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Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Figural Candelabra by Charles Ferrat, c. 1870
Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Figural Candelabra by Charles Ferrat, c. 1870

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Figural Candelabra by Charles Ferrat, c. 1870

By Charles Hippolyte Marcellin Ferrat

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Greek female figurals, each with complex and chaotic folds and twists of their togas falling with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Candelabras

Materials

Slate, Bronze

19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Figural Candlesticks, Debain c.1880
19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Figural Candlesticks, Debain c.1880

19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Figural Candlesticks, Debain c.1880

By Alphonse Debain

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century French solid silver candlesticks, exceptionally large and heavy gauge, each on shaped-quatrefoil base and embellished with shells and leaves, the cast supporting...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Figural Bronze Five-Light Column Candelabra, Winged Lion Design
Pair of Antique Figural Bronze Five-Light Column Candelabra, Winged Lion Design

Pair of Antique Figural Bronze Five-Light Column Candelabra, Winged Lion Design

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of antique bronze five-light candelabra feature five lights with lion heads, scrolls and acanthus arms on reeded columns each atop three feathered falcon feet, circa 1890. Me...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Signed Pair of a. Carrier Belleuse Bronze Figural Candelabras on Slate Bases
Signed Pair of a. Carrier Belleuse Bronze Figural Candelabras on Slate Bases

Signed Pair of a. Carrier Belleuse Bronze Figural Candelabras on Slate Bases

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse 1

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Some of the finest investment grade bronzes that can be purchased are by Albert Carrier Belleuse, one of France's most well-known sculptors. The pair of superb candelabras we have sh...

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Pair of Sevres Style Figural Blanc de Chine and Gilt Bronze Flower Candelabras
Pair of Sevres Style Figural Blanc de Chine and Gilt Bronze Flower Candelabras

Pair of Sevres Style Figural Blanc de Chine and Gilt Bronze Flower Candelabras

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Dating to the late 19th century this pair of French Sevres style candelabras features blanc de chine porcelain central figures of a young man and a young woman as gardeners mounted u...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Ormolu and Alabaster Candelabra
Pair of French Empire Ormolu and Alabaster Candelabra

Pair of French Empire Ormolu and Alabaster Candelabra

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

The Winged Figure Of Victory Holding 4 Candle Holders, Standing On A Sphere. Standing On Alabaster And

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Figural Cast Bronze and Brass Tripodial Candle Stand Greeting Card Holder
Figural Cast Bronze and Brass Tripodial Candle Stand Greeting Card Holder

Figural Cast Bronze and Brass Tripodial Candle Stand Greeting Card Holder

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a stunning table with outstanding cast bronze figures in the tradition of the Greeks or Romans. The table is most likely for use as a greeting card stand, but can easily be u...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Candle Stands

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Elkington & Co. Silverplate Lap Desk
Elkington & Co. Silverplate Lap Desk

Elkington & Co. Silverplate Lap Desk

By Elkington & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

and a figural candle holder at the center. The velvet-lined lid provides the ideal writing surface; it

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Erzgebirge German Folk-Art Candle Holder Figure
Erzgebirge German Folk-Art Candle Holder Figure

Erzgebirge German Folk-Art Candle Holder Figure

Located in London, GB

Erzgebirge German folk-art candle holder figure A rare early 20th century hand carved folk-art

Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Nude Smoking Stand Signed Frankart
Art Deco Nude Smoking Stand Signed Frankart

Art Deco Nude Smoking Stand Signed Frankart

Located in Redding, CT

slightly nouveau base, which tapers upward to blend into the figure's ankle. A sleek, nude figure candle

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Statues

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th C Chinese Statue Porcelain Figure Chinese Candle Holder
Antique 18th C Chinese Statue Porcelain Figure Chinese Candle Holder

Antique 18th C Chinese Statue Porcelain Figure Chinese Candle Holder

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Very interesting and beautiful statue of a figure holding a piece above his head

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Damian Garrido 2002 Spain Sculptural Candle Holders Figure 4/12 in 925 Sterling
Damian Garrido 2002 Spain Sculptural Candle Holders Figure 4/12 in 925 Sterling

