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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

Antique Classical Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabra Lamp, circa 1890
Antique Classical Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabra Lamp, circa 1890

Antique Classical Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabra Lamp, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural table lamp offers candelabra having gilt bronze scrolled foliate form arms

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Wire, Metal, Bronze

Pair of Hand Blown Salviati Venetian Murano Figural Dolphin Candlesticks
Pair of Hand Blown Salviati Venetian Murano Figural Dolphin Candlesticks

Pair of Hand Blown Salviati Venetian Murano Figural Dolphin Candlesticks

By Salviati

Located in Great Barrington, MA

lovely display or addition to a collection. The blue full-figure dolphins are highlighted with gold leaf

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

20th Century Continental Solid Silver Gilt Pair of Figural Chambersticks
20th Century Continental Solid Silver Gilt Pair of Figural Chambersticks

20th Century Continental Solid Silver Gilt Pair of Figural Chambersticks

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century pair of massive and exceptionally decorative solid silver figural chamber

Category

20th Century German Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Large Ornate Antique French Solid Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Figural Base
Large Ornate Antique French Solid Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Figural Base

Large Ornate Antique French Solid Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Figural Base

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

candles with the inclusion of center post. The ornate pedestal base is detailed with leaves on either side

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Style Pair of Bronze & Malachite Antique Figural Candelabra
19th Century Empire Style Pair of Bronze & Malachite Antique Figural Candelabra

19th Century Empire Style Pair of Bronze & Malachite Antique Figural Candelabra

Located in Shippensburg, PA

figurals raise gilded stems of serrated foliage and budding flowers, the tips culminating in three fully

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Candelabras

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze, Onyx and Champleve Figural Candelabra, 19th Century
Pair of French Gilt Bronze, Onyx and Champleve Figural Candelabra, 19th Century

Pair of French Gilt Bronze, Onyx and Champleve Figural Candelabra, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

surmounted by foliate embossed candle socket and surrounded by four scroll form arms having figural gargoyle

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Candelabras

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Figural Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Copeland Candelabra with Putti, 20th C
Figural Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Copeland Candelabra with Putti, 20th C

Figural Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Copeland Candelabra with Putti, 20th C

By Copeland

Located in Big Flats, NY

and gilt decorated column having scroll form arms terminating in floral form candle receivers, seated

Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Impressive Pair of French Terracotta Figural Torcheres Modelled as Angels
Impressive Pair of French Terracotta Figural Torcheres Modelled as Angels

Impressive Pair of French Terracotta Figural Torcheres Modelled as Angels

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Third quarter 19th century, portrayed as standing and opposing, clasping a standard torchere in both hands to the left shoulder and right shoulder respectively. Measures: 145 cm, high.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Torchères

Pair of Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Figural Six Light Candelabra
Pair of Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Figural Six Light Candelabra

Pair of Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Figural Six Light Candelabra

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Montreal, QC

Supported by bronze putti, with five elegant arms around a central stem, these are well-modelled with acanthus. Each youthful supporter is braced on a leafy ground with garlands and ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Bronze, Ormolu and White Marble Figure Candelabra
Antique Pair of Bronze, Ormolu and White Marble Figure Candelabra

Antique Pair of Bronze, Ormolu and White Marble Figure Candelabra

Located in London, GB

A fine quality pair of early 19th Century bronze & ormolu Candelabra having well-cast classical ladies holding scroll branches with beaded & engine-turned sconces, supported on circu...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Classical Rococo Figural Gilt Bronze Cherub Candlesticks Circa 1870
Antique Classical Rococo Figural Gilt Bronze Cherub Candlesticks Circa 1870

Antique Classical Rococo Figural Gilt Bronze Cherub Candlesticks Circa 1870

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of Classical Rococo candlesticks offer gilt cast bronze construction with cherubs and floral elements in relief throughout, c1870 Measures- 8.5''H x 5.5''W x 5.5''D.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique & Large French 3rd Empire Bronze Figural Candlesticks with Birds, c1870
Antique & Large French 3rd Empire Bronze Figural Candlesticks with Birds, c1870

