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Antique Pair of Elegant Glass Figural Dolphin Candlesticks, circa 1930
Antique Pair of Elegant Glass Figural Dolphin Candlesticks, circa 1930

Antique Pair of Elegant Glass Figural Dolphin Candlesticks, circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

A pair of antique figural elegant glass candlesticks offer cups with ruffled rims over dolphin form

Category

Early 20th Century American Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

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

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

By Henri Picard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Candelabras

Materials

Slate, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Royal Crown Derby Candlesticks and Snuffers, "Red Aves" Dolphin Figural
Pair of Royal Crown Derby Candlesticks and Snuffers, "Red Aves" Dolphin Figural

Pair of Royal Crown Derby Candlesticks and Snuffers, "Red Aves" Dolphin Figural

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

4 figural dolphin base and hand trimmed 24k gold accents. Complete with their candle snuffers and

Category

Vintage 1960s English Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Gold

Wonderful Pair French Empire Dore Bronze Gilt Patinated Figural Candelabras
Wonderful Pair French Empire Dore Bronze Gilt Patinated Figural Candelabras

Wonderful Pair French Empire Dore Bronze Gilt Patinated Figural Candelabras

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful pair of French Empire doré bronze four-arm candelabras with a patinated winged woman atop a bronze sphere and decorated pedestal. Wonderful etched details throughout the br...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of Empire style gilt bronze figural three-light candleholders richly ornate with leaves

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Murano Green Iridescent Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Angel Candleholder Figure
Murano Green Iridescent Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Angel Candleholder Figure

Murano Green Iridescent Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Angel Candleholder Figure

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Kissimmee, FL

iridescent surface throughout. The head, halo, wings and candleholder are covered in gold leaf. The figure

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Victorian English Cast Brass Candlesticks with Rearing Figural Lions
Pair of Victorian English Cast Brass Candlesticks with Rearing Figural Lions

Pair of Victorian English Cast Brass Candlesticks with Rearing Figural Lions

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of solid brass candlesticks are unsigned, but believed to have been made in England in circa 1880, in the period Victorian style. The candlesticks are quite detailed in the...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

2 Art Deco Bronze Figure Candlesticks after Alberto Giacometti, signed A. Moreno
2 Art Deco Bronze Figure Candlesticks after Alberto Giacometti, signed A. Moreno

2 Art Deco Bronze Figure Candlesticks after Alberto Giacometti, signed A. Moreno

By A. Moreno, Alberto Giacometti, Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Lille, FR

A pair of bronze candlesticks in the style of Giacometti, depicting two stylized female figures. Signed A. Moreno. Set of 2

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Gilt and Bronzed Metal Figural Leaf 3-Light Candelabra circa 1900
Pair of French Gilt and Bronzed Metal Figural Leaf 3-Light Candelabra circa 1900

Pair of French Gilt and Bronzed Metal Figural Leaf 3-Light Candelabra circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of French gilt and bronzed metal candelabra offer three arm frame with leaf and vine foliate elements throughout, circa 1900 Measures: 18.5" H x 12.75" W x 3.75" D.

Category

20th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Large 18th Century Spanish Colonial Santos Torchère
Large 18th Century Spanish Colonial Santos Torchère

Large 18th Century Spanish Colonial Santos Torchère

Located in Forney, TX

An impressive Spanish Colonial santos figure church altar stick (candle holder), handcrafted in

Category

Antique 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Torchères

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder
17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder

17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

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

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder
18th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder

18th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful angel figure with candle holder. Multiple layers of old paint and silver visible, Italy

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder
17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder

17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

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

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Pink Floral Figural Sitzendorf Candle Holders
Pair Of Pink Floral Figural Sitzendorf Candle Holders

Pair Of Pink Floral Figural Sitzendorf Candle Holders

By Sitzendorf

Located in New Milford, CT

of Late 19th Century Sitzendorf Pink Figural Floral Encrusted Candelabra Holders** This exquisite

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

FIGURAL CENTERPIECE LADY CHERUBS SILVERPLATE CANDLES
FIGURAL CENTERPIECE LADY CHERUBS SILVERPLATE CANDLES

FIGURAL CENTERPIECE LADY CHERUBS SILVERPLATE CANDLES

Located in New York, NY

and leaves; with an applied pierced rim on the edge of the interior of the bowl; two candle holders at

Category

Antique 19th Century American Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Iris Figural Candlesticks
Iris Figural Candlesticks

Iris Figural Candlesticks

By A. Belokopytoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of ornate figural cast spelter painted three light candlesticks with branching iris plants

