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Pair of Iron Animal Figure Candle Holders
Pair of Iron Animal Figure Candle Holders

Pair of Iron Animal Figure Candle Holders

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. 20th Century Pair of Iron Animal Figure Candle Holders Made in France.

Category

20th Century More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Figural Candle Holder
Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Figural Candle Holder

Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Figural Candle Holder

By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

sterling silver candle holder/candlestick has a shaped figural column to a domed naturalistic base. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Patinated Bronze Art Deco Female Figure Candle Holders
Pair of Patinated Bronze Art Deco Female Figure Candle Holders

Pair of Patinated Bronze Art Deco Female Figure Candle Holders

Located in Malibu, CA

Pair monumental patinated bronze Art Deco candle holders. Designer and year unknown.

Category

20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cast Metal Art Nouveau Figural Candle Holder of a Robed Female
Antique Cast Metal Art Nouveau Figural Candle Holder of a Robed Female

Antique Cast Metal Art Nouveau Figural Candle Holder of a Robed Female

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

piece. This finish almost obliterates the ornate and stylized detailed features of the figure, but

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Art Nouveau More Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Pair of Bronze Egyptian Candle Holders - Marble Sticks
19th Century French Pair of Bronze Egyptian Candle Holders - Marble Sticks

19th Century French Pair of Bronze Egyptian Candle Holders - Marble Sticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French pair of Egyptian women figure candle holders made of hand crafted marble and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Figural Candlesticks (1865)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Figural Candlesticks (1865)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Figural Candlesticks (1865)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

leaf decoration to the rim. Victorian silver candle holders make an elegant, timeless gift for

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ursula Printz for Gustavsberg Studio, Candle Holder / Figure
Ursula Printz for Gustavsberg Studio, Candle Holder / Figure

Ursula Printz for Gustavsberg Studio, Candle Holder / Figure

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ursula Printz (1920-1993) for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. Candle holder / figure in glazed

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Antique Figural Elk Bronze & Crystal Candle Holders with Marble Bases C1880
Pair Antique Figural Elk Bronze & Crystal Candle Holders with Marble Bases C1880

Pair Antique Figural Elk Bronze & Crystal Candle Holders with Marble Bases C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair Antique Figural Elk Bronze & Crystal Candle Holders with Marble Bases C1880 Measures- 13.75"H

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces
Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces

Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces. Measure 7" in width x 4" in depth x 12" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Gilt Candelabras Female Maiden Figural Candles
Pair French Gilt Candelabras Female Maiden Figural Candles

Pair French Gilt Candelabras Female Maiden Figural Candles

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an eye catching pair of gilt Empire candelabras Of figural form, the candelabras

Category

Antique 1890s Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

2 Vintage Baroque Figural Brass Candelabra Candlestick Holders 17"
2 Vintage Baroque Figural Brass Candelabra Candlestick Holders 17"

2 Vintage Baroque Figural Brass Candelabra Candlestick Holders 17"

Located in Dayton, OH

Two vintage brass candelabras / candle sticks featuring two figures in Renaissance attire holding a

Category

Late 20th Century Baroque Revival Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 19th century.
A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 19th century.

A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 19th century.

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 1815s Gilt bronze. Recessed pedestal base

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Three-Candle Wall Sconce with Mask C1920
Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Three-Candle Wall Sconce with Mask C1920

Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Three-Candle Wall Sconce with Mask C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Three-Candle Wall Sconce with Mask C1920. 18" x 11 1/4" x 9 3/8

Category

Early 20th Century Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Figural Candlesticks
Pair of French Figural Candlesticks

Pair of French Figural Candlesticks

Located in Hudson, NY

A pair of gilt and patinated bronze figural candlesticks on marble plinths.