Damian Garrido 2002 Spain Sculptural Candle Holders Figure 4/12 in 925 Sterling

By Damian Garrido, Juan and Paloma Garrido

Located in Miami, FL

Geometric modernist candle holders designed by Damian Garrido. A beautiful sculptural piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Cylinder Desk
Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Cylinder Desk

Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Cylinder Desk

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

figural putti and candle holders above an inlaid cylinder lift opening to reveal document drawers and a

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Caldlesticks
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Caldlesticks

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Caldlesticks

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

and the candle holder are in 925 silver while the world and the base are in rutinia briar. Italian

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Greek Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Of Empire Style Figural Candle Hurricane Lamps
Pair Of Empire Style Figural Candle Hurricane Lamps

Pair Of Empire Style Figural Candle Hurricane Lamps

Located in Norwood, NJ

Fine and large patinated bronze and marble candle lamps with fabulous wheel cut hurricane shades

Category

20th Century French Regency Candle Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Tiffany Studios Bronze Figural Mirror Candle Sconces
Antique Neoclassical Tiffany Studios Bronze Figural Mirror Candle Sconces

Antique Neoclassical Tiffany Studios Bronze Figural Mirror Candle Sconces

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of antique neoclassical candle wall sconces by Tiffany Studios feature scroll and foliate

Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Salviati Handblown Venetian Full Figural Dolphin Candlesticks
Salviati Handblown Venetian Full Figural Dolphin Candlesticks

Salviati Handblown Venetian Full Figural Dolphin Candlesticks

By Salviati

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Handblown two-color pink and green Venetian candlesticks with large-scale dolphin connectors. Beautifully executed and matched pair of dolphins.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Candle Holders

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Figural Antique Candelabra, 19th Century
Pair of Empire Style Bronze Figural Antique Candelabra, 19th Century

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Figural Antique Candelabra, 19th Century

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Shippensburg, PA

patinated winged figure of Victory holds aloft her bouquet of flowers from which sprout four large

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinoiserie Figural Porcelain and Ormolu Two-Arm Candelabra
Pair of Chinoiserie Figural Porcelain and Ormolu Two-Arm Candelabra

Pair of Chinoiserie Figural Porcelain and Ormolu Two-Arm Candelabra

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful pair of two-arm candelabra, each featuring a porcelain figure of a laughing boy set in

Category

20th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Ormolu

1960s A. Moreno Sculpture Bronze Figure Candleholders in Style of Giacometti
1960s A. Moreno Sculpture Bronze Figure Candleholders in Style of Giacometti

1960s A. Moreno Sculpture Bronze Figure Candleholders in Style of Giacometti

By A. Moreno, Diego Giacometti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Bronze sculpture candleholders Midcentury striking pair of bronze sculptures function as candleholders. Signed with artist name, A. Moreno. Mexico 1960s In the style of Diego Gia...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Figure Formed Candelabra in Empire Style
Figure Formed Candelabra in Empire Style

Figure Formed Candelabra in Empire Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Finely engraved and casted bronze. Full plasticized, feminine historical Egyptian representation. Measure: Height:62 cm Depth:25 cm

Category

20th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Jonathan Bonner Bronze Snake Figural Candleholders
Jonathan Bonner Bronze Snake Figural Candleholders

Jonathan Bonner Bronze Snake Figural Candleholders

By Jonathan Bonner

Located in Hyattsville, MD

These include the removable wax collection collars. Jonathan Bonner has had over 40 solo shows and is represented in many public and private collections throughout the United Stat...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brass Figural Candelabra with Dragons
Pair of Brass Figural Candelabra with Dragons

Pair of Brass Figural Candelabra with Dragons

Located in Antwerp, BE

Two very beautiful exclusive brass candlesticks with 2 arms for 3 candles. Very richly decorated

Category

20th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Candleholder / Figure, Woman
Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Candleholder / Figure, Woman

Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Candleholder / Figure, Woman

