19.5 x 10.5 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Candlesticks

Pair of Figural Bronze Candelabras on Marble Bases
Pair of Figural Bronze Candelabras on Marble Bases

Pair of Figural Bronze Candelabras on Marble Bases

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of figural bronze candelabras on marble bases. Each having a pair of neoclassical full bodied

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Candelabras

French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candlestick, 1800-1810
French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candlestick, 1800-1810

French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candlestick, 1800-1810

Located in Kenilworth, IL

plinth. The figure, standing on one foot, holds a leafy form fire gilt candle cup above her head. France

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Clock Set with Two Figural Putti
French Bronze Clock Set with Two Figural Putti

French Bronze Clock Set with Two Figural Putti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French bronze clock set with two figural putti. The dimensions below are for the clock. The

Category

Antique 1870s French Candelabras

Antique French Neoclassical Bronze Figural Satyress Candelabras - a Pair
Antique French Neoclassical Bronze Figural Satyress Candelabras - a Pair

Antique French Neoclassical Bronze Figural Satyress Candelabras - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

patinated bronze satyress figures, lion and ram head ormolu, with six candle holders each. Circa Mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Heron & Turtle Candlesticks 19th C.
Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Heron & Turtle Candlesticks 19th C.

Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Heron & Turtle Candlesticks 19th C.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of figural candle sticks offer gilt cast bronze figures of herons with turtles in

Category

Antique 19th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Located in Montreal, QC

A pair of antique French gilt bronze figural candlesticks playfully and crisply modeled after

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XV Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique German Meissen School Hand Painted Figural Porcelain Candelabra
Antique German Meissen School Hand Painted Figural Porcelain Candelabra

Antique German Meissen School Hand Painted Figural Porcelain Candelabra

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Big Flats, NY

A pair of German Meissen School figural hand painted porcelain branch candelabra feature courting

Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks 19th C
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks 19th C

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Classical cast bronze figural candelabra offers three candle sockets, raised on foliate

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of French Bronze Figural Candelabra, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Monumental 19th century French Louis XV style ormolu and patinated bronze figural five-light

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Silverplated Bronze Figural Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Silverplated Bronze Figural Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Silverplated Bronze Figural Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

style branch of candle arms, standing on three-legged pedestals with griffins and shields.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Single 19th Century Baltic Empire Figural Three-Arm Candelabra
Single 19th Century Baltic Empire Figural Three-Arm Candelabra

Single 19th Century Baltic Empire Figural Three-Arm Candelabra

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

bronze candle arms on a central stem capped by a gilt bronze flame finial, the whole stands on a porphyry

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Pair of French Antique Victorian Six-Branch Figural Candelabras
Pair of French Antique Victorian Six-Branch Figural Candelabras

Pair of French Antique Victorian Six-Branch Figural Candelabras

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Pair of French Antique Victorian Six-Branch Figural Candelabras Each imposing with a figural

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Candelabras

Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candlesticks
Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candlesticks Stock Number: DA94

Category

Antique 19th Century European Candlesticks

Pair of Porcelain and Bronze Figural Five-Arm Candelabras
Pair of Porcelain and Bronze Figural Five-Arm Candelabras

Pair of Porcelain and Bronze Figural Five-Arm Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

A Fine Pair of Meissen Style Porcelain and Bronze Figural 5-Arm Candelabras. Stock Number: LC11

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Six-Arm Figural Candelabra
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Six-Arm Figural Candelabra

Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Six-Arm Figural Candelabra

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of neoclassical style bronze six-arm figural candelabra. Each depicting a maiden in Greek

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Winged Candelabra, 19th Century
Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Winged Candelabra, 19th Century

Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Winged Candelabra, 19th Century

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in New York, NY

sprout four large cornucopia candle arms. Each figure stands tipped-toed on a polished sphere.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Six Branch Candelabra, late 19th century, each with a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Neoclassical Style Figural Ormolu Candelabras after Mathurin Moreau
French Neoclassical Style Figural Ormolu Candelabras after Mathurin Moreau

French Neoclassical Style Figural Ormolu Candelabras after Mathurin Moreau

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Astoria, NY

French neoclassical style pair of ormolu and stone figural seven-light candelabras, the ormolu

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Candelabras

Materials

Stone, Ormolu

Pair of French Ormolu and Bronze Figural Candelabras, Circa 1830
Pair of French Ormolu and Bronze Figural Candelabras, Circa 1830