Category

Early 20th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Baroque Figural Pricket Candlesticks
Italian Baroque Figural Pricket Candlesticks

Italian Baroque Figural Pricket Candlesticks

Located in Hudson, NY

This impressive pair of carved and gilt wood figural candlesticks makes a dramatic statement in a

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Pair of Empire-Style Figural Candlesticks
Pair of Empire-Style Figural Candlesticks

Pair of Empire-Style Figural Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century silver-plated French Empire-style figural candlesticks. Measurements: Height

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Whimsical Pair of Patinated Bronze Figural Candlesticks
Whimsical Pair of Patinated Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Whimsical Pair of Patinated Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Located in Atlanta, GA

cast candle cup above his head, with upturned slippers standing atop globes resting on a tripartite

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Unusual Pair Of Russian Empire Figural Bronze Candelabras
Unusual Pair Of Russian Empire Figural Bronze Candelabras

Unusual Pair Of Russian Empire Figural Bronze Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

An important pair of Russian Empire Figural patinated and Dore Bronze six-light candelabras with

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Pair of Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Pair of Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Each Greek style classically draped male figure raising a three-light oil lamp shaped top on a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Nouveau Silvered Pewter Figural Candelabras
Pair of Art Nouveau Silvered Pewter Figural Candelabras

Pair of Art Nouveau Silvered Pewter Figural Candelabras

By Achille Gamba

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Art Nouveau silvered pewter candelabras with female figures surrounded by 8 arms (Attributed to WMF) (PRICED AS Pair)

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Candle Holders

Materials

Silver, Pewter

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

Pair of Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Each patinated bronze classically draped female figure supporting an acanthus-cast nozzle above a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Candlestick Mounted as a Lamp
Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Candlestick Mounted as a Lamp

Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Candlestick Mounted as a Lamp

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The standing draped female figure carrying a torch surmounted by a light locket, raised on a

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Angelic Figural Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Circa 1820
Pair of American Angelic Figural Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Circa 1820

Pair of American Angelic Figural Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Circa 1820

By Cornelius & Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

A fine pair of American angelic figural gilt bronze six light candelabra's with hand chased

Category

Antique 19th Century American Candle Holders

Pair of Hand Blown Salviati Venetian Swan Figural Candlesticks
Pair of Hand Blown Salviati Venetian Swan Figural Candlesticks

Pair of Hand Blown Salviati Venetian Swan Figural Candlesticks

By Salviati

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This pair of hand blown candlesticks are made of a very unusual green with a subtle iridescence featuring a charming swan connector who is encircling and peeking around the stem. Tal...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Figural Six Lght Candelabra
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Figural Six Lght Candelabra

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Figural Six Lght Candelabra

Located in Montreal, QC

This imposing pair of bronze figural six-light candelabra, one modelled as a putto, the other as a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Victorian Brass Figural Candlesticks
Pair Of Victorian Brass Figural Candlesticks

Pair Of Victorian Brass Figural Candlesticks

Located in Essex, MA

Each male figure in medieval dress holding two candle holders. Oval bases. From the estate of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Italian Provincial Style Figural Candlestick
Italian Provincial Style Figural Candlestick

Italian Provincial Style Figural Candlestick

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Provincial-style (20th Century) metal candlestick of character man with cane drinking from bottle

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Candlesticks

Materials

Cane

Antique European Brass Figural Candelabra
Antique European Brass Figural Candelabra

Antique European Brass Figural Candelabra

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique European Brass Figural Candelabra, with central winged bird, and six candle arms, raised on

Category

Antique 19th Century European Candelabras

Materials

Brass

19 Century French Chinoiseie Figural Candelabra
19 Century French Chinoiseie Figural Candelabra

19 Century French Chinoiseie Figural Candelabra

Located in Cypress, CA

An imposing French Louis XV style gilt bronze and patinated bronze Chinoiserie 3 light figural

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Patinated Bronze Figural Putti Candelabras
Patinated Bronze Figural Putti Candelabras

Patinated Bronze Figural Putti Candelabras

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of partial gilt and patinated bronze two light figural putti candelabra on marble basis

Category

Antique 1860s French Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

George Jones Majolica Egyptian Figural Candlestick
George Jones Majolica Egyptian Figural Candlestick

George Jones Majolica Egyptian Figural Candlestick

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

, holding the candle sconce above her head. This piece is one of a few George Jones pieces inspired by

Category

Antique 1870s Candlesticks

Materials

Majolica

Porcelain Figural Cherub Floral Candelabra
Porcelain Figural Cherub Floral Candelabra

Porcelain Figural Cherub Floral Candelabra

By Capodimonte

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian Capodimonte style Candelabra in porcelainporcelain with 5 lights and 2 figures.Very elaborated with cherubs and loads delicated applied flowers and fruits.Minor restauration.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

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

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Figural Candelabras

Located in Dallas, TX

and history to any space. These candle holders are intricately designed with figurals, making them

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair Directoire Ormolu & Bronze Figural Candelabras
Pair Directoire Ormolu & Bronze Figural Candelabras

Pair Directoire Ormolu & Bronze Figural Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

arms ending in candle cups, resting upon white marble pedestals with inset relief panels and gadrooned

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Neoclassical Figural Candlesticks
Pair of Neoclassical Figural Candlesticks

Pair of Neoclassical Figural Candlesticks

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Neoclassical candlesticks. The figures are modeled, showcasing flowing robes, recalling the form of Caryatids—sculpted women that supported architectural elements in ancien...