Antique & Large French 3rd Empire Bronze Figural Candlesticks with Birds, c1870

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of large French 3rd Empire figural candlesticks offer bronze construction with bird

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Period Doré Bronze Figural Candelabras, Circa 1810
Pair of French Empire Period Doré Bronze Figural Candelabras, Circa 1810

Pair of French Empire Period Doré Bronze Figural Candelabras, Circa 1810

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent pair of French Empire period doré bronze figural candelabra. Each of these beautiful

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Figural & Floral Five Light Candelabra Lamp with Cherub c1890
Antique French Figural & Floral Five Light Candelabra Lamp with Cherub c1890

Antique French Figural & Floral Five Light Candelabra Lamp with Cherub c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Neoclassical French Figural & Floral Five Light Candelabra Lamp with Cherub c1890 Measures

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair Figural Girandole Sultana Design Oil Lamps with Crystals C1880
Antique Pair Figural Girandole Sultana Design Oil Lamps with Crystals C1880

Antique Pair Figural Girandole Sultana Design Oil Lamps with Crystals C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Pair of Figural Girandole Sultana Design Oil Lamps with Crystals & Marble Bases, C1880

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Candle Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Figural Putti Candelabra Circa 1880
Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Figural Putti Candelabra Circa 1880

Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Figural Putti Candelabra Circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Figural Putti Candelabra with Scrolled Foliate Arms Circa 1880

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Period Gilt and Burnished Bronze Figural Four-Light Candelabra
French Empire Period Gilt and Burnished Bronze Figural Four-Light Candelabra

French Empire Period Gilt and Burnished Bronze Figural Four-Light Candelabra

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Firenze, IT

bronze figural empire period four lights candelabra. Each candelabrum is formed as a ormolu cornucopia of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra by Claude Francois Rabiat
Pair of French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra by Claude Francois Rabiat

Pair of French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra by Claude Francois Rabiat

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

These signed French Empire figural bronze candelabra are by the esteemed maker Claude Francois

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Rubbed Brass Bronze Bird Tree Branch Figural Candlesticks - a Pair
Vintage Rubbed Brass Bronze Bird Tree Branch Figural Candlesticks - a Pair

Vintage Rubbed Brass Bronze Bird Tree Branch Figural Candlesticks - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Rubbed Brass Bronze Bird Tree Branch Figural Candlesticks - a Pair. Item features One

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps
Large Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps

Large Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra Lamps

By François Rémond

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Large pair of French gilt and patinated bronze figural candelabra lamps, French, circa 1820-1830

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Ormolu Bronze Marble Single Light Figural Cherub Candlestick
Antique Pair of Ormolu Bronze Marble Single Light Figural Cherub Candlestick

Antique Pair of Ormolu Bronze Marble Single Light Figural Cherub Candlestick

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptional pair of French single light creamy off-white statutory marble and bronze mantle candlesticks of medium proportions, first half of the 19th century, possibly regency pe...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Candlesticks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Anglo-Indian Figural Brass & Marble Girandole Candelabra Set, circa 1890
Antique Anglo-Indian Figural Brass & Marble Girandole Candelabra Set, circa 1890

Antique Anglo-Indian Figural Brass & Marble Girandole Candelabra Set, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique girandole set offers cast brass construction with three elements, each with Anglo-Indian figures, marble bases and hanging cut crystals throughout, circa 1890 Measures:...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair Old Imari Candlesticks by Royal Crown Derby England, Figural Dolphin Bases
Pair Old Imari Candlesticks by Royal Crown Derby England, Figural Dolphin Bases

Pair Old Imari Candlesticks by Royal Crown Derby England, Figural Dolphin Bases

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

feature a figural dolphin on each corner. They are in wonderful vintage condition and yes, there are two

Category

Vintage 1980s British Candlesticks

Materials

Enamel

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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 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.