Pair of French Ormolu and Bronze Figural Candelabras, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French ormolu and bronze five-arm candelabras with flanking cherubs, candle bobeches, and

Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Quality Pair Antique English Figural / Hunting Candlesticks / Candelabra
Fine Quality Pair Antique English Figural / Hunting Candlesticks / Candelabra

Fine Quality Pair Antique English Figural / Hunting Candlesticks / Candelabra

Located in Bath, GB

This is a wonderful pair of late Victorian English candlesticks or two-light candelabra of exceptional heavy cast quality. They are in the form of an ancient hunter with ducks han...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair 19th Century Neoclassica French Patinated & Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Pair 19th Century Neoclassica French Patinated & Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Pair 19th Century Neoclassica French Patinated & Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

patinated figures of females in classical robes supporting six candle arms and standing on square pedestal

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Wood Polychrome Figural Pricket Candlesticks
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Wood Polychrome Figural Pricket Candlesticks

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Wood Polychrome Figural Pricket Candlesticks

Located in Bradenton, FL

18th century Italian giltwood candle bearing Angel pricket candlesticks. Each candlestick features

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Bjørn Wiinblad Large Ceramic Figure from the Blue House, Candlestick
Bjørn Wiinblad Large Ceramic Figure from the Blue House, Candlestick

Bjørn Wiinblad Large Ceramic Figure from the Blue House, Candlestick

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bjørn Wiinblad large ceramic figure from the blue house. Figure / candlestick, rider on horseback

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

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

Antique Ivanhoe Girandole, Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras c1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Classical Girandole Crystal & Figural Gilt Metal Candelabra c. 1890
Antique Classical Girandole Crystal & Figural Gilt Metal Candelabra c. 1890

Antique Classical Girandole Crystal & Figural Gilt Metal Candelabra c. 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

three branch arms terminating in candle sockets having hanging crystals, seated on stepped marble base

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Candelabras

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Two-Toned Bronze and Marble Figural Cherub Candelabras
Pair of Two-Toned Bronze and Marble Figural Cherub Candelabras

Pair of Two-Toned Bronze and Marble Figural Cherub Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Two Toned Bronze and Marble Figural Cherub Candelabras on Rouge Marble Base Stock Number

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Pair of Empire Style Two-Tone Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras
Pair of Empire Style Two-Tone Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras

Pair of Empire Style Two-Tone Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Empire Style Two-toned Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras: depicting Daphne and Apollo Stock

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candelabras

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Figural Bronze and Marble Candelabras
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Figural Bronze and Marble Candelabras

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Figural Bronze and Marble Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt and patinated figural bronze and marble

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Figural Parcel Gilt Bronze Candelabra 19th C
Antique French Louis XIV Figural Parcel Gilt Bronze Candelabra 19th C

Antique French Louis XIV Figural Parcel Gilt Bronze Candelabra 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

candle sockets over ebonized figure of Classical woman, raised on acanthus form footed base, 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Fine Neoclassical 3 Figure English Silver Plated Epergne Candelabra
Monumental Fine Neoclassical 3 Figure English Silver Plated Epergne Candelabra

Monumental Fine Neoclassical 3 Figure English Silver Plated Epergne Candelabra

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

A monumental fine neoclassical / Regency 3 figure English silver plated epergne with 6 candelabra

Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Figural Heron Candleholders c1890
Pair Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Figural Heron Candleholders c1890

Pair Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Figural Heron Candleholders c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Figural Heron Candleholders with Etched Glass Shades

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Staffordshire Pearlware Pair of Large Candlestick Figure Groups, 1790-1810
Staffordshire Pearlware Pair of Large Candlestick Figure Groups, 1790-1810

Staffordshire Pearlware Pair of Large Candlestick Figure Groups, 1790-1810

By Ralph Wood Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

Staffordshire pearlware pair of large candlestick figure groups, Liberty & Matrimony & "The Flute

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery

Vintage Pair of Italian Gilt Metal Figural Cherub Candelabra by Brevettato
Vintage Pair of Italian Gilt Metal Figural Cherub Candelabra by Brevettato

Vintage Pair of Italian Gilt Metal Figural Cherub Candelabra by Brevettato

By Brevettato

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage pair of Italian figural candelabra by Brevettato offers scroll and foliate form gilt

Category

20th Century Italian Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Metal

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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.