Category

Early 20th Century Candle Holders

Figural Silver Plated Candlesticks
Figural Silver Plated Candlesticks

Figural Silver Plated Candlesticks

Located in Vancouver, BC

Victorian candlesticks, finely cast with decorative figural faces.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Candle Holders

Pair   Bronze Figural Candelabra
Pair   Bronze Figural Candelabra

Pair Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in Markham, ON

Pair grand Tour Patinated Bronze Figural Pompeiian Style Candelabra

Category

Antique 19th Century Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Large Ormolu Figural Candelabra
Large Ormolu Figural Candelabra

Large Ormolu Figural Candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair Large Ormolu figural candelabra of winged classical women, French , Charles X, c1830 (later

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Pair of Figural Candelabra
Pair of Figural Candelabra

Pair of Figural Candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair of French or Russian Empire Bronze & Ormolu Figural Candelabra c.1810 The

Category

Antique 19th Century Candle Holders

Pair of Porcelain Figural Candlesticks
Pair of Porcelain Figural Candlesticks

Pair of Porcelain Figural Candlesticks

Located in Vancouver, BC

Pair of Porcelain Figural Candle Sticks with minor repair at top of female figure. Great detail on

Category

20th Century Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Figural Candlesticks
Pair of French Figural Candlesticks

Pair of French Figural Candlesticks

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A pair of Empire figural candlesticks in gilt bronze set on sienna marble bases.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Figural Charles X Candelabra
Large Figural Charles X Candelabra

Large Figural Charles X Candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair French Charles X Large Figural five light Ormolu Candelabra. The winged female figures

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Early Murano Figural Blackamoor Double Candlestick.
Early Murano Figural Blackamoor Double Candlestick.

Early Murano Figural Blackamoor Double Candlestick.

Located in Chicago, IL

candle holders of white and gold encased glass much as a butler would carry his serving trays.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

White Terracotts Animal Figure Candlesticks
White Terracotts Animal Figure Candlesticks

White Terracotts Animal Figure Candlesticks

Located in Westport, CT

Whimsical handcrafted animal candlestick by Parisian artist. Can be ordered with any animal - even your own dog or horse.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Candle Holders

19th C. Figural Candlestick (GMD#2102)
19th C. Figural Candlestick (GMD#2102)

19th C. Figural Candlestick (GMD#2102)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th Century Italian Carved, Giltwood Figural Candlestick (single) - in original condition

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Candle Holders

Pair Large Italian Bronze & Ormolu Figural Candelabra
Pair Large Italian Bronze & Ormolu Figural Candelabra

Pair Large Italian Bronze & Ormolu Figural Candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair Italian Bronze & Ormolu Figural Candelabra depicting a Roman Youth & Maiden each holding a

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Egyptian Revival Figural Porcelain Candlestick
Antique French Egyptian Revival Figural Porcelain Candlestick

Antique French Egyptian Revival Figural Porcelain Candlestick

Located in Vancouver, BC

A hand painted Porcelain figure of a topless kneeling Egytian woman clasping a candle socket

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Elizabeth Weistrop Bronze Figural Candelabrum & Nut Dish
Elizabeth Weistrop Bronze Figural Candelabrum & Nut Dish

Elizabeth Weistrop Bronze Figural Candelabrum & Nut Dish

Located in San Francisco, CA

At first glance, this unusual, whimsical piece probably doesn't "read" as a candle holder. But as

Category

Vintage 1970s American Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of 18th Century Figural Candelabra
Pair Of 18th Century Figural Candelabra

Pair Of 18th Century Figural Candelabra

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of carved and gilt wood puttti two light candelabra.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Pair of Regency Bronze and Ormolu Figural Candelabra
Pair of Regency Bronze and Ormolu Figural Candelabra

Pair of Regency Bronze and Ormolu Figural Candelabra

Located in London, GB

foliate upper sections with twin candle holders flanking a central spire balanced on the heads of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Continental Patina Bronze Figural Candleholders
Pair of Continental Patina Bronze Figural Candleholders

Pair of Continental Patina Bronze Figural Candleholders

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of Continental Patina Bronze Figural Candleholders on Red Marble Bases

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Pair 17th Century Carved Italian Figural Candlesticks
Pair 17th Century Carved Italian Figural Candlesticks

Pair 17th Century Carved Italian Figural Candlesticks

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of 17c carved, gessoed and gilt figural candlesticks. Appropriate wear for age.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Gold Leaf

French 19th century gilt-bronze figural candlesticks
French 19th century gilt-bronze figural candlesticks

French 19th century gilt-bronze figural candlesticks

Located in Miami, FL

Fine pair of French 19th century gilt-bronze figural candlesticks on black and rouge marble bases