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Limestone, Bronze

Vintage Boho Male Figure Candlesticks - a Pair
Vintage Boho Male Figure Candlesticks - a Pair

Vintage Boho Male Figure Candlesticks - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Featuring a striking black sculptural design of a kneeling male figure holding up brass candle holders

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brass Toned Camel Figural 3-Light Candelabra
Vintage Brass Toned Camel Figural 3-Light Candelabra

Vintage Brass Toned Camel Figural 3-Light Candelabra

Located in Seattle, WA

A vintage brass toned figural candelabra in the form of a camel with three candle holders. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

18th Century Russian Figural Bronze Candelabra
18th Century Russian Figural Bronze Candelabra

18th Century Russian Figural Bronze Candelabra

Located in New Orleans, LA

have been fit for the Czar. These superb Louis XVI style figural bronze candelabra were created in the

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Clodion Figural Patinated Candelabra
Pair of Clodion Figural Patinated Candelabra

Pair of Clodion Figural Patinated Candelabra

Located in Atlanta, GA

PR. MANNER OF CLODION FIGURAL PATINATED CANDELABRA Manner of Michel Claude Clodion (French 1723

Category

Antique 1880s European Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Bisque Figure French Double Arm Candlestick
Bisque Figure French Double Arm Candlestick

Bisque Figure French Double Arm Candlestick

Located in Tampa, FL

A French double arm candlestick with a bisque figure of a woman with bronze dore fittings. It is

Category

Antique 1890s French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Figural Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Girandoles
Pair of Figural Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Girandoles

Pair of Figural Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Girandoles

Located in Charlottesville, VA

classical draped figure supporting a single candle cup. The gilt nozzles feature Greek key decoration and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Figural Chamberstick, French, circa 1875
Bronze Figural Chamberstick, French, circa 1875

Bronze Figural Chamberstick, French, circa 1875

Located in New York, NY

Bronze figural chamberstick, French, circa 1875.

Category

Antique 1870s French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

19thc Victorian Gilt Bronze / Crystal Figural Candelabra/ Girandole
19thc Victorian Gilt Bronze / Crystal Figural Candelabra/ Girandole

19thc Victorian Gilt Bronze / Crystal Figural Candelabra/ Girandole

Located in Opa Locka, FL

19thc Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze/ Cut Crystal Candelabra/ Girandole. Detailed figural male

Category

Antique 1880s American Early Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Good Pair of Antique English Regency Figural Candelabra
Good Pair of Antique English Regency Figural Candelabra

Good Pair of Antique English Regency Figural Candelabra

Located in London, GB

and ormolu. Each superbly cast & finished child holds up ormolu candle holders in each hand decorated

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Candelabras

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Empire Figural Bronze Candlesticks
Early 19th Century French Empire Figural Bronze Candlesticks

Early 19th Century French Empire Figural Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of rare early 19th century French Empire figural bronze candlesticks featuring patinated putti

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Pair Bronze Figural Cherub Candelabra, 19 Century
French Pair Bronze Figural Cherub Candelabra, 19 Century

French Pair Bronze Figural Cherub Candelabra, 19 Century

Located in Cypress, CA

putti figure flying over the clouds, carved rouge marble oval pedestal base, and four gilt bronze feet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large figural candlestick with nymph Femme fatale
Large figural candlestick with nymph Femme fatale

Large figural candlestick with nymph Femme fatale

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Large figural candlestick with nymph Femme fatale by WMF.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

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

Pair of French 19th Century Figural Bronze Candelabra

Located in Norwood, NJ

rouge marble plinths. Louis XVI form with rose pedal candle arms.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Figural Candelabra, Pair
Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Figural Candelabra, Pair

Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Figural Candelabra, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Figural Candelabra, late 19th century, each richly gilded, with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

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 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.