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Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folding Candle Holder in Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folding Candle Holder in Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folding Candle Holder in Rosewood

By Lauritz Jensen

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian folding candle holder in rosewood by Laurits Jensen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish More Candle Holders

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Folding Oak Bird Candle Holder, 5 Arms, 1970s
Scandinavian Folding Oak Bird Candle Holder, 5 Arms, 1970s

Scandinavian Folding Oak Bird Candle Holder, 5 Arms, 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Scandinavian folding candle holder in solid oak, produced during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Oak

Freeform Metallic Glazed 'Folded' Studio Pottery Candle Holder
Freeform Metallic Glazed 'Folded' Studio Pottery Candle Holder

Freeform Metallic Glazed 'Folded' Studio Pottery Candle Holder

Located in Meer, VAN

Freeform Metallic Glazed 'Folded' studio pottery candle holder. Early 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Foldable Paper Candle Chochin or Odawara Lantern
Antique Japanese Foldable Paper Candle Chochin or Odawara Lantern

Antique Japanese Foldable Paper Candle Chochin or Odawara Lantern

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique Japanese foldable paper candle lantern, often referred to as a chochin or odawara lantern, featuring a copper or brass top and base. These lanterns...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Folding Brass Candelabra
Mid-Century Modern Folding Brass Candelabra

Mid-Century Modern Folding Brass Candelabra

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Mid-Century Danish Modern Articulating Brass Candelabra Holds 6 tapers

Category

Mid-20th Century Candelabras

Materials

Brass

1960's Danish Laurs Jensen Rosewood Articulated Folding Candleholders Denmark
1960's Danish Laurs Jensen Rosewood Articulated Folding Candleholders Denmark

1960's Danish Laurs Jensen Rosewood Articulated Folding Candleholders Denmark

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful Danish Modern folding articulated rosewood candleholder designed by Laurs Jensen, circa 1960's. Made in Denmark and is stamped on the underside. Holds 6 candles and can be ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Candlesticks

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Arts & Crafts Brass Large Candelabras Late 19th Century Gothic
Pair Arts & Crafts Brass Large Candelabras Late 19th Century Gothic

Pair Arts & Crafts Brass Large Candelabras Late 19th Century Gothic

Located in Norwich, England

Four outer candle holders are arranged symmetrically either side of the central stem with sinuous scroll work.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Walnut wood dressing table: drawers, marble top and folding mirror, Italy
Walnut wood dressing table: drawers, marble top and folding mirror, Italy

Walnut wood dressing table: drawers, marble top and folding mirror, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique walnut dressing table, complete with drawer, white Carrara marble top and folding mirror with candle holder, original from the 19th century, from Piedmont (Italy).

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Dressers

Materials

Carrara Marble

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Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing
Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing

Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing

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H 6.11 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

Late Edo period chest of drawers for sewing

Located in CARLTON, AU

The whole look is rustic, blackened and simple, with refined details like the top is foldable with a candle holder revealed at the same time to suit situ accordingly.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique French Poudreuse
Antique French Poudreuse

Antique French Poudreuse

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H 27 in W 15 in D 11.5 in

Antique French Poudreuse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Charming painted small dressing table with fold down mirror, pull-out candle holder with leather top and one drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vanities

Materials

Wood

19th Century High-Adjustable Music Stand, France
19th Century High-Adjustable Music Stand, France

19th Century High-Adjustable Music Stand, France

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H 47.64 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

19th Century High-Adjustable Music Stand, France

Located in Greven, DE

The music rest mounted on a square rod is height-adjustable and can be locked in place with a brass knob. There are fold-out candle holders on the left and right. Condition: Beautif...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Transformable Table or Music Stand, Attributed: Canabas Paris
Late 18th Century Transformable Table or Music Stand, Attributed: Canabas Paris

Late 18th Century Transformable Table or Music Stand, Attributed: Canabas Paris

By Joseph Canabas

Located in Greven, DE

The use of castors, toothed mouldings, movable candle holders and folding desks is typical here.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Teak and Brass Folding Candleholder
Mid-Century Modern Articulating Teak and Brass Folding Candleholder

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Teak and Brass Folding Candleholder

By Lauritz Jensen, Dansk

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An brass ring at the top of the teak base can hold a 7/8" standard taper candle, the diameter is 2.5". Great find mid century Asian modern teak wood 3 sections multi level folding c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

1970s Folding Sculptural Wood and Brass Candle Holder for 9 Modern Splay
1970s Folding Sculptural Wood and Brass Candle Holder for 9 Modern Splay

1970s Folding Sculptural Wood and Brass Candle Holder for 9 Modern Splay

By Dansk

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Candle holder 1970s Modern Sculptural Splayed Folding Wood Brass Candle Holder for 9 4.88 tall x .75 d x 11 w Preowned original unrestored vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

1950s Tommi Parzinger Folding Brass Candelabra 6 Arm
1950s Tommi Parzinger Folding Brass Candelabra 6 Arm

1950s Tommi Parzinger Folding Brass Candelabra 6 Arm

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Vintage Brass 6 arm Candelabra Candle Holder Folding Attributed to Tommi Parzinger unmarked 8.13 h x 1 1/16, candle 1.34 fully extended Original unrestored vintage ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

1960s Wainberg Brutalist Brass Tri-Fold Menorah
1960s Wainberg Brutalist Brass Tri-Fold Menorah

1960s Wainberg Brutalist Brass Tri-Fold Menorah

By Wainberg Israel

Located in Norwalk, CT

A sculptural midcentury Brutalist style brass Menorah candleholder by Wainberg, made in Israel. Two bolted hinges and three sections allows for several different configurations. This...

Category

Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Wainberg Brutalist Brass Tri-Fold Menorah, circa 1960
Wainberg Brutalist Brass Tri-Fold Menorah, circa 1960

Wainberg Brutalist Brass Tri-Fold Menorah, circa 1960

By Wainberg Israel, Paul Evans

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Wainberg sculptural brass candelabra / candleholder / menorah. circa 1960. Two bolted hinges and three sections allows for several different configurations.

Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Music Stand with Candle Holders
19th Century French Music Stand with Candle Holders

19th Century French Music Stand with Candle Holders

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H 42.52 in W 16.93 in D 19.3 in

19th Century French Music Stand with Candle Holders

Located in Greven, DE

The music rest mounted on a square bar is height-adjustable and can be locked in place using a brass knob. There are fold-out bronze candle holders on the left and right.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Music Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Folding Candleholder in Wood and Aluminium, 1960s
Danish Modern Folding Candleholder in Wood and Aluminium, 1960s

Danish Modern Folding Candleholder in Wood and Aluminium, 1960s

By Lauritz Jensen

Located in Vordingborg, DK

Classic Danish midcentury designed in wood and aluminium by Laur. Jensen wooden wares. Labeled and imprinted by maker. Fine vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Aluminum

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Folding Candle Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the folding candle holder you’re looking for. Each folding candle holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Find 68 options for an antique or vintage folding candle holder now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folding candle holder, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A folding candle holder, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one folding candle holder that is appealing in its simplicity, but DAY Studio, Lauritz Jensen and Émile Guillemin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Folding Candle Holder?

Prices for a folding candle holder can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $51 and can go as high as $55,851, while the average can fetch as much as $760.

Questions About Folding 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.