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic candleholder / figure, woman. Model L8. Measures: 31 x 22 cm

Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Figural Serpentine Candleholders
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Figural Serpentine Candleholders

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Figural Serpentine Candleholders

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning Chinese blue and white porcelain figural candleholders featuring an Asian man happily

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Lion Figural Candlesticks
A Pair of Gilt Bronze Lion Figural Candlesticks

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Lion Figural Candlesticks

Located in Norwood, NJ

Fine quality Continental 19th century parcel-gilt and patinated figural candlesticks featuring

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Classical Figural Gilt Metal Candelabra c. 1890
Antique Classical Figural Gilt Metal Candelabra c. 1890

Antique Classical Figural Gilt Metal Candelabra c. 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

three branch arms terminating in candle sockets, seated on stepped marble base, (being sold without

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Pair Continental, Probably French, Cold Painted Metal Figural Candlesticks
Pair Continental, Probably French, Cold Painted Metal Figural Candlesticks

Pair Continental, Probably French, Cold Painted Metal Figural Candlesticks

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

several generations. The candlesticks portray a running male and female holding a candle holder above

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Egyptian Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Spelter

Antique French Classical Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub & Lily Candlesticks
Antique French Classical Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub & Lily Candlesticks

Antique French Classical Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub & Lily Candlesticks

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of French Classical candlesticks offer cast and gilt bronze figural sculptures of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

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

Mid-20th Century Christmas Santa Figure from Erzgebirge

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

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

Category

Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural White Bisque Candelabra
Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural White Bisque Candelabra

Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural White Bisque Candelabra

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A pair of figural bisque porcelain (unglazed porcelain), candelabra each featuring a partially

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Salviati Venetian Figural Floral Candlesticks
Pair of Large Salviati Venetian Figural Floral Candlesticks

Pair of Large Salviati Venetian Figural Floral Candlesticks

By Antonio Salviati

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This pair of whimsically designed Venetian candlesticks feature the combination of pink, green and gold with an air of poetic license. The applied green "leaves" are light and airy a...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of 19th Century Figural Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Figural Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Figural Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Located in Paris, FR

A set of gilt and patinated bronze candelabra lamps, each with five branches intricately decorated with rinceau and scrolling foliages. Influenced by Louis XV style, with its flowing...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Baccarat Two-Light Frosted Glass Figural Candelabras
Pair of Baccarat Two-Light Frosted Glass Figural Candelabras

Pair of Baccarat Two-Light Frosted Glass Figural Candelabras

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Baccarat two-light frosted glass figural candelabras. Signed.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Candelabras

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique Figural Brass, Crystal & Marble Girandoles C1920
Pair of Antique Figural Brass, Crystal & Marble Girandoles C1920

Pair of Antique Figural Brass, Crystal & Marble Girandoles C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Antique Figural Brass, Crystal & Marble Girandoles C1920. Measures - 16.5"H x 13.25"W x

Category

20th Century Candelabras

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

Two 19th Century French Empire Figural Cast Bronze Candelabra
Two 19th Century French Empire Figural Cast Bronze Candelabra

Two 19th Century French Empire Figural Cast Bronze Candelabra

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of 19th century French Empire patinated bronze figural four-light candelabra, France, circa

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Two-Branch Candelabra, late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Cast Iron Figural Torcheres by A. Durenne
Pair of Cast Iron Figural Torcheres by A. Durenne

Pair of Cast Iron Figural Torcheres by A. Durenne

By Antoine Durenne Foundry

Located in London, GB

Each depicting a young male figure holding aloft a torch, on a pair of faux marble pedestals

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Torchères

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Empire Figural Bronze Three-Light Candelabra
Pair of French Empire Figural Bronze Three-Light Candelabra

Pair of French Empire Figural Bronze Three-Light Candelabra

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This pair of French gilt and patinated bronze neoclassic candelabra are finely cast with excellent detail.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

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Figural Candle Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a Figural Candle Holder?

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

Finding the Right Candle-holders for You

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

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

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

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

Questions About Figural Candle Holder
  • 1stDibs 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.