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th century continental figural candlesticks
Pair of 18th century continental figural candlesticks

Pair of 18th century continental figural candlesticks

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A pair of carved and polychromed wood figural candlesticks representing kneeling angels holding

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Candle Holders

Early 19th Century French Bronze Figural Candelabra
Early 19th Century French Bronze Figural Candelabra

Early 19th Century French Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

candelabra. Each winged figure holds aloft in the right hand, a candelabra with scrolled branches with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Pair of vintage Murano glass figural candleholders
Pair of vintage Murano glass figural candleholders

Pair of vintage Murano glass figural candleholders

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

Nice pair of hand blown Murano glass figural candleholders. Black glass and clear glass with gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

Decorative Pair French Louis Philippe Figural Candelabra
Decorative Pair French Louis Philippe Figural Candelabra

Decorative Pair French Louis Philippe Figural Candelabra

Located in London, GB

, beautifully demonstrated in the base of the arms; depicting a flower stalk held by the figure, blossoming into

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Bronze Figural Six-Light Candelabra
Pair of Empire Bronze Figural Six-Light Candelabra

Pair of Empire Bronze Figural Six-Light Candelabra

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Empire bronze figural candelabra, each with patinated bronze caryatids holding aloft candle

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Los Castillo Pair Brass Figural Angel Candlesticks 1955
Los Castillo Pair Brass Figural Angel Candlesticks 1955

Los Castillo Pair Brass Figural Angel Candlesticks 1955

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

, Mexico. the winged angels in flowing robes, their arms raised to the sky, in hand with candle holders

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Palatial 19thc. French Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Palatial 19thc. French Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Palatial 19thc. French Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in Redding, CA

Imposing pair of fine quality gilt bronze candelabras, very well cast and beautifully gilded, electrified as lamps presently. Details everywhere you look With masks flanking the side...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Continental Bronze Figural Candelabra on Marble Plinths
Continental Bronze Figural Candelabra on Marble Plinths

Continental Bronze Figural Candelabra on Marble Plinths

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of beautifully modeled ca. 1900 candelabra, probably French, with bronze putto figures supporting four light gilt candelabra entwined with lilies. The columnar plinths are nic...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

An Enourmous Pair of Figural Painted Candelabras
An Enourmous Pair of Figural Painted Candelabras

An Enourmous Pair of Figural Painted Candelabras

Located in London, GB

A pair of 1960s/70s Enourmous Candleabra in the Manner of Serge Roche

Category

Vintage 1960s American Candle Holders

An Unusual Pair of Figural Ormolu Candelabra

An Unusual Pair of Figural Ormolu Candelabra

Located in London, GB

A Highly Unusual Pair of French Empire Gilt and Silvered Bronze Candelabra, in the form of Elizabethan Court Figures c.1820

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair large patinated and gilt bronze figural candelabra

Pair large patinated and gilt bronze figural candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair large patinated and gilt bronze figural candelabra on Vert Maurin marble bases, French Empire

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Set of Three Aluminum and Bronze Figural Candlesticks
Set of Three Aluminum and Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Set of Three Aluminum and Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning set of three Aluminum and Bronze Figural Candlesticks from the Modernisme period, c. 1900

Category

Vintage 1910s Spanish Post-Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Pair Gilt Bronze And Marble  Louis  XVI Figural Candlesticks
Pair Gilt Bronze And Marble  Louis  XVI Figural Candlesticks

Pair Gilt Bronze And Marble Louis XVI Figural Candlesticks

Located in Woodbury, CT

WHITE MARBLE BASES WITH GILT BRONZE MOUNTS SUPPORTING DRAPED FEMALES HOLDING ALOFT A SINGLE CANDLE

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Gorham Pair of Candlesticks 1868 Sterling Silver Figural
Antique Gorham Pair of Candlesticks 1868 Sterling Silver Figural

Antique Gorham Pair of Candlesticks 1868 Sterling Silver Figural

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1869 sterling silver candle sticks with 3-dimensional figures and birds by Gorham of

Category

Antique 19th Century American Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Pair of Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Candlesticks
A Pair of Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Candlesticks

A Pair of Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

A finely detailed pair of figural early 19th century French bronze candesticks. There is a male and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Pair of 19th Century Italian Terracotta Figural Pricket Stands
Pair of 19th Century Italian Terracotta Figural Pricket Stands

Pair of 19th Century Italian Terracotta Figural Pricket Stands

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th century Italian Baroque figural pricket stands. The figures are terracotta with wood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Candle Holders

Materials

Tin

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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 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.